Le livre Total English - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 3 - Vocabulaire

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

écrire

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

écrivain, écrivaine

to make or design something that did not exist before

inventer

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

inventeur, inventrice

a brand new machine, tool, or process that is made after study and experiment

invention

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

ouvrir

a small tool used to open the metal top of a bottle

décapsuleur

a written record of daily events, experiences, etc. that is kept for personal use

journal intime

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

journaliste

a musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

piano

someone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one

pianiste

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

social

a person who supports a system where the community collectively owns and controls the means of production, distribution, and exchange, known as socialism

socialiste, socialiste (d'une manière socio-économique)

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

polluer

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

pollution

emotionally feeling good

heureux

the feeling of being happy and well

bonheur

lacking physical strength or energy

faible

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

faiblesse, point faible

able to be seen with the eyes

visible

the distance that is possible or clear for one to see, particularly because of the weather conditions

visibilité

bound to happen in a way that is impossible to avoid or prevent

inévitable

the quality or state of being unavoidable, often in reference to an event, outcome, or consequence that cannot be prevented or changed

inévitabilité, caractère inévitable

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

exciter, enthousiasmer

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

excitation

something that is created or grown for sale

produit

the state or condition of being productive, or the ability to produce or generate goods, services, or results efficiently and effectively

productivité

the state of being a mother to a child or children

maternité

someone we know well and trust, but normally they are not part of our family

ami

a close relationship between two or more people characterized by trust, loyalty, and support

amitié