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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 1 - Écoute - Partie 2

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fantastic
fantastic
[Adjectif]

extremely amazing and great

formidable

formidable

Ex: The weather has been fantastic this week—sunny and warm every day. 

Le temps a été fantastique cette semaine—ensoleillé et chaud chaque jour.

journey
journey
[nom]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

voyage

voyage

Ex: The long journey by train provided ample time for reflection and introspection. 
staff
staff
[nom]

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

personnel

personnel

Ex: He thanked the staff for their hard work and dedication. 
on board
on board
[Adverbe]

on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship

à bord

à bord

Ex: The crew made final checks while the tourists got on board. 

L'équipage a effectué les vérifications finales pendant que les touristes montaient à bord.

on top of
on top of
[préposition]

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

en plus de, par-dessus

en plus de, par-dessus

Ex: She had to work late hours on top of her regular shifts. 

Elle devait travailler tard en plus de ses quarts de travail réguliers.

coastline

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

côte, littoral

côte, littoral

Ex: The storm caused erosion along the coastline. 

La tempête a provoqué une érosion le long de la côte.

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.

to upgrade
to upgrade
[verbe]

to improve equipment, software, or a system, especially by replacing it with a newer or better version

mettre à jour

mettre à jour

Ex: The company plans to upgrade its security system next month. 
jet black

a very dark black

noir de jais, noir d'encre

noir de jais, noir d'encre

exterior

the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.

extérieur

extérieur

Ex: Dirt and scratches had accumulated on the car’s exterior over time. 

La saleté et les rayures s'étaient accumulées sur l'extérieur de la voiture au fil du temps.

to stand out

to be prominent and easily noticeable

se démarquer nettement, se distinguer des autres

se démarquer nettement, se distinguer des autres

Ex: Among the many candidates, his qualifications and experience made him stand out during the job interview. 

Parmi les nombreux candidats, ses qualifications et son expérience l'ont fait se démarquer lors de l'entretien d'embauche.

to contain
to contain
[verbe]

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

contenir

contenir

Ex: The box contains all the parts you need to assemble the table. 
ham
ham
[nom]

meat from the upper part of a pig's hind leg, especially when cured by salting or smoking

cuisse

cuisse

Ex: Daniel ordered eggs and ham for breakfast. 
cheese roll

a type of snack or appetizer made by spreading or rolling cheese, often with other ingredients

rouleau au fromage, roulé au fromage

rouleau au fromage, roulé au fromage

packet
packet
[nom]

a small container or package made of paper, plastic, cardboard, or similar material, often together with its contents

paquet

paquet

Ex: Daniel added a packet of sugar to his coffee. 
crisp
crisp
[nom]

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

croustille, chips

croustille, chips

Ex: The café offered a variety of crisps, including sour cream and onion. 
chocolate bar

a flat, rectangular-shaped food made from chocolate that is usually divided into smaller pieces for easy consumption

barre de chocolat, tablette de chocolat

barre de chocolat, tablette de chocolat

Ex: The chocolate bar melted in his pocket during the hot day. 

La barre de chocolat a fondu dans sa poche pendant la journée chaude.

litter
litter
[nom]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

déchets, ordures

déchets, ordures

Ex: Volunteers gathered to clean up litter from the beach. 
bin
bin
[nom]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

poubelle

poubelle

Ex: The kitchen bin was full, so he took out the trash. 

La poubelle de la cuisine était pleine, alors il a sorti les ordures.

sack
sack
[nom]

a paper or plastic bag used for carrying purchases, especially groceries

sac,  sachet

sac, sachet

Ex: The cashier placed the bottles in a separate sack. 
to head off

to begin a journey or depart from a place

partir en voyage, quitter un endroit pour partir ailleurs

partir en voyage, quitter un endroit pour partir ailleurs

Ex: They decided to head off on their road trip as soon as the sun rose. 

Ils ont décidé de partir en road trip dès que le soleil s'est levé.

lighthouse

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

phare

phare

Ex: Standing tall on the rocky coastline, the lighthouse served as a beacon of hope for sailors. 

Se dressant fièrement sur la côte rocheuse, le phare servait de signal d'espoir pour les marins.

shipwreck

an accident that destroys a ship at sea

naufrage, épave

naufrage, épave

significant
significant
[Adjectif]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

important

important

Ex: His contributions to the project were significant in achieving its success. 

