Speakout intermediate - Entries - sentences
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(be) hopeless at
adj (être) nul en I'm absolutely hopeless at mental arithmetic.
(be) useless at
adj (être) nul en I'm useless at ball sports. I can't play any.
explosive
adj + n explosif They used explosives to destroy the old building.
affordable
adj abordable There is no affordable housing in the village where I grew up.
child-friendly
adj adapté aux enfants The restaurant is very child-friendly - it even has a play area.
additional
adj additionnel Additional information can be obtained from the centre.
adolescent
adj adolescent Many adolescents don't get on very well with their parents.
lovable
adj adorable She really is a lovable child.
awful
adj affreux The weather this summer was awful.
aggressive
adj agressif A successful businessman has to be aggressive.
allergic
adj allergique He's allergic to cats.
ambitious
adj ambitieux I've always been very motivated and ambitious.
former
adj ancien That man over there is my former employer.
rough
adj approximatif I've got a rough idea of how much I want to spend on a new car.
authentic
adj authentique If you're looking for authentic Indian food, try this restaurant.
fluffy
adj aéré Tempura is prawns and vegetables, deep fried in a light, fluffy batter.
eldest
adj aîné He is the eldest of six children.
basic
adj basique The basic rule of football is: don't use your hands (unless you're in goal)!
organic
adj bio Do you mind paying extra for organic food?
biological
adj biologique He wanted to know who his biological father was.
quirky
adj bizarre People say I have a quirky sense of humour.
crowded
adj bondé, surpeuplé The shops are always crowded at Christmas.
boiling
adj bouillant Can I open a window? It's boiling in here!
brilliant
adj brilliant, génial, excellent The film was absolutely brilliant.
fortunate
adj chanceux We were very fortunate to get tickets for their last show!
loaded
adj chargé Luckily, the gun wasn't loaded.
charismatic
adj charismatique Martin Luther King was a very charismatic speaker.
charming
adj charmant Have you met her father? He's absolutely charming!
figure
adj chiffre The latest unemployment figures are extremely worrying.
shocked
adj choqué John looked shocked when he heard the news.
complex
adj complexe Photosynthesis is a highly complex process.
complicated
adj compliqué The instructions are much too complicated.
skilful
adj compétent He's a really skilful photographer.
controlled
adj contrôlé They destroyed the building with a number of controlled explosions.
remote controlled
adj contrôlé à distance We bought our son a remote controlled racing car for his birthday.
brave
adj courageux I think firefighters are incredibly brave.
common
adj courant Delays are common on the London Underground.
creative
adj créatif She's one of Japan's most talented and creative film directors.
culinary
adj culinaire People from the north of Spain are known for their culinary skills.
nosy
adj curieux Our neighbours are really nosy.
nosy
adj curieux, indiscret I can be quite nosy so I often as my neighbours about their lives.
long-distance
adj de longue distance Some people say that long-distance relationships don't work.
valuable
adj de valeur She was wearing a very valuable ring.
two-for-one
adj deux pour le prix d'un Our local Italian restaurant has a two-for-one deal on pizzas at the moment.
tough
adj difficile, dur He's having a really tough time at the moment.
digital
adj digital Do you have a digital or an analogue camera?
divine
adj divin Roman emperors used to believe they had divine power.
cosy
adj douillet There's nothing like a big, cosy bed on a cold winter's night!
painful
adj douloureux I've got a very painful toothache.
delicious
adj délicieux The meal was absolutely delicious.
proven
adj démontré I have proven ability in project management.
confusing
adj déroutant The instructions for my new TV are very confusing!
nasty
adj désagréable, méchant Stingrays and jellyfish can give you a nasty sting.
eager
adj désireux Rosie was eager to leave work as early as possible last Friday.
determined
adj déterminé She was determined to start her own business.
efficient
adj efficace Filing is an efficient way of organising your work.
effective
adj efficace What is the most effective way to kill ants?
frightened
adj effrayé Are you frightened of spiders?
embarrassing
adj embarrassant It was so embarrassing when my mum showed my new boyfriend my baby photos.
endangered
adj en danger The giant panda is classed as an endangered species .
messy
adj en désordre Tidy your room, it's too messy!
bankrupt
adj en faillite Many small businesses went bankrupt last year.
online
adj en ligne I'm doing all my Christmas shopping online this year.
underweight
adj en sous-poids Being underweight can be just as dangerous as being overweight.
pregnant
adj enceinte Have you heard the news? I'm pregnant!
annoyed
adj enervé-e, fâché-e What makes you annoyed?
essential
adj essentiel A balanced diet is essential for good health.
outstanding
adj exceptionnel It was an outstanding performance by both teams.
exclusive
adj exclusif On today's show, we have an exclusive interview with Nelson Mandela.
exemplary
adj exemplaire This is a company with an exemplary record on environmental issues.
rent-free
adj exempt de loyer The prize of the competition is to live in a luxury apartment, rent-free, for a year!
external
adj externe How many external emails do you send every day?
extraordinary
adj extraordinaire It's extraordinary that he didn't tell you.
extreme
adj extrême Millions of people around the world live in extreme poverty.
face-to-face
adj face à face Do you prefer telephone or face-to-face interviews?
facial
adj facial You can read a lot about a person's emotions from their facial expressions.
factual
adj factuel What's the best website to get accurate factual information from?
weak
adj faible She's too weak to feed herself.
homemade
adj fait maison You can't beat homemade food!
fantasy
adj fantastique I don't really like fantasy films - I prefer period dramas.
stuffed
adj farci Try the stuffed peppers - they're really good!
fascinating
adj fascinant, captivant I found him quite fascinating.
fascinated
adj fasciné I am fascinated by space travel.
fake
adj faux Look at the fake Rolex I bought in Asia - it's a Nolex!
reliable
adj fiable Rick is hard-working and very reliable.
fictional
adj fictif Her story was completely fictional.
flexible
adj flexible I'm lucky that I have flexible working hours in my job.
incredible
adj formidable The view from our hotel room was incredible.
technology-minded
adj fort en technologie My mum is really technology-minded - she knows more about the internet than I do!
frustrating
adj frustrant I find waiting in queues incredibly frustrating!
furious (at/about sth) (with so)
adj furieux Residents in the area are furious at the decision.
freezing
adj glacial It's freezing in here!
freezing
adj glacial, gelé It's freezing in this house. Can't I turn on the heating?
grilled
adj grillé Do you prefer grilled or roasted meats?
giant
adj géant Mike's got a giant TV in his sitting room - it must be at least 60 inches!
genetic
adj génétique Jeff's aunt works in genetic research.
embarrassed
adj gêné-e, embarrassé-e Have you ever been really embarrassed?
honest
adj honnête He seems a good, honest man.
humanitarian
adj humanitaire The UN sent humanitarian aid to help the refugees.
illegal
adj illégal It's illegal to park here.
imaginary
adj imaginaire Children love drawing imaginary animals and places.
imaginative
adj imaginatif It's one of the most imaginative books I've ever read.
imperfect
adj imparfait He gave a talk about the imperfect world that we live in.
impossible
adj impossible The noise made sleep impossible.
awe-inspiring
adj impressionnant The pyramids of Egypt are awe-inspiring achievements
unpredictable
adj imprévisible The UK has very unpredictable weather.
indecisive
adj indécis My biggest problem is that I'm so indecisive.
inaccurate
adj inexact The architect's drawings were totally inaccurate.
influential
adj influent He has some very influential friends.
innovative
adj innovant Leonardo da Vinci was an extremely innovative man.
worried
adj inquiet-ète What kind of things make you worried?
instant
adj instantané The band became an instant success.
international
adj international I can't wait for the international rugby match this weekend between Wales and Scotland!
internal
adj interne Have you received the internal email about our meeting next week?
useless
adj inutile I get sent so much useless information by email.
unreal
adj irréel The whole situation was completely unreal.
isolated
adj isolé I grew up on an isolated farm in northern England.
insulated
adj isolé The better insulated your house, the lower your electricity bills will be.
remote
adj isolé The tribe lives in a remote village in the middle of the Amazon rainforest.
youthful
adj juvénile She looks very youthful for her age.
dairy
adj laitier She's allergic to dairy products.
broad
adj large He has very broad shoulders.
empty-handed
adj les mains vides You should never go to a party empty-handed; take a gift for the host.
unlined
adj lisse She had a beautiful, unlined face.
dodgy
adj louche One girl thought the men looked dodgy.
loyal
adj loyal Dogs are very loyal animals.
light
adj léger This is a great holiday book if you want some light entertainment.
major
adj majeur Traffic is a major problem.
dishonest
adj malhonnête The newspapers are calling him a dishonest politician.
marine
adj marin When I was younger, I wanted to be a marine biologist.
miserable
adj mauvais I've got a miserable cold at the moment.
mental
adj mental Stress affects physical and mental health.
wonderful
adj merveilleux -euse We had a wonderful time in Spain
military
adj militaire My grandfather was a military commander in World War II.
tiny
adj minuscule I'm not going back to that restaurant - the portions were tiny!
mortal
adj mortel All men are mortal.
motivated
adj motivé Many people are motivated by money.
medical
adj médical The victims are currently in hospital receiving medical treatment.
Mediterranean
adj méditerranéen The Mediterranean diet is very healthy.
memorable
adj mémorable It was a memorable day for everybody who attended.
nervous
adj nerveux Sam's very nervous about his driving test.
numerous
adj nombreux We've discussed this before on numerous occasions.
atomic
adj nucléaire Nuclear power' is another term for atomic power.
hopeless
adj nul (ou desespéré) I am absolutely hopeless at maths! (or: The situation is not as hopeless as it might seem.)
harmful
adj néfaste There are many harmful effects of smoking.
formal
adj officiel I only wear a suit on formal occasions.
ordinary
adj ordinaire My boss thinks she's wonderful, but she's just an ordinary person.
original
adj original MC Escher was an incredibly original artist.
peaceful
adj paisible The wood was cool and peaceful.
passive
adj passif Passive smoking is very bad for your health.
patient
adj patient Nurses should be kind and patient.
cobbled
adj pavé England has many old towns with cobbled streets.
confused
adj perplexe, confus-e, dérouté-e I'm confused now, can you explain that again?
relevant
adj pertinent Are your qualifications relevant to the job?
lowly-paid
adj peu payé He likes being a tour guide, but it's very lowly-paid.
hairy
adj poilu Some people find a man with a hairy chest very attractive.
mystery
adj policier I love reading mystery novels!
political
adj politique The 1980s were a time of great political change.
potential
adj potentiel The salesmen wanted to impress potential customers.
rotten
adj pourri Don't eat those apples, they're rotten!
poetic
adj poétique She uses lots of poetic language in her stories.
hands-on
adj pratique How can I get some hands-on experience of the job?
convenient
adj pratique Would 10:30 be a convenient time to meet?
award-winning
adj primé She is an award-winning actress.
work-related
adj professionnel How many work-related emails do you send a day?
profitable
adj profitable He says his new business is going to be very profitable.
protective
adj protecteur You should wear protective clothing if you're going to rent a motorbike.
pre-prepared
adj pré cuisiné Scientists say that pre-prepared food is less healthy than organic food.
public
adj public Public opinion is in favour of the war.
powerful
adj puissant That director is the most powerful man in Hollywood.
qualified
adj qualifié Sandra is highly qualified for the job.
competitive
adj qui a l'esprit de compétition Boys are more competitive than girls.
successful
adj qui a réussi Who's the most successful person you know?
self-made
adj qui a réussi tout seul Richard Branson is a self-made billionaire.
bored
adj qui s'ennuie Do you enjoy spending time alone, or do you get bored?
unusual
adj rare, peu commun It's very unusual to have snow in April.
grateful
adj reconnaissant Mona was very grateful to Peter for his advice.
relaxing
adj relaxant There's nothing better than a relaxing bath after a hard day's work!
remarkable
adj remarquable Landing on the moon was a remarkable achievement for the US astronauts.
responsible for
adj responsable Police have arrested a man who is responsible for the deaths of fifteen people.
catering
adj restauration Sally works in the catering industry.
retired
adj retraité Are your parents retired?
well-off
adj riche Her family are quite well-off.
rural
adj rural What are the advantages and disadvantages of rural life?
realistic
adj réaliste You need to be realistic about your chances of winning.
recent
adj récent This is a recent photo of the criminal.
reusable
adj réutilisable I try to take my own reuasable shopping bags to the supermarket.
awake
adj réveillé Are you awake? I can't sleep!
revolutionary
adj révolutionnaire She's the designer of a revolutionary new product.
healthy
adj sain I always try to eat healthy food, even at weekends.
seasonal
adj saisonnier You might be able to get seasonal work in the summer.
homeless
adj sans domicile Thousands of people were made homeless.
satisfying
adj satisfaisant I find my job very satisfying.
scientific
adj scientifique What do you think was the most important scientific discovery of the nineteenth century?
