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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour l'Examen SAT - Défis et Luttes

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux défis et aux luttes, tels que "strive", "feat", "persist", etc., dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SATs.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
to withstand

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

résister, supporter

résister, supporter

Ex: The athlete trained rigorously to withstand the physical demands of the competition. 

L'athlète s'est entraîné rigoureusement pour résister aux exigences physiques de la compétition.

to tolerate

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

tolérer, supporter

tolérer, supporter

Ex: Tolerating criticism is essential for personal growth and professional development. 
to struggle

to engage in a violent fight with someone, especially to get out of a difficult situation

se débattre, lutter

se débattre, lutter

Ex: They struggled in the water, fighting to stay afloat in the storm. 
to tackle
to tackle
[verbe]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

s’attaquer à

s’attaquer à

Ex: Facing environmental challenges, the government took steps to tackle pollution and promote sustainability. 
to encounter

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

rencontrer

rencontrer

Ex: During the expedition, the explorers encountered difficulties navigating through rough terrain. 
to confront

to face and deal directly with a difficult problem, situation, or fact

faire face à

faire face à

Ex: Emma finally confronted the fact that the plan was not working. 
to strive
to strive
[verbe]

to make great efforts or struggle in opposition, often in contention or dispute

lutter, se battre

lutter, se battre

Ex: Citizens strive against political corruption, participating in movements to bring transparency and accountability to government institutions. 

Les citoyens luttent contre la corruption politique, participant à des mouvements pour apporter transparence et responsabilité aux institutions gouvernementales.

to grapple
to grapple
[verbe]

to engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle

se débattre avec, lutter contre

se débattre avec, lutter contre

Ex: She grappled with her fear of public speaking, seeking ways to overcome it and improve her confidence. 

Elle a lutté contre sa peur de parler en public, cherchant des moyens de la surmonter et d'améliorer sa confiance.

to resort
to resort
[verbe]

to turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option

recourir, avoir recours

recourir, avoir recours

Ex: He tried everything to fix the problem before resorting to calling a professional. 
to persevere

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

persévérer

persévérer

Ex: He decided to persevere with his fitness routine, even when he didn't see immediate results. 

Il a décidé de persévérer dans sa routine de remise en forme, même quand il ne voyait pas de résultats immédiats.

to endeavor

to make a serious or determined effort to do or achieve something

s'efforcer

s'efforcer

Ex: The engineers are endeavoring to identify the cause of the failure. 
to toil
to toil
[verbe]

to work extremely hard and persistently, often with great effort and dedication

peiner, travailler dur

peiner, travailler dur

Ex: Workers toil day and night to complete the construction project on schedule. 

Les travailleurs peinent jour et nuit pour terminer le projet de construction à temps.

to persist
to persist
[verbe]

to continue doing something firmly despite difficulty, opposition, or discouragement

persister

persister

Ex: If Daniel persists in interrupting the meeting, the manager may ask him to leave. 
to rival
to rival
[verbe]

to be equal to or compete closely with someone or something in terms of skill, ability, or performance

rivaliser, égaler

rivaliser, égaler

Ex: Their company's sales rivaled those of their biggest competitor last quarter. 
to endure
to endure
[verbe]

to persist through difficult or painful experiences

supporter, endurer

supporter, endurer

Ex: He endured the long, harsh winters with determination and hope. 

Il a enduré les longs hivers rigoureux avec détermination et espoir.

to concede
to concede
[verbe]

to admit that one has lost a competition, contest, argument, or election

concéder, perdre contre à

concéder, perdre contre à

Ex: Emma refused to concede until the final result was announced. 
to overwhelm

to overpower someone or something emotionally or mentally, leaving them unable to respond effectively

submerger, accabler

submerger, accabler

Ex: The students were overwhelmed by the complexity of the assignment. 

Les étudiants étaient submergés par la complexité du devoir.

to withdraw

to pull back or move away from a position or situation, often in response to a threat or unfavorable conditions

se retirer,  se désengager

se retirer, se désengager

Ex: The general ordered the troops to withdraw from the enemy territory to regroup and reassess the situation. 
to succumb
to succumb
[verbe]

to surrender to a superior force or influence

succomber à

succomber à

Ex: The team fought valiantly, but in the end, they succumbed to the opponent's relentless pressure. 

L'équipe a combattu vaillamment, mais à la fin, ils ont succombé à la pression incessante de l'adversaire.

obstacle

a difficulty or circumstance that prevents or delays progress or success

obstacle

obstacle

Ex: Sarah refused to let fear become an obstacle to her career. 
barricade

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

barricade

barricade

Ex: The strategic placement of barricades along key routes slowed the enemy's progress, allowing time for reinforcements to arrive. 

