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

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

apparaître

scientific knowledge put into practice in a particular area, 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

technologie

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

combiné

a thin, flexible string or rope made of twisted strands of material such as cotton or nylon, used for binding things

corde

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 à écouteurs

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

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

volumineux

having the latest and most advanced features or design

le plus moderne

efficient and functional

pratique

costing a lot of money

cher

having a smooth or shiny surface

lisse et brillant

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

exorbitant

suitable or fitting for a particular situation

approprié

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

(of a person) attractive, stylish, or beautiful

élégant

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simple

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

innovant

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

inutile

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

approprié

outdated and gone out of use because a new thing has replaced it

obsolète

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

résistant à l'usure

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

adopteur précoce