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1
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though

adverbe / conjonction

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cependant / toutefois

Though the task was difficult, she completed it on time.

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lumping

verbe (gérondif)

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regrouper / mélanger

Stop lumping all the tasks together; prioritize them instead.

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insight

nom

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perspicacité / compréhension

His insight into the problem was incredibly helpful.

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concurrency

nom

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concurrence / simultanéité

Concurrency in programming allows multiple tasks to run simultaneously.

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tight

adjectif

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serré / étroit

The deadline for this project is extremely tight.

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multitenant

adjectif

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multi-locataire / multi-utilisateurs

The software is built on a multitenant architecture.

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blended

adjectif

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mélangé / mixte

This course offers a blended learning experience with online and offline components.

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nexus

nom

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point de connexion / lien

The city has become a nexus of economic and cultural activity.

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hub

nom

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centre / plaque tournante

The airport is a major international hub for travelers.

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steer

verbe

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diriger / orienter

He tried to steer the conversation towards a positive topic.

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greenfield

nom / adjectif

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projet vierge / nouveau projet

The company invested in a greenfield project to explore new opportunities.

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boundary

nom

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frontière / limite

The fence marks the boundary between the two properties.

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overlap

nom / verbe

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chevauchement / recouvrement

There is some overlap between the two roles. / The schedules overlap, causing conflicts.

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data layers

nom pluriel

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couches de données / couches d’information

The software architecture is divided into multiple data layers for better organization.

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inception

nom

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création / début

Since its inception, the company has grown rapidly.

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compliance

nom

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conformité / respect

Compliance with regulations is essential in this industry.

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monitoring

nom

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surveillance / suivi

Continuous monitoring of the system is necessary to prevent issues.

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downsample

verbe

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sous-échantillonner / réduire échantillonnage

The data was downsampled to make the analysis faster.

19
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hampers

verbe

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entrave / gêne

The bad weather hampers the progress of construction.

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seek

verbe

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chercher / rechercher

She seeks advice from her mentor before making decisions.

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spin up

verbe (phrasal verb)

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démarrer / initialiser

We need to spin up a new server for this project.

22
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blurry

adjectif

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flou / indistinct

The photo is blurry because the camera was shaking.

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snowballing

verbe (gérondif)

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effet boule de neige / croissance exponentielle

The problem is snowballing into something unmanageable.

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emphasizes

verbe

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met l’accent sur / souligne

The report emphasizes the importance of customer satisfaction.

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quaint

adjectif

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pittoresque / charmant

The quaint village attracts many tourists each year.

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broadly

adverbe

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généralement / largement

Broadly speaking, the new policy is well-received.

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nitty gritty

nom

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les détails concrets / les éléments essentiels

Let’s get down to the nitty gritty of the project.

28
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outward

adjectif / adverbe

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extérieur / vers l’extérieur

His outward appearance was calm. / The door opens outward.

29
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grounding

nom

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ancrage / base

A strong grounding in mathematics is essential for this job.

30
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conversant

adjectif

A

familier / au courant

He is conversant with the latest technological advancements.

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spanning

verbe (gérondif)

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s’étendant / couvrant

The bridge is spanning the entire river.

32
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whetted

verbe (passé)

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aiguisé / affûté

The book whetted my appetite for more knowledge.

33
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undergoing

verbe (gérondif)

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subir / traverser

The company is undergoing significant changes.

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ease

nom / verbe

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facilité / aisance

He completed the task with ease. / These measures are intended to ease the burden.

35
Q

abstraction

nom

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abstraction / concept

The abstraction in this design allows for flexibility.

36
Q

cradle to grave

expression

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du berceau à la tombe / cycle de vie

The company manages products from cradle to grave.

37
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ingestion

nom

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ingestion / assimilation

Data ingestion is the first step in the ETL process.

38
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throughout

préposition

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tout au long de / dans toute

He traveled throughout Europe last summer.

39
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hence

adverbe

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d’où / c’est pourquoi

He didn’t study, hence his poor grades.

40
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underpins

verbe

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sous-tend / soutient

The theory underpins the new research project.

41
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jumbled

adjectif

A

mélangé / en désordre

The papers were all jumbled on the desk.

42
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bedrock

nom

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roche mère / base solide

Trust is the bedrock of a strong relationship.

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