Ses contributions au projet ont été significatives pour en assurer le succès.

loss
loss
[nom]

the death of an individual

perte, décès

perte, décès

Ex: She never got over the loss of her husband. 
construction

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

construction

construction

Ex: Noise from the construction site disturbed the neighborhood. 
original
original
[Adjectif]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

original, initial

original, initial

Ex: The original owner of the house. 
council
council
[nom]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

conseil municipal

conseil municipal

Ex: The town council voted against the construction project. 
to sit
to sit
[verbe]

to be or remain in a specific state or position

rester, demeurer

rester, demeurer

Ex: The book has been sitting on my shelf for months. 
to lie
to lie
[verbe]

to occupy a particular place

se trouver, reposer

se trouver, reposer

Ex: The city of Paris lies on the banks of the Seine River. 
maximum
maximum
[nom]

the highest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible, allowed or needed

maximum

maximum

Ex: The airline allows a maximum of one carry-on bag per passenger. 
suitable
suitable
[Adjectif]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

approprié

approprié

Ex: His qualifications made him a suitable candidate for the position. 

Ses qualifications en ont fait un candidat approprié pour le poste.

to mention
to mention
[verbe]

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

mentionner

mentionner

Ex: He didn't mention the party until the last minute, catching us by surprise. 
to staff
to staff
[verbe]

to work as part of the team responsible for running or supporting an organization, event, or operation

travailler comme membre du personnel, faire partie de l'équipe

travailler comme membre du personnel, faire partie de l'équipe

Ex: He staffed the front desk at the hotel during the busy holiday season. 
to block
to block
[verbe]

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere

bloquer

bloquer

Ex: The ice block blocked the stream, creating a temporary dam. 
cliff
cliff
[nom]

a high, steep face of rock, especially beside the sea

falaise

falaise

Ex: Waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff. 
to chop
to chop
[verbe]

to cut something into pieces with a knife, axe, or other sharp tool

couper, hacher

couper, hacher

Ex: Daniel chopped the carrots into small pieces. 
firewood

wood that is cut and used as fuel for a fire

bois de chauffage, bûches

bois de chauffage, bûches

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with dry firewood for the evening. 

La cheminée était approvisionnée en bois de chauffage sec pour la soirée.

keeper
keeper
[nom]

a person responsible for taking care of animals, buildings, grounds, or valuable property

gardien,  gardienne

gardien, gardienne

Ex: Emma worked as a keeper at the local zoo. 
convict
convict
[nom]

a person serving a prison sentence after being found guilty of a crime

détenu, détenue, prisonnier, prisonnière

détenu, détenue, prisonnier, prisonnière

Ex: Each convict was assigned a job within the prison. 
willing
willing
[Adjectif]

interested or ready to do something

prêt, disposé

prêt, disposé

Ex: He was willing to learn new skills to advance in his career. 
circumstance

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

circonstance, contexte

circonstance, contexte

Ex: Despite challenging circumstances, she remained focused on her goals. 
to take over

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

prendre en charge ou prendre le contrôle de quelque chose auparavant géré par quelqu'un d'autre, remplacer quelqu'un à la direction de quelque chose

prendre en charge ou prendre le contrôle de quelque chose auparavant géré par quelqu'un d'autre, remplacer quelqu'un à la direction de quelque chose

Ex: The supervisor is taking over the team's training program. 

Le superviseur prend en charge le programme de formation de l'équipe.

creature

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

créature

créature

Ex: Explorers marveled at the diversity of creatures they encountered in the depths of the ocean, from colorful fish to elusive octopuses. 
to tend
to tend
[verbe]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

avoir tendance, être enclin

avoir tendance, être enclin

Ex: People from that region tend to be fluent in multiple languages due to their diverse cultural influences. 
passing
passing
[Adjectif]

moving past a person, place, or object

qui passe,  passant

qui passe, passant

Ex: She waved at a passing train from the bridge. 
edge
edge
[nom]

the outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center

bord

bord

Ex: The knife slipped off the edge of the cutting board and fell to the floor. 
to nest
to nest
[verbe]

to build a nest or live in one

nicher

nicher

Ex: Several pairs of birds are nesting near the lake. 
rocky
rocky
[Adjectif]

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

rocheux

rocheux

Ex: The beach was rocky, with large boulders scattered along the shore. 