sensitive
adj sensible The reason she loves him is because he's so sensitive.
similar
adj similaire This new car is very similar to the previous model.
straightforward
adj simple The directions you gave me were very straightforward, thank you.
social networking site
adj site de réseau social Facebook is the most well-known social networking site.
social
adj social What are the most important social issues in your city?
solar
adj solaire In the future, everyone will drive solar-powered cars.
highlighted
adj souligner I've highlighted the bits I need to remember for the exam.
sub-zero
adj sous zéro The explorers had to deal with sub-zero temperatures in the Arctic.
underwater
adj sous-marin I really want to practice my underwater photography when we go to Mexico next month.
specific
adj spécifique You need a specific type of flour to bake bread.
inspirational
adj stimulant Jones is an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby.
stressed
adj stressé She's so stressed about her job - she needs a holiday!
astounding
adj stupéfiant The popularity of Facebook is astounding.
beautiful
adj superbe, magnifique a beautiful bunch of flowers
selected
adj sélectionné We have 50% off on selected sofas this weekend!
self-confident
adj sûr de soi Successful businesspeople are always self-confident.
talented
adj talentueux Donna's a talented musician.
high-rise
adj tour (d'habitation) They live in a high-rise block of flats on the East Side.
traditional
adj traditionnel My wife is a master of traditional Italian cooking.
processed
adj transformé Processed food is often more fattening than organic food.
hard-working
adj travailleur Zoe is a very hard-working student.
tempestuous
adj tumultueux He has a tempestuous relationship with his mother.
unique
adj unique Every person is unique.
academic
adj universitaire Most artists and musicians don't have many academic qualifications.
urban
adj urbain What are the biggest problems in urban areas?
vast
adj vaste The Amazon rainforest is absolutely vast.
violent
adj violent There has been an increase in violent crime recently.
virtual
adj virtuel Second Life is a huge virtual world.
visible
adj visible There has been a visible increase in the number of unemployed people this year.
real-life
adj vraie vie The film tells the story of a real-life drama.
vegan
adj végétalien Paula is a strict vegan.
vegetarian
adj végétarien Does your menu have any vegetarian options?
energy-saving
adj à basse consommation Installing energy-saving light bulbs in your house will dramatically cut your electricity bills.
double-glazed
adj à double vitrage Have you got double-glazed windows in your house?
up-to-date
adj à jour Is all your computer software up-to-date?
one-way
adj à sens unique Everybody hates the new one-way system in the town centre.
lighting
adj éclairage Better street lighting could help prevent crime.
environmentally-friendly
adj écologique Scientists say that electric cars are more environmentally friendly than petrol-powered ones.
enormous
adj énorme It cost an enormous amount of money.
massive
adj énorme My neighbour has a massive dog - I think it's a Saint Bernard.
appalling
adj épouvantable The worst thing about visiting a war zone is seeing children living in appalling conditions.
terrible
adj épouvantable, terrible I'd better write this down; I have a terrible memory.
exhausted
adj épuisé I was exhausted by the journey.
exhausted
adj épuisée What makes you feel exhausted?
watertight
adj étanche Chinese ships had rooms which were watertight.
waterproof
adj étanche My new watch is waterproof to 200 metres.
eternal
adj éternel Some people use cosmetics to try to give themselves eternal youthfulness.
amazing
adj étonnant, incroyable He's an amazing player to watch.
obvious
adj évident Oh come on - it's obvious she's pregnant!
action
adj/n d'action The government must take action to stop the rise in crime.
adventure
adj/n d'aventure The children were looking for adventure.
definitely
adv absolument That's definitely true.
accidentally
adv accidentellement I accidentally set off the fire alarm.
actively
adv activement Parents must be actively involved in their children's education.
currently
adv actuellement The criminals are currently being interviewed by police.
apparently
adv apparemment Apparently, the best way to clean a red wine stain is with white wine!
reasonably
adv assez I think I did reasonably well on the test.
instead
adv au lieu de If Jane can't go, I'll go instead.
automatically
adv automatiquement My computer downloads new updates automatically.
briefly
adv brièvement I worked as a waiter briefly when I was at university.
properly
adv correctement I can't see properly without my glasses.
creatively
adv de façon créative He got the job because he's able to think so creatively about such boring things.
desperately
adv désespérément The doctors tried desperately to save her life.
backwards
adv en arrière I don't like sitting backwards on trains - it makes me feel sick.
extremely
adv extrêmement I'm extremely sorry.
falsely
adv faussement I was falsely accused of stealing a car.
firmly
adv fermement When you have a job interview, you should always shake hands firmly with the interviewer.
eventually
adv finalement Eventually he got a job.
regardless of
adv malgré I'm going to do it, regardless of what you say.
obviously
adv manifestement From her expression, she obviously didn't want to go to the museum.
moderately
adv modérément a moderately successful film
worldwide
adv mondialement The company employs 2,000 people worldwide.
physically
adv physiquement Try to keep physically fit.
percent
adv pour cent 35% of British people own a dog.
mainly
adv principalement The weather this weekend will be mainly sunny.
shortly
adv prochainement The report will be published shortly.
seldom
adv rarement He seldom goes out at weekends.
regularly
adv régulièrement Now that he's retired, he plays golf regularly.
apart from
adv sauf Apart from the ending, it's a really good film.
overall
adv total The overall cost of the trip is $500.
highly
adv très Clive is a highly successful businessman.
westward
adv vers l'ouest All westward flights from Atlanta airport have been cancelled.
via
adv via We're flying to Denver via Chicago.
full time
adv à plein temps Dennis has decided to focus full time on his photography.
smartly
adv élégamment You don't have to dress smartly for all job interviews.
surprisingly
adv étonnamment The test was surprisingly easy.
whereas
conj alors que Nowadays the journey takes six hours, whereas then it took several weeks.
asap
conj aussitôt que possible I need that work finished asap (=As Soon As Possible)
as soon as
conj dès que I came as soon as I heard the news.
due to
conj dû à The planecrash was due to pilot error.
by the time
conj lorsque, quand, au moment où By the time the police arrived, the criminals had escaped.
despite
conj malgré She loved him despite the way he treated her.
during (+noun)
conj pendant During the summer she worked as a waitress.
whilst
conj pendant que Whilst I was waiting to pick up my brother from the airport, I read a gossip magazine.
be a piece of cake
idiom c'est du gâteau That maths exam was a piece of cake!
change someone's mind
idiom changer d'avis My friend Simon is always changing his mind about things.
small talk
idiom conversation polie, sur des sujets peu importants We stood around making small talk.
give someone a hand
idiom donner un coup de main à quelqu'un Can you give me a hand with the housework, please?
put your foot in it
idiom faire une gaffe (=mettre les pieds dans le plat) I think I may have put my foot in it - I asked her how her dog was and she told me that he died yesterday!
run out of time
idiom manquer de temps I didn't answer all the questions in the exam because I ran out of time!
not be someone's cup of tea
idiom ne pas être la tasse de thé de quelqu'un Cricket's not really my cup of tea!
a dark horse
idiom qui cache son jeu I didn't know you were so good at football - you're a dark horse, aren't you?!
get out of the rat race
idiom sortir de la routine Pete and I want to escape the rat race and move to Hawaii!
keep an eye on
idiom surveiller Can you keep an eye on my bike while I go into the shop, please?
close to someone's heart
idiom tenir à cœur (à quelqu'un) Animal welfare is an issue that's very close to my heart.
be on someone's mind
idiom tracasser quelqu'un What's wrong? Tell me what's on your mind.
work against the clock
idiom travailler contre la montre We're working against the clock to get the project finished on time.
be in hot water
idiom être dans le pétrin If my husband hasn't cleaned the house when I get home, he'll be in hot water!
MA
n "Master of Arts" = Maîtrise universitaire ès lettres She's studying for an MA in marketing.
CV
n CV If you want to apply for this job, please send us your CV, references and a covering letter.
a series
n INVARIABLE UNE série His parents asked him a series of questions about why he arrived home so late.
politics
n LA politique Are you interested in politics?
Prime Minister (PM)
n Premier Ministre The British Prime Minister is travelling to Brussels this week.
Industrial Revolution
n Révolution industrielle What do you think was the most important invention of the Industrial Revolution?
travel site
n Sites that help you choose and book a holiday.
IT
n TI My brother works in IT.
trade
n UNCOUNT commerce They hope to increase trade with China.
knowledge
n UNCOUNT connaissance You don't need to have any special knowledge to do this job.
genetic engineering
n UNCOUNT génie génétique Not everyone agrees with genetic engineering.
genetics
n UNCOUNT génétique She's going to university to study genetics.
evidence
n UNCOUNT preuve There was not enough evidence to send the man to prison.
solidarity
n UNCOUNT solidarité We are striking to show solidarity with the nurses.
transport
n UNCOUNT transport We need better rail transport in the UK.
electricity
n UNCOUNT électricité The farm was very isolated, but it had electricity.
energy
n UNCOUNT énergie Switch off lights to save energy.
nuclear power
n UNCOUNT énergie nucléaire Some people think nuclear power is very dangerous.
solar power
n UNCOUNT énergie solaire Some people think that solar power is the future.
abbreviation
n abréviation 'Dr' is the written abbreviation for 'Doctor'.
accent
n accent He's got a strong northern accent.
crash
n accident Six vehicles were involved in the crash.
cheer
n acclamation A great cheer went up from the crowd.
addict
n accro Another word for a chocolate addict is a 'chocoholic'.
e-shopping
n achats en ligne This Christmas, I'm buying all my presents through e-shopping.
membership
n adhésion, membres/adhérents We check that everyone has their membership card when they come in.
deal
n affaire Are there any good deals on at your local supermarket?
affair
n affaire I'm very interested in current affairs.
claim
n affirmation, revendication There have been claims that the competition was unfair.
assistance
n aide Can I give you some assistance?
tune
n air (musique) He started to play a tune on the piano.
alarm
n alarme The burglar broke into the mansion and set off the alarm.
alarm
n alarme What time do you set your alarm for on weekdays?
literacy
n alphabétisation The level of adult literacy in this country is very high.
amplifier
n amplificateur I need to buy a new amplifier because my last one exploded!
light bulb
n ampoule Do you use energy-saving lightbulbs in your house?
ancestor
n ancêtre His ancestors came from Italy.
animation
n animation The site has too much animation which makes it very slow.
antibiotic
n antibiotique to be on antibiotics = être sous antibiotiques
appliance
n appareil What do you think is the most useful kitchen appliance?
phone app(lication)
n application pour téléphone I've got a brilliant app for my phone that lets me read e-books.
apprentice
n apprenti She works in the hairdresser's as an apprentice.
apprenticeship
n apprentissage He's serving an apprenticeship as a printer.
skill
n aptitude Reading and writing are two different skills.
weapon
n arme They were armed with knives and other weapons.
craft
n artisanat I'd like to try a traditional country craft such as pottery or weaving.
performer
n artiste Believe it or not, she used to be a circus performer!
aspect
n aspect What's the most interesting aspect of your work?
vacuum cleaner
n aspirateur I need a new vacuum cleaner - this one's terrible!
aspiration
n aspiration Sarah has aspirations of becoming a vet.
assassination
n assassinat Can you think of any celebrities who have survived an assassination attempt?
dish
n assiette Can you pass a dish for the potatoes, please?
assistant
n assistant Meet Jane, my new assistant.
astronomy
n astronomie I've bought my mother-in-law a book on astronomy for Christmas.
landing
n atterrissage The pilot had to make an emergency landing.
rise
n augmentation There has been a rise in the amout of organised crime in the last twelve months.
autistic
n autiste Shelly's an autistic child.
autobiography
n autobiographie Do you like reading autobiographies?
authority
n autorité Which country has authority over these islands?
authorities, the
n autorités (les) The trap for the criminals was set by the local authorities.
advantage
n avantage He has the advantage of a good education.
avatar
n avatar In some online communities, you can customise the appearance of your avatar.
commercial aeroplane
n avion de ligne (transportant des passagers ou de la marchandise, par opposition aux avions militaires) Commercial aeroplanes are very different from military ones.
attorney
n avocat (US) Sophy's training to be an attorney.
hand luggage
n bagage à main I only take hand luggage if I'm going away for the weekend.
bench
n banc We sat on a park bench to eat our sandwiches.
gang
n bande Is there a problem with gangs in your city?
gunman
n bandit armé The gunman was instantly arrested by the police.
banker
n banquier She used to be a banker, bu tnow she's a primary school teacher.
memory stick
n barrette mémoire I've lost my memory stick - have you seen it?
barrier
n barrière The most difficult thing about moving to a foreign country is the language barrier.
cruise ship
n bateau de croisière We get a lot of cruise ships stopping in our port.
doughnut
n beignet Sometimes I have a doughnut for breakfast as a treat!
in-law
n belle-famille I'm not spending Christmas with the in-laws this year.' 'You lucky thing!'
