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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 4 - Écoute - Partie 3 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to look forward to

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

attendre avec impatience

attendre avec impatience

Ex: She looks forward to her annual vacation to a tropical paradise. 

Elle attend avec impatience ses vacances annuelles dans un paradis tropical.

to pack up
to pack up
[verbe]

to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

emballer ses affaires, préparer ses affaires pour le transport

emballer ses affaires, préparer ses affaires pour le transport

Ex: I always pack up my lunch the night before to save time in the morning. 

Je prépare toujours mon déjeuner la veille pour gagner du temps le matin.

storage
storage
[nom]

space or a place used for keeping things until they are needed

espace de rangement,  rangement

espace de rangement, rangement

Ex: Emma needs more storage for her books and clothes. 
to spoil
to spoil
[verbe]

to decay or deteriorate until no longer suitable for use or consumption

se gâter,  s'abîmer

se gâter, s'abîmer

Ex: The fruit began to spoil in the summer heat. 
spine
spine
[nom]

the narrow outer part of a book where the pages and covers are joined

dos

dos

Ex: Laura placed the novel on the shelf with its spine facing outward. 
otherwise
otherwise
[Adverbe]

used to refer to the outcome of a situation if the circumstances were different

sinon, autrement, sans quoi

sinon, autrement, sans quoi

Ex: He needs to study for the test, otherwise he might not pass. 
cover
cover
[nom]

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

couverture, première de couverture

couverture, première de couverture

Ex: She flipped through the magazine, attracted by the striking cover. 
obvious
obvious
[Adjectif]

noticeable and easily understood

évident

évident

Ex: His disappointment was obvious from the expression on his face. 

Sa déception était évidente à l'expression de son visage.

side
side
[nom]

the outermost surface extending along one edge of an object

côté, flanc

côté, flanc

Ex: He carefully painted the side of the fence. 
to ruin
to ruin
[verbe]

to spoil, damage, or destroy something severely

abîmer, détériorer

abîmer, détériorer

Ex: Emma accidentally ruined the dress by washing it in hot water. 
publisher

a person or company that prepares and makes books, newspapers, magazines, or other works available to the public

éditeur, éditrice

éditeur, éditrice

Ex: Daniel works for a large educational publisher. 
to [go] yellow
to go yellow
[Phrase]

to turn yellow in color, often due to factors such as ripening, discoloration, or exposure to certain substances or conditions

Ex: The paper went yellow over time due to exposure to sunlight. 
to dump
to dump
[verbe]

to get rid of unwanted material or waste by leaving it somewhere

jeter, décharger

jeter, décharger

Ex: Someone had dumped old furniture beside the road. 
to deteriorate

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

se détériorer, se dégrader

se détériorer, se dégrader

Ex: Neglecting regular maintenance can cause a car's performance to deteriorate. 

Négliger l'entretien régulier peut entraîner une détérioration des performances d'une voiture.

further
further
[Adverbe]

at or to a more advanced point or stage

plus loin, davantage

plus loin, davantage

Ex: Her understanding of the subject grew further after taking the advanced course. 

Sa compréhension du sujet s'est approfondie davantage après avoir suivi le cours avancé.

to [remind] {sb} of {sb/sth}

to cause someone to remember something or someone, often because of a similarity

Ex: The smell of fresh bread reminds him of his grandmother’s kitchen. 
collector

a person who gathers and keeps objects of a particular type, especially as a hobby

collectionneur

collectionneur

Ex: The painting was purchased by a private collector in New York. 
to regret
to regret
[verbe]

to feel sorry or disappointed about something that happened or that one did or failed to do

regretter,  avoir des regrets

regretter, avoir des regrets

Ex: Emma immediately regretted the angry message she had sent. 
to treasure

to value, love, or care for someone or something very deeply

chérir, tenir à

chérir, tenir à

Ex: Daniel treasures every moment he spends with his children. 
to force
to force
[verbe]

to exert pressure or strength to achieve a particular outcome, often against opposition or resistance

forcer, contraindre

forcer, contraindre

Ex: She forced the stubborn jar lid open by tapping it with a spoon and applying downward pressure. 
paperback

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

livre de poche

livre de poche

Ex: The bookstore had a vast selection of paperbacks, catering to a variety of interests and genres. 

La librairie avait un vaste choix de livres de poche, répondant à une variété d'intérêts et de genres.

to press
to press
[verbe]

to force or push something or someone in a certain direction

appuyer, presser

appuyer, presser

Ex: The strong current pressed the boat against the rocks, making it difficult to maneuver. 
to end up
to end up
[verbe]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

finir par, se retrouver finalement

finir par, se retrouver finalement

Ex: I didn't intend to buy anything, but I ended up leaving the store with a bag full of items. 