Le placement stratégique des barricades le long des routes clés a ralenti la progression de l'ennemi, permettant aux renforts d'arriver à temps.

impediment

anything that blocks or slows progress

obstacle, entrave

obstacle, entrave

Ex: His speech impediment made it difficult for him to speak clearly. 

Son trouble de la parole lui rendait difficile de parler clairement.

burden
burden
[nom]

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

charge

charge

Ex: Taking care of an elderly parent can be a significant emotional and financial burden. 
tightrope

a situation where one must navigate carefully to avoid problems or failure

corde raide, situation délicate

corde raide, situation délicate

Ex: As a manager, she often feels like she's on a tightrope, trying to keep both her employees and the executives satisfied. 

En tant que manager, elle a souvent l'impression d'être sur une corde raide, essayant de satisfaire à la fois ses employés et les dirigeants.

adversity

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

adversité

adversité

Ex: Experiencing adversity can sometimes teach important life lessons and foster growth. 

Vivre l'adversité peut parfois enseigner d'importantes leçons de vie et favoriser la croissance.

calamity

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

calamité

calamité

Ex: A series of hurricanes brought calamity to the coastal communities, causing widespread flooding and destruction. 

Une série d'ouragans a apporté la calamité aux communautés côtières, provoquant des inondations et des destructions généralisées.

drawback

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

inconvénient

inconvénient

Ex: One drawback of the new system is its complexity and the steep learning curve. 

Un inconvénient du nouveau système est sa complexité et la courbe d'apprentissage abrupte.

mishap
mishap
[nom]

an unexpected and unlucky event

contretemps, malchance

contretemps, malchance

Ex: Their vacation was filled with small mishaps, like missed flights and lost luggage. 

Leurs vacances étaient remplies de petits contretemps, comme des vols manqués et des bagages perdus.

dilemma
dilemma
[nom]

a situation in which a difficult choice must be made between alternatives

dilemme

dilemme

Ex: The doctor was confronted with a difficult ethical dilemma. 
disturbance

something that interrupts, disrupts, or alters the normal condition or functioning of something

perturbation, dérangement

perturbation, dérangement

Ex: Construction noise created a disturbance throughout the building. 
conundrum

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

énigme

énigme

Ex: The researchers faced a conundrum when the experimental results contradicted their initial hypothesis. 

Les chercheurs ont été confrontés à un casse-tête lorsque les résultats expérimentaux ont contredit leur hypothèse initiale.

turmoil
turmoil
[nom]

a state of extreme disturbance that causes a lot of worry and uncertainty

bouleversement

bouleversement

barrier
barrier
[nom]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

obstacle

obstacle

Ex: Cultural differences sometimes create barriers between people. 
fault line

an area of vulnerability in a system, organization, or relationship that could lead to significant problems or breakdowns

ligne de faille, point de vulnérabilité

ligne de faille, point de vulnérabilité

Ex: The cultural differences within the team were a fault line that became apparent during the high-pressure project. 

Les différences culturelles au sein de l'équipe étaient une ligne de faille qui est devenue apparente pendant le projet à haute pression.

strain
strain
[nom]

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

pression, tension

pression, tension

Ex: There was a noticeable strain in their friendship after the disagreement. 
travail
travail
[nom]

hard or painful work

labeur

labeur

Ex: She faced significant travail in her journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. 

Elle a fait face à un travail important dans son parcours pour devenir une entrepreneuse à succès.

feat
feat
[nom]

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

exploit, réalisation remarquable

exploit, réalisation remarquable

resilient
resilient
[Adjectif]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

résilient,  résistant

résilient, résistant

Ex: The community showed resilient unity in rebuilding after a natural disaster. 

La communauté a montré une unité résiliente en reconstruisant après une catastrophe naturelle.

persistent
persistent
[Adjectif]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

tenace, obstiné

tenace, obstiné

Ex: The persistent student continued to study diligently, determined to improve despite initial setbacks. 

L'étudiant persévérant a continué à étudier avec diligence, déterminé à s'améliorer malgré les revers initiaux.

cumbersome
cumbersome
[Adjectif]

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

encombrant, lourd

encombrant, lourd

Ex: The cumbersome furniture made it challenging to navigate through the narrow hallway. 

Les meubles encombrants ont rendu difficile la navigation dans le couloir étroit.

unbearable
unbearable
[Adjectif]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

insupportable

insupportable

Ex: The loss of a loved one created an unbearable sense of grief for the family. 

La perte d'un être cher a créé un sentiment de chagrin insupportable pour la famille.

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