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academic
[Adjectif]

related to education, particularly higher education

universitaire

universitaire

Ex: Writing an academic essay involves synthesizing information from multiple sources and presenting a coherent argument .Écrire un essai **académique** implique de synthétiser des informations provenant de multiples sources et de présenter un argument cohérent.
formal
[Adjectif]

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

formel, soutenu

formel, soutenu

Ex: The students had to follow a formal process to apply for a scholarship .Les étudiants ont dû suivre un processus **formel** pour postuler à une bourse.
continuous
[Adjectif]

happening without a pause or break

continu

continu

Ex: His continuous effort to improve was evident in his work .Son effort **continu** pour s'améliorer était évident dans son travail.
degree
[nom]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

diplôme, licence, maîtrise

diplôme, licence, maîtrise

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.Pour entrer dans le domaine médical, vous devez d'abord obtenir un **diplôme** médical.
exam
[nom]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

examen

examen

Ex: The students received their exam results and were happy to see their improvements .Les étudiants ont reçu leurs résultats d'**examen** et étaient heureux de voir leurs progrès.
course
[nom]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

cours

cours

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .L'université propose un **cours** de programmation informatique pour les débutants.

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

recherche

recherche

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .La **recherche** de l'équipe sur le comportement des consommateurs a guidé leur stratégie marketing pour le nouveau produit.
subject
[nom]

a branch or an area of knowledge that we study at a school, college, or university

matière

matière

Ex: Physics is a fascinating subject that explains the fundamental laws of nature and the behavior of matter and energy .La physique est un **sujet** fascinant qui explique les lois fondamentales de la nature et le comportement de la matière et de l'énergie.
to fail
[verbe]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

échouer

échouer

Ex: Her proposal failed despite being well-prepared .Sa proposition a **échoué** malgré une bonne préparation.
mark
[nom]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how good a student's performance is; a point given for a correct answer in an exam or competition

note, point

note, point

Ex: The student was proud of the marks he earned in the competition .L'étudiant était fier des **notes** qu'il a obtenues dans la compétition.
lecture
[nom]

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

conférence, cours magistral

conférence, cours magistral

Ex: The series includes weekly lectures on art and culture .La série comprend des **conférences** hebdomadaires sur l'art et la culture.

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

obtenir une licence

obtenir une licence

Ex: He graduated at the top of his class in law school .Il a **diplômé** en tête de sa classe à l'école de droit.
mistake
[nom]

an act or opinion that is wrong

erreur

erreur

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .Une culture qui encourage la prise de risques et l'apprentissage des **erreurs** favorise l'innovation et la créativité.

a state of constant increase in quality or quantity

évolution, avancement

évolution, avancement

note
[nom]

a short piece of writing that helps us remember something

note

note

Ex: The travel guide provided helpful notes for exploring the city 's attractions .Le guide de voyage a fourni des **notes** utiles pour explorer les attractions de la ville.

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

jugement

jugement

Ex: The decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company 's commitment to sustainability .La **décision** d'investir dans des sources d'énergie renouvelable reflète l'engagement de l'entreprise envers la durabilité.

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

suggestion

suggestion

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .J'apprécie votre **suggestion** d'essayer la méditation comme technique de soulagement du stress.
to pass
[verbe]

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

réussir, passer

réussir, passer

Ex: I barely passed that test , it was so hard !J'ai à peine **réussi** ce test, c'était si difficile !
to revise
[verbe]

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

réviser

réviser

Ex: The company will revise its business strategy in light of the changing market conditions .L'entreprise **révisera** sa stratégie commerciale compte tenu de l'évolution des conditions du marché.
seminar
[nom]

a class or course at a college or university in which a small group of students and a teacher discuss a specific subject

séminaire

séminaire

Ex: The professor led a seminar on the ethics of artificial intelligence .Le professeur a dirigé un **séminaire** sur l'éthique de l'intelligence artificielle.

a learning system in which students and teachers do not attend classes instead use online or broadcast resources

enseignement à distance

enseignement à distance

Ex: He enrolled in a distance education program to balance his studies with a full-time job .Il s'est inscrit à un programme d'**enseignement à distance** pour équilibrer ses études avec un emploi à temps plein.
calm
[Adjectif]

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

calme, serein

calme, serein

Ex: Even when criticized , he responded in a calm and collected manner .Même critiqué, il a répondu de manière **calme** et posée.
clear
[Adjectif]

easy to understand

clair

clair

Ex: The rules of the game were clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .Les règles du jeu étaient **claires**, ce qui facilitait l'arrivée des nouveaux venus.
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.
frightening
[Adjectif]

causing one to feel fear

effrayant, terrifiant

effrayant, terrifiant

Ex: The frightening realization that they had lost their passports in a foreign country set in .La réalisation **effrayante** qu'ils avaient perdu leurs passeports dans un pays étranger s'installa.
inspiring
[Adjectif]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

inspirant, motivant

inspirant, motivant

Ex: The teacher gave an inspiring lesson that sparked a love for science in her students.Le professeur a donné une leçon **inspirante** qui a suscité un amour pour la science chez ses élèves.
interesting
[Adjectif]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

intéressant

intéressant

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .Le professeur a rendu la leçon **intéressante** en incluant des activités interactives.
knowledgeable
[Adjectif]

having a lot of information or expertise in a particular subject or field

instruit, savant

instruit, savant

Ex: As a seasoned traveler , he is knowledgeable about the best places to visit in Europe and can offer valuable tips for navigating foreign cities .En tant que voyageur expérimenté, il est **savant** sur les meilleurs endroits à visiter en Europe et peut offrir des conseils précieux pour naviguer dans les villes étrangères.
patient
[Adjectif]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

patient

patient

Ex: He showed patience in learning a new language, practicing regularly until he became fluent.Il a fait preuve de **patience** en apprenant une nouvelle langue, s'entraînant régulièrement jusqu'à devenir fluent.
strict
[Adjectif]

