pattern

Compétence en Lecture pour l'Examen ACT - Difficulté

Apprenez le vocabulaire ACT pour la difficulté, la complexité, les obstacles, les épreuves, les problèmes, les efforts et les situations qui exigent plus de compétence, de persévérance ou d'attention.

Réviser

Flashcards

formes

Orthographe

Quiz

Commencer à apprendre
Essential Vocabulary for ACT
to muddy
to muddy
[verbe]

to make something unclear or difficult to understand

embrouiller, rendre confus

embrouiller, rendre confus

Ex: The additional data muddied the analysis, making it harder to draw definitive conclusions. 

Les données supplémentaires ont embrouillé l'analyse, rendant plus difficile de tirer des conclusions définitives.

to impede
to impede
[verbe]

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

entraver

entraver

Ex: Lack of resources can impede the completion of a project. 

Le manque de ressources peut entraver l'achèvement d'un projet.

to repress
to repress
[verbe]

to hold back or prevent something from being expressed, developed, or revealed

réprimer, refouler

réprimer, refouler

Ex: He tried to repress his excitement, but a smile betrayed his joy. 

Il a essayé de réprimer son excitation, mais un sourire a trahi sa joie.

to disrupt
to disrupt
[verbe]

to cause disorder or disturbance in something that was previously orderly or calm

perturber, bouleverser

perturber, bouleverser

Ex: A technical glitch disrupted the live broadcast of the event. 

Un problème technique a perturbé la diffusion en direct de l'événement.

to intervene

to become involved in a situation in order to change, improve, or prevent its outcome

intervenir

intervenir

Ex: Police intervened to prevent the crowd from entering the building. 
to interfere

to hinder, disrupt, or prevent the normal progress or operation of an activity, process, or situation

entraver, nuire

entraver, nuire

Ex: The bad weather interfered with the construction work. 
to sabotage

to intentionally damage or undermine something, often for personal gain or as an act of protest or revenge

saboter

saboter

Ex: During the war, spies were known to sabotage enemy infrastructure. 

Pendant la guerre, les espions étaient connus pour saboter les infrastructures ennemies.

to hinder
to hinder
[verbe]

to create obstacles or difficulties that prevent progress, movement, or success

faire obstacle à, entraver

faire obstacle à, entraver

Ex: Lack of funds can hinder the development of small businesses. 

Le manque de fonds peut entraver le développement des petites entreprises.

to jam
to jam
[verbe]

to interfere with an electronic signal so that it cannot be received or understood properly

brouiller

brouiller

Ex: Someone was attempting to jam the radio transmission. 
to obstruct

to deliberately create challenges or difficulties that slow down or prevent the smooth advancement or development of something

entraver, faire obstruction à

entraver, faire obstruction à

Ex: The upcoming strike has the potential to obstruct regular business operations. 

La grève à venir a le potentiel d'entraver les opérations commerciales régulières.

ambiguity

the state of being unclear due to multiple possible meanings

ambiguïté

ambiguïté

Ex: To avoid any ambiguity, it's important to define all the terms before drafting the agreement. 
nuance
nuance
[nom]

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

nuance

nuance

Ex: The painter’s work is full of subtle nuances in color and light. 

Le travail du peintre est plein de nuances subtiles de couleur et de lumière.

severity

the intensity or degree of something challenging or impactful, such as pain, weather conditions, or any adverse circumstance

gravité, sévérité

gravité, sévérité

Ex: He was shocked by the severity of the financial penalties imposed on the company. 

Il a été choqué par la gravité des pénalités financières imposées à l'entreprise.

effortless
effortless
[Adjectif]

done with little or no difficulty

sans effort, facile

sans effort, facile

Ex: The dancer moved across the stage with effortless grace, captivating the audience. 

Le danseur s'est déplacé sur la scène avec une grâce sans effort, captivant le public.

demanding
demanding
[Adjectif]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

exigeant

exigeant

Ex: Taking care of young children can be demanding, requiring constant attention and patience. 

S'occuper de jeunes enfants peut être exigeant, nécessitant une attention constante et de la patience.

daunting
daunting
[Adjectif]

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

intimidant

intimidant

Ex: Facing the large audience for the first time was a daunting experience for her. 

