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waded across un a shallow
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for ms a natur al border be twe en the two countries . The
entir e Ba lkan peninsula is very popular in s ummer . The
Gre at P lains of Nor th Amer ica. We have a pond in our
garden. There ar e alligators i n the swamp. You mig ht
find an asteroid betw een Mar s and Jupite r. The Litt le
Bea r constellation i s still used by navigators a t se a. The
8 stars make up part of our galaxy. Ori gina ll y, scie ntists
thought that the impres sion wa s a crater ca us ed by a
meteor ite hitting the Ear th. There' s no moon tonight.
The Earth is an example of a planet. We don' t know
how many solar systems ther e are in each gal axy . That
star is pa rt of a cons tel la tion. The sun usua lly sets
earlie r in winter . The ide a of a par alle l univer se is har d
to gr asp. We s tood under the bus shelter to get out of
6 the r ain. I us e the cycle path wheneve r pos sible. I li ve
on the top floor of a s kyscraper. T he r oad s ign w as not
very ea sy to s ee at night. The office is bas ed on an
indus tr ia l estate. To get a ticket you must use the
par king meter . To cr os s the road safely pleas e us e the
pedes tr ian cros sing. You mus t s low down when dr iving
ove r a speed bump. M ost buildings along the s treet
4 had been boa rded-up. The cliff is gr adually crumbli ng
away. The canal has bee n der elict for many y e ar s. H e
enj oy e d a flour ishing career. The theatre has been
extensively re furbished. She was almos t ninety, but
still ver y robus t. The outs ide of the hous e was
beg inning to l ook s habby. I need to pick out some
clothes for my interv iew tomorr ow. W ha t's all this
2 stuff on my des k? There's more room to spre ad out in
fir st cla ss. Ther e were piles of clothes ev erywhere. W e
made mountains of sandwiches . I've got stacks of work
to do. We've run out of milk. They are going to amas s
a wealth of infor mation together. Glass and plas tic
objects lined the shelves . The ring is one of he r mos t
tr easur ed poss essions. I'v e clear ed out all that old junk
that was in the attic. I've got a heap of things to do.
0 Dust and dir t soon accumulate if the house is not
n n n n cleaned regular ly. We are selling mor e products online
the dus t jacket a hardback a paperback the spine than ever before. Ev eryone else w ent on the school
tr ip but I opted out. She pack e d her few belongings in a
bag and left . I can't get rid of this headache. The r oom
seems to be full of clutte r. P lease bin your old socks! I
am going to thr ow all my old cl othes aw ay! H e's alw ays
willing to help out. I have loads of work to do aft er
school. The stree ts w ere litt ered with rubbis h. D on't
hoar d al l your favourite s weets . I haven't g ot time to
sort out that s tuff . I am going to drop out of science as
it is too hard. M y tea spilled (out) onto the floor . I am
goi ng to take all thes e cl othes out of my wardrobe. I
wore out my shoes tr ekking in the A lps . She us ed he r
bl og to reach out to teens. The car is v ery r us ty . Our
di ning table is wooden. We chose aluminium window
fr ames. The copper s un sa nk into the s ea. There's a
br onz e statue outside the muse um. She made a pape r
aeroplane. Ca n you pass me those plastic cups? Her
skin was as smooth as silk. M y favour ite dr ess is thi s
bea utiful blue s ilky dres s. The fur niture is ver y dated.
Go behind thos e decaying wooden buildi ngs . The
pai nting had a smooth surface . The ins ect's wings are
almos t tr ans parent. The boy had br oad s houlders . She
has ver y br oa d tr ia ngular shoulders . There is a large
rectangular table in the room. Wins ton Churchil l and
Ri chard Nixon were both contr ove rsial figure s. My
fr iend i s a Ger man artist. The first Indian curry
appear ed in a Br itis h cook book in the ei ghteenth
century. I'm look ing for crushed aluminium cans. You
nee d to brush your hair, it's a ll tangled in knots! Oh
no! My dr ess is ri pped. He ga zed up at her wi th hug e
br own eyes. Only a tiny minori ty hold such extreme
views . It is a long a nd winding road. She oft en us ed
witty remarks . I'm not a fa n of conte mporar y art. The
eye is one of the most de l icate organs of the body. This
is a tr oubling dev e l opment for the P rime Minis ter . You
look abs olutely stunning! The male bi rds ar e mor e
colourful than the female birds. That desk is an
antique. The res earch shows that young childr en are
capable of thinking i n abs tr act terms. H e has expensive
handmade leathe r shoes. H er break w as well -ear ne d!
