Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL - Charactéristiques

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

facile à vivre

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

arrogant

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

courageux

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

malhonnête

showing concern for the well-being of others and being kind and supportive in one's actions and interactions

attentionné

kind and generous toward the less fortunate

charitable

(of people or actions) displaying honesty or sincerity

véritable

acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

immoral

thinking deeply about oneself and one's experiences, often resulting in new understandings or realizations

pensif

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

patient

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

têtu

confident and energetic and wanting to spend time with others

extraverti

quiet and shy and wanting to spend time with oneself instead of with others

introverti

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

optimiste

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

pessimiste

(of a person) having trust in one's abilities and qualities

avoir confiance en soi, avoir de l'assurance, sûr de soi

expressing love and care

affectueux

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

attentif

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

prudent, circonspect

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

maladroit

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

audacieux

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

excentrique

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

enthousiaste

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

sur lequel on peut compter, sur qui on peut compter

having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power

cupide

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

immature

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

aimable

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

sympathique

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

tolérant

prone to annoyance or frustration

irritable

morally good and deserving respect

honorable

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

engagé, dévoué, convaincu