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Compétence en Lecture pour l'Examen ACT - Ressources et nourriture

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux ressources et à la nourriture, tels que "crave", "pastry", "scavenge", etc. qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACT.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
quota
[nom]

(economics) an amount or share that each individual is entitled to receive

quota, part

quota, part

the action or process of using a resource such as energy or food

consommation

consommation

Ex: Due to the new green initiatives , there 's been a reduction in consumption in the city .

the process of refilling or restoring something to its original level or condition

réapprovisionnement, régénération

réapprovisionnement, régénération

Ex: After the marathon , athletes needed proper hydration replenishment of electrolytes .

the state of being able to be used, obtained, or accessed

disponibilité, accessibilité

disponibilité, accessibilité

Ex: The doctoravailability for appointments is listed on the clinic 's website .
alms
[nom]

money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy as an act of charity

aumône,  aumônes

aumône, aumônes

Ex: The charity organization alms from generous donors to carry out its mission .

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

ressource

ressource

Ex: She utilized her network of contacts as a resource for career advancement .

supplies of food, drink, or other necessities prepared or provided for a journey, event, or emergency

vivres, provisions

vivres, provisions

Ex: The relief organization provisions to the disaster-stricken area to help the affected families .

an amount of something that is permitted

allocation

allocation

Ex: The company offers an annual travel allowance to employees for business trips.

the action of denying someone access to essential needs like food, money, or legal rights

privation, déprivation

privation, déprivation

Ex: The court ruled that deprivation of his property without due process was unlawful .
famine
[nom]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

famine

famine

Ex: famine caused great suffering among the population .

a situation where a person or animal dies or greatly suffers from having no food for a long time

famine, faim

famine, faim

parcel
[nom]

a portion or piece of something that has been divided or given out, especially from a larger amount

un lot, un paquet

un lot, un paquet

Ex: The inheritance was divided parcels among the siblings .
to forage
[verbe]

to search for and collect food, typically in natural surroundings such as forests or fields

chercher de la nourriture

chercher de la nourriture

Ex: The birds foraged for insects in the garden .

to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

charogner, fouiller

charogner, fouiller

to deplete
[verbe]

to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance

épuiser

épuiser

Ex: The demand for rare minerals in electronic devices deplete certain mineral deposits .

to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities

gaspiller

gaspiller

Ex: The procrastination habit caused him squander valuable time that could have been spent on productive endeavors .
to expend
[verbe]

to consume or spend resources, energy, or time for a specific purpose

dépenser

dépenser

Ex: The soldiers were careful not expend their limited ammunition unnecessarily .
to allot
[verbe]

to give or distribute a particular thing such as time, money, etc.

donner, distribuer, répartir, allouer

donner, distribuer, répartir, allouer

Ex: The conference organizer allot space for different exhibitors in the event venue .

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

affecter, allouer

affecter, allouer

Ex: allocate resources for employee training to enhance skills and productivity .
inexhaustible
[Adjectif]

(of a supply of something) limitless and incapable of running out

inépuisable

inépuisable

thrifty
[Adjectif]

(of a person) careful with money and resources, avoiding unnecessary spending

économe

économe

Ex: thrifty traveler , she always seeks budget-friendly accommodations .
cost-effective
[Adjectif]

producing good results without costing too much

Ex: The marketing campaign focused on social media was cost-effective than traditional advertising methods .
convenient
[Adjectif]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

approprié, convenable

approprié, convenable

Ex: The flexible hours at the clinic are convenient for my schedule .
reusable
[Adjectif]

able to be used again multiple times

réutilisable, recyclable

réutilisable, recyclable

Ex: reusable cotton pads are washable and can be used for makeup removal or skincare .
nonrenewable
[Adjectif]

(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used

non renouvelable

non renouvelable

Ex: Governments are encouraging the reduction nonrenewable resource consumption .
supplemental
[Adjectif]

additional food intended to enhance or complete a diet, often used to address nutritional deficiencies

alimentaire supplémentaire, complémentaire

alimentaire supplémentaire, complémentaire

Ex: He supplemental snacks to balance his meals and meet his daily nutritional requirements .
pastry
[nom]

