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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 29

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to pique
[verbe]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

agacer, déranger, offenser

agacer, déranger, offenser

Ex: Her critical comments piqued his annoyance .Ses commentaires critiques **ont piqué** son agacement.
piquant
[Adjectif]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

piquant, épicé

piquant, épicé

Ex: The dish had a piquant kick from the addition of fresh ginger and a dash of chili flakes .Le plat avait un coup **piquant** grâce à l'ajout de gingembre frais et d'une pincée de flocons de piment.

a pleasantly spicy flavor

piquant

piquant

Ex: A hint of piquancy in the salad dressing made the vegetables more flavorful .Une touche de **piquant** dans la vinaigrette a rendu les légumes plus savoureux.
sleight
[nom]

skill in performing hand movements, often used to deceive or perform tricks

dextérité

dextérité

Ex: His mastery of sleight allowed him to perform card tricks that seemed impossible .Sa maîtrise du **tour de main** lui permettait d'exécuter des tours de cartes qui semblaient impossibles.
slight
[Adjectif]

not a lot in amount or extent

léger

léger

Ex: There was a slight delay in the flight schedule .Il y a eu un **léger** retard dans l'horaire de vol.

someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it

figure de proue

figure de proue

Ex: The general was seen as a figurehead during the military campaign , while his advisers controlled the strategy .Le général était considéré comme une **figure de proue** pendant la campagne militaire, tandis que ses conseillers contrôlaient la stratégie.
figurative
[Adjectif]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

figuré

figuré

Ex: Understanding the figurative meaning of the idiom requires knowledge of cultural context .Comprendre le sens **figuratif** de l'idiome nécessite une connaissance du contexte culturel.
butte
[nom]

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte, motte

butte, motte

Ex: Shiprock in New Mexico is an impressive volcanic butte that stands out prominently in the flat landscape .Shiprock au Nouveau-Mexique est un **butte** volcanique impressionnante qui se détache nettement dans le paysage plat.

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

soutenir, étayer

soutenir, étayer

Ex: The manager buttressed the team 's morale by recognizing their achievements and providing encouragement .Le manager a **renforcé** le moral de l'équipe en reconnaissant leurs réalisations et en fournissant des encouragements.

(of a man) to have casual sexual affairs with multiple women

flirter

flirter

Ex: He was caught philandering again , despite having promised his partner he would change .Il a été surpris à **courir le guilledou** encore une fois, bien qu'il ait promis à sa partenaire qu'il changerait.
philanthropic
[Adjectif]

(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

philanthropique, altruiste

philanthropique, altruiste

Ex: The philanthropic spirit of the community was evident in their support for local schools , hospitals , and environmental projects .L'esprit **philanthropique** de la communauté était évident dans leur soutien aux écoles locales, aux hôpitaux et aux projets environnementaux.

the act of collecting and studying stamps

philatélie

philatélie

Ex: Philately is more than just a hobby; for some, it’s a way to connect with history and culture.La **philatélie** est plus qu'un simple passe-temps ; pour certains, c'est un moyen de se connecter à l'histoire et à la culture.
philharmonic
[Adjectif]

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

philharmonique

philharmonique

an angry criticism against someone, often in the context of a speech delivered in public

philippique

philippique

Ex: The senator delivered a scathing philippic in the parliament , criticizing the opposition ’s stance on healthcare .Le sénateur a prononcé une **philippique** cinglante au parlement, critiquant la position de l'opposition sur les soins de santé.
philistine
[Adjectif]

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

béotien

béotien

Ex: The gallery 's attempt to engage a philistine audience with pop art was unsuccessful .La tentative de la galerie d'engager un public **philistin** avec l'art pop a été infructueuse.
to adorn
[verbe]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

orner

orner

Ex: To enhance the elegance of the room , they decided to adorn the windows with luxurious curtains .Pour rehausser l'élégance de la pièce, ils ont décidé d'**orner** les fenêtres avec des rideaux luxueux.

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

adoration

adoration

Ex: His adoration for the sports team grew after they won the championship .Son **adoration** pour l'équipe sportive a grandi après qu'ils ont remporté le championnat.
to dictate
[verbe]

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

dicter

dicter

Ex: The leader was dictating changes to the organizational structure .Le leader **dictait** des changements à la structure organisationnelle.
diction
[nom]

the manner in which words are pronounced

diction, élocution

diction, élocution

Ex: The singer ’s diction was so precise that every lyric could be heard clearly in the concert hall .La **diction** du chanteur était si précise que chaque parole pouvait être entendue clairement dans la salle de concert.
dictum
[nom]

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

maxime, dicton, proverbe

maxime, dicton, proverbe

Ex: The king 's dictum required all citizens to abide by the new laws , regardless of their social status .Le **dictum** du roi exigeait que tous les citoyens respectent les nouvelles lois, quel que soit leur statut social.
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