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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 36

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empathy
empathy
[nom]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

empathie

empathie

Ex: Empathy allows us to connect with others on a deeper level. 

L'empathie nous permet de nous connecter avec les autres à un niveau plus profond.

hosiery
hosiery
[nom]

a category of clothing items made from stretchy fabric, such as socks, stockings, tights, and leggings, worn on the legs and feet

bas et collants

bas et collants

Ex: Hosiery is available in a variety of colors and patterns. 

Les articles de bonneterie sont disponibles dans une variété de couleurs et de motifs.

veneer
veneer
[nom]

a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

placage

placage

Ex: She repaired the cabinet by applying a new veneer. 

Elle a réparé le meuble en appliquant un nouveau placage.

primer
primer
[nom]

an introductory book that provides basic knowledge on a subject

manuel

manuel

premier
premier
[nom]

the prime minister or head of government of the United Kingdom

Premier ministre

Premier ministre

Ex: The premier met foreign leaders during the international summit. 
prominence

the state or quality of being important, well-known, or noticeable

célébrité, notoriété

célébrité, notoriété

flatulence

pretentious or pompous speech or writing

ampoulé

ampoulé

indigence

a state of extreme poverty in which a person lacks the basic necessities of life

indigence

indigence

Ex: He lived in indigence after losing his job and home. 

Il a vécu dans l'indigence après avoir perdu son emploi et sa maison.

occurrence

the fact of something happening, existing, or being present

événement

événement

Ex: Regular inspections can reduce the occurrence of serious equipment failures. 
continence

the act of restraining yourself from sexual intercourse

continence

continence

Ex: Continence was valued highly in the community's moral code. 

La continence était très valorisée dans le code moral de la communauté.

prevalence

the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

prévalence

prévalence

Ex: The study examined the prevalence of diabetes in urban areas. 
indolence

a tendency to avoid work or physical activity or be idle

indolence, nonchalance

indolence, nonchalance

convalescence

a period of time spent for gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness, injury, or a medical operation

convalescence

convalescence

Ex: The doctor advised plenty of rest and a balanced diet during his period of convalescence to ensure a full recovery. 

Le médecin a conseillé beaucoup de repos et une alimentation équilibrée pendant sa période de convalescence pour assurer un rétablissement complet.

reticence

the quality of being reserved or quiet in one's communication with others

réserve, retenue

réserve, retenue

Ex: Despite his reticence, it was clear from his body language that he was deeply affected by the news. 

Malgré sa réticence, il était clair d'après son langage corporel qu'il était profondément affecté par la nouvelle.

detumescence

the process of subsiding or diminishing in size or intensity of an abnormal swelling or erection in the body

detumescence

detumescence

confidence

the belief that one can trust or count on someone or something

confiance

confiance

Ex: The doctor's confidence in the treatment plan reassured the patient about their recovery. 
quintessence

the most refined and concentrated form of a particular substance or quality

quintessence

quintessence

Ex: A single drop of saffron contains the quintessence of its vibrant color and flavor. 

Une seule goutte de safran contient la quintessence de sa couleur et de sa saveur vibrantes.

recognizance

(legal) a promise made by an individual to a court of law, typically in exchange for release from custody or suspension of a sentence

promesse de comparaître, caution personnelle

promesse de comparaître, caution personnelle

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