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Compétences Lexicales SAT 5 - Leçon 45

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ailment
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.
amusement

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**.
claimant

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.
confinement

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

confinement

confinement

contentment

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.
denouement

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.
emolument

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
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
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.
ligament

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.
liniment

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.
lodgment

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.
merriment

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.
ointment

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.
predicament

a difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to deal with

situation difficile

situation difficile

raiment
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.
aide-de-camp

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.
bete noire

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.
bric-a-brac

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.
carte blanche

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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