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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

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

connaissance

connaissance

Ex: It 's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .C'est toujours agréable de retrouver des **connaissances** lors de rassemblements sociaux et d'entendre parler de leurs expériences récentes.
band
[nom]

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

groupe

groupe

Ex: A band of teachers gathered to discuss improvements for the school .Un **groupe** d'enseignants s'est réuni pour discuter des améliorations pour l'école.
bond
[nom]

a relationship formed between people or groups based on mutual experiences, ideas, feelings, etc.

lien

lien

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

adultère

adultère

Ex: Despite the temptation , she remained committed to her marriage vows and chose to confront her husband about his suspected adultery.Malgré la tentation, elle est restée fidèle à ses vœux de mariage et a choisi de confronter son mari à propos de son **adultère** présumé.
affair
[nom]

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

liaison

liaison

Ex: She confided in her best friend about the affair, seeking advice on how to handle the situation .Elle s'est confiée à sa meilleure amie à propos de **l'affaire**, cherchant des conseils sur la manière de gérer la situation.
ally
[nom]

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

allié, alliée

allié, alliée

Ex: The superhero teamed up with his former enemy to defeat a common threat, proving that sometimes even foes can become allies.Le super-héros s'est associé à son ancien ennemi pour vaincre une menace commune, prouvant que parfois même les ennemis peuvent devenir des **alliés**.

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

ancêtre

ancêtre

Ex: They shared stories about their ancestors, passing down family history to the younger generation .Ils ont partagé des histoires sur leurs **ancêtres**, transmettant l'histoire familiale à la jeune génération.

the people that a person is descended from

ascendance

ascendance

Ex: The festival celebrated the rich ancestry of the local community , highlighting traditions and customs passed down through generations .Le festival a célébré la riche **ascendance** de la communauté locale, mettant en lumière les traditions et coutumes transmises de génération en génération.
branch
[nom]

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

section, division

section, division

Ex: Although they belonged to different branches of the family , the cousins maintained close relationships throughout their lives .Bien qu'ils appartenaient à différentes **branches** de la famille, les cousins ont maintenu des relations étroites tout au long de leur vie.
clan
[nom]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clan

clan

Ex: The wedding was a grand event , attended by members of the clan from all over the country .Le mariage était un événement grandiose, auquel ont assisté des membres du **clan** venus de tout le pays.
adoptive
[Adjectif]

(of a child or parent) related through adoption

adoptif

adoptif

Ex: The adoptive siblings may not share DNA , but their bond is just as strong as any biological family 's .Les frères et sœurs **adoptifs** peuvent ne pas partager d'ADN, mais leur lien est tout aussi fort que celui de n'importe quelle famille biologique.
biracial
[Adjectif]

representing or involving members of two different races

biracial

biracial

Ex: Biracial representation in media and literature is essential for promoting diversity and challenging stereotypes .La représentation **biraciale** dans les médias et la littérature est essentielle pour promouvoir la diversité et remettre en question les stéréotypes.

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

tromper

tromper

Ex: Despite his apologies , the damage was done when he cheated on his boyfriend .Malgré ses excuses, le mal était fait quand il a **trompé** son petit ami.
breakup
[nom]

the end of a relationship or an association

rupture, échec

rupture, échec

Ex: The breakup of the partnership left both entrepreneurs free to explore new business opportunities independently .La **rupture** du partenariat a laissé les deux entrepreneurs libres d'explorer de nouvelles opportunités commerciales indépendamment.
brotherly
[Adjectif]

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

fraternel

fraternel

Ex: His brotherly instinct kicked in when he saw his younger sibling struggling with the heavy load , and he rushed to help .Son instinct **fraternel** s'est déclenché lorsqu'il a vu son jeune frère lutter avec la charge lourde, et il s'est précipité pour aider.

the feeling of understanding and friendship between people

fraternité

fraternité

Ex: Brotherhood is not just about family; it’s about building strong, compassionate bonds with others who share your values and goals.La **fraternité** ne se limite pas à la famille; il s'agit de construire des liens solides et compatissants avec d'autres qui partagent vos valeurs et objectifs.

a person or animal with which one travels or spends a lot of time

compagnon, compagne

compagnon, compagne

Ex: He enjoys going on long hikes in the mountains with his canine companion, exploring new trails together .Il aime faire de longues randonnées en montagne avec son **compagnon** canin, explorant ensemble de nouveaux sentiers.

