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Le livre Total English - Intermédiaire - Unité 3 - Référence - Partie 2

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picturesque
picturesque
[Adjectif]

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

pittoresque

pittoresque

Ex: The picturesque village nestled in the valley was like something from a storybook. 

Le village pittoresque niché dans la vallée ressemblait à quelque chose tout droit sorti d'un livre d'images.

ugly
ugly
[Adjectif]

very unattractive or unpleasant in appearance

laid

laid

Ex: David replaced the ugly curtains with simple white ones. 
modern
modern
[Adjectif]

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

moderne

moderne

Ex: The modern art exhibit showcased abstract paintings and minimalist sculptures that diverged from classical styles. 
traditional
traditional
[Adjectif]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

traditionnel

traditionnel

Ex: He has a traditional approach to parenting, believing in firm rules and routines. 

Il a une approche traditionnelle de la parentalité, croyant en des règles et des routines fermes.

enormous
enormous
[Adjectif]

extremely large in physical dimensions

énorme

énorme

Ex: They built an enormous skyscraper in the center of the city. 

Ils ont construit un énorme gratte-ciel au centre de la ville.

tiny
tiny
[Adjectif]

extremely small

minuscule

minuscule

Ex: She had a tiny scar on her knee from a childhood accident. 
friendly
friendly
[Adjectif]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

sympathique, gentil, gentille

sympathique, gentil, gentille

Ex: Our city is known for its friendly and welcoming people. 
unwelcoming
unwelcoming
[Adjectif]

not hospitable or inviting, often creating a sense of discomfort or unease

inhospitalier, peu accueillant

inhospitalier, peu accueillant

Ex: His unwelcoming tone made the guests uncomfortable. 

Son ton peu accueillant a mis les invités mal à l'aise.

touristy
touristy
[Adjectif]

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

touristique

touristique

Ex: They preferred exploring hidden gems rather than visiting the usual touristy spots. 

Ils ont préféré explorer des joyaux cachés plutôt que de visiter les endroits touristiques habituels.

unspoiled
unspoiled
[Adjectif]

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

intact, préservé

intact, préservé

Ex: The unspoiled countryside was a perfect escape from the bustling city. 

La campagne intacte était une évasion parfaite de la ville animée.

air conditioning

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

climatisation

climatisation

Ex: They had to call a technician to fix the broken air conditioning unit. 
bunk bed

a piece of furniture consisting of two small beds with one built above the other

lits superposés

lits superposés

Ex: They bought a new bunk bed with a desk underneath for more space. 

Ils ont acheté un nouveau lit superposé avec un bureau en dessous pour plus d'espace.

central heating

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

chauffage central

chauffage central

Ex: They decided to upgrade to a more efficient central heating system for the winter. 

Ils ont décidé de passer à un système de chauffage central plus efficace pour l'hiver.

computer screen

a screen that displays a computer's output

écran d'ordinateur, moniteur d'ordinateur

écran d'ordinateur, moniteur d'ordinateur

Ex: I spent hours staring at the computer screen while working. 

J'ai passé des heures à regarder l'écran d'ordinateur en travaillant.

DVD player

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

lecteur de DVD

lecteur de DVD

Ex: The DVD player is connected to the television in the living room. 

Le lecteur DVD est connecté à la télévision dans le salon.

mobile phone

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

téléphone portable

téléphone portable

Ex: The latest mobile phone models come with advanced cameras and high-resolution displays. 

Les derniers modèles de téléphone mobile sont équipés d'appareils photo avancés et d'écrans haute résolution.

sofa bed

a sofa that is designed in a way that when unfolded forms a bed

canapé-lit

canapé-lit

Ex: She pulled out the sofa bed to accommodate her friend who needed somewhere to sleep. 

Elle a sorti le canapé-lit pour accueillir son ami qui avait besoin d'un endroit pour dormir.

swimming pool

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

piscine

piscine

Ex: We spent the afternoon lounging by the community swimming pool. 

Nous avons passé l'après-midi à nous prélasser près de la piscine communautaire.

washing machine

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lave-linge

lave-linge

Ex: My parents bought a new washing machine with advanced features. 

Mes parents ont acheté une nouvelle machine à laver avec des fonctionnalités avancées.

adaptable
adaptable
[Adjectif]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

adaptable, flexible

adaptable, flexible

Ex: The adaptable software can be customized to meet the specific needs of different users. 

Le logiciel adaptable peut être personnalisé pour répondre aux besoins spécifiques des différents utilisateurs.

climate
climate
[nom]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

climat

climat

Ex: She was surprised by the mild climate in the city despite its northern location. 
flooding

the fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry

inondation

inondation

Ex: Authorities issued evacuation orders as flooding threatened homes and businesses. 

Les autorités ont émis des ordres d'évacuation alors que les inondations menaçaient les maisons et les entreprises.

fuel
fuel
[nom]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

combustible

combustible

Ex: The car ran out of fuel on the highway. 
household

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

famille

famille

Ex: Managing a household with three kids and two pets can be quite challenging. 
waste
waste
[nom]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

déchets

déchets

Ex: Hazardous waste, such as chemicals and electronic waste, requires special handling and disposal methods to prevent harm to human health and the environment. 
insulated
insulated
[Adjectif]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

isolé

isolé

Ex: The insulated windows prevented heat from escaping during the winter months, reducing energy costs. 
recycling

the process of making waste products usable again

recyclage

recyclage

Ex: He teaches children about the benefits of recycling. 

Il enseigne aux enfants les avantages du recyclage.

self-sufficient
self-sufficient
[Adjectif]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autosuffisant,  autonome

autosuffisant, autonome

Ex: Learning basic cooking skills can help people become more self-sufficient and less reliant on takeout. 

Apprendre les compétences de base en cuisine peut aider les gens à devenir plus autonomes et moins dépendants des plats à emporter.

sound wave

a type of wave that travels through a medium like air or water and carries sound from one place to another

onde sonore, vague sonore

onde sonore, vague sonore

Ex: The shape of a room affects how sound waves behave. 

La forme d'une pièce affecte la façon dont les ondes sonores se comportent.

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