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Compétence en Lecture pour l'Examen ACT - Succès et Fiabilité

Learn ACT vocabulary related to success, achievement, effectiveness, dependability, consistency, trustworthiness, and positive results.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
to overcome

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

surmonter

surmonter

Ex: Individuals overcome personal fears through gradual exposure and self-reflection. 
to outcompete

to perform better or achieve superior results compared to someone or something else in a competitive context

surpasser, dépasser

surpasser, dépasser

Ex: Small businesses often struggle to outcompete larger corporations with more resources. 

Les petites entreprises ont souvent du mal à surpasser les grandes entreprises disposant de plus de ressources.

to circumvent

to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty

contourner

contourner

Ex: Students often try to circumvent answering difficult exam questions by providing vague responses. 

Les étudiants essaient souvent de contourner les questions difficiles des examens en fournissant des réponses vagues.

to transcend

to go beyond a particular limit, quality, or standard, often in an exceptional way

transcender, dépasser

transcender, dépasser

Ex: The film attempts to transcend typical genre conventions, offering a unique and thought-provoking narrative. 

Le film tente de transcender les conventions typiques du genre, offrant un récit unique et stimulant.

to exceed
to exceed
[verbe]

to be superior or better in performance, quality, or achievement

outrepasser

outrepasser

Ex: Despite initial doubts, the project's success managed to exceed everyone's expectations. 
to resolve
to resolve
[verbe]

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

résoudre

résoudre

Ex: The committee met to resolve the issues raised by the employees. 
to conquer
to conquer
[verbe]

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

conquérir

conquérir

Ex: Teams strategize to conquer obstacles and achieve successful project outcomes. 

Les équipes élaborent des stratégies pour surmonter les obstacles et obtenir des résultats de projet réussis.

to subdue
to subdue
[verbe]

to conquer or bring under control

soumettre, dominer

soumettre, dominer

Ex: The ancient empire sought to subdue distant lands and expand its influence across continents. 

L'empire antique cherchait à soumettre des terres lointaines et à étendre son influence à travers les continents.

to suppress

to forcibly put an end to a protest, rebellion, or other organized activity

réprimer

réprimer

Ex: Police were ordered to suppress the violent protest. 
to encroach

to intrude upon or infringe upon someone else's territory, rights, or space, often causing harm or inconvenience

empiéter sur

empiéter sur

Ex: The noisy neighbors are encroaching on our privacy by playing loud music late at night. 

Les voisins bruyants empiètent sur notre vie privée en jouant de la musique forte tard dans la nuit.

to overtake

to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction

dépasser, doubler

dépasser, doubler

Ex: She managed to overtake her competitor in the final lap of the race. 

Elle a réussi à dépasser son concurrent dans le dernier tour de la course.

to prevail
to prevail
[verbe]

to prove to be superior in strength, influence, or authority

prévaloir, prédominer, être le plus important

prévaloir, prédominer, être le plus important

Ex: The community worked together to prevail over adversity, rebuilding homes and infrastructure after a natural disaster. 
to attain
to attain
[verbe]

to succeed in achieving or obtaining something, especially after sustained effort

parvenir à, atteindre, acquérir

parvenir à, atteindre, acquérir

Ex: Few athletes ever attain that level of success. 
to achieve
to achieve
[verbe]

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

atteindre, accomplir

atteindre, accomplir

Ex: The research team collaborated tirelessly to achieve a breakthrough in medical science, leading to a groundbreaking discovery. 
to obtain
to obtain
[verbe]

to get something, often with difficulty

obtenir

obtenir

Ex: The students are obtaining practical experience through internships. 
to acquire
to acquire
[verbe]

to obtain or achieve something through effort or action

acquérir, obtenir

acquérir, obtenir

Ex: Through perseverance, she acquired the respect of her colleagues. 
to secure
to secure
[verbe]

to reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort

obtenir, se procurer

obtenir, se procurer

Ex: She worked tirelessly to secure a scholarship for her studies abroad. 
to capitalize

to take advantage of or make the most of a situation for one's benefit

profiter, tirer profit

profiter, tirer profit

Ex: The company capitalized on the growing trend of online shopping. 

