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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 39

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Afrikaans

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

afrikaans

afrikaans

countenance

someone's face or facial expression

contenance

contenance

Ex: She maintained a calm countenance during the crisis, reassuring others. 

Elle a gardé un visage calme pendant la crise, rassurant les autres.

resemblance

the state of similarity between two or more things

ressemblance

ressemblance

Ex: Her resemblance to her mother was striking. 

Sa ressemblance avec sa mère était frappante.

deviance

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: Sociologists analyze instances of deviance to examine how social norms are constructed and enforced within a society. 

Les sociologues analysent des cas de déviance pour examiner comment les normes sociales sont construites et appliquées au sein d'une société.

semblance

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

semblant

semblant

Ex: Despite the chaos, the team maintained a semblance of order during the emergency. 

Malgré le chaos, l'équipe a maintenu une apparence d'ordre pendant l'urgence.

reliance

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

dépendance

dépendance

seance
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: During the Victorian era, seances became a popular form of entertainment at social gatherings, with participants eager to communicate with spirits. 

Pendant l'ère victorienne, les séances sont devenues une forme populaire de divertissement lors des rassemblements sociaux, les participants étant désireux de communiquer avec les esprits.

continuance

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

continuité

continuité

Ex: Due to inclement weather, the outdoor event was granted a continuance and rescheduled for the following weekend. 

En raison des intempéries, l'événement en plein air a obtenu un report et a été reprogrammé pour le week-end suivant.

obeisance

behavior that expresses respect, submission, or duty toward someone in authority or of higher status

révérence, geste de respect

révérence, geste de respect

Ex: Her constant obeisance to her mentor bordered on self-effacement. 

Son obséquiosité constante envers son mentor frisait l'effacement de soi.

pittance

a sum of money that is very insufficient

misère, bagatelle

misère, bagatelle

Ex: The scholarship provided only a pittance compared to the rising tuition fees. 

La bourse ne fournissait qu'une misère comparée à l'augmentation des frais de scolarité.

assurance

a firm promise or pledge that something will be done or provided

garantie

garantie

Ex: Emma asked for a written assurance that her job would be protected. 
sustenance

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

nourriture

nourriture

hindrance

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

obstacle

obstacle

Ex: The fallen tree was a hindrance to passing cars. 

L'arbre tombé était un obstacle pour les voitures qui passaient.

predominance

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

prédominance

prédominance

Ex: The predominance of digital media platforms has revolutionized the way information is shared and consumed worldwide. 

La prédominance des plateformes de médias numériques a révolutionné la manière dont l'information est partagée et consommée dans le monde entier.

vengeance

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

vengeance

vengeance

Ex: In an act of vengeance, the rival gang vandalized the property of their adversaries. 

Dans un acte de vengeance, le gang rival a vandalisé la propriété de ses adversaires.

redundance

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

redondance

redondance

Ex: Due to the redundance of staff members performing the same tasks, the company decided to streamline its operations and reduce overhead costs. 

En raison de la redondance des membres du personnel effectuant les mêmes tâches, l'entreprise a décidé de rationaliser ses opérations et de réduire les coûts généraux.

nuance
nuance
[nom]

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

nuance

nuance

Ex: The painter’s work is full of subtle nuances in color and light. 

Le travail du peintre est plein de nuances subtiles de couleur et de lumière.

parlance

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

langage

langage

Ex: The slang term "bail" is commonly used in criminal justice parlance to describe the release of a defendant from custody pending trial. 

Le terme argotique "bail" est couramment utilisé dans le langage de la justice pénale pour décrire la libération d'un accusé en attente de procès.

ambiance

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

ambiance

ambiance

Ex: Soft lighting created a relaxing ambiance in the room. 

Un éclairage doux a créé une ambiance relaxante dans la pièce.

abeyance

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

suspens, sursis

suspens, sursis

Ex: The legal case remained in abeyance pending further investigation into new evidence that had come to light. 

L'affaire judiciaire est restée en suspens en attendant une enquête plus approfondie sur les nouvelles preuves qui avaient été révélées.

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