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abstract
abstract
[Adjectif]

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

abstrait

abstrait

Ex: Love is an abstract concept that can not be touched .

L'amour est un concept abstrait qui ne peut pas être touché.

striking
striking
[Adjectif]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

séduisant

séduisant

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .

Il avait un look frappant avec sa grande taille et ses tatouages distinctifs, ce qui le rendait inoubliable.

avant-garde
avant-garde
[Adjectif]

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

avant-gardiste, d'avant-garde

avant-gardiste, d'avant-garde

Ex: In the realm of visual art , avant-garde painters explore new forms of expression , pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques to create groundbreaking works that defy categorization .

Dans le domaine des arts visuels, les peintres d'avant-garde explorent de nouvelles formes d'expression, repoussant les limites des techniques traditionnelles pour créer des œuvres révolutionnaires qui défient toute catégorisation.

tranquil
tranquil
[Adjectif]

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

calme

calme

Ex: His tranquil demeanor helped calm those around him during the stressful situation.

Son comportement tranquille a aidé à calmer ceux qui l'entouraient pendant la situation stressante.

colorful
colorful
[Adjectif]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

coloré, colorée

coloré, colorée

Ex: The springtime brought a burst of colorful blossoms to the park .

Le printemps a apporté une explosion de fleurs colorées au parc.

plain
plain
[Adjectif]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simple, uni

simple, uni

Ex: Her phone case was plain black, offering basic protection without any decorative elements.

Son étui de téléphone était simple noir, offrant une protection basique sans aucun élément décoratif.

traditional
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.

monochrome
monochrome
[Adjectif]

(of a picture or photograph) containing or portraying images in black and white or different shades of a single color only

monochrome

monochrome

Ex: The monochrome design of the website used only blue tones to maintain a cohesive look.

Le design monochrome du site web n'utilisait que des tons bleus pour maintenir une apparence cohérente.

disturbing
disturbing
[Adjectif]

causing a strong feeling of worry or discomfort

troublant, inquiétant

troublant, inquiétant

Ex: The book explores disturbing truths about human nature.

Le livre explore des vérités troublantes sur la nature humaine.

figurative
figurative
[Adjectif]

representing people, animals and objects and forms as they appear in the real world

figuratif

figuratif

Ex: Figurative art often tells a story through realistic imagery .

L'art figuratif raconte souvent une histoire à travers des images réalistes.

dull
dull
[Adjectif]

(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

terne

terne

Ex: She wore a dull brown sweater that blended into the background .

Elle portait un pull marron terne qui se fondait dans le décor.

stunning
stunning
[Adjectif]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

sensationnel, éblouissant

sensationnel, éblouissant

Ex: The movie 's special effects were so stunning that they felt almost real .

Les effets spéciaux du film étaient si époustouflants qu'ils semblaient presque réels.

taste
taste
[nom]

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

goût

goût

Ex: Developing a sophisticated taste in fashion often involves exploring different styles and understanding personal preferences .

Développer un goût sophistiqué dans la mode implique souvent d'explorer différents styles et de comprendre les préférences personnelles.

to [be] into {sb/sth}

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
{one's} cup of tea

a type of activity, subject, etc. that one is very good at or enjoys very much

Ex: If horror movies aren’t your cup of tea, you might want to skip this one.
evocative
evocative
[Adjectif]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

évocateur, suggestif

évocateur, suggestif

Ex: The artist 's work was so evocative, it brought forth memories of lost love .

Le travail de l'artiste était si évocateur, qu'il a fait resurgir des souvenirs d'amour perdu.

intriguing
intriguing
[Adjectif]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinant

fascinant

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him an intriguing character to his neighbors .

Ses habitudes particulières et sa personnalité excentrique en faisaient un personnage intrigant pour ses voisins.

quirky
quirky
[Adjectif]

having distinctive or peculiar habits, behaviors, or features that are unusual but often appealing

excentrique, original

excentrique, original

Ex: The movie 's quirky characters added a touch of humor to the plot .