The commis sion ha s been given wide -r angi ng powers .
She was ver y broad-minded! The problem is well-
documented. H is books ar e not well-known. T he
bus ine s s deal was much-anticipated. A brillia nt and
thought-provoking pla y. It's he artbreaking to s ee him
wasting his life like this. H e is highly-r es pecte d in the
bus ine s s worl d. The movie was fas t-paced and fun.
Watching your baby being born is a mind-blowing
experience. P aying chi ldr en too much a ttention when
they mis behave can be s elf-defeating. Housework is a
nev er-ending task. T he scene was one of breathtaki ng
bea uty. Can you put your clothes away in the chest of
dr awer s please? D on't for get to turn off the cooker
after us ing it. I t wa s ten in the mor ning but the cur tai ns
were stil l dr awn. A dustbin is a lar ge container outside
your house w her e you throw things away. O ur flat is
on the top floor . The children enjoy pla ying i n the
garden. The lift took us to the top floor . Turn the tap
on/ off to control the wate r flow . She us ed a tor ch to
find her way i n the dark. The hous e has a fitted
wardrobe in ever y bedr oom. I have a lot of coins in my
pur se. A lways we ar a helmet when cycling on the road.
The family jewe ls are locked away in a safe. T he
robber s wore ma sks to di sguise their face s. The
mus eum has an E gyptian mummy. H e has an extens ive
collection of ninete eth-centur y pott ery. T her e is a
sculpture at the e ntrance of the building. The statue of
Queen Victori a was made of br onz e. T hi s ta bl e t is fr om
Ancie nt Egypt. Always select the ri ght tools for the job.
Can y ou put the flower s in the vase? The police s till
hav en't found the mur der weapon. H is disability
means he is entitl e d to extra s uppor t. The y 're se nding
an engi neer to fix the phone. Unemployment is a
major cause of pov erty. He w or e a ha t to hide his
bal dness . Her short-sightednes s meant she mis sed
mos t of the play. H is deafness has never aff ected hi m
in l ife . The r esear ch shows that computer games may
cause a ggress ion. O be sity can incr eas e the risk of heart
di sease . The only s li ght imperfection in the painting is a
scratch in the cor ner . The main bur den of caring for
ol d people fal ls on the s tate. There were all k inds of
thoughts running through my mind. They were s tar ing
at the television s creen. She s uff ered from sever e
depr essi on afte r losing her job. He is now fig hting his
addiction to a lcohol. Could y ou help me shift s ome
fur niture? It brea ks my he art to s ee you l ike this . I wish
you would come to your s ens es and look for a bett er
job. They dug the i r heels in and would not lower the
pr ice. I t will be a weight off y our s houlders when you
finis h y our diss er tation. T he ter ms of the agr e ement
were har d to swa llow. I don't k now, there is mor e to
her tha n meets the eye. The docume ntary s hows the
life of a fashion model, war ts and al l. He knelt be side
her lifeless body. The completion r ates this year ar e
di smally low. Her flow ing black ha ir framed he r prett y
fa ce. She had pear ly white te e th. He r eyes were r ed
and wa ter y. He wa s a shr ivelled ol d man. I'm sorr y I
di dn't tell you, it complete ly slipped my mind. It neve r
cr os sed my mind tha t s he mig ht lose. I'd like to give
her a piece of my mi nd! You'r e lending them money?
