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

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.

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

Ex: If horror movies areyour cup of tea, you might want to skip this one .
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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[Adjectif]

new and unlike anything else

nouveau

nouveau

Ex: He came up with a novel strategy to improve sales .Il a imaginé une **stratégie novatrice** pour améliorer les ventes.

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 .
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 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 broke ground and challenged traditional filmmaking techniques .
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.

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

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

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.

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
[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 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
[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.

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
[nom]

(in a hotel, etc.) an available room

chambre libre

chambre libre

Ex: The innkeeper offered a discount on the vacancy to attract more guests during the offseason .L'aubergiste a offert une réduction sur la **chambre disponible** pour attirer plus de clients pendant la basse saison.

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**.

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
[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
[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 same time as what is being stated

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