marine biology
n biologie marine Did you enjoy studying marine biology?
biotechnology
n biotechnologie Biotechnology is a huge global industry.
blog
n blog My friend has a blog about surfing in Bali.
blog
n blog Some blogs are written by one person about their own opinions, interests and experiences, while others are written by many different people. Most blogs allow comments from readers.
bomb
n bombe The bomb went off in a crowded street.
good communicator
n bon communicateur One of the reasons she got the job is that she's a good communicator.
good leader
n bon dirigeant People listen to him because he's a good leader.
leap
n bond The new dicovery is a leap in scientific research.
bargain
n bonne affaire Our new dining table was a real bargain.
compass
n boussole I've got a compass app on my mobile phone.
duty-free shop
n boutique hors-taxe Can you buy me a bottle of whisky from the duty-free shop in the airport, please?
spot
n bouton The poor girls was covered in spots!
branch
n branche Look at the monkey sitting on that branch!
goal
n but Their goal is to be the number one team.
profit
n bénéfice They sold the house at a big profit.
benefit
n bénéfice What are the benefits of contact lenses?
volunteer
n bénévole (ou: volontaire) The organization is appealing for volunteers.
calculation
n calcul Try and solve this simple mathematical calculation.
burglar
n cambrioleur The burglar was caught by police.
summer camp
n camp d'été Did you go to summer camp as a child?
cancer
n cancer Smoking can cause lung cancer.
applicant
n candidat He was one of 30 applicants for the manager's job.
candidate
n candidat She's a likely candidate (=likely to be chosen) for the job.
application
n candidature I submitted my application yesterday.
aluminium can
n cannette en aluminium I think all drinks cans should be made from aluminium.
captain
n capitaine My brother was promoted to captain when he returned from the war.
feature
n caractéristique An important feature of his paintings is their colours.
caravan
n caravane I loved going on caravan holidays when I was a child.
boarding card
n carte d'embarquement Have you printed out our boarding cards?
locker
n casier You have to pay £5 a month for a locker at my gym.
helmet
n casque Don't rent a motorbike without a helmet.
disaster
n catastrophe (soudain, inattendu) Last night there was an air disaster in which 329 people died.
cathedral
n cathédrale Thomas Becket is buried in Canterbury Cathedral.
category
n catégorie Our local library has every category of book that you could imagine.
nightmare
n cauchemar I still have nightmares about the accident.
censorship
n censure People will always disagree about how much censorship there should be in the media.
shopping mall
n centre commercial Does your city have a shopping mall?
shopping centre
n centre commercial What do you think of the new shopping centre they're building next to the industrial zone?
city centre
n centre-ville We live just outside the city centre.
certificate
n certificat Do you know anyone with a certificate in first aid?
field
n champ I live next door to a farmer's field.
chapel
n chapelle Bethan goes to chapel every Sunday.
charity
n charité I'm running a race to raise money for charity.
hunting
n chasse Do you agree with the sport of fox hunting?
chef
n chef My brother is training as a chef.
figure
n chiffre The latest unemployment figures are extremely worrying.
chilli
n chili Some people can't stand chillies, but I love them!
choice
n choix Voters have a choice between three political parties.
circumstance
n circonstance I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would steal.
tour
n circuit We went on a 14-day tour of Egypt.
sitar
n cithare Do you know anyone who can play the sitar?
client
n client I have a meeting with an important client this afternoon.
cloning
n clonage Do you agree with human cloning?
patch
n coin, une petite zone We've got a vegetable patch in our garden, so we never need to buy vegetables from the shops.
collaboration
n collaboration The company is building the centre in collaboration with the Institute of Offshore Engineering.
flatmate
n colocataire Do you get on well with your flatmates?
colony
n colonie Algeria was formerly a French colony.
freedom fighter
n combattant de la liberté Can you think of any famous freedom fighters?
commentary
n commentaire One of my favourite things about watching sport on TV is the commentary.
convenience
n commodité Most people like the convenience of using credit cards.
community
n communauté Are you a member of any online communities?
gossip
n commérage She told me all the latest gossip.
sports centre
n complexe sportif I've just enrolled in yoga classes at the sports centre.
compliment
n compliment I was trying to pay her a compliment.
behaviour
n comportement I'm not very pleased with your behaviour.
composer
n compositeur Who's your favourite composer of classical music?
tablet
n comprimé She took a couple of sleeping tablets.
countdown
n compte à rebours The most exciting part of New Year's Eve is the countdown.
check-in desk
n comptoir d'enregistrement We had to queue for two hours at the check-in desk!
expertise
n compétences, savoir-faire This new job is a great opportunity to show people your expertise.
romantic comedy
n comédie sentimentale My girlfriend loves romantic comedies.
caretaker
n concierge He used to be the school caretaker before he retired.
conclusion
n conclusion I've come to the conclusion that she's lying.
contestant
n concurrent There are three contestants, all competing to win £10,000.
conspiracy
n conspiration There was a conspiracy to take the Prime Minister hostage.
construction
n construction Local residents are against the construction of a new airport.
consequence
n conséquence What are the environmental consequences of road building?
contact
n contact There is little contact between the two tribes.
tale
n conte I bought my nephew a book of fairy tales for his birthday.
fairy tale
n conte de fées I've always wanted a fairy-tale wedding with loads of flowers and a big, white dress!
content
n contenu The website's content comes from its users who upload photos and videos.
continent
n continent What is the world's largest continent by area?
buddy
n copain, pote Bill and I are good buddies.
coral
n corail It's illegal to take coral awy from the sea.
costume
n costume I've thought of a brilliant costume for Halloween this year.
shot
n coup de feu The gunman fired three shots.
sunburn
n coup de soleil There's nothing more painful than having sunburn on the soles of your feet.
crown
n couronne This crown belonged to a Viking king.
n courrier What time does the mail come?
tuition
n cours I had private tuition in English when I lived in the US.
court
n court Her new house has two tennis courts!
stockbroker
n courtier en Bourse She's a stockbroker who works on Wall Street in New York.
cousin
n cousin Jane and I are cousins.
custom
n coutume She follows Islamic custom by covering her hair.
prawn
n crevette I'm sorry but I can't eat that - I'm allergic to prawns.
criminal
n criminel Police have described the man as a violent and dangerous criminal.
review
n critique This restaurant's had great reviews.
designer
n créateur Dave wants to move to Milan and become a fashion designer.
credit
n crédit The TV and the washing machine were bought on credit.
pancake
n crêpe Did you eat pancakes for breakfast when you went to the US?
spoon
n cuillère Do you use a spoon to eat spaghetti?
crop
n culture (type de produit) Our main crops are rice and oats.
culture
n culture You have to spend time in a country to understand its culture.
body builder
n culturiste My dad used to be a champion body builder.
curry
n curry Curry is seen as a national dish in the UK.
destruction
n destruction What can we do to stop the destruction of the rainforest?
motto
n devise 'Be prepared' is the motto of the Boy Scouts.
currency
n devise What's the currency of Poland?
duty
n devoir What do the duties of the job include?
dinosaur
n dinosaure My son was fascinated by dinosaurs when he was little.
qualification
n diplôme He left school without any qualifications.
degree
n diplôme universitaire What did you study for your degree?
speech
n discours The President will give a speech to Congress later today.
row
n dispute He had a row with his wife about how much she was spending on his credit card.
essay
n dissertation He wrote an essay on French politics.
PhD
n doctorat Bill's got a PhD in psychiatry.
docudrama
n docu fiction Tonight on TV there's a docudrama about the life of Queen Victoria.
realm
n domaine This year, there have been many new discoveries in the realm of science.
data
n donnée He's collecting data for his report.
customs
n douanes All baggage must go through customs.
doubt
n doute I have doubts about his ability to do the job.
period drama
n drame historique My mum's favourite period drama is Pride and Predjudice.
drug
n drogue The politician admitted taking drugs when she was at university.
civil rights
n droits civiques Which do you think are the most important civil rights?
human rights
n droits de l'homme Can you think of any famous human rights activists?
duration
n durée He slept for the duration of the journey.
decade
n décade In which decade were you born?
rubbish
n déchets How many tonnes of rubbish does the average family generate each year?
waste plastic
n déchets plastiques This country is one of the biggest producers of waste plastic in the world.
décor
n décoration The décor is a cross between antique and modern.
discovery
n découverte Astronomers have made significant discoveries about our galaxy.
discovery
n découverte The discovery of fire was an important thing in the human beings' progress.
disgust
n dégoût Everybody looked at me with disgust.
crime
n délit There was very little crime when we moved here.
democracy
n démocratie The country wants to become a democracy in the long term.
demon
n démon She struggled with her husband's demons of addiction and alcoholism.
depression
n dépression The patient is suffering from depression.
disadvantage
n désavantage What do you think are the disadvantages of living in a city?
desert
n désert The Sahara is the biggest desert on Earth.
development
n développement The development of the Internet has been so fast.
development
n développement Vitamins are necessary for a child's growth and development.
dome
n dôme St Paul's Cathedral in London has a huge dome as part of its roof.
collapse
n effondrement Many banks closed because of the recent economic collapse.
packaging
n emballage We need to try and reduce how much packaging we buy and throw away.
priority boarding
n embarquement prioritaire If I could afford it, I'd always pay extra for priority boarding.
traffic congestion
n embouteillage The bad weather is causing serious traffic congestion.
traffic jam
n embouteillage We were stuck in a traffic jam for hours.
emperor
n empereur Julius Caesar is probably the most famous Roman emperor.
empire
n empire How big was the Roman Empire, exactly?
location
n emplacement The most important thing when buying a house is location.
carbon footprint
n empreinte carbone There are lots of ways you can reduce your carbon footprint.
thumbprint
n empreinte du pouce My new laptop's really cool - I have to use my thumbprint as a password to log on.
investigation
n enquête Have you been following the murder investigation on the news?
investigator
n enquêteur Police investigators are working on the crime.
distance learning
n enseignement à distance I'm studying for a distance-learning qualification in creative writing.
enthusiasm
n enthousiasme She shares your enthusiasm for jazz.
surroundings
n environnement When I first started my new job I felt a bit lost, but I soon got used to my new surroundings.
error
n erreur I made an error in my calculations and failed the test!
species
n espèces There are millions of different species of insects in the world.
expert
n expert Tammy is an expert on ancient Egyptian art.
exploration
n exploration I'm absolutely facinated by space exploration.
exhibition
n exposition Would you like to go and see an exhibition of historical photographs this weekend?
factor
n facteur Vaccination is an important factor in improving the nation's health.
do experiments
n faire, mener des expériences The scientists do most of their experiments on rats.
host family
n famille d'accueil My host family were horrible and their house smelled of wet dog!
traffic lights
n feux de signalisation My house is just after the traffic lights, on the left.
biopic
n film biographique Have you seen the new biopic about that New York mafia boss?
finance
n finance My girlfriend works in the finance department.
flow
n flux The flow of traffic was very slow around London this morning.
arrow
n flèche Follow the arrows to the X-ray department.
flute
n flûte I've always wanted to learn how to play jazz flute.
function
n fonction Lighting performs several functions in the home.
foundation
n fondement The wheel is the foundation of most transport.
training
n formation We all received training in first aid.
shape
n forme What shape is that table?
fitness
n forme With all the junk food you eat, do you ever worry about your physical fitness?
formula
n formule I can't remember one mathematical formula I learnt in school - I'm hopeless!
wealth
n fortune She enjoyed sharing her wealth with her friends.
fragment
n fragment He had to go to hospital because he had fragments of glass in his foot.
fraud
n fraude, imposteur She was found guilty of fraud/He's not a real doctor, he is a fraud.
freerunner
n freerunner My new boyfriend's a freerunner.
treat
n friandise The cafe serves a range of cakes and other treats.
seafood
n fruits de mer We're taking our parents to a seafood restaurant for their anniversary.
fugitive
n fugitif The fugitive escaped from prison three weeks ago.
rocket ship
n fusée When I was young, I dreamed of having my own rocket ship.
futurist
n futurologue George Orwell was a writer and a futurist.
congratulations
n félicitations Congratulations on your new job!
pebble
n galet The beach was covered with smooth white pebbles.
range
n gamme Our shop has a new range of clothes for the spring/summer season.
wafer
n gaufrette Would you like a wafer in your ice cream?
land management
n gestion des sols I've got a degree in land management.
gladiator
n gladiateur Sportsmen are modern-day gladiators.
government
n gouvernement The Government is not doing enough to help the unemployed.
graffiti
n graffiti Do you have a problem with graffiti where you live?
strike
n grève The workers have been on strike for two months.
warrior
n guerrier Warriors were well-respected in all societies.
guide
n guide Have you ever considered becoming a tour guide?
electric guitar
n guitare électrique He plays the electric guitar in a rock band.
wasp
n guêpe Are you allergic to wasp stings?