Les personnages excentriques du film ont ajouté une touche d'humour à l'intrigue.

cliched
cliched
[Adjectif]

lacking originality or freshness

stéréotypé, banal

stéréotypé, banal

Ex: The comedian relied on clichéd jokes that didn't resonate with the modern audience.

Le comédien a compté sur des blagues clichées qui n'ont pas résonné avec le public moderne.

breathtaking
breathtaking
[Adjectif]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

incroyable

incroyable

Ex: Walking through the ancient ruins, I was struck by the breathtaking scale of the architecture and the rich history that surrounded me.

En marchant à travers les ruines anciennes, j'ai été frappé par l'échelle à couper le souffle de l'architecture et la riche histoire qui m'entourait.

novel
novel
[Adjectif]

new and unlike anything else

nouveau

nouveau

Ex: He came up with a novel strategy to improve sales .

Il a proposé une stratégie novatrice pour améliorer les ventes.

stereotype

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

stéréotype

stéréotype

Ex: The ad challenged the stereotype that certain jobs are only for men .

La publicité a remis en question le stéréotype selon lequel certains emplois sont réservés aux hommes.

unconventional
unconventional
[Adjectif]

not following established customs or norms

non conventionnel, peu orthodoxe

non conventionnel, peu orthodoxe

Ex: His unconventional lifestyle choices often led to interesting conversations at social gatherings .

Ses choix de vie non conventionnels menaient souvent à des conversations intéressantes lors de rassemblements sociaux.

to [break] (new|fresh|) ground

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

Ex: The film director's innovative approach to storytelling broke ground and challenged traditional filmmaking techniques.
to pique
to pique
[verbe]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

agacer, déranger, offenser

agacer, déranger, offenser

Ex: Her critical comments piqued his annoyance .

Ses commentaires critiques ont piqué son agacement.

curiosity

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

curiosité

curiosité

Ex: The child 's curiosity about how things worked often led to hours of experimentation and learning .

La curiosité de l'enfant sur le fonctionnement des choses conduisait souvent à des heures d'expérimentation et d'apprentissage.

to [sit] up and [take] notice

to suddenly become attentive or alert, often due to something surprising or remarkable

Ex: His exceptional performance in the competition caused everyone to sit up and take notice.
classic
classic
[Adjectif]

simple, traditional, and appealing, with a timeless quality that stays in fashion regardless of trends

classique

classique

Ex: A classic grey suit is perfect for any formal occasion , regardless of changing trends .

Un costume gris classique est parfait pour toute occasion formelle, indépendamment des tendances changeantes.

classical
classical
[Adjectif]

following a long-established, highly regarded, and standard form, style, or set of ideas

classique

classique

Ex: The novel ’s themes echo classical ideas of heroism and sacrifice .

Les thèmes du roman font écho aux idées classiques d'héroïsme et de sacrifice.

opportunity

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

occasion, possibilité

occasion, possibilité

Ex: Learning a new language opens up opportunities for travel and cultural exchange .

Apprendre une nouvelle langue ouvre des opportunités pour les voyages et les échanges culturels.

possibility

the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

potentialité, possibilité

potentialité, possibilité

Ex: The startup ’s innovative approach holds the possibility of disrupting the entire industry .

L'approche innovante de la startup détient la possibilité de perturber toute l'industrie.

in the end
in the end
[Adverbe]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

finalement, en fin de compte

finalement, en fin de compte

Ex: He had doubts at first , but in the end, he trusted his instincts .

Il avait des doutes au début, mais à la fin, il a fait confiance à son instinct.

to fit into

to be accepted or integrated into a group of people who share a common cultural, social, or economic status

s'intégrer, se fondre

s'intégrer, se fondre

Ex: Sometimes it can be difficult to fit into a new group of friends , but she eventually found her place .

