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

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
to emerge
to emerge
[verbe]

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

émerger, apparaître

émerger, apparaître

Ex: After undergoing a significant transformation, the old neighborhood emerged as a vibrant cultural hub. 
technology

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

technologie

technologie

Ex: The technology used in modern smartphones has advanced rapidly. 
start-up

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

start-up

start-up

Ex: He launched a tech start-up with his friends. 
tech
tech
[nom]

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

école technique, institut de technologie

école technique, institut de technologie

Ex: He studied engineering at a local tech. 
handset
handset
[nom]

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

combiné

combiné

Ex: She picked up the handset to answer the incoming call. 
cord
cord
[nom]

a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

câble, fil électrique

câble, fil électrique

Ex: She untangled the cord before plugging in the lamp. 
keypad
keypad
[nom]

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

pavé numérique

pavé numérique

Ex: The security system required a passcode to be entered on the keypad before granting access. 
headset
headset
[nom]

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

casque-micro, écouteur-micro

casque-micro, écouteur-micro

Ex: He wore a headset to join the video call. 
earbuds
earbuds
[nom]

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, oreillettes

écouteurs, oreillettes

Ex: She plugged in her earbuds to listen to music on the train. 
bulky
bulky
[Adjectif]

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

volumineux

volumineux

Ex: The bulky furniture crowded the room, leaving little space to maneuver. 
cutting-edge
cutting-edge
[Adjectif]

having the latest and most advanced features or design

de pointe, avant-gardiste

de pointe, avant-gardiste

Ex: The cutting-edge medical device uses nanotechnology to deliver targeted treatments with unprecedented precision. 
handy
handy
[Adjectif]

functional and easy to use

pratique, commode, utile

pratique, commode, utile

Ex: His handy toolkit contained everything he needed for small household repairs. 
pricey
pricey
[Adjectif]

costing a lot of money

cher, coûteux

cher, coûteux

Ex: The designer handbag she wanted was too pricey for her budget. 
sleek
sleek
[Adjectif]

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

lisse et brillant

lisse et brillant

Ex: The sleek, dark hair of the model shone under the bright lights. 
exorbitant
exorbitant
[Adjectif]

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

exorbitant

exorbitant

Ex: The exorbitant price of the concert tickets was beyond their budget. 
reasonable
reasonable
[Adjectif]

moderate in amount or quality

raisonnable, modéré

raisonnable, modéré

Ex: The restaurant offers a reasonable portion size for each meal. 
fragile
fragile
[Adjectif]

easily damaged or broken

fragile

fragile

Ex: The butterfly's wings were fragile, thin and translucent in the sunlight. 
resilient
resilient
[Adjectif]

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

résistant

résistant

Ex: Rubber bands are resilient and can stretch without breaking. 
cumbersome
cumbersome
[Adjectif]

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

encombrant, lourd

encombrant, lourd

Ex: Carrying the cumbersome boxes up the stairs was exhausting. 
elegant
elegant
[Adjectif]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

élégant

élégant

Ex: She wore an elegant gown to the gala, turning heads with her timeless beauty. 
plain
plain
[Adjectif]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simple, uni

simple, uni

Ex: She preferred plain dresses with minimal embellishments. 
innovative
innovative
[Adjectif]

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

innovant, novateur

innovant, novateur

Ex: The company is known for developing innovative solutions to common environmental challenges. 
useless
useless
[Adjectif]

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

inutile, vain

inutile, vain

Ex: The broken watch was useless and couldn't tell time anymore. 
convenient
convenient
[Adjectif]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

approprié, convenable

approprié, convenable

Ex: The meeting time was convenient for everyone involved. 
obsolete
obsolete
[Adjectif]

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

obsolète, désuet

obsolète, désuet

Ex: The flip phone has become obsolete in an era dominated by smartphones. 
hard-wearing
hard-wearing
[Adjectif]

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

résistant, durable

résistant, durable

Ex: The hard-wearing boots lasted for years despite daily use. 
early adopter

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

précurseur, adoptant précoce

précurseur, adoptant précoce

Ex: As an early adopter, he bought the first model of the smartphone. 
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