Have you gone out of your mind? Don't bothe r your
fa ther tonight - he's got a lot on his mind. She ' s in two
minds about acce pting his invitation. P ainting helped
ta ke he r mind off her troubles. I'll keep that in mind
for futur e refer ence. They're both beautiful - I can't
make up my mind. Nothing will make me cha nge my
mind. There i s a se vered artery in his wrist. H e
survive d the accide nt and didn't even br eak a bone.
The re is a lot of damag e to the br ain. The patient's
hea rt stopped beating for a few s econds . His liver w as
very healthy. Smoki ng can da mage your lungs. He
br oke hi s ribs pla yi ng football. The snake s heds its sk in
once a year. H er skull was damaged in the accident. I
hur t my s pine when I fell over playing football. It's not
a good idea to swim on an empty stoma ch. The nur se
was having trouble finding a vein in his arm. Can we
move on to the next item on the age nda? I've come to
the football game to cheer on my br other ! Can you
switch on the lights please ? I tur n on my computer and
check F acebook before going to s chool. T hey wi ll carr y
on misbehaving. Jus t keep on walki ng! H e slippe d on a
coat ov er his sw eatshirt. I thr ew on my clothes before
br eakfast. She added an extr a week on to her holiday.
Life must go on. He ha d one last hope to cling on to.
She coul d hear hi m urgi ng her on as s he ran. M y salar y
isn't enough for us to l iv e on. / Bob Mar ley's memory
will always live on. Come on! We don't have much time .
Mum ha s entrusted me to cook Chr istmas dinne r!
The re ar e plans to enlar ge the r ecr eation area. T her e
are lots of ways to empower the poor . This e vi dence
will enable us to come to a conclus ion. I will enclos e
the tard with iron railings . Pl e a se find e ncl os ed to thi s
email, the document you aske d for. P leas e ensur e all
lights are s witched off . Ba nks actively encour age
people to bor row money. This ticket en
itl es you to travel fir st clas s. / I entitled my last short
story "Never Ev er." F rom my point of view, the party
was a complete success . Okay, I take your point. The
point is, you shouldn't have to wai t so long to s ee a
doctor. At some point, I will become a teacher. I agree
with you up to a poi nt. I am on the point of res ig ning.
She tr ied in vai n to poi nt out the ser iousnes s of the
situation. I alway s read the preface firs t. She has a
quir ky sense of humour. They trans cend time and
space . The way she behav ed towards hi m wa s utter ly
ruthles s. H e is a l e ading protagoni st of the
conserva tion move ment. He oft en plays the par t of the
villain. I couldn't stand the abuse, s o I left. She had
reache d the pinnacle of her career . The film ev okes
chilling reminders of the w ar. The human brain is very
comple x. They ha ve an i ntricate ne twork of consumers .
It is a deeply mov ing exper ience. It was a touching
story tha t moved so many of us to te a rs . Thank you for
the insi ghtf ul comments. It was very per ceptive of you
to notice that. H is books are so gripping. As us ual, s he
gave a ri veting performance. She ga ve me a mea ningful
look. She has wonderfully expres sive ey es. As far as I
know , there is no cause for concer n. W e will get your
or der to you as soon a s pos sible. Okay then, bye for
now! By the wa y, I found that book you were looking
for . I prefer this colour, for what it' s worth. For your
information, I don't even hav e a car . In my humble
opinion, it's a ver y sound investment. The best s cenes
in the movie made me la ugh out loud. Thank s in
adv ance for agreeing to lend me the money. Oka y,
that's too much information! Do the bungee jump - you
only l iv e once ! The front cover looks amazi ng . I only
read the back cover. The re is a us eful bibliography at
the end of each chapte r. The contents page wil l help
you find what you are looking for . There is a glossa ry
of financial terms a t the back.
Insight Upper-Intermediate French wordlist

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This list contains the key words

from the units in the Student's
French wordlist Book.
