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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 4 - 4A

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Insight - Upper-intermediate

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

ingénieur, ingénieure

ingénieur, ingénieure

Ex: The engineer oversees the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges .L'**ingénieur** supervise la construction et l'entretien des routes et des ponts.
to cause
[verbe]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causer, provoquer

causer, provoquer

Ex: Smoking is known to cause various health problems .Fumer est connu pour **causer** divers problèmes de santé.
burden
[nom]

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

charge

charge

Ex: The environmental impact of industrial pollution is a burden that future generations will have to bear .L'impact environnemental de la pollution industrielle est un **fardeau** que les générations futures devront supporter.
obese
[Adjectif]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

obèse

obèse

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .Les enfants **obèses** courent un risque plus élevé de développer des maladies chroniques plus tard dans la vie.
to screen
[verbe]

to examine and test a person in order to check if they are sick or not

faire subir un test de dépistage de

faire subir un test de dépistage de

Ex: The pharmacist screened customers for symptoms of COVID-19 before allowing them to enter the pharmacy .Le pharmacien a **dépisté** les clients pour les symptômes du COVID-19 avant de leur permettre d'entrer dans la pharmacie.
mind
[nom]

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

esprit

esprit

Ex: Reading stimulates the mind and broadens one 's perspective .La lecture stimule **l'esprit** et élargit la perspective.
to shift
[verbe]

to change one's opinion, idea, attitude, or plan

changer

changer

Ex: The community leaders successfully persuaded residents to shift their attitudes towards embracing sustainable living practices .Les leaders communautaires ont réussi à persuader les résidents de **changer** leurs attitudes pour adopter des pratiques de vie durable.
obesity
[nom]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obésité

obésité

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .Aborder **l'obésité** nécessite une approche multidimensionnelle qui inclut la promotion d'habitudes alimentaires saines, une activité physique régulière et des initiatives à l'échelle de la communauté.
bald
[Adjectif]

having little or no hair on the head

chauve

chauve

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .Le vieux gentleman avait une tête chauve nette et bien rangée, ce qui lui allait bien.

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

calvitie, alopécie

calvitie, alopécie

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .Il a remarqué les premiers signes de **calvitie** à la fin de la vingtaine.
disabled
[Adjectif]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

handicapé, infirme

handicapé, infirme

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .Le travailleur **handicapé** excelle dans son travail malgré les défis liés à son état.

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

handicap, infirmité,	incapacité

handicap, infirmité, incapacité

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .Le **handicap** ne devrait pas empêcher quelqu'un d'atteindre ses objectifs.
depressed
[Adjectif]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

déprimé

déprimé

Ex: He became depressed during the long , dark winter .

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

dépression

dépression

Ex: He spoke openly about his struggles with depression, hoping to help others .Il a parlé ouvertement de ses luttes contre la **dépression**, espérant aider les autres.
aggressive
[Adjectif]

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

aggressif

aggressif

Ex: He had a reputation for his aggressive playing style on the sports field .Il avait une réputation pour son style de jeu **agressif** sur le terrain de sport.

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

aggression

aggression

deaf
[Adjectif]

partly or completely unable to hear

sourd

sourd

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.Il a appris à lire sur les lèvres pour mieux comprendre les conversations alors qu'il devenait de plus en plus **sourd**.

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

surdité

surdité

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .La détection précoce de la **surdité** est essentielle pour de meilleurs résultats.
short-sighted
[Adjectif]

not able to clearly see the objects that are not at a very close distance to one

myope, presbyte

myope, presbyte

a tendency to focus on short-term goals or benefits while ignoring the potential long-term consequence

myopie, manque de vision à long terme

myopie, manque de vision à long terme

Ex: His shortsightedness prevented him from seeing the potential risks .Son **myopie** l'a empêché de voir les risques potentiels.
addictive
[Adjectif]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

addictif

addictif

Ex: Many find exercise addictive after experiencing the positive effects on their mood and energy .Beaucoup trouvent l'exercice **addictif** après avoir ressenti les effets positifs sur leur humeur et leur énergie.

a strong desire to do or have something

addiction, dépendance

addiction, dépendance

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .Elle a développé une **addiction** à la lecture de romans policiers, en finissant un chaque semaine.
imperfect
[Adjectif]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

imparfait, défectueux

imparfait, défectueux

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .La peinture était captivante mais **imparfaite**, avec des coups de pinceau légèrement inégaux.

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

imperfection, défaut

imperfection, défaut

to be forgotten or disregarded

Ex: The combination to the safe slipped his mind, leaving him unable to access the important documents inside .

to come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily

Ex: It did n't cross his mind that he could win the competition until someone mentioned it .
of two minds
[Phrase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

Ex: The team of two minds about the proposed marketing strategy , with some members enthusiastic about its potential while others expressed reservations .

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

se décider

se décider

Ex: After trying different flavors , made up his mind and chose the chocolate chip ice cream as his favorite .

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

changer d'avis

changer d'avis

Ex: When I first met him I didn't like him

to let someone know that their bad behavior made one annoyed or angry

Ex: In the heated argument, Tom's friend accused him of betraying their trust, prompting Tom to give his side of the story and a piece of his mind about misunderstanding the situation.

used to refer to someone who is so stressed, angry, or confused that they are unable to behave normally or make any logical decisions

Ex: She out of her mind with frustration after dealing with the broken appliance .

with one's thoughts or concerns centered on a particular subject or issue

Ex: Planning the wedding has on their minds for months ; it 's a major focus of their conversations .
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