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Le livre Total English - Pré-intermédiaire - Unité 4 - Référence

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to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

mettre au défi

mettre au défi

Ex: By this time , they have challenged each other in numerous debates .À ce moment-là, ils se sont **défiés** dans de nombreux débats.
goal
[nom]

our purpose or desired result

objectif, but

objectif, but

Ex: Setting short-term goals can help break down larger tasks into manageable steps .Définir des **objectifs** à court terme peut aider à décomposer les grandes tâches en étapes gérables.
to control
[verbe]

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

contrôler, commander

contrôler, commander

Ex: Political leaders strive to control policies that impact the welfare of the citizens .Les dirigeants politiques s'efforcent de **contrôler** les politiques qui ont un impact sur le bien-être des citoyens.
fear
[nom]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

peur

peur

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .Sa **peur** de parler en public l'a poussé à éviter les présentations et les discours.
physical
[Adjectif]

related to the body rather than the mind

physique

physique

Ex: The physical therapist recommended specific exercises to improve mobility.Le **physiothérapeute** a recommandé des exercices spécifiques pour améliorer la mobilité.
mental
[Adjectif]

happening or related to someone's mind, involving thoughts, feelings, and cognitive processes

mental

mental

Ex: The game challenges players to use their mental faculties to overcome obstacles.Le jeu défie les joueurs d'utiliser leurs facultés **mentales** pour surmonter les obstacles.

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

force

force

Ex: The company 's financial strength enabled it to withstand economic downturns .La **force** financière de l'entreprise lui a permis de résister aux ralentissements économiques.
to rely on
[verbe]

to have faith in someone or something

compter sur

compter sur

Ex: The team knew they could rely on their captain 's leadership during tough matches .L'équipe savait qu'elle pouvait **compter sur** le leadership de son capitaine pendant les matchs difficiles.
to build
[verbe]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construire, bâtir

construire, bâtir

Ex: The historical monument was built in the 18th century .Le monument historique a été **construit** au 18ème siècle.
shelter
[nom]

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

abri, refuge

abri, refuge

Ex: The soldiers constructed a shelter to rest for the night .Les soldats ont construit un **abri** pour se reposer pendant la nuit.
to achieve
[verbe]

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

atteindre, accomplir

atteindre, accomplir

Ex: The student 's perseverance and late-night study sessions helped him achieve high scores on the challenging exams .La persévérance de l'étudiant et ses sessions d'étude tardives l'ont aidé à **atteindre** des scores élevés aux examens difficiles.
to cope
[verbe]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

surmonter

surmonter

Ex: Couples may attend counseling sessions to cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication .Les couples peuvent assister à des séances de conseil pour **faire face** aux difficultés relationnelles et améliorer la communication.
to push
[verbe]

to force someone to do something, particularly against their will

pousser, forcer

pousser, forcer

Ex: Stop pushing me to take sides in your argument .Arrête de me **pousser** à prendre parti dans votre dispute.

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

survie, survivance

survie, survivance

Ex: The book tells a powerful story of survival against overwhelming odds .Le livre raconte une histoire puissante de **survie** contre des obstacles insurmontables.

an area of land that has remained largely undisturbed by humans and their modern development

nature sauvage, désert

nature sauvage, désert

Ex: They built a cabin in the middle of the wilderness.Ils ont construit une cabane au milieu de **la nature sauvage**.
brave
[Adjectif]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

courageux

courageux

Ex: The brave doctor performed the risky surgery with steady hands , saving the patient 's life .Le **courageux** médecin a effectué la chirurgie risquée avec des mains stables, sauvant la vie du patient.
confident
[Adjectif]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

sûr de soi, assuré, confiant

sûr de soi, assuré, confiant

Ex: The teacher was confident about her students ' progress .L'enseignante était **confiante** quant aux progrès de ses élèves.
determined
[Adjectif]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

obstiné

obstiné

Ex: Her determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .Son esprit **déterminé** a inspiré tout le monde autour d'elle à travailler plus dur.
fit
[Adjectif]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