English Part of speech Phonetics Translation Example sentence Unit Lesson
S = synonym
A = antonym
(reg.) = regular verb (ex. play - played
- played)
UNIT 1
to overcome (overcame, overcome) v /əʊvəˈkʌm/ vaincre, surmonter qqch He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying. Unit 1 1A
an obstacle n /ˈɒbstəkl/ un obstacle A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to Unit 1 1A
finding a job.
a blow n /bləʊ/ un coup, un choc The blow knocked the boxer down, but he soon got Unit 1 1A
backup.
revolutionary / groundbreaking adj /revəˈluːʃənəri/ révolutionnaire, novateur The iphone was a revolutionary / groundbreaking Unit 1 1A
invention.
innovative adj /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/ innovant There will be a prize for the most innovative design. Unit 1 1A
perfectionism n /pəˈfekʃənɪzəm/ le perfectionnisme Her perfectionism is evident at work and at home. Unit 1 1A
a commitment (to sth) n /kəˈmɪtmənt/ un engagement, un dévouement I really admire her commitment to the fight for Unit 1 1A
(à/pour une cause) women's rights.
patience A: impatience n /ˈpeɪʃns/ la patience A: l'impatience I have run out of patience with her. Unit 1 1A
tolerance A: intolerance n /ˈtɒlərəns/ la tolérance A: l'intolérance She had no tolerance for jokes. Unit 1 1A
perseverance n /pɜːsɪˈvɪərəns/ la persévérance They showed great perseverance in the face of Unit 1 1A
difficulty.
optimism A: pessimism n /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ l'optimisme A: le pessimisme Optimism is the best thing to go through hard times. Unit 1 1A
single-mindedness n /ˌsiŋgəl ˈmı̄ n-dədnəs/ la ténacité Single-mindedness and focusing on his passion have Unit 1 1A
help him conquer adversity.
a hindrance (to sth) n /ˈhɪndrəns/ une entrave, un frein (à qqch) The be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a Unit 1 1A
help.
a benefit n /ˈbenɪfɪt/ un avantage, un bénéfice I've had the benefit of a good education. Unit 1 1A
ingenuity n /ɪndʒəˈnjuːəti/ l'ingéniosité He was a designer of great ingenuity. Unit 1 1A
to conquer (reg.) v /ˈkɒŋkə(r)/ conquérir The band is now setting out to conquer the world. Unit 1 1A
self-interest n /ˌself ˈɪntrəst/ l'intérêt personnel Not all of them were acting out of self-interest. Unit 1 1C
self-defence n /ˌself dɪˈfens/ l'auto-défense The man later told police that he was acting in self- Unit 1 1C
defence.
self-control n /ˌself kənˈtrəʊl/ le self-contrôle, la maîtrise de soi It took all his self-control not to shout at them. Unit 1 1C
selflessness n /ˈselfləsnəs/ l'altruisme, le fait de mettre le She is admired for her bravery and selflessness. Unit 1 1C
bien-être d'autrui avant le sien
self-assurance S: self-confidence n /ˌself əˈʃʊərəns/ la confiance en soi He stood out for his intellectual agility and calm self- Unit 1 1C
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self-obsession n /ˌself əbˈsɛʃən/ l'égocentrisme, le fait dêtre Self-obsession can get in the way of success. Unit 1 1C
obsédé par soi-même
self-preservation n /ˌself prezəˈveɪʃn/ l'instinct de survie, de She was held back by some sense of self-preservation. Unit 1 1C
conservation
self-sacrifice n /ˌself ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ l'abnégation, l'oubli de soi The courage and self-sacrifice of those who fought in Unit 1 1C
the war.
gradual adj /ˈɡrædʒuəl/ graduel There has been a gradual improvement in her results Unit 1 1D
this year.
incremental adj /ˌɪŋkrəˈmentl/ progressif, qui augmente peu à The government imposed small, incremental tax Unit 1 1D
peu increases.
striking adj /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ étonnant, frappant, saisissant The results of the survey were striking. Unit 1 1D
interim adj /ˈɪntərɪm/ provisoire, transitoire The vice-president took power in the interim period Unit 1 1D
before the election.