Je n'avais pas l'intention d'acheter quoi que ce soit, mais j'ai fini par quitter le magasin avec un sac plein d'articles.

unfortunately
unfortunately
[Adverbe]

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

malheureusement

malheureusement

Ex: She worked hard on the project, but unfortunately, it did not meet the client's expectations. 

Elle a travaillé dur sur le projet, mais malheureusement, il n'a pas répondu aux attentes du client.

to last
to last
[verbe]

to remain in a state of good repair or quality

durer, résister

durer, résister

Ex: If you store your tools properly, they will last longer. 
hardback

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

livre relié

livre relié

Ex: The library has a special collection of rare hardbacks on display. 

La bibliothèque a une collection spéciale de reliures rares en exposition.

to suppose
to suppose
[verbe]

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

supposer

supposer

Ex: Given the weather forecast, I suppose it will rain later today. 
to value
to value
[verbe]

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

apprécier, valoriser

apprécier, valoriser

Ex: The team has valued individual contributions to foster a collaborative work environment. 
used to
used to
[verbe]

used to say that something happened frequently or constantly in the past but not anymore

avoir l'habitude de

avoir l'habitude de

Ex: They used to live in the city before they moved to the countryside. 

Ils avaient l'habitude de vivre en ville avant de déménager à la campagne.

decorative
decorative
[Adjectif]

intended to look attractive rather than being of practical use

décoratif

décoratif

Ex: She hung decorative lanterns along the garden path, creating a magical ambiance for the evening garden party. 

Elle a suspendu des lanternes décoratives le long du chemin du jardin, créant une ambiance magique pour la soirée dans le jardin.

plus
plus
[préposition]

used to introduce an additional fact, feature, or point

plus

plus

Ex: The movie was entertaining, plus it had a thought-provoking storyline. 
nowadays
nowadays
[Adverbe]

at the present era, as opposed to the past

de nos jours, actuellement, aujourd'hui

de nos jours, actuellement, aujourd'hui

Ex: Communication has become more instantaneous nowadays. 
shelf
shelf
[nom]

a flat horizontal board or surface used for holding or storing objects

étagère

étagère

Ex: The plates are on the top shelf of the cupboard. 
pity
pity
[nom]

something that causes disappointment or regret

dommage,  pitié

dommage, pitié

Ex: What a pity that the concert was canceled. 
to draw
to draw
[verbe]

to guide or capture someone's focus or interest towards a particular thing

attirer, captiver

attirer, captiver

Ex: During the presentation, the speaker used compelling visuals to draw the audience's attention to key points. 
book cover

the protective outer covering of a book, which usually includes the title, author, and artwork or design that reflects the content of the book

couverture de livre, jaquette de livre

couverture de livre, jaquette de livre

work of art

something that is exceptionally well-crafted, attractively presented, or intricately detailed, often admired for its beauty or creativity

œuvre d'art, chef-d'œuvre

œuvre d'art, chef-d'œuvre

Ex: Her handmade quilt was a work of art, showcasing her talent and attention to detail. 

Sa courtepointe faite à la main était une œuvre d'art, mettant en valeur son talent et son souci du détail.

eye-catching
eye-catching
[Adjectif]

visually striking or captivating

attrayant, qui attire l'œil

attrayant, qui attire l'œil

Ex: She wore an eye-catching red dress that made her stand out at the event. 

Elle portait une robe rouge qui attirait le regard qui la faisait ressortir lors de l'événement.

to handle
to handle
[verbe]

to pick something up and hold with one's hands

manier, prendre en main

manier, prendre en main

Ex: The worker handles the tools with great precision during the repair. 
to take off

to remove something from a particular place or position

enlever, retirer

enlever, retirer

Ex: Take off the cover and check the engine for any visible damage. 

Enlevez le couvercle et vérifiez le moteur pour tout dommage visible.

aside
aside
[Adverbe]

toward the side and away from the main path

sur le côté

sur le côté

Ex: The children moved aside as the parade passed by. 
work placement

a short period of time when a person works for a company to gain experience and learn about a job, usually as part of their education or training

stage, période de formation en entreprise

stage, période de formation en entreprise

Ex: The university helps students find work placement opportunities. 

L'université aide les étudiants à trouver des opportunités de stage.

to come away

to become loose and separate from something

se détacher, se décrocher

se détacher, se décrocher

Ex: Pieces of paint were coming away from the ceiling. 

Des morceaux de peinture se détachaient du plafond.

in and of themselves

without considering any other connected ideas, effects, or situations

Ex: Her stories are meaningful in and of themselves, beyond any lesson they may teach. 
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