(of a person) closely adhering to a specified set of rules and principles

strict, rigoureux

strict, rigoureux

Ex: John is a strict teetotaler and never drinks alcohol .John est un **strict** abstème et ne boit jamais d'alcool.
understanding
[Adjectif]

not judging someone and forgiving toward them when they do something wrong or make a mistake

compréhensif

compréhensif

Ex: Thanks to his understanding demeanor, he's seen as a rock for those around him during tough times.Grâce à son comportement **compréhensif**, il est considéré comme un roc pour ceux qui l'entourent pendant les moments difficiles.

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

rat de bibliothèque, dévoreur de livres

rat de bibliothèque, dévoreur de livres

Ex: The bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .Le **rat de bibliothèque** a passé des heures à parcourir la librairie.

an intensive and brief period of study or training in a particular subject or skill

cours intensif, stage accéléré

cours intensif, stage accéléré

Ex: They signed up for a crash course in photography .Ils se sont inscrits à un **cours intensif** de photographie.

to commit oneself fully to a particular task, project, or pursuit with enthusiasm, determination, and a willingness to take risks

Ex: threw herself into charity work to make a difference .

the rate or speed at which a person acquires new knowledge or skills in a particular area over time

courbe d'apprentissage, pente d'apprentissage

courbe d'apprentissage, pente d'apprentissage

Ex: A sharp learning curve is common when starting a new language .Une **courbe d'apprentissage** abrupte est courante lorsqu'on commence une nouvelle langue.

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

Ex: I always try to give a helping hand to my colleagues when they have heavy workloads or deadlines to meet.
clue
[nom]

a piece of evidence that leads someone toward the solution of a crime or problem

indice

indice

Ex: The broken lock on the gate gave the police a clue about how the thief had entered the property .La serrure cassée sur le portail a donné à la police un **indice** sur la façon dont le voleur était entré dans la propriété.

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

Ex: After so many rehearsals, the actors know their lines and characters inside out.
by heart
[Phrase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: He studied the song lyrics until he knew by heart.
wild
[Adjectif]

lacking a basis in reason or fact and not supported by evidence or logic

déraisonnable, fantaisiste

déraisonnable, fantaisiste

to guess
[verbe]

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

deviner

deviner

Ex: Can you guess how many jellybeans are in the jar ?Pouvez-vous **deviner** combien de bonbons sont dans le bocal ?

in a distinctive and very successful way

haut la main

haut la main

Ex: The company launched its new with flying colors, exceeding sales projections in the first month .

anything that is very easy to achieve or do

Ex: Did you see that?

used to imply that regular and persistent practice of a skill or activity is necessary in order to become proficient or skilled at it

Ex: When I started learning how to cook , my grandma told me practice makes perfect, and encouraged me to keep trying different recipes .

someone who is considered the teacher's favorite student and therefore has advantage over others in the classroom

le chouchou du professeur, le favori du professeur

le chouchou du professeur, le favori du professeur

Ex: Being the teacher’s pet didn’t make her popular with her classmates.Être le **chouchou du professeur** ne l'a pas rendue populaire auprès de ses camarades de classe.
the deep end
[Phrase]

a situation that is very difficult because one is not prepared to deal with it

Ex: I decided to take the plunge and sign up for an advanced language course, knowing it would throw me in at the deep end, but I was eager to challenge myself.

to practice and improve skills or knowledge that one has learned in the past

rafraîchir

rafraîchir

Ex: She needs to brush her presentation skills up for the important meeting.Elle doit **revoir** ses compétences en présentation pour la réunion importante.
to pick up
[verbe]

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

acquérir, apprendre sur le tas

acquérir, apprendre sur le tas

Ex: Many immigrants pick up the local dialect just by conversing with neighbors .De nombreux immigrants **apprennent** le dialecte local simplement en conversant avec leurs voisins.

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

se mettre sérieusement à, s'atteler à

se mettre sérieusement à, s'atteler à

Ex: After a long day of distractions, it's time to get down to writing that report.Après une longue journée de distractions, il est temps de **se mettre sérieusement** à écrire ce rapport.

to successfully complete a task

s'en sortir, terminer

s'en sortir, terminer

Ex: She got through the book in just two days .Elle a **réussi à finir** le livre en seulement deux jours.

to waste time or engage in idle, unproductive activity

perdre son temps, traîner

perdre son temps, traîner

Ex: He messed around all weekend and did n't complete any of his chores .Il a **perdu son temps** tout le week-end et n'a accompli aucune de ses corvées.
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