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Compétences Lexicales SAT 4 - leçon 30

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difference

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

différence

différence

Ex: There's a noticeable difference in taste between regular coffee and espresso. 
differentia

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

calculate the derivative

calculate the derivative

Ex: The differentia of these two bird species is most evident in their beak structure and feather patterns. 

La différentia de ces deux espèces d'oiseaux est plus évidente dans la structure de leur bec et les motifs de leurs plumes.

differential
differential
[Adjectif]

different in comparison to something else based on the circumstances

différentiel

différentiel

Ex: Students in the advanced math class receive more challenging assignments than those in the standard class, reflecting the differential curriculum. 
to differentiate

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

faire la différence entre

faire la différence entre

Ex: The new technology differentiates this company from its competitors. 
to preempt
to preempt
[verbe]

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

devancer

devancer

Ex: The government’s quick response preempted the crisis from escalating. 

La réponse rapide du gouvernement a prévenu l'escalade de la crise.

to preexist

to exist before a specific event, object, or condition

préexister

préexister

Ex: Many of the traditions celebrated today pre-existed the formalization of the holiday. 

Beaucoup des traditions célébrées aujourd'hui préexistaient à la formalisation de la fête.

premonition

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

prémonition

prémonition

Ex: His premonition of an accident kept him from driving that day. 

Sa prémonition d'un accident l'a empêché de conduire ce jour-là.

presage
presage
[nom]

a strong inner feeling or intuition of a troubling future event

présage

présage

Ex: A presage of dread settled over him as he entered the courtroom. 

Un pressentiment d'effroi s'empara de lui alors qu'il entrait dans la salle d'audience.

riddance

the act of getting rid of something or someone unwanted

débarras

débarras

Ex: She experienced a great sense of riddance after clearing out the clutter from her home. 

Elle a ressenti un grand sentiment de soulagement après avoir débarrassé sa maison de l'encombrement.

riddled
riddled
[Adjectif]

having many holes caused by damage or decay

criblé de, plein de

criblé de, plein de

Ex: The forest floor was riddled with holes made by burrowing animals. 

Le sol de la forêt était criblé de trous faits par des animaux fouisseurs.

to ridicule

to make fun of someone or something

tourner en ridicule

tourner en ridicule

Ex: He ridiculed the proposal during the meeting, causing tension. 

Il a ridiculisé la proposition pendant la réunion, provoquant des tensions.

to circulate

to cause a liquid, gas, or other substance to move continuously through a system or area

circuler

circuler

Ex: A ceiling fan helps circulate cool air around the room. 
circuitous
circuitous
[Adjectif]

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

sinueux, tortueux

sinueux, tortueux

Ex: The road was circuitous, climbing higher and higher into the hills before descending again. 

La route était sinueuse, montant de plus en plus haut dans les collines avant de redescendre.

indefatigable
indefatigable
[Adjectif]

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

infatigable

infatigable

Ex: The indefatigable athlete trained for hours every day, never slowing down. 

L'athlète infatigable s'entraînait pendant des heures chaque jour, sans jamais ralentir.

infrequent
infrequent
[Adjectif]

happening at irregular intervals

peu fréquent

peu fréquent

Ex: The infrequent bus service made it difficult to commute. 

Le service de bus peu fréquent rendait les déplacements difficiles.

to infringe

to violate someone's rights or property

enfreindre, contrevenir à, transgresser

enfreindre, contrevenir à, transgresser

Ex: The protest organizers were cautious not to infringe any laws governing public demonstrations. 

Les organisateurs de la manifestation ont été prudents pour ne pas enfreindre les lois régissant les manifestations publiques.

inimitable
inimitable
[Adjectif]

beyond imitation due to being unique and of high quality

inimitable

inimitable

Ex: The author's inimitable storytelling ability captivated readers and earned critical acclaim. 

La capacité de narration inimitable de l'auteur a captivé les lecteurs et a valu des éloges critiques.

insuperable
insuperable
[Adjectif]

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

insurmontable

insurmontable

Ex: The explorers encountered insuperable difficulties as they tried to cross the treacherous terrain. 

Les explorateurs ont rencontré des difficultés insurmontables en essayant de traverser le terrain traître.

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