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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour l'Examen SAT - Mots Littéraires

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots littéraires anglais, tels que "connive", "pathos", "semblance", etc., dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SATs.

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acquirement

an ability or skill that has been developed through training or practice

acquisition, compétence

acquisition, compétence

Ex: The acquirement of public speaking abilities transformed her confidence on stage. 

L'acquisition de compétences en prise de parole en public a transformé sa confiance sur scène.

versed
versed
[Adjectif]

knowledgeable or skilled in a particular field or activity, typically as a result of experience or study

versé, expérimenté

versé, expérimenté

Ex: He is highly versed in computer programming languages, which makes him a sought-after developer. 

Il est très versé dans les langages de programmation informatique, ce qui fait de lui un développeur très recherché.

intrepid
intrepid
[Adjectif]

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

intrépide

intrépide

Ex: Facing numerous dangers, the intrepid firefighter saved lives without hesitation. 

Face à de nombreux dangers, le intrépide pompier a sauvé des vies sans hésitation.

temerity

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

témérité

témérité

Ex: His temerity led him to openly criticize the well-respected leader. 

Sa témérité l'a conduit à critiquer ouvertement le leader très respecté.

evenhanded
evenhanded
[Adjectif]

fair in judgment or treatment

impartial, équitable

impartial, équitable

Ex: The manager's evenhanded approach to employee evaluations fosters a positive work environment. 

L'approche équitable du manager en matière d'évaluations des employés favorise un environnement de travail positif.

accursed
accursed
[Adjectif]

condemned to suffer or face misfortune as a result of supernatural punishment

maudit, fichu

maudit, fichu

Ex: The accursed witch cursed the kingdom with eternal winter. 

La maudite sorcière a maudit le royaume avec un hiver éternel.

trying
trying
[Adjectif]

hard to manage or endure

difficile, pénible

difficile, pénible

Ex: The trying workload left her exhausted by the end of the week. 

La charge de travail épuisante l'a laissée épuisée à la fin de la semaine.

taxing
taxing
[Adjectif]

demanding or requiring a considerable amount of effort and energy to deal with

épuisant, exténuant

épuisant, exténuant

Ex: Studying for finals can be extremely taxing on students. 

Préparer les examens finaux peut être extrêmement éprouvant pour les étudiants.

garb
garb
[nom]

the clothes or attire that someone wears, often chosen for a specific occasion or purpose

tenue, costume

tenue, costume

Ex: Traditional wedding garb in that culture includes intricate embroidery and vibrant colors. 

Le costume traditionnel de mariage dans cette culture comprend des broderies complexes et des couleurs vibrantes.

order
order
[nom]

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals

ordre, confrérie

ordre, confrérie

Ex: She joined a religious order dedicated to charitable work in impoverished communities. 
heather
heather
[nom]

yarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors

tweed, mélange de couleurs

tweed, mélange de couleurs

Ex: She knitted a heather scarf using yarn that incorporated flecks of red and purple. 
clump
clump
[nom]

a tightly packed or clustered group or mass

un groupe serré, une masse compacte

un groupe serré, une masse compacte

Ex: A clump of trees provided shade by the lake. 

Un groupe d'arbres fournissait de l'ombre près du lac.

feast
feast
[nom]

a meal with fine food, typically for many people, celebrating a special event

festin, gueuleton, banquet

festin, gueuleton, banquet

Ex: Thanksgiving dinner is a traditional feast in the U.S. 

Le dîner de Thanksgiving est un festin traditionnel aux États-Unis.

bristle
bristle
[nom]

a short, thick, coarse hair growing naturally on an animal or person

poil

poil

Ex: He felt the bristles of his unshaven chin. 

Il sentit les soies de son menton non rasé.

sundry
sundry
[Adjectif]

a collection of different kinds of items gathered together without any particular order

divers, varié

divers, varié

Ex: She found sundry clothes in the laundry basket, including socks, shirts, and jeans. 

Elle a trouvé divers vêtements dans le panier à linge, y compris des chaussettes, des chemises et des jeans.

modicum
modicum
[nom]

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

un minimum de

un minimum de

Ex: The restaurant offers a modicum of charm, but the service could be improved. 

Le restaurant offre un minimum de charme, mais le service pourrait être amélioré.

to attend
to attend
[verbe]

to manage or take care of a situation, task, or responsibility successfully

s'occuper de, prendre en charge

s'occuper de, prendre en charge

Ex: He quickly attended to the broken pipe and stopped the leak. 
to trail
to trail
[verbe]

to be pulled or dragged along behind someone or something

traîner

traîner

Ex: Her scarf was trailing behind her as she ran. 
tippler
tippler
[nom]

a person who regularly enjoys drinking alcohol, often seen indulging in social settings

buveur, noceur

buveur, noceur

Ex: The local pub attracts many tipplers who appreciate its wide selection of wines. 

