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Anglais et Connaissances du Monde pour l'ACT - Qualités Humaines et Apparence

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux qualités humaines et à l'apparence, tels que "prudent", "vigueur", "motivé", etc. qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
courageous
courageous
[Adjectif]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

courageux

courageux

Ex: The courageous firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue the trapped residents, displaying extraordinary bravery. 
secretive
secretive
[Adjectif]

(of a person) having a tendency to hide feelings, thoughts, etc.

mystérieux

mystérieux

Ex: Despite being close friends, she remained secretive about her personal life, rarely disclosing details about her relationships. 
rebellious
rebellious
[Adjectif]

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

rebelle

rebelle

Ex: The rebellious teenager frequently clashed with their parents over curfews and household rules. 
pragmatic
pragmatic
[Adjectif]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

pragmatique

pragmatique

Ex: In the face of budget constraints, the manager took a pragmatic approach, prioritizing cost-effective solutions. 
stingy
stingy
[Adjectif]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

radin, pingre

radin, pingre

Ex: He was so stingy that he wouldn't even buy a coffee for his friend. 
stubborn
stubborn
[Adjectif]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

têtu

têtu

Ex: Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was always right. 
boisterous
boisterous
[Adjectif]

marked by a lack of control or discipline

turbulent

turbulent

Ex: The boisterous crowd ignored the speaker and shouted over each other. 
observant
observant
[Adjectif]

very good at or quick in noticing small details in someone or something

consciencieux

consciencieux

Ex: She's highly observant, picking up on subtle changes in people's behavior that others might overlook. 
easygoing
easygoing
[Adjectif]

calm and not easily worried or upset

facile à vivre, sympathique, décontracté

facile à vivre, sympathique, décontracté

Ex: Her easygoing nature made her a favorite among her colleagues, as she handled stress with grace. 
exuberant
exuberant
[Adjectif]

filled with lively energy and excitement

plein d'énergie

plein d'énergie

Ex: The children's exuberant laughter echoed throughout the park as they played. 
industrious
industrious
[Adjectif]

hard-working and productive

travailleur, dynamique

travailleur, dynamique

Ex: She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time. 
cordial
cordial
[Adjectif]

pleasant and friendly

cordial

cordial

capable
capable
[Adjectif]

having the ability or capacity to do something

capable, compétent

capable, compétent

Ex: She is capable of solving complex problems. 
reclusive
reclusive
[Adjectif]

preferring to be alone or avoiding social contact

solitaire

solitaire

Ex: After the death of his wife, John became increasingly reclusive, rarely leaving his house or interacting with others. 
maiden
maiden
[Adjectif]

describing an unmarried girl or woman

jeune fille, célibataire

jeune fille, célibataire

Ex: The maiden aunt dedicated herself to her career, finding fulfillment in her independence. 
weary
weary
[Adjectif]

feeling or displaying deep exhaustion

las, fatigué

las, fatigué

Ex: After a long day of hiking, he felt weary and ready to rest. 
ponderous
ponderous
[Adjectif]

difficult to move or manage due to bulk

lourd, pesant

lourd, pesant

Ex: The ponderous sofa wouldn't fit through the narrow hallway. 
fatigued
fatigued
[Adjectif]

experiencing extreme exhaustion

épuisé, exténué

épuisé, exténué

Ex: After working three consecutive night shifts, she felt completely fatigued and could barely keep her eyes open. 
proficient
proficient
[Adjectif]

having or showing a high level of knowledge, skill, and aptitude in a particular area

compétent

compétent

Ex: She is highly proficient in playing the piano and can tackle complex compositions with ease. 
languid
languid
[Adjectif]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

languide

languide

Ex: She walked with a languid grace, turning heads wherever she went. 
avid
avid
[Adjectif]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

avide

avide

Ex: He's an avid reader, spending hours immersed in books every day. 
voracious
voracious
[Adjectif]

eating or craving food in large amounts and with great enthusiasm

vorace

vorace

Ex: The voracious teenager could eat an entire pizza by themselves and still be hungry. 
nonchalant
nonchalant
[Adjectif]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

nonchalant

nonchalant

Ex: Despite the chaos around him, he maintained a nonchalant demeanor, calmly sipping his tea. 
driven
driven
[Adjectif]

showing determination and ambition to achieve one's goals

motivé, déterminé

motivé, déterminé

Ex: She is a highly driven individual who sets ambitious goals and works tirelessly to achieve them. 
sociable
sociable
[Adjectif]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sociable, qui aime la compagnie

sociable, qui aime la compagnie

Ex: Jane is very sociable and enjoys engaging with large groups of people at parties and social events. 
stolid
stolid
[Adjectif]

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impassible, stoïque, flegmatique

impassible, stoïque, flegmatique

Ex: His stolid response to the news surprised everyone. 
pert
pert
[Adjectif]

lively, bold, and confident in a playful or appealing way

impertinent, insolent

impertinent, insolent

Ex: Her pert smile and confident attitude made her stand out in the crowd. 
fearsome
fearsome
[Adjectif]

intimidating or frightening in appearance or nature

redoutable, effrayant

redoutable, effrayant

Ex: The fearsome roar of the lion sent shivers down their spines. 
ruthless
ruthless
[Adjectif]

