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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 22

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to guzzle
to guzzle
[verbe]

to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

engloutir

engloutir

Ex: The friends decided to guzzle sodas while watching the movie marathon. 

Les amis ont décidé de engloutir des sodas en regardant le marathon de films.

to nettle
to nettle
[verbe]

to annoy or disturb someone, particularly through minor irritations

agacer, irriter, énerver

agacer, irriter, énerver

Ex: His habit of tapping his foot repeatedly nettled her during the meeting. 

Son habitude de taper du pied sans arrêt l'a irritée pendant la réunion.

to dwindle
to dwindle
[verbe]

to diminish in quantity or size over time

diminuer, baisser, se réduire

diminuer, baisser, se réduire

Ex: The company's profits continued to dwindle due to increased competition in the market. 

Les profits de l'entreprise ont continué à diminuer en raison de la concurrence accrue sur le marché.

to entangle

to interweave or twist into a complex and confusing mass, making separation or unraveling difficult

emmêler

emmêler

Ex: In the dense forest, tree roots often entangle, creating natural obstacles for hikers and explorers. 

Dans la forêt dense, les racines des arbres s'emmêlent souvent, créant des obstacles naturels pour les randonneurs et les explorateurs.

to heckle
to heckle
[verbe]

to rudely and annoyingly interrupt a speech and ask irritating questions

interpeller

interpeller

to truckle
to truckle
[verbe]

to act with flattery and leniency to gain a favor

flatter [qqn] servilement

flatter [qqn] servilement

to scuttle
to scuttle
[verbe]

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

courir, cavaler, détaler, décamper

courir, cavaler, détaler, décamper

Ex: The child, excited to explore the garden, scuttled around, chasing butterflies. 

L'enfant, excité à l'idée d'explorer le jardin, se précipita autour, poursuivant les papillons.

to ennoble
to ennoble
[verbe]

to give a title to someone in order to make them a member of the noble community

anoblir

anoblir

to bedraggle

to make wet, disheveled, and dirty due to rain or mud

débrailler

débrailler

to beguile
to beguile
[verbe]

to deceptively attract or charm people

envoûter, ensorceler, séduire, charmer

envoûter, ensorceler, séduire, charmer

to fondle
to fondle
[verbe]

to touch or handle tenderly and affectionately

caresser

caresser

Ex: The toddler giggled as the parent fondled their toes during playtime. 

Le tout-petit a ri alors que le parent caressait ses orteils pendant le jeu.

to cajole
to cajole
[verbe]

to persuade someone to do something through insincere praises, promises, etc. often in a persistent manner

amadouer

amadouer

Ex: Despite initial resistance, the children were easily cajoled into finishing their vegetables with the promise of dessert. 

Malgré une résistance initiale, les enfants ont été facilement cajolés pour finir leurs légumes avec la promesse d'un dessert.

to muddle
to muddle
[verbe]

to mix something together or cause confusion

mettre en désordre, mettre en fouillis, mettre en pagaïe, mettre en pagaille

mettre en désordre, mettre en fouillis, mettre en pagaïe, mettre en pagaille

to hustle
to hustle
[verbe]

to proceed with vigor, often involving a sense of urgency

s'activer, se presser

s'activer, se presser

Ex: In the busy market, vendors hustle to set up their stalls before the customers arrive. 

Dans le marché animé, les vendeurs s'activent pour installer leurs étals avant l'arrivée des clients.

to mottle
to mottle
[verbe]

to stain or mark something with spots of color

marbrer, tacheter

marbrer, tacheter

to baffle
to baffle
[verbe]

to prevent someone from achieving their goal or to disrupt their plans

contrecarrer

contrecarrer

Ex: His quick thinking baffled the robber’s attempt to escape. 

Sa réflexion rapide a déjoué la tentative du voleur de s'échapper.

to nuzzle
to nuzzle
[verbe]

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

se pelotonner, se blottir contre

se pelotonner, se blottir contre

Ex: She often nuzzles against her partner when they sit together on the couch. 

Elle se frotte souvent contre son partenaire lorsqu'ils sont assis ensemble sur le canapé.

to joggle
to joggle
[verbe]

to repeatedly move from side to side

secouer, ballotter

secouer, ballotter

to bristle
to bristle
[verbe]

to be filled or crowded with a large number of something

grouiller de

grouiller de

Ex: The city bristled with armed guards. 

La ville grouillait de gardes armés.

to peddle
to peddle
[verbe]

to sell goods, typically by traveling from place to place or going door-to-door

faire du porte-à-porte

faire du porte-à-porte

Ex: Some street vendors peddle snacks and beverages to commuters in busy areas. 

Certains vendeurs de rue colportent des collations et des boissons aux navetteurs dans les zones animées.

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