L'entreprise a tiré profit de la tendance croissante des achats en ligne.

to advance
to advance
[verbe]

to move towards a goal or desired outcome

avancer, progresser

avancer, progresser

Ex: As the negotiations progressed, both parties sought common ground to advance towards a mutually beneficial agreement. 
to flourish

to become successful, active, or prosperous

prospérer, se développer

prospérer, se développer

Ex: The arts flourished during a period of economic prosperity. 
to surpass
to surpass
[verbe]

to exceed in quality or achievement

dépasser, surpasser

dépasser, surpasser

Ex: Through hard work and dedication, he managed to surpass expectations in his academic performance. 

Grâce à un travail acharné et à un dévouement, il a réussi à dépasser les attentes dans ses performances académiques.

to outgrow
to outgrow
[verbe]

to become too large, mature, or experienced for something

dépasser, grandir trop pour

dépasser, grandir trop pour

Ex: As the company continued to expand, they started to outgrow their current office space. 

Alors que l'entreprise continuait à se développer, elle a commencé à dépasser son espace de bureau actuel.

to burgeon
to burgeon
[verbe]

to have a rapid development or growth

éclore, bourgeonner

éclore, bourgeonner

Ex: With increased demand, the online business began to burgeon, reaching new customers. 

Avec une demande accrue, l'entreprise en ligne a commencé à prospérer, atteignant de nouveaux clients.

to outlive
to outlive
[verbe]

to live for a longer period than another individual

survivre, vivre plus longtemps que

survivre, vivre plus longtemps que

Ex: The old man hoped to outlive his peers to see the next generation grow up. 

Le vieil homme espérait survivre à ses pairs pour voir la prochaine génération grandir.

to thrive
to thrive
[verbe]

to grow and develop exceptionally well

prospérer

prospérer

Ex: The community garden began to thrive with the addition of nutrient-rich soil and proper care. 
accomplishment

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

accomplissement, réalisation

accomplissement, réalisation

Ex: Winning the championship was a remarkable accomplishment for the team, considering their underdog status. 

Remporter le championnat a été une réalisation remarquable pour l'équipe, compte tenu de leur statut d'outsider.

fulfillment

a feeling of happiness when one's needs are satisfied

épanouissement, accomplissement

épanouissement, accomplissement

Ex: The completion of his novel brought him a deep sense of fulfillment. 

L'achèvement de son roman lui a apporté un profond sentiment d'accomplissement.

mastery
mastery
[nom]

great knowledge and exceptional skill in a field

maîtrise

maîtrise

recognition

acknowledgment or approval given to someone or something for their achievements, qualities, or actions

reconnaissance

reconnaissance

Ex: The team's success received widespread recognition in the industry. 
ascendance

the state of gaining power, control, or dominance over others

ascendance, domination

ascendance, domination

Ex: His ascendance to leadership brought a new vision to the organization. 

Son ascension au leadership a apporté une nouvelle vision à l'organisation.

prosperity

the state of being successful, particularly by earning a lot of money

prospérité

prospérité

Ex: Education and innovation are key factors in achieving long-term prosperity. 
triumph
triumph
[nom]

a great victory, success, or achievement, especially one gained after difficulty or effort

triomphe

triomphe

Ex: Completing the expedition was a personal triumph for Emma. 
accolade

a mark of recognition for excellence or accomplishment, often in the form of a title, medal, or public acknowledgment

hommage, distinction

hommage, distinction

Ex: The film earned critical accolades across international festivals. 

Le film a obtenu des accolades critiques dans les festivals internationaux.

zenith
zenith
[nom]

a period during which someone or something reaches their most successful point

zénith

zénith

Ex: The empire experienced its zenith during the reign of its most powerful ruler. 

