Vocabulaire Essentiel pour l'Examen SAT - Collocations

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

innover

to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

prêter attention à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

contacter quelqu'un

to cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder

faire un carnage

to create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something

to raise doubts about the validity, truthfulness, or reliability of something

remettre quelque chose en question

to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

exprimer son inquiétude

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

oeil nu

to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

établir les fondations de quelque chose

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

être logique

to show respect, admiration, or recognition to someone or something

respecter ou admirer quelqu'un ou quelque chose

to use something such as power or influence that one has in order to achieve a particular result

exercer

in a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung

faux

to assign or instruct someone to start working on a specific task or job

mettre quelqu'un au travail

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

tâtonnements

to form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical manner

juger quelqu'un

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

Gagner de l'argent

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

avoir les dernières nouvelles concernant quelqu'un ou quelque chose

extremely frightened to the point of being unable to move or react

peur raide

to stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

surmonter quelque chose

to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

établir les fondations de quelque chose

to direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific

tourner l'attention

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

tenir promesse

to maintain financial stability or solvency

rester à flot

to give support or credibility to a belief, theory, or statement

accorder du crédit

the form or means through which ideas, emotions, or artistic creativity are conveyed or communicated

moyen d'expression

to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

arriver à une conclusion

to make progress or advance in a significant way

faire des progrès

to attract or receive attention, often by means of effort, achievement, or significance

attirer l'attention

to formally or officially provide a cautionary notice or advice regarding a potential danger, threat, or undesirable outcome

émettre un avertissement

to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

sensibiliser

to enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions

profiter des avantages positifs de quelque chose

to experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation

subir la défaite

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

tenir quelque chose de sacré

to devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous

élaborer un plan

to consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment

voir bon

to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

poser une question

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

animation

to gradually increase the strength, force, or speed of an activity or process

créer une dynamique

to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

obligé

to be filled with a specific quality, flavor, etc.

être imprégné de

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

accomplir (une promesse ou une attente)

to reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion

to cause injury, harm, or pain in a physical struggle or conflict

prélever du sang

used to show that something is available for someone to use whenever necessary

à sa disposition

to have a great amount of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone or something

tenir en haute estime

to remain valid or accurate over time or in various situations

rester vrai

used to connect two related statements, showing that the same reasoning or principle applies to both

par la même occasion

used to indicate that someone is free to do something in whichever way they prefer

comme quelqu'un veut

to carry out someone's orders or commands, often without question or hesitation

faire ce qu'on veut

to act in a way that is overly familiar or inappropriate without permission or proper authority

prendre des libertés

used to indicate that something is provided or made possible by a specific person as a gesture of courtesy or generosity

gracieuseté de