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Le livre Solutions - Avancé - Unité 7 - 7A - Partie 2

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Solutions - Advanced
t-junction

a type of road intersection where one road meets another at a right angle, forming a T shape

carrefour en T, intersection en T

carrefour en T, intersection en T

Ex: The car stopped at the T-junction to check for oncoming traffic .

La voiture s'est arrêtée au carrefour en T pour vérifier la circulation venant en sens inverse.

to [shoot] a glance at {sb}

to quickly and discreetly look at them, often without intending to be noticed or without lingering

Ex: Without looking directly, I shot a glance at the team leader’s expression.
turn
turn
[nom]

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends

virage

virage

Ex: As we approached the turn, we could see the lighthouse standing tall on the cliff .

Alors que nous approchions du virage, nous pouvions voir le phare dressé haut sur la falaise.

shriek
shriek
[nom]

a sudden, high-pitched cry or scream that is sharp and piercing in nature

cri perçant, hurlement

cri perçant, hurlement

Ex: The comedian 's joke caused a shriek of laughter from the audience .

La blague du comédien a provoqué un cri de rire du public.

attempt
attempt
[nom]

the action or endeavor of trying to complete a task or achieve a goal, often one that is challenging

essai, tentative

essai, tentative

Ex: Despite several failed attempts, she never gave up on her dream of becoming an artist .

Malgré plusieurs tentatives infructueuses, elle n'a jamais abandonné son rêve de devenir artiste.

to [call] a halt to {sth}

to demand putting an end to something quickly

Ex: We had to call a halt to the meeting when technical issues arose.
part
part
[nom]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

part

part

Ex: The screen is the main part of a laptop .

L'écran est la partie principale d'un ordinateur portable.

bicycle
bicycle
[nom]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

bicyclette

bicyclette

Ex: They are buying a new bicycle for their daughter 's birthday .

Ils achètent un nouveau vélo pour l'anniversaire de leur fille.

lever
lever
[nom]

a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it

levier

levier

Ex: With the help of a lever, they managed to pry open the stuck door .

Avec l'aide d'un levier, ils ont réussi à forcer la porte coincée.

chain
chain
[nom]

a series of connected or interdependent items or events

chaîne, série

chaîne, série

Ex: The virus spread through a chain of contact points .

Le virus s'est propagé à travers une chaîne de points de contact.

handlebar

a bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel

guidons, potence

guidons, potence

Ex: He noticed a slight wobble in the handlebar, which he had to fix before his next ride .

Il a remarqué une légère oscillation dans le guidon, qu'il a dû réparer avant sa prochaine balade.

pedal
pedal
[nom]

a flat part of a bicycle or machine that is pushed with the foot to make it move or operate. It is typically circular and part of the mechanism that drives motion

pédale, pédalier

pédale, pédalier

Ex: I ca n’t reach the pedals comfortably on this bike .

Je ne peux pas atteindre les pédales confortablement sur ce vélo.

pump
pump
[nom]

a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure

pompe, pompe mécanique

pompe, pompe mécanique

Ex: Sewage treatment plants employ pumps to transport wastewater for processing and treatment .

Les stations d'épuration utilisent des pompes pour transporter les eaux usées vers le traitement.

reflector

a photographic accessory used to redirect or bounce light onto a subject, typically consisting of a flat or curved surface made of reflective material

réflecteur

réflecteur

Ex: She installed a solar reflector on the roof to heat the water .

Elle a installé un réflecteur solaire sur le toit pour chauffer l'eau.

saddle
saddle
[nom]

a seat made for riding on the back of a horse or other animal

selle, selle de cheval

selle, selle de cheval

Ex: A good saddle is essential for long-distance horseback riding .

Une bonne selle est essentielle pour l'équitation sur de longues distances.

spoke
spoke
[nom]

a thin rod that connects the center of a wheel to its outer edge

rayon, rayon de roue

rayon, rayon de roue

Ex: The spokes of the antique wagon wheel were made of iron , giving it durability .

