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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académique - Test 1 - Écoute - Partie 3

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
placement

the action of finding someone a job, home, or school

disposition

disposition

livestock

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

bétail

bétail

Ex: Farmers often sell their livestock at the market for profit. 

Les agriculteurs vendent souvent leur bétail au marché pour en tirer profit.

to help out

to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something

aider, faciliter la tâche de quelqu'un

aider, faciliter la tâche de quelqu'un

Ex: She asked her sister to help her out by picking up the groceries. 

Elle a demandé à sa sœur de l'aider en faisant les courses.

to deliver
to deliver
[verbe]

to give birth to a baby or offspring

accoucher, donner naissance

accoucher, donner naissance

Ex: After hours of labor, she finally delivered a healthy baby girl. 
straightforward
straightforward
[Adjectif]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

simple, direct

simple, direct

Ex: The instructions for assembling the furniture were straightforward, with clear steps that anyone could follow. 

Les instructions pour assembler les meubles étaient simples, avec des étapes claires que tout le monde pouvait suivre.

birth
birth
[nom]

the event or process of a baby being born

naissance

naissance

Ex: The midwife stayed by her side throughout the entire birth process. 
to stagger
to stagger
[verbe]

to move unsteadily or with difficulty

tituber, chanceler

tituber, chanceler

Ex: The exhausted hiker started to stagger on the steep descent, fatigued and unsteady on their feet. 

Le randonneur épuisé a commencé à tituber lors de la descente abrupte, fatigué et instable sur ses pieds.

straight away
straight away
[Adverbe]

without any delay

immédiatement, tout de suite

immédiatement, tout de suite

Ex: I will start the project straight away. 

Je vais commencer le projet tout de suite.

to talk through

to discuss thoroughly and understand all the details of something

discuter en détail, parcourir en parlant

discuter en détail, parcourir en parlant

Ex: They spent time talking through their available options. 

Ils ont passé du temps à discuter en détail leurs options disponibles.

valley
valley
[nom]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

vallée

vallée

Ex: The train passed through a beautiful valley on its route. 
lowland
lowland
[Adjectif]

relating to or situated in land that is relatively low, flat, or close to sea level

des terres basses,  de plaine

des terres basses, de plaine

Ex: The species is common in lowland forests. 
veterinarian

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

vétérinaire

vétérinaire

Ex: The veterinarian examined the injured dog and administered appropriate treatment. 

Le vétérinaire a examiné le chien blessé et a administré un traitement approprié.

to set
to set
[verbe]

to reset broken or dislocated bones before the cast, brace, or splint is put on and without cutting the skin open

remettre en place

remettre en place

Ex: She watched as the doctor carefully set her fractured finger. 
to breed
to breed
[verbe]

to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings

accoupler

accoupler

Ex: The kennel selectively breeds Labrador Retrievers for their friendly temperament and intelligence. 
solid
solid
[Adjectif]

having a strong and sturdy structure

solide, robuste

solide, robuste

Ex: The architect designed a solid foundation for the building to ensure its long-term stability. 
sought after
sought after
[Adjectif]

greatly desired

recherché,  prisé

recherché, prisé

hard-wearing
hard-wearing
[Adjectif]

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

résistant, durable

résistant, durable

Ex: This jacket is made of a hard-wearing fabric that resists tears. 

Cette veste est faite d'un tissu résistant qui résiste aux déchirures.

supplement

something added to another thing to improve, complete, or extend it

supplément

supplément

Ex: She uses freelance work as a supplement to her regular income. 
feed
feed
[nom]

food for domestic livestock

nourriture pour bétail, alimentation animale

nourriture pour bétail, alimentation animale

Ex: The cost of animal feed has increased this year. 
electrolyte

a substance that, when dissolved in a solution, produces ions and enables the conduction of electric current

électrolyte, substance électrolytique

électrolyte, substance électrolytique

Ex: Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a strong electrolyte, forming sodium ions (Na⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻) when dissolved. 

L'hydroxyde de sodium (NaOH) est un électrolyte fort, formant des ions sodium (Na⁺) et des ions hydroxyde (OH⁻) lorsqu'il est dissous.

overpriced
overpriced
[Adjectif]

expensive in way that is not reasonable

trop cher, surévalué

trop cher, surévalué

Ex: He complained that the concert tickets were overpriced. 

