Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 7 - 7C

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adolescent

[nom]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

adolescent

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .Les **adolescents** ressentent souvent des émotions fortes en grandissant.

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independent

[Adjectif]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

indépendant

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .Le penseur **indépendant** défie la sagesse conventionnelle et forge son propre chemin dans la vie.

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wise

[Adjectif]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

sage

Ex: Heeding the warnings of wise elders can help avoid potential pitfalls and regrets in life .Tenir compte des avertissements des **sages** aînés peut aider à éviter les pièges et les regrets potentiels dans la vie.

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juvenile

[Adjectif]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

jeune

Ex: The juvenile court system focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for underage offenders.Le système judiciaire **pour mineurs** se concentre sur la réhabilitation plutôt que sur la punition pour les délinquants mineurs.

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long in the tooth

[Phrase]

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm .

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youthful

[Adjectif]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

juvénile

Ex: The model 's youthful features and slender figure made her a favorite in the fashion industry .Les traits **jeunes** du modèle et sa silhouette élancée en ont fait une favorite dans l'industrie de la mode.

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elderly

[Adjectif]

advanced in age

âgé

Ex: The elderly gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye .Le **vieil** homme a salué tout le monde avec un sourire chaleureux et une étincelle dans les yeux.

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infantile

[Adjectif]

childish in behavior, attitude, or thinking

infantile, puéril

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dynamic

[Adjectif]

having a lot of energy

dynamique

Ex: The dynamic atmosphere at the concert energized the crowd , creating an unforgettable experience .L'atmosphère **dynamique** du concert a énergisé la foule, créant une expérience inoubliable.

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supportive

[Adjectif]

giving encouragement or providing help

qui soutient, de soutien, d'accompagnement

Ex: The therapy dog provided supportive companionship to patients in the hospital , offering comfort and emotional support .Le chien de thérapie a offert une compagnie **soutenante** aux patients de l'hôpital, leur apportant réconfort et soutien émotionnel.

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experienced

[Adjectif]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

expérimenté, confirmé

Ex: The experienced traveler knows how to navigate foreign countries and cultures with ease .Le voyageur **expérimenté** sait comment naviguer dans les pays et les cultures étrangers avec facilité.

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self-reliant

[Adjectif]

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

autonome, indépendant

Ex: The self-reliant entrepreneur built her business from the ground up , relying on her own skills and determination to succeed .L'entrepreneur **autonome** a construit son entreprise à partir de rien, en comptant sur ses propres compétences et sa détermination pour réussir.

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vulnerable

[Adjectif]

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

vulnérable

Ex: The stray dog , injured and alone , appeared vulnerable on the streets .Le chien errant, blessé et seul, semblait **vulnérable** dans les rues.

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childish

[Adjectif]

behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

enfantin, puéril

Ex: The childish prank of hiding someone 's belongings may seem harmless , but it can cause frustration and inconvenience .La farce **puérile** de cacher les affaires de quelqu'un peut sembler inoffensive, mais elle peut causer de la frustration et des inconvénients.

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set in one's ways

[Phrase]

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

avoir ses (petites) habitudes

Ex: Despite the feedback from colleagues , he set in his ways and refuses to consider alternative viewpoints .

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foolish

[Adjectif]

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

fou

Ex: The foolish choice to walk alone at night put him in danger .Le choix **insensé** de marcher seul la nuit l'a mis en danger.

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mature

[Adjectif]

fully-grown and physically developed

mûr

Ex: Her mature physique was graceful and poised , a result of years spent practicing ballet and yoga .Son physique **mature** était gracieux et posé, résultat de années passées à pratiquer le ballet et le yoga.

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generation

[nom]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

génération

Ex: Cultural changes often occur as one generation passes on traditions and values to the next .

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to get up to

[verbe]

to be involved in an activity, often something surprising or unpleasant

se livrer à, faire

Ex: She got up to a lot of fun while traveling abroad.Elle s'est **livrée à** beaucoup d'amusement en voyageant à l'étranger.

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to get away with

[verbe]

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

s'en sortir impunément, s'en sortir en toute impunité

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he did n’t get away with it because the teacher caught him .Il a essayé de tricher au test, mais il n'a pas pu **s'en sortir** parce que le professeur l'a attrapé.

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to go on (and on) about somebody or something

[Phrase]

to keep talking about a certain subject in length, particularly in a way that bores others

Ex: The went on and on about the importance of punctuality .

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to leave somebody or something alone

[Phrase]

to not interfere with or bother someone or something, and to allow them to be as they are

Ex: The teacher went on and on about the importance of punctuality.

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to give in

[verbe]

to surrender to someone's demands, wishes, or desires, often after a period of resistance

céder, capituler

Ex: Despite his determination to stick to his diet , Mark gave in to his friends and indulged in a slice of pizza .

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out of touch

[Phrase]

not having recent information regarding a certain thing, particularly an event

Ex: The politician 's remarks demonstrate that he out of touch with the needs and struggles of everyday people .

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to stand on one's own (two) feet

[Phrase]

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: The company must stand on its own feet without external funding.

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to live off

[verbe]

to financially survive by depending on someone or something else

vivre de, subsister grâce à

Ex: He lives off the royalties from his successful book series .Il **vit des** redevances de sa série de livres à succès.

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over the hill

[Phrase]

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Despite over the hill, she completed the marathon with determination .

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