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Le livre Total English - Intermédiaire - Unité 1 - Référence

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Total English - Intermediate
acquaintance

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

connaissance

connaissance

Ex: It 's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .C'est toujours agréable de retrouver des **connaissances** lors de rassemblements sociaux et d'entendre parler de leurs expériences récentes.
on the same wavelength

used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

Ex: In the business meeting, the executives found it easy to make decisions as they were on the same wavelength regarding the company's vision and objectives.
boss
boss
[nom]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

patron, patronne

patron, patronne

Ex: She is the boss of a successful tech company .Elle est le **patron** d'une entreprise technologique prospère.
classmate

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

camarade

camarade

Ex: The teacher encouraged collaboration among classmates to foster a supportive learning community .L'enseignant a encouragé la collaboration entre **camarades de classe** pour favoriser une communauté d'apprentissage solidaire.
colleague

someone with whom one works

collègue

collègue

Ex: I often seek advice from my colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .Je demande souvent conseil à mon **collègue**, qui a des années d'expérience dans le secteur et est toujours prêt à aider.
company
company
[nom]

the state of being together with someone or something, particularly for the purpose of socializing or companionship

compagnie, présence

compagnie, présence

Ex: I put on a podcast for some company during my walk .J'ai mis un podcast pour de la **compagnie** pendant ma marche.
ex
ex
[nom]

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

ex

ex

Ex: Despite being divorced , they both attended their daughter 's graduation , showing that they could still be amicable exes.Malgré leur divorce, ils ont tous deux assisté à la remise des diplômes de leur fille, montrant qu'ils pouvaient toujours être des **ex** aimables.
to fall out

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

se fâcher, se brouiller

se fâcher, se brouiller

Ex: Despite their longstanding friendship , a series of disagreements caused them to fall out and go their separate ways .Malgré leur amitié de longue date, une série de désaccords les a amenés à **se brouiller** et à prendre des chemins différents.
in-law
in-law
[nom]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

par alliance

par alliance

Ex: She introduced her in-laws to her parents .
to [get] to know  {sb/sth}

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

Ex: He joined the club to get to know more people with similar interests.
in common
in common
[Adverbe]

having something jointly or mutually possessed

Ex: The students found they had a passion for science in common.
row
row
[nom]

a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.

dispute

dispute

Ex: The family ’s row over the inheritance led to a prolonged and bitter legal battle .La **dispute** familiale au sujet de l'héritage a conduit à une bataille juridique prolongée et amère.
sense of humor

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

Ex: He uses his sense of humor to connect with people and make them feel comfortable.
to [lose] touch

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

Ex: The rapid pace of technology can make it easy to lose touch with the latest developments in your field if you're not careful.
to [lose] {one's} temper

to suddenly become uncontrollably angry

Ex: He tends to lose his temper when things don’t go according to plan.
to [see] red
to see red
[Phrase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make him see red and escalate the situation.
stepmother

the woman that is married to one's parent but is not one's biological mother

belle-mère

belle-mère

Ex: The movie portrayed the stepmother as a caring and loving figure .Le film a dépeint la **belle-mère** comme une figure attentionnée et aimante.
stranger

someone who is not familiar with a place because it is the first time they have ever been there

étranger, inconnu

étranger, inconnu

Ex: The stray cat was a stranger to the neighborhood .Le chat errant était un **étranger** dans le quartier.
teammate

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

coéquipier, partenaire

coéquipier, partenaire

Ex: The teammates celebrated their victory together .Les **coéquipiers** ont célébré leur victoire ensemble.
to belong to

to be a member or part of a particular group or organization

appartenir à, faire partie de

appartenir à, faire partie de

Ex: Despite different backgrounds , they all belong to the same sports team .Malgré des origines différentes, ils **appartiennent** tous à la même équipe sportive.
fluent
fluent
[Adjectif]

having proficiency in speaking or writing a foreign language without difficulty

courant, maîtrisé

courant, maîtrisé

Ex: Being fluent in German helped him get a job abroad .Être **courant** en allemand l'a aidé à obtenir un emploi à l'étranger.
keen
keen
[Adjectif]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

affûté, vif, vive

affûté, vif, vive

Ex: The keen apprentice absorbed the techniques of the trade with remarkable speed .L'apprenti **vif** a absorbé les techniques du métier avec une rapidité remarquable.
to spend
to spend
[verbe]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

dépenser

dépenser

Ex: She does n't like to spend money on things she does n't need .Elle n'aime pas **dépenser** de l'argent pour des choses dont elle n'a pas besoin.
interested
interested
[Adjectif]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

intéressé

intéressé

Ex: The children were very interested in the magician 's tricks .Les enfants étaient très **intéressés** par les tours du magicien.
to worry
to worry
[verbe]