Il s'est plaint que les billets de concert étaient trop chers.

a matter of {duration}

a small amount of time, quantity, or degree

Ex: The repair will take a matter of hours to complete. 
routine
routine
[nom]

a set of actions or behaviors that someone does regularly or habitually

routine, habitude

routine, habitude

Ex: His exercise routine includes jogging and push-ups. 
to require
to require
[verbe]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exiger, nécessiter

exiger, nécessiter

Ex: The job application will require a resume and a cover letter. 
dairy cow

cattle that are reared for their milk

vache laitière, vache à lait

vache laitière, vache à lait

embarrassing
embarrassing
[Adjectif]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

embarrassant, gênant

embarrassant, gênant

Ex: Forgetting someone's name in a crowded room can be embarrassing. 

Oublier le nom de quelqu'un dans une salle bondée peut être embarrassant.

to treat
to treat
[verbe]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

traiter, soigner

traiter, soigner

Ex: Physicians prescribe medications to treat various illnesses and infections. 
antibiotic

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

antibiotique

antibiotique

Ex: He finished the full course of the antibiotic. 

Il a terminé le traitement complet de l'antibiotique.

consumption

the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth

consommation, ingestion

consommation, ingestion

Ex: The patient's daily consumption of water was carefully monitored. 
container

an object used for holding, storing, or carrying something

récipient

récipient

Ex: Keep the medicine in a tightly sealed container. 
to pour
to pour
[verbe]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

verser, servir

verser, servir

Ex: He poured water into the glass until it was full. 
to throw away

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

jeter quelque chose dont on n'a plus besoin ou qu'on ne veut plus, se débarrasser de quelque chose d'inutile

jeter quelque chose dont on n'a plus besoin ou qu'on ne veut plus, se débarrasser de quelque chose d'inutile

Ex: She decided to throw away the broken toys. 

Elle a décidé de jeter les jouets cassés.

minor
minor
[Adjectif]

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

mineur

mineur

Ex: She experienced minor discomfort after the procedure. 
operation

a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

opération

opération

Ex: After the operation, the patient was monitored closely in the recovery room for any complications. 
capable
capable
[Adjectif]

having the ability or capacity to do something

capable, compétent

capable, compétent

Ex: The machine is capable of producing thousands of units daily. 

La machine est capable de produire des milliers d'unités quotidiennement.

to reckon
to reckon
[verbe]

to think or have an opinion about something

penser

penser

Ex: She reckoned it was best to consult an expert before making a decision. 
term
term
[nom]

one of the three periods in the academic year during which multiple classes are held in schools, universities, etc.

trimestre, semestre

trimestre, semestre

Ex: She completed her assignments before the term ended. 
module
module
[nom]

a unit of study within a course offered by a college or university, covering a specific topic or area of study

module

module

Ex: Students will explore various theories of personality in the psychology module. 
apparently
apparently
[Adverbe]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

apparemment

apparemment

Ex: The car is parked in the driveway, so apparently, someone is home. 
terminology

a set of specialized terms that are used in a specific science, art, business, or profession

terminologie

terminologie

Ex: Understanding the terminology of law can be challenging for beginners. 

Comprendre la terminologie du droit peut être difficile pour les débutants.

{one's} heart [sink]

used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something

le cœur se serre, ressentir une profonde déception

le cœur se serre, ressentir une profonde déception

Ex: My heart sank when I saw the damage to my car. 

Mon cœur s'est serré en voyant les dégâts sur ma voiture.

nutrition

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

nutrition

nutrition

Ex: Her passion for nutrition led her to pursue a career as a dietitian, helping others improve their health and well-being through proper nutrition. 

Sa passion pour la nutrition l'a conduite à poursuivre une carrière de diététicienne, aidant les autres à améliorer leur santé et leur bien-être grâce à une alimentation appropriée.

contaminated
contaminated
[Adjectif]

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

contaminé, pollué

contaminé, pollué

Ex: The food was recalled from shelves after being found to be contaminated with salmonella. 

La nourriture a été retirée des étagères après avoir été trouvée contaminée par la salmonelle.