a great deal (of) n /ɡreɪt diːl/ beaucoup (de) My mother had lost a great deal of weight. Unit 1 1D
haggard adj /ˈhæɡəd/ hagard, exténué He looked pale and haggard. Unit 1 1D
attentive A: inattentive adj /əˈtentɪv/ attentif A: inattentif The hotel staff are friendly and attentive. Unit 1 1D
a conundrum n /kəˈnʌndrəm/ une énigme, un casse-tête It was a conundrum with no solution. Unit 1 1D
to penalize (reg.) v /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/ pénaliser He felt penalized because of his age. Unit 1 1D
to glance (reg.) v /ɡlɑːns/ regarder, jeter un coup d'œil He let me glance at the report for a brief moments. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
to glare (reg.) v /ɡleə(r)/ lancer un regard noir He glared at me without saying a word. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
to squint (reg.) v /skwɪnt/ plisser les yeux The sun is causing everyone to squint. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
to gaze (reg.) v /ɡeɪz/ fixer du regard He gazed longingly at the sweets. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
to glimpse (reg.) v /ɡlɪmps/ apercevoir He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
to gape (reg.) v /ɡeɪp/ regarder bouche bée I would gape in astonishment if that happened. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
to peek (reg.) v /piːk/ guigner secrètement Don't peek at your presents before your birthday. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
to gawp (reg.) v /ɡɔːp/ regarder bouche bée (connotation Don't gawp at me like that! Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
négative)
compassion n /kəmˈpæʃn/ la compassion She was known as a hard woman with no compassion Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
and no emotion.
compassionate adj /kəmˈpæʃənət/ compatissant Politicans are not usually regarded as warm or Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
compassionate people.
humility n /hjuːˈmɪləti/ l'humilité Her first defeat was an early lesson in humility. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
humble adj /ˈhʌmbl/ humble Be humble enough to learn from your mistakes. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
courage n /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ le courage He showed great courage and determination. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
courageous adj /kəˈreɪdʒəs/ courageux I hope people will be courageous enough to speak out Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
against this injustice.
(an) inspiration n /ɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ une inspiration Looking for inspiration for a new dessert? Try this Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
chocolate cake recipe.
inspirational adj /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/ qui suscite l'inspiration He was an inspirational leader. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
dedication (to sth) n /dedɪˈkeɪʃn/ le dévouement, le fait de mettre Florence showed great dedication to her job by working Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
toute son énergie dans qqch very long hours.
dedicated (to sth) adj /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/ dévoué (à qqch) She is dedicated to her job. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1

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persistence n /pəˈsɪstəns/ la persévérance, la ténacité His persistence was finally rewarded when the Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
insurance company agreed to pay for the damage.
persistent adj /pəˈsɪstənt/ obstiné, tenace How do you deal with persistent salesmen who won't Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
take no for an answer?
determination n /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/ la détermination He fought the illness with courage and determination. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
determined (to so sth) adj /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ déterminé (à faire qqch) I'm determined to succeed. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
resourcefulness n /rɪˈzɔːsfəlnəs/ l'ingéniosité Florence used her resourcefulness to write articles for Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
the newspaper.
resourceful adj /rɪˈsɔːsfl/ ingénieux, plein de ressources These women were strong, resourceful and Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
courageous.
dignity n /ˈdɪɡnəti/ la dignité She accepted the criticism with quiet dignity. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
dignified adj /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ digne He maintained a dignified silence during the interview. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1

willingness (to do sth) n /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ la volonté (de faire qqch) Sarah always showed a great willingness to learn new Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
skills.
willing to do sth adj /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ être disposé à, bien vouloir faire I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem. Unit 1 Vocabulary bank 1
qqch
UNIT 2
to take responsibility (for) (take, v /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/ assumer la responsabilité (de) The sales manager took responsibility for the problem Unit 2 2A
took, taken) that took place in the sales department.
