IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - Caractéristiques humaines

consistently putting in the necessary time and energy to achieve one's goals

appliqué, assidu

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

autonome, indépendant

very determined and not giving up easily

tenace

(of a man or his manners) behaving with courtesy and politeness toward women

galant

characterized by kindness, politeness, and a warm, welcoming demeanor

gracieux, bienveillant

showing sensibility and wisdom, especially in avoiding risks or making decisions

prudent

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

amical

showing kindness and generosity

bienveillant, charitable

having a lack of enthusiasm or interest

peu enthousiaste

exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way

mélodramatique

failing to act with the appropriate level of care or attention, often resulting in harm or damage to others

négligent, délétère

refusing or rejecting something with a feeling of superiority or contempt

dédainueux, méprisant

(of a person) likely to change their mind or feelings in a senseless manner too frequently

volage, inconstant

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

morose, sombre

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

renfrogné, maussade

characterized by an excessive or self-centered focus on one's own interests, needs, or desires

égoïste, égocentrique

lacking in politeness, courtesy, or good manners

impoli, ingrat

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings or suffering of others

cruel

having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions

direct, franc

having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

cynique

stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion

obstiné

intending to cause harm, injury, or distress to others

malveillant

having strong, unreasonable, and unfair opinions or attitudes, especially about a particular race or religion, and refusing to listen to different opinions or ideas

intolérant, dogmatique

clever in deceiving or tricking others

sournois, rusé

adhering to ethical principles and moral behavior

intègre, droit

characterized by a lighthearted and uncontrolled demeanor

frivole

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

ferme, loyal

charming, sweet, or appealing in an innocent way

charmant, séduisant, engageant, attachant