(in|by) comparison
in comparison
[Adverbe]

used to highlight differences or similarities when comparing two or more things or people

en comparaison, par comparaison

en comparaison, par comparaison

Ex: In comparison with last year's sales figures, this year's results are significantly higher. 

En comparaison avec les chiffres de vente de l'année dernière, les résultats de cette année sont nettement plus élevés.

domesticated
domesticated
[Adjectif]

(of a wild animal) tamed and adapted to live with or to the benefit of humans

domestiqué

domestiqué

Ex: Domesticated cats typically form close bonds with their owners and are valued as pets. 

Les chats domestiqués forment généralement des liens étroits avec leurs propriétaires et sont appréciés comme animaux de compagnie.

water buffalo

a domestic mammal of the cow family with long horns that is used in farming, originated in Asia

buffle d'Asie, buffle d'Inde, buffle d'eau

buffle d'Asie, buffle d'Inde, buffle d'eau

Ex: Water buffalo are widely used in farming across parts of Asia. 
to eradicate

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

éliminer, éradiquer

éliminer, éradiquer

Ex: Farmers implemented pest control measures to eradicate the invasive species threatening their crops. 

Les agriculteurs ont mis en œuvre des mesures de lutte antiparasitaire pour éradiquer les espèces envahissantes qui menaçaient leurs cultures.

case
case
[nom]

an example of a certain kind of situation

cas

cas

Ex: The lawyer presented a strong case to the jury, emphasizing the evidence. 
medication

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

médication

médication

Ex: He forgot to take his medication this morning. 

Il a oublié de prendre son médicament ce matin.

oil spill

the accidental or deliberate release of liquid petroleum or its products into the environment, especially into bodies of water, causing ecological damage

marée noire, déversement de pétrole

marée noire, déversement de pétrole

Ex: Volunteers worked to clean up the oil spill in the harbor. 

Les volontaires ont travaillé à nettoyer la marée noire dans le port.

dissertation

a long piece of academic writing on a particular subject, especially one submitted for an advanced university degree

mémoire, thèse

mémoire, thèse

Ex: Daniel submitted his dissertation after several years of research. 
veterinary
veterinary
[Adjectif]

of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine

vétérinaire, de vétérinaire

vétérinaire, de vétérinaire

initial
initial
[Adjectif]

related to the beginning of a series or process

initial

initial

Ex: The initial reaction to the news was one of shock and disbelief. 
to [make] contact

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

Ex: The diplomat attempted to make contact with foreign officials to discuss the peace negotiations. 
variety
variety
[nom]

a taxonomic rank below that of subspecies and refers to distinct forms of a species that differ in minor ways

variété, forme

variété, forme

Ex: Farmers often cultivate different varieties of apples to produce diverse flavors and textures. 
to rear
to rear
[verbe]

to care for and raise animals until they reach maturity

élever, nourrir

élever, nourrir

Ex: She has been rearing horses for competitive racing. 
to identify

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

identifier

identifier

Ex: The officer asked me to identify my belongings at the lost-and-found desk. 
to cope
to cope
[verbe]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

surmonter

surmonter

Ex: Individuals coping with loss may seek support from friends and family for emotional well-being. 
fundamental
fundamental
[Adjectif]

related to the core and most important or basic parts of something

fondamental, essentiel

fondamental, essentiel

Ex: Respect for others is fundamental to building strong relationships. 
milkshed

the area around a city or town where milk is produced and quickly delivered before it spoils

bassin laitier, zone de production laitière

bassin laitier, zone de production laitière

Ex: Changes in transportation have made the milkshed larger than before. 

Les changements dans les transports ont rendu le bassin laitier plus grand qu'auparavant.

to mix up
to mix up
[verbe]

to cause someone to become confused

embrouiller, confondre

embrouiller, confondre

Ex: The sudden alteration of the meeting agenda mixed up the participants, causing a moment of confusion. 

La modification soudaine de l'ordre du jour de la réunion a embrouillé les participants, provoquant un moment de confusion.

unit
unit
[nom]

a fixed amount of educational instruction, often based on the number of hours spent in class

unité, module

unité, module

Ex: Each course in the program is worth four units. 
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