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Insight - Upper-intermediate
stuff
[nom]

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

trucs

trucs

Ex: They donated their old stuff to a local charity .Ils ont donné leurs vieux **trucs** à une œuvre caritative locale.
pile
[nom]

a number of objects placed one on top of the other

pile

pile

Ex: She dropped the letters onto a growing pile of papers .Elle a laissé tomber les lettres sur un **tas** croissant de papiers.

a large amount or quantity of something

montagne, tas

montagne, tas

Ex: After the event , there was a mountain of trash to clean up .Après l'événement, il y avait une **montagne** de déchets à nettoyer.
stack
[nom]

a large number of something

pile, tas

pile, tas

to amass
[verbe]

to gather a large amount of money, knowledge, etc. gradually

amasser

amasser

Ex: Despite facing numerous setbacks , he is amassing enough experience to become an expert in his field .Malgré de nombreux revers, il **accumule** suffisamment d'expérience pour devenir un expert dans son domaine.

the fact of owning or having something

possession

possession

Ex: She lost possession of the documents .Elle a perdu la **possession** des documents.
junk
[nom]

things that are considered useless, worthless, or of little value, often discarded or thrown away

bric-à-brac, camelote

bric-à-brac, camelote

Ex: I ca n't believe we still have that old junk; it ’s just taking up space .Je n'arrive pas à croire que nous ayons encore ce vieux **bordel** ; ça ne fait que prendre de la place.
heap
[nom]

a large number of objects thrown on top of each other in an untidy way

tas

tas

Ex: There was a heap of dirty dishes in the sink after the party .Il y avait un **tas** de vaisselle sale dans l'évier après la fête.

to collect an increasing amount of something over time

accumuler, amasser

accumuler, amasser

Ex: She 's accumulating a vast collection of vintage records .Elle **accumule** une vaste collection de disques vintage.
product
[nom]

something that is created or grown for sale

produit

produit

Ex: The tech startup launched its flagship product at the trade show last month .La startup technologique a lancé son **produit** phare au salon professionnel le mois dernier.

a person's possessions, such as clothes or other items they own

effets personnels, biens

effets personnels, biens

Ex: He carefully arranged his belongings in the new apartment .Il a soigneusement arrangé ses **effets personnels** dans le nouvel appartement.

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

Ex: She wanted get rid of toxic relationships and surround herself with positive influences .
clutter
[nom]

a number of objects scattered around in a messy and untidy way

fouillis, fatras

fouillis, fatras

Ex: Too much clutter in a workspace can be distracting .Trop de **fouillis** dans un espace de travail peut être distrayant.
bin
[nom]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

poubelle

poubelle

Ex: They bought a new bin with a lid to keep the smell contained .Ils ont acheté une nouvelle **poubelle** avec un couvercle pour contenir les odeurs.
to junk
[verbe]

to get rid of something no longer useful or valuable

jeter, se débarrasser de

jeter, se débarrasser de

Ex: The company junked its old advertising strategy .L'entreprise a **jeté** son ancienne stratégie publicitaire.

to choose among a group of people or things

choisir

choisir

Ex: They asked the children to pick out their favorite toys .Ils ont demandé aux enfants de **choisir** leurs jouets préférés.

to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area

étaler, écarter, disperser

étaler, écarter, disperser

Ex: The librarian suggested spreading out the study tables in the library for a more comfortable studying environment .Le bibliothécaire a suggéré de **disperser** les tables d'étude dans la bibliothèque pour un environnement d'étude plus confortable.
to run out
[verbe]

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

être à court de, manquer de

être à court de, manquer de

Ex: They run out of ideas and decided to take a break.Ils **sont à court** d'idées et ont décidé de faire une pause.
to opt out
[verbe]

to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer

se désengager, se retirer

se désengager, se retirer

Ex: By clicking the provided link, users can easily opt out of receiving marketing communications.En cliquant sur le lien fourni, les utilisateurs peuvent facilement **se désinscrire** des communications marketing.

