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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL - Certitude et Doute

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la certitude et le doute, tels que "doute", "assurer", "attendre", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL

the state of being sure about something, usually when there is proof

certitude

certitude

Ex: His certainty about the project 's success helped persuade others to invest in it .Sa **certitude** quant au succès du projet a aidé à persuader les autres d'y investir.
doubt
[nom]

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

doute

doute

Ex: The decision was made quickly , leaving no room for doubt.La décision a été prise rapidement, ne laissant aucune place au **doute**.

a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.

confusion

confusion

Ex: The new instructions were met with confusion as employees struggled to understand the changes .Les nouvelles instructions ont été accueillies avec **confusion** alors que les employés avaient du mal à comprendre les changements.

a feeling of hopefulness that derives from an optimistic attitude and mindset that allows one to see the bright side of things especially future events

confiance

confiance

the likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true

probabilité

probabilité

Ex: Understanding probability is essential in making informed decisions in gambling and finance .Comprendre la **probabilité** est essentiel pour prendre des décisions éclairées dans les jeux de hasard et la finance.
probable
[Adjectif]

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

probable

probable

Ex: The archaeologist believes it 's probable that the ancient ruins discovered belong to a previously unknown civilization .L'archéologue pense qu'il est **probable** que les ruines anciennes découvertes appartiennent à une civilisation jusqu'alors inconnue.
to suspect
[verbe]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

suspecter, soupçonner

suspecter, soupçonner

Ex: They suspect the company may be hiding some important information .Ils **soupçonnent** que l'entreprise pourrait cacher des informations importantes.
to assure
[verbe]

to make someone feel confident or certain about someone or something

assurer

assurer

Ex: The parent assured the child of their love and support , comforting them during a difficult time .

to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness

hésiter

hésiter

Ex: In the heated debate , the politician hesitated before addressing the controversial topic .Dans le débat houleux, le politicien a **hésité** avant d'aborder le sujet controversé.

the act of pausing before doing or saying something because one feels unsure

hésitation

hésitation

a belief or opinion that is very strong

conviction, croyance

conviction, croyance

Ex: His conviction in the power of education inspired many students to pursue higher goals .Sa **conviction** dans le pouvoir de l'éducation a inspiré de nombreux étudiants à poursuivre des objectifs plus élevés.

to make sure that something will occur

garantir

garantir

Ex: Adequate funding guarantees that the project will be completed on time and within budget .Un financement adéquat **garantit** que le projet sera terminé à temps et dans le budget.
to ensure
[verbe]

to make sure that something will happen

assurer

assurer

Ex: The captain ensured the safety of the passengers during the storm .Le capitaine **a assuré** la sécurité des passagers pendant la tempête.
to expect
[verbe]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

s’attendre à, attendre

s’attendre à, attendre

Ex: He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year .Il **s'attend** à une promotion après tout son dur travail cette année.
speculative
[Adjectif]

according to opinions or guesses instead of facts or evidence

spéculatif

spéculatif

Ex: She offered a speculative explanation for his sudden disappearance , based on rumors she had heard .Elle a offert une explication **spéculative** pour sa disparition soudaine, basée sur des rumeurs qu'elle avait entendues.
concrete
[Adjectif]

according to facts instead of opinions

concret, tangible

concret, tangible

Ex: The success of the project was attributed to concrete planning and meticulous execution .
undeniable
[Adjectif]

clearly true and therefore impossible to deny or question

indéniable

indéniable

Ex: The results of the experiment were undeniable, confirming the hypothesis .Les résultats de l'expérience étaient **indéniables**, confirmant l'hypothèse.
debatable
[Adjectif]

subject to argument or disagreement

discutable, contestable

discutable, contestable

Ex: The fairness of the election process has been a debatable topic for years .
inevitable
[Adjectif]

unable to be prevented

inévitable

inévitable

Ex: With tensions escalating between the two countries , war seemed inevitable.Avec les tensions qui s'intensifient entre les deux pays, la guerre semblait **inévitable**.
bound
[Adjectif]

likely to happen or sure to experience something

forcément, c'est obligé, c'est forcé, devoir

forcément, c'est obligé, c'est forcé, devoir

Ex: He was bound to encounter challenges during his journey, given the difficult terrain.Il était **lié** à rencontrer des défis pendant son voyage, compte tenu du terrain difficile.
tentative
[Adjectif]

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

provisoire, de principe

provisoire, de principe

Ex: The company made a tentative offer to the candidate , pending reference checks .L'entreprise a fait une offre **provisoire** au candidat, sous réserve des vérifications des références.
convinced
[Adjectif]

having a strong belief in something

persuadé

persuadé

Ex: She was convinced that they would find a solution soon.
set
[Adjectif]

prepared or likely prepared for something

prêt, préparé

prêt, préparé

Ex: After months of planning and rehearsals, the cast was set for the opening night of the play.Après des mois de planification et de répétitions, la distribution était **prête** pour la première de la pièce.
inconclusive
[Adjectif]

not producing a clear result or decision

peu concluant

peu concluant

Ex: The results of the experiment were inconclusive, requiring further testing to reach a clear outcome .Les résultats de l'expérience étaient **inconclusifs**, nécessitant des tests supplémentaires pour parvenir à un résultat clair.
presumably
[Adverbe]

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

on peut supposer que, il est possible que, 	 	probablement, vraisemblablement

on peut supposer que, il est possible que, probablement, vraisemblablement

Ex: The project deadline was extended , presumably to allow more time for thorough research and development .La date limite du projet a été prolongée, **vraisemblablement** pour permettre plus de temps pour une recherche et un développement approfondis.
to assume
[verbe]

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

supposer

supposer

Ex: Right now , some team members are assuming that the project deadline will be extended .En ce moment, certains membres de l'équipe **supposent** que la date limite du projet sera prolongée.

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

supposition, hypothèse

supposition, hypothèse

Ex: The decision relied on the assumption that funding would be approved.La décision reposait sur l'**hypothèse** que le financement serait approuvé.
decidedly
[Adverbe]

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

vraiment, fermement, résolument, décidément

vraiment, fermement, résolument, décidément

Ex: The changes in the design were decidedly for the better .Les changements dans le design étaient **indubitablement** pour le mieux.
supposedly
[Adverbe]

used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt

soi-disant, prétendument

soi-disant, prétendument

Ex: He supposedly has insider information , but we should verify the facts before making any decisions .Il aurait des informations privilégiées, mais nous devrions vérifier les faits avant de prendre des décisions.
doubtful
[Adjectif]

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

douteux, incertain

douteux, incertain

Ex: The explanation seems doubtful, considering all the facts .L'explication semble **douteuse**, compte tenu de tous les faits.
dubious
[Adjectif]

causing doubt or suspicion

douteux, suspect

douteux, suspect

Ex: The company 's dubious financial practices raised concerns among investors .Les pratiques financières **douteuses** de l'entreprise ont suscité des inquiétudes parmi les investisseurs.
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