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genuinely

adverbe

A

généreusement / véritablement

She genuinely cares about the success of her team.

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bottleneck

nom

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goulot d’étranglement / point de congestion

Traffic bottlenecks often occur during rush hours.

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throughput

nom

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rendement / débit

Improving the throughput of the system can reduce processing delays.

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seamless

adjectif

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sans interruption / fluide

The app offers a seamless user experience across all devices.

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complacency

nom

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auto-satisfaction / satisfaction excessive

Complacency in safety measures can lead to serious accidents.

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entails

verbe

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implique / nécessite

The job entails managing a team of 10 people.

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interplay

nom

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interaction / interrelation

The interplay between light and shadow creates a dramatic effect.

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trade-offs

nom

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compromis / arbitrages

Every decision involves trade-offs between cost and quality.

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broader

adjectif (comparatif)

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plus large / élargi

The project has a broader scope than initially planned.

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lenses

nom (pluriel)

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loupes / lentilles

He wears lenses to correct his vision.

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yield

verbe / nom

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rendement / production

Higher investments typically yield better returns. / The crop yield was excellent this season.

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invaluable

adjectif

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inestimable / précieux

Her guidance was invaluable during the project.

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scope

nom

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portée / champ d’application

The scope of this study includes both qualitative and quantitative methods.

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buy-in

nom

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adhésion / soutien

Getting buy-in from stakeholders is crucial for project success.

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fads

nom (pluriel)

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tendances / modes

Some fashion fads disappear as quickly as they appear.

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abreast

adverbe

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au courant / informé

She keeps abreast of the latest developments in technology.

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zooms out

verbe (3ème personne singulier)

A

élargit / prend du recul

The map zooms out to show the entire city.

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outsized

adjectif

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surdimensionné / excessif

The outsized chair was a centerpiece in the room.

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solely

adverbe

A

uniquement / exclusivement

She is solely responsible for this decision.

20
Q

constituent

nom

A

constituant / élément

The main constituent of the alloy is iron.

21
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undertaken

verbe (passé)

A

entrepris / réalisé

The project was undertaken by a dedicated team.

22
Q

edge

nom

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avantage / bord

Her unique skills gave her an edge over other candidates.

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arise

verbe

A

survenir / émerger

Conflicts may arise during negotiations.

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Q

hindered

verbe (passé)

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entravé / freiné

Progress was hindered by unexpected technical difficulties.

25
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sidelined

verbe (passé)

A

écarté / mis de côté

The injury sidelined the athlete for several months.

26
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lingua franca

nom

A

langue véhiculaire / langue commune

English serves as a lingua franca in many international contexts.

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underlying

adjectif

A

sous-jacent / fondamental

The underlying cause of the issue is still unknown.

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advent

nom

A

avènement / arrivée

The advent of the internet revolutionized communication.

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enhanced

verbe (passé)

A

amélioré / renforcé

The software was enhanced with new features.

30
Q

embrace

verbe / nom

A

embrasser / adopter

She decided to embrace the changes in her career. / The embrace between the old friends was heartfelt.

31
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parsing

nom / verbe (gérondif)

A

analyse / déchiffrage

Parsing complex data requires advanced algorithms. / He is parsing the document for errors.

32
Q

nested

adjectif

A

imbriqué / encastré

The nested folders made it difficult to find the file.

33
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stem

nom / verbe

A

tige / origine

The stem of the flower was very strong. / The new policies stem from recent research findings.

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proficiency

nom

A

proficience / compétence

Her proficiency in multiple languages is impressive.

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pace

nom / verbe

A

rythme / vitesse

The pace of technological development is rapid. / He paced back and forth nervously.

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steamroller

nom / verbe

A

rouleau compresseur / écraser

The steamroller flattened the road perfectly. / They steamrollered the opposition during the debate.

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strive

verbe

A

s’efforcer / lutter

We must strive to achieve our goals despite challenges.

38
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although

conjonction

A

bien que / quoique

Although it was raining, they decided to go hiking.

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