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

s'inquiéter

s'inquiéter

Ex: The constant rain made her worry about the outdoor wedding ceremony.La pluie constante l'a fait **s'inquiéter** pour la cérémonie de mariage en plein air.
dependable
dependable
[Adjectif]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

sur lequel on peut compter, sur qui on peut compter

sur lequel on peut compter, sur qui on peut compter

Ex: The dependable teacher provides consistent support and guidance to students .L'enseignant **fiable** fournit un soutien et des conseils constants aux élèves.
encouraging
encouraging
[Adjectif]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

encourageant

encourageant

Ex: An encouraging letter from her mentor gave her the strength to keep going .Une lettre **encourageante** de son mentor lui a donné la force de continuer.
generous
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.
kindhearted
kindhearted
[Adjectif]

naturally caring, empathetic, and inclined to act with kindness and generosity toward others

au cœur tendre, bienveillant

au cœur tendre, bienveillant

jealous
jealous
[Adjectif]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

jaloux

jaloux

Ex: When his coworker got a raise , he could n't help but feel jealous.Lorsque son collègue a obtenu une augmentation, il ne pouvait s'empêcher de se sentir **jaloux**.
mean
mean
[Adjectif]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

méchant

méchant

Ex: The mean neighbor complained about trivial matters just to cause trouble .Le voisin **méchant** s'est plaint de questions triviales juste pour créer des problèmes.
pleasant
pleasant
[Adjectif]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

agréable

agréable

Ex: The sound of birds singing in the morning is a pleasant way to start the day .Le son des oiseaux qui chantent le matin est une façon **agréable** de commencer la journée.
selfish
selfish
[Adjectif]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

égoïste

égoïste

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .Le politicien **égoïste** a priorisé son propre programme plutôt que les besoins de ses électeurs.
sulky
sulky
[Adjectif]

ill-tempered and in a bad mood, tending to sulk

boudeur

boudeur

Ex: She walked away with a sulky expression .Elle s'éloigna avec une expression **renfrognée**.
upbeat
upbeat
[Adjectif]

having a positive and cheerful attitude

optimiste, enjoué, joyeux, joyeuse, gai

optimiste, enjoué, joyeux, joyeuse, gai

Ex: She approached challenges with an upbeat attitude , seeing them as opportunities for growth .Elle abordait les défis avec une attitude **optimiste**, les voyant comme des opportunités de croissance.
to bring up

to look after a child until they reach maturity

élever

élever

Ex: It 's essential to bring up a child in an environment that fosters both learning and creativity .Il est essentiel d'**élever** un enfant dans un environnement qui favorise à la fois l'apprentissage et la créativité.
to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuer

continuer

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de **continuer** l'expérience pendant le prochain cours.
to get on
to get on
[verbe]

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

s'entendre bien, bien s'entendre

s'entendre bien, bien s'entendre

Ex: They've been trying to get on with their in-laws and build a strong family connection.Ils ont essayé de **s'entendre** avec leurs beaux-parents et de construire une relation familiale solide.
to grow up
to grow up
[verbe]

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

grandir

grandir

Ex: When I grow up, I want to be a musician.Quand je **grandirai**, je veux être musicien.
to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

s’occuper de

s’occuper de

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .L'entreprise **prend soin** de ses employés en leur fournissant un environnement de travail sûr et sain.
to look up to

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

admirer, avoir du respect pour

admirer, avoir du respect pour

Ex: She admires and looks up to her grandmother for her kindness and resilience.Elle admire et **a beaucoup de respect pour** sa grand-mère pour sa gentillesse et sa résilience.
to take after

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

tenir de, être le portrait craché de

tenir de, être le portrait craché de

Ex: The teenager takes after his older brother in fashion sense .L'adolescent **ressemble à** son frère aîné en termes de sens de la mode.
to tell off

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

réprimander, gronder

réprimander, gronder

Ex: I can’t believe she told me off in front of everyone.Je n'arrive pas à croire qu'elle m'ait **réprimandé** devant tout le monde.
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