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Adjectifs - FCE Flashcards

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casual

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décontracté/sport

ˈkæʒjuəl

She prefers wearing casual clothes rather than smart outfits.

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genuine

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véritable

ˈdʒenjuɪn

a genuine gold necklace

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outrageous

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scandaleux

ˌaʊtˈreɪdʒəs

outrageous behaviour/clothes

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smart

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chic/élégant

smɑːt

I need a smart jacket for my interview.

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stunning

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superbe

ˈstʌnɪŋ

stunning views over the city

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stylish

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élégant/chic

ˈstaɪlɪʃ

a stylish, black suit

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accessible

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accessible

əkˈsesəbəl

They are attempting to make opera accessible to a wider audience.

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complex

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complexe

ˈkɒmpleks

The film’s plot was so complex that I couldn’t follow it.

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demanding

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exigeant

dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ

a very demanding job

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disappointed

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déçu

ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd

I was bitterly disappointed that he didn’t come.

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favourable

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favorable

ˈfeɪvərəbl

His comments were highly favourable.

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hopeless

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nul/incompétent

ˈhəʊpləs

Dad’s a hopeless cook.

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impressive

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impressionnant

ɪmˈpresɪv

an impressive performance/view

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meaningful

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constructif

ˈmiːnɪŋfəl

a meaningful discussion

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messy

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ébouriffé/en bataille

ˈmesi

messy hair

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muddy

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boueux/vaseux

ˈmʌdi

a muddy stream

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sophisticated

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sophistiqué

səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd

a sophisticated computer system

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tricky

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difficile/délicat

ˈtrɪki

a tricky question/situation

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unhelpful

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inutile

ʌnˈhelpfʊl

an unhelpful remark

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violent

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violent

ˈvaɪələnt

a victim of violent crime

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virtual

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virtuel

ˈvɜːtʃuəl

a virtual art gallery

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domestic

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intérieur

dəˈmestɪk

a domestic flight

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bad-tempered

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de mauvaise humeur

ˌbædˈtempəd

‘Sam’s been bad-tempered recently, is something worrying him?’

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endangered

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en danger

ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd

The bald eagle is no longer an endangered species.

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anxious

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anxieux/inquiet

ˈæŋʃəs

She’s very anxious about her exams.

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astonished

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étonné

əˈstɒnɪʃt

He was astonished at her behaviour.

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content

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satisfait

ˈkəntent

Not content with second place, Jeff played only to win.

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delighted

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ravi

dɪˈlaɪtɪd

I’d be absolutely delighted to accept your invitation.

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frightened

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effrayé

ˈfraɪtənd

I’ve always been frightened of going to the dentist.

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furious

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furieux

ˈfjʊəriəs

He’s furious at the way he’s been treated.

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irritated

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irrité

ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd

Ben began to get increasingly irritated by/at her questions.

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petrified

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pétrifié

ˈpetrɪfaɪd

I’m petrified of spiders.

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relieved

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soulagé

rɪˈliːvd

I’m just relieved that she’s safe and well.

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satisfied

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satisfait

ˈsætɪsfaɪd

Are you satisfied with the new arrangement?

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steady

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sûr

ˈstedi

You need steady hands to be a dentist.

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tense

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tendu

tens

The students looked tense as they waited for their exam results.

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terrified

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terrifié

ˈterəfaɪd

I’m terrified of flying.

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uneasy

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mal à l’aise

ʌnˈiːzi

I feel a bit uneasy about her travelling alone.

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delicate

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fragile

ˈdelɪkət

a delicate china cup

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fluent

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qui parle couramment

ˈfluːənt

She is fluent in six languages.

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impressed

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impressionné

ɪmˈprest

Your mother was clearly not impressed by our behaviour in the restaurant.

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regional

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régional

ˈriːdʒənəl

a regional dialect/newspaper

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understandable

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compréhensible

ˌʌndəˈstændəbl

It’s understandable that he’s angry.

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scary

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effrayant

ˈskeəri

a scary place/woman

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confident

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confiant

ˈkɒnfɪdənt

a confident grin

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critical

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critique

ˈkrɪtɪkəl

a critical report

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proud

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fier

praʊd

She was so proud of her son.