en (bonne) forme

en (bonne) forme

Ex: She follows a balanced diet , and her doctor says she 's very fit.Elle suit un régime équilibré, et son médecin dit qu'elle est très **en forme**.
funny
[Adjectif]

able to make people laugh

amusant, drôle

amusant, drôle

Ex: The cartoon was so funny that I could n't stop laughing .Le dessin animé était si **drôle** que je ne pouvais pas arrêter de rire.
generous
[Adjectif]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

généreux

généreux

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .Ils l'ont remerciée pour l'offre **généreuse** de payer pour les réparations.
intelligent
[Adjectif]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

intelligent, intelligente

intelligent, intelligente

Ex: This is an intelligent device that learns from your usage patterns .C'est un appareil **intelligent** qui apprend de vos habitudes d'utilisation.
motivated
[Adjectif]

having a strong desire or ambition to achieve a goal or accomplish a task

motivé, déterminé

motivé, déterminé

Ex: Despite setbacks , he remained motivated to pursue his dreams .Malgré les revers, il est resté **motivé** à poursuivre ses rêves.
reliable
[Adjectif]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .Le produit **fiable** a une réputation de durabilité et de performance.
talented
[Adjectif]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

talentueux

talentueux

Ex: The company is looking for talented engineers to join their team .L'entreprise recherche des ingénieurs **talentueux** pour rejoindre leur équipe.
blanket
[nom]

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

couverture

couverture

Ex: The colorful quilted blanket added a touch of warmth and style to the otherwise plain bedroom decor .La couverture matelassée colorée a ajouté une touche de chaleur et de style à la décoration autrement simple de la chambre.
match
[nom]

a small stick with a tip that catches fire when rubbed on a rough surface

allumette, briquet

allumette, briquet

Ex: She used a match to start the campfire in the woods .Elle a utilisé une **allumette** pour allumer le feu de camp dans les bois.
candle
[nom]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

bougie

bougie

Ex: The power outage forced us to rely on candles for illumination during the storm .La panne de courant nous a obligés à compter sur des **bougies** pour nous éclairer pendant la tempête.

a type of food that is brown and sweet and is made from ground cocoa seeds

chocolat

chocolat

Ex: I love to indulge in a piece of dark chocolate after dinner.J'adore me délecter d'un morceau de **chocolat** noir après le dîner.

a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury

trousse de secours, trousse de premiers secours, trousse d'urgence

trousse de secours, trousse de premiers secours, trousse d'urgence

Ex: She kept a first-aid kit in her car for emergencies .Elle gardait une **trousse de premiers soins** dans sa voiture pour les urgences.
mirror
[nom]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

miroir

miroir

Ex: She applied makeup in front of the magnifying mirror on the vanity .Elle a appliqué du maquillage devant le **miroir** grossissant sur la coiffeuse.

a small, foldable knife designed for general use, often carried in a pocket

canif, couteau de poche

canif, couteau de poche

Ex: A penknife can be useful for outdoor activities .Un **couteau de poche** peut être utile pour les activités en plein air.
radio
[nom]

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

radio

radio

Ex: We enjoy listening to the radio during our road trips .Nous aimons écouter la **radio** pendant nos voyages en voiture.

a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

ciseaux

ciseaux

Ex: The tailor used scissors to snip loose threads and adjust garment lengths .Le tailleur a utilisé des **ciseaux** pour couper les fils lâches et ajuster les longueurs des vêtements.
tent
[nom]

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

tente

tente

Ex: We slept in a tent during our camping trip .Nous avons dormi dans une **tente** pendant notre voyage de camping.
torch
[nom]

a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place

torche, flambeau

torche, flambeau

Ex: A torch burned at the entrance of the ancient temple .Une **torche** brûlait à l'entrée de l'ancien temple.

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

parapluie

parapluie

Ex: When the sudden rain started , everyone rushed to open their umbrellas and find shelter .Lorsque la pluie soudaine a commencé, tout le monde s'est précipité pour ouvrir ses **parapluies** et trouver un abri.
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