gene
n gène Studying genes is a very exact science.
generation
n génération People retiring today are wealthier than the previous generation.
generation
n génération Three generations of the Lambe family have lived here.
hammock
n hamac Have you ever slept in a hammock?
top
n haut (ici: habit) Nice top - where did you buy it?
rush hour
n heure d'affluence I got caught in the morning rush hour and was late for work.
honour
n honneur He was a man of honour.
human
n humain Humans are closely related to chimpanzees.
humanity
n humanité How much has humanity really changed in the last 1,000 years?
mankind
n humanité The evolution of mankind will never stop.
national anthem
n hymne national What's the national anthem of Scotland?
hero
n héros In this book, the hero is a police detective.
host
n hôte Our host greeted us at the door.
budget hotel
n hôtel économique I'm quite happy staying in a budget hotel if it's only for one night.
iceberg
n iceberg The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912.
icon
n icône To send a fax, click on the telephone icon.
icon
n idole Who do you think is the biggest music icon of the 1970s?
ideology
n idéologie He has many Marxist ideologies.
image
n image The political party is trying to improve its image.
imagination
n imagination Children tend to have better imaginations than adults.
block of flats
n immeuble What do you think of that new block of flats they're building next to the river?
immigration
n immigration How strict are the immigration laws in your country?
impact
n impact Recycling has a huge positive impact on the environment.the environmental impact of car use
printing
n imprimerie The invention of printing was a turning point in how humans communicated with each other.
industry
n industrie Most of these men work in the construction industry.
initiative
n initiative There's a new government initiative to promote public transport.
innovation
n innovation This is the latest innovation in personal computing.
flood
n inondation Their homes were washed away by floods.
insect
n insecte Are you afraid of insects?
artificial intelligence
n intelligence artificielle More and more technology uses artificial intelligence.
intermediary
n intermédiaire Jackson acted as an intermediary between the two parties.
interview
n interview She had an interview for a teaching job.
invention
n invention The computer was one of the most important inventions of the twentieth century.
invention
n invention The invention of the wheel is the foundation of most transport and machines.
guest
n invité How many guests are coming to your party?
route
n itinéraire What's the quickest route to the station?
joy
n joie She cried with joy when she heard the news.
jewel
n joyau She loved dressing up and wearing priceless jewels.
jungle
n jungle The Amazon jungle has millions of plants and animals living in it.
social justice
n justice sociale People will always campaign for social justice.
shoe lace
n lacet de chaussure At what age did you learn to tie your shoe laces?
launch
n lancer The new women's magazine wll be launched tomorrow.
body language
n langage du corps I could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
recipient
n lauréat, bénéficiaire Who was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize this year?
washing machine
n lave-vaisselle Do you know how to use your washing machine?
freedom
n liberté Kids have too much freedom nowadays.
bookshop
n librairie There's a wonderful bookshop near where Ilive.
licence
n licence Do you know anyone with a pilot's licence?
link
n lien the link between drug use and crime
skyline
n ligne des toits I sent my parents a postcard of the famous New York skyline.
limit
n limite There is a limit on the time you have to take the test.
liquid
n liquide You can only take small amounts of liquids in your hand luggage when you fly.
delivery
n livraison There's free delivery on orders over £25.
car rental
n location de voiture Do you know how much car rental from the airport costs?
logic
n logique There is no logic in releasing criminals just because prisons are crowded.
law
n loi People are punished for breaking the law.
housing estate
n lot d'appartements subventionnés, lotissement. That new housing zone has destroyed a lot of animals' habitats.
wrestler
n lutteur Greg's training to be a professional wrestler.
luxury
n luxe They lived a life of luxury.
window shopping
n lèche-vitrine Window shopping is a cheap alternative to real shopping!
legend
n légende Bob Marley, Elvis Presley and Jimi Hendrix are all music legends.
machine
n machine When I go to the gym, I spend most of my time on the weights machines.
X-ray machine
n machine à rayons X Everyone must have their hand luggage checked by the X-ray machine.
steam engine
n machine à vapeur Life would have been different if we hadn't invented the steam engine.
machinery
n machines Diane owns a company which sells agricultural machinery.
gift shop
n magasin de souvenirs I never buy anything from gift shops when I'm on holiday - they're so expensive!
magician
n magicien We've hired a magician to perform at our son's birthday party.
terraced house
n maison faisant partie d'une rangée de maisons similaires (a terrace) Living in a terraced house can be very noisy.
semi-detached house
n maison mitoyenne We used to live in a semi-detached house when I was a child.
majority
n majorité Money is a problem for the majority of students.
disease
n maladie She suffers from a rare disease of the blood.
misunderstanding
n malentendu In the end we solved the problem - it was all a misunderstanding.
project management
n management de projet A large part of my job is project management in publishing.
demonstration
n manifestation There was a student demonstration against the government in London last week.
mansion
n manoir, château They live in a beautiful country mansion.
marathon
n marathon Last year I ran the London Marathon.
designer goods
n marchandises griffées She spends most of her money on designer goods.
outdoor market
n marché en plein air The outdoor market is every Sunday, and is open from 6a.m. to 2p.m.
marriage
n mariage They have a very happy marriage.
hammer
n marteau He hit his thumb with a hammer when he was doing some DIY.
master
n maître Bruce Lee was a kung fu master.
menu
n menu You can chose from a range of different links on the menu.
microchip
n micropuce How many things in your house have microchips?
millionaire
n millionnaire His uncle was a millionaire who made his money in oil.
millennium
n millénaire How did you celebrate the millennium (=when the year 1999 became 2000)?
justice department
n ministère de la justice He's hoping to get a job in the justice department.
update
n mise à jour Can you send us regular progress updates while you're away?
modem
n modem We don't have the internet at home at the moment; we're waiting for our modem to be repaired.
monk
n moine Have you seen those Shaolin monks who practice those incredible martial arts?
gym instructor
n moniteur de gymnastique Michaela's fallen in love with a gym instructor.
search engine
n moteur de recherche Which search engine do you use the most?
motivator
n motivation Money is a good motivator.
motorbike
n moto How fast can your motorbike go?
mosquito net
n moustiquaire If I were you, I'd take a mosquito net if you're going to sleep in the jungle.
mosquito
n moustique In some countries, mosquitoes can give you malaria.
movement
n mouvement Do you remember the civil rights movement of the 1960s?
film score
n musique de film She made her money writing film scores in Hollywood.
medicine
n médicament Have you taken your medicine?
jellyfish
n méduse If you go swimming, watch out for jellyfish - they can sting you!
memo
n mémo Did you get the memo from the manager?
household
n ménage Many households have at least one computer.
tube
n métro londonien I get the tube to work every day
nation
n nation The world's most important industrial nations are meeting in Tokyo this weekend.
neuroscientist
n neuroscientifique My best friends at university studying to be a neuroscientist.
nephew
n neveu I've got one nephew.
instant noodles
n nouilles instantanées When I was a student, I lived on instant noodles and toast!
nuisance
n nuisance Sorry to be a nuisance, but could I use your phone?
nylon
n nylon Are your tights made of wool or nylon?
objective
n objectif Our main objective is to raise money.
valuables
n objets de valeur Put your valuables in the hotel safe.
observer
n observateur Political observers are watching the situation with interest.
obsession
n obsession She has an obsession with collecting teddy bears.
official
n officiel US Administration officials are visiting London this week.
special offer
n offre spéciale The hotel has a special offer of five nights for the price of three.
onion
n oignon Do you want onions in your hotdog?
shadow
n ombre Your shadow is always longer at the end of the day.
opportunity
n opportunité What's the best opportunity you've ever had?
band
n orchestre ou groupe (pop) Her boyfriend was in a band.
garbage
n ordures Can you take out the garbage?
hostage
n otage The group are holding two western tourists hostage.
tool
n outil The internet is a fantastic tool for learning.
labourer
n ouvrier When I was at university, I had a summer job as a farm labourer.
welcome pack
n pack de bienvenue All the information you need is in your welcome pack.
personal homepage
n page personnelle Have you got a personal homepage?
malaria
n paludisme, malaria If you're going to Central or South America, you should definitely take malaria tablets to prevent you from getting ill.
sign
n pancarte Do you have no-smoking signs in or around your office?
combat trousers
n pantalon de treillis Combat trousers were the height of fashion in the mid 90s.
slipper
n pantoufle I've trained my dog to bring me my slippers.
butterfly
n papillon Look at this beautiful butterfly.
parcel
n paquet The parcel was delivered last week.
parachute
n parachute Would you ever do a parachute jump?
parade
n parade I'm going to Rio to see the carnival and the street parades.
heaven
n paradis Eating chocolate all day, every day is my idea of heaven!
car park
n parking Do you have to pay to use the car park?
parkour
n parkour The last international parkour championships were held in Munich.
nuclear particle
n particule atomique I'm doing research into nuclear particles.
section
n partie Some sections of the motorway are very busy.
passport
n passeport My son holds (=has) an American passport.
passion
n passion Cooking is my passion.
vicar
n pasteur The new vicar came round earlier to introduce himself.
cobble stone
n pavé Cobble stones can be very difficult to walk on if you don't have the right shoes on.
landscape
n paysage The landscape of northern Italy is absolutely stunning.
death penalty
n peine de mort Three Britons are facing the death penalty for spying.
driving licence
n permis de conduire Did you know you can use your driving licence as identification in a pub?
permission
n permission Did your father give you permission to use his car?
character
n personnage Who's your favourite character in The Wizard of Oz?
key player
n personnage-clé Bill Gates is a key player in the computer industry.
staff
n personnel Lisa's the only female member of staff at the hotel where she works.
loss
n perte The loss of their home was a shock to the family.
cub
n petit Polar bears usually have one or two cubs.
boutique hotel
n petit hôtel de charme Have you ever stayed in a boutique hotel?
treat
n petit plaisir, pour faire plaisir Stephen took his son to Disneyland as a treat.
diner
n petit restaurant (US) When we went to the States this summer, we only ate in diners.
fear
n peur I have a real fear of speaking in public.
lighthouse
n phare Their new house is an old, converted lighthouse.
seal
n phoque Polar bears hunt for seals through holes in the ice.
secondhand item
n phr article d'occasion There's a fantastic shop in town which sells all sorts of secondhand items.
the high street
n phr commerces/magasins (enseignes) The January sales are a greatt ime to find a bargain on the high street.
economic crisis
n phr crise économique Spain has been very badly affected by the current economic crisis.
a waste of money
n phr de l'argent jeté par les fenêtres That exercise bike was a complete waste of money - you never use it!
the general public
n phr grand public Members of the general public have been invited to ask the Prime Minister questions.
pick of the ...
n phr le meilleur Russell Crowe's new film is the pick of the month in this magazine.
white lie
n phr pieux mensonge Sometimes it's better to tell a white lie than to tell the truth.
(have an) eye for detail
n phr prêter attention aux détails Rob's a great architect because he's really got an eye for detail.
retina scan
n phr scan rétinien To get into the building you have to pass through a retina scan.
tone of voice
n phr ton de la voix I know you're angry, but you can't talk to people in that tone of voice!
eye contact
n phr échange de regards The boy avoided making eye contact with me and I knew he was lying.
physicist
n physicien When he graduates from university, he wants to become a physicist.
theoretical physicist
n physicien théoricien All theoretical physicists share the same dream: time travel.
pi
n pi The formula to calculate the area of a circle is π x r x r.
stone
n pierre The car crashed into a stone wall.
pioneer
n pionnier Alexander Fleming was a pioneer of modern medicine.
sting
n piqûre Some people are allergic to bee stings.
trap
n piège You should set a trap to catch mice.
cosmetics
n pl cosmétiques I strongly disagree with testing cosmetics on animals.
riches
n pl richesses Pirates were always trying to increase their riches by attacking other ships.
aisle/window seat
n place côté couloir/fenêtre Would you prefer the aile seat or the window seat?
course
n plat We had a wonderful, five-course meal at the wedding reception.
tray
n plateau Put all your metal items in a tray and collect it from the other side of the X-ray machine.
full moon
n pleine lune Some people say strange things happen at full moon.
plumber
n plombier Plumbers can make a lot of money, especially at weekends and over holidays.
scuba diving
n plongée I'd love to go scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.
podcast
n podcast Do you prefer listening to podcasts or normal radio?
goldfish
n poisson rouge When I went to the fair last weekend, I won a goldfish from a stall.
chest
n poitrine He had to go to hospital for a chest X-ray.
politician
n politicien Do you trust your local politician?
policy
n politique Prime Minister, what is your policy on immigration?
pollution
n pollution Pollution is one of the biggest threat to marine life.
shower-head
n pomme de douche Our shower isn't very powerful - maybe we should buy a new shower head.
popularity
n popularité The popularity of the Internet has grown dramatically.
population
n population What's the population of Tokyo?
