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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Perspective du Vocabulaire 5

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Insight - Upper-intermediate

to accept the financial burden or responsibility for a certain project, service, or event, and pay for it

Ex: The company agreed foot the bill for the business trip .
to chair
[verbe]

to lead a committee or meeting

présider

présider

Ex: The CEO often chairs high-level strategy sessions to steer the company 's direction .Le PDG **préside** souvent des sessions de stratégie de haut niveau pour orienter la direction de l'entreprise.
to hammer
[verbe]

to strike repeatedly and forcefully with a blunt object or tool such as a hammer

marteler, frapper avec un marteau

marteler, frapper avec un marteau

to eye
[verbe]

to look at or observe someone or something in a particular way, often with interest or suspicion

observer, scruter

observer, scruter

Ex: The cat eyed the playful puppy from a distance , unsure whether to approach or stay away .Le chat **observa** le chiot joueur à distance, incertain s'il devait s'approcher ou rester à l'écart.
to screw
[verbe]

to cheat or take advantage of someone unfairly, often for financial gain

arnaquer, escroquer

arnaquer, escroquer

Ex: She realized she had been screwed by her business partner when he took all the profits and left her with the debts .Elle a réalisé qu'elle avait été **arnaquée** par son associé lorsqu'il a pris tous les bénéfices et l'a laissée avec les dettes.
to elbow
[verbe]

to use one's elbows to forcefully move through a crowd

couder, se frayer un chemin avec les coudes

couder, se frayer un chemin avec les coudes

Ex: Fans elbowed toward the barricade to get closer to their idol .Les fans **se frayaient un chemin** vers la barricade pour se rapprocher de leur idole.
to text
[verbe]

to send a written message using a cell phone

envoyer un SMS à, envoyer un texto à

envoyer un SMS à, envoyer un texto à

Ex: I texted my friend last night to see if they wanted to hang out.J'ai **envoyé un message** à mon ami hier soir pour voir s'il voulait sortir.

to store the address of a file, website, etc. for faster and easier access

ajouter à ses favoris

ajouter à ses favoris

to Skype
[verbe]

to contact someone using the Skype application

contacter via Skype

contacter via Skype

Ex: During the meeting , we will Skype with the client to finalize the contract .Pendant la réunion, nous allons **Skype** avec le client pour finaliser le contrat.
to head
[verbe]

to move toward a particular direction

se diriger

se diriger

Ex: Right now , the students are actively heading to the library to study .En ce moment, les étudiants se dirigent activement vers la bibliothèque pour étudier.

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

illustrer

illustrer

Ex: He used a chart to illustrate the growth of the company over the years .Il a utilisé un graphique pour **illustrer** la croissance de l'entreprise au fil des années.

a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

illustration

illustration

Ex: The magazine article featured an illustration of the new technology .L'article du magazine présentait une **illustration** de la nouvelle technologie.
to deliver
[verbe]

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

livrer

livrer

Ex: Right now , the delivery person is actively delivering parcels to various addresses .En ce moment, le livreur est en train de **livrer** activement des colis à différentes adresses.

the act or process of taking goods, letters, etc. to whomever they have been sent

livraison

livraison

Ex: He tracked the delivery status of his package online .Il a suivi le statut de **livraison** de son colis en ligne.
to invest
[verbe]

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

investir

investir

Ex: Right now , many people are actively investing in cryptocurrencies .En ce moment, beaucoup de gens **investissent** activement dans les cryptomonnaies.

the act or process of putting money into something to gain profit

investissement

investissement

Ex: The government announced a major investment in renewable energy projects to combat climate change .Le gouvernement a annoncé un **investissement** majeur dans des projets d'énergie renouvelable pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
to fail
[verbe]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

échouer

échouer

Ex: Her proposal failed despite being well-prepared .Sa proposition a **échoué** malgré une bonne préparation.
failure
[nom]

a particular thing or person that is unsuccessful

échec

échec

Ex: He felt like a failure when he could n't meet his parents ' expectations .Il se sentait comme un **échec** lorsqu'il ne pouvait pas répondre aux attentes de ses parents.

to draw a logical inference or outcome based on established premises or evidence

conclure

conclure

Ex: From her observations of the animal 's behavior , the biologist concluded that it was preparing for hibernation .D'après ses observations du comportement de l'animal, la biologiste a **conclu** qu'il se préparait à hiberner.

a decision reached after thoroughly considering all relevant information

conclusion

conclusion

Ex: The committee 's conclusion was to approve the new policy .La **conclusion** du comité était d'approuver la nouvelle politique.
to reject
[verbe]

to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.

refuser, rejeter

refuser, rejeter

Ex: They rejected our suggestion to change the design .Ils ont **rejeté** notre suggestion de changer le design.

the action of refusing to approve, accept, consider, or support something

rejet

rejet

Ex: The artist 's work was met with rejection from the gallery , but she remained determined to find another venue .Le travail de l'artiste a été accueilli avec **rejet** par la galerie, mais elle est restée déterminée à trouver un autre lieu.
perfect
[Adjectif]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

parfait

parfait

Ex: She 's the perfect fit for the team with her positive attitude .Elle est le choix **parfait** pour l'équipe avec son attitude positive.

he state or quality of being flawless or without any errors

perfection

perfection

to arrive
[verbe]

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

arriver

arriver

Ex: We left early to ensure we would arrive at the concert venue before the performance began .Nous sommes partis tôt pour nous assurer que nous **arriverions** au lieu du concert avant le début de la performance.
arrival
[nom]

the act of something or someone emerging or appearing such as a new product or development

arrivée, apparition

arrivée, apparition

excellent
[Adjectif]

very good in quality or other traits

excellent

excellent

Ex: The students received excellent grades on their exams .Les étudiants ont reçu des notes **excellentes** à leurs examens.