to benefit (from) (benefit, benefitted, v /ˈbenɪfɪt/ bénéficier de I think you could really benefit from his knowledge. Unit 2 2A
benefitted)
remote adj /rɪˈməʊt/ éloigné The farmhouse is remote. Unit 2 2A
a handful of n /ˈhændfʊl/ une poignée de I took a handful of rice. Unit 2 2A
a demand (for) n /dɪˈmɑːnd/ une demande (de) There has been a huge demand for higher pay. Unit 2 2A
stifling adj /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/ étouffant It's stifling in here - can we open a window? Unit 2 2A
profound adj /prəˈfaʊnd/ profond The news came as a profound shock. Unit 2 2A
relevance n /ˈreləvəns/ la pertinence I don't see the relevance of your question. Unit 2 2A
to endanger (reg.) v /ɪnˈdeɪndʒə(r)/ mettre en danger Increased use of plastics could endanger sea life. Unit 2 2A
a grasp (of) n /ɡrɑːsp/ une compréhension (de) The author shows a weak grasp of military strategy. Unit 2 2A
to have respect for sb v /rɪˈspekt/ avoir du respect pour I have the greatest respect for your brother. Unit 2 2A
knowledge (of) n /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ la connaissance (de) He has a wide knowledge of painting and music. Unit 2 2A
harsh adj /hɑːʃ/ dur, sévère The punishment was harsh and unfair. Unit 2 2A
inhabited A: uninhabited adj /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ habité A: inhabité The island is no longer inhabited. Unit 2 2A
neglected adj /nɪˈɡlektɪd/ négligé The child has been neglected for weeks. Unit 2 2C
abandoned adj /əˈbændənd/ abandonné The child was found abandoned but unharmed. Unit 2 2C
tundra n /ˈtʌndrə/ la toundra Life in the tundra is isolated and cold. Unit 2 2C
a sense of n /sens/ un sentiment de He felt an overwhelming sense of loss. Unit 2 2C
inevitably adv /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/ inévitablement Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story. Unit 2 2C
worthwhile adj /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl/ qui en vaut la peine The smile on her face made it all worthwhile. Unit 2 2C
wasteful S: inefficient adj /ˈweɪstfl/ inefficace It's wasteful to move this stuff now if we have to do it Unit 2 2C
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thriving adj /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/ prospère, florissant The music industry is thriving. Unit 2 2C
attractive A: unattractive adj /əˈtræktɪv/ séduisant A: peu séduisant I like John but I don't find him attractive. Unit 2 2C
to care for S: to take care of (take, v /keə(r)/ prendre soin de She took care of him every day. Unit 2 2C
took, taken)
to decline (reg.) v /dɪˈklaɪn/ décliner The company's profits were declining every year. Unit 2 2C
efficient A: inefficient adj /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ efficace A: inefficace We offer a fast, friendly and efficient service. Unit 2 2C
to renovate (reg.) v /ˈrenəveɪt/ rénover The buildings have all been renovated. Unit 2 2C
unappealing A: appealing adj /ʌnəˈpiːlɪŋ/ pas attrayant A: attrayant The room was painted in an unappealing shade of Unit 2 2C
brown.
pointless adj /ˈpɔɪntləs/ inutile We searched until we knew it would be pointless to Unit 2 2C
continue.
sensible A: senseless adj /ˈsensəbl/ sensé A: insensé She's a sensible sort of person. Unit 2 2D
irresistible adj /ɪrɪˈzɪstəbl/ irrésistible I felt an irresistible urge to laugh. Unit 2 2D
incredible adj /ɪnˈkredəbl/ incroyable It seemed incredible that she had been there a week Unit 2 2D
already.
incomprehensible adj /ɪnˌkɒmprɪˈhensəbl/ incompréhensible Some application forms can be incomprehensible. Unit 2 2D
eligible adj /ˈelɪdʒəbl/ éligible Only those over 70 are eligible for the special payment. Unit 2 2D

collectible adj /kəˈlektəbl/ de collection These dolls are very collectible. Unit 2 2D
navigable adj /ˈnævɪɡəbl/ navigable Many of the rivers cease to be navigable. Unit 2 2D
considerable adj /kənˈsɪdərəbl/ considérable The project wasted a considerable amount of time and Unit 2 2D
money.
valuable adj /ˈvæljuəbl/ précieux, de grande valeur The book provides valuable information on recent Unit 2 2D
trends.
