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talented
talented
[Adjectif]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

talentueux

talentueux

Ex: His talented hands create beautiful pottery that is admired by many. 

Ses mains talentueuses créent de belles poteries qui sont admirées par beaucoup.

admiration

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

admiration

admiration

Ex: His bravery in the face of danger earned him the admiration of his peers and community. 

Sa bravoure face au danger lui a valu l'admiration de ses pairs et de sa communauté.

genius
genius
[nom]

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

génie

génie

Ex: Her ability to solve complex problems so quickly proves she is a genius. 

Sa capacité à résoudre des problèmes complexes si rapidement prouve qu'elle est un génie.

law and order

a state of society where laws are followed, and public safety is maintained

Ex: The mayor focused on improving law and order in the city. 
facts and figures

full and exact information about something

faits et chiffres, données précises

faits et chiffres, données précises

Ex: The sales team prepared a presentation with facts and figures to showcase the company's growth and success over the past year. 

Le responsable a demandé des faits et des chiffres, pas des suppositions.

trial and error

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

tâtonnements

tâtonnements

Ex: The recipe was perfected by trial and error. 
by and large
by and large
[Adverbe]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

dans l'ensemble, globalement

dans l'ensemble, globalement

Ex: By and large, the team is satisfied with the progress we've made on the project. 

Dans l'ensemble, l'équipe est satisfaite des progrès que nous avons réalisés sur le projet.

tried and (tested|trusted)

proven to be effective, reliable, or trustworthy through experience, testing, or a history of success

Ex: His tried and trusted advice helped me make the right decision. 
once and for all

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

une bonne fois pour toutes, définitivement

une bonne fois pour toutes, définitivement

Ex: She decided to quit smoking once and for all. 

Elle a décidé d'arrêter de fumer une bonne fois pour toutes.

now and again

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

de temps à autre

de temps à autre

Ex: He listens to jazz music now and again. 
ready and waiting

fully prepared and available for something that is expected to happen or occur

Ex: Ready and waiting, the soldiers stood by for further orders. 
sick and tired

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

en avoir marre, fatigué ou exaspéré

en avoir marre, fatigué ou exaspéré

Ex: She's sick and tired of his constant complaints. 

Elle en a marre de ses plaintes constantes.

antibiotic

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

antibiotique

antibiotique

Ex: He finished the full course of the antibiotic. 

Il a terminé le traitement complet de l'antibiotique.

virus
virus
[nom]

a microscopic agent that causes disease in people, animals, and plants

virus

virus

Ex: Some viruses are deadly, while others are mild. 

Certains virus sont mortels, tandis que d'autres sont bénins.

cloning
cloning
[nom]

the scientific process of creating an identical or near-identical copy of a living organism, cell, or DNA sequence through asexual reproduction or genetic engineering techniques

clonage

clonage

Ex: Cloning allows researchers to produce identical cells in the lab. 

Le clonage permet aux chercheurs de produire des cellules identiques en laboratoire.

mission
mission
[nom]

a specific task or duty assigned to an individual or group

mission

mission

Ex: The team accepted the mission without hesitation. 

L'équipe a accepté la mission sans hésitation.

network
network
[nom]

a number of interconnected electronic devices such as computers that form a system so that data can be shared

réseau

réseau

Ex: Social media platforms allow users to connect with others through a global network. 

Les plateformes de médias sociaux permettent aux utilisateurs de se connecter avec d'autres à travers un réseau mondial.

cell
cell
[nom]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

cellule

cellule

Ex: Cells can be classified into two main categories: prokaryotic cells, lacking a nucleus, and eukaryotic cells, which have a nucleus enclosed within a membrane. 

Les cellules peuvent être classées en deux catégories principales: les cellules procaryotes, dépourvues de noyau, et les cellules eucaryotes, qui possèdent un noyau enfermé dans une membrane.

organ
organ
[nom]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

organe

organe

Ex: She donated one of her kidneys, saving the life of someone in need of a healthy organ. 

