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1
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bloated

adjectif

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gonflé / ballonné

He felt bloated after eating too much at dinner.

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behave

verbe

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se comporter / agir

The children were asked to behave during the ceremony.

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redundancy

nom

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redondance / surplus

The redundancy in the system was causing unnecessary delays.

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pedantry

nom

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pédanterie / formalisme

His pedantry made the conversation tedious and slow.

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acknowledgements

nom

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remerciements / reconnaissances

The acknowledgements section of the book thanked all the contributors.

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imbue

verbe

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imprégner / infuser

The teacher hoped to imbue her students with a love of reading.

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elderly

adjectif

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âgé / senior

The elderly man struggled to carry the heavy boxes.

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solicitor

nom

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avocat / notaire

The solicitor reviewed the legal documents before the signing.

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cremated

verbe

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incinéré / crématisé

Her ashes were cremated and scattered in her favorite park.

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uttered

verbe

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prononcé / exprimé

He barely uttered a word throughout the meeting.

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crept

verbe

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rampé / glissé

The cat crept silently across the floor.

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inquiry

nom

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enquête / demande

The police opened an inquiry into the suspicious activity.

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dreadful

adjectif

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épouvantable / terrible

The weather was dreadful, with heavy rain and strong winds.

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misdeeds

nom

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méfaits / mauvaises actions

The villain’s misdeeds were eventually discovered.

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iterative

adjectif

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itératif / répétitif

The process was iterative, improving with each cycle.

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forensic

adjectif

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médico-légal / forensic (en sciences criminelles)

The forensic analysis of the evidence revealed crucial details.

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amply

adverbe

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amplement / largement

The team was amply rewarded for their hard work.

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rather

adverbe

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plutôt / assez

I would rather go to the movies than stay home.

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settle

verbe

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s’installer / résoudre

They decided to settle in the countryside after years of city life.

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shrub

nom

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buisson / arbuste

The garden was filled with colorful shrubs and flowers.

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breast

nom

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poitrine / sein

The doctor checked the breast for any signs of abnormalities.

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wander

verbe

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errer / vagabonder

He liked to wander through the woods when he needed some time alone.

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biome

nom

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biome / écosystème

The forest biome is home to many species of plants and animals.

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pin down

verbe

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cerner / définir

It was difficult to pin down the exact cause of the issue.

25
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survey

nom

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enquête / sondage

They conducted a survey to better understand customer preferences.

26
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whatever

pronom / adverbe

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quoi que ce soit / peu importe

You can choose whatever you like for your birthday gift.

27
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whether

conjonction

A

si / que ce soit

I’m not sure whether she will attend the meeting.

28
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twin

nom

A

jumeau / jumelle

My twin sister and I look very similar, but we have different personalities.

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eccentric

adjectif

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excentrique / original

His eccentric behavior often made people laugh.

30
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acute

adjectif

A

aigu / intense

She experienced acute pain after the surgery.

31
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literacy

nom

A

alphabétisation / culture générale

Literacy rates have improved significantly over the last decade.

32
Q

innocuous

adjectif

A

inoffensif / anodin

The comment seemed innocuous, but it caused an argument.

33
Q

statin

nom

A

statine (médicament) / médicament hypolipémiant

The doctor prescribed a statin to lower cholesterol levels.

34
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vessels

nom

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vaisseaux / navires

The blood vessels carry oxygen throughout the body.

35
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grim

adjectif

A

sinistre / sombre

The situation looked grim, but there was still hope.

36
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awash

adjectif

A

inondé / rempli

The room was awash with sunlight in the early morning.

37
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asbestos

nom

A

amiante / fibre minérale

The old building was found to contain asbestos, which posed a health risk.

38
Q

quell

verbe

A

réprimer / apaiser

The government took measures to quell the unrest in the city.

39
Q

odds

nom

A

chances / probabilités

The odds of winning the lottery are extremely low.

40
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crowds

nom

A

foules / multitudes

The crowds gathered to watch the parade pass through the city.

41
Q

convey

verbe

A

transmettre / communiquer

The teacher used examples to convey the concept more effectively.

42
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polymath

nom

A

érudit / savant polyvalent

Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art and science.

43
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originator

nom

A

créateur / initiateur

The originator of the idea received widespread recognition for their innovation.

44
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forecasts

nom

A

prévisions / anticipations

The weather forecasts predict heavy rain over the weekend.

45
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eugenics

nom

A

eugénisme / sélection génétique

Eugenics is a controversial field of study with ethical implications.

46
Q

ox

nom

A

bœuf / bœuf castré

The ox was used to plow the fields on the farm.

47
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shall

verbe modal

A

devoir / allons (selon le contexte)

Shall we go to the park this afternoon?

48
Q

crop up

verbe

A

surgir / apparaître

Unexpected challenges can crop up during a project.

49
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oddity

nom

A

étrangeté / singularité

The oddity of his behavior caught everyone’s attention.

50
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jitter

nom

A

tremblement / secousse

He felt a jitter in his hands before his big presentation.

51
Q

skewed

adjectif

A

biaisé / déformé

The results of the survey were skewed by a small sample size.

52
Q

unduly

adverbe

A

excessivement / de manière excessive

He was unduly harsh in his criticism of the team’s efforts.

53
Q

drag up

verbe

A

ramener / évoquer

He didn’t want to drag up past mistakes during the discussion.

54
Q

tail

nom

A

queue / arrière

The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.

55
Q

spread

verbe

A

étaler / répandre

She spread butter on her toast before taking a bite.

56
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nosey

adjectif

A

curieux / indiscret

The nosey neighbor always asked too many personal questions.

57
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withdrew

verbe

A

retiré / rétracté

He withdrew from the competition due to an injury.

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