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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 2 - Lecture - Passage 3 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
ahead of {one's} time

having ideas, beliefs, or qualities that are more advanced or progressive than those of the current period or one's peers

Ex: She was ahead of her time with her fashion. 
genius
genius
[nom]

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

génie

génie

Ex: Her ability to solve complex problems so quickly proves she is a genius. 
to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

associer

associer

Ex: The brand is keen on creating advertisements that help consumers associate positive emotions with their products. 
to embody
to embody
[verbe]

to be a clear or perfect example of a particular quality, belief, or idea

incarner

incarner

Ex: His career embodies the idea that persistence can lead to success. 
spirit
spirit
[nom]

a tendency or mindset of a particular type

état d'esprit, mentalité

état d'esprit, mentalité

Ex: The project was undertaken in the spirit of innovation. 
artistic
artistic
[Adjectif]

having or showing creativity and skill in the arts

artistique, créatif

artistique, créatif

Ex: His artistic abilities are evident in his painting. 

Ses capacités artistiques sont évidentes dans sa peinture.

humanist
humanist
[Adjectif]

showing strong concern for human welfare, dignity, and values

humaniste

humaniste

Ex: Her humanist leadership placed employee well-being above short-term profit. 
sensibility

the capacity to deeply appreciate and react to complicated emotional or aesthetic impacts

sensibilité

sensibilité

Ex: Her sensibility allowed her to understand the underlying emotions in the artwork. 

Sa sensibilité lui a permis de comprendre les émotions sous-jacentes dans l'œuvre d'art.

to fade
to fade
[verbe]

to gradually become weaker, less noticeable, or disappear

disparaître, diminuer

disparaître, diminuer

Ex: Her smile faded when she heard the news. 
insignificance

the quality of having little or no significance

insignifiance

insignifiance

thinking

the set of opinions or ideas that one has about something

opinion, sentiment

opinion, sentiment

Ex: The report reflects current thinking about education. 
Renaissance

the period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times

Renaissance

Renaissance

Ex: Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo are two of the most celebrated artists of the Renaissance. 
to mark
to mark
[verbe]

to serve as a distinguishing quality or characteristic of someone or something

caractériser, distinguer

caractériser, distinguer

Ex: The resilience that marks their community spirit shines through during times of adversity. 
transition

the process or period of changing from one state, condition, or situation to another

transition

transition

Ex: Emma found the transition to her new job surprisingly easy. 
modernity

the quality of being up-to-date or related to recent times, especially in culture, technology, or ideas

modernité

modernité

Ex: The rapid growth of digital communication is a defining feature of modernity in the modern age. 

La croissance rapide de la communication numérique est une caractéristique déterminante de la modernité à l'ère moderne.

to [take] place

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The annual conference is set to take place next month. 
plague
plague
[nom]

a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected

peste

peste

Ex: Symptoms of the plague include fever, chills, headache, and painful, swollen lymph nodes (buboes). 
global
global
[Adjectif]

regarding or affecting the entire world

mondial, planétaire

mondial, planétaire

Ex: Climate change is a global issue that requires collective action from nations around the world. 

Le changement climatique est un problème mondial qui nécessite une action collective de la part des nations du monde entier.

crisis
crisis
[nom]

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

crise

crise

Ex: Communities come together to support each other during times of crisis, offering assistance, resources, and emotional support to those affected. 
to result in

to cause something to occur

entraîner quelque chose, provoquer un résultat particulier

entraîner quelque chose, provoquer un résultat particulier

Ex: The heavy rainfall may result in flooding in low-lying areas. 

Les fortes pluies peuvent entraîner des inondations dans les zones basses.

on the cusp of
on the cusp of
[préposition]

at the starting point of a major development or change

au seuil de, à l'aube de

au seuil de, à l'aube de

Ex: The team's success in the playoffs put them on the cusp of winning the championship, but they faced a tough opponent in the finals. 

Le succès de l'équipe en playoffs les a mis à deux doigts de remporter le championnat, mais ils ont fait face à un adversaire coriace en finale.

climate crisis

an urgent situation in which proper action must be taken to remove the threats done to the environment

crise climatique

crise climatique

widespread
widespread
[Adjectif]

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

répandu, généralisé

répandu, généralisé

Ex: The widespread use of smartphones has changed the way people communicate. 

L'utilisation répandue des smartphones a changé la façon dont les gens communiquent.

displacement

expulsion of people from their homes, typically caused by war, persecution, or natural catastrophe

déplacement

déplacement

extinction

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

extinction

extinction

unaddressed
unaddressed
[Adjectif]

not addressed

non adressé, non résolu

non adressé, non résolu

radical
radical
[Adjectif]

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

radical

radical

Ex: They implemented radical changes to the company's structure to improve efficiency. 
to call for

to make something required, necessary, or appropriate

exiger

exiger

Ex: This job calls for a high level of creativity. 