Elle a fait don d'un de ses reins, sauvant ainsi la vie d'une personne ayant besoin d'un organe sain.

hacker
hacker
[nom]

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

hacker

hacker

Ex: Law enforcement agencies are working to identify the hacker responsible for the recent cyberattack. 

Les forces de l'ordre travaillent à identifier le hacker responsable de la récente cyberattaque.

tissue
tissue
[nom]

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

tissu

tissu

Ex: The doctor examined the tissue under a microscope to determine the presence of any abnormalities. 

Le médecin a examiné le tissu sous un microscope pour déterminer la présence d'anomalies.

gene
gene
[nom]

(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality

gène

gène

Ex: Scientists study the genes to understand how diseases are passed down. 

Les scientifiques étudient les gènes pour comprendre comment les maladies sont transmises.

test tube

a cylindrical glass or plastic tube used to hold, mix, or heat small amounts of liquids or gases in a laboratory setting

éprouvette, tube à essai

éprouvette, tube à essai

Ex: She used a test tube to mix the chemicals together in the lab. 

Elle a utilisé un tube à essai pour mélanger les produits chimiques ensemble dans le laboratoire.

software

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

logiciel

logiciel

Ex: The company developed custom software to manage their inventory. 

L'entreprise a développé un logiciel personnalisé pour gérer son inventaire.

microchip

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

puce électronique

puce électronique

Ex: Microchips are essential components in modern smartphones. 

Les micro-puces sont des composants essentiels dans les smartphones modernes.

firewall

(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data

pare-feu

pare-feu

Ex: He configured the firewall settings to block certain websites and applications that could compromise network security. 

Il a configuré les paramètres du pare-feu pour bloquer certains sites web et applications qui pourraient compromettre la sécurité du réseau.

scan
scan
[nom]

a medical test during which data is obtained by the images produced using a sensing device that examines organs or regions of the body

scanographie

scanographie

Ex: She went to the hospital for an MRI scan to check for any abnormalities. 

Elle est allée à l'hôpital pour une IRM pour vérifier toute anomalie.

genetic engineering

the science or process of deliberately modifying the features of a living organism by changing its genetic information

génie génétique

génie génétique

Ex: The potential of genetic engineering to cure genetic disorders has generated both excitement and ethical debates within the scientific community. 

Le potentiel de génie génétique pour guérir les troubles génétiques a suscité à la fois de l'enthousiasme et des débats éthiques au sein de la communauté scientifique.

superbug

a type or variety of bacteria or virus that has developed a resistance to multiple types of antibiotics or other treatments, making it difficult to control or eliminate

superbactérie, bactérie multirésistante

superbactérie, bactérie multirésistante

Ex: Scientists are researching new treatments to combat superbug infections. 

Les scientifiques recherchent de nouveaux traitements pour lutter contre les infections causées par des superbactéries.

to launch
to launch
[verbe]

to start an organized activity or operation

lancer

lancer

Ex: He plans to launch a charity fundraiser to support local schools. 

Il prévoit de lancer une collecte de fonds caritative pour soutenir les écoles locales.

analysis

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

analyse

analyse

Ex: The scientist's detailed analysis of the data led to a groundbreaking discovery. 

L'analyse détaillée des données par le scientifique a conduit à une découverte révolutionnaire.

at a loose end

used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

Ex: She was at a loose end during the holiday break and decided to volunteer at a shelter. 
to snow under

to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

submerger, accabler

submerger, accabler

Ex: After the product launch, the customer support team found themselves snowed under with a surge in customer requests. 

Après le lancement du produit, l'équipe d'assistance clientèle s'est retrouvée submergée par une vague de demandes clients.

to line up
to line up
[verbe]

to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

s’aligner, mettre en rang, se mettre en rang(s)

s’aligner, mettre en rang, se mettre en rang(s)

Ex: The fans lined up for hours to get into the concert. 

Les fans ont fait la queue pendant des heures pour entrer dans le concert.

tied up
tied up
[Adjectif]

occupied or unavailable due to being busy, engaged, or involved in some activity or task

occupé, pris

occupé, pris

Ex: She remained tied up with urgent work throughout the day. 

