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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 village had an idyllic charm. 

Le village avait un charme idylle.

calorific
calorific
[Adjectif]

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

calorifique

calorifique

Ex: Fast-food fries are notoriously calorific and should be an occasional treat. 

Les frites de fast-food sont notoirement caloriques et devraient être une friandise occasionnelle.

laconic
laconic
[Adjectif]

conveying something whilst using a very small number of words

laconique

laconique

Ex: She gave a laconic explanation that was brief but clear. 

Elle a donné une explication laconique qui était brève mais claire.

platonic
platonic
[Adjectif]

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

platonique

platonique

Ex: Despite their close bond, their relationship remained strictly platonic. 

Malgré leur lien étroit, leur relation est restée strictement platonique.

prosaic
prosaic
[Adjectif]

lacking excitement or imagination

prosaïque

prosaïque

Ex: The prosaic details of the report were hardly engaging. 

Les détails prosaïques du rapport étaient à peine engageants.

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: In the world of gothic literature, desolate landscapes serve as the backdrop for chilling tales filled with dark themes and supernatural occurrences. 
esoteric
esoteric
[Adjectif]

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

ésotérique

ésotérique

Ex: The book explored esoteric concepts that only advanced practitioners could appreciate. 

Le livre explorait des concepts ésotériques que seuls les praticiens avancés pouvaient apprécier.

soporific
soporific
[Adjectif]

causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

soporifique

soporifique

Ex: The medication had a soporific effect, making it difficult for him to stay alert during the day. 

Le médicament avait un effet soporifique, ce qui rendait difficile pour lui de rester alerte pendant la journée.

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: Her dynamic presence on stage captivates audiences, drawing them into her performance. 

Sa présence dynamique sur scène captive le public, l'attirant dans sa performance.

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 island nation has struggled with endemic poverty for decades, with limited access to education and healthcare exacerbating the problem. 

La nation insulaire a lutté contre la pauvreté endémique pendant des décennies, avec un accès limité à l'éducation et aux soins de santé aggravant le problème.

mnemonic
mnemonic
[Adjectif]

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

mnémotechnique

mnémotechnique

Ex: That silly song is surprisingly mnemonic—I still remember the facts it taught. 

Cette chanson idiote est étonnamment mnémotechnique — je me souviens encore des faits qu'elle a enseignés.

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: His histrionic training helped him deliver a powerful monologue. 

Sa formation histrionique l'a aidé à livrer un monologue puissant.

rustic
rustic
[Adjectif]

displaying a natural simplicity and warmth that evokes traditional rural life

rustique

rustique

Ex: They spent the weekend in a rustic village surrounded by rolling hills. 

Ils ont passé le week-end dans un village rustique entouré de collines ondulantes.

quizzical
quizzical
[Adjectif]

showing a mixture of confusion, curiosity, or mild disbelief

perplexe

perplexe

Ex: She gave him a quizzical glance, unsure whether he was serious or joking. 

Elle lui a lancé un regard interrogateur, incertaine qu'il soit sérieux ou qu'il plaisante.

fiscal
fiscal
[Adjectif]

relating to government revenue, spending, taxation, or other public finances

fiscal

fiscal

Ex: Economists criticized the country's fiscal policy during the recession. 
fluvial
fluvial
[Adjectif]

relating to, living, or taking place in a river

fluvial

fluvial

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