L'empire a connu son apogée sous le règne de son souverain le plus puissant.

auspicious
auspicious
[Adjectif]

indicating that something is very likely to succeed in the future

de bon augure

de bon augure

Ex: Receiving a promotion at the start of the year was an auspicious beginning for Mark. 

Recevoir une promotion au début de l'année était un début prometteur pour Mark.

sure-fire
sure-fire
[Adjectif]

bound to succeed or happen as expected

infaillible, sûr

infaillible, sûr

effectual
effectual
[Adjectif]

having the power to achieve a desired outcome or make a strong impression

efficace

efficace

Ex: The medication was effectual in relieving the patient's symptoms quickly. 

Le médicament a été efficace pour soulager rapidement les symptômes du patient.

to validate

to confirm or prove the accuracy, authencity, or effectiveness of something

confirmer, valider

confirmer, valider

Ex: Ongoing market research helps validate the demand for sustainable products. 

Les recherches de marché en cours aident à valider la demande pour des produits durables.

to confirm
to confirm
[verbe]

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

confirmer

confirmer

Ex: He is confirming his suspicions about the leak after inspecting the pipes. 
to authenticate

to confirm the truth or origin of something

authentifier, certifier

authentifier, certifier

Ex: Her signature authenticated the legal document. 

Sa signature a authentifié le document légal.

credibility

a quality that renders a thing or person as trustworthy or believable

crédibilité, crédulité

crédibilité, crédulité

Ex: Building credibility with clients is crucial for maintaining long-term business relationships. 

Établir une crédibilité avec les clients est crucial pour maintenir des relations commerciales à long terme.

factuality

the quality or state of being factual or true

factualité, véracité

factualité, véracité

Ex: The documentary aimed to uphold factuality by presenting verifiable information. 

Le documentaire visait à maintenir la factualité en présentant des informations vérifiables.

certification

the process of officially validating or confirming the authenticity, quality, or standards of something or someone

certification, attestation

certification, attestation

Ex: His certification as a lifeguard required completing rigorous training in water safety. 

Sa certification en tant que sauveteur nécessitait de suivre une formation rigoureuse en sécurité aquatique.

accuracy

the quality or degree of being correct, exact, or free from errors

exactitude

exactitude

Ex: The accuracy of the report depends on reliable data. 
verisimilitude

the state or quality of implying the truth

vraisemblance

vraisemblance

Ex: The documentary aimed for verisimilitude, presenting real events with minimal dramatic embellishment. 

Le documentaire visait la vraisemblance, présentant des événements réels avec un embellissement dramatique minimal.

reputable
reputable
[Adjectif]

respected and trusted due to having a good reputation

réputé

réputé

Ex: The reputable university is highly ranked for its academic programs. 

L'université réputée est très bien classée pour ses programmes académiques.

authoritative
authoritative
[Adjectif]

having a confident and commanding presence that conveys authority and expertise

autoritaire, qui inspire l'autorité

autoritaire, qui inspire l'autorité

Ex: She delivered an authoritative speech that left no room for doubt. 

Elle a prononcé un discours autoritaire qui ne laissait aucune place au doute.

genuine
genuine
[Adjectif]

truly what something appears to be, without any falseness, imitation, or deception

authentique, véritable

authentique, véritable

Ex: The antique furniture piece was recognized as genuine, with no alterations or reproductions. 

Le meuble antique a été reconnu comme authentique, sans aucune altération ou reproduction.

comprehensive
comprehensive
[Adjectif]

covering or including all aspects of something

complet

complet

Ex: The comprehensive study examined the effects of climate change on various ecosystems around the world. 
dependable
dependable
[Adjectif]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

sur lequel on peut compter, sur qui on peut compter

sur lequel on peut compter, sur qui on peut compter

Ex: His dependable nature makes him a reliable teammate, always contributing to the success of the group. 

Sa nature fiable en fait un coéquipier fiable, contribuant toujours au succès du groupe.

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