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Anglais et Connaissances du Monde pour l'ACT - Objets du quotidien

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à des objets du quotidien, tels que "souvenir", "napperon", "pince", etc. qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

récipient

récipient

Ex: She filled the container with water .Elle a rempli le **contenant** d'eau.
utensil
[nom]

an object that is used for cooking or eating

ustensile

ustensile

Ex: Wooden utensils are preferred for stirring sauces in non-stick pans .Les **ustensiles** en bois sont préférés pour remuer les sauces dans les poêles antiadhésives.
spatula
[nom]

a kitchen tool with a broad and flat part on one end, used for turning and lifting food

spatule

spatule

a hard, white, translucent ceramic material that is known for its strength, durability, and translucency

porcelaine, céramique blanche

porcelaine, céramique blanche

Ex: Porcelain is often used for high-quality dinnerware .La **porcelaine** est souvent utilisée pour la vaisselle de haute qualité.
swab
[nom]

a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors

serpillière, balai à franges

serpillière, balai à franges

Ex: She wrung out the swab before continuing to clean the floor .Elle essora **le balai** avant de continuer à nettoyer le sol.
garment
[nom]

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

vêtement

vêtement

Ex: She selected a lightweight garment for her trip to the tropics , prioritizing comfort in the warm climate .Elle a choisi un **vêtement** léger pour son voyage sous les tropiques, privilégiant le confort dans le climat chaud.
putty
[nom]

a pliable material used for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces, providing a smooth and durable finish

mastic, enduit

mastic, enduit

quilt
[nom]

a type of bedding made of three layers, a top layer, a middle layer of batting or filling, and a bottom layer, that are stitched or tied together to form a pattern or design

édredon, courtepointe

édredon, courtepointe

a decorative light fixture that hangs from the ceiling and usually has multiple branches or arms for holding lights

lustre, chandelier

lustre, chandelier

Ex: The rustic chandelier made of wrought iron added a touch of charm to the cozy cottage 's living room .Le **lustre** rustique en fer forgé a ajouté une touche de charme au salon confortable du cottage.

decorative features or designs that make something look nicer

ornementation, décoration

ornementation, décoration

Ex: The living room curtains were chosen for their elegant ornamentation of embroidered patterns .Les rideaux du salon ont été choisis pour leur **ornementation** élégante de motifs brodés.
knob
[nom]

a small, often rounded, handle that lets one open and close a door

bouton, poignée

bouton, poignée

a small piece or part that has broken off from a larger whole, often referring to objects or materials

fragment, morceau

fragment, morceau

Ex: The detective found fragments of glass near the broken window , indicating a break-in .Le détective a trouvé des **fragments** de verre près de la fenêtre cassée, indiquant une effraction.

tools or machines that are designed for a specific purpose

appareil, équipement, instrument

appareil, équipement, instrument

Ex: The gymnastics competition required athletes to perform routines on various apparatus such as the balance beam and parallel bars .La compétition de gymnastique exigeait que les athlètes effectuent des routines sur divers **appareils** tels que la poutre et les barres parallèles.
veil
[nom]

a piece of fabric worn over the head and often the face by women to conceal or protect their face

voile

voile

Ex: In some cultures , women wear a veil as part of their traditional attire .Dans certaines cultures, les femmes portent un **voile** comme partie de leur tenue traditionnelle.
grid
[nom]

a metal rack with parallel bars arranged in a pattern, used for grilling or baking food evenly

grille, grillage

grille, grillage

Ex: They bought a new oven with an adjustable grid for baking various sizes of trays .Ils ont acheté un nouveau four avec une **grille** réglable pour cuire des plateaux de différentes tailles.

a tool or device used for a specific task or purpose, often essential in daily activities

outil, instrument

outil, instrument

Ex: He packed camping implements such as a tent , cooking stove , and sleeping bag for the trip .Il a emballé des **outils** de camping tels qu'une tente, un réchaud de cuisine et un sac de couchage pour le voyage.

a cloth or covering used to cover someone's eyes, typically secured with ties or straps

bandeau, masque pour les yeux

bandeau, masque pour les yeux

Ex: He closed his eyes and pulled the blindfold down, preparing for the sensory experience.Il ferma les yeux et abaissa le **bandeau**, se préparant pour l'expérience sensorielle.