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

jeter dehors, mettre à la porte

jeter dehors, mettre à la porte

Ex: You should throw out your toothbrush every three months .Vous devriez **jeter** votre brosse à dents tous les trois mois.

to leave a place or situation suddenly or quickly, often due to danger or dissatisfaction

évacuer, déguerpir

évacuer, déguerpir

Ex: Employees were instructed to clear out during the emergency drill .Les employés ont été instruits de **déguerpir** pendant l'exercice d'urgence.

to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something

donner un coup de main

donner un coup de main

Ex: By this time next week , I will be helping out at the new office .D'ici la semaine prochaine, je serai en train d'**aider** dans le nouveau bureau.
load
[nom]

something heavy that is carried or transported

charge, fardeau

charge, fardeau

Ex: She felt the weight of the load as she lifted the box .Elle a ressenti le poids de la **charge** alors qu'elle soulevait la boîte.
rubbish
[nom]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

ordures, déchets

ordures, déchets

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .Le conseil a mis en place de nouvelles poubelles pour les **déchets** afin d'encourager une élimination correcte des déchets dans la communauté.
to hoard
[verbe]

to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret

faire des réserves, stocker

faire des réserves, stocker

Ex: They are hoarding essential supplies in case of emergency .Ils **accumulent** des fournitures essentielles en cas d'urgence.
to involve
[verbe]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

impliquer

impliquer

Ex: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph .Le test **impliquera** de répondre à des questions sur une photographie.
to intend
[verbe]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

avoir l’intention de

avoir l’intention de

Ex: I intend to start exercising regularly to improve my health .Je **compte** commencer à faire de l'exercice régulièrement pour améliorer ma santé.

to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

trier

trier

Ex: He took a few hours to sort the tools out in the garage for better accessibility.Il a pris quelques heures pour **ranger** les outils dans le garage pour une meilleure accessibilité.
to spill
[verbe]

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface

renverser, éclabousser

renverser, éclabousser

Ex: The waiter spilled soup on the customer 's lap while serving the table .Le serveur a **renversé** de la soupe sur les genoux du client en servant la table.

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

sortir, enlever, retirer, extraire, arracher

sortir, enlever, retirer, extraire, arracher

Ex: The surgeon will take the appendix out during the operation.Le chirurgien va **retirer** l'appendice pendant l'opération.

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

s'user, user

s'user, user

Ex: The frequent washing and drying wore the delicate fabric of the dress out.Le lavage et le séchage fréquents ont **usé** le tissu délicat de la robe.

to contact someone to get assistance or help

contacter

contacter

Ex: She reached out to a career counselor for guidance on job opportunities.Elle a **contacté** un conseiller d'orientation pour obtenir des conseils sur les opportunités d'emploi.

a piece of furniture consisted of a number of drawers primarily used for keeping clothing

commode

commode

Ex: They decided to paint the chest of drawers to match their new décor .
cooker
[nom]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

four à cuisiner

four à cuisiner

Ex: The electric cooker made preparing meals quick and easy .La **cuisinière** électrique a rendu la préparation des repas rapide et facile.
curtain
[nom]

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

rideau

rideau

Ex: They installed curtains with thermal lining to help regulate room temperature .Ils ont installé des **rideaux** avec une doublure thermique pour aider à réguler la température de la pièce.
dustbin
[nom]

an large plastic or metal container that is kept outside for garbage to be stored and possibly recycled

poubelle

poubelle

flat
[nom]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

appartement

appartement

Ex: The real estate agent showed them several flats, each with unique features and layouts .L'agent immobilier leur a montré plusieurs **appartements**, chacun avec des caractéristiques et des dispositions uniques.
garden
[nom]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

jardin

jardin

Ex: She uses organic gardening methods in her garden, avoiding harmful chemicals .Elle utilise des méthodes de jardinage biologique dans son **jardin**, en évitant les produits chimiques nocifs.
lift
[nom]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

ascenseur

ascenseur

Ex: The office building had a new , high-speed lift installed last week .Le bâtiment de bureaux avait un nouvel **ascenseur** à haute vitesse installé la semaine dernière.
tap
[nom]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

robinet, vanne

robinet, vanne

Ex: The plumber fixed the tap, stopping the leak completely .Le plombier a réparé le **robinet**, arrêtant complètement la fuite.
torch
[nom]

a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place

torche, flambeau

torche, flambeau

Ex: A torch burned at the entrance of the ancient temple .Une **torche** brûlait à l'entrée de l'ancien temple.

