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

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preface
[nom]

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

préface

préface

Ex: The professor advised students to read the preface before starting the main text .Le professeur a conseillé aux étudiants de lire la **préface** avant de commencer le texte principal.
quirky
[Adjectif]

having distinctive or peculiar habits, behaviors, or features that are unusual but often appealing

excentrique, original

excentrique, original

Ex: The movie 's quirky characters added a touch of humor to the plot .Les personnages **excentriques** du film ont ajouté une touche d'humour à l'intrigue.

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

transcender, dépasser

transcender, dépasser

Ex: Some philosophers believe that the soul transcends the physical body .Certains philosophes croient que l'âme **transcende** le corps physique.
ruthless
[Adjectif]

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

impitoyable, sans pitié

impitoyable, sans pitié

Ex: The ruthless criminal organization would stop at nothing to expand its influence .L'organisation criminelle **impitoyable** ne reculerait devant rien pour étendre son influence.
challenging
[Adjectif]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

éprouvant, difficile,  	 	exigeant

éprouvant, difficile, exigeant

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.Terminer le parcours du combattant était **difficile**, poussant les participants à leurs limites physiques.
satisfying
[Adjectif]

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

satisfaisant, gratifiant

satisfaisant, gratifiant

Ex: Accomplishing a long-term goal can bring a satisfying sense of fulfillment .Atteindre un objectif à long terme peut apporter un sentiment de satisfaction **gratifiant**.
revenge
[nom]

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

vengeance, revanche

vengeance, revanche

Ex: The character ’s revenge led to tragic consequences .La **vengeance** du personnage a conduit à des conséquences tragiques.

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

pic, cime

pic, cime

Ex: The CEO 's innovative strategy brought the company to its pinnacle.La stratégie innovante du PDG a amené l'entreprise à son **apogée**.

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

immeuble, bâtiment

immeuble, bâtiment

Ex: The ancient Roman aqueduct is an impressive structure that spans several kilometers .L'aqueduc romain antique est une **structure** impressionnante qui s'étend sur plusieurs kilomètres.
cover
[nom]

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

couverture, première de couverture

couverture, première de couverture

Ex: He picked up the magazine because the cover promised exclusive celebrity interviews .

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

bibliographie

bibliographie

Ex: The book ’s bibliography provided useful further reading .La **bibliographie** du livre a fourni des lectures supplémentaires utiles.
content
[nom]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

contenu

contenu

Ex: She poured the contents of the jar into the mixing bowl.Elle a versé le **contenu** du pot dans le bol à mélanger.
page
[nom]

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

page

page

Ex: The teacher asked us to read a specific page from the history textbook .Le professeur nous a demandé de lire une **page** spécifique du manuel d'histoire.

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

glossaire, lexique

Ex: The glossary not only defines terms but also provides examples of how to use them in sentences .Le **glossaire** non seulement définit les termes mais fournit également des exemples de leur utilisation dans des phrases.

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

jaquette, couverture amovible

jaquette, couverture amovible

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

livre relié

livre relié

Ex: She inherited a collection of vintage hardbacks from her grandmother .Elle a hérité d'une collection de **livres reliés** vintage de sa grand-mère.
index
[nom]

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

index

index

to imprint
[verbe]

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

imprimer, marquer

imprimer, marquer

Ex: The company logo was imprinted on every product .

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

livre de poche

livre de poche

Ex: She donated her gently used paperbacks to the local library to share her love of reading with others .Elle a fait don de ses **livres de poche** légèrement utilisés à la bibliothèque locale pour partager son amour de la lecture avec les autres.
spine
[nom]

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

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

page de titre

Ex: The title page served as the first impression of the document, setting the tone for what followed.La **page de titre** a servi de première impression du document, donnant le ton à ce qui a suivi.

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

protagoniste

protagoniste

Ex: The protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .La quête de rédemption et de pardon du **protagoniste** constitue le noyau émotionnel du récit, résonnant avec le public à un niveau profondément humain.
chilling
[Adjectif]

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

effrayant, glacial

effrayant, glacial

Ex: The chilling warning from the fortune teller made her rethink her decisions .L'avertissement **glacial** de la diseuse de bonne aventure l'a fait reconsidérer ses décisions.
to abuse
[verbe]

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

maltraiter

maltraiter

Ex: Teachers are trained to recognize signs of bullying and intervene when students are abusing their peers .Les enseignants sont formés à reconnaître les signes de harcèlement et à intervenir lorsque les élèves **abusent** de leurs pairs.
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