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Compétence en Lecture pour l'Examen ACT - Bien-être

Apprenez le vocabulaire ACT lié au bien-être, à la santé, à la sécurité, au confort, à la prospérité, à la qualité de vie et aux conditions qui affectent le bien-être individuel ou social.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
amenity
amenity
[nom]

a feature or service that adds comfort or value to a place

aménagement, équipement

aménagement, équipement

Ex: High-speed internet is now considered a basic amenity in most hotels. 

L'internet haut débit est désormais considéré comme une commodité de base dans la plupart des hôtels.

accommodation

a place where people live, stay, or work in

logement, logement, chambres

logement, logement, chambres

Ex: The hotel offers various types of accommodation, from standard rooms to luxury suites with ocean views. 

L'hôtel propose différents types d'hébergement, des chambres standard aux suites de luxe avec vue sur l'océan.

manor
manor
[nom]

a large country house, especially one that was traditionally the residence of the lord of an estate

manoir

manoir

Ex: Laura spent the weekend at a restored seventeenth-century manor. 
refuge
refuge
[nom]

a place or structure that provides protection from danger, adversity, or hardship

refuge, asile

refuge, asile

Ex: The villagers took refuge in a fortified building during the attack. 
oasis
oasis
[nom]

a place or experience that provides a refreshing escape or relief from a challenging or stressful situation

oasis, havre de paix

oasis, havre de paix

Ex: Her cozy home was an oasis of calm in her otherwise hectic life. 

Sa maison confortable était un oasis de calme dans sa vie par ailleurs mouvementée.

residency

the state or period of living in a particular location

résidence, séjour

résidence, séjour

Ex: The university requires proof of residency for students applying for in-state tuition. 

L'université exige une preuve de résidence pour les étudiants demandant des frais de scolarité à l'état.

quarters

living accommodations, often within a larger building, used by individuals or groups, such as military personnel or employees

quartiers, logements

quartiers, logements

Ex: Our company provides comfortable living quarters for employees during business trips. 

Notre entreprise fournit des quartiers de vie confortables pour les employés lors des voyages d'affaires.

abbey
abbey
[nom]

a religious community or establishment of monks or nuns governed by an abbot or abbess

abbaye

abbaye

Ex: Several young monks joined the abbey during the following decade. 
facility

a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

établissement, installation, complexe

établissement, installation, complexe

Ex: The factory expanded its production capacity with a new manufacturing facility. 
settlement

the process of making a new place as permanent residence by people

colonie

colonie

Ex: The European settlement of North America changed the course of history. 
rotunda
rotunda
[nom]

a round hall or building that often has a rounded roof as well

rotonde

rotonde

dweller
dweller
[nom]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

habitant, résident

habitant, résident

Ex: Urban dwellers often enjoy the conveniences of city life. 

Les habitants urbains profitent souvent des commodités de la vie en ville.

inhabitant

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

habitant

habitant

Ex: Most of the city's inhabitants live near the coast. 
hideaway

a secluded place where one can retreat for privacy and solitude

cachette, retraite

cachette, retraite

Ex: His favorite hideaway was a small cabin by the lake, perfect for weekend getaways. 

Son repaire préféré était une petite cabane au bord du lac, parfaite pour les escapades de week-end.

bungalow

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

pavillon

pavillon

Ex: The couple decided to downsize and move into a cozy bungalow in the countryside. 

Le couple a décidé de réduire la taille de sa maison et de déménager dans un bungalow confortable à la campagne.

renovation

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

rénovation

rénovation

mansion
mansion
[nom]

a very large and impressive house

manoir, belle demeure, maison de maître

manoir, belle demeure, maison de maître

Ex: They were invited to a gala event hosted at a historic mansion in the countryside. 

Ils ont été invités à un événement gala organisé dans un manoir historique à la campagne.

mess hall

a large dining area where meals are served, typically in a military or institutional setting

réfectoire, cantine

réfectoire, cantine

Ex: The camp's mess hall served three meals a day to all the campers. 

Le réfectoire du camp servait trois repas par jour à tous les campeurs.

sanctum
sanctum
[nom]

a private place where one can retreat for peace and solitude

sanctuaire, retraite

sanctuaire, retraite

Ex: She retreated to her sanctum, a quiet room filled with books and soft lighting, to meditate. 

Elle se retira dans son sanctuaire, une pièce calme remplie de livres et d'un éclairage doux, pour méditer.

latrine
latrine
[nom]

a shared toilet, typically in a camp, military, or outdoor setting

latrine, toilettes communes

latrine, toilettes communes

Ex: The camp counselor showed the new arrivals where the latrine was situated. 

Le conseiller du camp a montré aux nouveaux arrivants où se trouvait la latrine.

longhouse

a long, narrow, single-room building traditionally used as a communal living space by various indigenous peoples

longère, maison longue

longère, maison longue

Ex: The tour guide explained how the longhouse was constructed from wooden poles and covered with bark. 

