Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 9 - 9A

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

émerger, surgir

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

technologie

a business or company that has just begun operation

start-up

a type of educational institution that provides training and education in practical skills and applied sciences

école technique, éducation technique

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

combiné

a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

cordon, fil électrique

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

pavé numérique

a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

casque, étrier

a very small device that we put on the opening outside of our ear canals to listen to music or sounds without others listening

écouteurs, intra-auriculaires

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

volumineux

having the latest and most advanced features or design

de pointe, à la pointe de la technologie

efficient and functional

pratique, commode, utile

costing a lot of money

cher, coûteux

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

lisse et brillant

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

exorbitant

moderate in amount or quality

raisonnable

easily damaged or broken

fragile

having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

résistant

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

encombrant, lourd

(of a person) attractive, stylish, or beautiful

élégant

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simple, uni

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

innovant, créatif

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

inutile, sans but

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

approprié, convenable

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

obsolète, désuet

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

résistant, durable

a person or group who is among the first to embrace and use a new product, technology, or innovation

adoptant précoce, précurseur