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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 26

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idyllic
idyllic
[Adjectif]

perfect or idealistic, often in a romantic or nostalgic sense

idyllique

idyllique

Ex: The painting captured an idyllic rural scene .Le tableau a capturé une scène rurale **idylique**.
calorific
calorific
[Adjectif]

(of food) dense in calories and may be fattening if eaten in excess

calorifique

calorifique

Ex: Pastries in this bakery are fresh and flaky but also highly calorific.Les pâtisseries de cette boulangerie sont fraîches et feuilletées mais aussi très **caloriques**.
laconic
laconic
[Adjectif]

conveying something whilst using a very small number of words

laconique

laconique

Ex: During the meeting , her laconic comments made a strong impact .Pendant la réunion, ses commentaires **laconiques** ont eu un impact fort.
platonic
platonic
[Adjectif]

(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements

platonique

platonique

Ex: Their friendship was based on a platonic affection for each other .Leur amitié était basée sur une affection **platonique** l'un pour l'autre.
prosaic
prosaic
[Adjectif]

lacking excitement or imagination

prosaïque

prosaïque

Ex: The novel ’s prosaic descriptions made the story feel lifeless .Les descriptions **prosaïques** du roman ont rendu l'histoire sans vie.
seraphic
seraphic
[Adjectif]

relating or resembling the angles of the highest order

séraphique

séraphique

Gothic
Gothic
[Adjectif]

(of a novel, etc.) written or made in a spooky and mysterious way and often focus on creepy places like old castles or haunted houses, with themes of darkness and the supernatural

d'horreur

d'horreur

Ex: Gothic literature immerses readers in a world where the line between the natural and the supernatural blurs , inviting them to explore the darker recesses of the human psyche .La littérature **gothique** plonge les lecteurs dans un monde où la frontière entre le naturel et le surnaturel s'estompe, les invitant à explorer les recoins les plus sombres de la psyché humaine.
esoteric
esoteric
[Adjectif]

intended for or understood by only a small, specialized group, often due to complexity

ésotérique

ésotérique

Ex: The discussion became esoteric, delving into topics that only experts could fully grasp .La discussion est devenue **ésotérique**, abordant des sujets que seuls les experts pouvaient pleinement comprendre.
soporific
soporific
[Adjectif]

causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

soporifique

soporifique

Ex: The dim lighting and soft voices created a soporific atmosphere in the room .L'éclairage tamisé et les voix douces ont créé une atmosphère **soporifique** dans la pièce.
eugenic
eugenic
[Adjectif]

relating to or causing improvements of the properties of seeds or infants

eugénique

eugénique

dynamic
dynamic
[Adjectif]

having a lot of energy

dynamique

dynamique

Ex: The dynamic atmosphere at the concert energized the crowd , creating an unforgettable experience .L'atmosphère **dynamique** du concert a énergisé la foule, créant une expérience inoubliable.
endemic
endemic
[Adjectif]

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

endémique

endémique

Ex: The government implemented vaccination campaigns to address endemic diseases such as measles and polio, aiming to achieve herd immunity within the population.Le gouvernement a mis en œuvre des campagnes de vaccination pour lutter contre les maladies **endémiques** telles que la rougeole et la polio, dans le but d'atteindre l'immunité collective au sein de la population.
mnemonic
mnemonic
[Adjectif]

serving to aid memory by using patterns, associations, or devices that make recall easier

mnémotechnique

mnémotechnique

Ex: Flashcards with mnemonic cues made studying more effective .Les flashcards avec des indices **mnémotechniques** ont rendu l'étude plus efficace.
spasmodic
spasmodic
[Adjectif]

relating to the sudden, reflective, and involuntary movement or contraction of muscles

spasmodique

spasmodique

histrionic
histrionic
[Adjectif]

relating to actors, acting, or the theater

mélodramatique, théâtral

mélodramatique, théâtral

Ex: The actor 's histrionic gestures captivated the audience .Les gestes **histrioniques** de l'acteur ont captivé le public.
rustic
rustic
[Adjectif]

displaying a natural simplicity and warmth that evokes traditional rural life

rustique

rustique

Ex: The painting captured a rustic scene of shepherds and grazing sheep .La peinture a capturé une scène **rustique** de bergers et de moutons en train de paître.
quizzical
quizzical
[Adjectif]

showing a mixture of confusion, curiosity, or mild disbelief

perplexe

perplexe

Ex: She raised a quizzical eyebrow , clearly questioning the logic of the situation .Elle a levé un sourcil **interrogateur**, remettant clairement en question la logique de la situation.
fiscal
fiscal
[Adjectif]

relating to government revenue or public money, especially taxes

fiscal

fiscal

Ex: Fiscal responsibility is essential for maintaining the stability of the economy .La responsabilité **fiscale** est essentielle pour maintenir la stabilité de l'économie.
fluvial
fluvial
[Adjectif]

relating to, living, or taking place in a river

fluvial

fluvial

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