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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académique - Test 4 - Écoute - Partie 4

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moist
moist
[Adjectif]

containing a small amount of moisture

humide, moite

humide, moite

Ex: Her skin felt moist after applying a hydrating moisturizer. 

Sa peau semblait humide après l'application d'une crème hydratante.

fluid
fluid
[Adjectif]

smooth and graceful, without abrupt or awkward movements or changes

fluide

fluide

Ex: Emma drew the figure with long, fluid lines. 
sap
sap
[nom]

a liquid containing nutrients that flows through a plant

sève, latex

sève, latex

Ex: Insects fed on the sap of the tree. 

Les insectes se nourrissaient de la sève de l'arbre.

maple
maple
[nom]

a tall tree, growing in northern countries, with leaves that have five points that turn gold or red in the fall

érable

érable

Ex: Maple syrup is harvested from the sap of certain maple trees, especially in regions with cold winters. 

Le sirop d'érable est récolté à partir de la sève de certains érables, en particulier dans les régions aux hivers froids.

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. 
baking
baking
[nom]

the act of making food without using direct flame

cuire

cuire

Ex: The kitchen smelled wonderful after hours of baking. 

La cuisine sentait merveilleusement bon après des heures de cuisson.

pastry
pastry
[nom]

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

pâte

pâte

Ex: The bakery specializes in freshly baked pastries such as croissants and danishes. 

La boulangerie est spécialisée dans les pâtisseries fraîchement cuites telles que les croissants et les danoises.

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. 
preservative

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

conservateur, agent de conservation

conservateur, agent de conservation

Ex: Sodium benzoate is a preservative commonly used in acidic foods, such as soft drinks and pickles. 

Le benzoate de sodium est un conservateur couramment utilisé dans les aliments acides, tels que les boissons gazeuses et les cornichons.

refined sugar

a processed form of sugar that has undergone purification and removal of impurities

sucre raffiné, sucre purifié

sucre raffiné, sucre purifié

Ex: They prefer to consume products that are free from refined sugar to maintain a healthier lifestyle. 

Ils préfèrent consommer des produits exempts de sucre raffiné pour maintenir un mode de vie plus sain.

fertilizer

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

engrais, fertilisant

engrais, fertilisant

Ex: I use organic fertilizer on my vegetable garden to avoid chemicals. 

J'utilise de l'engrais organique dans mon potager pour éviter les produits chimiques.

moisture

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

humidité, moiteur

humidité, moiteur

Ex: The cellar walls showed signs of moisture, causing concern for potential mold. 

Les murs de la cave présentaient des signes d'humidité, suscitant des inquiétudes quant à la formation potentielle de moisissures.

soil
soil
[nom]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

sol

sol

Ex: She planted the flowers in the rich, dark soil of the garden. 
criterion

a specific condition or factor that is utilized for the evaluation of something

critère

critère

Ex: In this photography competition, creativity and composition will be the main criteria for judging the entries. 
to fulfill
to fulfill
[verbe]

to satisfy or meet a need, requirement, condition, or purpose

satisfaire,  remplir

satisfaire, remplir

Ex: This product fulfills a genuine need in the market. 
partial
partial
[Adjectif]

relating to, affecting, or consisting of only part of something rather than the whole

partiel,  partielle

partiel, partielle

Ex: Emily received a partial refund after her flight was delayed. 
exposure

the state of being subjected to something potentially harmful or unpleasant

exposition

exposition

Ex: Workers wear protective clothing to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals. 
pointed
pointed
[Adjectif]

having an end or tip that is sharp

pointu

pointu

Ex: The spear had a pointed tip, ideal for hunting and fishing. 

La lance avait une pointe effilée, idéale pour la chasse et la pêche.

symbol
symbol
[nom]

a sign or shape that represents a particular idea or organization

symbole, symbole

symbole, symbole

Ex: The cross is a symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 
to feature
to feature
[verbe]

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

présenter, inclure

présenter, inclure

Ex: The hotel features a rooftop pool with stunning views of the city skyline. 
flag
flag
[nom]

a piece of cloth or similar material bearing a distinctive design and used as a symbol, signal, or identifier

drapeau

drapeau

Ex: A red flag warned swimmers to stay out of the water. 
to settle
to settle
[verbe]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

s’établir sur

s’établir sur

Ex: The family chose to settle in the coastal town to enjoy a slower pace of life. 
indigenous
indigenous
[Adjectif]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

autochtone,  indigène

autochtone, indigène

Ex: Indigenous communities often have a deep spiritual connection to the land, viewing it as sacred and integral to their identity. 