Le pub local attire de nombreux buveurs qui apprécient sa large sélection de vins.

melancholy

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

mélancolie

mélancolie

Ex: The beauty of the sunset filled him with a sense of melancholy, reminding him of lost opportunities. 

La beauté du coucher de soleil l'a rempli d'un sentiment de mélancolie, lui rappelant les opportunités perdues.

queer
queer
[Adjectif]

deviating from what is considered conventional or expected

étrange, bizarre

étrange, bizarre

Ex: The whole situation felt queer, leaving everyone puzzled. 

Toute la situation semblait étrange, laissant tout le monde perplexe.

stale
stale
[Adjectif]

lacking freshness or excitement due to overuse, age, or repetition

éventé, rassis

éventé, rassis

Ex: Their conversation topics became stale, lacking the excitement they once had. 

Les sujets de leur conversation sont devenus éculés, manquant de l'excitation qu'ils avaient autrefois.

stilted
stilted
[Adjectif]

showing a formal stiffness, often without a natural flow

guindé, contraint

guindé, contraint

Ex: The party conversation became stilted when they ran out of topics to discuss. 

La conversation de la fête est devenue guindée lorsqu'ils ont manqué de sujets à discuter.

bosom
bosom
[nom]

a person's chest

poitrine

poitrine

Ex: He wore a medal proudly on his bosom, close to his heart. 

Il portait fièrement une médaille sur son poitrine, près de son cœur.

prow
prow
[nom]

the forward part of a ship or boat, typically pointed and leading ahead through the water

proue, étrave

proue, étrave

Ex: He stood at the prow of the boat, enjoying the view of the approaching coastline. 

Il se tenait à la proue du bateau, profitant de la vue sur la côte qui approchait.

to abash
to abash
[verbe]

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

embarrasser

embarrasser

Ex: The shy teenager was easily abashed by even the slightest attention or scrutiny. 

L'adolescent timide était facilement confus par la moindre attention ou examen.

to connive
to connive
[verbe]

to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit

comploter, être de connivence

comploter, être de connivence

Ex: Last year, the rival companies connived to fix prices and drive out competition. 

L'année dernière, les entreprises rivales ont comliqué pour fixer les prix et éliminer la concurrence.

bondsman

(law) a man who guarantees another person's obligation by signing a bond

garant, caution

garant, caution

Ex: A licensed bondsman provided the required financial security. 
to flounder

to move clumsily or struggle while walking

se débattre, patauger

se débattre, patauger

Ex: The injured athlete tried to flounder off the field, visibly limping with each step. 

L'athlète blessé a essayé de se débattre pour quitter le terrain, boitant visiblement à chaque pas.

throng
throng
[nom]

a large crowd of people gathered closely together

foule

foule

Ex: By midday, a throng had formed around the street performer. 

Vers midi, une foule s'était formée autour de l'artiste de rue.

to ransack
to ransack
[verbe]

to search a place thoroughly, often in a rough or disorderly manner, especially with the intention of stealing or causing damage

fouiller, saccager

fouiller, saccager

Ex: Protesters ransacked the government offices, destroying documents and equipment. 

Les manifestants ont saccagé les bureaux du gouvernement, détruisant des documents et du matériel.

to demur
to demur
[verbe]

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

rechigner

rechigner

Ex: The committee member demurred at the proposed budget, expressing concerns about its feasibility. 

Le membre du comité a émis des réserves sur le budget proposé, exprimant des inquiétudes quant à sa faisabilité.

to accost
to accost
[verbe]

to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

aborder, accoster

aborder, accoster

Ex: She accosted me yesterday, asking for directions to the nearest bus stop. 

Elle m'a abordé hier, demandant des indications pour le plus proche arrêt de bus.

despondency

the state of being unhappy and despairing

découragement

découragement

Ex: The loss of her job plunged her into a deep sense of despondency, unsure of how to move forward. 

La perte de son emploi l'a plongée dans un profond sentiment de découragement, ne sachant pas comment aller de l'avant.

deprecatory
deprecatory
[Adjectif]

characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance

dépréciatif, dénigrant

dépréciatif, dénigrant

Ex: The deprecatory attitude towards traditional methods hindered progress in the research. 

