Le livre Insight - Avancé - Unité 9 - 9A

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

fatigue, épuisement

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

handicap

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

amateur, passionné, fan

a state of calmness, serenity, and peace, free from disturbance or agitation

tranquillité, calme

a person who is strongly committed and enthusiastic about a particular interest, cause, or activity

dévot, adepte

a feeling of extreme tiredness

épuisement

a difficulty or problem that must be overcome in order to achieve something

obstacle, frein, difficulté

the reduction or exhaustion of a resource, supply, or quantity, resulting in a decrease or loss

épuisement, diminution

the state or condition of lacking or having an inadequate amount or quality of something

manque, insuffisance

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

courage, force d'âme

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

compulsion, obsession

a state of calm and peacefulness, free from stress, anxiety, or disturbance

sérénité, tranquillité

the quality or trait of being persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up, especially in the face of challenges or obstacles

ténacité

extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

tourment, angoisse

a state of being excessively focused or occupied with a particular thought, idea, or concern, often to the exclusion of other things.

préoccupation, occupation excessive

to experience intense physical or emotional pain or distress

angoisser pour

a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb

pincement

a small piece of a baked product such as a cake, bread, etc.

miette

a temporary failure or gap in judgment, memory, or concentration

lapsus, oubli

a narrow beam of light, heat, or other form of energy

rayon

an unpleasant state experienced by drug addicts as a result of sudden withdrawal of a habit-forming substance

arrêt net, arrêt brutal

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

faiblesse, point faible

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

adrénaline

a person who is heavily dependent on illegal substances such as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine

toxicomane, droguer

a person who is excessively or completely controlled by someone or something, often implying a lack of freedom or autonomy

esclave, serviteur

to focus all of one's time on a particular activity one is extremely passionate about