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

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
modern
[Adjectif]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderne

moderne

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .Le documentaire examine les défis auxquels est confrontée la société **moderne**.
ancient
[Adjectif]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

ancien

ancien

Ex: The museum housed artifacts from ancient Egypt, including pottery and jewelry.Le musée abritait des artefacts de l'**Égypte ancienne**, y compris de la poterie et des bijoux.
antique
[Adjectif]

old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance

d'antiquités, ancien

d'antiquités, ancien

Ex: Her house is decorated with antique lamps and mirrors that add a touch of history .Sa maison est décorée avec des lampes et des miroirs **antiques** qui ajoutent une touche d'histoire.
traditional
[Adjectif]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

traditionnel

traditionnel

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .Le code vestimentaire **traditionnel** de l'entreprise exige une tenue formelle, tandis que d'autres lieux de travail adoptent des politiques décontractées.
secondhand
[Adjectif]

previously owned or used by someone else

d'occasion, de seconde main

d'occasion, de seconde main

Ex: The secondhand bookstore has a wide variety of titles at low prices.
elderly
[nom]

people of old age

les personnes âgées

les personnes âgées

Ex: Volunteers spent time with the elderly at the local retirement home.Les bénévoles ont passé du temps avec les **personnes âgées** à la maison de retraite locale.
old-fashioned
[Adjectif]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

démodé, vieux jeu

démodé, vieux jeu

Ex: Despite having GPS on his phone , John sticks to his old-fashioned paper maps when planning road trips .Malgré le GPS sur son téléphone, John s'en tient à ses cartes papier **démodées** lorsqu'il planifie des voyages sur la route.
trendy
[Adjectif]

influenced by the latest or popular styles

à la mode

à la mode

Ex: Trendy restaurants often feature innovative fusion cuisine .Les restaurants **tendance** proposent souvent une cuisine fusion innovante.
fashionable
[Adjectif]

following the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period

à la mode

à la mode

Ex: The fashionable neighborhood is known for its trendy cafes , boutiques , and vibrant street fashion .Le quartier **à la mode** est connu pour ses cafés branchés, ses boutiques et sa mode de rue vibrante.
while
[nom]

a span of time

moment, temps

moment, temps

Ex: They chatted for a while, catching up on each other 's lives before saying goodbye .Ils ont bavardé pendant **un moment**, se tenant au courant de leurs vies avant de se dire au revoir.
during
[préposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

pendant

pendant

Ex: The students remained quiet during the teacher 's lecture .
throughout
[préposition]

during the whole period of time of something

tout au long de, durant toute

tout au long de, durant toute

Ex: He experienced various emotions throughout the movie , from joy to sadness .Il a éprouvé diverses émotions **tout au long** du film, de la joie à la tristesse.
since
[préposition]

used to indicate the period of time between a specific past event and the present

depuis

depuis

Ex: He 's been playing video games since noon .Il joue aux jeux vidéo **depuis** midi.
until
[préposition]

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

jusqu’à

jusqu’à

Ex: They practiced basketball until they got better .Ils ont pratiqué le basketball **jusqu'à** ce qu'ils s'améliorent.
previous
[Adjectif]

occurring or existing before what is being mentioned

précédent

précédent

Ex: The previous design of the website was outdated and hard to navigate .Le design **précédent** du site web était dépassé et difficile à naviguer.
soft
[Adjectif]

gentle to the touch

doux, douce

doux, douce

Ex: He brushed his fingers over the soft petals of the flower .Il a passé ses doigts sur les pétales **doux** de la fleur.
stretchy
[Adjectif]

capable of being stretched or extended without breaking

élastique, extensible

élastique, extensible

Ex: The shirt was made from a stretchy material that hugged her figure nicely .La chemise était faite d'un matériau **élastique** qui épousait parfaitement sa silhouette.
shiny
[Adjectif]

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

brillant

brillant

Ex: The metallic buttons on his jacket caught the light , appearing shiny against the fabric .Les boutons métalliques de sa veste captaient la lumière, apparaissant **brillants** contre le tissu.
smooth
[Adjectif]

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

lisse

lisse

Ex: He ran his fingers over the smooth surface of the glass .Il a passé ses doigts sur la surface **lisse** du verre.
rough
[Adjectif]

having an uneven or jagged texture

irrégulier

irrégulier

Ex: The fabric was rough to the touch , causing irritation against sensitive skin .Le tissu était **rugueux** au toucher, provoquant une irritation contre la peau sensible.
furry
[Adjectif]

having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur

poilu, à poils

poilu, à poils

Ex: The children were excited to see the furry rabbits at the petting zoo .Les enfants étaient excités de voir les lapins **à fourrure** au zoo de contact.
slippery
[Adjectif]

difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

glissant, lubrifié

glissant, lubrifié

Ex: The lotion-covered bottle was slippery to hold , slipping from her grasp and spilling its contents .La bouteille recouverte de lotion était **glissante** à tenir, glissant de sa prise et renversant son contenu.
itchy
[Adjectif]

causing an annoying feeling on the skin that makes a person want to scratch it

qui démange, prurigineux

qui démange, prurigineux

Ex: An itchy throat can be an early sign of a cold .Une gorge **qui démange** peut être un signe précoce d'un rhume.

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

prendre le contrôle de

prendre le contrôle de

Ex: The new director is taking over the film production.Le nouveau directeur **prend en charge** la production du film.

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

décoller

décoller

Ex: Her viral video helped her take the internet by storm and take off as an online sensation .Sa vidéo virale l'a aidée à prendre d'assaut Internet et à **décoller** en tant que sensation en ligne.
to take to
[verbe]

to start to like someone or something

se prendre d'affection pour

se prendre d'affection pour

Ex: The community took to the charity event , showing overwhelming support .La communauté a **pris goût à** l'événement caritatif, montrant un soutien écrasant.
to take in
[verbe]

to accept or emotionally process something

accepter, digérer

accepter, digérer

Ex: It 's challenging to take in the beauty of the landscape when you 're in a hurry .Il est difficile d'**apprécier** la beauté du paysage quand on est pressé.
to take part
[Phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled take part, despite the challenging competition .

to make someone become really amazed

Ex: His incredible performance was so powerful that it took the audience’s breath away.

to assume without question that something is true

Ex: Over time, people tend to take their freedom for granted.

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

Ex: By this time next month, he will have taken the setbacks in his stride and moved forward with renewed determination.
Le livre Total English - Intermédiaire Supérieur
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