Elle est restée occupée par un travail urgent toute la journée.

to fall through

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

échouer

échouer

Ex: The scheduled meeting had to fall through due to unexpected travel restrictions. 

La réunion prévue a dû tomber à l'eau en raison de restrictions de voyage inattendues.

to go ahead

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

y aller

y aller

Ex: Despite initial reservations, he decided to go ahead and invest in the startup. 

Malgré des réserves initiales, il a décidé d'aller de l'avant et d'investir dans la startup.

to get out of

to escape a responsibility

se soustraire à, échapper à

se soustraire à, échapper à

Ex: She managed to get out of the meeting by pretending to be sick. 

Elle a réussi à se soustraire à la réunion en prétendant être malade.

to call off

to cancel what has been planned

annuler

annuler

Ex: The event was called off at the last minute due to low attendance. 

L'événement a été annulé à la dernière minute en raison d'une faible participation.

to wind down

to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

se détendre, se relaxer

se détendre, se relaxer

Ex: He prefers to wind down the evening by listening to calming music. 

Il préfère se détendre le soir en écoutant de la musique apaisante.

to crop up
to crop up
[verbe]

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

apparaître, survenir

apparaître, survenir

Ex: While renovating the house, unexpected repair issues cropped up, extending the timeline for completion. 

Pendant la rénovation de la maison, des problèmes de réparation inattendus ont surgi, prolongeant le délai de réalisation.

to [put] {one's} foot up

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After the surgery, the nurse told me to put my feet up to reduce the swelling. 
gifted
gifted
[Adjectif]

having a natural talent, intelligence, or ability in a particular area or skill

doué, talentueux

doué, talentueux

Ex: His gifted intellect allows him to grasp complex mathematical concepts with ease. 

Son intellect doué lui permet de saisir avec aisance des concepts mathématiques complexes.

prodigy
prodigy
[nom]

a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age

prodige

prodige

Ex: Scientists called her a prodigy after she solved complex equations as a teenager. 

Les scientifiques l'ont qualifiée de prodige après qu'elle ait résolu des équations complexes à l'adolescence.

adulation

excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship

adulation, adoration

adulation, adoration

Ex: The adulation of his peers fueled his ambition, driving him to achieve even greater feats in his career. 

L'adulation de ses pairs a alimenté son ambition, le poussant à accomplir des exploits encore plus grands dans sa carrière.

peer
peer
[nom]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

pair

pair

Ex: As a CEO, she valued having peers in the industry with whom she could exchange ideas and experiences. 

En tant que PDG, elle valorisait le fait d'avoir des pairs dans l'industrie avec qui elle pouvait échanger des idées et des expériences.

demanding
demanding
[Adjectif]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

exigeant

exigeant

Ex: Taking care of young children can be demanding, requiring constant attention and patience. 

S'occuper de jeunes enfants peut être exigeant, nécessitant une attention constante et de la patience.

freak
freak
[nom]

a person, animal, or plant that is abnormal or unusual in appearance or behavior, often considered a curiosity or an oddity

monstre, phénomène

monstre, phénomène

abnormal
abnormal
[Adjectif]

different from what is usual or expected

anormal

anormal

Ex: The abnormal growth of the plant's leaves indicated a problem with its environment. 

La croissance anormale des feuilles de la plante indiquait un problème avec son environnement.

in the making

not yet completed, but is currently in the process of being made or developed

Ex: The policy changes had been in the making for a decade. 
aches and pains

general discomfort or soreness in various parts of the body

Ex: After the long hike, he felt aches and pains all over his body. 
out and about
out and about
[Adverbe]

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

dehors et actif, en vadrouille

dehors et actif, en vadrouille

Ex: She was finally out and about after recovering from the flu. 

Elle était enfin dehors et active après s'être remise de la grippe.

to [be] up to something

to be involved in a particular activity or to be planning something, often with a sense of secrecy or suspicion

Ex: Why are the children whispering in the corner? They must be up to something mischievous. 
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