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Anglais et Connaissances du Monde pour l'ACT - Monde Physique

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés au monde physique, tels que "nourrir", "transpirer", "inscription", etc. qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
abrasion

the process of wearing down or smoothing a surface through friction, typically caused by rubbing, scraping, or erosion

abrasion, usure par frottement

abrasion, usure par frottement

Ex: The river's swift currents caused abrasion on the rocks, shaping them into smooth pebbles. 
friction

the resistance or opposing force encountered when one object moves in contact with another

friction

friction

Ex: Friction between the wheels and the road slows the car down. 
exterior

the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.

extérieur

extérieur

Ex: The mug’s glossy exterior was decorated with colorful patterns. 
immersion

the act of fully submerging something into a liquid or substance, typically for the purpose of soaking

immersion, submersion

immersion, submersion

Ex: He enjoyed the immersion in the warm bath after a long day's work. 
emission

the release of gas, radiation, or other substances into the air or environment

émission, rejet

émission, rejet

Ex: The car produces less emission than older models. 
particle

a tiny, discrete unit of matter or substance that can range from subatomic particles like electrons and protons to larger particles like dust or sand grains

particule, grain

particule, grain

Ex: Scientists study the behavior of particles in particle physics to understand the fundamental forces of nature. 
blaze
blaze
[nom]

a strong, bright flame or fire

flambée

flambée

Ex: The firefighters struggled to control the raging blaze. 
slat
slat
[nom]

a narrow, flat piece of wood, metal, or plastic, typically used as a component in structures like fences, blinds, or furniture

lame, latte

lame, latte

Ex: The fence was built using sturdy wooden slats to provide privacy. 
enclosure

a space or area that is closed off or surrounded by walls, fences, or barriers, often used for containment, protection, or confinement

enclos, enceinte

enclos, enceinte

Ex: The zoo's tiger enclosure provided a safe habitat for the animals to roam. 
recess
recess
[nom]

a small indented area or alcove set back into a wall or other surface

renfoncement, alcôve

renfoncement, alcôve

Ex: The children hid their toys in the recess of the wall, where no one would find them. 
alcove
alcove
[nom]

a recessed part of a wall that is built further back from the rest of it

alcôve

alcôve

Ex: The library had a cozy alcove with built-in bookshelves, perfect for curling up with a good book. 
rim
rim
[nom]

the outer edge or border of a circular object, often serving as a boundary or support

bord, rebord

bord, rebord

Ex: She admired the intricate design on the rim of the antique porcelain bowl. 
curbside

the area adjacent to the edge of a street or road where vehicles can park or where services, such as deliveries or pickups, often take place

bordure du trottoir, côté de la route

bordure du trottoir, côté de la route

Ex: He waited at the curbside for the taxi to arrive. 
dent
dent
[nom]

a depression or hollow in a surface, typically caused by impact or pressure

bosselure, enfoncement

bosselure, enfoncement

Ex: The car door had a noticeable dent from where it had been hit by a shopping cart. 
socket
socket
[nom]

a hollow part or cavity into which something fits, typically used to connect or hold objects in place

douille, embase

douille, embase

Ex: The mechanic used a socket wrench to tighten the bolts on the car engine. 
ridge
ridge
[nom]

the highest point where two roof slopes meet, forming a horizontal line along the top of the roof

arête, faîte

arête, faîte

groove
groove
[nom]

a long, narrow cut or indentation, often linear in shape, that is typically found on surfaces such as columns, moldings, or panels in architectural design

rainure, sillon

rainure, sillon

slab
slab
[nom]

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

dalle, bloc

dalle, bloc

trench
trench
[nom]

a deep, narrow, steep-sided depression on the ocean floor

fosse, fossé océanique

fosse, fossé océanique

Ex: The Mariana Trench is the deepest known part of the ocean. 
soot
soot
[nom]

