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Vocabulaire des Monuments Modernes Clés - Siège de la CCTV

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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
modern
modern
[Adjectif]

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

moderne

moderne

Ex: The modern art exhibit showcased abstract paintings and minimalist sculptures that diverged from classical styles. 
look
look
[nom]

the overall atmosphere or vibe of a place or situation and the emotional or psychological impact it has on people

l'ambiance, l'atmosphère

l'ambiance, l'atmosphère

Ex: The abandoned house gave off a spooky look that sent shivers down their spines. 
construction

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

construction

construction

Ex: Noise from the construction site disturbed the neighborhood. 
architect

a person whose job is to design buildings and often oversee their construction

architecte

architecte

Ex: The architect showed us the plans for the building. 
to design
to design
[verbe]

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

concevoir, dessiner

concevoir, dessiner

Ex: They designed a prototype that revolutionized the industry. 
to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

ressembler à, avoir l'air de

ressembler à, avoir l'air de

Ex: The new student looks like her older sister; they have the same eyes and smile. 

Le nouvel étudiant ressemble à sa sœur aînée; ils ont les mêmes yeux et le même sourire.

giant
giant
[Adjectif]

extremely large in size

géant

géant

Ex: The giant tree towered over the forest, casting a shadow that stretched for miles. 
to twist
to twist
[verbe]

to form or move in a winding, spiral, or curved pattern

s'enrouler,  serpenter

s'enrouler, serpenter

Ex: The vine twisted around the wooden post. 
rectangle

(geometry) a flat shape with four right angles, especially one with opposing sides that are equal and parallel to each other

rectangle

rectangle

Ex: The window was a large rectangle, allowing plenty of natural light into the room. 

La fenêtre était un grand rectangle, permettant à beaucoup de lumière naturelle d'entrer dans la pièce.

floor
floor
[nom]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

étage

étage

Ex: Residents of the upper floors enjoyed panoramic views of the city skyline from their apartment windows. 
steel
steel
[nom]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

acier, métal dur

acier, métal dur

Ex: They used steel to reinforce the concrete in the bridge's foundation. 
glass
glass
[nom]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

verre

verre

Ex: The skyscraper's walls were made entirely of tinted glass. 
to lean
to lean
[verbe]

to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

pencher

pencher

Ex: The construction worker took a break and leaned on the scaffolding, surveying the progress of the building. 
to bend
to bend
[verbe]

to become curved or no longer straight

se plier

se plier

Ex: The gymnast's body contorted and bent in astonishing ways during her performance. 
office
office
[nom]

a designated room where an individual typically works, often at a desk, to carry out their professional tasks and responsibilities

bureau, cabinet

bureau, cabinet

Ex: The manager's office is located at the far end of the hallway. 
studio
studio
[nom]

a room or building where TV or radio programs are made or broadcast

studio

studio

Ex: The radio studio featured state-of-the-art soundboards and recording booths, where DJs entertained listeners with music and talk shows. 
television show

a series of episodes broadcast on television that tells a story or provides entertainment, usually consisting of a specific genre or format

émission de télévision, série télévisée

émission de télévision, série télévisée

Ex: The new TV show on Netflix has received great reviews from critics. 

La nouvelle émission de télévision sur Netflix a reçu d'excellentes critiques de la part des critiques.

meeting room

a designated space for discussions, conferences, or group activities

salle de réunion, salle de conférence

salle de réunion, salle de conférence

workspace

space allocated for your work (as in an office)

espace de travail, bureau

espace de travail, bureau

staff
staff
[nom]

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

personnel

personnel

Ex: He thanked the staff for their hard work and dedication. 
technology

devices, equipment, and machinery produced using scientific knowledge

technologie

technologie

Ex: The automotive industry is constantly innovating, producing technology such as electric cars and autonomous vehicles. 
to broadcast

to transmit a program, sound, or images by radio, television, or similar media

diffuser, retransmettre, radiodiffuser

diffuser, retransmettre, radiodiffuser

Ex: The network will broadcast the game live on Saturday. 
to visit
to visit
[verbe]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

visiter

visiter

Ex: They decided to visit the museum to admire the new art exhibit. 
unique
unique
[Adjectif]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

unique

unique

Ex: He has a unique habit of sketching people he meets for the first time. 