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selfish

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égoïste

ˈselfɪʃ

It’s very selfish of him.

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sensible

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judicieux/sensé

ˈsensɪbl

a sensible decision

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dramatic

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spectaculaire

drəˈmætɪk

a dramatic rescue

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huge

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énorme

hjuːdʒ

a huge house

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narrow

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étroit

ˈnærəʊ

a narrow lane/street

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powerful

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puissant

ˈpaʊəfəl

a powerful effect/influence

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shallow

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peu profond

ˈʃæləʊ

shallow water

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commercial

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commercial

kəˈmɜːʃəl

a commercial organization/venture/success

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illegal

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illégal

ɪˈliːgəl

illegal drugs/weapons

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immoral

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immoral

ɪˈmɒrəl

immoral behaviour

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impatient

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impatient

ɪmˈpeɪʃənt

I do get impatient with the children when they won’t do their homework.

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innappropriate

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inapproprié

ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət

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inexperienced

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inexpérimenté

ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəntst

Kennedy was young and inexperienced.

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irregular

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irrégulier

ɪˈregjələ

an irregular heartbeat

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irresponsible

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irresponsable

ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl

an irresponsible attitude

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scientific

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scientifique

ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific experiments/research

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significant

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important/considérable

sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt

These measures will save a significant amount of money.

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aggressive

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agressif

əˈgresɪv

He was drunk and aggressive.

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bossy

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autoritaire

ˈbɒsi

Don’t be so bossy!

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cheerful

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de bonne humeur/joyeux

ˈtʃɪəfəl

I’m not feeling very cheerful today.

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competitive

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compétitif

kəmˈpetɪtɪv

She’s very competitive.

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identical

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identique

aɪˈdentɪkəl

The two rooms were almost/virtually identical.

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impatient

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impatient

ɪmˈpeɪʃənt

I do get impatient with the children when they won’t do their homework.

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jealous

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jaloux

ˈdʒeləs

a jealous husband

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lazy

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paresseux

ˈleɪzi

You lazy thing!

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loyal

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fidèle

lɔɪəl

a loyal supporter

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optimistic

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optimiste

ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk

We’re optimistic about our chances of success.

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stubborn

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têtu

ˈstʌbən

If he doesn’t want to do something he can be very stubborn.

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unpopular

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impopulaire

ʌnˈpɒpjələ

an unpopular idea

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unreliable

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peu fiable

ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl

an unreliable witness

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witty

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spirituel/plein d’esprit

ˈwɪti

a witty comment

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crunchy

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croquant

ˈkrʌntʃi

crunchy green apples

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fed up

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qui en a assez

ˌfedˈʌp

I’m fed up with my job.

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soggy

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détrempé

ˈsɒgi

soggy ground

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stale

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rassis

steɪl

stale bread

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educated

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instruit

ˈedʒʊkeɪtɪd

an educated young woman

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educational

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éducatif

ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl

Reducing the size of classes may improve educational standards.

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relevant

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approprié/pertinent

ˈreləvənt

relevant information

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adventurous

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aventureux

ədˈventʃərəs

I’m trying to be more adventurous with my cooking.

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concerned

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inquiet / intéressé

kənˈsɜːnd

A letter will be sent out to everyone concerned.

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dishonest

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malhonnête

dɪˈsɒnɪst

I think it was dishonest of him to keep quiet.

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disorganised

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désorganisé

dɪˈsɔːgənaɪzd

The competition was completely disorganized.

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dissatisfied

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mécontent

dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd

a dissatisfied customer

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enthusiastic

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enthousiaste

ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk

enthusiastic support

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flexible

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flexible/souple

ˈfleksɪbəl

I’d like a job with more flexible working hours.

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redundant

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licencié/mis au chômage

rɪˈdʌndənt

Eight thousand people have been made redundant in Britain this year.

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responsible

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responsable

rɪˈspɒnsəbl

a hard-working and responsible employee

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secure

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sûr/sécurisé

sɪˈkjʊə

I don’t feel that the house is secure.

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self-confident

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sûr de soi

self ˈkɒnfɪdənt

You need to be self-confident in interviews.