a small, usually rectangular container used to carry personal items such as money, credit cards, and identification cards

portefeuille, sac à main

portefeuille, sac à main

Ex: He checked his pocketbook to make sure he had enough cash for dinner .Il a vérifié son **portefeuille** pour s'assurer qu'il avait assez d'argent pour le dîner.
syringe
[nom]

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

seringue

seringue

trellis
[nom]

a framework made of metal or wood bars for supporting climbing plants or fruit trees

treillis

treillis

a small decorative statue or sculpture typically made from materials such as porcelain, ceramic, wood, or resin

figurine, statuette

figurine, statuette

wick
[nom]

a piece of material, typically cotton or another fibrous substance, used to draw liquid, such as wax or oil, up into a flame for burning or illumination

mèche, tresse

mèche, tresse

Ex: The mosquito coil had a slow-burning wick that released repellent smoke over time .La spirale anti-moustiques avait une **mèche** à combustion lente qui libérait de la fumée répulsive au fil du temps.

a small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles

tire-bouchon

tire-bouchon

Ex: The bartender reached for a corkscrew to open the new bottle of Chardonnay , skillfully extracting the cork without breaking it .Le barman a attrapé un **tire-bouchon** pour ouvrir la nouvelle bouteille de Chardonnay, extrayant habilement le bouchon sans le casser.

the flat and circular part of a record player on which the record is placed in order to be played

platine

platine

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

brochure

brochure

Ex: The political candidate 's campaign team handed out pamphlets outlining their platform and proposed policies to potential voters .L'équipe de campagne du candidat politique a distribué des **brochures** exposant leur plateforme et leurs politiques proposées aux électeurs potentiels.

a device that cleans air, water, or other substances by removing pollutants, making them safer or more pleasant to use

purificateur, épurateur

purificateur, épurateur

Ex: The purifier system at the wastewater treatment plant ensures that discharged water meets environmental standards .Le système de **purificateur** de la station d'épuration des eaux usées garantit que l'eau rejetée respecte les normes environnementales.
spare
[nom]

an extra item kept available for use as a replacement or backup

pièce de rechange, réserve

pièce de rechange, réserve

Ex: They had a spare for each member of the team in case of unexpected needs .Ils avaient une **pièce de rechange** pour chaque membre de l'équipe en cas de besoins imprévus.
receipt
[nom]

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

reçu, ticket de caisse

reçu, ticket de caisse

Ex: The hotel gave me a receipt when I checked out .L'hôtel m'a donné un **reçu** lorsque j'ai effectué le check-out.
debris
[nom]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

débris, gravats

débris, gravats

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved the debris to prevent further collapse .Les pompiers ont déplacé soigneusement les **débris** pour éviter un effondrement supplémentaire.

a cylindrical metal container that is used for storing a roll of film

boîte

boîte

pulley
[nom]

a wheel with a track where a rope or chain runs, used to lift heavy objects easily

poulie, moufle

poulie, moufle

Ex: They installed a pulley in the garage to lift the engine out of the car .Ils ont installé une **poulie** dans le garage pour soulever le moteur de la voiture.
pellet
[nom]

a small, rounded or cylindrical piece of material, often used as fuel, food, or ammunition

granule, bille

granule, bille

Ex: The cat chased the pellet across the floor , batting it with her paws .Le chat a poursuivi la **granule** à travers le sol, la tapotant avec ses pattes.
cistern
[nom]

a container that stores water needed for flushing a toilet, often stored in the roof

réservoir de chasse d’eau

réservoir de chasse d’eau

raft
[nom]

a board that is consisted of long pieces of a wood, reed, etc. tied together, which people use to sail or float on water

radeau, flotteur

radeau, flotteur

Ex: The raft was made of wooden planks tied together with ropes .Le **radeau** était fait de planches de bois attachées ensemble avec des cordes.
clamp
[nom]

a device that is used to hold or compress two or more things together firmly

serre-joint, pince

serre-joint, pince

shard
[nom]

a sharp piece of broken material, such as glass or pottery

éclat, fragment

éclat, fragment

Ex: He stepped on a shard, wincing in pain .Il a marché sur un **éclat**, grimçant de douleur.
lattice
[nom]

a structure made of strips of wood, metal, or other rigid material arranged in a criss-crossed, grid-like pattern

treillage

treillage

Ex: The botanical garden contained displays of flowering vines trained to grow through colorful lattices.Le jardin botanique contenait des expositions de vignes fleuries entraînées à pousser à travers des **treillis** colorés.

