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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 39

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one of the official languages of South Africa with a west Germanic root, which is also spoken in Namibia

afrikaans

afrikaans

someone's face or facial expression

contenance

contenance

Ex: Her countenance betrayed her nervousness as she waited for the interview to begin .Son **visage** trahissait sa nervosité alors qu'elle attendait que l'entretien commence.

the state of similarity between two or more things

ressemblance

ressemblance

Ex: They were amazed by the resemblance of the child to her grandmother .Ils étaient étonnés par la **ressemblance** de l'enfant avec sa grand-mère.

actions or conduct that departs from societal norms, expectations, or standards, often perceived as unconventional, abnormal, or unacceptable by the larger community

déviance

déviance

Ex: In anthropology , researchers explore cultural variations in definitions of deviance, recognizing that what is considered acceptable behavior can vary widely across different societies .En anthropologie, les chercheurs explorent les variations culturelles dans les définitions de la **déviance**, reconnaissant que ce qui est considéré comme un comportement acceptable peut varier considérablement selon les différentes sociétés.

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

semblant

semblant

Ex: Her calm demeanor gave a semblance of control , even though she was feeling anxious inside .Son calme apparent donnait une **apparence** de contrôle, bien qu'elle se sentait anxieuse à l'intérieur.

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

dépendance

dépendance

seance
[nom]

a gathering where individuals attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead, typically led by a medium

séance de spiritisme

séance de spiritisme

Ex: Despite skepticism from some attendees , the seance yielded what appeared to be messages from beyond the grave , providing comfort and closure to those present .Malgré le scepticisme de certains participants, la **séance** a donné ce qui semblait être des messages d'outre-tombe, offrant réconfort et clôture à ceux présents.

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

continuité

continuité

Ex: The court issued a continuance in the divorce proceedings to give the parties more time to negotiate a settlement .Le tribunal a émis un **ajournement** dans les procédures de divorce pour donner aux parties plus de temps pour négocier un règlement.

the act of deference or respect, typically expressed through a gesture such as a bow or curtsy

révérence, geste de respect

révérence, geste de respect

Ex: The soldiers saluted the commanding officer as a gesture of obeisance before carrying out their orders .Les soldats ont salué l'officier commandant en **signe de déférence** avant d'exécuter leurs ordres.

a sum of money that is very insufficient

misère, bagatelle

misère, bagatelle

Ex: They offered him a pittance for the artwork , far less than its true value .Ils lui ont offert une **piètre somme** pour l'œuvre d'art, bien moins que sa vraie valeur.

a promise or pledge to do something

garantie

garantie

the nourishing substances or food that provide the necessary nutrients and energy to sustain life

nourriture

nourriture

a person or thing that gets in the way or obstructs movement

obstacle

obstacle

Ex: Wearing heavy clothing can be a hindrance in warm weather .Porter des vêtements lourds peut être un **obstacle** par temps chaud.

the quality of being the most significant or influential element in a particular situation or context

prédominance

prédominance

Ex: Within the ecosystem , the predominance of a single species can have far-reaching effects on the entire food chain and ecosystem dynamics .Dans l'écosystème, la **prédominance** d'une seule espèce peut avoir des effets considérables sur toute la chaîne alimentaire et la dynamique de l'écosystème.

the act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone as retribution for a perceived wrongdoing or injury

vengeance

vengeance

Ex: Despite the temptation for vengeance, the protagonist chose to forgive his enemies and pursue reconciliation instead .Malgré la tentation de la **vengeance**, le protagoniste a choisi de pardonner à ses ennemis et de poursuivre la réconciliation à la place.

the unnecessary repetition or inclusion of something, often resulting in excess or waste

redondance

redondance

Ex: The redundance of safety features in the design ensured that even if one failed , there would be backup measures in place to prevent accidents .La **redondance** des caractéristiques de sécurité dans la conception a assuré que même si une échouait, il y aurait des mesures de sauvegarde en place pour éviter les accidents.
nuance
[nom]

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

nuance

nuance

Ex: His argument lacked the nuance needed to address the complexities of the issue .Son argument manquait de la **nuance** nécessaire pour aborder les complexités du problème.

the particular style or manner of speaking or writing used in a specific group, profession, or context

langage

langage

Ex: Within the gaming community , the parlance for a player who is new to a game is often " noob " or " newbie . "Au sein de la communauté des joueurs, le **jargon** pour désigner un joueur nouveau dans un jeu est souvent "noob" ou "newbie".

the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences

ambiance

ambiance

Ex: The ambiance of the beach at sunset was magical , with the sky painted in shades of orange and pink , and the sound of waves crashing on the shore .

a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption

suspens, sursis

suspens, sursis

Ex: The negotiations between the two parties were placed in abeyance as both sides sought clarification on certain key issues .Les négociations entre les deux parties ont été mises en **abeyance** alors que les deux camps cherchaient des clarifications sur certaines questions clés.
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