Le guide touristique a expliqué comment la maison longue était construite à partir de poteaux en bois et recouverte d'écorce.

dispossession

the act of taking a property of high value such as a piece of land or a building away from a person

dépossession

dépossession

reservation

an area of land set aside in the United States for a Native American tribe

réserve,  réserve indienne

réserve, réserve indienne

Ex: The reservation is governed by the tribal nation. 
to refurbish

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

rénover

rénover

Ex: The hotel was refurbished with modern furniture and decor. 

L'hôtel a été rénové avec des meubles et une décoration modernes.

to evacuate

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

évacuer

évacuer

Ex: Due to a chemical leak in the hospital, patients and staff had to evacuate the building swiftly. 

En raison d'une fuite chimique dans l'hôpital, les patients et le personnel ont dû évacuer le bâtiment rapidement.

to vacate
to vacate
[verbe]

to move out of or exit a place that one previously occupied

quitter

quitter

Ex: As their vacation came to an end, the family packed their belongings and prepared to vacate the hotel room. 

Alors que leurs vacances touchaient à leur fin, la famille a emballé ses affaires et s'est préparée à quitter la chambre d'hôtel.

to homestead

to settle on a piece of land with the intent of establishing a permanent residence, often under a government-granted right

s'établir, coloniser

s'établir, coloniser

Ex: The pioneers moved west to homestead, seeking new opportunities and land to call their own. 

Les pionniers se sont déplacés vers l'ouest pour s'établir, cherchant de nouvelles opportunités et des terres à appeler les leurs.

impoverished
impoverished
[Adjectif]

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

pauvre, démuni

pauvre, démuni

Ex: Families displaced by the natural disaster found themselves impoverished, struggling to rebuild their lives with limited resources. 

Les familles déplacées par la catastrophe naturelle se sont retrouvées appauvries, luttant pour reconstruire leur vie avec des ressources limitées.

nomadic
nomadic
[Adjectif]

referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time

nomade

nomade

Ex: Some indigenous peoples in the Arctic, such as the Inuit, historically led nomadic lives, following the migration patterns of animals for hunting and fishing. 

Certains peuples autochtones de l'Arctique, comme les Inuits, ont historiquement mené des vies nomades, suivant les schémas de migration des animaux pour la chasse et la pêche.

inaccessible
inaccessible
[Adjectif]

not able to be reached or entered, usually due to obstacles or restrictions

inaccessible

inaccessible

Ex: The road was inaccessible after the heavy rainfall caused flooding. 

La route était inaccessible après que les fortes pluies aient provoqué des inondations.

voluptuous
voluptuous
[Adjectif]

richly luxurious and sensually appealing, often in terms of furnishings and decor

voluptueux, luxueux

voluptueux, luxueux

Ex: She adorned her living room with voluptuous furnishings, including a deep leather sofa and ornate chandeliers. 

Elle a orné son salon avec des meubles voluptueux, incluant un canapé en cuir profond et des lustres ornés.

attraction

a place, activity, or event that people visit or experience because it is interesting or enjoyable

attraction, attrait

attraction, attrait

Ex: The amusement park has several attractions for young children. 
pastime
pastime
[nom]

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

passe-temps

passe-temps

excursion

a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

excursion

excursion

Ex: They planned a weekend excursion to the nearby national park. 

Ils ont planifié une excursion de week-end dans le parc national voisin.

voyage
voyage
[nom]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

voyage, traversée

voyage, traversée

Ex: The sailors embarked on a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to explore new lands. 

Les marins ont embarqué pour un voyage à travers l'océan Atlantique pour explorer de nouvelles terres.

recreation

things done in one's free time for pleasure or enjoyment

récréation

récréation

Ex: Going for a hike is a popular form of recreation in the summer. 
sightseeing

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

tourisme

tourisme

Ex: She was exhausted after a full day of sightseeing in Paris. 

Elle était épuisée après une journée complète de tourisme à Paris.

itinerary

a plan of the route and the places that one will visit on a journey

itinéraire

itinéraire

Ex: When planning his backpacking trip through Asia, Mark used a travel app to help him design the perfect itinerary. 

Lors de la planification de son voyage sac à dos à travers l'Asie, Mark a utilisé une application de voyage pour l'aider à concevoir le itinéraire parfait.

layover
layover
[nom]

a short break or stay in a journey

escale

escale

Ex: During our layover in Paris, we explored the city and visited the Eiffel Tower. 

Pendant notre escale à Paris, nous avons exploré la ville et visité la Tour Eiffel.

expedition

an organized journey undertaken for a particular purpose, especially exploration, research, or military action

expédition

expédition

Ex: The team organized an expedition into the unexplored mountain region. 
to globe-trot

to travel extensively and visit various places around the world

globe-trotter, voyager à travers le monde

globe-trotter, voyager à travers le monde

Ex: The travel blogger's job allows her to globe-trot regularly. 

Le travail du blogueur de voyage lui permet de globe-trotter régulièrement.

to disembark

to leave a ship, aircraft, or train after arrival

débarquer

débarquer

Ex: The crew instructed everyone to disembark in an orderly manner. 
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