Les rayons de la roue de chariot antique étaient en fer, ce qui lui conférait une grande durabilité.

stand
stand
[nom]

a device for safely storing bicycles when not in use

support à vélo, porte-vélo

support à vélo, porte-vélo

Ex: The stand accommodated several bicycles .

Le support pouvait accueillir plusieurs vélos.

tyre
tyre
[nom]

a rubber covering filled with air that fits around a vehicle's wheel to help it move smoothly and safely on the road

pneu, bande de roulement

pneu, bande de roulement

Ex: They checked the tyre pressure before starting the long drive to ensure safety .

Ils ont vérifié la pression des pneus avant de commencer le long trajet pour assurer la sécurité.

valve
valve
[nom]

a mechanical device that controls or regulates the flow of fluids, such as liquids, gases, or slurries, by opening, closing, or partially obstructing passageways within a pipe or system

valve, soupape

valve, soupape

Ex: We need to close the valve to prevent flooding in the basement .

Nous devons fermer la vanne pour éviter les inondations dans le sous-sol.

comfort
comfort
[nom]

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

confort,  réconfort

confort, réconfort

Ex: He took comfort in knowing that he had done everything he could to help his friend during a difficult time .

Il a trouvé du réconfort en sachant qu'il avait fait tout ce qu'il pouvait pour aider son ami pendant une période difficile.

cost
cost
[nom]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

coût

coût

Ex: The cost of the dress was more than she could afford .

Le coût de la robe était plus qu'elle ne pouvait se permettre.

pollution

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

pollution

pollution

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .

La pollution causée par les déchets plastiques est une crise environnementale croissante.

repair
repair
[nom]

the act of fixing something to make it work again

réparation, réparation

réparation, réparation

rider
rider
[nom]

someone who uses a motorcycle or bicycle for transportation

conducteur, motocycliste

conducteur, motocycliste

Ex: The mountain trail attracted riders from all over the region .

Le sentier de montagne a attiré des pilotes de toute la région.

pedestrian

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

piéton, piétonne

piéton, piétonne

Ex: The pedestrian crossed the street at the designated crosswalk .

Le piéton a traversé la rue au passage pour piétons désigné.

congestion

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

embouteillage, encombrement

embouteillage, encombrement

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.

La congestion routière est un problème majeur pendant les vacances.

to break up

to become separated into pieces

se briser, se casser

se briser, se casser

Ex: The glass broke up into sharp pieces on the floor .

Le verre s'est brisé en morceaux tranchants sur le sol.

to drop in
to drop in
[verbe]

to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

passer, faire un saut

passer, faire un saut

Ex: The neighbors often drop in for a chat and share news about the neighborhood .

Les voisins passent souvent pour discuter et partager des nouvelles du quartier.

to drop off

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

déposer, laisser

déposer, laisser

Ex: He dropped off his friend at the airport early in the morning .

Il a déposé son ami à l'aéroport tôt le matin.

to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

s'échapper, s'enfuir

s'échapper, s'enfuir

Ex: The bank robber tried to get away with the stolen cash, but the police caught up to him.

Le braqueur de banque a essayé de s'échapper avec l'argent volé, mais la police l'a rattrapé.

to pass through

to go or move from one place to another, often without stopping or staying for long

traverser, passer par

traverser, passer par

Ex: The parade will pass through the main street at noon .

Le défilé passera par la rue principale à midi.

to pull out

(of a train or bus) to leave a station with passengers on board

déboîter, sortir

déboîter, sortir

Ex: She watched from the window as the countryside passed by after the train pulled out.

Elle regardait par la fenêtre alors que la campagne défilait après que le train soit parti.

to put up
to put up
[verbe]

to construct a building or object in a particular location

construire, ériger

construire, ériger

Ex: They decided to put up a statue in honor of the local hero .

Ils ont décidé d'ériger une statue en l'honneur du héros local.

to see off
to see off
[verbe]

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

raccompagner, dire au revoir

raccompagner, dire au revoir

Ex: The school staff and students saw off their retiring principal with a heartfelt ceremony .

Le personnel et les élèves de l'école ont accompagné leur directeur partant à la retraite avec une cérémonie sincère.

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