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

Ici, vous trouverez le vocabulaire de l'Unité 3 - 3C dans le manuel Insight Upper-Intermediate, comme "décomposition", "rouillé", "transparent", etc.

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rusty
rusty
[Adjectif]

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

rouillé, oxyde

rouillé, oxyde

Ex: The rusty gate creaked when he tried to open it. 

La porte rouillée a grincé lorsqu'il a essayé de l'ouvrir.

dated
dated
[Adjectif]

no longer fashionable or commonly used

démodé, passé de mode

démodé, passé de mode

Ex: She found the language in the book to be dated, reflecting the attitudes of a bygone era. 

Elle a trouvé que le langage dans le livre était dépassé, reflétant les attitudes d'une époque révolue.

to decay
to decay
[verbe]

to gradually become damaged or fall into a worse physical condition

se décomposer

se décomposer

Ex: The abandoned house decayed rapidly after the roof collapsed. 
plastic
plastic
[nom]

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

plastique

plastique

Ex: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a type of plastic commonly used in piping and construction materials. 
smooth
smooth
[Adjectif]

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

lisse

lisse

Ex: She admired the smooth finish of the wooden table. 
transparent
transparent
[Adjectif]

able to be seen through

transparent

transparent

Ex: The water in the lake was so transparent that you could see all the way to the bottom, revealing the colorful fish swimming below. 

L'eau du lac était si transparente que l'on pouvait voir jusqu'au fond, révélant les poissons colorés qui nageaient en dessous.

broad
broad
[Adjectif]

having a large distance between one side and another

large

large

Ex: The bridge spanned a broad river, allowing for the passage of large ships underneath. 
triangular
triangular
[Adjectif]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangulaire

triangulaire

Ex: The window featured triangular panes of stained glass. 

La fenêtre comportait des vitraux triangulaires.

controversial
controversial
[Adjectif]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

controversé, discutable

controversé, discutable

Ex: The documentary was controversial, sparking debates across the country. 

Le documentaire était controversé, suscitant des débats dans tout le pays.

German
German
[Adjectif]

relating to Germany or its people or language

allemand, allemande

allemand, allemande

Ex: German engineering is highly regarded for its precision and quality. 
to crush
to crush
[verbe]

to press or squeeze something with enough force to damage, deform, or break it

écraser

écraser

Ex: The heavy box had crushed several packages underneath it. 
tangle
tangle
[nom]

a matted or twisted mass that is highly intertwined

enchevêtrement, nœud

enchevêtrement, nœud

Ex: Her hair was a messy tangle after the windy walk. 

Ses cheveux étaient un enchevêtrement désordonné après la promenade venteuse.

copper
copper
[nom]

a reddish-brown metallic chemical element that conducts heat and electricity well and is widely used in electrical wiring and alloys

cuivre

cuivre

Ex: The mine produces thousands of tons of copper each year. 
to rip
to rip
[verbe]

to tear, split, or cut something apart forcefully, usually with a quick movement

déchirer

déchirer

Ex: A nail ripped Michael's jacket as he climbed over the fence. 
huge
huge
[Adjectif]

very large in size

immense

immense

Ex: He bought a huge television that took up an entire wall in his living room. 

Il a acheté une énorme télévision qui occupait tout un mur dans son salon.

winding
winding
[Adjectif]

having multiple twists and turns

sinueux, tortueux

sinueux, tortueux

Ex: They took a stroll along the winding river path. 

Ils ont fait une promenade le long du sentier sinueux de la rivière.

purpose
purpose
[nom]

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

but, objectif

but, objectif

Ex: Every tool in this kit has a specific purpose to help with various repairs. 
material

a substance from which things can be made

matière

matière

Ex: Wood is a versatile material used in construction, furniture making, and crafting. 
origin
origin
[nom]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origine

origine

Ex: They traced the origin of the disease to a specific animal species. 
nationality

the state of legally belonging to a country

nationalité

nationalité

Ex: The form asks for your nationality and place of birth. 

Le formulaire demande votre nationalité et votre lieu de naissance.

quality
quality
[nom]

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

qualité

qualité

Ex: She appreciated the craftsmanship and attention to detail that reflected in the quality of the handmade pottery. 
witty
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: Her social media posts are filled with witty captions that keep her followers entertained. 

Ses publications sur les réseaux sociaux sont remplies de légendes spirituelles qui divertissent ses followers.

contemporary
contemporary
[Adjectif]

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

contemporain

contemporain

Ex: Her contemporary fashion line blends classic cuts with modern fabrics. 
delicate
delicate
[Adjectif]

small and attractive in shape, structure, or appearance

délicat

délicat

Ex: She had delicate features, with porcelain skin and soft, doe-like eyes that gave her an ethereal beauty. 
troubling
troubling
[Adjectif]

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

inquiétant, troublant

inquiétant, troublant

Ex: The troubling behavior of her friend raised red flags about their well-being. 

Le comportement inquiétant de son ami a soulevé des drapeaux rouges quant à son bien-être.

tiny
tiny
[Adjectif]

extremely small

minuscule

minuscule

Ex: She had a tiny scar on her knee from a childhood accident. 
stunning
stunning
[Adjectif]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

sensationnel, éblouissant

sensationnel, éblouissant

Ex: She wore a stunning dress that caught everyone's attention. 

Elle portait une robe éblouissante qui a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.

silk
silk
[nom]

a smooth, soft, lustrous fabric made from fine threads produced by silkworms

soie

soie

Ex: The curtains were made from fine Chinese silk. 
Indian
Indian
[Adjectif]

relating to India or its people or languages

indien, indienne

indien, indienne

Ex: Indian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and use of spices. 
bronze
bronze
[Adjectif]

having a brownish-gold or reddish-brown color resembling bronze

bronze

bronze

Ex: The setting sun gave the clouds a bronze glow. 
rectangular
rectangular
[Adjectif]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

rectangulaire

rectangulaire

Ex: They bought a rectangular rug for the living room. 

Ils ont acheté un tapis rectangulaire pour le salon.

wooden
wooden
[Adjectif]

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

en bois, boisé

en bois, boisé

Ex: She sat on a wooden bench beneath the old oak tree, enjoying the tranquility of the garden. 

Elle s'assit sur un banc en bois sous le vieux chêne, profitant de la tranquillité du jardin.

antique
antique
[Adjectif]

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

d'antiquités, ancien

d'antiquités, ancien

Ex: The collector's eyes gleamed with excitement as they acquired a rare antique coin from the Roman Empire, adding it to their prized collection. 
abstract
abstract
[Adjectif]

using shapes, colors, lines, or forms rather than realistically representing people or objects

abstrait

abstrait

Ex: Maya prefers abstract art to realistic landscapes. 
colorful
colorful
[Adjectif]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

coloré, colorée

coloré, colorée

Ex: The artist used a colorful palette to create a vibrant and dynamic artwork. 

L'artiste a utilisé une palette colorée pour créer une œuvre d'art vibrante et dynamique.

aluminum

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

aluminum

aluminum

Ex: Engineers prefer aluminum for aircraft construction due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio. 

Les ingénieurs préfèrent l'aluminium pour la construction d'aéronefs en raison de son excellent rapport résistance/poids.

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