Il a une habitude unique de dessiner les personnes qu'il rencontre pour la première fois.

to stand out

to be prominent and easily noticeable

se démarquer nettement, se distinguer des autres

se démarquer nettement, se distinguer des autres

Ex: Among the many candidates, his qualifications and experience made him stand out during the job interview. 

Parmi les nombreux candidats, ses qualifications et son expérience l'ont fait se démarquer lors de l'entretien d'embauche.

skyline
skyline
[nom]

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

ligne d'horizon, horizon

ligne d'horizon, horizon

unusual
unusual
[Adjectif]

differing from the norm or expectation

inhabituel, insolite

inhabituel, insolite

Ex: His behavior at the meeting was unusual, leaving everyone puzzled. 

Son comportement lors de la réunion était inhabituel, laissant tout le monde perplexe.

symbol
symbol
[nom]

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

symbole, emblème

symbole, emblème

Ex: Her victory was seen as a symbol of hope for the community. 
modern architecture

the architectural style that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by simplicity, functionality, and the use of new materials and construction techniques

architecture moderne, style architectural moderne

architecture moderne, style architectural moderne

busy
busy
[Adjectif]

(of a place) full of activity or people

occupé

occupé

Ex: The streets were busy with traffic during rush hour. 
restaurant

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

restaurant

restaurant

Ex: She left a positive review online for the restaurant where she ordered a pizza. 
nearby
nearby
[Adverbe]

not in the distance

dans les environs

dans les environs

Ex: My best friends live nearby, so we can hang out often. 

Mes meilleurs amis vivent à proximité, donc nous pouvons sortir souvent.

business district

an area of a city where the majority of commercial activities, offices, and financial institutions are located

quartier des affaires, centre d'affaires

quartier des affaires, centre d'affaires

Ex: She works in the city’s business district, managing international clients. 

Elle travaille dans le quartier des affaires de la ville, gérant des clients internationaux.

landmark

a structure or a place that is historically important

monument

monument

Ex: The Colosseum in Rome, once used for gladiator contests, remains a significant landmark from ancient times. 

Le Colisée à Rome, autrefois utilisé pour les combats de gladiateurs, reste un monument important de l'Antiquité.

creative
creative
[Adjectif]

using imagination and original ideas to create or develop something

créatif

créatif

Ex: The teacher encourages students to develop their creative abilities. 
innovative
innovative
[Adjectif]

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

innovant, novateur

innovant, novateur

Ex: Her innovative design for the product won several awards for its originality and practicality. 

Son design innovant pour le produit a remporté plusieurs prix pour son originalité et sa praticité.

architecture

the art, study, or profession of designing buildings and other structures

architecture

architecture

Ex: Daniel hopes to pursue a career in architecture. 
to admire
to admire
[verbe]

to look at someone or something with pleasure or appreciation

admirer,  contempler

admirer, contempler

Ex: Sarah stepped back to admire her finished painting. 
bold
bold
[Adjectif]

strong, vivid, or clearly defined in a way that attracts visual attention

audacieux, vif

audacieux, vif

Ex: The poster uses bold shapes and simple lettering. 
truly
truly
[Adverbe]

used to emphasize a statement or idea

vraiment, réellement

vraiment, réellement

Ex: She is truly talented in her field. 

Elle est vraiment talentueuse dans son domaine.

pants
pants
[nom]

a piece of clothing covering the body from the waist downward, with a separate section for each leg

pantalon

pantalon

Ex: Emma wore black pants with a white shirt. 
nickname

a descriptive name for a place or thing

surnom, sobriquet

surnom, sobriquet

famous
famous
[Adjectif]

known by a lot of people

fameux, célèbre, excellent

fameux, célèbre, excellent

Ex: The famous author's novels have been translated into multiple languages. 

Les romans de l'auteur célèbre ont été traduits dans plusieurs langues.

building

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

bâtiment

bâtiment

Ex: She lives on the third floor of a residential building. 
Beijing
Beijing
[nom]

the capital and second most crowded city of China, in which famous historic sites such as the Great Wall of China are located

Pékin, Beijing

Pékin, Beijing

China
China
[nom]

the biggest country in East Asia

Chine

Chine

Ex: The economy of China has grown rapidly over the past few decades, making it one of the world's largest economies. 
unique
unique
[Adjectif]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

unique

unique

Ex: He has a unique habit of sketching people he meets for the first time. 

Il a une habitude unique de dessiner les personnes qu'il rencontre pour la première fois.

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