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

Apprenez le vocabulaire ACT lié aux ressources, aux fournitures, aux matériaux, à la nourriture, à la nutrition, à la disponibilité et à l'utilisation ou à la distribution de biens essentiels.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
quota
quota
[nom]

a share or amount allocated or due to a particular person or group

quota, part

quota, part

Ex: Daniel collected his quota of tickets before the event. 
consumption

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

consommation

consommation

Ex: The consumption of electricity increased during the summer months. 
replenishment

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

réapprovisionnement, remplissage

réapprovisionnement, remplissage

Ex: Regular replenishment of office supplies is essential to keep the business running smoothly. 

Le réapprovisionnement régulier des fournitures de bureau est essentiel pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de l'entreprise.

availability

the state of being available for use, purchase, access, or other purposes

disponibilité,  accessibilité

disponibilité, accessibilité

Ex: Please check ticket availability before making travel plans. 
alms
alms
[nom]

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

aumône, charité

aumône, charité

Ex: The church collected alms every Sunday to support local families in need. 

L'église collectait des aumônes chaque dimanche pour soutenir les familles locales dans le besoin.

resource

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

ressource

ressource

Ex: Effective management of financial resources is crucial for business sustainability. 
provisions

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

provisions

provisions

Ex: The soldiers received their monthly provisions, which included rations, water, and medical supplies. 

Les soldats ont reçu leurs provisions mensuelles, qui comprenaient des rations, de l'eau et des fournitures médicales.

allowance

an amount of something that is permitted

allocation

allocation

Ex: There is a daily allowance of one hour for recreational activities in the schedule. 
deprivation

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

privation

privation

Ex: The new policies resulted in the deprivation of financial support for vulnerable communities. 

Les nouvelles politiques ont entraîné la privation de soutien financier pour les communautés vulnérables.

famine
famine
[nom]

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

famine

famine

Ex: Many farmers lost their livestock during the famine. 

De nombreux agriculteurs ont perdu leur bétail pendant la famine.

starvation

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

famine, faim

famine, faim

parcel
parcel
[nom]

a quantity or portion of something considered or dealt with as a unit

lot,  parcelle

lot, parcelle

Ex: Emma received a small parcel of the remaining assets. 
to forage
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 squirrels frequently forage for nuts and seeds in the park. 

Les écureuils cherchent fréquemment des noix et des graines dans le parc.

to scavenge

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

charogner, fouiller pour trouver de la nourriture

charogner, fouiller pour trouver de la nourriture

to deplete
to deplete
[verbe]

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

épuiser

épuiser

Ex: The extensive use of fossil fuels has the potential to deplete non-renewable energy sources. 

L'utilisation intensive des combustibles fossiles a le potentiel d'épuiser les sources d'énergie non renouvelables.

to squander

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

gaspiller

gaspiller

Ex: The company's management was criticized for squandering financial resources on ineffective marketing campaigns. 

La direction de l'entreprise a été critiquée pour avoir gaspillé des ressources financières dans des campagnes de marketing inefficaces.

to expend
to expend
[verbe]

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

dépenser

dépenser

Ex: She expended all her energy running the marathon. 

Elle a dépensé toute son énergie en courant le marathon.

to allot
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 organization plans to allot a portion of its budget for community outreach programs. 

L'organisation prévoit d'allouer une partie de son budget aux programmes de sensibilisation communautaire.

to allocate

to give or assign money, resources, time, space, or duties to a particular person or purpose

affecter, allouer

affecter, allouer

Ex: Emma allocated two hours to reviewing the final report. 
inexhaustible
inexhaustible
[Adjectif]

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

inépuisable

inépuisable

thrifty
thrifty
[Adjectif]

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

économe

économe

Ex: Being thrifty, he prefers to cook at home rather than eat out. 

Étant économe, il préfère cuisiner à la maison plutôt que de manger au restaurant.

cost-effective
cost-effective
[Adjectif]

producing good results without costing too much

rentable, économique

rentable, économique

Ex: The company implemented a cost-effective solution to streamline its production process and reduce waste. 

L'entreprise a mis en œuvre une solution économique pour rationaliser son processus de production et réduire les déchets.

convenient
convenient
[Adjectif]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

approprié, convenable

approprié, convenable

Ex: This route is convenient if you're traveling to the airport. 

Cet itinéraire est pratique si vous vous rendez à l'aéroport.

reusable
reusable
[Adjectif]

able to be used again multiple times

réutilisable, réemployable

réutilisable, réemployable

Ex: The reusable water bottle is made of durable materials and can be refilled multiple times. 

La bouteille d'eau réutilisable est fabriquée à partir de matériaux durables et peut être remplie plusieurs fois.

nonrenewable
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: The shift from nonrenewable to renewable energy sources is essential for a sustainable future. 

Le passage des sources d'énergie non renouvelables aux sources renouvelables est essentiel pour un avenir durable.

supplemental
supplemental
[Adjectif]

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

supplémentaire

supplémentaire

Ex: She added a supplemental protein shake to her diet to support her fitness goals. 

Elle a ajouté un shake protéiné supplémentaire à son alimentation pour soutenir ses objectifs de fitness.

pastry
pastry
[nom]

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

pâte

pâte

Ex: The bakery specializes in freshly baked pastries such as croissants and danishes. 

