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unfortunate
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helpful
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logical
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moral
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immoral
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practical
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impractical
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regular
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irregular
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safe
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unsafe
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surprising
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unsurprising
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tidy
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untidy
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school
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bad
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behavior
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bully
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to cheat
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to expel
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to fight
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detention
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warning
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to play truant
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to suspend
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to swear
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to vandalize
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punishment
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crime
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illiterate
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fortunate
unfortunate
(malchanceux)

(malchanceux)

malheureux

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/ənˈfɔɹtʃənət/, /ənˈfɔɹtʃunət/
Adjectif

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

antonymfortunate
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The team's unfortunate loss in the championship game left the players feeling disappointed after a season of hard work.
It was unfortunate that the event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, as many people had been looking forward to it.
He considered it unfortunate that he had to miss the family reunion because of a scheduling conflict.
helpful
utile

utile

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/ˈhɛɫpfəɫ/
Adjectif

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

antonymunhelpful
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The helpful customer service representative patiently addresses inquiries and resolves issues for customers.
The helpful teacher provides extra resources and support to students who are struggling academically.
The helpful volunteer dedicates their time to serving others in the community, making a positive impact.
helpful
unhelpful
(sans aide)

(sans aide)

inutile

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/ənˈhɛɫpfəɫ/
Adjectif

not providing any assistance or useful help in making a situation better or easier

antonymhelpful
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The unhelpful attitude of the customer service representative frustrated the customers even more.
His unhelpful comments only made the situation worse, adding unnecessary tension.
The unhelpful advice from friends only confused her more about which decision to make.
logical
logique

logique

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/ˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/
Adjectif

capable of following rules of logic and forming ideas based on facts that are true

antonymillogical
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She approached the problem with a logical mindset, systematically analyzing each potential solution.
They made a logical decision based on the data, avoiding emotional bias in their choice.
His argument was clear and logical, making it easy for everyone to understand and agree with his point of view.
logical
unlogical
(incohérent)

(incohérent)

illogique

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/ʌnlˈɑːdʒɪkəl/
Adjectif

lacking sense or reason

synonymillogical
antonymlogical
moral
moral

moral

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/ˈmɔɹəɫ/
Adjectif

concerned with right and wrong behavior

antonymimmoral
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The company's code of conduct emphasizes moral responsibility towards stakeholders.
Teaching children moral values is essential for their development.
They debated the moral implications of genetic engineering in the medical field.
moral
immoral
immoral

immoral

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/ˌɪˈmɔɹəɫ/
Adjectif

acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

antonymmoral
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Cheating on exams is an immoral act that undermines the value of education.
Deliberately causing harm to innocent beings is universally condemned as immoral conduct.
The politician's immoral behavior scandalized the public and damaged trust in the government.
immoral
practical
pratique

pratique

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/ˈpɹæktəkəɫ/, /ˈpɹæktɪkəɫ/
Adjectif

based on real-world experience and observation rather than theoretical knowledge

synonymhard-nosed
synonymhardheaded
synonympragmatic
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The course focused on practical skills such as problem-solving and decision-making.
She gained practical experience through internships during her college years.
His practical knowledge of the industry helped him navigate challenges effectively.
impractical
(inviable)

(inviable)

impraticable

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/ˌɪmˈpɹæktəkəɫ/, /ˌɪmˈpɹæktɪkəɫ/
Adjectif

impossible to do or achieve

antonympractical
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Building a skyscraper on that narrow plot of land is impractical.
Expecting toddlers to sit still for an hour is quite impractical.
Designing a car that flies without wings is currently impractical.
regular
(régulière)

(régulière)

régulier

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/ˈɹeɪɡjəɫɝ/, /ˈɹɛɡjəɫɝ/
Adjectif

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

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The store offers regular discounts for loyal customers.
The teacher gives regular quizzes to assess students' understanding of the material.
The bus service runs at regular intervals throughout the day.
regular
irregular
irrégulier

irrégulier

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/ˌɪˈɹɛɡjəɫɝ/
Adjectif

not following a regular or predictable pattern

synonymunpredictable
irregular
safe
(en sécurité)

(en sécurité)

sûr

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/ˈseɪf/
Adjectif

protected from any danger

antonymdangerous
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The children are quite safe here, playing under the watchful eye of their parents.
After the storm passed, they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage.
He always checks the locks twice to ensure his home is safe before leaving.
safe
unsafe
(dangereux)

(dangereux)

peu sûr

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/ənˈseɪf/
Adjectif

having a high degree of risk or danger

synonymdangerous
antonymsafe
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The playground equipment became unsafe after years of neglect and damage.
Children often feel unsafe in the dark due to their active imaginations.
The travelers feel unsafe when passing through the deserted alley at night.
unsafe
surprising
(étonnant)

(étonnant)

surprenant

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/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/, /sɝˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
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causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

antonymunsurprising
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The ending of the movie was really surprising.
The test results were surprising to the teacher.
His surprising victory in the competition made headlines.
surprising
unsurprising
(sans surprise)

(sans surprise)

prévisible

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/ənsɝˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
Adjectif

not causing surprise or unexpectedness, usually because it was already known or predicted

antonymsurprising
unsurprising
tidy
(propre)

(propre)

bien rangé

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/ˈtaɪdi/
Adjectif

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

antonymuntidy
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He appreciated the tidy layout of the spreadsheet, with columns and rows neatly aligned.
She always kept her purse tidy, with items neatly arranged and easily accessible.
The kitchen was kept tidy with dishes washed and put away promptly after each meal.
tidy
untidy
(en désordre)

(en désordre)

désordonné

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/ənˈtaɪdi/
Adjectif

not properly organized or cared for

antonymtidy
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Untidy clothes were piled on the chair in the corner of the room.
His desk was untidy, with papers scattered everywhere.
The room was so untidy that it took hours to clean.
untidy
school
école

école

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/ˈskuɫ/
Adjectif

a place where children learn things from teachers

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We study different subjects like math, science, and English at school.
We have a science project due next week at school.
She takes the bus to school every morning.

