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Le livre Insight - Avancé - Unité 7 - 7D

Vous trouverez ici le vocabulaire des unités 7 à 7D du manuel de cours Insight Advanced, tel que « flamboyance », « tenir la parole », « brillant », etc.

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Insight - Advanced
unconventional

not following typical or commonly accepted practices or norms

non conventionnel

non conventionnel

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[Adjectif]
swishy

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

bruissant

bruissant

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[Adjectif]
gleaming

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

luisant

luisant

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[Adjectif]
haphazard

done or arranged without any particular order or plan, often resulting in a random or chaotic outcome

incohérent

incohérent

[Adjectif]
flamboyance

a showy and confident display of style or behavior, often characterized by boldness, colorfulness, and extravagance

flamboyance

flamboyance

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[nom]
asymmetry

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

asymétrie

asymétrie

[nom]
multifaceted

having many different aspects or features

multidimensionnel

multidimensionnel

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[Adjectif]
underachiever

a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

sous-performant

sous-performant

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[nom]
postwar

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

d'après-guerre

d'après-guerre

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[Adjectif]
democratic

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

démocratique

démocratique

[Adjectif]
subway

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

métro

métro

[nom]
backdrop

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

toile de fond

toile de fond

[nom]
to predate

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

précéder

précéder

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[verbe]
monorail

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

monorail

monorail

[nom]
through the back door

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

[Phrase]
glass ceiling

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

plafond de verre

plafond de verre

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[nom]
to drive sb up the wall

to make someone extremely angry

[Phrase]
to hit the roof

to become extremely angry with someone or something

[Phrase]
a window to / into the world

something, such as a book, move clip, etc., that provides one with information about a variety of people, places, events, or things that one cannot physically interact with or experience

[Phrase]
to go out the (of) window

(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

[Phrase]
to hold the floor

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

[Phrase]
to wipe the floor with sb

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

écraser

écraser

[Phrase]
to take the floor

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

[Phrase]
to bring the house down

to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

[Phrase]
on the house

used to refer to something, particularly a drink, offered for free by a restaurant, bar, or other establishment, usually as a gesture of hospitality or good will

[Phrase]
put one's house in order

to improve a situation or one's behavior for better results

[Phrase]
like a house on fire

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

[Phrase]
to lay the foundation for sth

to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future

[Phrase]
to go around

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

suffire

suffire

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[verbe]
to go through the floor

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

[Phrase]
in on the ground floor

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

[Phrase]
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