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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL - Famille et Relations

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la famille et les relations, tels que "connaissance", "branche", "compatible", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
acquaintance

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

connaissance

connaissance

Ex: Though they were only acquaintances, he always greeted her warmly whenever they crossed paths. 

Bien qu'ils n'étaient que de simples connaissances, il la saluait toujours chaleureusement chaque fois qu'ils se croisaient.

band
band
[nom]

a group of people who come together for a particular purpose, often because they share common interests or beliefs

groupe

groupe

Ex: The band of researchers traveled to remote areas to study wildlife. 

Le groupe de chercheurs a voyagé vers des régions éloignées pour étudier la faune.

bond
bond
[nom]

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

lien

lien

Ex: Parent-child bonds often form in early childhood. 

Les liens parent-enfant se forment souvent dans la petite enfance.

adultery

sexual intercourse involving a married person and someone other than their spouse

adultère

adultère

Ex: In the eyes of the law, adultery can be grounds for divorce in many jurisdictions. 

Aux yeux de la loi, l'adultère peut être un motif de divorce dans de nombreuses juridictions.

affair
affair
[nom]

a sexual relationship between two people in which at least one of them is already committed to someone else

liaison

liaison

Ex: The scandalous affair between the politician and his assistant made headlines across the country. 

L'affaire scandaleuse entre le politicien et son assistante a fait la une dans tout le pays.

ally
ally
[nom]

someone who helps or supports someone else in certain activities or against someone else

allié, alliée

allié, alliée

Ex: In times of need, it's important to have allies who can offer assistance and guidance. 

En temps de besoin, il est important d'avoir des alliés qui peuvent offrir de l'aide et des conseils.

ancestor

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

ancêtre

ancêtre

Ex: They visited the old cemetery where many of their ancestors were buried. 

Ils ont visité l'ancien cimetière où beaucoup de leurs ancêtres étaient enterrés.

ancestry

the people from whom a person is descended

ascendance

ascendance

Ex: His ancestry includes both Irish and Italian roots. 

Son ascendance comprend des racines à la fois irlandaises et italiennes.

branch
branch
[nom]

a subdivision or a group of members of an extended family sharing the same ancestors

section, division

section, division

Ex: The Smith family has a long lineage, with each branch tracing back to a common ancestor who immigrated in the 1800s. 

La famille Smith a une longue lignée, avec chaque branche remontant à un ancêtre commun qui a immigré dans les années 1800.

clan
clan
[nom]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clan

clan

Ex: As the eldest member of the clan, she held a place of honor and respect during family gatherings. 

En tant que membre le plus âgé du clan, elle occupait une place d'honneur et de respect lors des réunions familiales.

adoptive
adoptive
[Adjectif]

(of a child or parent) related through adoption

adoptif

adoptif

Ex: Despite not being biologically related, the adoptive family created a strong bond through love and shared experiences. 

Malgré le fait de ne pas être biologiquement liés, la famille adoptive a créé un lien fort grâce à l'amour et aux expériences partagées.

biracial
biracial
[Adjectif]

representing or involving members of two different races

biracial

biracial

Ex: The biracial couple faced prejudice and discrimination from society but remained resilient in their love and commitment to each other. 

Le couple biracial a fait face à des préjugés et à de la discrimination de la part de la société mais est resté résilient dans son amour et son engagement mutuel.

to cheat on

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one's own partner

tromper

tromper

Ex: The rumors about him cheating on his wife turned out to be true. 

Les rumeurs sur le fait qu'il trompait sa femme se sont avérées vraies.

breakup
breakup
[nom]

the end of a relationship or an association

rupture, échec

rupture, échec

Ex: After the band's breakup, the members pursued solo careers and different musical projects. 

Après la rupture du groupe, les membres ont poursuivi des carrières solo et différents projets musicaux.

brotherly
brotherly
[Adjectif]

showing a level of love or care that one would only expect a brother to have

fraternel

fraternel

Ex: Their bond was built on a foundation of brotherly love and mutual respect. 

Leur lien a été construit sur une base d'amour fraternel et de respect mutuel.

brotherhood

the feeling of understanding and friendship between people

fraternité

fraternité

Ex: The charity’s goal was to foster a sense of brotherhood by bringing together people from different backgrounds to help those in need. 

L'objectif de l'organisation caritative était de favoriser un sentiment de fraternité en rassemblant des personnes d'horizons différents pour aider ceux dans le besoin.

companion

someone or something that regularly keeps another company, providing friendship, support, or association

compagnon, compagne

compagnon, compagne

Ex: A dog can be a faithful companion. 