porridge
n porridge I eat porridge for breakfast in the winter to warm me up (=a hot food made from oatmeal and milk or water).
gate
n porte All passengers for the Edinburgh flight go to gate number 4.
departure gate
n porte d'embarquement Would all remaining passengers please go to departure gate 3 as it is about to close.
post
n poste The letter's in the post.
potential
n potentiel His football coach says he has the potential to become a professional player.
gunpowder
n poudre à canon You should always be very careful when handling gunpowder.
chase
n poursuite That new action film is full of car chases!
poem
n poème Daffodils is a famous poem by Wordsworth.
jail
n prison He was sentenced to six years in jail.
prisoner
n prisonnier Last night, three prisoners escaped from a maximum-security jail in the US.
prize
n prix (compétition) He won a prize of £3,000.
award
n prix She won an award for her book.
chemical
n produit chimique A lot of pollution is caused through the disposal of toxic chemicals into rivers and water supplies.
professor
n professeur d'université My father was a professor of economics before he retired.
tutor
n professeur particulier My brother has a private tutor to help him improve his maths.
professional
n professionnel Would you like to be a tennis professional?
scheme
n programme She's involved in a government training scheme for young people.
progress
n progrès Nick has made a lot of progress at school.
advance
n progrès What do you think was the most important medical advance of the twentieth century?
advance
n progrès, avance The greatest advances in history have been about social justice.
project
n projet The project to biuld the new opera house will take three years.
developer
n promoteur Greg's dad made his money as a property developer in the 1980s.
spread
n propagation The biggest problem after a natural disaster is the spread of disease.
conservation
n protection I'm very interested in nature conservation.
protein
n protéine Red meat is a good source of protein.
feat
n prouesse The Eiffel Tower was an amazing feat of engineering for its time.
chairman
n président Who is the chairman of British Airways?
psychologist
n psychologue She's having therapy with a psychologist.
batter
n pâte Fry the fish in batter.
pastry
n pâtisserie Homemade pastry is quite difficult to make.
quarter-century
n quart de siècle We started this company a quarter-century ago.
argument
n querelle There are always arguments in my house at Christmas time.
query
n question Staff are always available to answer your queries.
issue
n question/problème This is a very important political issue.
questionnaire
n questionnaire Students were asked to fill out a questionnaire (=answer it).
fortnight
n quinzaine The meetings take place once a fortnight.
quest
n quête The book's about a hero on his quest to rescue the princess from a dragon.
race
n race We do not discriminate on the basis of race or gender.
stingray
n raie (poisson) If you go scuba diving, watch out for stingrays.
food hall
n rayon alimentation I'm going shopping. Do you need anything from the food hall?
tidal wave
n raz-de-marée Last night the west coast was hit by a huge tidal wave.
rebel
n rebelle The rebels have taken the President hostage.
recipe
n recette You must give me your recipe for chocolate cake!
recruit
n recrue The army is always looking for new recruits.
remark
n remarque Carl made an unkind remark about her hair.
refund
n remboursement If you're not completely satisfied, we'll give you a refund.
sales rep
n représentant de commerce I worked as a sales rep for ten years before working here.
resource
n ressource The internet is a fantastic information resource for students.
resource
n ressource This school has very few teaching resources.
delay
n retard There are long delays on the motorway due to an accident.
journal
n revue I buy this scientific journal every month.
journal
n revue My father writes for a scientific journal.
laughter
n rire Tom burst into laughter (=started laughing).
shore
n rivage We're staying in a hotel right on the sea shore.
rival
n rival The two teams had always been rivals.
novel
n roman The novels of Jane Austen are classics of English literature.
wheel
n roue Where is the spare wheel in your car?
high street
n rue commerçante A new bookshop has opened on the high street.
main road
n rue principale We live just off the main road.
one-way street
n rue à sens unique Be careful the police don't catch you driving down a one-way street!
rugby
n rugby Rugby is more popular than football in Wales.
rule
n règle Are there any rules that you don't like in your office?
allergic reaction
n réaction allergique Please excuse my sneezing - it's an allergic reaction to dust!
virtual reality
n réalité virtuelle Have you ever tried one of those virtual reality simulators?
reception
n réception Sorry I didn't call - there was no mobile phone reception on the underground.
reception
n réception You can book a taxi from the hotel reception.
global warming
n réchauffement planétaire Scientists knew about global warming before the rest of the population.
reward
n récompense She offered a £20 reward to anyone who could find her cat.
editor
n rédacteur After being a teacher for five years, he became an editor of educational textbooks.
reference
n référence Her writings contain references to members of her family.
response
n réponse I knocked on the door but there was no response.
rehearsal
n répétition Are you going to the rehearsals for 'Romeo and Juliet'?
computer network
n réseau d'ordinateurs Do you have a computer network where you work?
railway system
n réseau ferré The Spanish railway system is fantastically efficient.
social networking site
n réseau social Are you a member of any social networking websites?
reservation
n réservation Have you made reservations at the restaurant yet?
resident
n résident Do you get on well with the other residents in your building?
summary
n résumé I've given a brief summary on a separate sheet.
reunification
n réunification The reunification of Germany was a huge political event.
revolution
n révolution We are in the middle of a social networking revolution.
salary
n salaire The average salary is $39,000 a year.
minimum wage
n salaire minimum Most of the junior office staff are on the minimum wage (=being paid the lowest legal amount).
staffroom
n salle des professeurs Were you ever sent to the staffroom when you were naughty at school?
greeting
n salutation Shaking hands is the typical greeting in the UK.
samurai
n samouraï There are no more samurai in Japan.
satellite
n satellite This broadcast comes live via satellite from New York.
communication satellite
n satellite de télécommunication Some communications satellites are owned by mobile phone companies.
scan
n scan They use a scan of your eye as a digital signature.
science fiction
n science fiction I don't like science fiction films - I think they're silly.
science
n sciences My favourite subject in school was science.
sculptor
n sculpteur Michelangelo was the sculptor who created 'David'.
sculpture
n sculpture Her latest creation is a bronze sculpture of a horse.
scene
n scène The opening scene of the film has spectacular special effects.
saddle
n selle A saddle is the seat on a bicycle or motorcycle
sense
n sentiment There was a great sense of sadness when they heard the news.
repair service
n service de dépannage The repair service for my watch was surprisingly quick.
service
n services She works for the health service.
signature
n signature Put your signature here, then print your name underneath.
news site
n site d'information (journaux) Which news site do you use most?
corporate website
n site d'une entreprise You should always visit the corporate website of the company you are applying to.
photo sharing website
n site de partage de photos Instagram is a popular photo sharing website.
video sharing platform
n site de partage vidéo Have you ever put any videos on a video sharing platform?
dating site
n site de rencontres My sister met her partner on a dating site.
rating
n site de vote Website designed for users to vote on or rate people, content, or other things (Wikipedia).
website
n site web For more information, visit our website.
situation
n situation She's in a very difficult situation.
century
n siècle The church was built in the thirteenth century.
ground
n sol She was lying asleep on the ground.
solution
n solution The new railway system is the perfect solution to all our transport problems.
survey
n sondage We conducted a survey of people's eating habits.
breath
n souffle He has bad breath (=his breath smells unpleasant).
distress
n souffrance, détresse Their divorce caused him great distress.
eyebrow
n sourcil He raised his eyebrows in surprise.
subheading
n sous-titre Match the subheadings to the correct paragraph.
subscriber
n souscripteur How many subscribers do you have to your weekly newsletter?
viewer
n spectateur The series is watched by millions of viewers.
speciality
n spécialité Grilled fish is our speciality.
statistics
n statistiques According to statistics, women are safer drivers than men.
strategy
n stratégie Do you use any special strategies to remember things?
lifestyle
n style de vie Regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle.
success
n succès Her new business is a huge success.
follow someone's lead
n suivre l'exemple de quelqu'un Follow my lead and you'll learn the dance in no time!
sumo
n sumo What would you rather try: sumo wrestling or karate?
supermarket
n supermarché I'm going to the supermarket. Do you need anything?
surface
n surface Road surfaces can be very dangerous in cold weather.
surprise
n surprise The news was a complete surprise to me!
sushi
n sushi Have you ever tried sushi?
symbol
n symbole Jimi Hendrix is a symbol of rock music.
solar system
n système solaire How many planets are there in our solar system?
earthquake
n séisme, tremblement de terre Japan sufferes from a lot of earthquakes.
stool
n tabouret I've just bought some new stools for the kitchen.
blotch
n tache, rougeur If I eat nuts, my face gets covered in blotches.
stonecutter
n tailleur de pierre Being a stonecutter was a very difficult job.
technique
n technique Do you have a special technique for making such delicious cakes?
temperature
n température What's the average water temperature in the Caribbean at this time of year?
storm
n tempête, orage There was a terrible storm last night.
attempt
n tentative All attempts to resolve the problem have failed.
terminal
n terminal They're building a new terminal at the airport.
farmland
n terre agricole We don't have any neighbours - our house is surrounded by farmland.
terrorist
n terroriste We refuse to talk to terrorists.
psychological thriller
n thriller psychologique I watched a psychological thriller on TV last night and it gave me nightmares!
theme
n thème Love is the main theme of the book.
theory
n théorie Many people believe in Darwin's theory of evolution.
therapist
n thérapeute She's been seeing a therapist to help her get over the death of her child.
therapy
n thérapie He's having therapy to help with alcohol addiction.
hypnotherapy
n thérapie par l'hypnose I don't believe in hypnotherapy.
material
n tissu She was wearing a dress made of light cotton material.
fabric
n tissu Your curtains are made of a beautiful fabric.
title
n titre His official title is Doctor Jones, not Mr Jones.
heading
n titre Read the heading and tell me what you think the article is about.
ride
n tour We went for a ride in his new car.
turning point
n tournant Meeting my husband was the biggest turning point in my life.
tradition
n tradition The people are very proud of their traditions.
tragedy
n tragédie Have you heard the news about the plane crash tragedy?
treatment
n traitement Two of the boys needed treatment for head injuries.
transition
n transition The transition from work to retirement is not always easy.
crossing
n traversée How long is the ferry crossing from Tarifa to Tangiers?
tribe
n tribu One of the most famous tribes is the Masai of Kenya.
tip
n truc I'm a subscriber to a website which sends me weekly photography tips.
task
n tâche My first task was to paint the whole house.
risk taker
n téméraire He became a billionaire because he's a risk taker.
vaccination
n vaccination You need lots of vaccinations to visit tropical countries.
heatwave
n vague de chaleur Australia is experiencing its biggest heatwave for a decade.
value
n valeur Do you know the value of your house?
vampire
n vampire Vampire films are very popular at the moment.
(street) vendor
n vendeur de rue Be careful about buying food from street vendors.
video clip
n vidéo clip Do you ever watch funny video clips on the internet?
villa
n villa My parents want to buy a villa on the Algarve in Portugal.
violence
n violence There's too much violence on TV these days.
virus
n virus It's a good idea to have anti-virus software installed on your computer.
vision
n vision Most great artists have a vision which they try to create.
speed
n vitesse He was driving along at a speed of 60 mph.
sailing
n voile They've invited us to go sailing this weekend.
volcano
n volcan The island has several active volcanoes.
space travel
n voyage dans l'espace As a child I always dreamed of space travel in my rocket ship.
time travel
n voyage dans le temps Do you think time travel will ever be possible?
road trip
n voyage en voiture This summer, I'm doing a road trip across the US with five of my friends.
vehicle
n véhicule Police are searching for a stolen vehicle in the London area.
weblog
n weblog Do you know anyone who writes a blog?
wiki
n wiki My friend and I are going to set up a wiki for fans of alternative music.
wiki
n wiki Website which allows its readers to freely add and edit content and tocreate links between different pieces of content
user profile area
n zone Profil utilisateur The site has user profile areas, where users can say who they are and what their interests are.
war zone
n zone de guerre You either have to be very brave or very stupid to be a journalist in a war zone!
industrial estate
n zone industrielle Their new office is in the industrial zone to the west of the city centre.
age
n ère We are living in the age of technology.
lighting
n éclairage Better street lighting might help prevent crime.
eco-tour
n éco-tour We're going on an eco-tour when we visit The Gambia next month.
language school
n école de langues I've just enrolled for Swahili classes at the language school round the corner from where I work.
primary school
n école primaire Which primary school did you go to?
publisher
n éditeur My boyfriend works for a big publisher in New York.
education
n éducation (scolaire) The government has promised to spend more on education.
emotion
n émotion His songs are always full of emotion.
power
n énergie Many people are opposed to the use of nuclear power.
episode
n épisode He watches every episode of Friends.
era
n époque The film is set in the post-war era.
crew
n équipage He joined the crew of a large fishing boat.
team
n équipe How many people work in the sales and marketing team?
equipment
n équipement I'd really like some new photography equipment for my birthday.
stall
n étal He has a market stall selling fresh fruit and veg.
event
n événement Have you ever been to a big live music event?
entry
n œuvre All competition entries must be received by the 15th October.
billion
number milliard Scientists believe the Earth to be about 4.5 billion years old.
