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abstract
abstract
[Adjectif]

existing as an idea, quality, or concept rather than as a physical object

abstrait

abstrait

Ex: Young children sometimes struggle to understand abstract ideas. 
striking
striking
[Adjectif]

very attractive in a noticeable or unusual way

séduisant

séduisant

Ex: He has striking blue eyes and dark hair. 
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: Avant-garde fashion designers often eschew traditional trends, opting instead for bold, avant-garde creations that blur the line between clothing and art. 

Les créateurs de mode avant-garde évitent souvent les tendances traditionnelles, optant plutôt pour des créations audacieuses et avant-garde qui brouillent la frontière entre vêtement et art.

tranquil
tranquil
[Adjectif]

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

calme

calme

Ex: She enjoyed the tranquil moments in the garden, where the only sound was the rustling of leaves. 

Elle appréciait les moments tranquilles dans le jardin, où le seul bruit était le bruissement des feuilles.

colorful
colorful
[Adjectif]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

coloré, colorée

coloré, colorée

Ex: The artist used a colorful palette to create a vibrant and dynamic artwork. 

L'artiste a utilisé une palette colorée pour créer une œuvre d'art vibrante et dynamique.

plain
plain
[Adjectif]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simple, uni

simple, uni

Ex: The plain white walls of the room provided a blank canvas for decoration. 
traditional
traditional
[Adjectif]

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

traditionnel

traditionnel

Ex: He has a traditional approach to parenting, believing in firm rules and routines. 

Il a une approche traditionnelle de la parentalité, croyant en des règles et des routines fermes.

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: She wore a monochrome outfit, dressed entirely in various shades of black. 

Elle portait une tenue monochrome, habillée entièrement dans différentes nuances de noir.

disturbing
disturbing
[Adjectif]

causing a strong feeling of worry or discomfort

troublant, inquiétant

troublant, inquiétant

Ex: His disturbing behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable and led to many leaving early. 

Son comportement inquiétant à la fête a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise et a conduit beaucoup à partir tôt.

figurative
figurative
[Adjectif]

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

figuratif

figuratif

Ex: She prefers figurative painting to abstract styles. 

Elle préfère la peinture figurative aux styles abstraits.

dull
dull
[Adjectif]

not bright, vivid, or intense in color

terne

terne

Ex: After several washes, the shirt became a dull blue. 
stunning
stunning
[Adjectif]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

sensationnel, éblouissant

sensationnel, éblouissant

Ex: She wore a stunning dress that caught everyone's attention. 

Elle portait une robe éblouissante qui a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.

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: He has a discerning taste in art, preferring minimalist pieces with subtle complexities. 
to [be] into {sb/sth}

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

Ex: I think he's really into you.  Did you notice the way he was looking at you? 
{one's} cup of tea

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

être son truc, à son goût

être son truc, à son goût

Ex: Horror movies are not my cup of tea. 

Les films d'horreur, ce n'est pas mon truc.

evocative
evocative
[Adjectif]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

évocateur, suggestif

évocateur, suggestif

Ex: The evocative melody of the song transported her back to a nostalgic moment. 

La mélodie évocatrice de la chanson l'a ramenée à un moment nostalgique.

intriguing
intriguing
[Adjectif]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinant

fascinant

Ex: The abandoned mansion on the hill had an intriguing history, shrouded in mystery and rumor. 

Le manoir abandonné sur la colline avait une histoire intrigante, enveloppée de mystère et de rumeurs.

quirky
quirky
[Adjectif]

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

excentrique, original

excentrique, original

Ex: Her quirky sense of fashion always made her stand out in a crowd, with her love for colorful patterns and vintage accessories. 

Son excentrique sens de la mode la faisait toujours sortir du lot, avec son amour pour les motifs colorés et les accessoires vintage.

cliched
cliched
[Adjectif]

lacking originality or freshness

stéréotypé, banal

stéréotypé, banal

Ex: Her speech was full of clichéd phrases that failed to inspire the audience. 

Son discours était plein de phrases clichées qui n'ont pas réussi à inspirer le public.

breathtaking
breathtaking
[Adjectif]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

incroyable

incroyable

Ex: Standing on the edge of the cliff, we were greeted by a breathtaking panorama of the vast ocean stretching out before us. 

