Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Évaluations & Qualités

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pros and cons

[Phrase]

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process, the student outlined the pros and cons of various methodologies, helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study.

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sensation

[nom]

a general feeling of excitement and heightened interest

sensation, émotion

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understandable

[Adjectif]

capable of being accepted or explained as reasonable given the circumstances

compréhensible, acceptable

Ex: Given the heavy traffic , their late arrival was understandable.Compte tenu de la circulation dense, leur arrivée tardive était **compréhensible**.

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appealing

[Adjectif]

pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

attirant, charmant

Ex: His rugged good looks and charismatic personality made him appealing to both men and women alike.Son allure robuste et sa personnalité charismatique le rendaient **attrayant** à la fois pour les hommes et les femmes.

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mild

[Adjectif]

having a gentle or not very strong effect

doux, douce

Ex: The earthquake was mild, causing no significant damage .Le tremblement de terre était **doux**, ne causant aucun dommage significatif.

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delightful

[Adjectif]

very enjoyable or pleasant

agréable, adorable, merveilleux

Ex: The little girl 's laugh was simply delightful.Le rire de la petite fille était tout simplement **ravissant**.

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elegant

[Adjectif]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

élégant

Ex: The bride 's hairstyle was simple yet elegant, with cascading curls framing her face in soft waves .La coiffure de la mariée était simple mais **élégante**, avec des boucles cascadantes encadrant son visage en vagues douces.

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exceptional

[Adjectif]

significantly better or greater than what is typical or expected

exceptionnel

Ex: His exceptional skills as a pianist earned him numerous awards .Ses compétences **exceptionnelles** en tant que pianiste lui ont valu de nombreux prix.

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massive

[Adjectif]

extremely large or heavy

énorme

Ex: The ancient castle was built with massive stone walls , standing strong for centuries .L'ancien château était construit avec des murs en pierre **massifs**, résistant depuis des siècles.

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remarkable

[Adjectif]

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

remarquable

Ex: The remarkable precision of the machine 's engineering amazed engineers .La précision **remarquable** de l'ingénierie de la machine a étonné les ingénieurs.

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substantial

[Adjectif]

significant in amount or degree

important, conséquent

Ex: The scholarship offered substantial financial assistance to students in need .La bourse offrait une assistance financière **substantielle** aux étudiants dans le besoin.

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vast

[Adjectif]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

vaste, immense

Ex: From the top of the mountain , they could see the vast valley below , dotted with tiny villages .Du sommet de la montagne, ils pouvaient voir l'**immense** vallée en dessous, parsemée de petits villages.

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effective

[Adjectif]

achieving the intended or desired result

efficace

Ex: Wearing sunscreen every day is an effective way to protect your skin from sun damage .Porter de la crème solaire tous les jours est un moyen **efficace** de protéger votre peau des dommages causés par le soleil.

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memorable

[Adjectif]

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

mémorable

Ex: That was the most memorable concert I 've ever attended .C'était le concert le **mémorable** auquel j'ai jamais assisté.

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unique

[Adjectif]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

unique

Ex: This dish has a unique flavor combination that is surprisingly good .Ce plat a une combinaison de saveurs **unique** qui est étonnamment bonne.

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invaluable

[Adjectif]

holding such great value or importance that it cannot be measured or replaced

inestimable

Ex: His invaluable expertise saved the company from a major crisis .Son expertise **inestimable** a sauvé l'entreprise d'une crise majeure.

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priceless

[Adjectif]

having great value or importance

inestimable

Ex: The memories created during family vacations are priceless treasures .Les souvenirs créés pendant les vacances en famille sont des trésors **inestimables**.

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weird

[Adjectif]

strange in a way that is difficult to understand

bizarre

Ex: The movie had a weird ending that left the audience confused .Le film avait une fin **étrange** qui a laissé le public confus.

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delicate

[Adjectif]

easily harmed or destroyed

fragile, délicat

Ex: The delicate artwork was protected behind glass in the museum .L'œuvre d'art **délicate** était protégée derrière une vitre dans le musée.

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outrageous

[Adjectif]

extremely unusual or unconventional in a way that is shocking

scandaleux, outrancier

Ex: The outrageous claim made by the politician was met with skepticism .La déclaration **scandaleuse** faite par le politicien a été accueillie avec scepticisme.

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unhelpful

[Adjectif]

not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier

inutile, peu utile

Ex: The unhelpful advice from friends only confused her more about which decision to make .Les conseils **peu utiles** des amis n'ont fait que la rendre plus confuse quant à la décision à prendre.

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powerful

[Adjectif]

exercising authority, influence, or control in a way that significantly affects outcomes or decisions

puissant, influent

Ex: The powerful advocate fought tirelessly for social justice .Le **puissant** défenseur a lutté sans relâche pour la justice sociale.

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shallow

[Adjectif]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

peu profond

Ex: The river became shallow during the dry season , exposing rocks and sandbars .La rivière est devenue **peu profonde** pendant la saison sèche, exposant des roches et des bancs de sable.

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immoral

[Adjectif]

acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

immoral

Ex: Deliberately causing harm to innocent beings is universally condemned as immoral conduct .Infliger délibérément du tort à des êtres innocents est universellement condamné comme un comportement **immoral**.

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inappropriate

[Adjectif]

not suitable or acceptable for a certain situation or context

inapproprié

Ex: Making loud noises in a quiet library is considered inappropriate behavior .Faire du bruit dans une bibliothèque silencieuse est considéré comme un comportement **inapproprié**.

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domestic

[Adjectif]

related to or happening inside a specific country

intérieur, national, domestique

Ex: Domestic flights are usually cheaper and easier to book.Les vols **intérieurs** sont généralement moins chers et plus faciles à réserver.

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significant

[Adjectif]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

important

Ex: The company 's decision to expand into international markets was significant for its growth strategy .La décision de l'entreprise de s'étendre sur les marchés internationaux était **importante** pour sa stratégie de croissance.

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relevant

[Adjectif]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

pertinent, compétent

Ex: It 's important to provide relevant examples to support your argument .Il est important de fournir des exemples **pertinents** pour étayer votre argument.

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unsustainable

[Adjectif]

not capable of being maintained or continued over the long term

non durable, insoutenable

Ex: Urban sprawl was leading to unsustainable levels of traffic congestion and pollution .L'étalement urbain conduisait à des niveaux **insoutenables** de congestion routière et de pollution.

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sustainable

[Adjectif]

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

durable

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