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Humanités SAT - Activité et Comportement

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à l'activité et au comportement, tels que "galvaniser", "caprice", "frivole", etc., dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
to entice
[verbe]

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

inciter à faire

inciter à faire

Ex: The restaurant enticed diners downtown with its unique fusion cuisine and lively atmosphere .Le restaurant a **séduit** les dineurs du centre-ville avec sa cuisine fusion unique et son atmosphère animée.

to push someone into taking action, particularly by evoking a strong emotion in them

galvaniser

galvaniser

Ex: The speaker 's passionate words galvanized the audience into volunteering for the cause .Les mots passionnés de l'orateur ont **galvanisé** le public à se porter volontaire pour la cause.
to impel
[verbe]

to strongly encourage someone to take action

pousser

pousser

Ex: The alarming statistics about climate change impelled scientists to intensify their research efforts .Les statistiques alarmantes sur le changement climatique ont **poussé** les scientifiques à intensifier leurs efforts de recherche.
to spur
[verbe]

to give someone encouragement or motivation

inciter, stimuler

inciter, stimuler

Ex: The positive feedback has successfully spurred individuals to pursue their passions .Les retours positifs ont réussi à **stimuler** les individus à poursuivre leurs passions.
to urge
[verbe]

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

exhorter, presser

exhorter, presser

Ex: As the deadline approached , the manager urged the employees to complete their tasks promptly .Alors que la date limite approchait, le manager a **exhorté** les employés à terminer leurs tâches rapidement.
to coax
[verbe]

to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

amadouer

amadouer

Ex: The team leader tried to coax a quieter coworker into expressing their ideas during the meeting .Le chef d'équipe a essayé de **convaincre** un collègue plus silencieux d'exprimer ses idées pendant la réunion.

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

persuader

persuader

Ex: He was easily persuaded by the idea of a weekend getaway .Il a été facilement **convaincu** par l'idée d'un week-end d'évasion.

to make someone not to do something

dissuader

dissuader

Ex: They were dissuading their colleagues from participating in the risky venture .Ils **dissuadaient** leurs collègues de participer à l'entreprise risquée.
to dabble
[verbe]

to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

s'initier, barboter

s'initier, barboter

Ex: During the weekend , they would dabble in cookingPendant le week-end, ils s'essayaient à la cuisine.
to partake
[verbe]

to participate in an event or activity

participer, prendre part

participer, prendre part

Ex: Local residents often partake in community events to strengthen neighborhood bonds.Les résidents locaux **participent** souvent à des événements communautaires pour renforcer les liens de voisinage.
to venture
[verbe]

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

s'aventurer

s'aventurer

Ex: They ventured deep into the mountains , hoping to find a hidden treasure .Ils se sont **aventurés** profondément dans les montagnes, espérant trouver un trésor caché.
to emulate
[verbe]

to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

imiter

imiter

Ex: The team emulated the winning strategies of their competitors in the tournament .L'équipe a **émulé** les stratégies gagnantes de leurs concurrents dans le tournoi.
to mimic
[verbe]

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

imiter

imiter

Ex: The fashion designer decided to mimic the trends of the 1960s in her latest collection .Le créateur de mode a décidé d'**imiter** les tendances des années 1960 dans sa dernière collection.
to imitate
[verbe]

to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

imiter, copier

imiter, copier

Ex: The actor imitated the character 's gestures perfectly during the performance .L'acteur a **imitée** les gestes du personnage parfaitement pendant la performance.
to tease
[verbe]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

taquiner, asticoter

taquiner, asticoter

Ex: Couples may tease each other affectionately , adding a touch of humor to their relationship .Les couples peuvent **taquiner** affectueusement l'autre, ajoutant une touche d'humour à leur relation.

to torment someone by showing or promising something desirable that remains just out of reach

titiller

titiller

Ex: The treasure map tantalized the explorers with hints of gold .La carte au trésor **tantalisa** les explorateurs avec des indices d'or.
to belie
[verbe]

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

tromper sur, ne pas donner l'impression de

tromper sur, ne pas donner l'impression de

Ex: The report 's optimistic tone belies the actual difficulties the company is facing .Le ton optimiste du rapport **cache** les difficultés réelles auxquelles l'entreprise est confrontée.
to bombard
[verbe]

to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

bombarder

bombarder

to lurk
[verbe]

to remain hidden or move stealthily, often with a sinister or suspicious intent

rôder, se tapir

rôder, se tapir

one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner

propension, tendance

propension, tendance

a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

tendance, propension

tendance, propension

Ex: His tendency toward perfectionism slowed down the project .Sa **tendance** vers le perfectionnisme a ralenti le projet.