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

suie, noir de fumée

suie, noir de fumée

Ex: The old fireplace emitted a cloud of soot, leaving dark stains on the surrounding walls. 
varnish
varnish
[nom]

a clear or tinted coating made from resins, oils, and solvents that is applied to wood, metal, or other surfaces to provide a protective and decorative finish

vernis, laque

vernis, laque

void
void
[nom]

an empty or vacant space within a solid object or within a larger area, typically devoid of substance

vide, cavité

vide, cavité

Ex: The cave explorers discovered a vast void deep within the mountain. 
vacuum
vacuum
[nom]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

vide

vide

Ex: In physics, a vacuum is defined as a space devoid of any matter particles, including atoms and molecules. 
inscription

words, letters, or symbols that are engraved, carved, or written on a surface, often for commemorative, informational, or decorative purposes

inscription, gravure

inscription, gravure

Ex: The inscription on the ancient stone tablet provided clues about the civilization's language and customs. 
to scrape
to scrape
[verbe]

to remove a thin layer or small amount of something from a surface using a sharp or rough edge

gratter, racler

gratter, racler

Ex: While cooking, he was scraping the burnt residue off the bottom of the pot. 
to submerge

to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

immerger

immerger

Ex: The diver executed a somersault before submerging into the clear blue pool. 
to grind
to grind
[verbe]

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

hacher

hacher

Ex: She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee. 
to pulverize

to crush or grind something into a fine powder or particles, often through mechanical means or forceful impact

pulvériser, broyer

pulvériser, broyer

Ex: The machine was able to pulverize rocks into gravel for construction purposes. 
to dampen
to dampen
[verbe]

to make something slightly wet or moist

humidifier, mouiller légèrement

humidifier, mouiller légèrement

Ex: She dampened the cloth before wiping the surface. 
to drench
to drench
[verbe]

to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it

tremper, inonder

tremper, inonder

Ex: The sudden rainstorm drenched us as we hurried home. 
to perspire

to produce small drops of liquid on the surface of the skin, often as a result of physical exertion, anxiety, or heat

suer, transpirer

suer, transpirer

Ex: I tend to perspire a lot when I'm anxious. 
to nourish
to nourish
[verbe]

to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

nourrir

nourrir

Ex: Farmers work hard to nourish their crops with the right balance of water and nutrients. 
to taint
to taint
[verbe]

to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism

contaminer, infecter

contaminer, infecter

Ex: The outbreak taints the water supply with harmful bacteria. 
to collide
to collide
[verbe]

to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

entrer en collision avec

entrer en collision avec

Ex: The two cars collided at the intersection, resulting in a minor accident. 
to clog
to clog
[verbe]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

boucher, obstruer

boucher, obstruer

Ex: After the heavy rain, leaves and debris tended to clog the gutters. 
to penetrate

to move through something, typically overcoming resistance

pénétrer

pénétrer

Ex: The bullet was designed to penetrate armor for increased effectiveness. 
to graze
to graze
[verbe]

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

écorcher, érafler, égratigner

écorcher, érafler, égratigner

Ex: She grazed her knee when she tripped over the rock. 
to burst
to burst
[verbe]

to suddenly and violently break open or apart, particularly as a result of internal pressure

éclater

éclater

Ex: The balloon burst with a loud pop, startling everyone. 
to fracture

to break physically into pieces, often suddenly or violently

fracturer, casser, briser

fracturer, casser, briser

Ex: The mirror fell to the ground and fractured into countless shards. 
to rupture
to rupture
[verbe]

(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

ouvrir

ouvrir

Ex: The aging water pipe finally ruptured, causing a water leak in the basement. 
to cleave
to cleave
[verbe]

to cut something using a sharp tool, often with precision and accuracy

trancher, fendre

trancher, fendre

Ex: The chef deftly cleaved the meat with a sharp knife for precise portions. 
to dismantle

to take apart or disassemble a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual parts

démonter, désassembler

démonter, désassembler

Ex: The mechanic had to dismantle the engine to identify and fix the issue. 
to unscrew
to unscrew
[verbe]

to release or detach something by rotating it in a counter-clockwise direction, thereby loosening its fastening or connection

dévisser, démonter

dévisser, démonter

Ex: He unscrewed the lid of the jar to open it. 
to shatter
to shatter
[verbe]

to break suddenly into several pieces

briser, fracasser

briser, fracasser

Ex: The glass shatters into fragments as it falls to the ground. 
to collapse

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

s’effondrer

s’effondrer

Ex: The old building collapsed after years of neglect and structural decay. 
to demolish

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

démolir, détruire, abattre

démolir, détruire, abattre

Ex: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new development. 
airborne
airborne
[Adjectif]

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

aéroporté, en suspension dans l'air

aéroporté, en suspension dans l'air

Ex: The pollen from the flowers became airborne and triggered allergies for many people. 
dingy
dingy
[Adjectif]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

sombre, crasseux

sombre, crasseux

Ex: The old apartment had a dingy carpet that hadn't been cleaned in years. 
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