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

armoire

armoire

Ex: The wardrobe's doors were decorated with intricate carvings .Les portes de l'**armoire** étaient décorées de sculptures complexes.

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

appartement

appartement

Ex: The apartment has a secure entry system .L'**appartement** dispose d'un système d'entrée sécurisé.
closet
[nom]

a small space or room built into a wall, which is used to store things and is usually shelved

placard

placard

Ex: His favorite childhood toys were hidden away in the closet, waiting for the next generation .Ses jouets préférés d'enfance étaient cachés dans le **placard**, en attendant la prochaine génération.
drape
[nom]

a type of curtain that is long and thick

rideau

rideau

a portable handheld electric light that is powered by batteries and used to give light to a place in the dark

lampe de poche

lampe de poche

Ex: When the power went out , I reached for my flashlight.Quand le courant a été coupé, j'ai attrapé ma **lampe de poche**.
dresser
[nom]

a piece of furniture containing several drawers, usually for keeping clothes

commode

commode

Ex: The child ’s toys were stored in the bottom drawers of the dresser.Les jouets de l'enfant étaient rangés dans les tiroirs du bas de la **commode**.

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

ascenseur

ascenseur

Ex: We took the elevator to the top floor of the building .Nous avons pris **l'ascenseur** pour monter au dernier étage du bâtiment.
faucet
[nom]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

robinet

robinet

Ex: The outdoor faucet was used to connect the garden hose .Le **robinet** extérieur a été utilisé pour connecter le tuyau d'arrosage.
stove
[nom]

a box-shaped equipment used for cooking or heating food by either putting it inside or on top of the equipment

four

four

Ex: The stove is an essential appliance in every kitchen .La **cuisinière** est un appareil essentiel dans chaque cuisine.

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

poubelle

poubelle

Ex: The children threw the crumpled paper balls into the classroom trash can.Les enfants ont jeté les boules de papier froissées dans la **poubelle** de la classe.

the most important street with a lot of shops and businesses in a town

Rue Principale, Grande Rue

Rue Principale, Grande Rue

Ex: Many small businesses on High Street struggled during the economic downturn .De nombreuses petites entreprises sur **High Street** ont eu des difficultés pendant la crise économique.
yard
[nom]

the land joined to our house where we can grow grass, flowers, and other plants

jardin, cour

jardin, cour

Ex: We set up a swing set in the yard.Nous avons installé une balançoire dans le **jardin**.
block
[nom]

a large building that is divided into separate units for housing

immeuble, bâtiment

immeuble, bâtiment

Ex: Each block has its own community garden and recreational area .Chaque **bloc** a son propre jardin communautaire et espace récréatif.

a small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used for fastening clothes on a clothesline to dry

pince à linge, pince pour étendre le linge

pince à linge, pince pour étendre le linge

a paved path at the side of a street where people can walk on

trottoir

trottoir

Ex: The children drew chalk pictures on the pavement outside their house .Les enfants ont dessiné des images à la craie sur le **trottoir** devant leur maison.

a cloth towel used for drying dishes, wiping surfaces, and handling hot items in the kitchen

torchon, essuie-vaisselle

torchon, essuie-vaisselle

Ex: After baking , she laid the cookies on a tea towel to cool .Après la cuisson, elle a posé les biscuits sur un **torchon** pour les faire refroidir.
hardly
[Adverbe]

to a very small degree or extent

à peine

à peine

Ex: She hardly noticed the subtle changes in the room 's decor .Elle **à peine** remarqué les changements subtils dans la décoration de la pièce.
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