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to turn down

[verbe]

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

refuser, rejeter

Ex: The city council turned down the rezoning proposal , respecting community concerns .Le conseil municipal a **refusé** la proposition de réaménagement, respectant les préoccupations de la communauté.

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to kidnap

[verbe]

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

kidnapper, enlever

Ex: She was terrified when she realized that they intended to kidnap her .Elle était terrifiée quand elle a réalisé qu'ils avaient l'intention de **kidnapper**.

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prison

[nom]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prison

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Elle a écrit des lettres à sa famille depuis la **prison**, exprimant son amour et son désir pour eux.

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infant

[nom]

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

nourrisson, bébé

Ex: Infant mortality rates have decreased significantly over the years due to advancements in medical technology and prenatal care.Les taux de mortalité **infantile** ont considérablement diminué au fil des années grâce aux progrès de la technologie médicale et des soins prénatals.

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brat

[nom]

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

enfant terrible, gamin insolent

Ex: The movie theater was disrupted by a brat who talked loudly throughout the film .Le cinéma a été perturbé par un **enfant terrible** qui a parlé fort tout au long du film.

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conundrum

[nom]

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

énigme

Ex: She found herself in a conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers .Elle s'est retrouvée dans un **dilemme** lorsqu'elle a dû choisir entre deux offres d'emploi tout aussi attrayantes.

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optimism

[nom]

a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive

optimisme

Ex: The doctor ’s reassurance gave her optimism about her recovery .Les encouragements du médecin lui ont donné de l'**optimisme** quant à son rétablissement.

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compassion

[nom]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compassion

Ex: His compassion for the homeless inspired him to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter and resources .Sa **compassion** pour les sans-abri l'a inspiré à créer une organisation à but non lucratif dédiée à fournir un abri et des ressources.

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tolerance

[nom]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolérance

Ex: The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups .Le festival a célébré la **tolérance** culturelle, mettant en valeur les traditions de divers groupes ethniques.

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single-mindedness

[nom]

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

détermination

Ex: Single-mindedness can lead to both success and isolation .**La détermination** peut conduire à la fois au succès et à l'isolement.

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perseverance

[nom]

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

persévérance

Ex: Building a successful business requires not only vision but also perseverance through tough times .Construire une entreprise prospère nécessite non seulement une vision, mais aussi de la **persévérance** dans les moments difficiles.

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perfectionism

[nom]

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perfectionnisme, le perfectionnisme

Ex: Perfectionism often prevents people from finishing tasks .Le **perfectionnisme** empêche souvent les gens de terminer leurs tâches.

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ingenuity

[nom]

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

ingéniosité, inventivité

Ex: He admired the ingenuity behind ancient architecture .Il admirait **l'ingéniosité** derrière l'architecture ancienne.

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commitment

[nom]

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

engagemen

Ex: Volunteering at the shelter every weekend showed her deep commitment to helping those in need .Faire du bénévolat au refuge chaque week-end a montré son profond **engagement** à aider ceux dans le besoin.

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attentive

[Adjectif]

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

attentif

Ex: His attentive gaze never wavered from the speaker , absorbing every word .Son regard **attentif** ne quitta jamais l'orateur, absorbant chaque mot.

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gradual

[Adjectif]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

graduel, progressif

Ex: The decline in biodiversity in the region has been gradual, but its effects are becoming increasingly evident .Le déclin de la biodiversité dans la région a été **graduel**, mais ses effets deviennent de plus en plus évidents.

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haggard

[Adjectif]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

exténué, épuisé, fatigué

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle looking haggard and drained .Les soldats sont revenus de la bataille, l'air **hagard** et épuisé.

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incremental

[Adjectif]

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

incrémental, incrémentiel, croissant (par étapes, pas à pas)

Ex: The artist refined their technique through incremental experimentation with different mediums .L'artiste a affiné sa technique grâce à une expérimentation **incrémentale** avec différents médiums.

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interim

[Adjectif]

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

transitoire

Ex: The council implemented interim measures to address the crisis until a full plan was developed .Le conseil a mis en œuvre des mesures **intérimaires** pour faire face à la crise jusqu'à ce qu'un plan complet soit élaboré.

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striking

[Adjectif]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

séduisant

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .Il avait un look **frappant** avec sa grande taille et ses tatouages distinctifs, ce qui le rendait inoubliable.

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man of one's word

[Phrase]

a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them

Ex: When it comes to friendships , Mark is man of his word.

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guerrilla

[nom]

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guérillero

Ex: The documentary explored the motivations and challenges faced by modern-day guerrilla fighters in conflict zones .Le documentaire a exploré les motivations et les défis rencontrés par les combattants **guérilleros** modernes dans les zones de conflit.

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