Ce travail exige un haut niveau de créativité.

to revolutionize

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

révolutionner

révolutionner

Ex: Advances in medical technology have the potential to revolutionize healthcare and treatment. 

Les progrès de la technologie médicale ont le potentiel de révolutionner les soins de santé et le traitement.

to safeguard

to protect someone or something from harm, loss, or damage

protéger,  sauvegarder

protéger, sauvegarder

Ex: Sarah backed up the files to safeguard important company data. 
humanity

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

humanité, bienveillance

humanité, bienveillance

Ex: We must never lose our sense of humanity, even in difficult times. 

Nous ne devons jamais perdre notre sens de l'humanité, même dans les moments difficiles.

catastrophe

a state of extreme ruin, misfortune, or irreversible damage

catastrophe, désastre

catastrophe, désastre

Ex: His personal life fell into catastrophe following the scandal. 

Sa vie personnelle est tombée en catastrophe suite au scandale.

pestilence

any epidemic disease with a high death rate

peste, épidémie mortelle

peste, épidémie mortelle

to turn to
to turn to
[verbe]

to direct one's interest or attention toward a specific subject or activity

se tourner vers, se consacrer à

se tourner vers, se consacrer à

Ex: Faced with a challenge, she turned to finding a creative solution. 

Face à un défi, elle s'est tournée vers la recherche d'une solution créative.

urban planning

the process of organizing the future development and physical layout of towns and cities

urbanisme

urbanisme

Ex: The council used urban planning to guide new housing development. 
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. 
typical
typical
[Adjectif]

representing the usual characteristics of a person, thing, or group

typique, caractéristique

typique, caractéristique

Ex: The cozy, rustic furniture is typical of mountain cabins. 

Le mobilier rustique et confortable est typique des cabanes de montagne.

trend
trend
[nom]

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

tendance

tendance

Ex: There is a growing trend towards remote work and flexible scheduling among companies. 
due to
due to
[préposition]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

à cause de

à cause de

Ex: The event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. 

L'événement a été annulé en raison de circonstances imprévues.

excessive
excessive
[Adjectif]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

excessif, démesuré

excessif, démesuré

Ex: She received excessive praise for a task that was simply part of her job. 

Elle a reçu des éloges excessifs pour une tâche qui faisait simplement partie de son travail.

unfulfilled
unfulfilled
[Adjectif]

indicating a goal, wish, etc. that has not been accomplished, carried out, or come true

non réalisé, insatisfait, inassouvi, non tenu, non rempli

non réalisé, insatisfait, inassouvi, non tenu, non rempli

given
given
[préposition]

used to indicate that something is provided or accepted as a basis for a particular situation or argument

étant donné, vu

étant donné, vu

Ex: The project's success is uncertain, given the limited resources available. 
unsustainable
unsustainable
[Adjectif]

not capable of being maintained or continued over the long term

non durable,  insoutenable

non durable, insoutenable

Ex: The government's spending habits were leading to unsustainable levels of national debt. 

Les habitudes de dépenses du gouvernement conduisaient à des niveaux de dette nationale insoutenables.

global climate change

a change in the world's climate

changement climatique mondial,  réchauffement climatique

changement climatique mondial, réchauffement climatique

natural
natural
[Adjectif]

functioning or occurring in a normal way; lacking abnormalities or deficiencies

naturel, normal

naturel, normal

to wonder
to wonder
[verbe]

to want to know about something particular

se demander

se demander

Ex: When faced with a mystery, people tend to wonder and speculate about possible explanations. 
renowned
renowned
[Adjectif]

famous and admired by many people

connu

connu

Ex: The renowned artist's paintings are exhibited in galleries around the world. 

Les peintures de l'artiste renommé sont exposées dans des galeries du monde entier.

era
era
[nom]

a period of history characterized by particular events, developments, or features

ère

ère

Ex: The country changed dramatically during the industrial era. 
architecture

the art, study, or profession of designing buildings and other structures

architecture

architecture

Ex: Daniel hopes to pursue a career in architecture. 
Renaissance man

a person who is skilled and knowledgeable in many different subjects or areas

homme de la Renaissance, homme universel

homme de la Renaissance, homme universel

Ex: Many people admired him as a Renaissance man because of his wide range of interests. 

Beaucoup de gens l'admiraient comme un homme de la Renaissance en raison de son large éventail d'intérêts.

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