Words

Question 1

diligent

She is a diligent student who always completes her homework on time.

Answer 1

diligent

synonymes: hardworking, industrious, conscientious, meticulous, assiduous

Question 2

dedicated

The company has a dedicated team working on the new project.

Answer 2

dévoué

synonymes: commited, devoted

Question 3

responsible

/rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Answer 3

responsable

synonymes: accountable, reliable, trustworthy

Question 4

proactive

Answer 4

proactif

Being proactive in your studies will help you avoid stress during exam time.

Question 5

thorough

Answer 5

minutieux

She did a thorough review of the report to ensure there were no mistakes.

Question 6

detail-oriented

Answer 6

Souci du détail, Attentif(ve) aux détails

As a detail-oriented person, she noticed the small error in the report immediately.

Question 7

analytical

/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/

Answer 7

analytique

She has an analytical mind that helps her solve complex problems.

Question 8

scholarly

Answer 8

Savant(e), Érudit(e), Académique

syn: academic, learned, intellectual

Question 9

inquisitive

Answer 9

Curieux(se)

Children are naturally inquisitive, always asking questions about the world around them.

Question 10

chore

/tʃɔːr/

Answer 10

corvée, tache ménagère

Question 11

gist

/dʒɪst/

Answer 11

L’essentiel, l’idée générale, le sens général
I didn’t understand every detail, but I got the gist of what he was saying.

Question 12

articulate

Answer 12

éloquent
She is an articulate speaker who can express her ideas clearly and effectively.

Question 13

confident

Answer 13

confiant

Being well-prepared can make you feel more confident in any situation.

Question 14

poised

poised

/pɔɪzd/

Answer 14

Calme et assuré(e), Prêt(e), Équilibré(e)
She remained poised and calm, even under pressure.

Question 15

relatable

/rɪˈleɪtəbl/

Answer 15

Facile à comprendre, Avec lequel on peut s’identifier, Qui suscite l’empathie
He has a relatable personality, which makes him popular among his peers.
The characters in the movie are very relatable, making it easy for viewers to connect with them.

Question 16

engaging

Answer 16

Captivant(e), Attrayant(e), Enthousiasmant(e)
She has an engaging personality that makes people feel comfortable around her.
The book is so engaging that I couldn’t put it down.

Question 17

compelling

Answer 17

Convaincant(e), Captivant(e), Irrésistible
The lawyer presented a compelling argument that swayed the jury.
Her storytelling is so compelling that you can’t help but listen.

Question 18

engrossing

Answer 18

Absorbant(e), Captivant(e)
The book was so engrossing that I read it in one sitting.
Her engrossing story kept everyone fascinated until the very end.

Question 19

impactful

Answer 19

Percutant(e), Impressionnant(e), Fort(e)
The speech was impactful and moved everyone in the audience.
Her work in the community has been incredibly impactful.

Question 20

captivating

Answer 20

Captivant(e)
The novel is so captivating that I couldn’t put it down.
She has a captivating smile that lights up the room.

Question 21

memorable

/ˈmɛmərəbl/

Answer 21

Mémorable, Inoubliable
The concert was a memorable experience for everyone who attended.
She gave a memorable performance that will be talked about for years.

Question 22

articulate

Answer 22

Éloquent(e)
She is an articulate speaker who conveys her ideas clearly and effectively.
Being articulate is an important skill in both personal and professional settings.

Question 23

decisive

/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Answer 23

Décisif(ve), Résolu(e)
She made a decisive decision that changed the course of the project.
A decisive victory in the final game secured the championship for the team.

Question 24

visionary

• /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛri/

Answer 24

Visionnaire
She is a visionary leader who always thinks about the future of the company.

Question 25

supportive

Answer 25

Encourageant(e), Solidaire
She is always supportive of her friends during tough times.
The team was incredibly supportive throughout the entire project.

Question 26

empowering

Answer 26

Encourageant(e), Valorisant(e)
She finds it empowering to help others achieve their goals.
The new policy is aimed at empowering employees to make decisions.

Question 27

assertive

• /əˈsɜːrtɪv/

Answer 27

Assuré(e), Affirmé(e)
She is very assertive in meetings, always expressing her opinions confidently.

Question 28

adaptable

/əˈdæptəbl/

Answer 28

Adaptable, Flexible
She is very adaptable and quickly adjusts to new situations.

Question 29

trustworthy

• /ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrði/

Answer 29

Fiable, Digne de confiance
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
It’s important to work with trustworthy people in business.

Question 30

accountable

Answer 30

Responsable (au sens de devoir rendre des comptes)
He is accountable for the team’s success or failure.
Leaders must be accountable for their actions.

Question 31

dependable

Answer 31

Fiable, Sûr(e)
He is a dependable employee who always completes his tasks on time.

Question 32

reliable

Answer 32

Fiable, Sûr(e)
She is a reliable colleague who never misses a deadline.

