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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: She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries. 
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 protesters formed a band to voice their concerns about the new policy. 
bond
bond
[nom]

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

lien

lien

Ex: The teammates developed a strong bond during the championship season. 
adultery

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

adultère

adultère

Ex: Despite their vows of fidelity, she discovered evidence of her husband's adultery with a coworker. 
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: She was heartbroken when she discovered her husband was having an affair with a colleague. 
ally
ally
[nom]

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

allié, alliée

allié, alliée

Ex: She found a reliable ally in her coworker, who always supported her ideas during meetings. 
ancestor

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

ancêtre

ancêtre

Ex: She discovered that one of her ancestors had fought in the Civil War. 
ancestry

the people from whom a person is descended

ascendance

ascendance

Ex: She traced her ancestry back to the 16th century. 
branch
branch
[nom]

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

section, division

section, division

Ex: The reunion brought together every branch of the extended family, some of whom hadn't seen each other in decades. 
clan
clan
[nom]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clan

clan

Ex: The entire clan gathered for the annual family reunion, filling the park with laughter and shared memories. 
adoptive
adoptive
[Adjectif]

(of a child or parent) related through adoption

adoptif

adoptif

Ex: The adoptive parents showered their new child with love and affection from the moment they brought them home. 
biracial
biracial
[Adjectif]

representing or involving members of two different races

biracial

biracial

Ex: The biracial child proudly embraces both sides of their cultural heritage, celebrating diversity and inclusivity. 
to cheat on

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

tromper

tromper

Ex: She discovered that her partner had cheated on her with a co-worker. 
breakup
breakup
[nom]

the end of a relationship or an association

rupture, échec

rupture, échec

Ex: The sudden breakup of their ten-year marriage shocked all their friends and family. 
brotherly
brotherly
[Adjectif]

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

fraternel

fraternel

Ex: He offered his brotherly advice when she was facing a difficult decision. 
brotherhood

the feeling of understanding and friendship between people

fraternité

fraternité

Ex: The brotherhood among the soldiers was evident as they supported each other through difficult times during the mission. 
companion

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

compagnon, compagne

compagnon, compagne

Ex: She has been his loyal companion for many years. 
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: They are compatible partners who communicate well. 
co-parent

a person who shares the responsibilities of raising a child

coparent

coparent

Ex: Sarah and Tom are dedicated co-parents, sharing the responsibilities of raising their children equally. 
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: The court awarded full custody to the mother. 
descendant

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

descendant

descendant

Ex: The historian traced her family's lineage back to a prominent historical figure, claiming to be a direct descendant. 
distant
distant
[Adjectif]

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

éloigné

éloigné

Ex: He found out he had a distant cousin living in another country. 
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: Introverts may find it challenging to socialize in large groups. 
kin
kin
[nom]

a person's family and relatives

famille, proches

famille, proches

Ex: She was surrounded by her kin at the family reunion. 
next of kin

one's closest living relative or relatives

parent proche

parent proche

Ex: In case of emergency, the hospital will contact your next of kin listed on your medical records. 
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: She read several books on parenting to prepare herself for the arrival of her first child. 
maternal
maternal
[Adjectif]

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

maternel

maternel

Ex: Her maternal instincts kicked in as soon as she held the baby. 
paternal
paternal
[Adjectif]

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

paternel

paternel

Ex: His paternal love and support were evident in the way he celebrated his children's achievements and comforted them in times of disappointment. 
intimate
intimate
[Adjectif]

(of people) having a very close relationship

intime

intime

Ex: They shared an intimate moment under the stars, revealing their deepest thoughts. 
to inherit
to inherit
[verbe]

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

hériter

hériter

Ex: After her grandmother's passing, she inherited a beautiful antique necklace. 
heritage

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

héritage

héritage

Ex: She takes great pride in her cultural heritage and often participates in traditional ceremonies and festivals. 
ex
ex
[nom]

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

ex

ex

Ex: My ex and I are on good terms and remain friends after our breakup. 
exclusive
exclusive
[Adjectif]

limited to a particular person, group, or purpose

exclusif

exclusif

Ex: The club offers exclusive membership privileges, including access to private events and facilities. 
to associate

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

se fréquenter

se fréquenter

Ex: Despite warnings from her family, she continues to associate with individuals involved in questionable activities. 
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