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relating to, producing, or powered by nuclear energy

nucléaire

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

discours, allocution

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

médecin

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

dispute, querelle

relating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country

économique

related to the sun

solaire

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

cerveau

the ability to affect people or events, particularly through prestige, status, or authority

influence

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

politique

a country's military force trained to fight on land

armée

someone who buys and uses services or goods

consommateur, consommatrice

to try to change someone's opinion on something and gain their favor or support

convaincre, rallier à

respecting or admiring a person or thing, particularly because of their excellent achievements or qualities

impressionné

very fashionable at a specific time

à la mode

outdated and no longer considered in style or popular

dépassé, hors mode

to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process

commencer, démarrer

to aim or move straight towards a specific target or objective, often with precision or accuracy

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

devenir à la mode, prendre

to happen, often unexpectedly

se produire, arriver

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

trouver, imaginer

to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

to naturally excel at doing something

to show concern about someone, often someone who is in trouble, and do one's best to help them

used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something

to accept and confront the punishment or consequence of one's wrongdoings or irresponsible actions

to take action or make a statement in order to avoid embarrassment, humiliation, or loss of respect

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

se tenir au courant, rester informé

having an appealing and persuasive personality that attracts and influences others

charismatique, charmeur

providing motivation, encouragement, enthusiasm, or a sense of purpose

inspirant, inspiratoire

displaying calmness and seriousness in a manner that deserves respect

digne

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

distant, insociable

believing that good things can happen or perfection can be achieved, while it is nearly impossible or impractical

idéaliste

able to work continuously without becoming exhausted

inlassable, infatigable

able to be trusted or relied on

fiable

determined, firm, and unwavering in one's beliefs, decisions, or actions

résolu, déterminé

lacking in the qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

quelconque

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

fluctuer

friendly and easy to talk to, making others feel comfortable and welcome in one's presence

accessible, convivial

using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit

corrompu

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

a strong desire and determination to succeed

volonté

a sense of seriousness, dignity, or importance that commands respect and attention from others

gravité, sérieux

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

(of a person) having extensive knowledge about or a lot of experience in a particular activity or job

vétéran, ancien expert

to experience success or good fortune, particularly after a period of facing challenges or setbacks

to have a lot of things that need to be done