Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 5 - 5D

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

préface

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

original, excentrique

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

transcender, dépasser

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

impitoyable, sans pitié

requiring significant effort, skill, or determination to overcome or accomplish successfully

éprouvant, difficile, exigeant

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

satisfaisant, gratifiant

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

vengeance, rétribution

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

pic, cime

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

immeuble, bâtiment

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

couverture, carte

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

bibliographie

all the things that are held, included, or contained in something else

contenu

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

page

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

glossaire, lexique

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

jaquette de protection, jaquette

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

livre relié

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

index

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

imprimer, marquer

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

livre de poche

the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover

dos

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

page de titre

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagoniste

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

glacant, effrayant

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

maltraiter