pattern

Le livre Total English - Avancé - Unité 10 - Référence

Ici, vous trouverez le vocabulaire de l'Unité 10 - Référence dans le manuel Total English Advanced, comme "outré", "faire faillite", "indécis", etc.

review-disable

Réviser

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Orthographe

quiz-disable

Quiz

Commencer à apprendre
Total English - Advanced
to set off
to set off
[verbe]

to start a journey

se mettre en route, partir

se mettre en route, partir

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside , enjoying the fresh air .Les cyclistes **partent** pour leur longue randonnée à travers la campagne, profitant de l'air frais.
to come back

to return to a person or place

revenir,  retourner

revenir, retourner

Ex: We visited the beach and will come back next summer .Nous avons visité la plage et nous **reviendrons** l'été prochain.
to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuer

continuer

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de **continuer** l'expérience pendant le prochain cours.
to lounge around

to spend time relaxing or being idle, often in a comfortable and unhurried manner

paresseux, se prélasser

paresseux, se prélasser

Ex: He has no plans today , so he ’s just going to lounge around and read a book .Il n'a aucun projet aujourd'hui, donc il va juste **se prélasser** et lire un livre.
to slow down

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

ralentir

ralentir

Ex: The train started to slow down as it reached the station .Le train a commencé à **ralentir** lorsqu'il a atteint la gare.
at  {one's} wit's end

in a state where a person is so confused or frustrated that they are unable to decide what to do anymore

Ex: They will be at their wit's end if the power outage continues throughout the night.
in two minds
in two minds
[Phrase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it is difficult for one to choose between two courses of action

Ex: She found herself in two minds when it came to deciding between two potential romantic partners, torn between the excitement of new possibilities and the comfort of a familiar connection.
wound up
wound up
[Adjectif]

tense, anxious, or agitated due to stress or nervousness

tendu, nerveux

tendu, nerveux

Ex: He was so wound up about the exam results that he could n’t sleep all night .Il était tellement **tendu** à propos des résultats de l'examen qu'il n'a pas pu dormir de la nuit.
tendency

a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others

tendance, propension

tendance, propension

Ex: His tendency toward perfectionism slowed down the project .
gut (feeling|reaction)
gut feeling
[Phrase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
hunch
hunch
[nom]

a feeling or intuition about something, often without conscious reasoning or evidence

pressentiment, intuition

pressentiment, intuition

Ex: He could n’t explain why , but he had a strong hunch that they would win the game .Il ne pouvait pas expliquer pourquoi, mais il avait un **pressentiment** fort qu'ils gagneraient le match.
intuition

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or evidence

intuition

intuition

Ex: The artist 's intuition informed the composition of the painting .L'**intuition** de l'artiste a informé la composition du tableau.
to dwell on

to think or talk about something at length, often to the point of overthinking or obsessing about it

s'attarder sur, ressasser

s'attarder sur, ressasser

Ex: To maintain a positive mindset , it 's crucial not to dwell on the challenges but rather seek opportunities for growth .Pour maintenir un état d'esprit positif, il est crucial de ne pas **s'attarder sur** les défis mais plutôt de chercher des opportunités de croissance.
(in|over) the long run

in the end of or over a long period of time

Ex: In the long run, regular exercise will improve your health.
thrilled
thrilled
[Adjectif]

feeling intense excitement or pleasure

surexcité

surexcité

Ex: The audience was thrilled by the breathtaking performance of the acrobats at the circus.Le public a été **ravi** par la performance à couper le souffle des acrobates au cirque.
furious
furious
[Adjectif]

(of a person) feeling great anger

furieux

furieux

Ex: He was furious with himself for making such a costly mistake .Il était **furieux** contre lui-même pour avoir commis une erreur aussi coûteuse.
to take aback

to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly

surprendre, déconcerter

surprendre, déconcerter

Ex: The startling revelation in the investigation report took the committee aback.La révélation surprenante dans le rapport d'enquête **a pris de court** le comité.
ecstatic
ecstatic
[Adjectif]

extremely excited and happy

fou de joie, ravi

fou de joie, ravi

Ex: The couple was ecstatic upon learning they were expecting their first child .Le couple était **ravi** d'apprendre qu'ils attendaient leur premier enfant.
indifferent
indifferent
[Adjectif]

not showing any concern in one's attitude or actions toward a particular person, situation, or outcome

indifférent

indifférent

Ex: Despite the urgency of the situation , he remained indifferent to his friend 's pleas for help .Malgré l'urgence de la situation, il est resté **indifférent** aux supplications d'aide de son ami.
miserable
miserable
[Adjectif]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

malheureux

malheureux

Ex: She looked miserable after the argument , her face pale and tear-streaked .Elle avait l'air **misérable** après la dispute, son visage était pâle et strié de larmes.
chuffed
chuffed
[Adjectif]

very pleased, proud, or delighted about something

ravi, fier

ravi, fier

Ex: The parents felt chuffed watching their child graduate with honors.Les parents se sentaient **ravis** en regardant leur enfant obtenir son diplôme avec mention.
uninterested
uninterested
[Adjectif]