advisable adj /ədˈvaɪzəbl/ recommandé, conseillé Early booking is advisable. Unit 2 2D
amicable S: friendly adj /ˈæmɪkəbl/ amical Sue is a very friendly girl. Unit 2 2D
legible A: illegible adj /ˈledʒəbl/ lisible A: illisible The signature was still legible. Unit 2 2D
accessible A: inaccessible adj /əkˈsesəbl/ accessible A: inaccessible The remote area is accessible only by helicopter. Unit 2 2D
flexible A: inflexible adj /ˈfleksəbl/ souple, flexible A: inflexible Our plans need to be flexible enough to cater for the Unit 2 2D
needs of everyone.
visible A: insivible adj /ˈvɪzəbl/ visible A: invisible The house is clearly visible from the beach. Unit 2 2D
audible A: inaudible adj /ˈɔːdəbl/ audible A: inaudible Her voice was barely audible above the noise. Unit 2 2D
edible A: inedible adj /ˈedəbl/ mangeable, comestible A: non The food at the hotel was barely edible. Unit 2 2D
comestible
unacceptable A: acceptable adj /ˌʌnəkˈseptəbl/ inacceptable A: acceptable Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilzed Unit 2 2D
society.
fashionable A: unfashionable adj /fæʃnəbl/ à la mode A: démodé It's becoming fashionable to have long hair again. Unit 2 2D
recognizable A: unrecognizable adj /ˌrekəɡˈnaɪzəbl/ reconnaissable A: The building was easily recognizable as a prison. Unit 2 2E
méconnaissable
knowledgeable adj /ˈnɒlɪdʒəbl/ instruit, savant She is very knowledgeable about plants. Unit 2 2E
well-known adj /ˈwɛlˈnoʊn/ célèbre, connu He is a well-known actor. Unit 2 2E
diverse adj /daɪˈvɜːs/ varié My interests are very diverse. Unit 2 2E
enormous adj /ɪˈnɔːməs/ immense, énorme The problems facing the President are enormous. Unit 2 2E

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vibrant adj /ˈvaɪbrənt/ plein de vie Thailand is at its most vibrant during the New Year Unit 2 2E
celebrations.
awesome adj /ˈɔːsəm/ formidable, génial I just bought this awesome new CD! Unit 2 2E
extraordinary adj /ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/ extraordinaire It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the Unit 2 2E
party.
absolutely adv /ˈæbsəluːtli/ absolument He made it absolutely clear. Unit 2 2E
extremely adv /ɪkˈstriːmli/ extrêmement She found it extremely difficult to get a job. Unit 2 2E
utterly / completely / totally adv /ˈʌtərli/ complètement, totallement We're so utterly different from each other. Unit 2 2E
fairly adv /ˈfeəli/ assez I know him fairly well, but I wouldn't say we were really Unit 2 2E
close friends.
pretty / quite adv /ˈprɪti/ plutôt, assez I'm pretty sure I'll be going. / He plays quite well. Unit 2 2E
a little bit adv /ˈlɪtl bɪt/ un petit peu It was a little bit tedious. Unit 2 2E
tedious adj /ˈtiːdiəs/ pénible, ennuyeux The journey soon became tedious. Unit 2 2E
not particularly adv /nɒt pəˈtɪkjələli/ pas particulièrement I'm not particularly impressed with their performance. Unit 2 2E

kid-friendly adj /kɪd ˈfrendli/ adapté, fait pour les enfants That film was not particularly kid-friendly! Unit 2 2E
spellbinding adj /ˈspelbaɪndɪŋ/ envoûtant It was a spellbinding performance. Unit 2 2E
disappointing adj /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ décevant The outcome of the court case was disappointing for Unit 2 2E
the family involved.
disappointed adj /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ déçu I was so disappointed to learn that you coudln't come. Unit 2 2E

overwhelming adj /əʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/ accablant, qui nous dépasse The evidence against him was overwhelming. Unit 2 2E
overwhelmed adj /əʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/ accablé, submergé I am overwhelmed by the amount of work we have to Unit 2 2E
do.
