Leçon 15 Flashcards

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mener à, conduire à (une situation ou un résultat)

The use of soft drugs can _________ the use of harder ones.

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to conduce to (a situation or outcome)

The use of soft drugs can conduce to the use of harder ones.

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être favorable / propice à

There is a definite consensus amongst political commentators that the west’s policy regarding Syria and the surrounding regions _________ a peaceful solution.

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to be conducive to

There is a definite consensus amongst political commentators that the west’s policy regarding Syria and the surrounding regions is not conducive to a peaceful solution.

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envisager, étudier

In the wake of the announcement of heavy losses, the Chairman suggested that a restructuring of activities was being _______.

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to consider

In the wake of the announcement of heavy losses, the Chairman suggested that a restructuring of activities was being considered.

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une mûre réflexion

After _________ the government has decided to go with its conscience and has imposed a sugar tax.

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careful consideration

After careful consideration the government has decided to go with its conscience and has imposed a sugar tax.

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criant, qui saute aux yeux

The Press underlines the ______ absence of the Queen.

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conspicuous

The Press underlines the conspicuous absence of the Queen.

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6
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ostensiblement

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conspicuously

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7
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consommer

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to consume

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8
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la consommation

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consumption

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9
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un consommateur

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a consumer

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les biens de consommation

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consumer goods

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la société de consommation

Over the years the USA has transitioned into the model of a _______.

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consumer society

Over the years the USA has transitioned into the model of a consumer society.

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12
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le mépris

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contempt (scorn)

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13
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méprisant

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contemptuous

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14
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lutter contre, se disputer, combattre

Smaller parties cannot ________ the larger funding of mainstream ones.

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to contend with

Smaller parties cannot contend with the larger funding of mainstream ones.

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15
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prétendre que

The minister ________ he had never taken any bribe.

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to contend that

The minister contended that he had never taken any bribe.

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16
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un rival

At one point, Donald Trump did not look like a reasonable ________ in the political sphere.

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a contender

At one point, Donald Trump did not look like a reasonable contender in the political sphere.

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17
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contesté, litigieux

Some European policies are very ________, notably the commitment to an internal market based on free and distorted competition.

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contentious

Some European policies are very contentious, notably the commitment to an internal market based on free and distorted competition.

18
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une question litigieuse, controversée

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a contentious issue

The new minister’s views on education became a contentious issue.

19
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une éventualité

We must be prepared for every ________.

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a contingency

We must be prepared for every contingency.

20
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des plans d’urgence

We have ______ ready in case there is another flood.

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contingency plans

We have contingency plans ready in case there is another flood.

21
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dépendre de, être subordonné à

The future of communities in Bangladesh devastated by natural disasters ____________ foreign aid.

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to be contingent on (to depend on)

The future of communities in Bangladesh devastated by natural disasters is contingent upon foreign aid.

22
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un sujet à controverse

Illegal immigration remains such a _________ in today’s world.

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a controversial issue

Illegal immigration remains such a controversial issue in today’s world.

23
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un problème inextricable

The issue of illegal immigrants in Paris has become a real _________ for the authorities.

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a conundrum

The issue of illegal immigrants in Paris has become a real conundrum for the authorities.

24
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exprimer, transmettre

If the Scottish Parliament wants to ________ the impression that it has influence, it needs to pass meaningful legislation.

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to convey

If the Scottish Parliament wants to convey the impression that it has influence, it needs to pass meaningful legislation.

25
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une idée reçue

The rural American electorate is fond of down to earth candidates who exhibit ___________.

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conventional wisdom

The rural American electorate is fond of down to earth candidates who exhibit conventional wisdom.

26
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faire face à (un problème, etc.)

The working classes have not been able to ________ the latest rise in taxes, it has crippled their buying power.

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to cope with

The working classes have not been able to cope with the latest rise in taxes, it has crippled their buying power.

27
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la pierre angulaire, la première pierre

Employment is the ________ of the government’s social policy.

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the cornerstone

Employment is the cornerstone of the government’s social policy.

28
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il est anglais jusqu’au bout des ongles

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he is English to the core

29
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une société (commerciale ou industrielle)

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a corporation

30
Q

… des entreprises

The demonstrators in Davos claimed they wanted to fight ________ (la soif d’argent des entreprises).

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corporate

The demonstrators in Davos claimed they wanted to fight corporate greed (la soif d’argent des entreprises).

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les bénéfices des entreprises

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corporate profits

32
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un cours

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a course

33
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une ligne de conduite

Nobody in the current Conservative Party in Britain is sure of the right _________ to take regarding international affairs.

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a course of action

Nobody in the current Conservative Party in Britain is sure of the right course of action to take regarding international affairs.

34
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au cours du temps

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in the course of time

35
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en temps utile

At the time, nobody thought Donald Trump was capable of acting as president, but _________, no matter their opinions of his policies, he showed that was a president who took action.

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in due course

At the time, nobody thought Donald Trump was capable of acting as president, but in due course, no matter their opinions of his policies, he showed that was a president who took action.

36
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laisser les événements suivre leur cours

Some UN officials strive to change the world, others are just there for the salary and __________.

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to let events run their course

Some UN officials strive to change the world, others are just there for the salary and let events run their course.

37
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Find an expression

That was accurate!

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That was right on the money!

38
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Find an expression

This decision was applied to everyone.

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This decision was applied across the board.

39
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Find an expression

She made a lot of money in her last deal.

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She made a killing in her last deal.

40
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Find an expression

We are coming down the last part of something.

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We are coming down the home stretch.