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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 24

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any shade of a color from light to dark on a spectrum

teinture

teinture

hauteur
[nom]

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

dédain

dédain

Ex: His hauteur was evident when he dismissed the suggestions of his team .Sa **hauteur** était évidente lorsqu'il a rejeté les suggestions de son équipe.
leisure
[nom]

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

temps libre, loisir

temps libre, loisir

Ex: The museum is a great place to visit at your leisure over the weekend .Le musée est un endroit formidable à visiter à votre **loisir** pendant le week-end.

a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

sémaphore

sémaphore

Ex: They taught us how to read semaphore signals at the naval museum.Ils nous ont appris à lire les signaux **sémaphore** au musée naval.

a person who wanders around and sings old and local songs

troubadour, ménestrel

troubadour, ménestrel

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

folklore

folklore

Ex: Folklore can also evolve over time , adapting to changes in society and incorporating new influences while retaining its essential character and meaning .Le **folklore** peut également évoluer avec le temps, s'adaptant aux changements dans la société et intégrant de nouvelles influences tout en conservant son caractère et sa signification essentiels.
stupor
[nom]

the state of shock and suspended sensibility after something horrible happens

stupeur

stupeur

a master or lord, especially in a feudalistic society

seigneur

seigneur

a person who works in port and is responsible for loading or unloading ships

débardeur, stevedore

débardeur, stevedore

a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well

sinécure

sinécure

Ex: She was offered a sinecure job at a prestigious law firm , where her main task was to attend social events and represent the firm in public settings , leaving her with ample free time and a handsome salary .On lui a proposé un emploi **sinecure** dans un prestigieux cabinet d'avocats, où sa tâche principale était d'assister à des événements sociaux et de représenter le cabinet en public, ce qui lui laissait beaucoup de temps libre et un salaire généreux.

a person who is in charge and leads a group or activity

meneur, chef

meneur, chef

a person or company that provides the need for goods, services, or information

fournisseur

fournisseur

zephyr
[nom]

a gentile and light breeze coming from the west

zéphyr

zéphyr

timbre
[nom]

the quality of a sound that is distinct from pitch, intensity and loudness

timbre

timbre

a naval rank belonging to someone in command and entitled to mark their position with a flag

officier général

officier général

a woman who is not married and is past the age of marriage

vieille fille

vieille fille

tenor
[nom]

the highest voice range of an average male singer

ténor

ténor

clamor
[nom]

a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant noise

clameur

clameur

Ex: The clamor of alarm bells echoed through the building .

a person or business that delivers commodities to the buyer whether by land, sea, or air

consignataire

consignataire

bursar
[nom]

a person whose responsibility is to manage the finances of a school, college, or university

intendant, intendante

intendant, intendante

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