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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 17

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vaporizer

a device used for converting liquid substances into vapor

inhalateur

inhalateur

predecessor

a person who held a particular job, position, or office before the current holder

prédécesseur

prédécesseur

Ex: Daniel introduced several changes that his predecessor had considered unnecessary. 
pioneer
pioneer
[nom]

a person who is among the first to develop or introduce a new field, method, or idea

pionnier, pionnière

pionnier, pionnière

Ex: She became a pioneer of modern dance. 
glazier
glazier
[nom]

a skilled tradesperson who specializes in cutting, installing, and replacing glass in various types of windows, doors, mirrors, and other architectural or decorative applications

vitrier

vitrier

Ex: Glaziers work with a variety of glass types, including clear, tinted, tempered, and laminated, depending on the specific requirements of the project. 

Les vitriers travaillent avec une variété de types de verre, y compris le verre clair, teinté, trempé et laminé, selon les exigences spécifiques du projet.

imposture

the act of taking on a false identity in order to deceive people

imposture, tromperie

imposture, tromperie

viper
viper
[nom]

a venomous Eurasian snake with relatively large fangs that goes deep into the body of a prey

vipère

vipère

raconteur

an individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining

conteur

conteur

Ex: The dinner was lively, thanks to the raconteur who kept everyone laughing with his stories. 

Le dîner était animé, grâce au raconteur qui a fait rire tout le monde avec ses histoires.

heifer
heifer
[nom]

a young female cow that has not given birth yet or has only one calf

génisse

génisse

Ex: A young heifer was selected for the dairy herd. 
tether
tether
[nom]

a wraparound rope, chain, etc. used for restraining the movements of an animal

laisse, longe

laisse, longe

gossamer

a lightweight fabric with an exceptionally soft and airy texture

tulle, tissu très léger, tissu très fin

tulle, tissu très léger, tissu très fin

Ex: The curtains, woven from gossamer, fluttered gently in the open window. 

Les rideaux, tissés en gaze, flottaient doucement dans la fenêtre ouverte.

anemometer

a device used to measure the speed and direction of the wind

anémomètre

anémomètre

Ex: Sailors rely on anemometers to gauge wind strength before setting sail on the open sea. 

Les marins comptent sur les anémomètres pour mesurer la force du vent avant de prendre la mer.

grenadier

a large fish with a long ratlike tail that lives in the bottom of a sea, ocean, etc.

grenadier

grenadier

administrator

a person whose job is to manage and organize the operations of a company, institution, or other organization

administrateur, administratrice

administrateur, administratrice

Ex: Emma works as an administrator at a private school. 
slander
slander
[nom]

a false and malicious statement made about someone with the intent to harm their reputation or character

calomnie

calomnie

Ex: His campaign was tainted by slander from rivals who falsely accused him of corruption. 

Sa campagne a été entachée par la calomnie de rivaux qui l'ont faussement accusé de corruption.

spelunker

a person who climbs or studies caves for pleasure

spéléologue

spéléologue

curator
curator
[nom]

someone who is in charge of a museum, taking care of a collection, artwork, etc.

conservateur, conservatrice

conservateur, conservatrice

Ex: She consulted with the curator to learn more about the historical artifacts on display. 

Elle a consulté le conservateur pour en savoir plus sur les artefacts historiques exposés.

demeanor

the way a person treats others

comportement

comportement

Ex: Despite his cheerful demeanor, she could tell he was upset. 

Malgré son comportement joyeux, elle pouvait dire qu'il était contrarié.

aperture

the opening in a camera's lens that controls the amount of light that enters the camera and reaches the sensor or film

ouverture

ouverture

Ex: To capture the fireworks, he stopped down the aperture to f/11 and used a longer exposure. 

Pour capturer les feux d'artifice, il a réduit l'ouverture à f/11 et a utilisé une exposition plus longue.

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