Les communautés autochtones ont souvent une profonde connexion spirituelle avec la terre, la considérant comme sacrée et essentielle à leur identité.

to bore
to bore
[verbe]

to create a hole, typically with a pointed tool

percer, forer

percer, forer

Ex: Using a drill, he bored a hole through the metal sheet for installation. 
trunk
trunk
[nom]

the main wooden body of a tree

tronc

tronc

Ex: They carved their initials into the trunk of the tree during a summer camp. 
container

an object used for holding, storing, or carrying something

récipient

récipient

Ex: Keep the medicine in a tightly sealed container. 
bark
bark
[nom]

the tough outer covering of the stems, branches, and roots of trees and other woody plants

écorce

écorce

Ex: Sara peeled a loose piece of bark from the fallen branch. 
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. 
facility

an object or installation designed to perform a specific function or provide convenience

équipements

équipements

Ex: The docking facility allows ships to load and unload safely. 
to boil
to boil
[verbe]

to heat a liquid or its container until the liquid reaches boiling point

bouillir,  faire bouillir

bouillir, faire bouillir

Ex: Daniel boiled the kettle before making coffee. 
scorching hot

(of temperature or weather) extremely high in degree

Ex: Despite the scorching hot weather, he insisted on going for a run in the midday sun. 
process
process
[nom]

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective

processus, procédure

processus, procédure

Ex: She learned the process of making pottery from start to finish. 
resource

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

ressource

ressource

Ex: The government implemented policies to regulate the extraction of natural resources. 
to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

s’occuper de

s’occuper de

Ex: My cat looks after herself very well. 

Mon chat prend soin d'elle-même très bien.

diameter

a straight line passing through the center of a circle or other round object from one side to the other, or the length of that line

diamètre

diamètre

Ex: Emma measured the diameter of the pipe before ordering a replacement. 
to rise
to rise
[verbe]

to move from a lower to a higher position

s’élever, monter

s’élever, monter

Ex: The water level had been rising steadily due to heavy rainfall. 
vascular system

the vessels and tissue that carry or circulate fluids such as blood or lymph or sap through the body of an animal or plant

système vasculaire, appareil circulatoire

système vasculaire, appareil circulatoire

formation

the act of forming or establishing something

formation

formation

Ex: They discussed the formation of a new political party. 
to drill
to drill
[verbe]

to make a hole in something using a drill or similar rotating tool

percer,  forer

percer, forer

Ex: Daniel drilled through the wooden board. 
to insert
to insert
[verbe]

to put or place something inside or into something else

insérer,  introduire

insérer, introduire

Ex: She inserted the card into the machine. 
tube
tube
[nom]

a long hollow cylinder through which liquids or gases can pass

tube,  tuyau

tube, tuyau

Ex: Daniel connected the tube to the pump. 
tap
tap
[nom]

a soft hit or strike, usually with the hand or a light object

tape, tapotement

tape, tapotement

Ex: A tap on the shoulder signaled it was time to leave. 
nutrient

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

nutriment, substance nutritive

nutriment, substance nutritive

Ex: Vitamin C is an important nutrient for boosting the immune system. 

La vitamine C est un nutriment important pour renforcer le système immunitaire.

to evaporate

to become gas or vapor from liquid

s'évaporer

s'évaporer

Ex: The puddles are slowly evaporating under the hot sun. 

Les flaques s'évaporent lentement sous le soleil chaud.

steam
steam
[nom]

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

vapeur

vapeur

Ex: The old train moved forward, powered by steam from its engine. 
dense
dense
[Adjectif]

thick or heavy in a chemical context

dense, épais

dense, épais

Ex: The dense foam in the mattress provides excellent support. 

La mousse dense du matelas offre un excellent soutien.

to filter out

to remove or separate unwanted items or elements from a group

filtrer, éliminer

filtrer, éliminer

Ex: In job interviews, they use specific questions to filter out unqualified candidates. 

Lors des entretiens d'embauche, ils utilisent des questions spécifiques pour filtrer les candidats non qualifiés.

to build up

to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

s'intensifier, augmenter

s'intensifier, augmenter

Ex: Confidence tends to build up when you achieve small goals. 

La confiance a tendance à s'accumuler lorsque vous atteignez de petits objectifs.

cloudy
cloudy
[Adjectif]

(of liquids) having a murky appearance due to suspended particles

trouble, opaque

trouble, opaque

Ex: After sitting for a while, the cloudy apple cider began to settle, revealing some sediment at the bottom. 

Après avoir reposé un moment, le cidre de pomme trouble a commencé à se déposer, révélant des sédiments au fond.

gritty
gritty
[Adjectif]

containing or resembling small, rough particles

granuleux, rugueux

granuleux, rugueux

Ex: The concrete pathway was gritty underfoot, showcasing its durability. 

Le chemin en béton était graveleux sous les pieds, démontrant sa durabilité.

to package
to package
[verbe]

to pack something in order to sell or transport it

empaqueter, emballer

empaqueter, emballer

Ex: To ensure safety, he always packaged delicate items with bubble wrap. 
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