La plage était rocheuse, avec de gros rochers éparpillés le long du rivage.

to inhabit
to inhabit
[verbe]

to reside in a specific place

habiter, résider

habiter, résider

Ex: Nomadic tribes used to inhabit this region before settling in permanent villages. 

Les tribus nomades habitaient cette région avant de s'installer dans des villages permanents.

fur seal

a type of pinniped that belongs to the family Otariidae, known for their dense fur coats, streamlined bodies, and ability to both swim and move on land using their flippers

otarie à fourrure, phoque à fourrure

otarie à fourrure, phoque à fourrure

Ex: Fur seals have external ear flaps and can rotate their hind flippers forward. 
inquisitive
inquisitive
[Adjectif]

having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

curieux

curieux

Ex: She is known for her inquisitive nature, constantly seeking out new information and experiences. 

Elle est connue pour sa nature curieuse, cherchant constamment de nouvelles informations et expériences.

to pop up
to pop up
[verbe]

to appear or happen unexpectedly

apparaître soudainement, surgir

apparaître soudainement, surgir

Ex: Little mushrooms popped up overnight in the garden. 

De petits champignons ont poussé du jour au lendemain dans le jardin.

predator

an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals

prédateur

prédateur

Ex: Young rabbits often hide from predators in thick vegetation. 
orca
orca
[nom]

a large, black-and-white marine mammal known for its social behavior, intelligence, and adaptability, found in oceans worldwide and known as an apex predator

orque, épaulard

orque, épaulard

Ex: With a mighty splash, the orca slapped its tail against the water, sending waves rippling across the surface. 
to spot
to spot
[verbe]

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

repérer

repérer

Ex: The detective managed to spot the suspect in the crowded market. 
to approach

to go close or closer to something or someone

s'approcher, se rapprocher

s'approcher, se rapprocher

Ex: The cat approached cautiously, curious about the new visitor. 
to ride
to ride
[verbe]

to move or float on water

naviguer, flotter

naviguer, flotter

Ex: The fishing boat could ride through choppy waves without losing stability. 
cave
cave
[nom]

a natural hollow or passage in the earth, especially one with an opening to the surface

grotte, caverne

grotte, caverne

Ex: Bats were hanging from the roof of the cave. 
lost for words

temporarily unable to think of what to say or how to express oneself, often due to shock, surprise, or intense emotion

sans voix, ne pas trouver ses mots

sans voix, ne pas trouver ses mots

Ex: His kindness left me lost for words. 

Sa gentillesse m'a laissé sans voix.

kayak
kayak
[nom]

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

kayak

kayak

Ex: The kayak maneuvered easily through the narrow channels of the river, allowing them to observe wildlife. 

Le kayak a manœuvré facilement à travers les étroits canaux de la rivière, leur permettant d'observer la faune.

channel
channel
[nom]

a wide stretch of water that connects two larger areas of water, particularly two seas

chenal

chenal

Ex: Ships navigate through the Panama Canal, a man-made channel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, to save time and distance on their voyages. 
formation

the way something is arranged or organized in a particular pattern or structure

formation, disposition

formation, disposition

Ex: The cloud formation looked like a giant dragon. 
isolated
isolated
[Adjectif]

(of a place or building) far away from any other place, building, or person

isolé

isolé

Ex: They lived in an isolated farmhouse miles away from the nearest town. 

Ils vivaient dans une ferme isolée à des kilomètres de la ville la plus proche.

spot
spot
[nom]

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

endroit, lieu

endroit, lieu

Ex: Police found the suspect at the exact spot described by witnesses. 
to polish
to polish
[verbe]

to rub or treat a surface in order to make it smooth, clean, and shiny

cirer, faire briller, frotter, polir, astiquer, encaustiquer, lustrer, fourbir

cirer, faire briller, frotter, polir, astiquer, encaustiquer, lustrer, fourbir

Ex: Daniel polished his shoes before the interview. 
brass
brass
[nom]

a yellow metal alloy consisting mainly of copper and zinc

laiton

laiton

Ex: Daniel polished the brass until it shone brightly. 
based
based
[Adjectif]

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something

à base de, basé sur

à base de, basé sur

Ex: They use a paper-based system for keeping records. 

Ils utilisent un système sur papier pour tenir les dossiers.

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