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

pâte

pâte

Ex: They shared a plate pastries during the afternoon tea .

a dish consisting of small balls of dough that can be baked, fried, or boiled, served with meat

boulette de pâte, ravioli chinois, raviole

boulette de pâte, ravioli chinois, raviole

broth
[nom]

a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water

bouillon, jus

bouillon, jus

Ex: They poured the flavorful beef broth over the noodles.
gruel
[nom]

a thin, watery porridge made by boiling ground grain or meal in water or milk

bouillie, gruau

bouillie, gruau

Ex: The old recipe book included instructions for making gruel.
kernel
[nom]

the inner part of a seed, nut, or fruit pit that is often edible

noyau, amande

noyau, amande

Ex: The sunflower seeds were roasted to enhance the flavor of kernels.
fudge
[nom]

a creamy brown sweet made with milk, sugar, and butter

chocolat crémeux

chocolat crémeux

liquor
[nom]

any kind of alcoholic drink made through the process of heating and cooling, such as whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and tequila

spiritueux, boisson alcoolisée,	alcool

spiritueux, boisson alcoolisée, alcool

Ex: They celebrated the occasion with a toast , raising their glasses filled with liquor.

a type of soup that contains pasta and vegetables, originated in Italy

minestrone

minestrone

veal
[nom]

meat of a young cow

veau

veau

Ex: The butcher offers a variety of cuts of veal, including chops, roasts, and stew meat.

a substance typically used in dough to make it rise by producing gas bubbles, resulting in a lighter and softer texture

agent levant, ferment

agent levant, ferment

Ex: Without leavening, the bread turned out dense and heavy .
brisket
[nom]

meat cut from the chest of an animal, especially a cow

poitrine de bœuf

poitrine de bœuf

Ex: We visited a local smokehouse renowned for its brisket.
puree
[nom]

a type of food in the form of a smooth cream made by crushing fruit and mixing with cooked vegetables

purée

purée

batter
[nom]

a mixture consisting of flour, milk, and eggs, used for making pancakes, or for covering food before frying

pâte

pâte

Ex: What 's the key to a perfect batter?

a substance or material used in making a dish, product, or mixture

ingrédient

ingrédient

Ex: They bought all the ingredients from the market .
entree
[nom]

the main segment of a meal

plat principal, plat de résistance

plat principal, plat de résistance

Ex: He always saves room for dessert , no matter how filling entree is .
staple
[nom]

an essential item that is regularly used or needed

aliment de base, produit de première nécessité

aliment de base, produit de première nécessité

Ex: The office always staples like paper and pens .

the business of providing food, beverages, and other related services for events or occasions

traiteur, restauration

traiteur, restauration

cuisine
[nom]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

cuisine

cuisine

Ex: She appreciated the rich flavors and spices found in traditional cuisine.
to crave
[verbe]

to strongly desire or seek something

brûler d'envie

brûler d'envie

Ex: As a health enthusiast , he craves sugary snacks .
to gorge
[verbe]

to eat greedily and in large quantities

se gaver, se régaler

se gaver, se régaler

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet , gorged on a variety of ocean delights .
to devour
[verbe]

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

dévorer, engloutir

dévorer, engloutir

Ex: In the bustling food market , visitors devour street food from various vendors .
to gobble
[verbe]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

engloutir, gobiller

engloutir, gobiller

Ex: In a rush , she gobble her lunch before the meeting .

to chew food by biting and grinding it with the teeth

mastiquer

mastiquer

Ex: The baby is learning masticate solid foods with his new teeth .
to chomp
[verbe]

to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

croquer, mordre

croquer, mordre

Ex: When the crunchy chips were brought out at the party , guests began chomp them while engaging in conversation .
culinary
[Adjectif]

having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food

culinaire

culinaire

Ex: She wrote culinary blog sharing recipes and cooking tips with her followers .
ravenous
[Adjectif]

experiencing extreme hunger

affamé

affamé

Ex: The marathon runners ravenous after crossing the finish line and quickly made their way to the food tent for a meal .
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