Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 30

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

différence

a characteristic that distinguishes one thing from another, especially in a biological or philosophical context

calculate the derivative

different in comparison to something else based on the circumstances

différentiel

to be something that marks two things or people as completely distinguished or different

faire la différence entre

to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens

devancer

to exist before a specific event, object, or condition

préexister

a strong feeling or sense that something unpleasant is going to happen, often without clear evidence or reason

prémonition

an early sign or warning of something, usually negative

présage

the act of getting rid of something or someone unwanted

débarras

having many holes caused by damage or decay

criblé de, plein de

to make fun of someone or something

tourner en ridicule

to constantly move around a gas, air, or liquid inside a closed area

circuler

(of a route) longer and more indirect than the most direct course

sinueux, tortueux

showing so much energy and persistence and never becoming tired of trying to achieve something

infatigable

happening at irregular intervals

peu fréquent

to violate someone's rights or property

enfreindre, contrevenir à, transgresser

beyond imitation due to being unique and of high quality

inimitable

(of a difficulty or problem) so severe that cannot be solved easily

insurmontable