a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings

distributeur, dispensateur

distributeur, dispensateur

Ex: In the emergency room , a liquid dispenser aided the quick administration of necessary fluids .Dans la salle d'urgence, un **distributeur** de liquide a facilité l'administration rapide des fluides nécessaires.
scraper
[nom]

a tool for removing dirt, paint, or other unwanted matter from a surface by scraping

grattoir, racleur

grattoir, racleur

drapery
[nom]

fabric that is hung in beautiful, flowing folds, often used to cover windows or decorate rooms

rideau, tenture

rideau, tenture

Ex: He studied the intricate embroidery on the drapery that framed the antique mirror .Il étudia la broderie complexe sur les **rideaux** qui encadraient le miroir antique.
rosette
[nom]

a decorative element in the shape of a stylized flower, often used as an ornament or embellishment in architecture and design

rosette, ornement en forme de fleur stylisée

rosette, ornement en forme de fleur stylisée

harness
[nom]

a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place

harnais, sangle

harnais, sangle

bangle
[nom]

a rigid piece of jewelry in a circular shape worn around the wrist

bracelet

bracelet

doily
[nom]

a small circular piece of cloth or paper with many small holes that is put on a plate under a cake

napperon

napperon

fixture
[nom]

a piece of equipment such as a bath that is permanently affixed inside a house or building and people cannot take it out when they move out

installation (fixe)

installation (fixe)

Ex: The tenants asked if they could replace the outdated fixtures with modern ones .Les locataires ont demandé s'ils pouvaient remplacer les **équipements** obsolètes par des modernes.
tinder
[nom]

a dry, easily combustible material such as small twigs or dry leaves used to ignite a fire

amadou, allume-feu

amadou, allume-feu

Ex: He used dry grass as tinder to start the barbecue grill .Il a utilisé de l'herbe sèche comme **amadou** pour allumer le barbecue.

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

souvenir

souvenir

Ex: They picked up some local chocolates as souvenirs to share with friends and family back home .Ils ont ramassé des chocolats locaux comme **souvenirs** à partager avec leurs amis et leur famille à la maison.

an object kept or given to someone as a reminder of a person, place, or event, often holding sentimental value

souvenir

souvenir

Ex: As a parting gift , she gave him a handwritten letter to serve as a keepsake of their friendship .En guise de cadeau d'adieu, elle lui a donné une lettre manuscrite pour servir de **souvenir** de leur amitié.

a cherished object, typically passed down through generations within a family, holding significant sentimental or historical value

héritage, objet de famille

héritage, objet de famille

Ex: They gathered around the heirloom piano for family sing-alongs during holidays .Ils se sont rassemblés autour du piano **de famille** pour des chants en famille pendant les vacances.

a decorative covering for a bed that is designed to drape over the entire bed, including the pillows, and often reaches the floor

couvre-lit, dessus de lit

couvre-lit, dessus de lit

Ex: The bedspread matched the curtains perfectly , creating a cohesive room design .Le **dessus-de-lit** s'accordait parfaitement avec les rideaux, créant ainsi un design de pièce cohérent.
afghan
[nom]

a cozy and typically colorful knitted or crocheted blanket or throw, often handmade

un plaid, une couverture afghane

un plaid, une couverture afghane

Ex: The afghan on her bed was a cherished heirloom passed down through generations .L'**afghan** sur son lit était un héritage précieux transmis de génération en génération.
strand
[nom]

a single slender thread of something such as a fiber, hair, etc.

cheveu

cheveu

a bouncy platform that helps people jump higher, often seen in pools and gymnastics arenas

tremplin, plongeoir

tremplin, plongeoir

Ex: She used the springboard to gain extra height for her dive .Elle a utilisé le **tremplin** pour gagner de la hauteur supplémentaire pour son plongeon.
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