La boulangerie est spécialisée dans les pâtisseries fraîchement cuites telles que les croissants et les danoises.

dumpling

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
broth
[nom]

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

bouillon, consommé

bouillon, consommé

Ex: They poured the flavorful beef broth over the noodles. 

Ils ont versé le bouillon de bœuf savoureux sur les nouilles.

gruel
gruel
[nom]

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

bouillie, gruau

bouillie, gruau

Ex: During the famine, many families survived on little more than gruel. 

Pendant la famine, de nombreuses familles ont survécu avec à peine plus que de la bouillie.

kernel
kernel
[nom]

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

amande, noyau

amande, noyau

Ex: They found the kernel of truth in the rumors circulating around town. 

Ils ont trouvé le noyau de vérité dans les rumeurs qui circulaient en ville.

fudge
fudge
[nom]

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

chocolat crémeux

chocolat crémeux

liquor
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: She enjoyed savoring a glass of fine red wine as her preferred choice of liquor. 

Elle aimait savourer un verre de bon vin rouge comme son choix préféré de boisson alcoolisée.

minestrone

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

minestrone

minestrone

veal
veal
[nom]

meat of a young cow

veau

veau

Ex: They enjoyed a refreshing summer salad with grilled veal, mixed greens and seasonal fruits. 

Ils ont apprécié une salade d'été rafraîchissante avec du veau grillé, des légumes verts mélangés et des fruits de saison.

leavening

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

agent levant, levain

agent levant, levain

Ex: Baking powder serves as a leavening agent in many cake recipes. 

La levure sert d'agent levant dans de nombreuses recettes de gâteaux.

brisket
brisket
[nom]

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

poitrine de bœuf

poitrine de bœuf

Ex: The restaurant featured a signature dish of slow-roasted brisket. 

Le restaurant proposait un plat signature de poitrine rôtie lentement.

puree
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
batter
[nom]

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

pâte

pâte

Ex: The fluffy pancakes were made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt. 

Les pancakes moelleux étaient faits à partir d'une simple pâte de farine, d'œufs, de lait et d'une pincée de sel.

ingredient

a food or substance used with others to prepare a particular dish

ingrédient

ingrédient

Ex: Emma checked the recipe to make sure she had every ingredient. 
entree
entree
[nom]

the main segment of a meal

plat principal, plat de résistance

plat principal, plat de résistance

Ex: The restaurant's menu featured a variety of entrees, including steak, chicken, and vegetarian options. 

Le menu du restaurant proposait une variété de plats principaux, comprenant du steak, du poulet et des options végétariennes.

staple
staple
[nom]

an essential item that is regularly used or needed

produit de base, aliment de base

produit de base, aliment de base

Ex: In many regions, maize is the primary staple. 

Dans de nombreuses régions, le maïs est l'aliment de base principal.

catering

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

traiteur, restauration

traiteur, restauration

cuisine
cuisine
[nom]

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

cuisine

cuisine

Ex: He took a cooking class to learn the techniques of French cuisine and make classic dishes. 

Il a pris un cours de cuisine pour apprendre les techniques de la cuisine française et préparer des plats classiques.

to crave
to crave
[verbe]

to strongly desire or seek something

brûler d'envie

brûler d'envie

Ex: She craved her mother's homemade apple pie throughout her pregnancy. 

Elle a envie de la tarte aux pommes maison de sa mère tout au long de sa grossesse.

to gorge
to gorge
[verbe]

to eat greedily and in large quantities

se gaver, engloutir

se gaver, engloutir

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked pastries in the bakery caused customers to stop and gorge on sweet treats. 

L'arôme des pâtisseries fraîchement cuites dans la boulangerie a incité les clients à s'arrêter et à se gorger de douceurs.

to devour
to devour
[verbe]

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

dévorer, engloutir

dévorer, engloutir

Ex: At the summer barbecue, guests lined up to devour the delicious grilled burgers and hot dogs. 

Lors du barbecue d'été, les invités faisaient la queue pour dévorer les délicieux hamburgers et hot-dogs grillés.

to gobble
to gobble
[verbe]

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

engloutir, bâfrer

engloutir, bâfrer

Ex: After a long day of fasting, he couldn't resist gobbling down his dinner. 

Après une longue journée de jeûne, il n'a pas pu résister à engloutir son dîner.

to masticate

to chew food by biting and grinding it with the teeth

mastiquer

mastiquer

Ex: The cows peacefully masticated their cud in the meadow. 

Les vaches mastiquaient paisiblement leur nourriture dans le pré.

to chomp
to chomp
[verbe]

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

mâcher bruyamment, croquer à pleines dents

mâcher bruyamment, croquer à pleines dents

Ex: As the popcorn movie night began, everyone in the room started to chomp their buttery popcorn. 

Alors que la soirée cinéma avec du popcorn commençait, tout le monde dans la pièce s'est mis à mâcher bruyamment son popcorn beurré.

culinary
culinary
[Adjectif]

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

culinaire

culinaire

Ex: He had a vast collection of culinary herbs and spices in his kitchen. 

Il avait une vaste collection d'herbes et d'épices culinaires dans sa cuisine.

ravenous
ravenous
[Adjectif]

experiencing extreme hunger

affamé

affamé

Ex: She felt ravenous after the intense workout and immediately grabbed a protein bar to satisfy her hunger. 

Elle se sentait affamée après l'entraînement intense et a immédiatement attrapé une barre protéinée pour satisfaire sa faim.

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