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the amount of money required to maintain basic needs and expenses in a particular place or location

Ex: Retirees often move to countries with a cost of living to stretch their savings .
cosmopolitan
[Adjectif]

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

cosmopolite

cosmopolite

Ex: cosmopolitan festival celebrated cultural diversity with vibrant performances .

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

infrastructure

infrastructure

Ex: The earthquake damaged infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity or clean water .
mild
[Adjectif]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

doux, clément

doux, clément

Ex: mild autumn day is perfect for a walk in the park .
freedom
[nom]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

liberté

liberté

Ex: The protesters demanded freedom for all citizens .

the health services and treatments given to people

services de santé, soins médicaux, soins

services de santé, soins médicaux, soins

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

niveau de vie

niveau de vie

Ex: Economic policies that promote job creation and income growth can positively impact standard of living for citizens .

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monument

monument

Ex: Every year , a memorial service is held at monument to remember those who lost their lives .

the number or frequency of criminal offenses that occur within a specific population or geographic area over a particular period of time, often expressed as a ratio or percentage

taux de criminalité, indice de criminalité

taux de criminalité, indice de criminalité

Ex: Researchers analyze crime rate to study social trends .

the state of being without a job

chômage

chômage

Ex: Many people faced unemployment during the global financial crisis .

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

congestion, embouteillage

congestion, embouteillage

Ex: Authorities worked to ease congestion near the busy intersection .

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

pollution

pollution

Ex: pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .
racial
[Adjectif]

related to the way humankind is sometimes divided into, which is based on physical attributes or shared ancestry

racial

racial

Ex: The census includes questions racial and ethnic background .

a potentially dangerous area that people are not allowed to go in

zone interdite, zone inaccessibile

zone interdite, zone inaccessibile

Ex: The construction site is no-go area for unauthorized personnel for safety reasons .

the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment

vie nocturne, animation nocturne

vie nocturne, animation nocturne

Ex: She loves nightlife scene , especially the energetic dance clubs and rooftop bars .

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

Ex: Their vacation took off the beaten track, deep into the wilderness , where they encountered breathtaking natural beauty .
unspoiled
[Adjectif]

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

préservé, intact

préservé, intact

Ex: The remote village maintained unspoiled charm , with traditional houses and untouched landscapes .
diverse
[Adjectif]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

divers

divers

Ex: The festival diverse musical genres .
tranquil
[Adjectif]

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

calme

calme

side by side
[Adjectif]

describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other

côte à côte, l'un à côté de l'autre

côte à côte, l'un à côté de l'autre

Ex: Their desks were side by side to encourage teamwork .
vast
[Adjectif]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

vaste, immense

vaste, immense

Ex: From the top of the mountain , they could see vast valley below , dotted with tiny villages .
rundown
[Adjectif]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

délabré, décrépit

délabré, décrépit

Ex: rundown neighborhood had a high crime rate and few residents .
stunning
[Adjectif]

very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

sensationnel, éblouissant

sensationnel, éblouissant

Ex: The movie ’s special effects were stunning that they felt almost real .
packed
[Adjectif]

densely filled or crowded with people or things

entassé, bondé

entassé, bondé

Ex: The concert attracted packed crowd , with no empty seats in sight .
bustling
[Adjectif]

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

animé, bousculé

animé, bousculé

Ex: bustling airport was a hive of activity , with travelers rushing to catch their flights .

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

devenir à la mode, prendre

devenir à la mode, prendre

Ex: His music didcatch on until years after its release .
to turn up
[verbe]

to arrive at a location or event, often unexpectedly and without prior notice

apparaître, se pointer

apparaître, se pointer

Ex: The turned up at the charity event to show support .
to get by
[verbe]

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

se débrouiller, s'en sortir

se débrouiller, s'en sortir

Ex: In the wilderness , you learn get by with limited supplies and survival skills .
to fit in
[verbe]

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

s'intégrer

s'intégrer

Ex: Over time , he learned fit in with the local traditions and lifestyle .
to do up
[verbe]

to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup

se préparer, se pomponner

se préparer, se pomponner

Ex: Wanting to make a good impression , she decided do up her hair and apply subtle makeup for the job interview .
to fill in
[verbe]

to write all the information that is needed in a form

remplir

remplir

Ex: I filling in the application form for the new job .
hold up
[phrase]

used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing

attendre

attendre

Ex: Hold up, can you repeat that last part ?

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

exécuter

exécuter

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

rencontrer par hasard, trouver par hasard, tomber sur

rencontrer par hasard, trouver par hasard, tomber sur

Ex: I did n't expect come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .
to take to
[verbe]

to start to like someone or something

se prendre d'affection pour

se prendre d'affection pour

Ex: The took to the charity event , showing overwhelming support .
to see to
[verbe]

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

s’occuper de, se charger de

s’occuper de, se charger de

Ex: The manager see to the customer complaints promptly .

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

s'en sortir

s'en sortir

Ex: It 's a hard phase , but with support , you get through it .

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

trouver, imaginer

trouver, imaginer

Ex: came up with a creative solution to the problem .
to keep up
[verbe]

to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest

se tenir au courant, rester informé

se tenir au courant, rester informé

Ex: In the rapidly evolving tech industry , it 's crucial keep up with the latest advancements and trends .

to be the most important factor in a situation

se résumer à, se ramener à

se résumer à, se ramener à

Ex: Winning the game come down to who makes fewer mistakes .

to escape from someone or somewhere

s'échapper, s'enfuir

s'échapper, s'enfuir

to leave a surface and begin flying

décoller

décoller

Ex: As the helicopter prepared take off, the rotor blades began to spin .

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

rembourser, rester à hauteur de

rembourser, rester à hauteur de

Ex: I need pay back the money I borrowed from John .

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

s’occuper de

s’occuper de

Ex: The looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

rattraper, compenser

rattraper, compenser

to stay on
[verbe]

to remain in a specific place, job, or program for a longer period

rester à, demeurer dans

rester à, demeurer dans

Ex: The musician decided stay on with the band for another album and tour .
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