Anglais et Connaissances du Monde pour l'ACT - Significations figurées

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

distillation

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

rupture

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

accroissement rapide

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

conducteur

an unexpected turn in the course of events

rebondissement

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

armes

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

the information or events that stimulate action or response

contribution

the influence or control over someone or something

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

mal

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

fausse couche

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

réflexion

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

assemblage

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

disque

the act of moving to a more secluded place in order to relax, meditate, or rest

refuge

offering no protection or refuge

nu

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

sensible

describing conditions or actions that are unpleasantly rough or severe

effectively concise in expression

croustillant

developing or reaching success in a quick way

fulgurant

easily understood or readable with comprehension

accessible

(of qualities or behaviors that have a strong impact) likely to influence others rapidly

percutant

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

sacré

able to understand and notice things quickly

vigilant

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

océanique

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

sauter

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

débrider

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

coûter

to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily

livrer quelque chose

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

consulter

to describe something or someone through words

représenter

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

augmenter

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

rendre

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

témoigner

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

susciter

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

diriger

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

juger

(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

mijoter

to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic

lacer

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

capter

to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

assombrir

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

soulager

to be predominant or prevalent

être supérieur (en pouvoir ou en statut)

to put or position something securely

planter

to become more luminous and cheerful

éclairer

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

remuer

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

se vanter

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

craquer

to adjust or adapt to meet specific needs or requirements

accommoder

to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

câbler

to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

isoler

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

dévorer

to take away someone's possessions or assets

dépouiller

to end a connection relationship completely

rompre

to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements

décorer

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

descendre

to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

cadrer