Tough Adjectives 02

Question 1

Classic, timeless, “something that will never go out of style.”

to stand the test of time

Answer 1

indémodable, intemporel

Quelque chose qui a résisté à l’épreuve du temps

Question 2

Loud, brash ( colors that “stick out” )
“Look at me!”

Answer 2

Voyant

Question 3

Temperamental

Answer 3

Coléreux

Irascible

Susceptible

prompt à la colère (??)

Question 4

Moody

Answer 4

Lunatique

être d’humeur changeante

Question 5

Bare-bones, stripped

minimalist ( style, decor, etc )

In a sleek, sexy and refined way:

Answer 5

Dépouillé

Réduit à l’essentiel, minimaliste

épuré

Question 6

Versatile, adaptive, multi-talented ( person )

Multi-purpose ( room, tool )

Answer 6

polyvalent

Question 7

Indebted to

Answer 7

être redevable à qn de qch/d’avoir

Question 8

Prestigious, coveted

Answer 8

Convoité, prestigieux

Question 9

Ungrateful

Answer 9

être ingrat envers quelqu’un

Question 10

Fun-loving, free-wheeling

Answer 10

Insouciant, enjoué

sans le moindre souci

Question 11

Praiseworthy, worthy of recognition

To praise / build up

Answer 11

digne d’éloge
( ay-luuh’zj )

Faire l’éloge de quelqu’un

Question 12

Fireproof

Answer 12

Ignifuge
( eeg-nee-fuuj )

Résistant au feu

à l’épreuve du feu

Ininflammable
( ee-nah(n)-flah-mah-b’ll )

Question 13

Trained / Experienced

“to train a dog to retrieve​”

Answer 13

Dressé à faire quelque chose

Être _____ de métier

Avoir eu une formation pour / en quelque chose

“dresser un chien à rapporter”

Question 14

Spirited, fiery, passionate

Answer 14

Fougueux

Question 15

Fluffy

Answer 15

Pelucheux

Question 16

Moist ( skin, climate, atmosphere )

Answer 16

Humide

Question 17

Moist ( unpleasantly; towel, shirt, etc )

Clammy ( hands ) Sticky ( skin )

( cake )

Answer 17

Moite

Moelleux

Question 18

Uncalled for, very rude

Answer 18

Déplacé

Question 19

Square

Answer 19

Carré

Question 20

Slender, thin

Answer 20

( as a compliment, elegant ) svelte

maigre, mince

( seriously ) maigrichon

Question 21

Resounding, ringing, spectacular

Answer 21

retentissant(e)

Un(e) retentissant(e) [son, voix]

Un retentissant [bruit, choc, claque]

Un [échec, succès] retentissant

Une [scandale] retentissante

Un(e) [déclaration, discours] retentissant(e)

Question 22

snobby, dismissive, “one who talks down on others”

Answer 22

hautain, méprisant

Question 23

Off-putting

Answer 23

Rebutant, rébarbatif

Question 24

Annoying, frustrating ( problem / situation )

Answer 24

embêtant
emmerdant
agaçant

Question 25

Easy going, laid back

Answer 25

Facile à vivre

Question 26

Toned down / weakened / softened ( insults or lights, effects, color, etc )

alleviated ( pain, etc )

Answer 26

Atténué
( ah-t’ay-nu-way )

Question 27

Neighboring / nearby ( areas, streets, etc )

Answer 27

Avoisinant

Question 28

Stressful

“You’re stressing me out with this silence!”

Answer 28

Angoissant

“Ça m’angoisse, ce silence!”

Question 29

Sharpened / “used to “
( eye for something, ear for something )

Experienced ( person )

Answer 29

Exercé

Question 30

To be edgy / on edge / nervous

Answer 30

être à cran

Question 31

Affordable / reasonable ( price )

Approachable / warm ( person )

Accessible ( place )

Answer 31

Abordable