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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL - Apparance

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur l'apparence, tels que "geste", "maigre", "mince", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
figure
[nom]

the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing

silhouette

silhouette

Ex: Despite societal pressures to conform to a certain figure, it 's important to embrace and love your body regardless of its shape or size .Malgré les pressions sociétales pour se conformer à une certaine **silhouette**, il est important d'accepter et d'aimer son corps quelle que soit sa forme ou sa taille.
gesture
[nom]

a movement of the hands, face, or head that indicates a specific meaning

geste, mouvement

geste, mouvement

posture
[nom]

the position that one's body is in, while sitting or standing

posture

posture

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

expression

expression

Ex: The child ’s joyful expression upon seeing the puppy was truly heartwarming .L'**expression** joyeuse de l'enfant en voyant le chiot était vraiment réconfortante.
to wear
[verbe]

to have a particular style of hair, beard, or mustache

porter, arborer

porter, arborer

Ex: He likes to wear his hair long .Il aime **porter** ses cheveux longs.
wrinkle
[nom]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

ride

ride

Ex: The wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .Le **pli** dans sa chemise était à peine visible, mais elle l'a rapidement repassé avant la réunion.
wig
[nom]

a piece of natural or synthetic hair that is worn on the head

perruque

perruque

Ex: The wig flew off her head in the strong wind , revealing her natural hair underneath .La **perruque** a volé de sa tête dans le vent fort, révélant ses cheveux naturels en dessous.
upright
[Adjectif]

(of a person) standing or sitting with a straight back

droit

droit

Ex: His upright silhouette cut against the sunset .Sa silhouette **droite** se découpait sur le coucher de soleil.
underweight
[Adjectif]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

en sous-poids

en sous-poids

Ex: Being underweight can lead to various health complications such as weakened immune system and nutritional deficiencies.Être **en insuffisance pondérale** peut entraîner diverses complications de santé telles qu'un système immunitaire affaibli et des carences nutritionnelles.
overweight
[Adjectif]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

en surpoids

en surpoids

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .Beaucoup de gens ont du mal à perdre du poids une fois qu'ils deviennent **en surpoids** en raison de mauvaises habitudes alimentaires.
tan
[nom]

darkened or brown skin caused by long exposure to the sun

bronzage

bronzage

Ex: A good tan can often be a sign of a relaxing summer vacation .Un bon **bronzage** peut souvent être le signe de vacances d'été relaxantes.
sunburned
[Adjectif]

(of skin) reddened or inflamed by being overly exposed to the sunlight

brûlé par le soleil

brûlé par le soleil

alike
[Adjectif]

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

semblable, pareil

semblable, pareil

Ex: The grandfather shared many alike traits with his grandson , from their mannerisms to their taste in music .Le grand-père partageait de nombreux traits **semblables** avec son petit-fils, de leurs manières à leur goût pour la musique.
stunning
[Adjectif]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

sensationnel, éblouissant

sensationnel, éblouissant

Ex: The movie 's special effects were so stunning that they felt almost real .Les effets spéciaux du film étaient si **époustouflants** qu'ils semblaient presque réels.
striking
[Adjectif]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

séduisant

séduisant

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .Il avait un look **frappant** avec sa grande taille et ses tatouages distinctifs, ce qui le rendait inoubliable.
slender
[Adjectif]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

mince, svelte

mince, svelte

Ex: Her slender fingers delicately traced the contours of the sculpture , admiring its intricate details .Ses doigts **minces** traçaient délicatement les contours de la sculpture, admirant ses détails complexes.
skinny
[Adjectif]

having a very low amount of body fat

maigre

maigre

Ex: The skinny teenager was mistaken for being much younger than her actual age .L'adolescente **maigre** a été prise pour être beaucoup plus jeune que son âge réel.
shoulder-length
[Adjectif]

(of hair) long in a way that reaches down the shoulders

mi-long, mi-longue

mi-long, mi-longue

Ex: Many people prefer shoulder-length hair for its versatility .Beaucoup de gens préfèrent les cheveux **mi-longs** pour leur polyvalence.
muscular
[Adjectif]

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

musclé, fort, vigoureux

musclé, fort, vigoureux

Ex: Her muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly .Son dos **musclé** ondulait de force alors qu'elle soulevait les lourdes boîtes sans effort.
obese
[Adjectif]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

obèse

obèse

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .Les enfants **obèses** courent un risque plus élevé de développer des maladies chroniques plus tard dans la vie.

any type of substance that one puts on one's skin, particularly the face, to make it look more attractive

maquillage, cosmétique

maquillage, cosmétique

Ex: She enjoys experimenting with new cosmetics and trends .Elle aime expérimenter avec de nouveaux **cosmétiques** et tendances.
to dye
[verbe]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

teindre

teindre

Ex: Some people prefer to dye their gray hair instead of leaving it natural .Certaines personnes préfèrent **teindre** leurs cheveux gris plutôt que de les laisser naturels.
to curl
[verbe]

to shape something into a spiral or coiled pattern

boucler, friser

boucler, friser

Ex: With precision , the gardener curled the vines around the arbor for a picturesque effect .Avec précision, le jardinier a **enroulé** les vignes autour de la tonnelle pour un effet pittoresque.
awkward
[Adjectif]

moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence

gauche, maladroit

gauche, maladroit

Ex: The toddler 's first steps were awkward and unsteady as he wobbled across the room .
to blush
[verbe]

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

rougir

rougir

Ex: He blushed with embarrassment during the presentation .Il a **rougi** de gêne pendant la présentation.
to grin
[verbe]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

faire un large sourire, arborer un large sourire

faire un large sourire, arborer un large sourire

Ex: The comedian 's jokes had the entire audience grinning throughout the performance .Les blagues du comédien ont fait **sourire** tout le public tout au long du spectacle.
facial
[Adjectif]

relating to the face or its appearance

facial, du visage

facial, du visage

Ex: The facial muscles allow for movements such as smiling and frowning.Les muscles **faciaux** permettent des mouvements tels que sourire et froncer les sourcils.
hideous
[Adjectif]

ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight

hideux

hideux

Ex: The creature emerging from the swamp was hideous, with slimy tentacles and jagged teeth .La créature émergeant du marais était **hideuse**, avec des tentacules visqueux et des dents déchiquetées.
to wink
[verbe]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

cligner de l’œil

cligner de l’œil

Ex: At the surprise party , everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration .À la fête surprise, tout le monde a **cligné de l'œil** pour maintenir le secret de la célébration.
chubby
[Adjectif]

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

potelé

potelé

Ex: Despite his chubby appearance , he was active and enjoyed outdoor activities with his family .Malgré son apparence **dodu**, il était actif et aimait les activités en plein air avec sa famille.
freckle
[nom]

(usually plural) a small light brown spot, found mostly on the face, which becomes darker and larger in number when exposed to the sun

tache de rousseur

tache de rousseur

Ex: With each summer , his freckles seemed to multiply , a reminder of the sunny days spent playing outside .À chaque été, ses **taches de rousseur** semblaient se multiplier, un rappel des jours ensoleillés passés à jouer dehors.
pimple
[nom]

a small red swelling on the skin, especially on the face

bouton

bouton

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