vocabulary Flashcards
Appealing
Attractive or interesting.
Compelling (adj)
1. Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way: “his eyes were strangely compelling” , “a compelling film” : captivant
- *1.1.** Not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction:
- ex: “there is compelling evidence that the recession is ending”, “a compelling argument” : irrefutablle, convaincant.*
- *1.2** Not able to be resisted; overwhelming:
- “ex : the temptation to give up was compelling”*
Enticing (adj)
Séduisant
Attractive or tempting; alluring:
ex : an enticing prospect
ex : Her extreme popularity among the Democratic base makes her an enticing choice.
ex : They are the truth in a world of enticing illusions.
ex : A pair of slots going right through the cliff looks enticing.
Likeable
(Especially of a person) pleasant, friendly, and easy to like:
ex : a very likeable young woman : Sympathique, agréable
To crave
- Feel a powerful desire for (something):
“if only she had shown her daughter the love she craved “
“Sixty per cent of those polled said they regularly craved certain foods and drinks.”
Brûler d’envie de faire qch
To ponder (of, over, on)

- Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion:
ex : I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion
ex : [no object: she sat pondering over her problem
To slate for
Prévoir pour
To praise
Express warm approval or admiration of:we can’t praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job
Wholehearted
Sans réserve
To squander
Gaspiller
Youngster
Jeune enfant
to harvest
Moisonner
Moviegoer
Cinéphile
To dig
Creuser
Lukewarm
Un peu froid
Grump
Ronchon
Dull
Ennuyeux, sans intérêt
To pay off
Rembourser, racheter
A payroll
Paie
Forceful
Energique, déterminant,
To tune
Mettre au point, caliber
To backfire
Se retourner contre qqn, mal tourner⇒ avoir un effet contre-productif vi foirer
To hog
goinfre, accaparer, monopoliser
To berate
Réprimander