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

propension, inclination

propension, inclination

a person's or animal's natural or inherent characteristics, influencing their behavior, mood, and emotional responses

tempérament

tempérament

caprice
[nom]

a sudden and unpredictable change in mood, behavior, or decision

caprice

caprice

ritual
[nom]

a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly

rituel, cérémonie

rituel, cérémonie

regimen
[nom]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

régime

régime

Ex: The athlete adhered to a disciplined diet regimen, carefully monitoring his caloric intake and nutrient balance to optimize performance .L'athlète a suivi un **régime** alimentaire discipliné, surveillant attentivement son apport calorique et son équilibre nutritionnel pour optimiser ses performances.

the ability to influence a person or situation through the strategic use of resources to achieve a desired outcome

influence, pouvoir de négociation

influence, pouvoir de négociation

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

modération

modération

the ability to perceive and respond to subtle changes, signals, or emotions in one's environment or in others

sensibilité

sensibilité

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

ambivalence

ambivalence

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

éducation, élevage

éducation, élevage

an excessive or abnormal tendency to lie and fabricate stories, often without any clear motive or benefit

mythomanie

mythomanie

uproar
[nom]

a situation where there is a lot of noise caused by upset or angry people

tollé, protestations

tollé, protestations

rote
[nom]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

répétition

répétition

a small degree or appearance of something that is not completely present or fully realized, implying a somewhat similarity

semblance, apparence

semblance, apparence

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

traitement, manière de gérer

traitement, manière de gérer

paranoiac
[Adjectif]

exhibiting excessive or irrational suspicion and mistrust of others

paranoïaque, paranoïde

paranoïaque, paranoïde

competitive
[Adjectif]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

compétitif, ambitieux

compétitif, ambitieux

participatory
[Adjectif]

characterized by the active involvement and engagement of people in decision-making or activities

participatif,  participative

participatif, participative

Ex: Participatory art projects invite the public to contribute to the creation of the artwork , making the process inclusive and dynamic .Les projets d'art **participatifs** invitent le public à contribuer à la création de l'œuvre d'art, rendant le processus inclusif et dynamique.
frenetic
[Adjectif]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frénétique

frénétique

Ex: The children ’s frenetic laughter echoed through the playground .Le rire **frénétique** des enfants a résonné dans le terrain de jeu.
rowdy
[Adjectif]

(of a person) noisy, disruptive, and often behaving in a disorderly or unruly way

bruyant, turbulent

bruyant, turbulent

adventurous
[Adjectif]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

aventureux, aventurier

aventureux, aventurier

vibrant
[Adjectif]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

dynamique, énergique

dynamique, énergique

addictive
[Adjectif]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

addictif

addictif

impetuous
[Adjectif]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impétueux

impétueux

Ex: The impetuous teenager decided to skip school for a road trip , facing consequences from both parents and teachers .L'adolescent **impétueux** a décidé de sécher l'école pour un road trip, faisant face aux conséquences de ses parents et de ses enseignants.
expeditious
[Adjectif]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

expéditif

expéditif

brisk
[Adjectif]

quick and energetic in movement or action

vif, énergique

vif, énergique

undercover
[Adjectif]

working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

clandestin, secret

clandestin, secret

sedentary
[Adjectif]

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

sédentaire

sédentaire

tumultuous
[Adjectif]

having chaotic and unstable characteristics

tumultueux, agité

tumultueux, agité

sedate
[Adjectif]

calm, quiet, and composed, often with a serious demeanor

calme, posé

calme, posé

hectic
[Adjectif]

extremely busy and chaotic

mouvementé

mouvementé

responsive
[Adjectif]

reacting to people and events quickly and in a positive way

réactif, répondant rapidement

réactif, répondant rapidement

Ex: The teacher is responsive to her students ' questions , ensuring everyone understands the material .L'enseignante est **réactive** aux questions de ses élèves, en veillant à ce que tout le monde comprenne le matériel.
hands-on
[Adjectif]

involving direct participation or intervention in a task or activity, rather than simply observing or delegating it to others

pratique, direct

pratique, direct

bungled
[Adjectif]

poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

raté, mal exécuté

raté, mal exécuté

exploratory
[Adjectif]

involving or intended for the purpose of discovering or investigating something new or unknown

exploratoire, de découverte

exploratoire, de découverte

excursive
[Adjectif]

(of a lecture, writing, etc.) likely to wander off the main topic in a confusing and incomprehensible way

décousu,  digressif

décousu, digressif

Ex: Despite the excursive nature of his speech , he managed to keep the audience engaged with varied stories .Malgré la nature **digressive** de son discours, il a réussi à maintenir l'attention du public avec des histoires variées.
frivolous
[Adjectif]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frivole

frivole

without anyone's help, solely relying on one's own efforts

seulement, par ses propres moyens

seulement, par ses propres moyens

rigorously
[Adverbe]

in a very thorough and precise manner, paying close attention to every detail

rigoureusement

rigoureusement

strategically
[Adverbe]

in a manner that relates to strategies, plans, or the overall approach designed to achieve long-term goals or objectives

stratégiquement, de manière stratégique

stratégiquement, de manière stratégique

leisurely
[Adverbe]

in a relaxed, unhurried manner

lentement, tranquillement

lentement, tranquillement

compulsively
[Adverbe]

in a manner driven by an uncontrollable urge or need, often repetitive or excessive

compulsivement, de manière compulsive

compulsivement, de manière compulsive

tenderly
[Adverbe]

in a gentle, affectionate, or caring manner

tendrement, avec tendresse

tendrement, avec tendresse

studiously
[Adverbe]

with great care, attention, and effort

avec soin, avec application

avec soin, avec application

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