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uncertain

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incertain

ʌnˈsɜːtən

The museum faces an uncertain future.

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unsuccessful

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refusé/rejeté

ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl

an unsuccessful attempt/effort

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accessible

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accessible

əkˈsesəbl

Information such as this is freely accessible to the public.

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economical

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économique

ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl

I need a car that’s economical and reliable.

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environmentally friendly

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écologique

ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmentəli ˈfrendli

environmentally-friendly washing powder

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second-hand

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d’occasion

ˈsekənd hænd

second-hand books/clothes

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appealing

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attrayant

əˈpiːlɪŋ

The idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather appealing (to me).

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bitter

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amer

ˈbɪtə

This coffee tastes very bitter.

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canned

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en conserve

kænd

canned fruit/tomatoes

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dairy

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laitier

ˈdeəri

dairy products

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fizzy

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gazeux/pétillant

ˈfɪzi

She hates fizzy drinks.

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flat

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éventé

flæt

This cola tastes flat.

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juicy

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juteux

ˈdʒuːsi

juicy apples

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mild

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doux/peu épicé

maɪld

a mild taste

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rich

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riche

rɪtʃ

a rich sauce

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ripe

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mûr

raɪp

ripe bananas

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rotten

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pourri

ˈrɒtən

rotten eggs

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delightful

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charmant

dɪˈlaɪtfəl

We had a delightful evening.

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elegant

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élégant

ˈelɪgənt

an elegant dining room

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exceptional

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exceptionnel

ɪkˈsepʃənəl

an exceptional student

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massive

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massif

ˈmæsɪv

a massive building

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remarkable

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remarquable

rɪˈmɑːkəbl

a remarkable woman

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substantial

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considérable

səbˈstænʃəl

a substantial amount of money/time

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vast

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vaste

vɑːst

a vast amount of money

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effective

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efficace

ɪˈfektɪv

effective management

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technological

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technologique

ˌteknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

Technological advances in computing and telecommunications will reduce the need for many people to travel to work.

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visual

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visuel

ˈvɪʒuəl

The film has some powerful visual effects.

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forensic

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médico-légal

fəˈrensɪk

forensic evidence/medicine

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guilty

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coupable

ˈgɪlti

The jury found her guilty (=decided that she was guilty of a crime).

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illegal

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illégal

ɪˈliːgəl

illegal drugs/weapons

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innocent

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innocent

ˈɪnəsənt

He claims to be innocent of the crime.

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suspicious

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suspect

səˈspɪʃəs

suspicious behaviour/circumstances

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environmental

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environnemental

ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl

environmental damage

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suburban

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de banlieue

səˈbɜːbən

a suburban area/home

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urban

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urbain

ˈɜːbən

urban areas

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memorable

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mémorable

ˈmemərəbəl

a memorable performance

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orchestral

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orchestral

ɔːˈkestrəl

an orchestral arrangement

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respectable

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respectable

rɪˈspektəbəl

a respectable family

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unique

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unique

juːˈniːk

a unique opportunity

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damp

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humide

dæmp

damp clothes/grass

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humid

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humide

ˈhjuːmɪd

a hot and humid climate

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invaluable

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très précieux

ɪnˈvæljʊbl

Her contacts in government proved invaluable to the company.

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priceless

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inestimable

ˈpraɪsləs

A trip round the world is a priceless opportunity.

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sensitive

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sensible

ˈsensɪtɪv

He was always sensitive to criticism.

142
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weird

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étrange

wɪəd

I had a really weird dream last night.

143
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slightly

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légèrement

ˈslaɪtli

I think I did slightly better in my exams this time.

144
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absolutely

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absolument

ˌæbsəˈluːtli

The food was absolutely delicious.

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extremely

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extrêmement

ɪkˈstriːmli

extremely beautiful

146
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scared/worried stiff

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qui a une peur bleue/qui est mort d’inquiétude

skeəd ˈwʌrid stɪf

I was scared/worried stiff when I heard someone moving around upstairs.

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totally

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totalement

ˈtəʊtəli

They look totally different.

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apparently

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apparemment

əˈpærəntli

Apparently it’s going to rain today.

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