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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS Academic (Score 6-7) - Opinions

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux Opinions qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen académique IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
to denounce

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

dénoncer, condamner

dénoncer, condamner

Ex: The international community denounced the use of chemical weapons in the conflict. 

La communauté internationale a dénoncé l'utilisation d'armes chimiques dans le conflit.

to deplore
to deplore
[verbe]

to openly and strongly disapprove or condemn something

condamner

condamner

Ex: The international community deplored the government's decision to restrict freedom of the press. 

La communauté internationale a déploré la décision du gouvernement de restreindre la liberté de la presse.

to object
to object
[verbe]

to express disapproval of something

être en désaccord avec, s'opposer à

être en désaccord avec, s'opposer à

Ex: The students were encouraged to voice their opinions, and some did object to the new school schedule. 
to reproach

to blame someone for a mistake they made

reprocher

reprocher

Ex: The teacher gently reproached the students for not completing their assignments on time. 

L'enseignant a doucement reproché aux élèves de ne pas avoir terminé leurs devoirs à temps.

to dispute
to dispute
[verbe]

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

disputer

disputer

Ex: The parties involved disputed the terms of the agreement, leading to prolonged negotiations. 
to disparage

to speak negatively about someone, often shaming them

dénigrer, décrier

dénigrer, décrier

Ex: She disparaged the company's previous management, highlighting their alleged failures. 

Elle a dénigré la direction précédente de l'entreprise, mettant en lumière leurs échecs présumés.

to grumble
to grumble
[verbe]

to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

murmurer, ronchonner

murmurer, ronchonner

Ex: He was grumbling under his breath during the meeting. 

Il marmonnait pendant la réunion.

to mutter
to mutter
[verbe]

to complain in a quiet, discontented voice

marmonner,  grommeler

marmonner, grommeler

Ex: Kevin walked away muttering about the unfair decision. 
to gripe
to gripe
[verbe]

to complain or express dissatisfaction about something

râler, se plaindre

râler, se plaindre

Ex: She griped about the slow service at the restaurant. 

Elle s'est plainte du service lent au restaurant.

to scold
to scold
[verbe]

to criticize in a severe and harsh manner

réprimander, gronder

réprimander, gronder

Ex: He scolded the team members who failed to meet the project deadlines last month. 

Il a réprimandé les membres de l'équipe qui n'ont pas respecté les délais du projet le mois dernier.

to revile
to revile
[verbe]

to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

vilipender, injurier

vilipender, injurier

to whine
to whine
[verbe]

to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner

se plaindre

se plaindre

Ex: She tends to whine whenever she has to do chores around the house. 

Elle a tendance à se plaindre chaque fois qu'elle doit faire des tâches ménagères.

to decry
to decry
[verbe]

to openly express one's extreme disapproval or criticism

dénoncer, contester

dénoncer, contester

Ex: The senator decried the proposed legislation during his speech. 

Le sénateur a dénoncé la législation proposée lors de son discours.

to rebuke
to rebuke
[verbe]

to strongly criticize someone for their actions or words

réprimander

réprimander

Ex: The teacher rebuked the student for cheating on the exam last week. 

Le professeur a réprimandé l'élève pour avoir triché à l'examen la semaine dernière.

to vilify
to vilify
[verbe]

to spread bad and awful commentaries about someone in order to damage their reputation

diffamer, calomnier

diffamer, calomnier

Ex: He vilified his ex-colleague after their professional relationship ended. 

Il a diffamé son ancien collègue après la fin de leur relation professionnelle.

to censure
to censure
[verbe]

to strongly criticize in an official manner

censurer

censurer

Ex: The editorial in the newspaper was written to censure the company's questionable business practices. 

L'éditorial dans le journal a été écrit pour censurer les pratiques commerciales douteuses de l'entreprise.

to reprimand

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

réprimander

réprimander

Ex: The captain reprimanded the players for their lack of discipline during the tournament. 

Le capitaine a réprimandé les joueurs pour leur manque de discipline pendant le tournoi.

to badmouth

to criticize or speak unfavorably about someone or something, often in an unfair or unkind way.

dénigrer, médire

dénigrer, médire

Ex: The rival company badmouthed our product during the last industry conference. 

La société rivale a dénigré notre produit lors de la dernière conférence industrielle.

to slander
to slander
[verbe]

to make false and adverse statements about someone for defamation

calomnier

calomnier

to compliment

to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

faire un compliment à

faire un compliment à

Ex: Guests at the party were quick to compliment the host on the delicious and beautifully presented meal. 

Les invités à la fête ont été rapides à complimenter l'hôte pour le repas délicieux et magnifiquement présenté.

to uphold
to uphold
[verbe]

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

soutenir, défendre

soutenir, défendre

Ex: The organization upholds its commitment to environmental sustainability. 

L'organisation maintient son engagement envers la durabilité environnementale.

to rejoice
to rejoice
[verbe]

to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness

se réjouir, être en liesse

se réjouir, être en liesse

Ex: The entire town rejoiced when the long-lost artifact was recovered. 

Toute la ville se réjouit lorsque l'artefact perdu depuis longtemps a été retrouvé.

to reprove
to reprove
[verbe]

to criticize someone for their actions or behavior, often implying a need for correction

réprimander, sermonner, blâmer

réprimander, sermonner, blâmer

Ex: The parent reproved the child for not completing household chores. 

Le parent a réprimandé l'enfant pour ne pas avoir terminé les tâches ménagères.

to affirm
to affirm
[verbe]

to confirm a legal decision or judgment

affirmer

affirmer

Ex: Judges affirmed the decision after review. 

Les juges ont confirmé la décision après l'examen.

to belittle

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

rabaisser, dénigrer

rabaisser, dénigrer

Ex: The teacher belittled students who struggled with the material last semester. 

L'enseignant a rabaissé les étudiants qui avaient des difficultés avec la matière le semestre dernier.

to ridicule

to make fun of someone or something

tourner en ridicule

tourner en ridicule

Ex: He ridiculed the proposal during the meeting, causing tension. 

Il a ridiculisé la proposition pendant la réunion, provoquant des tensions.

to validate

to confirm or prove the accuracy, authencity, or effectiveness of something

confirmer, valider

confirmer, valider

Ex: Ongoing market research helps validate the demand for sustainable products. 

Les recherches de marché en cours aident à valider la demande pour des produits durables.

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