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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 1

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to forebode

to predict that something bad is going to happen very soon

présager

présager

Ex: The dark clouds forbode a storm approaching the coast. 
forecastle

a part of a ship used as the crew’s quarters

gaillard

gaillard

Ex: The sailors spent most of their time in the forecastle when they weren't on deck, resting or playing cards. 
to foreclose

(of a bank) to take away someone's property because they have not repaid the money they borrowed from the bank in order to buy it

saisir

saisir

Ex: The bank threatens to foreclose on the house if the homeowner does not make the overdue payment by next month. 
forecourt

a large space in front of a building

avant-cour

avant-cour

Ex: The hotel’s forecourt was lined with blooming flowers and elegant fountains to welcome guests. 
to forego
to forego
[verbe]

to go or to be before someone or something in time or place

précéder

précéder

Ex: The ancient civilizations forewent the current technological advancements by centuries, laying the foundations for future discoveries. 
forehead

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

front

front

Ex: She wiped the sweat from her forehead after running the marathon under the hot sun. 
foreknowledge

knowledge of an occurrence before it actually happens

prémonition, prescience

prémonition, prescience

Ex: The detective seemed to have foreknowledge of the crime before it occurred. 
foreman
foreman
[nom]

a male worker who watches over other workers and is often more experienced

chef d'équipe, contremaître

chef d'équipe, contremaître

Ex: The foreman oversees the workers to ensure all safety protocols are followed. 
panache
panache
[nom]

a decorative plume or feather worn as a fashion accessory on hats or helmets

panache

panache

Ex: The knight adorned his helmet with a vibrant panache. 
to pander
to pander
[verbe]

to do what others want to please them, even when it is unnecessary or morally wrong

se plier aux exigences de, céder aux caprices de

se plier aux exigences de, céder aux caprices de

Ex: She often panders to her friends’ requests, even when it means compromising her own values. 
panegyric

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

panégyrique

panégyrique

Ex: In his speech, he wrote a panegyric to his parents, thanking them for their unwavering support throughout his career. 
panoply
panoply
[nom]

an impressive collection of things

panoplie

panoplie

Ex: The museum displayed a panoply of ancient artifacts from civilizations across the world. 
impetus
impetus
[nom]

the force that causes something to move or to keep moving

impulsion

impulsion

Ex: The strong winds provided the impetus for the sailboat to glide across the water at high speed. 
pantomime

a method of performance in which the performer uses body and hand gestures in order to suggest an idea or tell something without using words

pantomime

pantomime

Ex: The street performer entertained the crowd with a pantomime of a person trapped in an invisible box. 
impetuous
impetuous
[Adjectif]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impétueux

impétueux

Ex: His impetuous decision to move to a new city without a job lined up worried his friends and family. 
impetuosity

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

impétuosité, fougue

impétuosité, fougue

Ex: His impetuosity led him to sign the contract without reading it. 
exigent
exigent
[Adjectif]

expecting flawless and precise performance from other people

urgent

urgent

Ex: The exigent manager expected every task to be completed flawlessly and on time. 
exigency

an urgent affair to deal with

urgence

urgence

Ex: The company’s financial exigency requires immediate action to avoid bankruptcy. 
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