(have) a lump in your throat
phr (avoir) la gorge serrée At the end of that romantic film, I felt a lump in my throat.
easy on the eye
phr agréable à regarder Cathy's new boyfriend is very easy on the eye!
have a seat
phr asseyez-vous Come in and have a seat. The doctor will call you when he's ready.
to have what it takes
phr avoir les capacités requises Sarah has what it takes to become a great athlete.
good value for money
phr bon rapport qualité-prix When I go to the supermarket, I always look for products which are good value for money.
that's a shame
phr c'est dommage You didn't get the job? That's a shame.
having said that
phr ceci dit This isn't really a brilliant movie, but having said that, the kids should enjoy it.
it depends
phr cela dépend 'Are you coming to my house later?' 'It depends. I might have to work.'
percent certain
phr certain à pour cent I'm about seventy-five percent certain that I remembered to lock the door, but I'd better go back and check.
fully booked
phr complet We tried to book a table at Casa Puga but it was fully booked!
get what someone is saying
phr comprendre ce que quelqu'un veut dire Do you get what I'm saying? It's really not that complicated!
lose someone
phr embrouiller quelqu'un You've lost me. Can you explain that again?
excuse the mess
phr excusez le désordre Come in! Excuse the mess, I haven't finished unpacking from my holiday yet!
far from ordinary
phr extraordinaire Michelangelo's talents were far from ordinary.
make yourself at home
phr faites comme chez vous Sit down and make yourself at home.
I haven't a clue
phr je n'ai aucune idée How many emails do you send every day?' 'I haven't a clue. At least twenty.'
be my guest
phr je vous en prie 'Could I use your phone?' 'Be my guest!'
the seventies/eighties (70s/80s)
phr les années 1970, 80 She liked to wear seventies clothing.
the nineteen-seventies/eighties (1970s, 1980s)
phr les années 1970, 80 The nineteen-seventies were a period of great change.
a bite to eat
phr manger un morceau We had a bite to eat and a couple of drinks before the flight.
fairly sure
phr presque sûr I'm fairly sure I'll be able to finish the project by then.
would rather
phr préférer I hate sitting doing nothing - I'd rather be working.
put your feet up
phr reposez-vous You've had a hard day - go and put your feet up!
help yourself
phr servez-vous Please help yourself to more tea and biscuits.
a cross between
phr un mélange de The duck-billed platypus of Australia looks like a cross between a duck and a beaver.
LOL (laugh out loud)
phr v LOL LOL those pictures are so funny!
give up
phr v abandonner I gave up my job as an accountant and retrained as a teacher.
go up to
phr v aller vers I went up to her and asked her to dance.
go against
phr v aller à l'encontre Eating meat goes against everything my parents taught me as a child.
bring round
phr v apporter If you bring your homework round to my house later, I'll help you with it.
find out
phr v apprendre When I want to find something out quickly, I Google it on my phone.
turn up
phr v arriver What time did your parents turn up in the end?
get on well
phr v bien s'entendre I get on really well with my mother and father-in-law.
shake apart
phr v chambouler The internet has completely shaken our world apart in the last ten years.
look up
phr v chercher When I find a new word, I look it up in a dictionary to get the definition.
click on
phr v cliquer sur Click on the arrow and follow the instructions.
turn into
phr v devenir Look outside - it's turned into a nice day!
give away
phr v donner I gave most of my books away when I left college.
help out
phr v donner un coup de main Do you need anyone to help out in the shop?
chat up
phr v draguer My brother loves trying to chat up girls when we go out on Saturday nights!
set off
phr v déclencher The burglar broke into the mansion and set off the alarm.
blast off
phr v décoller What time did the space shuttle blast off?
switch off
phr v décrocher When I'm on holiday, I find it difficult to switch off.
drop off
phr v déposer Can you drop me off at the shops on your way to work, please?
swell up
phr v enfler I can't walk very fast - my ankle is all swollen up!
take off
phr v enlever He took off his shoes.
try on
phr v essayer Can I try this dress on in a size 14, please?
try out
phr v essayer My brother-in-law lent me his camera to try it out.
scroll up
phr v faire défiler vers le haut If you scroll up to the top of the page, you'll see the address.
cope with
phr v faire face She found it hard to cope with the death of her father.
show around
phr v faire visiter Would you like me to show you around the office?
shut down
phr v fermer Hundreds of local post offices have shut down.
shut up
phr v fermer What time do you shut up shop on Sundays?
end up
phr v finir à/par (faire qqch) I fell asleep on the train and ended up in Edinburgh!
come first
phr v gagner I came first in the race and won a £10,000
swear
phr v jurer She doesn't smoke, drink, or swear.
pass down
phr v léguer My wedding ring was passed down from my grandmother.
set up
phr v monter She left the company to set up her own business.
stay off
phr v ne pas venir Last week, I stayed off work because I was ill.
go off
phr v ne plus apprécier Since I saw how hamburgers are made, I've gone off them completely!
drive away
phr v partir en voiture The criminals ran out of the bank, got into their car and drove away at top speed.
go through
phr v passer (à travers) You must remove all metal jewelry and accessories before going through airport security.
come over
phr v passer à la maison Can I come over to your place tonight?
make it
phr v pouvoir arriver We made it to the station just in time.
take over
phr v prendre le contrôle His son will take over the business.
break into
phr v pénétrer par effraction My car was broken into last night.
come back from
phr v revenir de When did you come back from holiday?
wash off
phr v s'enlever Try and buy waterproof suncream so it doesn't wash off in the sea.
check in
phr v s'enregistrer You must check in two hours before your flight.
dig in
phr v s'entêter, se préparer pour une situation difficile Even though the marathon was extremely difficult, I knew I had to dig in and get to the finish line.
fly away
phr v s'envoler When we walked too close, the bird flew away.
dress down
phr v s'habiller décontracté She dressed down in old jeans and a T-shirt.
settle down
phr v s'installer They'd like to see their daughter settle down, get married, and have kids.
open up
phr v s'ouvrir New business opportunities are opening up all the time.
head for
phr v se diriger vers Head for the town centre and take the last turning on the right.
get rid of
phr v se débarrasser de We got rid of our car and tried to live ethically for six months.
log off
phr v se déconnecter When you've finished using the computer, close the internet and log off.
dress up
phr v se déguiser I went to the party dressed up as a gorilla.
turn out
phr v se passer Joanna wished things had turned out differently.
look into
phr v se renseigner I'm looking into how much I could sell my car for.
rush in
phr v se ruer à l'intérieur As soon as the shop doors opened, hundreds of people rushed in looking for bargains.
feel down
phr v se sentir démoralisé Whenever I feel down, I always listen to some motivating music.
split up
phr v se séparer My parents split up when I was three.
break up
phr v se séparer Why did the Beatles break up?
keep up with
phr v suivre I find it hard to keep up with the latest music these days.
break down
phr v tomber en panne My car broke down on the way to work.
sort out
phr v trier, régler She went to a psychiatrist to try to sort out her problems.
come by (car)
phr v venir en ... (voiture) Did you come by car or by bus?
put in
phr v y mettre If you want to get better, you have to put in a lot of hours of practice.
you lucky thing!
phr veinard You don't have to work over Christmas? You lucky thing!
at the top of your voice
phr à pleins poumons She shouted 'Help!' at the top of her voice.
fine by me
phr ça me va If you want to leave a bit later, that's fine by me.
concerning
prep au sujet de Police are asking for information concerning the accident.
regarding
prep concernant I am writing to you regarding a problem I have with paying my rent.
unlike
prep contrairement Unlike me, she's very intelligent.
amongst
prep parmi The decision has caused a lot of anger amongst women.
on the whole
prep phr dans l'ensemble On the whole, the local people like tourists.
in the near future
prep phr dans un futur proche The school hopes to open in the near future.
in a moment
prep phr dans un moment I'll be there in a moment, I'm just brushing my teeth.
at the hands of
prep phr de la main de Julius Carsar died at the hands of his son Brutus.
on and off
prep phr de temps à autre He's been smoking on and off for ten years now.
in custody
prep phr en détention The man is currently in police custody.
on average
prep phr en moyenne On average, men still earn more than women.
out of order
prep phr en panne The photocopier is out of order again.
in public
prep phr en public I hate speaking in public.
on standby
prep phr en stand by Switch off the TV at night instead of leaving it on standby
in stock
prep phr en stock Do you have any of those new shoes in stock?
in verse
prep phr en vers Some complicated ideas are easier to learn if they are written in verse.
under arrest
prep phr en état d'arrestation The girl is under arrest on suspicion of shoplifting.
on purpose
prep phr exprès I'm sorry. I didn't hurt you on purpose.
in the end
prep phr finalement What did you decide to do in the end?
by mistake
prep phr par erreur I deleted all my computer files by mistake.
by chance
prep phr par hasard We met by chance on a train. Six months later, we were married!
on business
prep phr pour le travail I'm going to Greece on business next week.
in a hurry
prep phr pressé Sorry, I can't stop to talk, I'm in a hurry.
in all probability
prep phr selon toute vraisemblance In all probability, he's missed the bus.
on your own
prep phr seul I'm spending Christmas on my own this year.
on demand
prep phr sur demande Do you feed your baby on demand?
in all likelihood
prep phr très probablement The president will, in all likelihood, have to resign.
in the short term
prep phr à court terme I think there will be a lot of bebefits in the short term.
on time
prep phr à l'heure You must get to work on time.
by hand
prep phr à la main She writes all her university work by hand.
in the long term
prep phr à long terme In the long term, I think the government's changes will have a positive effect on the country.
at one stage
prep phr à un moment donné At one stage, the British Empire was the most powerful in the world.
be in your element
prep phr être dans son élément Graham loves red meat and red wine, so when we went to Argentina on holiday he was in his element!
according to
prep selon According to the weather forecast, it's going to rain tomorrow.
whatever
pron quoi que Whatever you do, don't tell anyone about the surprise party for Claire!
loads of
quantifier plein de Wow! You've got loads of music on your computer!
several
quantifier plusieurs I called her several times but she didn't answer.
sort of
quantifier à peu près I've sort of finished the report; I just need to print it out, then I'm done.
century
siècle They discovered paintings dating from the 17th century.
disagree
v Roth doesn't like anybody who disagrees with him.
shoot
v abattre She pulled out a gun and shot him.
activate
v activer This switch activates the alarm.
affect
v affecter Everyone was affected by the news.
power
v alimenter The camera is powered by a small battery.
improve
v améliorer Her German is improving.
analyse
v analyser We're trying to analyse what went wrong.
cancel
v annuler I had to cancel my trip to Rome.
appreciate
v apprécier People really appreciate it when you say 'please' and 'thank you'.
hustle
v arnaquer When I was in New York, two men tried to hustle me.
arrest
v arrêter The police arrested Eric for shoplifting.
assassinate
v assassiner How many American presidents have been assassinated?
tie
v attacher Tie this label to your suitcase.
attack
v attaquer She was attacked as she walked home from school.
achieve
v atteindre, accomplir Most of our students achieve excellent exam results.
increase
v augmenter Regular exercise increases your chances of living longer.
tend to
v avoir tendance People tend to need less sleep as they get older.
drop
v baisser Car sales this year have dropped to an all-time low.
battle
v bataille She battled bravely against cancer.
beat
v battre If you can't beat them, join them (if you can't change how people behave, then change your behaviour to be like them)
beat
v battre Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in the 2010 World Cup final.
chat
v bavarder Jo was chatting to Sam.
chat
v bavarder, causer Mary was there, chatting to her mother.
joke
v blaguer The guys laughed and joked about it later.
leap
v bondir The freerunner leapt over cars and park benches in front of a large crowd of people.
calculate
v calculer I'm trying to calculate how much paint we need to decorate the kitchen.
cause
v causer Heavy traffic is causing long delays.
censor
v censurer Songs containing bad language must be censored on the radio.
heat
v chauffer What's the most environmentally-friendly way to heat your house?
pick
v choisir Students have to pick three subjects to study at college.
treasure
v chérir Completing the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu one of his most treasured memories
combine
v combiner I try not to combine my work and my personal life.
commission
v commander The government commissioned the report last year.
comment on
v commenter The politician said he was unable to comment on the situation.
commit
v commettre They say that the crime was committed by a young woman.
communicate
v communiquer We communicate by email.
compare
v comparer We went to different shops to compare prices.
catch
v comprendre I'm sorry, I didn'y catch any of that. Could you say it again, please?
rely on
v compter sur I knew I could rely on you.
conclude
v conclure The report concluded that the criminal was guilty.
conquer
v conquérir The Normans conquered England in 1066.
consume
v consommer Only 27% of the paper we consume is recycled.
criticise
v critiquer Ron does nothing but criticize and complain all the time.
