Vocab seance 2 citoyenneté et numérique Flashcards
What is a curfew?
A regulation requiring people to remain indoors during specified hours.
un couvre-feu
What is a democracy?
A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
democratie
What is a duty?
A moral or legal obligation.
devoir
What is an election?
A formal decision-making process by which a population selects an individual to hold public office.
élection
What is a poll?
A survey of public opinion.
sondage
What is a representative?
An individual chosen to act and speak on behalf of a group.
représentant
What does totalitarian mean?
A political system in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority.
totalitaire
What does unnoticed mean?
Not seen or noticed.
inaperçu
What does unspoken mean?
Not expressed in words.
non-dit
What does it mean to comply with?
To act in accordance with a wish or command.
se conformer à
What does it mean to run for?
To seek election to a position.
être candidat pour (une élection)
What does it mean to prevent sb from doing sth?
To stop someone from performing a specific action.
empecher quelqu’un de faire quelque chose
What does it mean to take an active role in?
To participate actively in a situation or activity.
jouer un role actif dans
What is an advert?
A public promotion of some product or service.
une pub
What is a belief?
An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof.
une croyance
What is a controversy?
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.
polémique
What is extremism?
The holding of extreme political or religious views.
What is public perception?
The collective opinion of the public about a particular issue or individual.
perception par l’opinion publique
What is a puppet-master?
A person who controls others, often behind the scenes.
manipulateur
What is a shift?
A change in position, direction, or tendency.
un changement
What is a social media platform?
An online service that facilitates social interaction.
un reseau social
What does institutional mean?
Relating to an established organization or foundation.
What does like-minded mean?
Having similar interests or opinions.
etre du meme avis
What does it mean to blur?
To make something less distinct or clear.
brouiller, flouter
What does it mean to browse?
To look through or glance at casually.
feuilleter, naviguer sur internet
What does it mean to curate content?
To select and organize information or media for presentation.
modifier / filtrer du contenu
What does it mean to distrust?
To have no trust or confidence in someone or something.
ne pas faire confiance à
What does it mean to edit?
To prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it.
modifier, rediger
What does it mean to pull the strings?
To control or influence someone or something covertly.
tirer les ficelles
What does it mean to scroll down?
To move displayed text or graphics up or down on a screen.
faire defiler vers le bas
What does it mean to target?
To aim or direct an action towards a specific group or individual.
cibler
What is morality?
Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
la morale
What does it mean to debunk?
To expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief.
detruire, deconstruire un mythe
What does it mean to demand?
To ask for something forcefully.
exiger
What does it mean to demonstrate?
To show or prove something clearly.
manifester
What does it mean to disrupt?
To interrupt the normal progress or activity of something.
perturber
What does it mean to hijack?
To seize control of something, often by force.
detourner
What does it mean to outsmart?
To defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever.
etre + malin que
What does it mean to plot?
To plan secretly, especially to carry out an illegal or harmful action.
comploter
What does it mean to speak out?
To express one’s opinions publicly.
s’exprimer
What does it mean to subdue?
To overcome or bring under control.
soumettre
What does it mean to take power over?
To gain control or authority over someone or something.
prendre le pouvoir sur
What does it mean to uncover?
To reveal or expose something that was hidden.
reveler
What is a commitment?
A pledge or promise to do something.
engagement
What is legislation?
Laws, considered collectively.
des lois
What is a policy?
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.
une politique
What is a threat?
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
une menace
What does conservative mean?
Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change.
conservateur
What does liberal mean?
Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.
de gauche
What does empowered mean?
Having the power and confidence to make decisions.
etre emancipé
What does enlightened mean?
Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
illuminé, éclairé (fig)
What does impartial mean?
Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.
impartial =
What does moderate mean?
Avoiding extremes of behavior or expression; restrained.
modéré
What does progressive mean?
Favoring or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
progressiste
What does sensible mean?
Chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
sensé, qui a du bon sens
What does sympathetic mean?
Feeling, showing, or expressing compassion or friendly feelings.
compatissant
What does thoughtful mean?
Absorbed in or involving thought; considerate of the needs of other people.
pensif / attentionné
What does wise mean?
Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
sage
What does it mean to despise?
To feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.
mépriser
What does it mean to embody?
To be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
incarner
What does it mean to endanger?
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
mettre en danger
What does it mean to get elected?
To be chosen for a position through a voting process.
se faire élire
What does it mean to jeopardize?
To put something at risk of loss or harm.
compromettre la réussite de quelque chose
What does it mean to look down on?
To regard someone or something with a feeling of superiority.
mépriser
What does it mean to reach out?
To make an effort to communicate or offer help.
atteindre
What does it mean to take a stand?
To express a firm opinion about an issue.
prendre parti, position
What does it mean to be wary of?
To be cautious or careful about something.
se mefier de
What is digital activism?
The use of digital tools and platforms to promote social or political change.
militantisme numérique
What is cancel culture?
A social phenomenon where individuals are ostracized or boycotted for their actions or statements.
la culture de l’effacement
Contemptible, despicable
méprisable
scornful, contemptious
méprisant
wisdom
sagesse
an act
une loi
a bill
un projet de loi
a commercial
spot pub filmé
