Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 36

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to refract

[verbe]

(of physics) to change the direction of light, sound, or energy when it passes through something

$réfracter$

réfracter

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refractory

[Adjectif]

hard to control because of stubbornness

$réfractaire$

réfractaire

Ex: The committee struggled to manage a few refractory members who opposed every proposal .Le comité a eu du mal à gérer quelques membres **réfractaires** qui s'opposaient à chaque proposition.

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to refrain

[verbe]

to resist or hold back from doing or saying something

s'abstenir de

Ex: Even in the face of frustration , he managed to refrain from expressing his discontent during the meeting .Même face à la frustration, il a réussi à **se retenir** d'exprimer son mécontentement pendant la réunion.

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baritone

[Adjectif]

related to a voice that is ranged between tenor and bass

de baryton

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bass

[Adjectif]

having a voice with the lowest range and tone

grave

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inextricable

[Adjectif]

impossible to escape or get rid of

inextricable

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infallible

[Adjectif]

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

infaillible

Ex: His infallible instincts guided him to success in every decision .Ses instincts **infaillibles** l'ont guidé vers le succès dans chaque décision.

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inflexible

[Adjectif]

(of a rule, opinion, etc.) fixed and not easily changed

inflexible, rigide

Ex: The law was considered inflexible and outdated , prompting calls for reform .La loi était considérée comme **inflexible** et dépassée, ce qui a incité à des appels à la réforme.

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irresistible

[Adjectif]

impossible to resist or refuse, usually because of being very appealing or attractive

irrésistible

Ex: The silky smooth texture of the chocolate was irresistible, tempting even those on strict diets .La texture soyeuse et lisse du chocolat était **irrésistible**, tentant même ceux qui suivent des régimes stricts.

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irresponsible

[Adjectif]

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

irresponsable

Ex: The irresponsible use of natural resources led to environmental degradation in the area .L'utilisation **irresponsable** des ressources naturelles a conduit à la dégradation de l'environnement dans la région.

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to irrigate

[verbe]

to supply crops, land, etc. with water, typically by artificial means

irriguer

Ex: He irrigates the vegetable garden with a hose and sprinkler attachment .Il **irrigue** le potager avec un tuyau et un accessoire d'arrosage.

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innate

[Adjectif]

(of a quality or skill) gained from the moment that one was born

inné

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inmost

[Adjectif]

placed closest to the center

le plus profond

Ex: The treasure was hidden in the inmost vault of the ancient fortress.Le trésor était caché dans le **coeur** le plus profond de l'ancienne forteresse.

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to infuse

[verbe]

to soak something in liquid in order to get the flavor of it

infuser, faire infuser

Ex: As part of the recipe , infuse the spices in the sauce overnight , allowing their flavors to meld and intensify .Dans le cadre de la recette, **infusez** les épices dans la sauce pendant la nuit, permettant à leurs saveurs de se mélanger et de s'intensifier.

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infusion

[nom]

the process of soaking herbs or tea in a liquid, usually boiled water

infusion

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to inhume

[verbe]

to put a dead body in the ground or sea

enterrer, enfouir

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irresolute

[Adjectif]

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

indécis

Ex: The student's irresolute approach to his studies led to poor academic performance.L'approche **indécise** de l'étudiant dans ses études a conduit à de mauvais résultats académiques.

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Compétences Lexicales SAT 3

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