the quality of being extremely good in a particular field or activity

excellence

excellence

Ex: The school encourages academic excellence among students .L'école encourage l'**excellence** académique parmi les étudiants.
to refuse
[verbe]

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

refuser

refuser

Ex: He had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment .Il a dû **refuser** l'invitation en raison d'un engagement antérieur.
refusal
[nom]

the act of rejecting or saying no to something that has been offered or requested

refus

refus

Ex: He expressed his refusal with a firm " no . "Il a exprimé son **refus** avec un « non » ferme.
beautiful
[Adjectif]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

beau, belle

beau, belle

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .La mariée était **magnifique** alors qu'elle descendait l'allée.
beauty
[nom]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

beauté

beauté

Ex: The beauty of the historic architecture drew tourists from around the world .La **beauté** de l'architecture historique a attiré des touristes du monde entier.
to believe
[verbe]

to accept something to be true even without proof

croire

croire

Ex: You should n't believe everything you see on social media .Vous ne devriez pas **croire** tout ce que vous voyez sur les réseaux sociaux.
belief
[nom]

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

croyance, foi

croyance, foi

Ex: The team 's success was fueled by their collective belief in their ability to overcome challenges .Le succès de l'équipe a été alimenté par leur **croyance** collective en leur capacité à surmonter les défis.
to hate
[verbe]

to really not like something or someone

détester

détester

Ex: They hate waiting in long lines at the grocery store .
hatred
[nom]

a very strong feeling of dislike

haine

haine

Ex: Overcoming hatred requires empathy , understanding , and forgiveness .Surmonter la **haine** nécessite de l'empathie, de la compréhension et du pardon.
to grow
[verbe]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

grandir, mûrir, pousser

grandir, mûrir, pousser

Ex: As they grow, puppies require a lot of care and attention .En grandissant, les chiots nécessitent beaucoup de soins et d'attention.
growth
[nom]

the process of physical, mental, or emotional development

croissance, développement

croissance, développement

Ex: The city's population growth necessitated the construction of new schools and infrastructure.La **croissance** de la population de la ville a nécessité la construction de nouvelles écoles et infrastructures.
shocking
[Adjectif]

unexpected or extreme enough to cause intense surprise or disbelief

choquant, bouleversant

choquant, bouleversant

Ex: His shocking behavior at the party surprised all of his friends .Son comportement **choquant** à la fête a surpris tous ses amis.
shock
[nom]

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

choc

choc

Ex: The country was in shock after the unexpected election results were announced .Le pays était sous le choc après l'annonce des résultats inattendus des élections.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuer

continuer

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de **continuer** l'expérience pendant le prochain cours.

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

encourager, soutenir à haute voix

encourager, soutenir à haute voix

Ex: The whole school gathered to cheer on the chess club during the tournament .Toute l'école s'est rassemblée pour **encourager** le club d'échecs pendant le tournoi.
to move on
[verbe]

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

passer à autre chose

passer à autre chose

Ex: Last year , he successfully moved on from the job loss and started a new career .L'année dernière, il a réussi à **passer à autre chose** après la perte de son emploi et a commencé une nouvelle carrière.

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

s'habiller

s'habiller

Ex: He threw on his favorite shirt for the party .Il a **enfilé** sa chemise préférée pour la fête.

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

allumer, mettre en marche

allumer, mettre en marche

Ex: We switch on the heating system when winter begins .Nous **allumons** le système de chauffage lorsque l'hiver commence.

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

mettre en danger

mettre en danger

Ex: Using outdated equipment can endanger the efficiency and safety of the operation .Utiliser des équipements obsolètes peut **mettre en danger** l'efficacité et la sécurité de l'opération.
to entrust
[verbe]

to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information

confier, déléguer

confier, déléguer

Ex: The executive is actively entrusting the implementation of the strategy to competent departments .Le dirigeant **confie** activement la mise en œuvre de la stratégie à des départements compétents.
to entitle
[verbe]

to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

donner à [qqn] le droit à [qch], autoriser [qqn] à

donner à [qqn] le droit à [qch], autoriser [qqn] à

Ex: Owning property in the neighborhood often entitles residents to certain community privileges .Posséder une propriété dans le quartier **donne souvent droit** aux résidents à certains privilèges communautaires.
to empower
[verbe]

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

habiliter, autoriser

habiliter, autoriser

Ex: The manager empowered his team to make independent decisions .Le manager a **autorisé** son équipe à prendre des décisions indépendantes.
to enlarge
[verbe]

to increase the size or quantity of something

agrandir, augmenter

agrandir, augmenter

Ex: The company plans to enlarge its workforce next year .L'entreprise prévoit d'**agrandir** sa main-d'œuvre l'année prochaine.

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

encourager

encourager

Ex: The supportive community rallied together to encourage the local artist , helping her believe in her talent and pursue a career in the arts .La communauté solidaire s'est rassemblée pour **encourager** l'artiste locale, l'aidant à croire en son talent et à poursuivre une carrière dans les arts.
to enclose
[verbe]

to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.

clôturer, entourer

clôturer, entourer

Ex: The high walls enclosed the courtyard , creating a private space .Les hauts murs **entouraient** la cour, créant un espace privé.
to enable
[verbe]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

permettre

permettre

Ex: Current developments in technology are enabling more sustainable practices .Les développements actuels dans la technologie **permettent** des pratiques plus durables.
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.

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**.

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.
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.
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.

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.
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