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

désintéressé, indifférent

désintéressé, indifférent

Ex: The cat was uninterested in the new toy and walked away after sniffing it once .Le chat était **indifférent** au nouveau jouet et s'est éloigné après l'avoir reniflé une fois.
terrified
terrified
[Adjectif]

feeling extremely scared

terrifié, effrayé

terrifié, effrayé

Ex: The terrified puppy cowered behind the couch during the fireworks .Le chiot **terrifié** s'est caché derrière le canapé pendant les feux d'artifice.
flabbergasted
flabbergasted
[Adjectif]

extremely surprised or astonished to the point of being speechless or confused

abasourdi, sidéré

abasourdi, sidéré

Ex: She felt flabbergasted when she found out her favorite band was performing in town.Elle s'est sentie **abasourdie** quand elle a découvert que son groupe préféré se produisait en ville.
dumbstruck
dumbstruck
[Adjectif]

so surprised or shocked that one is temporarily unable to speak or react

sidéré, abasourdi

sidéré, abasourdi

Ex: I was dumbstruck when I saw my childhood friend after 20 years ; I could n’t believe it was really them .J'étais **sidéré** quand j'ai vu mon ami d'enfance après 20 ans; je ne pouvais pas croire que c'était vraiment lui.
outraged
outraged
[Adjectif]

feeling very angry or deeply offended

indigné, scandalisé

indigné, scandalisé

Ex: He looked outraged when he read the false accusations online .Il a semblé **outré** lorsqu'il a lu les fausses accusations en ligne.
delighted
delighted
[Adjectif]

filled with great pleasure or joy

ravi, enchanté

ravi, enchanté

Ex: They were delighted by the stunning view from the mountaintop.Ils étaient **ravis** par la vue magnifique depuis le sommet de la montagne.
livid
livid
[Adjectif]

extremely angry, furious, or emotionally agitated

furieux

furieux

Ex: The customer was livid because the restaurant got his order wrong for the third time .Le client était **furieux** parce que le restaurant a encore une fois mal pris sa commande.
petrified
petrified
[Adjectif]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

pétrifié, figé

pétrifié, figé

Ex: In the presence of the giant waves , the beachgoers were left petrified and speechless .En présence des vagues géantes, les plagistes sont restés **pétrifiés** et sans voix.
upset
upset
[Adjectif]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

contrarié, affecté, blessé

contrarié, affecté, blessé

Ex: Upset by the criticism, she decided to take a break from social media.**Contrariée** par les critiques, elle a décidé de faire une pause des réseaux sociaux.
under pressure

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

Ex: Working under pressure can sometimes lead to better results.
to go under

to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company

faire faillite, couler

faire faillite, couler

Ex: High operating costs forced the restaurant to go under within a year.Les coûts d'exploitation élevés ont forcé le restaurant à **faire faillite** en moins d'un an.
under {one's} thumb

completely under one's direct control

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.
to hand out

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

distribuer, remettre

distribuer, remettre

Ex: The school principal will hand awards out to outstanding students at the graduation ceremony.Le directeur de l'école **remettra** des récompenses aux étudiants exceptionnels lors de la cérémonie de remise des diplômes.
to wear out

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

s'user, user

s'user, user

Ex: The frequent washing and drying wore the delicate fabric of the dress out.Le lavage et le séchage fréquents ont **usé** le tissu délicat de la robe.
to count up

to add up a group of items or numbers to determine the total

compter, additionner

compter, additionner

Ex: She counted up the receipts to see how much they had spent .Elle a **additionné** les reçus pour voir combien ils avaient dépensé.
to lock up
to lock up
[verbe]

to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination

enfermer, verrouiller

enfermer, verrouiller

Ex: The librarian locked the rare books up in a special archive.Le bibliothécaire a **enfermé** les livres rares dans une archive spéciale.
to [be] over the moon

to be extremely happy or excited about something

Ex: The kids were over the moon when they saw the theme park.
LanGeek
Télécharger l'application LanGeek