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

camaraderie

camaraderie

compatible
[Adjectif]

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

compatible

compatible

a person who shares the responsibilities of raising a child

coparent

coparent

Ex: The co-parents work together to create a loving and nurturing environment for their children , despite their differences .Les **co-parents** travaillent ensemble pour créer un environnement aimant et nourrissant pour leurs enfants, malgré leurs différences.
custody
[nom]

the legal right to keep a thing or to take care of a person

garde

garde

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

descendant

descendant

Ex: The ancient artifact was passed down through generations , eventually ending up in the hands of a direct descendant.L'artefact ancien a été transmis de génération en génération, finissant finalement entre les mains d'un **descendant** direct.
distant
[Adjectif]

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

éloigné

éloigné

Ex: Although they ’re distant kin , they share some striking physical features .Bien qu'ils soient des parents **éloignés**, ils partagent certaines caractéristiques physiques frappantes.

the perfect romantic partner for a person

âme sœur

âme sœur

tie
[nom]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

affiliation

affiliation

to interact and spend time with people

fréquenter

fréquenter

Ex: Last weekend , they promptly socialized at a family gathering .Le week-end dernier, ils ont rapidement **socialisé** lors d'une réunion de famille.
kin
[nom]

a person's family and relatives

famille, proches

famille, proches

Ex: I have n’t seen my kin in years , but we still keep in touch .Je n’ai pas vu ma **famille** depuis des années, mais nous restons en contact.

one's closest living relative or relatives

parent proche

parent proche

Ex: As the next of kin, you will be responsible for making decisions regarding the deceased 's estate .En tant que **plus proche parent**, vous serez responsable de prendre des décisions concernant la succession du défunt.
kinship
[nom]

the relationship between the members of a family

parenté

parenté

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

éducation des enfants

éducation des enfants

Ex: His parenting style emphasizes open communication and fostering independence in his children .Son style de **parentalité** met l'accent sur la communication ouverte et favorise l'indépendance de ses enfants.
maternal
[Adjectif]

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

maternel

maternel

Ex: There 's a certain maternal warmth she exudes every time she talks about her newborn .Il y a une certaine chaleur **maternelle** qu'elle dégage chaque fois qu'elle parle de son nouveau-né.
paternal
[Adjectif]

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

paternel

paternel

Ex: One of the most valuable pieces of paternal advice he received was to prioritize his education and never stop learning .L'un des conseils **paternels** les plus précieux qu'il ait reçus était de donner la priorité à son éducation et de ne jamais cesser d'apprendre.
intimate
[Adjectif]

(of people) having a very close relationship

intime

intime

Ex: Their intimate relationship allowed them to be vulnerable and honest with each other .Leur relation **intime** leur a permis d'être vulnérables et honnêtes l'un envers l'autre.
to inherit
[verbe]

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

hériter

hériter

Ex: The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the siblings inherited equal shares .L'entreprise a été **héritée** en toute transparence par la génération suivante, les frères et sœurs recevant des parts égales.

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

héritage

héritage

Ex: She learned traditional recipes from her grandmother , preserving her culinary heritage for future generations .Elle a appris des recettes traditionnelles de sa grand-mère, préservant ainsi **son héritage** culinaire pour les générations futures.
ex
[nom]

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

ex

ex

Ex: Despite being divorced , they both attended their daughter 's graduation , showing that they could still be amicable exes.Malgré leur divorce, ils ont tous deux assisté à la remise des diplômes de leur fille, montrant qu'ils pouvaient toujours être des **ex** aimables.
exclusive
[Adjectif]

limited to a particular person, group, or purpose

exclusif

exclusif

Ex: He was granted exclusive rights to publish the author's autobiography, ensuring that no other publisher could release it.Il a obtenu les droits **exclusifs** pour publier l'autobiographie de l'auteur, garantissant qu'aucun autre éditeur ne pourrait la publier.

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

se fréquenter

se fréquenter

Ex: We enjoy associating with like-minded individuals .Nous aimons **nous associer** avec des individus partageant les mêmes idées.
Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL
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