Parfois, il peut être difficile de s'intégrer dans un nouveau groupe d'amis, mais elle a finalement trouvé sa place.

to suit
to suit
[verbe]

to be a good or acceptable match for someone or something's preferences, needs, or circumstances

convenir, aller

convenir, aller

Ex: This job offer suits my career aspirations and offers room for growth .

Cette offre d'emploi convient à mes aspirations professionnelles et offre des possibilités de croissance.

vacation

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

vacances

vacances

Ex: I need a vacation to relax and recharge my batteries .

J'ai besoin de vacances pour me détendre et recharger mes batteries.

vacancy
vacancy
[nom]

an accommodation that is currently unoccupied and open for use

chambre libre

chambre libre

Ex: The innkeeper apologized — all vacancies had been booked .

L'aubergiste s'est excusé — toutes les vacances avaient été réservées.

propaganda

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

propagande

propagande

Ex: The rise of social media has made it easier to disseminate propaganda quickly and widely .

L'essor des médias sociaux a facilité la diffusion rapide et large de la propagande.

advertising

a paid announcement that draws public attention to a product or service

publicité

publicité

Ex: Traditional advertising methods like TV and radio are still very effective for large brands .

Les méthodes traditionnelles de publicité comme la télévision et la radio sont toujours très efficaces pour les grandes marques.

sensible
sensible
[Adjectif]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensé, raisonnable

sensé, raisonnable

Ex: Being sensible, she avoided risky investments .

Étant raisonnable, elle a évité les investissements risqués.

sensitive
sensitive
[Adjectif]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensible

sensible

Ex: The nurse ’s sensitive care helped put the patient at ease .

Les soins sensibles de l'infirmière ont aidé à mettre le patient à l'aise.

at the moment

at the same time as what is being stated

Ex: I’m not available at the moment, but I’ll call you later.
actually
actually
[Adverbe]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

vraiment

vraiment

Ex: The old building , believed to be abandoned , is actually a thriving art studio .

Le vieux bâtiment, que l'on croyait abandonné, est en réalité un atelier d'art florissant.

friendly
friendly
[Adjectif]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

sympathique, gentil, gentille

sympathique, gentil, gentille

Ex: Her friendly smile made the difficult conversation feel less awkward .

Son sourire amical a rendu la conversation difficile moins gênante.

sympathetic
sympathetic
[Adjectif]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

sympathique

sympathique

Ex: The therapist provided a sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions .

Le thérapeute a fourni un environnement compatissant à ses clients pour partager leurs émotions.

to assist
to assist
[verbe]

to help a person in performing a task, achieving a goal, or dealing with a problem

aider, assister

aider, assister

Ex: The coach assisted the athlete in improving their performance .

L'entraîneur a aidé l'athlète à améliorer ses performances.

to attend
to attend
[verbe]

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

assister à

assister à

Ex: As a professional , it is essential to attend industry conferences for networking opportunities .

En tant que professionnel, il est essentiel d'assister aux conférences de l'industrie pour les opportunités de réseautage.

reunion
reunion
[nom]

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

réunion

réunion

Ex: The high school reunion gave old classmates a chance to reconnect .

La réunion des anciens élèves du lycée a donné aux anciens camarades de classe une chance de se reconnecter.

meeting
meeting
[nom]

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

réunion

réunion

Ex: We have a meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow .

Nous avons une réunion prévue pour 10 heures demain matin.

to prove
to prove
[verbe]

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

prouver

prouver

Ex: The experiment regularly proves the hypothesis .

L'expérience prouve régulièrement l'hypothèse.

to test
to test
[verbe]

to take actions to check the quality, reliability, or performance of something

tester, vérifier

tester, vérifier

Ex: The chef will test different recipes to find the perfect combination of flavors .

Le chef va tester différentes recettes pour trouver la combinaison parfaite de saveurs.

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