L'attitude dépréciative envers les méthodes traditionnelles a entravé les progrès dans la recherche.

to slight
to slight
[verbe]

to treat someone disrespectfully by showing a lack of attention or consideration

dédaigner, ignorer délibérément

dédaigner, ignorer délibérément

Ex: During the meeting, his decision to leave without saying goodbye seemed to slight the efforts of the team. 
indigo
indigo
[Adjectif]

having a rich color between dark blue and purple

indigo

indigo

pyre
pyre
[nom]

a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral

bûcher funéraire

bûcher funéraire

Ex: Traditionally, bodies were placed on a pyre beside the river. 

Traditionnellement, les corps étaient placés sur un bûcher à côté de la rivière.

mirth
mirth
[nom]

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

hilarité, rires

hilarité, rires

Ex: A wave of mirth swept through the audience during the comedian's hilarious stand-up routine. 

Une vague de joie a balayé le public pendant le numéro hilarant de l'humoriste.

to croon
to croon
[verbe]

to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone

fredonner, murmurer une chanson

fredonner, murmurer une chanson

Ex: The singer crooned a love song that captivated the entire audience. 

Le chanteur a chanté doucement une chanson d'amour qui a captivé tout le public.

to await
to await
[verbe]

to wait for something or someone

attendre

attendre

Ex: She sat by the window, awaiting the delivery of an important package. 
listlessly
listlessly
[Adverbe]

in a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

sans énergie, avec nonchalance

sans énergie, avec nonchalance

Ex: He stared out the window listlessly, watching the rain. 

Il regardait par la fenêtre sans entrain, en regardant la pluie.

stately
stately
[Adjectif]

impressive and great in size

majestueux, imposant

majestueux, imposant

Ex: The stately ship sailed into the harbor, its massive size and elegant design capturing the attention of onlookers. 

Le navire majestueux a navigué dans le port, sa taille massive et son design élégant captivant l'attention des spectateurs.

to wend
to wend
[verbe]

to travel or proceed on a course, especially slowly or indirectly

se diriger, cheminer

se diriger, cheminer

Ex: The river wends its way through the valley, creating a picturesque landscape. 

La rivière serpente à travers la vallée, créant un paysage pittoresque.

to languish

to fail to be successful or make any progress

languir, traîner en longueur

languir, traîner en longueur

Ex: Without proper support and resources, many talented students languish in underfunded schools. 

Sans soutien et ressources appropriés, de nombreux étudiants talentueux périssent dans des écoles sous-financées.

to wince
to wince
[verbe]

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

grimacer

grimacer

Ex: She winced at the sharp pain in her ankle after twisting it on the uneven pavement. 

Elle grimaça à la douleur aiguë dans sa cheville après l'avoir tordue sur le trottoir inégal.

tempest
tempest
[nom]

a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

tempête, orage violent

tempête, orage violent

trace
trace
[nom]

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

trace, vestige

trace, vestige

Ex: The fire destroyed almost every trace of the building. 
spoiled
spoiled
[Adjectif]

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

gâté, pourri

gâté, pourri

Ex: His spoiled behavior at the restaurant was embarrassing, as he threw a tantrum when his meal wasn't perfect. 

Son comportement gâté au restaurant était embarrassant, alors qu'il faisait une crise parce que son repas n'était pas parfait.

smouldering
smouldering
[Adjectif]

related to a state of intense or suppressed anger that is simmering beneath the surface, often not openly expressed

coulant, brûlant

coulant, brûlant

Ex: She could feel the smouldering resentment in the room after the argument. 

Elle pouvait sentir la rancœur latente dans la pièce après la dispute.

daredevil
daredevil
[Adjectif]

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

casse-cou, risque-tout

casse-cou, risque-tout

Ex: As a daredevil stunt performer, she continuously pushes the boundaries of danger in her acts. 

En tant que cascadeuse téméraire, elle repousse continuellement les limites du danger dans ses numéros.

bower
bower
[nom]

a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

tonnelle, berceau de verdure

tonnelle, berceau de verdure

Ex: The couple exchanged vows in a romantic bower adorned with flowers. 

Le couple a échangé des vœux dans un bosquet romantique orné de fleurs.

to sequester

to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact

isoler, mettre à part

isoler, mettre à part

Ex: The jury members were sequestered during the high-profile trial to ensure they were not influenced by external factors. 

Les membres du jury ont été séquestrés pendant le procès très médiatisé pour s'assurer qu'ils n'étaient pas influencés par des facteurs externes.

basely
basely
[Adverbe]

in a manner that is dishonorable, mean, or morally low

bassement, de manière ignoble

bassement, de manière ignoble

Ex: She was accused of acting basely by taking credit for her colleague's work. 

