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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 3 - 3C

Vous trouverez ici le vocabulaire des unités 3 à 3C du manuel de cours Insight Upper-Intermediate, tel que « pourriture », « rouillé », « transparent », etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
rusty
[Adjectif]

covered with a reddish or brownish coating called rust that forms on iron or steel when exposed to moisture and air

rouillé, corrodé

rouillé, corrodé

Ex: rusty chains rattled as the ship docked .
dated
[Adjectif]

no longer fashionable or commonly used

désuet, old-fashioned

désuet, old-fashioned

Ex: Her views on the subject were considered dated, as society had progressed significantly.
to decay
[verbe]

(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually

se décomposer

se décomposer

Ex: Rain and wind caused the wooden fence decay.
plastic
[nom]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastique

plastique

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of plastic.
smooth
[Adjectif]

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

lisse

lisse

Ex: He ran his fingers over smooth surface of the glass .
transparent
[Adjectif]

able to be seen through

transparent

transparent

Ex: The cleartransparent water of the aquarium allowed us to observe the intricate movements of the tropical fish .
broad
[Adjectif]

having a large distance between one side and another

large

large

Ex: The river was half a broad at its widest point .
triangular
[Adjectif]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangulaire

triangulaire

Ex: The tent had triangular opening at the front .
controversial
[Adjectif]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

controversé, discutable

controversé, discutable

Ex: She made controversial claim about the health benefits of the diet .
German
[Adjectif]

relating to Germany or its people or language

allemand, allemande

allemand, allemande

Ex: German flag consists of three horizontal stripes : black , red , and gold .
to crush
[verbe]

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

écraser

écraser

Ex: She crushed the plastic bottle on the sidewalk .
tangle
[nom]

a matted or twisted mass that is highly intertwined

enchevêtrement, nœud

enchevêtrement, nœud

Ex: The fishing line got caught in tangle of branches .
copper
[nom]

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

cuivre

cuivre

Ex: In telecommunicationscopper cables are still widely used for transmitting data over short distances .
to rip
[verbe]

to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

déchirer

déchirer

Ex: The fierce gusts of wind threatened rip the tent from its stakes during the camping trip .
huge
[Adjectif]

very large in size

immense

immense

Ex: They built huge sandcastle that towered over the other ones on the beach .
winding
[Adjectif]

having multiple twists and turns

tortueux, sinueux

tortueux, sinueux

Ex: The winding path through the forest was enchanting.
purpose
[nom]

the reason or intention for which something is made, done, or used

but, objectif

but, objectif

Ex: His speech outlined purpose behind the new company policy .

a substance from which things can be made

matière

matière

Ex: Glass is a material made from silica and other additives , used for making windows , containers , and decorative objects .
origin
[nom]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origine

origine

Ex: Scientists are studying origin of the universe through cosmology .

the state of legally belonging to a country

nationalité

nationalité

Ex: nationality does not determine your abilities or character .
quality
[nom]

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

qualité

qualité

Ex: We need to improve quality of our communication to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts .
witty
[Adjectif]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

plein d'esprit

plein d'esprit

Ex: witty retorts often leave others speechless , admiring her sharp intellect .
contemporary
[Adjectif]

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

contemporain

contemporain

Ex: Contemporary ceramics showcase innovative shapes and glazes .
delicate
[Adjectif]

small and attractive in shape, structure, or appearance

délicat

délicat

Ex: delicate flower girl walked down the aisle , scattering rose petals with each step , adding a touch of sweetness to the wedding ceremony .
troubling
[Adjectif]

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

préoccupant, inquiétant

préoccupant, inquiétant

Ex: The report troubling statistics about climate change .
tiny
[Adjectif]

extremely small

minuscule

minuscule

Ex: tiny kitten fit comfortably in the palm of her hand .
stunning
[Adjectif]

very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

sensationnel, éblouissant

sensationnel, éblouissant

Ex: The movie 's special effects were stunning that they felt almost real .
silk
[nom]

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

soie

soie

Ex: They decided to silk curtains for the living room to give it a more refined look .
Indian
[Adjectif]

relating to India or its people or languages

indien, indienne

indien, indienne

Ex: They Indian architecture while visiting ancient temples and monuments .
bronze
[Adjectif]

deep reddish-brown in color

bronze

bronze

Ex: Her hair shimmered in the sunlight, displaying a beautiful bronze hue.
rectangular
[Adjectif]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

rectangulaire

rectangulaire

Ex: The building had rectangular windows to let in more light .
wooden
[Adjectif]

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

en bois, bois

en bois, bois

Ex: She treasured wooden jewelry box her grandfather had made , storing her most precious possessions inside .
antique
[Adjectif]

old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance

d'antiquités, ancien

d'antiquités, ancien

Ex: Her house is decorated antique lamps and mirrors that add a touch of history .
abstract
[Adjectif]

(of a form of art) showing forms, colors, or shapes that do not represent real-world objects, focusing on ideas or emotions instead

abstrait

abstrait

Ex: The gallery featured an exhibit abstract paintings that challenged traditional notions of representation .
colorful
[Adjectif]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

coloré, colorée

coloré, colorée

Ex: The springtime brought a burst colorful blossoms to the park .

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

aluminum

aluminum

Ex: The bicycle frame is made aluminum, making it easier to carry and maneuver compared to traditional steel frames .
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