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

impitoyable, sans pitié

impitoyable, sans pitié

Ex: She climbed the corporate ladder by using ruthless tactics to eliminate her competitors. 
handicapped
handicapped
[Adjectif]

having a physical or mental condition that limits one's movements, senses, or activities

handicapé, handicapé mental

handicapé, handicapé mental

Ex: She relied on a service dog to assist her with tasks due to her handicapped condition. 
patriotic
patriotic
[Adjectif]

having a strong sense of love, loyalty, and devotion to one's country

patriotique

patriotique

Ex: He expressed his patriotic pride by displaying the flag on national holidays. 
wary
wary
[Adjectif]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

prudent, circonspect

prudent, circonspect

Ex: She was wary of strangers approaching her late at night. 
lonesome
lonesome
[Adjectif]

unhappy because of loneliness

seul

seul

Ex: He felt lonesome after moving to a new city where he didn’t know anyone. 
prudent
prudent
[Adjectif]

showing sensibility and wisdom, especially in avoiding risks or making decisions

prudent

prudent

Ex: The prudent investor diversified their portfolio to minimize risk. 
vivacity

the quality of being full of life and energy

vivacité

vivacité

Ex: Her vivacity was infectious, brightening up the entire room. 
fortitude

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

courage, force d'âme

courage, force d'âme

Ex: Her fortitude during the long illness was truly inspiring. 
demeanor

the way a person treats others

comportement

comportement

Ex: His calm demeanor helped reassure the anxious crowd. 
intimacy

a deep and personal connection between individuals, often emotional or psychological

intimité

intimité

Ex: The intimacy between the two friends allowed them to share their deepest fears. 
stamina
stamina
[nom]

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

endurance

endurance

Ex: Marathon runners need exceptional stamina to complete the 26.2-mile race. 
dexterity

the ability to use one's hands or body skillfully and quickly to perform tasks

dextérité

dextérité

Ex: His dexterity with a paintbrush is remarkable. 
handedness

the preference for using one hand over the other for tasks and activities, typically resulting in a dominance of either the right or left hand

latéralité, préférence manuelle

latéralité, préférence manuelle

Ex: Her handedness was evident from a young age, as she always preferred using her left hand for writing. 
appetite

the feeling of wanting food

appétit

appétit

Ex: After a long day of hiking, her appetite was hearty, craving a substantial meal to replenish her energy. 
adolescence

the state of being in the transitional phase childhood and adulthood characterized by significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes

adolescence, jeunesse

adolescence, jeunesse

Ex: In adolescence, individuals often struggle with their identity and self-concept. 
vigor
vigor
[nom]

the physical or mental strength and energy that someone possesses

vigueur, énergie

vigueur, énergie

Ex: Despite his age, he tackled the project with the vigor of a much younger man. 
resourcefulness

the ability to effectively and creatively solve problems and overcome challenges using available resources

débrouillardise, ingéniosité

débrouillardise, ingéniosité

Ex: Her resourcefulness in finding solutions to unexpected challenges made her an invaluable team member. 
personality

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personnalité

personnalité

Ex: Despite her shy personality, she's a fantastic performer on stage. 
lean
lean
[Adjectif]

having little body fat

fin, mince

fin, mince

Ex: The athlete had a lean physique from years of training. 
elegant
elegant
[Adjectif]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

élégant

élégant

Ex: She wore an elegant gown to the gala, turning heads with her timeless beauty. 
lank
lank
[Adjectif]

(of hair) long, thin and straight

raide et terne

raide et terne

shabby
shabby
[Adjectif]

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

déguenillé, loqueteux

déguenillé, loqueteux

Ex: He showed up to the job interview looking shabby, with wrinkled clothes and unkempt hair. 
bruised
bruised
[Adjectif]

(of body parts) having a discolored mark due to broken blood vessels, typically caused by an injury or pressure

meurtri,  contusionné

meurtri, contusionné

Ex: She had a bruised arm after accidentally bumping into the door. 
slovenly
slovenly
[Adjectif]

lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming

négligé

négligé

Ex: His slovenly clothes were stained and wrinkled. 
countenance

someone's face or facial expression

contenance

contenance

Ex: His countenance showed deep sadness after the loss of his beloved pet. 
stature
stature
[nom]

the height of a person or animal when standing upright

stature, taille

stature, taille

Ex: She was of small stature but possessed a strong, confident presence. 
grimace
grimace
[nom]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

grimace

grimace

Ex: He tried to suppress his grimace of disapproval when he heard the inappropriate comment. 
slimness

the state of being slender or thin in a way that is considered attractive or healthy

minceur, sveltesse

minceur, sveltesse

Ex: Her slimness was a result of regular exercise and a balanced diet. 
posture
posture
[nom]

the state or condition of a person's physical alignment, balance, and coordination

posture, position

posture, position

Ex: Years of desk work affected his posture and spinal health. 
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