Debout au bord de la falaise, nous avons été accueillis par un panorama à couper le souffle de l'océan immense s'étendant devant nous.

novel
novel
[Adjectif]

new and unlike anything else

nouveau

nouveau

Ex: The scientist's research findings presented a novel perspective on the origins of the universe. 
stereotype

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

stéréotype

stéréotype

Ex: She fought against the stereotype that women aren't good at math. 

Elle a lutté contre le stéréotype que les femmes ne sont pas bonnes en mathématiques.

unconventional
unconventional
[Adjectif]

not following established customs or norms

non conventionnel, peu orthodoxe

non conventionnel, peu orthodoxe

Ex: The artist's unconventional approach to painting, using everyday objects as brushes, fascinated art enthusiasts. 

L'approche non conventionnelle de l'artiste en matière de peinture, utilisant des objets du quotidien comme pinceaux, a fasciné les amateurs d'art.

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 company's decision to launch a sustainable product line broke ground in the industry and set a new standard. 
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 comment about my work piqued my anger. 

Son commentaire sur mon travail a piqué ma colère.

curiosity

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

curiosité

curiosité

Ex: The scientist's curiosity about the natural world drove him to make groundbreaking discoveries. 
to [sit] up and [take] notice

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

Ex: The loud crash made everyone in the room 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: The car's classic design made it stand out among newer models. 
classical
classical
[Adjectif]

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

classique

classique

Ex: Classical ballet requires years of training in traditional techniques. 
opportunity

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

occasion, possibilité

occasion, possibilité

Ex: The scholarship provided him with the opportunity to attend college and further his education. 
possibility

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

potentialité, possibilité

potentialité, possibilité

Ex: This project has the possibility to transform our approach to renewable energy. 
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 tried everything he could, but in the end, it was out of his hands. 

Il a essayé tout ce qu'il pouvait, mais à la fin, c'était hors de son contrôle.

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: He tried to fit into the social circle by participating in their activities. 

Il a essayé de s'intégrer dans le cercle social en participant à leurs activités.

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: The cozy cottage by the lake suits our family's idea of a peaceful retreat. 
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: My family is planning a vacation to Europe next month. 

Ma famille prévoit des vacances en Europe le mois prochain.

vacancy
vacancy
[nom]

an accommodation that is currently unoccupied and open for use

chambre libre

chambre libre

Ex: We found a vacancy at a cozy bed-and-breakfast near the lake. 

Nous avons trouvé une vacance dans une chambre d'hôtes confortable près du lac.

propaganda

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

propagande

propagande

Ex: During the war, both sides spread propaganda to boost morale and demonize the enemy. 
advertising

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

publicité

publicité

Ex: Effective advertising can significantly increase sales. 
sensible
sensible
[Adjectif]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensé, raisonnable

sensé, raisonnable

Ex: He’s a sensible person who avoids unnecessary drama. 

C'est une personne sensée qui évite les drames inutiles.

sensitive
sensitive
[Adjectif]

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

sensible

sensible

Ex: He gave a sensitive response to her concerns, making her feel heard. 
at the moment

at the same time as what is being stated

Ex: The store is closed at the moment. 
actually
actually
[Adverbe]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

vraiment

vraiment

Ex: It may sound like a cliché, but, actually, dreams can influence our emotions and thoughts. 

Cela peut sembler être un cliché, mais, en réalité, les rêves peuvent influencer nos émotions et nos pensées.

friendly
friendly
[Adjectif]

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

sympathique, gentil, gentille

sympathique, gentil, gentille

Ex: Our city is known for its friendly and welcoming people. 
sympathetic
sympathetic
[Adjectif]

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

sympathique

sympathique

Ex: She was very sympathetic when I told her about my difficulties at work. 

Elle était très compatissante quand je lui ai parlé de mes difficultés au travail.

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: He assisted his friend in moving to a new apartment. 
to attend
to attend
[verbe]

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

assister à

assister à

Ex: The community members were invited to attend the town hall meeting. 
reunion
reunion
[nom]

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

réunion

réunion

Ex: After months apart, the team’s reunion boosted morale. 

Après des mois de séparation, les retrouvailles de l'équipe ont remonté le moral.

meeting
meeting
[nom]

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

réunion

réunion

Ex: I met her during a business meeting last year. 
to prove
to prove
[verbe]

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

prouver

prouver

Ex: Yesterday, the team successfully proved the effectiveness of the new drug. 
to test
to test
[verbe]

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

tester, vérifier

tester, vérifier

Ex: Engineers need to test the materials for durability and strength. 
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