Un chien peut être un compagnon fidèle.

companionship

the delightful feeling that one has when accompanied by people one enjoys spending time with rather than being alone

camaraderie

camaraderie

compatible
compatible
[Adjectif]

(of two people) able to have a balanced and comfortable relationship

compatible

compatible

Ex: The couple proved to be compatible despite their busy schedules. 

Le couple s'est avéré compatible malgré leurs emplois du temps chargés.

co-parent

a person who shares the responsibilities of raising a child

coparent

coparent

Ex: Despite living apart, they remain committed co-parents, collaborating on important decisions for their child's upbringing. 

Malgré leur séparation, ils restent des co-parents engagés, collaborant sur les décisions importantes pour l'éducation de leur enfant.

custody
custody
[nom]

the legal right or responsibility to care for and make decisions regarding a child, especially after a divorce or separation

garde

garde

Ex: They share joint custody of their two children. 

Ils partagent la garde conjointe de leurs deux enfants.

descendant

someone who shares the same blood with a specific person who lived many years ago

descendant

descendant

Ex: As a descendant of immigrants, she felt a strong connection to her ancestors' homeland and culture. 

En tant que descendante d'immigrants, elle ressentait un lien fort avec la terre et la culture de ses ancêtres.

distant
distant
[Adjectif]

having a connection that is not close or direct, as in a remote familial or social relationship

éloigné

éloigné

Ex: She received a letter from a distant relative she had never met. 

Elle a reçu une lettre d'un parent éloigné qu'elle n'avait jamais rencontré.

soulmate

the perfect romantic partner for a person

âme sœur

âme sœur

tie
tie
[nom]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

affiliation

affiliation

to socialize

to interact and spend time with people

fréquenter

fréquenter

Ex: Colleagues often socialize during breaks to build camaraderie in the workplace. 

Les collègues socialisent souvent pendant les pauses pour renforcer la camaraderie au travail.

kin
kin
[nom]

a person's family and relatives

famille, proches

famille, proches

Ex: His kin live in the countryside, far from the city. 

Ses parents vivent à la campagne, loin de la ville.

next of kin

one's closest living relative or relatives

parent proche

parent proche

Ex: The police notified the deceased's next of kin about the accident. 

La police a informé les proches parents du défunt de l'accident.

kinship
kinship
[nom]

the relationship between the members of a family

parenté

parenté

parenting

‌the process of raising or taking care of one's child or children

éducation des enfants

éducation des enfants

Ex: Parenting can be challenging, but it is also one of the most rewarding experiences in life. 

Parentalité peut être difficile, mais c'est aussi l'une des expériences les plus gratifiantes de la vie.

maternal
maternal
[Adjectif]

related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth

maternel

maternel

Ex: The clinic offers support during the maternal phase to ensure both mother and child are healthy. 

La clinique offre un soutien pendant la phase maternelle pour assurer la santé de la mère et de l'enfant.

paternal
paternal
[Adjectif]

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

paternel

paternel

Ex: The father's voice had a soothing, paternal tone as he read bedtime stories to his young daughter. 

La voix du père avait un ton apaisant et paternel alors qu'il lisait des histoires du soir à sa jeune fille.

intimate
intimate
[Adjectif]

(of people) having a very close relationship

intime

intime

Ex: She cherished the intimate bond she shared with her best friend, knowing she could confide in them about anything. 

Elle chérissait le lien intime qu'elle partageait avec sa meilleure amie, sachant qu'elle pouvait se confier à elle sur n'importe quoi.

to inherit
to inherit
[verbe]

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

hériter

hériter

Ex: He was surprised to inherit a vast collection of rare books from his uncle. 

Il a été surpris d'hériter d'une vaste collection de livres rares de son oncle.

heritage

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

héritage

héritage

Ex: His heritage includes a mix of Scandinavian and Eastern European traditions, which he celebrates with his family. 

Son héritage comprend un mélange de traditions scandinaves et est-européennes, qu'il célèbre avec sa famille.

ex
ex
[nom]

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

ex

ex

Ex: She ran into her ex at the grocery store, and they exchanged awkward pleasantries. 

Elle est tombée sur son ex à l'épicerie, et ils ont échangé des politesses gênantes.

exclusive
exclusive
[Adjectif]

limited to a particular person, group, or purpose

exclusif

exclusif

Ex: She received an exclusive invitation to the fashion show, reserved for VIP guests and industry insiders. 

Elle a reçu une invitation exclusive pour le défilé de mode, réservée aux invités VIP et aux initiés de l'industrie.

to associate

to interact and spend time with someone or a group of people

se fréquenter

se fréquenter

Ex: His decision to associate with known troublemakers led to strained relationships with his more conservative friends. 

Sa décision de s'associer à des fauteurs de troubles connus a conduit à des relations tendues avec ses amis plus conservateurs.

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