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glance

nom/verbe

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coup d œil / regarder rapidement

She gave him a quick glance before leaving the room.

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sturdy

adjectif

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robuste / solide

The table is sturdy enough to hold heavy equipment.

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standpoint

nom

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point de vue / perspective

From her standpoint, the project was a great success.

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convenience

nom

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commodité / praticité

Online shopping offers unmatched convenience for busy people.

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steeper

adjectif (comparatif)

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plus raide / plus abrupt

The path became steeper as we approached the mountain s summit.

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nunneries

nom (pluriel)

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couvents / monastères de religieuses

Historically, nunneries played a significant role in education and charity.

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sample

nom/verbe

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échantillon / goûter

We were asked to sample the food before making a decision.

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stirring

adjectif

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émouvant / inspirant

The music was so stirring that it brought tears to everyone s eyes.

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mice

nom (pluriel)

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souris

The laboratory was filled with cages of mice for the experiment.

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off-label

adjectif

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non conforme à l’usage approuvé / hors indication

The doctor prescribed the medication for an off-label use to treat a rare condition.

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induction

nom

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induction / introduction

The new employee was welcomed with a formal induction to the company.

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caveats

nom (pluriel)

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avertissements / réserves

The contract includes several caveats that we must carefully review before signing.

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theft

nom

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vol / larcin

The police are investigating the theft that occurred last night at the local store.

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paramount

adjectif

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primordial / capital

It is of paramount importance that we finish this project on time.

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jeopardize

verbe

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mettre en danger / compromettre

His careless actions could jeopardize the success of the entire mission.

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claims

nom (pluriel)

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revendications / affirmations

The company is investigating the claims made by several customers about the product’s defects.

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tackle

verbe

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attaquer / aborder

The team is ready to tackle the new project with enthusiasm.

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stress

nom/verbe

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stress / souligner

The teacher wanted to stress the importance of regular study habits.

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chairperson

nom

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président(e) / chef(fe) de séance

The chairperson called the meeting to order promptly at 9 a.m.

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patents

nom (pluriel)

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brevets / licences

The company holds several patents for its innovative technologies.

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recipient

nom

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destinataire / récipiendaire

The recipient of the award gave a heartfelt speech.

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Q

fellow

nom/adjectif

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compagnon / camarade

He greeted his fellow travelers with a smile.

23
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whereby

adverbe/conjonction

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selon lequel / par lequel

The company implemented a policy whereby employees can work from home twice a week.

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inherent

adjectif

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inhérent / intrinsèque

The risks are inherent in any investment.

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insulation

nom

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isolation / matériau isolant

Proper insulation can significantly reduce heating costs in winter.

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mainframe

nom

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ordinateur central / système central

The company’s data is stored on a powerful mainframe to ensure reliability and security.

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instances

nom (pluriel)

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exemples / cas

There have been several instances of teamwork leading to remarkable success.

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utmost

adjectif/nom

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maximal / le maximum

It is of utmost importance that we attend to this matter immediately.

29
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stevia

nom

A

stévia (plante ou édulcorant naturel)

Many people use stevia as a natural alternative to sugar in their drinks.

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sweetener

nom

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édulcorant / sucrant

She added a natural sweetener to her tea instead of sugar.

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