Question 33

resourceful

Answer 33

Ingénieux(se), Débrouillard(e)
She is very resourceful and always finds solutions to difficult problems.
He was praised for being resourceful during the crisis.

Question 34

fair

Answer 34

Juste, Équitable
The decision was fair and considered both sides of the argument.
She always tries to be fair when dealing with conflicts at work.

Question 35

driven

Answer 35

Motivé(e), Déterminé(e)
She’s driven by a desire to make a difference in the world.
The team is driven to succeed in this competitive environment.

Question 36

trimmer

Answer 36

“Tondeuse” (pour cheveux, barbe ou corps)
“Taille-haie” (pour les plantes, les haies)

Question 37

sleight

• /slaɪt/

Answer 37

“habileté”, “dextérité” ou “adresse”
Sleight of hand is crucial for successful card tricks.

Question 38

sleigh

• /sleɪ/

Answer 38

traineau
Santa Claus travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.

Question 39

chummy

Answer 39

“amical”, “proche”, ou “cordial”,
“They’ve become quite chummy since working together on that project.”
“The kids are so chummy now that they’ve been spending time together after school.”

Question 40

rocky

Answer 40

difficile”, “instable”, ou “tumultueux”.
“The rocky path made it hard to climb the mountain.”
“The company had a rocky start but is now thriving.”

Question 41

high-profile

Answer 41

“Très en vue”, “De premier plan” “Connu”
“She is a high-profile lawyer in the city.”
“A high-profile celebrity attended the event, drawing a large crowd.”

Question 42

eulogy

/ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/

Answer 42

“Éloge funèbre”

Question 43

allegedly

Answer 43

“prétendument” ou “soi-disant”
“He was allegedly involved in the crime, but no evidence has been found.”

Question 44

upscale

Answer 44

fait référence à quelque chose de haut de gamme, luxueux, ou à l’action de faire passer à un niveau supérieur.
“They stayed at an upscale hotel during their vacation.”

syn: “High-end”

Question 45

hilly

Answer 45

vallonné
“The countryside around this town is very hilly.”
“Cycling through hilly terrain can be challenging.”

Question 47

tirelessly

Answer 47

“sans relâche”, “inlassablement”, ou encore “avec une énergie constante”
“She worked tirelessly to finish the project before the deadline.”
“He campaigned tirelessly for human rights throughout his life.”

Question 48

dire

Answer 48

“grave”, “désespéré”, ou “critique”,
“The country is facing a dire economic crisis.”
“The refugees are living in dire conditions with little food or water.”

Question 49

“in dire straits”

Answer 49

être dans une situation très difficile, précaire ou désespérée.
“After losing his job, he found himself in dire straits financially.”

Question 50

winding

Answer 50

adjectif ou nom utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui serpente, tourne, ou fait des courbes.
nom: enroulement
“We followed a winding path through the forest.”
“The winding of the cable around the spool was done carefully.”

Question 52

fender bender

Answer 52

petit accident de voiture, généralement sans gravité et causant peu de dommages
“We were late to the meeting because we got into a fender bender on the way.”

Question 53

arson

Answer 53

“incendie criminel”.
“The police arrested him on suspicion of arson.”

Question 54

grim

Answer 54

sombre, sinistre, déprimant, ou sévère.
“The sky looked grim before the storm.”
“He had a grim expression on his face during the meeting.”
“The future looks grim for the company after this financial loss.”

Question 55

grim

Answer 55

1. “Bleak” (lugubre, désespérant)
2. “Serious” (sérieux)
3. “Dismal” (sombre, déprimant)
4. “Gloomy” (sombre, morose)
5. “Harsh” (dur, sévère)

Question 56

affluent

Answer 56

“riche”, “aisé”, ou “prospère”
“He grew up in an affluent neighborhood.”
“The company targets affluent customers with its high-end products.”

syn : 1. “Wealthy” (riche) 2. “Prosperous” (prospère)
3. “Well-off” (ai

Question 57

pledge

Answer 57

un engagement solennel, une promesse, ou une garantie,
“He made a pledge to donate $1,000 to the charity.”
“As a sign of good faith, he left his watch as a pledge.”

Question 59

yard

Answer 59

Espace extérieur autour d’une maison, souvent utilisé pour les loisirs ou le jardinage.

Question 60

Pull-out bed

Answer 60

Canapé-lit
“We bought a pull-out bed for the guest room.”

Question 61

tub

• /tʌb/

Answer 61

baignoire
“She relaxed in the tub after a long day.”

Question 63

standoff

Answer 63

Affrontement, impasse
“The negotiations ended in a standoff, with neither side willing to compromise.”

Question 64

costly

Answer 64

couteux, cher
“The repairs to the car were very costly.”

Question 65

outraged

Answer 65

Indigné, scandalisé
Many citizens were outraged by the rise in taxes.
The public was outraged after the corruption scandal was revealed.