create
v créer The new factory should create 450 jobs.
inquire
v demander 'Why are you doing that?' he inquired.
diagnose
v diagnostiquer She was diagnosed with breast cancer.
discuss
v discuter We're meeting today to discuss our science project.
divide
v diviser The teacher divided the class into groups.
contribute
v donner Everyone should contribute £2 for his birthday present.
debate
v débattre The issue was debated on Monday.
rip
v déchirer I ripped this advert out of the local newspaper for you.
declare
v déclarer She declared her intention to stand for president.
uncover
v découvrir I only uncover my swimming pool in the summer.
defend
v défendre This castle was built to defend the island against invaders.
demolish
v démolir The house was demolished in 1968.
disturb
v déranger Sorry to disturb you, but it's urgent.
disapprove
v désapprouver Her parents strongly disapprove of her lifestyle.
disintegrate
v désintégrer The whole plane just disintegrated in mid-air.
disobey
v désobéir She would never disobey her parents.
destroy
v détruire The building was completely destroyed by floods.
develop
v développer The new prime minister plans to develop the local economy.
pack (up)
v emballer Have you finished packing up yet?
board
v embarquer Passengers in rows 15 to 25 may now board.
embarrass
v embarrasser My parents always embarrass me.
employ
v employer The factory employs 2,000 people.
borrow
v emprunter Can I borrow the car tonight, dad?
prevent from (+ -ing)
v empêcher de We were prevented from entering the museum because we arrived too late.
damage
v endommager The house has been badly damaged by fire.
investigate
v enquêter The cause of the fire is being investigated.
investigate
v enquêter sur The state police are investigating the incident.
record
v enregistrer All the events were recorded in a diary.
consider
v envisager, considérer We're considering having another baby.
spy
v espionner My boss asked me to spy on Terry to see if he was stealing company money.
exist
v exister Do ghosts really exist?
explain
v expliquer He explained that the restaurant specialises in grilled chicken.
explore
v explorer When I went to Costa Rica, we went exploring in the rainforest.
research
v faire des recherches sur Conner spent eight years researching the history of the Romans.
volunteer
v faire du bénévolat I volunteer for a homeless charity at weekends.
water ski
v faire du ski nautique This hotel looks great - they have water skiing classes every morning!
average
v faire en moyenne The airport averages about a thousand flights a month.
operate
v faire fonctionner Do you have experience operating this machinery?
pretend
v faire semblant He's not really angry - he's just pretending.
flutter
v flotter Flags fluttered in the wind.
wave
v flotter, agiter (ici: onduler) The flag was waving gently in the breeze.
function
v fonctionner I can't function in the morning until I've had a cup of tea!
melt
v fondre Why is the melting ice a problem for polar bears?
force
v forcer Many companies have been forced to close.
form
v former The United Nations was formed in 1945.
deep fry
v frire In many chip shops in Scotland, they will deep fry any food you ask for, even pizzas!
socialise
v fréquenter Do you socialise much with your colleagues?
freeze
v geler The lake had frozen overnight.
navigate
v guider I'll drive - you take the map and navigate.
ignore
v ignorer They can't ignore the fact that he's here.
involve
v impliquer The job involves a lot of travelling.
v imprimer I'm printing the document now.
induce
v inciter Nothing would induce me to vote for him again.
prompt
v inciter What prompted you to buy that suit?
influence
v influencer His advice strongly influenced my decision.
inspire
v inspirer She inspired many young people to take up sport.
ban
v interdire Smoking is banned inside the building.
question
v interroger Two men are being questioned by police.
invest
v investir He made a lot of money investing in property.
invite
v inviter He invited us to Palermo
attach
v joindre Please attach a photograph to your application.
star
v jouer le rôle principal I love any film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger!
kidnap
v kidnapper Police appealed for witnesses after a woman was kidnapped at gunpoint.
outweigh
v l'emporter sur The advantages of using public transport outweigh the disadvantages.
raise
v lever Raise your hand if you know the answer.
bind
v lier A tribe's customs help to bind them together.
rent
v louer I rented a room from friends while I looked for work.
misunderstand
v mal comprendre I think you misunderstood my question.
master
v maîtriser I never mastered the violin.
threaten
v menacer The rebels threatened to shoot him.
lead
v mener The captain lead his warriors into battle.
conduct
v mener The pupils are conducting an experiment with two magnets.
warn
v mettre en garde We tried to warn her, but she wouldn't listen.
warn
v mettre en garde, avertir She warned us not to eat too much.
upload
v mettre en ligne Does this website allow you to upload photos?
focus on
v mettre l'accent sur When you are in a job interview, you have to focus on the things you can do, not the things you can't.
alter
v modifier Would you like to alter anythig about your appearance
rise
v monter The sea level is rising due to global warming.
starve
v mourir de faim Thousands of people could starve to death if no emergency help can get to them.
memorise
v mémoriser Actors have to be very good at memorising their lines.
snorkel
v nager avec un tuba Have you ever snorkelled before?
sail
v naviguer We sailed along the coast of Alaska.
mistrust
v ne pas faire confiance Many animals mistrust people.
can't afford
v ne pas pouvoir se le permettre I love those shoes, but I just can't afford them!
nominate
v nominer The film was nominated for an award.
feed
v nourrir Have you fed the cats?
compel
v obliger The bad weather compelled me to stay at home.
obtain
v obtenir Maps can be obtained from the tourist office.
offer
v offrir and offered to take us to his favourite restaurant.
exit
v partir The band exited through a side door.
persuade
v persuader John was trying to persuade me to stay at his house.
persevere
v persévérer I'm not enjoying the course, but I'll persevere with it.
weigh
v peser The baby weighs 12 pounds.
(be a) high achiever
v phr (être un) battant Our son is a very high achiever.
belong to
v phr appartenir à The car belongs to the woman next door.
give s.o. a call
v phr appeler qqun I'll give you a call as soon as I get home
get to know
v phr apprendre à connaître My husband seems really grumpy at first, but once you get to know him, he's a very nice man.
wait for
v phr attendre Wait for me!
have access to
v phr avoir accès à Do you have access to the internet at home?
have a lot in common with
v phr avoir beaucoup de choses en commun The reason my girlfriend and I get on so well is that we have a lot in common with each other.
have trouble
v phr avoir des problèmes, des difficultés I'm having trouble with this new software
have the chance (to do sth)
v phr avoir l'occasion Have you ever had the chance to appear on TV?
have the opportunity (to do sth)
v phr avoir l'opportunité I'd love to have the opportunity to meet a celebrity!
have a tendency to
v phr avoir tendance I'm sorry, my husband has a tendency to fall asleep after a couple of drinks!
have a natural talent for
v phr avoir un don pour Jane has a natural talent for painting.
have a dream
v phr avoir un rêve (au sens figuré) All theoretical physicists have the same dream: time travel.
have one thing in common
v phr avoir une chose en commun We have one thing in common: we both like fishing.
believe in yourself
v phr ayez confiance en vous The most important thing when you go for a job interview is to believe in yourself.
get on well with
v phr bien s'entendre avec I get on well with my neighbour - she's always smiling.
cut (one's) hair
v phr couper les cheveux (de qqun) Emma pretended to be a hairdresser and 'cut' three people's hair
believe in
v phr croire en Do you believe in God?
ask a favour
v phr demander un service Can I ask you a favour? Would you help me with my maths homework, please?
get addicted to
v phr devenir accro à Magda got addicted to chocolate!
go crazy
v phr devenir fou England scored a goal and the fans went crazy.
make friends with
v phr devenir l'ami de Have you made friends with many people since you moved here?
get better at
v phr devenir plus compétent You won't get better at cooking unless you practise.
tell the truth
v phr dire la vérité It's always better to tell the truth.
give instructions
v phr donner des instructions My dad gave me instructions over the phone about how to prepare the meal.
give birth
v phr donner naissance à She's just given birth to twins.
rely on
v phr dépendre de /compter sur Many working women rely on relatives to help take care of their children.
depend on
v phr dépendre de /compter sur The length of time spent exercising depends on the sport you are training for.
be an expert in
v phr expert en Mario is an expert in radio communications.
pay attention to
v phr faire attention à Pay particular attention to the warnings printed on thelabel.
make progress
v phr faire des progrès Negociators have made progress in the talks.
make a profit
v phr faire un bénéfice Last year our company made a profit of £2.2 billion.
give a go
v phr faire un essai I'd never tried aerobics before, so I thought I'd give it a go.
give a talk
v phr faire un exposé This morning our boss gave us a talk about the company's progress.
have a break
v phr faire une pause We'll have a one-hour break for lunch after this talk.
put through hell
v phr faire vivre un enfer When they got divorced, her husband's lawyer put her through hell.
burst into tears
v phr fondre en larmes When Greg split up with Jenny, she burst into tears.
smash to pieces
v phr fracasser The tidal wave smashed the little fishing boats to pieces.
have a lot of ability as
v phr grandes capacités She has a lot of ability as a dancer. I think she could become a professional.
give directions
v phr indiquer le chemin Could you give me directions to the post office, please?
invite over
v phr inviter chez soi Mike and Ilene have invited us over for a cup of tea this afternoon.
make your mark on
v phr marquer That book was fantastic - it really made it's mark on me.
tell a lie
v phr mentir Have you ever told a lie to make someone feel better?
pick up on
v phr montrer The film picks up on the difficulties people experienced during the war.
get nowhere
v phr ne pas avancer Getting angry in post office queues will get you nowhere.
mind (your) own business
v phr occupez-vous de vos affaires I never listen to people gossiping - I prefer to mind my own business.
hold a sale
v phr organiser une vente (ex: vide-grenier) My neighbours are holding a sale in their garden because they're moving house.
jump a queue
v phr passer avant son tour (dans une file) I hate it when people try to jump the queue in the post office!
pay for
v phr payer Mum paid for my driving lessons.
think outside the box
v phr penser différemment If we want to solve this problem, we have to think outside the box.
think about
v phr penser, réfléchir à We did think about moving to Tokyo.
waste time
v phr perdre du temps I waste so much time using the internet!
lose power
v phr perdre le pouvoir The Labour party lost power to the new coalition government in 2010.
just to refresh
v phr pour mémoire Just to refresh, if you have any problems, call this number.
take a call
v phr prendre un appel Is it OK to take a personal call during a meeting?
make a decision
v phr prendre une décision Have you made a decision about whether to sell your house or not?
tell a story
v phr raconter une histoire Yesterday, my boss told us a really funny story about something that happened to her on holiday last year.
look at
v phr regarder 'It's time we left,' Ian said, looking at his watch.
watch a programme
v phr regarder un programme (TV) You can watch a programme to be informed or entertained.
do a favour, do favours
v phr rendre un service I always used to do favours for my grandparents when they were alive.
hold the line
v phr rester en ligne (téléphone) Can you hold the line while I ask my manager?
keep yourself to yourself
v phr restez à l'écart, seul I don't know anything about my neighbour - he keeps himself to himself.
raise money
v phr récolter de l'argent My sister's running a marathon to raise money for victims of the recent earthquake.
succeed in
v phr réussir à Scientists claim they have succeeded in finding a cure for cancer.!!Do not say 'succeed to do'. Say 'succeed in doing'!!
have a good time
v phr s'amuser Did you have a good time at the party last night?
worry about
v phr s'inquiéter de People worry more about their health than they used to.
make a mess
v phr salir The dog came in from the garden and made a mess of our white carpets!
meet the requirements
v phr satisfaire aux exigences Does my application meet the requirements of the job?
argue about sth with sby
v phr se disputer à propos de They were arguing about how to spend the money.
laugh at
v phr se moquer de I'm afraid the other kids will laugh at me because I don't understand.
complain about
v phr se plaindre de What are you complaining about?
sit still
v phr se tenir tranquille The children were so excited about the trip that they couldn't sit still for more than a second!
shake hands
v phr serrer la main My grandmother was very excited when she shook hands with the Queen.
work long hours
v phr travailler de longues heures My wife's been working very long hours recently.
work hard
v phr travailler dur Jon really wants to work as cabin crew, so he's working hard at his foreign languages.
get a seat
v phr trouver une place I was very lucky on the train this morning - I managed to get a seat!
come naturally
v phr venir naturellement The idea that time travel is possible doesn't come naturally to us.
break the law
v phr violer la loi The criminal was sent to prison for breaking the law.
living ethically
v phr vivre de façon éthique Living ethically is not as difficult as you might think.
get on your nerves
v phr vous tape sur les nerfs It really gets on my nerves when people eat noisily!
put in the hours
v phr y passer des heures/investir du temps If you want to become good at something, you have to put in the hours.
get stuck
v phr être coincé Have you ever got stuck in a lift?
agree with
v phr être d'accord avec qqn If she felt he was right, she would agree with him.
be world-class at
v phr être de classe internationale My sister's boyfriend is world-class at rowing - he's competing in the Olympics next year!