Elle a été accusée d'avoir agi bassement en s'attribuant le mérite du travail de son collègue.

to acquit
to acquit
[verbe]

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

acquitter

acquitter

Ex: The jury unanimously decided to acquit the defendant due to lack of evidence. 

Le jury a décidé à l'unanimité d'acquitter l'accusé en raison d'un manque de preuves.

leave
leave
[nom]

permission or authorization to do something

permission, autorisation

permission, autorisation

Ex: She requested leave to appeal the decision. 
to apostrophize

to directly address someone or something in a passionate or emotional manner

apostropher, interpeller

apostropher, interpeller

Ex: The orator apostrophized the crowd, urging them to rise up and demand change. 

L'orateur a apostrophé la foule, les exhortant à se lever et à exiger un changement.

to swoon
to swoon
[verbe]

to lose consciousness temporarily, often due to strong emotion, heat, or exhaustion

s'évanouir, tomber dans les pommes

s'évanouir, tomber dans les pommes

Ex: He swooned when he saw his favorite celebrity in person. 

Il s'évanouit quand il a vu sa célébrité préférée en personne.

wreath
wreath
[nom]

a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a decoration or tribute

couronne, guirlande

couronne, guirlande

Ex: The bride carried a beautiful wreath of roses down the aisle. 

La mariée portait une couronne de roses magnifique en descendant l'allée.

to blight
to blight
[verbe]

to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions

gâcher, ruiner, briser

gâcher, ruiner, briser

Ex: The disease blighted the entire orchard, leaving it barren for years. 

La maladie a ravagé tout le verger, le laissant stérile pendant des années.

stringent
stringent
[Adjectif]

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

strict, rigoureux

strict, rigoureux

Ex: The government imposed stringent measures to control the spread of the virus. 

Le gouvernement a imposé des mesures strictes pour contrôler la propagation du virus.

stubble
stubble
[nom]

the leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested

chaume, étoupe

chaume, étoupe

Ex: Stubble from the cornfield covered the ground. 

Les chaumes du champ de maïs couvraient le sol.

pathos
pathos
[nom]

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

pathos

pathos

Ex: The painting possessed a profound pathos, capturing the essence of human suffering. 

La peinture possédait un pathos profond, capturant l'essence de la souffrance humaine.

vatic
vatic
[Adjectif]

describing someone or something having qualities associated with prophecy or foresight

prophétique, visionnaire

prophétique, visionnaire

Ex: His vatic dreams often provided eerie glimpses into possible futures. 

Ses rêves vatic offraient souvent des aperçus étranges d'avenirs possibles.

anon
anon
[Adverbe]

used to indicate that something will happen or be done soon, without delay

bientôt, sous peu

bientôt, sous peu

Ex: The repairman said he would arrive anon to fix the broken appliance. 

Le réparateur a dit qu'il arriverait bientôt pour réparer l'appareil cassé.

edifice
edifice
[nom]

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

édifice

édifice

Ex: The government edifice housed offices for various departments. 

L'édifice gouvernemental abritait des bureaux pour divers départements.

to evince
to evince
[verbe]

to clearly express or show a feeling, quality, or attitude through words, actions, or appearance

manifester, montrer, faire preuve de

manifester, montrer, faire preuve de

Ex: The child evinced fear when the thunderstorm began. 

L'enfant a manifesté de la peur lorsque l'orage a commencé.

semblance

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

semblant

semblant

Ex: Despite the chaos, the team maintained a semblance of order during the emergency. 

Malgré le chaos, l'équipe a maintenu une apparence d'ordre pendant l'urgence.

injudiciously
injudiciously
[Adverbe]

in a manner that lacks good judgment or discretion

imprudemment, sans jugement

imprudemment, sans jugement

Ex: The project failed because they managed funds injudiciously. 

Le projet a échoué parce qu'ils ont géré les fonds injudicieusement.

clad
clad
[Adjectif]

wearing clothes, especially in a particular manner or material

vêtu, habillé

vêtu, habillé

Ex: She was clad in a warm sweater and jeans for the chilly weather. 

Elle était vêtue d'un pull chaud et d'un jean pour le temps froid.

tavern
tavern
[nom]

a place where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served, often for socializing

taverne, auberge

taverne, auberge

Ex: The tavern served a variety of beers and pub food. 

La taverne servait une variété de bières et de plats de pub.

to gainsay
to gainsay
[verbe]

to disagree or deny that something is true

réfuter, contredire

réfuter, contredire

Ex: Despite her efforts to gainsay the allegations, the truth eventually came to light. 

Malgré ses efforts pour contredire les allégations, la vérité a fini par éclater.

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