Faire face au grand public pour la première fois était une expérience intimidante pour elle.

elusive
elusive
[Adjectif]

difficult to grasp mentally

compliqué, furtif

compliqué, furtif

Ex: The meaning behind her words was elusive, leaving him wondering what she truly meant. 
straightforward
straightforward
[Adjectif]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

simple, direct

simple, direct

Ex: The instructions for assembling the furniture were straightforward, with clear steps that anyone could follow. 

Les instructions pour assembler les meubles étaient simples, avec des étapes claires que tout le monde pouvait suivre.

elaborate
elaborate
[Adjectif]

carefully planned, developed, or made with a great deal of detail

élaboré,  minutieux

élaboré, minutieux

Ex: They made elaborate preparations for the celebration. 
comprehensible
comprehensible
[Adjectif]

clear in meaning or expression

compréhensible

compréhensible

Ex: Her comprehensible explanation of the new policy made it easy for all employees to understand the changes. 

Son explication compréhensible de la nouvelle politique a permis à tous les employés de comprendre facilement les changements.

enigmatic
enigmatic
[Adjectif]

difficult to understand or interpret

énigmatique

énigmatique

Ex: His expression was enigmatic, leaving everyone wondering what he was thinking. 

Son expression était énigmatique, laissant tout le monde se demander ce qu'il pensait.

discernible
discernible
[Adjectif]

capable of being seen or observed

visible, perceptible, discernable

visible, perceptible, discernable

Ex: With careful observation, the subtle patterns in the fabric became discernible. 

Avec une observation attentive, les motifs subtils du tissu sont devenus discernables.

digestible
digestible
[Adjectif]

(of information) clear and easy for the audience to understand

digeste, facile à comprendre

digeste, facile à comprendre

Ex: She always turns technical jargon into digestible explanations that anyone can understand. 

Elle transforme toujours le jargon technique en explications digestes que tout le monde peut comprendre.

unfathomable
unfathomable
[Adjectif]

impossible to comprehend

insondable, incompréhensible

insondable, incompréhensible

Ex: Her decision to resign from the prestigious position seemed unfathomable, leaving colleagues in disbelief. 

Sa décision de démissionner de ce poste prestigieux semblait incompréhensible, laissant ses collègues incrédules.

imperceptible
imperceptible
[Adjectif]

so slight or gradual that it cannot be noticed

imperceptible

imperceptible

Ex: Her smile was imperceptible, more felt than seen. 

Son sourire était imperceptible, plus ressenti que vu.

indecipherable
indecipherable
[Adjectif]

difficult or impossible to understand or interpret

indéchiffrable, illisible

indéchiffrable, illisible

Ex: The ancient manuscript was filled with indecipherable symbols and hieroglyphics. 

L'ancien manuscrit était rempli de symboles et de hiéroglyphes indéchiffrables.

illegible
illegible
[Adjectif]

unable to be read or understood because of poor handwriting or print quality

illisible, indéchiffrable

illisible, indéchiffrable

Ex: The doctor's prescription was illegible, so the pharmacist couldn't fill it. 

L'ordonnance du médecin était illisible, donc le pharmacien n'a pas pu la remplir.

intricate
intricate
[Adjectif]

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

complexe

complexe

Ex: The artist created an intricate painting filled with hidden details. 

L'artiste a créé une peinture complexe remplie de détails cachés.

rocky
rocky
[Adjectif]

characterized by difficulty or challenges, often used to describe a situation or experience

difficile, hérissé d'obstacles

difficile, hérissé d'obstacles

Ex: After a rocky start to the semester, she found her rhythm in her studies. 
obscure
obscure
[Adjectif]

difficult to understand because the meaning is unclear or vague

obscur, ambigu

obscur, ambigu

Ex: Daniel gave an obscure explanation that confused everyone. 
strenuously
strenuously
[Adverbe]

in a way that involves intense physical effort

vigoureusement, intensément

vigoureusement, intensément

Ex: The hikers climbed strenuously up the steep mountain trail. 

Les randonneurs ont grimpé péniblement le sentier escarpé de la montagne.

readily
readily
[Adverbe]

with little difficulty or trouble

facilement

facilement

Ex: This material absorbs moisture readily. 

Ce matériau absorbe l'humidité facilement.

LanGeek
Télécharger l'application LanGeek