have an aptitude for
v phr être doué pour He has an aptitude for maths.
have a talent for
v phr être doué pour Peter seems to have a talent for making money!
be gifted at
v phr être doué pour Terry's very gifted at sculpture.
be under threat
v phr être en danger The wildlife of the Amazon rainforest is under threat from deforestation.
sting
v piquer Jamie got stung by a wasp.
appeal to
v plaire à The idea of working abroad really appeals to me.
kid
v plaisanter Don't worry, I was just kidding.
post
v poster Have you seen the photos from New Year's Eve? I posted them on my blog yesterday.
programming
v programmer I'm thinking of doing a course in computer programming.
promise
v promettre She promised that it would be good value for money.
promote
v promouvoir Have you seen those adverts on TV promoting drinking milk?
protest
v protester The teachers are protesting against changes to the education system.
object
v protester/objecter If no one objects, I would like to be present.
protect
v protéger Do you think there should be more laws to protect the environment?
provoke
v provoquer If you provoke my dog, he'll probably bite you.
specify
v préciser The rules specify that competitors must be under 18 years of age.
cater for
v préparer des repas pour Our restaurant can cater for up to 100 people.
publish
v publier The book was published in 1968.
narrate
v raconter Let's watch this wildlife film narrated by David Attenborough tonight.
remind
v rappeler Will you remind me to go to the bank later?
reassure
v rassurer Police have reassured the public that the area is now perfectly safe.
recharge
v recharger How often do you need to recharge your phone?
recommend
v recommander Everyone I speak to recommends that I read this book!
recognise
v reconnaître I didn't recognise you in your uniform.
recycle
v recycler How much of your rubbish do you recycle?
refuse
v refuser He refused to believe that there is any better food than in Singapore.
regret
v regretter We've always regretted selling that car.
reject
v rejeter Your application has been rejected.
join
v rejoindre Trevor joined the BBC in 1969.
proofread
v relire She's just got a proofreading job for a big publisher.
release
v relâcher The hostages were released this morning.
empower
v rendre autonome Education can empower you.
renew
v renouveler You can renew your library books on the internet.
represent
v représenter Craig hired a lawyer to represent him.
require
v requérir Pets require a lot of care.
remain
v rester In a few years, there won't be much rainforest remaining.
realise
v réaliser I suddenly realised that the boy was crying.
recap
v récapituler Let me just recap what's been discussed so far.
recite
v réciter She recited a poem that she had learnt at school.
reduce
v réduire They're trying to reduce the number of students in the college.
regulate
v réguler Traffic lights are designed to regulate the flow of traffic.
reinvent
v réinventer Pop stars constantly need to reinvent themselves.
repair
v réparer How much will it cost to repair the car?
respond
v répondre Dave didn't respond to any of his emails.
reply
v répondre Why didn't you reply to my email?
book
v réserver Have you booked a holiday this year?
resolve
v résoudre What do you think is the best way to resolve problems between employees?
shrink
v rétrécir Families have been shrinking since the 1970s.
review
v réviser The school is reviewing its policy on homework.
revolutionise
v révolutionner New technology is going to revolutionise everything we do.
reveal
v révéler The information was first revealed in a Sunday newspaper.
plummet
v s'effondrer House prices have plummeted over the past year.
committed
v s'engager The new president is committed to improving human rights in his country.
practise (sth)
v s'entraîner à Today in my driving lesson I practised parking.
apologise
v s'excuser I'm so sorry, I do apologise.
enrol
v s'inscrire I enrolled on the wine-tasting course starting this Thursday night.
escape
v s'échapper He escaped from prison.
crash
v s'écraser The jet crashed shortly after takeoff.
greet
v saluer The most popular way to greet someone is with a handshake.
rescue
v sauver He rescued two people from the fire.
sway
v se balancer The boxer swayed for a few seconds then fell to the floor.
concentrate
v se concentrer With all this noise, it's hard to concentrate.
focus on
v se concentrer sur When I really want something, I try to focus on my goal.
lie
v se coucher If you don't feel well, you should lie down.
brainstorm
v se creuser les méninges With your partner, brainstorm everything you know about the Industrial Revolution.
wonder
v se demander I wonder where she lives these days.
proceed
v se diriger Would all passengers please proceed to gate number 12.
argue
v se disputer We could hear the neighbours arguing.
bother (to)
v se donner la peine Don't bother to argue with airport security staff - it's not worth it.
befriend
v se lier d'amitié They befriended me when I first arrived in London as a student.
drown
v se noyer The boys almost drowned in the river.
set
v se passer The film is set in ancient Egypt.
moan
v se plaindre She's always moaning that she doesn't have any money.
spread
v se propager Fire spread quickly through the building.
oversleep
v se réveiller trop tard Sorry I'm late. I overslept.
result in
v se solder par A traffic accident resulted in the death of two drivers.
boast
v se vanter He's always boasting about how much money he has.
suffer
v souffrir She's suffering a lot after her car accident.
submit
v soumettre I would like to submit an application for the job you are advertising.
underestimate
v sous-estimer They underestimated the size of the problem.
suggest
v suggérer She suggested that Lima could one of the greatest food cities in the world.
train
v suivre une formation She trained as a nurse for four years.
overcook
v sur-cuire I think I've overcook the pasta.
overestimate
v surestimer The company overestimated demand for their new product.
surf
v surfer Matt goes surfing every day.
survive
v survivre She was the only person in her family who survived the disaster.
suspect
v suspecter She is suspected of murder.
trend
v tendance It's my job to analyse the shopping trends of the British population.
attempt
v tenter The second question was so difficult I didn't even attempt it.
terrorise
v terroriser Many people have been terrorised into leaving their homes by the army.
translate
v traduire I am translating the book into English.
drag
v traîner Ben dragged his sledge through the snow.
download
v télécharger How often do you download music from the internet?
flicker
v vaciller The candle flickered when the door opened.
vote on
v voter Let's vote on who's going to discuss the problem with the boss.
exchange
v échanger The two armies exchanged prisoners.
fail
v échouer Have you ever failed an exam?
mispronounce
v écorcher So many people mispronounce my name and it really annoys me!
elect
v élire She was elected President.
compile
v établir The document was compiled by the Department of Health.
be based on
v être basé sur The film is based on a Charles Dickens novel.
supposed to
v être censé Our hotel was supposed to cost £200 a night, but we got a great deal so we only paid £100!
compete
v être en compétition Ten runners are competing in the race.
bursting
v être plein à craquer On the first day of the sales, our shop was bursting with shoppers!
get promoted
v être promu We're celebrating tonight because my wife got promoted to Senior Manager!
get fired
v être renvoyé When his boss discovered he was selling company secrets, he got fired instantly.
specialise
v être spécialisé Our restaurant specialises in American-style food.
related to
adj en parenté avec Danny is related to a very famous professional footballer!
extended family
adj famille élargie My girlfriend has a very large extended family.
female
adj femelle Is your dog male or female?
male
adj mâle Male lions are bigger than female lions.
multi-tasking
adj polyvalent They say women are better at multi-tasking than men, but I disagree!
accurate
adj précis Patients should be given accurate information about their treatment.
royal
adj royal The head of the British royal family is Queen Elizabeth II.
sub-Saharan
adj sub-saharien Cameroon is a sub-Saharan country.
publishing
adj édition Tony wants to get a job in publishing.
appropriately
adv convenablement The teacher told the girl she wasn't dressed appropriately.
throughout
adv partout Thanksgiving is celebrated throughout the US.
amazingly
adv étonnamment He made me an amazingly generous offer.
go for a (drink/walk/meal)
collo aller prendre un verre/faire un tour/manger au bistrot Do you want to go for a drink after school?
get here
collo arriver/venir ici It's not always easy to get here on time with all the traffic.
do exercise
collo faire de l'exercice My doctor told me to do more exercise.
go on a diet
collo faire un régime Trisha goes on a diet every summer before she goes on holiday.
go grey
collo grisonner My father started going grey when he was in his 20s.
do the housework
collo ménage I spent all morning doing the housework.
go off something
collo ne plus aimer quelque chose I've gone off eating meat since I saw that TV programme about farming.
take part in
collo participer This weekend I'm taking part in a bicycle race with my brother.
take responsibility for
collo prendre la responsabilité de I'm taking responsibility for organising my office Christmas party this year.
take a taxi
collo prendre un taxi It's too far to walk, so I'll take a taxi.
do research
collo recherche My father is doing scientific research into heart disease.
do someone a favour
collo rendre service à quelqu'un Can you do me a favour and take the dog for a walk, please?
go home
collo rentrer à la maison, rentrer chez soi I go home at about 4 o'clock.
get married
collo se marier My nephew is getting married next year.
get a job/a degree
collo trouver du travail/obtenir un diplôme universitaire My cousin's thinking abour getting an online degree.
anarchist
n anarchiste Punk music is very popular with anarchists.
great-grandparent
n arrière-grand-parent My great-grandparents moved from Scotland to Canada.
athletics
n athlétisme My favourite part of the Olympics is the athletics.
crossbar
n barre transversale Does your drawing of a bicycle include a crossbar?
draft
n brouillon I can't go out until I finish the first draft of my CV.
classmate
n camarade de classe I haven't seen any of my old classmates for years!
ability
n capacité A manager must have the ability to communicate well.
challenge
n challenge The race is a tough challenge for any athlete.
chain
n chaîne Do you know what to do if your bike chain breaks?
stuff
n choses I can't believe how much stuff you have in your bag!
colleague
n collègue I play football with some of my colleagues every Wednesday.
course
n cours Andy's doing a computer course.
team-mate
n coéquipier I'm good friends with all my team-mates.
coincidence
n coïncidence It was pure coincidence that we were on the same train.
celebrity
n célébrité Anyone can become a celebrity nowadays.
inquiry
n demande de renseignements We're getting a lot of inquiries about our new bus service.
documentary
n documentaire They are making a documentary about volcanoes.
field
n domaine What field of research do you work in?
employee
n employé The company I work for has over 10,000 employees worldwide.
fiancé
n fiancé I don't like Sally's fiancé - he's really rude!
fiancée
n fiancée Phil's fiancée is very pretty.
fortune
n fortune He made a fortune buying and selling property.
handlebars
n guidon I broke my arm when I crashed my bike and went over the handlebars.
gene
n gène Scientists can learn a lot from studying human genes.
genius
n génie Newton was a mathematical genius.
identity
n identité The identity of the killer is still unknown.
background
n l'origine, le milieu (familial) All the kids here come from very different backgrounds.
relative
n le parent, la famille He's staying with relatives.
godmother
n marraine Nigel went to live with his godmother after his parents died.
member
n membre He's a member of the tennis club.
mentor
n mentor, conseiller, tuteur I'm going to be a mentor for a new employee in my office.
medallist
n médaillé His uncle was an Olympic silver medallist in rowing.
godfather
n parrain Bella went to live with her godfather after her parents died.
partner
n partenaire She lives with her partner Tom.
boss
n patron She asked her boss for the day off.
side of the family
n phr du côté de My mother's side of the family originally comes from France.
immediate family
n phr famille proche I'm only inviting my immediate family to my wedding this summer.
family history
n phr historique de la famille Mary has a very interesting family history.
arrangement
n préparatifs, dispositions, arrangement Lee's making arrangements for his wedding.
audience
n public When the play finished, the audience clapped and cheered.
punishment
n punition The punishment for murder is life in prison.
pedal
n pédale I need to buy some new pedals for my bike.
roots
n racines My family's roots are in Wales.
wheel
n roue A bicycle has two wheels.
specialisation
n spécialisation My specialisation is in zoology.
placement
n stage When I was at university, I did a work experience placement in Madrid.
outfit
n tenue (vestimentaire) She was wearing her usual outfit of white blouse and black skirt.
version
n version This is the old version of my CV - it doesn't include my current job.
pupil
n élève My primary school only had about 150 pupils.
get on with someone
phr v bien s'entendre avec quelqu'un I get on really well with my boss.
take after
phr v tenir de She's very good at art - she takes after her father.
take after (s.o.)
phr v tenir de She's very good at art - she takes after her father.
abandon
v abandonner The baby was abandoned outside a hospital.
bark
v aboyer The dog always barks at strangers.
aim to
v avoir l'intention de We aim to finish the project by Friday.
sentence to
v condamner à The criminal was sentenced to six years in prison.
inherit
v hériter He inherited £10,000 from his aunt.
impress
v impressionner He was trying to impress me.
include
v inclure The price of the holiday includes flights.
be in charge
v phr être responsable de My dad's in charge of the TV remote in our house!
apply for
v postuler Rob has applied for a job in Canada.
refuse
v refuser I asked her to marry me, but she refused.
respond
v répondre How will the government respond to this latest development?
balance
v tenir en équilibre Can you balance on one leg?
avoid
v éviter I left my house early this morning to avoid the traffic.