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bad
mauvais

mauvais

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/ˈbæd/
Adjectif

having a quality that is not satisfying

antonymgood
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The hotel room was bad, with dirty sheets and a broken shower.
Bad habits can be hard to break.
He apologized for the bad joke he made earlier.
bad
behavior
(conduite)

(conduite)

comportement

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/bɪˈheɪvjɝ/
Adjectif

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

synonymconduct
synonymdoings
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Her behavior towards her friends shows her loyalty.
We are monitoring the patient's behavior closely for any changes.
I was disappointed by his behavior at the family dinner.
bully
(tyran)

(tyran)

harceleur

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/ˈbʊɫi/
Adjectif

a person who likes to threaten, scare, or hurt others, particularly people who are weaker

synonymhooligan
synonymroughneck
synonymrowdy
synonymruffian
synonymtough
synonymyob
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She stood up to the bully and reported their behavior to the school authorities.
The school implemented strict measures to tackle the problem of bullies on campus.
The school counselor offered support and guidance to students who had been targeted by bullies.
bully
to cheat
tricher

tricher

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/ˈtʃit/
Adjectif

to win or gain an advantage in a game, competition, etc. by breaking rules or acting unfairly

synonymchicane
synonymchouse
synonymjockey
synonymscrew
synonymshaft
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The team is cheating in the game by communicating with each other through secret signals.
Last night, he cheated in the poker game by marking cards.
She has cheated in multiple competitions and has never been caught.

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to cheat
to expel
(exclure)

(exclure)

renvoyer

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/ɪkˈspɛɫ/
Adjectif

to force someone to leave a place, organization, etc.

synonymkick out
synonymthrow out
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The club expelled a member who consistently violated its rules and policies.
Due to misconduct, the organization chose to expel the member from its ranks.
The teacher has the authority to expel disruptive students from the classroom.

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to fight
(combattre)

(combattre)

se battre

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/ˈfaɪt/
Adjectif

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

synonymcontend
synonymstruggle
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The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war.
The two boxers will fight for the championship title next month.
The superhero team united to fight against the forces of evil.

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to fight
detention
(colle)

(colle)

retenue

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/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Adjectif

a type of punishment for students who have done something wrong and as a result, they cannot go home at the same time as others

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She spent her detention time completing assignments in the classroom.
Detention is often used as a disciplinary measure to deter students from breaking school rules.
He was assigned detention for being late to class three times in a row.
warning
(alerte)

(alerte)

avertissement

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/ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/
Adjectif

a message or sign given to someone to indicate that something dangerous, harmful, or undesirable may happen

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The doctor gave him a stern warning about the risks of continuing his unhealthy habits.
The alarm sounded as a warning to evacuate the building immediately.
to play truant
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N/A

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/pleɪ tɹuːənt/
Adjectif

to skip school or work without permission or without a valid reason

to suspend
suspendre

suspendre

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/səˈspɛnd/
Adjectif

to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

synonymdebar

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to swear
(insulter)

(insulter)

jurer

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/ˈswɛɹ/
Adjectif

to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions

synonymblaspheme
synonymcurse
synonymcuss
synonymimprecate
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The angry driver started to swear at other motorists after a traffic altercation.
Upset by the news, she couldn't help but swear under her breath.
Frustrated with the situation, he began to swear loudly, expressing his discontent.

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to swear
to vandalize
vandaliser

vandaliser

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/ˈvændəˌɫaɪz/
Adjectif

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

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Graffiti artists were caught vandalizing the walls of historic buildings.
The park was closed temporarily for repairs after vandals had vandalized the playground equipment.
Schools implemented security measures to prevent students from vandalizing facilities.

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to vandalize
punishment
punition

punition

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/ˈpənɪʃmənt/
Adjectif

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

synonympenalisation
synonympenalization
synonympenalty
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The judge handed down a severe punishment to the convicted criminal, sentencing them to several years in prison.
Effective parenting involves using punishment as a means to teach children about responsibility and consequences for their actions.
The school implemented a new policy of restorative justice, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment for student misbehavior.
crime
crime

crime

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/ˈkɹaɪm/
Adjectif

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

synonymcriminal offence
synonymcriminal offense
synonymlaw-breaking
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The police are investigating the crime that occurred last night.
The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe.
She was arrested for her involvement in a violent crime.
crime
illiterate
(analphabète)

(analphabète)

illettré

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/ˌɪˈɫɪtɝət/
Adjectif

lacking the ability to read and write in any language

antonymliterate
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Many children in impoverished countries are still illiterate due to a lack of access to education.
Literacy programs aim to reduce illiteracy by teaching basic reading and writing skills to illiterate populations.
illiterate
fortunate
(chanceux)

(chanceux)

fortuné

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/ˈfɔɹtʃənət/, /ˈfɔɹtʃunət/
Adjectif

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

antonymunfortunate
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The fortunate outcome of the medical test brought relief to the worried patient.
Their fortunate discovery of a hidden treasure changed their lives.
He considered himself fortunate to have such supportive friends and family.
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