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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 45

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ailment
[nom]

an illness, often a minor one

affection, maladie

affection, maladie

Ex: The clinic offers treatment for a wide range of ailments, from allergies to chronic conditions .La clinique propose un traitement pour une large gamme de **maladies**, des allergies aux affections chroniques.

a feeling we get when somebody or something is funny and exciting

amusement, divertissement

amusement, divertissement

Ex: Participating in a game night with friends brought hours of laughter and amusement.Participer à une soirée jeux entre amis a apporté des heures de rire et de **divertissement**.

someone who asserts a right to something, typically in a legal context

prétendant, prétendante

prétendant, prétendante

Ex: The claimant sought restitution from the government for losses incurred during a natural disaster .Le **demandeur** a demandé réparation au gouvernement pour les pertes subies lors d'une catastrophe naturelle.

the action of keeping someone in a closed space, prison, etc., usually by force

confinement

confinement

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

contentement

contentement

Ex: Contentment is n't about having everything , but being happy with what you have .La **satisfaction** ne consiste pas à tout avoir, mais à être heureux avec ce que l'on a.

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

dénouement

dénouement

Ex: After a thrilling climax , the novel ’s denouement provided a satisfying resolution to all the conflicts .Après un climax passionnant, le **dénouement** du roman a fourni une résolution satisfaisante à tous les conflits.

payment, salary, or compensation received for work or services rendered, often in the context of employment or official position

émoluments

émoluments

Ex: The artist 's emolument from the sale of her paintings provided her with a steady income to support her livelihood .L'**émolument** de l'artiste provenant de la vente de ses peintures lui a fourni un revenu régulier pour subvenir à ses besoins.
ferment
[nom]

a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation

agitation

agitation

Ex: Economic ferment gripped the nation as unemployment soared and businesses struggled to adapt to changing market conditions .Une **fermentation** économique a saisi la nation alors que le chômage montait en flèche et que les entreprises luttaient pour s'adapter aux conditions changeantes du marché.
figment
[nom]

something invented or imagined, often without any basis in reality

fruit, produit

fruit, produit

Ex: The dream felt surreal , filled with figments of surreal creatures and landscapes that did n't exist in the waking world .Le rêve semblait surréel, rempli de **fragments** de créatures et de paysages surréels qui n'existaient pas dans le monde éveillé.

a bond or connection between individuals, often signifying a relationship or tie of loyalty

lien

lien

Ex: Through acts of kindness and compassion , they forged a ligament of empathy that bound their community together during times of hardship .À travers des actes de gentillesse et de compassion, ils ont forgé un **lien** d'empathie qui a uni leur communauté en temps de difficulté.

a pain-relieving liquid or lotion applied to the skin

pommade

pommade

Ex: The liniment had a cooling effect on my sunburned skin .Le **liniment** a eu un effet rafraîchissant sur ma peau brûlée par le soleil.

the process of securely placing or depositing something, often into a designated location or container

dépôt, remise

dépôt, remise

Ex: The cashier made a lodgment of the day 's earnings into the company 's secure vault .Le caissier a effectué un **dépôt** des gains de la journée dans le coffre-fort sécurisé de l'entreprise.

a feeling of joy, cheerfulness, and amusement that spreads warmth and happiness among people

joie, gaieté

joie, gaieté

Ex: As the fireworks lit up the sky , the crowd erupted in cheers and shouts of merriment to ring in the new year .Alors que les feux d'artifice illuminaient le ciel, la foule a éclaté en acclamations et cris de **joie** pour accueillir la nouvelle année.

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

pommade, crème

pommade, crème

Ex: The herbal ointment provided relief from the insect bites by soothing the itching and reducing inflammation .La **pommade** à base de plantes a soulagé les piqûres d'insectes en apaisant les démangeaisons et en réduisant l'inflammation.

a difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to deal with

situation difficile

situation difficile

raiment
[nom]

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

habillement

habillement

Ex: The boutique offered a selection of stylish raiment for customers to choose from .La boutique proposait une sélection de **vêtements** élégants parmi lesquels les clients pouvaient choisir.

a military officer appointed to assist a senior officer

aide de camp

aide de camp

Ex: Major Thompson 's aide-de-camp assisted with intelligence gathering and strategic planning for upcoming missions .L'**aide-de-camp** du major Thompson a aidé à la collecte de renseignements et à la planification stratégique pour les missions à venir.

a person or thing that is strongly disliked or feared

bête noire

bête noire

Ex: My particular bête noire is cigarette butts being left in half-empty glasses.Mon **bête noire** particulier est les mégots de cigarette laissés dans des verres à moitié vides.

small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

bric-à-brac

bric-à-brac

Ex: His desk was cluttered with bric-a-brac collected during his travels , each item holding sentimental value and memories of past adventures .Son bureau était encombré de **bibelots** ramassés pendant ses voyages, chaque objet ayant une valeur sentimentale et des souvenirs d'aventures passées.

complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation

carte blanche

carte blanche

Ex: The author was offered carte blanche by the publisher to write the book however he saw fit , without any constraints on content or style .L'auteur s'est vu offrir **carte blanche** par l'éditeur pour écrire le livre comme il l'entendait, sans aucune contrainte sur le contenu ou le style.
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