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Vocabulaire pour IELTS (Général) - Mode de Vie

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur les modes de vie, tels que "drifter", "living", "existence", etc., nécessaires pour l'examen IELTS.

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bohemian
bohemian
[Adjectif]

following an unconventional style, typically being involved in arts

bohème

bohème

Ex: She embraced a bohemian style of dress, often seen in flowing skirts and colorful scarves. 

Elle a adopté un style bohème de s'habiller, souvent vu dans des jupes fluides et des écharpes colorées.

drifter
drifter
[nom]

a person who moves from place to place, without a permanent job or place of residence

vagabond, vagabonde

vagabond, vagabonde

Ex: The old man lived like a drifter, traveling across the country with no destination in mind. 

Le vieil homme vivait comme un vagabond, voyageant à travers le pays sans destination précise.

free spirit

a person who lives life independently and not according to the norms or customs of the society

esprit libre, vit de façon indépendante

esprit libre, vit de façon indépendante

Ex: Being a free spirit, he refused to work a 9-to-5 job. 

En tant qu'esprit libre, il a refusé de faire un travail de 9 à 17 heures.

hippie
hippie
[nom]

a person who is associated with a subculture of rejecting social conventions and opposing violence, especially in 1960s

hippie

hippie

nomad
nomad
[nom]

a person or group that moves from place to place, usually in search of food, water, or pasture, rather than living permanently in one location

nomade

nomade

Ex: Historically, many nomads followed seasonal migration patterns. 

Historiquement, de nombreux nomades suivaient des schémas de migration saisonnière.

austere
austere
[Adjectif]

showing strict discipline and restraint, especially in avoiding luxury or comfort

austère

austère

Ex: The monk's austere habits included fasting and silence. 

Les habitudes austères du moine incluaient le jeûne et le silence.

enclosed
enclosed
[Adjectif]

(of a community or lifestyle) lacking communication with the outside world

clos

clos

inactive
inactive
[Adjectif]

not engaging in physical activity or exercise

inactif

inactif

Ex: After a long day at work, she preferred to spend her evenings in an inactive state, lounging on the couch and watching television. 

Après une longue journée de travail, elle préférait passer ses soirées dans un état inactif, se prélassant sur le canapé et regardant la télévision.

living
living
[nom]

the particular way someone lives

vie

vie

Ex: His minimalist living emphasizes simplicity and intentionality. 

Son mode de vie minimaliste met l'accent sur la simplicité et l'intentionnalité.

outdoorsy
outdoorsy
[Adjectif]

(of a person) having a fondness for outdoor activities and spending time in nature

qui aime les activités de plein air

qui aime les activités de plein air

Ex: They’re an outdoorsy couple, always planning their next adventure in the wilderness. 

Ils sont un couple amateur de plein air, toujours en train de planifier leur prochaine aventure dans la nature.

rootless
rootless
[Adjectif]

having no home or not belonging to any particular community

déraciné, sans racines

déraciné, sans racines

private
private
[Adjectif]

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

privé

privé

Ex: The company held a private meeting to discuss sensitive financial matters. 

La société a tenu une réunion privée pour discuter de questions financières sensibles.

settled
settled
[Adjectif]

fixed in a desired state or location, often implying a sense of permanence or stability

installé

installé

Ex: After years of moving around, they finally felt settled in their new home. 

Après des années de déménagements, ils se sont enfin sentis installés dans leur nouvelle maison.

social
social
[Adjectif]

being fond of living with other people

sociable

sociable

suburban
suburban
[Adjectif]

characteristic of or relating to a residential area outside a city or town

de banlieue, banlieusard

de banlieue, banlieusard

Ex: Many families prefer suburban living for its sense of community and access to amenities. 
lifestyle

a type of life that a person or group is living

style de vie

style de vie

Ex: The minimalist lifestyle appeals to those who prefer simplicity and less clutter. 

Le mode de vie minimaliste attire ceux qui préfèrent la simplicité et moins d'encombrement.

existence

a particular way of living

existence

existence

way of life
way of life
[Phrase]

a set of values, rules, standards, and principles typical to a person or group

mode de vie

mode de vie

standard of living

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

niveau de vie

niveau de vie

Ex: The government's social policies aim to enhance the standard of living by providing affordable housing and healthcare to low-income families. 
to drop out

to stop going to school, university, or college before finishing one's studies

abandonner, se retirer

abandonner, se retirer

Ex: Financial constraints forced him to drop out of university and seek employment. 

Les contraintes financières l'ont forcé à abandonner l'université et à chercher un emploi.

to follow
to follow
[verbe]

to conform and adhere to the principles, practices, or guidelines established by someone or something

suivre, adhérer

suivre, adhérer

Ex: They follow the traditions and customs of their cultural heritage. 

Ils suivent les traditions et les coutumes de leur patrimoine culturel.

to lead
to lead
[verbe]

to experience a particular kind of life

mener, vivre

mener, vivre

Ex: She prefers to lead a simple and minimalist life. 

Elle préfère mener une vie simple et minimaliste.

to settle
to settle
[verbe]

to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home

s’installer

s’installer

Ex: He found a good job in the area and decided it was time to settle and put down roots. 

Il a trouvé un bon emploi dans la région et a décidé qu'il était temps de s'installer et de prendre racine.

tradition

an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people

tradition

tradition

Ex: The tradition of storytelling has been passed down for centuries. 

La tradition de raconter des histoires s'est transmise pendant des siècles.

manners
manners
[nom]

the behaviors and customs particular to a society

manières, savoir-vivre

manières, savoir-vivre

to practice

to actively engage in the duties, activities, or tasks associated with a specific job or profession

exercer,  pratiquer

exercer, pratiquer

Ex: The lawyer decided to practice law in a small firm specializing in family and immigration cases. 

L'avocat a décidé d'exercer le droit dans un petit cabinet spécialisé dans les affaires familiales et d'immigration.

regulation
regulation
[Adjectif]

prescribed, mandated, or governed according to an established rule or regulation

réglementaire

réglementaire

Ex: All employees must wear regulation uniforms. 

Tous les employés doivent porter des uniformes réglementaires.

meme
meme
[nom]

a unit of cultural information, such as an idea, value, or behavior pattern, transmitted from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means

mème

mème

Ex: Religious practices can be seen as memes passed through generations. 

Les pratiques religieuses peuvent être considérées comme des mèmes transmis à travers les générations.

rolling stone

a person who follows an unsettled way of life with no permanent job or home

vagabond, vagabonde

vagabond, vagabonde

New Age
New Age
[Adjectif]

based on or connected with alternative approaches to spirituality, medicine, etc. and refusing to accept the Western standard and mainstream culture

New Age

New Age

all-American
all-American
[Adjectif]

having all the positive qualities that are considered to be American, such as being healthy or working hard

cent pour cent américain

cent pour cent américain

to grow into

to develop gradually and become a particular type of person or thing

se transformer en

se transformer en

custom
custom
[nom]

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

coutume

coutume

Ex: Shaking hands when meeting someone is a common custom in many countries. 

Se serrer la main lorsqu'on rencontre quelqu'un est une coutume courante dans de nombreux pays.

when in Rome, do as the Romans do

used to advise individuals to adapt to local customs and practices when in an unfamiliar situation or culture

À Rome,  fais comme les romains

À Rome, fais comme les romains

Ex: I was surprised to learn that in Japan, it's customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home, but as the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. 
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