Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 35

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

maladroit

feeling very sleepy

endormi, somnolent

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fragile

looking messy, disheveled, or unkempt due to neglect in maintaining a neat and tidy appearance

élimé, négligé

causing a feeling of nausea or expressing nervousness

mal à l'aise

poorly constructed, low quality, and prone to falling apart or breaking easily

miteux, sordide

slightly drunk or intoxicated, often resulting in unsteady movements or a feeling of lightheadedness

pompette, éméché

(of a woman) unfashionable, unattractive, or lacking in style and elegance, often due to outdated clothing choices or a conservative appearance

inélégant, mal habillé

lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming

négligé

beyond what is ordinary, expected, and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

étrange, inexplicable

composed of a diverse or varied mixture of elements

hétéroclite, bigarré, panaché

overly particular about small details, making one challenging to please

difficile, faire la fine bouche, minutieux

(especially of a man) round or a little overweight

corpulent

cautious, distrustful, or wary about something

méfiant

characterized by a lighthearted and uncontrolled demeanor

frivole

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

de forte carrure

the three-hundredth anniversary of an event or occasion

tricentenaire

showy but cheap and of poor quality

voyant, de mauvais goût, clinquant

exaggerated, artificial, or theatrical, often in an attempt to impress or gain attention

théâtral