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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

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

abrasion, érosion

abrasion, érosion

Ex: The glacier 's movement across the landscape resulted in abrasion of the underlying bedrock .

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

extérieur

extérieur

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

immersion, plongée

immersion, plongée

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, élément

particule, élément

slat
[nom]

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

lattes, planches

lattes, planches

Ex: The old barn had slats on the walls , giving it a rustic appearance .

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: Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in a sealed enclosure buried underground .
recess
[nom]

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

recoin, niche

recoin, niche

alcove
[nom]

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

alcôve

alcôve

Ex: The art gallery had a alcove dedicated to showcasing sculptures , illuminated by soft overhead lighting .
rim
[nom]

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

bord, rebord

bord, rebord

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

bord de la route, rue adjacente

bord de la route, rue adjacente

dent
[nom]

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

bosselure, creux

bosselure, creux

socket
[nom]

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

douille, prise

douille, prise

trench
[nom]

a long, narrow excavation or ditch dug into the ground, typically for military purposes, drainage, or archaeological exploration

tranchée, fosse

tranchée, fosse

soot
[nom]

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

suie, noir de fumée

suie, noir de fumée

void
[nom]

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

vide, néant

vide, néant

vacuum
[nom]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

vide

vide

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

inscription, écriture

inscription, écriture

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

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

immerger

immerger

to grind
[verbe]

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

hacher

hacher

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

pulvériser, moudre

pulvériser, moudre

to dampen
[verbe]

to make something slightly wet or moist

humidifier, mouiller

humidifier, mouiller

to drench
[verbe]

to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it

tremper, arroser

tremper, arroser

Ex: The heavy drenched the beachgoers with seawater .

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

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

to taint
[verbe]

to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism

contaminer, polluer

contaminer, polluer

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 strong winds caused two trees to lean and collide during the storm .
to clog
[verbe]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

boucher, obstruer

boucher, obstruer

to move through something, typically overcoming resistance

pénétrer

pénétrer

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: The grazed her face as she walked through the dense woods .
to burst
[verbe]

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

éclater

éclater

to crack something into multiple parts or pieces

fracturer, casser, briser

fracturer, casser, briser

to rupture
[verbe]

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

ouvrir

ouvrir

to cleave
[verbe]

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

fendre, trancher

fendre, trancher

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

démonter, démanteler

démonter, démanteler

to unscrew
[verbe]

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

dévisser, desserrer

dévisser, desserrer

to shatter
[verbe]

to break suddenly into several pieces

briser, fracasser

briser, fracasser

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

s’effondrer

s’effondrer

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

démolir, détruire, abattre

démolir, détruire, abattre

airborne
[Adjectif]

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

aérien, en suspension dans l'air

aérien, en suspension dans l'air

Ex: Scientists studied airborne pollutants in urban areas to assess their impact on air quality .
dingy
[Adjectif]

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

sombre, crasseux

sombre, crasseux

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