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Le livre Total English - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 7 - Référence - Partie 2

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
vegetable

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

légume

légume

Ex: Fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce make a delicious salad. 
vegetarian

someone who avoids eating meat

végétarien, végétarienne

végétarien, végétarienne

Ex: She became a vegetarian after learning about the environmental and ethical implications of meat consumption. 
to bid
to bid
[verbe]

to offer a particular price for something, usually at an auction

faire une enchère, faire une offre

faire une enchère, faire une offre

Ex: He decided to bid $500 for the painting at the auction. 
to haggle
to haggle
[verbe]

to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

marchander

marchander

Ex: I don’t like to haggle; I prefer paying the price listed. 
to bargain
to bargain
[verbe]

to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

marchander

marchander

Ex: The customers decided to bargain with the vendor to get a better price for the antique furniture. 
discount

the act of reducing the usual price of something

réduction

réduction

Ex: The store announced a discount on all electronics for the weekend. 
refund
refund
[nom]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

remboursement

remboursement

Ex: She received a full refund after returning the defective shoes. 
receipt
receipt
[nom]

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

reçu, ticket de caisse

reçu, ticket de caisse

Ex: I couldn't read the faded print on the receipt. 
to afford
to afford
[verbe]

to be able to pay the cost of something

s'offrir, se payer, se permettre d'acheter

s'offrir, se payer, se permettre d'acheter

Ex: If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house. 
worth
worth
[Adjectif]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

valoir, peser

valoir, peser

Ex: The rare book collection is considered worth preserving for future generations. 
to spoil
to spoil
[verbe]

to treat someone with excessive indulgence or favoritism

gâter, dorloter

gâter, dorloter

Ex: She spoiled her children by giving them whatever they wanted without question. 
to indulge
to indulge
[verbe]

to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

faire plaisir à

faire plaisir à

Ex: She decided to indulge in a piece of chocolate cake as a treat. 
to pamper
to pamper
[verbe]

to treat someone with extra care, attention, and comfort, often with the intention of making them feel good or relaxed

dorloter, choyer

dorloter, choyer

Ex: She decided to pamper herself with a relaxing spa day after a long week at work. 
to treat
to treat
[verbe]

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

traiter

traiter

Ex: Always treat animals with care and compassion. 
to go on
to go on
[verbe]

to continue without stopping

continuer

continuer

Ex: The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain. 
spending spree

a short period of time during which someone spends a significant amount of money, often on a variety of items or experiences

frénésie de dépenses, orgie de dépenses

frénésie de dépenses, orgie de dépenses

Ex: After receiving his bonus, he went on a spending spree. 
luxury
luxury
[nom]

the characteristic of being exceptionally expensive, offering superior quality and exclusivity

luxe

luxe

Ex: The luxury of the hotel's amenities was evident in its opulent decor and exceptional service. 
necessity

the fact that something must happen or is needed

nécessité

nécessité

Ex: In many jobs, having a reliable internet connection is a necessity for performing daily tasks effectively. 
over the top
over the top
[Adverbe]

in a manner that is too extreme or exaggerated

exagéré, too much

exagéré, too much

Ex: The decorations were beautiful, but a little over the top. 
lavish
lavish
[Adjectif]

generous in giving or expressing

généreux, généreuse

généreux, généreuse

Ex: The team received lavish praise for their outstanding performance. 
gourmet
gourmet
[Adjectif]

(of food or drink) high quality, rare, or exotic, with an emphasis on flavor, presentation, and culinary expertise, often associated with sophisticated or refined taste

gastronomique, raffiné

gastronomique, raffiné

Ex: She prepared a gourmet meal for the special occasion. 
extravagant
extravagant
[Adjectif]

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

prodigieux

prodigieux

Ex: She threw an extravagant birthday party with live music and gourmet catering. 
excessive
excessive
[Adjectif]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

excessif, démesuré

excessif, démesuré

Ex: The amount of sugar in the cake was excessive, making it overly sweet. 
extra large

(of a size) larger than large, often used for clothing, packaging, or other items

très grand, extra large

très grand, extra large

Ex: He ordered an extra large coffee to start his day. 
overpriced
overpriced
[Adjectif]

expensive in way that is not reasonable

trop cher, surévalué

trop cher, surévalué

Ex: The restaurant’s menu is full of overpriced dishes. 
far-fetched
far-fetched
[Adjectif]

not probable and difficult to believe

capillotracté, improbable, invraisemblable

capillotracté, improbable, invraisemblable

Ex: His explanation for being late was so far-fetched that no one believed him. 
to oversleep

to wake up later than one intended to

se réveiller en retard

se réveiller en retard

Ex: Many people tend to oversleep on weekends after a busy week. 
to undercook

to cook food for less time than necessary

cuire insuffisamment, ne pas assez cuire

cuire insuffisamment, ne pas assez cuire

Ex: He accidentally undercooked the chicken, so it had to go back in the oven. 
monotonous
monotonous
[Adjectif]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monotone

monotone

Ex: The endless hours of data entry made her workday feel monotonous and never-ending. 
spoiled
spoiled
[Adjectif]

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

gâté, pourri

gâté, pourri

Ex: Because she always got everything she wanted, she became a spoiled child who couldn't handle disappointment. 
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