last-minute adj /lɑːst ˈmɪnɪt/ de dernière minute We booked a last-minute holiday. Unit 2 2E
ideal adj /aɪˈdiːəl/ idéal The trip to Paris will be an ideal opportunity to practise Unit 2 2E
my French.
magnificent adj /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/ magnifique She looked magnificent in her wedding dress. Unit 2 2E
a bay n /beɪ/ une baie The hotel has a magnificent view across the bay. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
an estuary n /ˈestʃuəri/ un estuaire The city sits on the shores of a deep estuary. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a glacier n /ˈɡlæsiə(r)/ un glacier We are going to fly over the glacier in a helicopter this Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
afternoon.
grassland n /ˈɡrɑːslænd/ la prairie The grassland is currently at risk. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
ice-floe n /ˈaɪs fləʊ/ la banquise In spring, the ice-floes break up. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a stream n /striːm/ un ruisseau We waded across a shallow stream. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a mountain range n /ˈmaʊntən reɪndʒ/ une chaîne de montagnes The mountain range forms a natural border between Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
the two countries.
a peninsula n /pəˈnɪnsjələ/ une péninsule The entire Balkan peninsula is very popular in summer. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2

a plain n /pleɪn/ une plaine The Great Plains of North America. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a pond n /pɒnd/ un bassin, une marre, un étang We have a pond in our garden. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a swamp n /swɒmp/ un marais There are alligators in the swamp. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
an asteroid n /ˈæstərɔɪd/ un astéroïde You might find an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2

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a constellation n /kɒnstəˈleɪʃn/ une constellation The Little Bear constellation is still used by navigators at Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
sea.
a galaxy n /ˈɡæləksi/ une galaxie The stars make up part of our galaxy. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2

a meteorite n /ˈmiːtiəraɪt/ une météorite Originally, scientists thought that the impression was a Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
crater caused by a meteorite hitting the Earth.
the moon n /muːn/ la lune There's no moon tonight. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a planet n /ˈplænɪt/ une planète The Earth is an example of a planet. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
the solar system n /ˈsəʊlə ˌsɪstəm/ le système solaire We don't know how many solar systems there are in Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
each galaxy.
a star n /stɑː(r)/ une étoile That star is part of a constellation. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
the sun n /sʌn/ le soleil The sun usually sets earlier in winter. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
the universe n /ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/ l'univers The idea of a parallel universe is hard to grasp. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a bus shelter n /ˈbʌs ˌʃeltə(r)/ un abribus We stood under the bus shelter to get out of the rain. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a cycle path n /ˈsaɪkl ˌpɑːθ/ une piste cyclable I use the cycle path whenever possible. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a high-rise building S: a skyscraper n /ˈhaɪraɪz ˌbɪldɪŋ/ gratte-ciel I live on the top floor of a skyscraper. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a road sign n /rəʊd saɪn/ un panneau routier The road sign was not very easy to see at night. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
an industrial estate n /ɪnˌdʌstriəl ɪˈsteɪt/ une zone industrielle The office is based on an industrial estate. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a parking meter n /ˈpɑːkɪŋ ˌmiːtə(r)/ un parcmètre To get a ticket you must use the parking meter. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
a pedestrian crossing n /pəˌdestriən ˈkrɒsɪŋ/ un passage piéton To cross the road safely please use the pedestrian Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
crossing.
a speed bump n /ˈspiːd ˌbʌmp/ un dos d'âne You must slow down when driving over a speed bump. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2

boarded-up adj /ˌbɔːdɪd ˈʌp/ barricadé Most buildings along the street had been boarded-up. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
to crumble (reg.) adj /ˈkrʌmblɪŋ/ s'effondrer The cliff is gradually crumbling away. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
derelict adj /ˈderəlɪkt/ abandonné, délâbré The canal has been derelict for many years. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
flourishing S: prosperous adj /ˈflʌrɪʃɪŋ/ florissant, prospère He enjoyed a flourishing career. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
refurbished adj /ˌriːˈfɜːbɪʃt/ remis à neuf The theatre has been extensively refurbished. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
robust adj /rəʊˈbʌst/ robuste She was almost ninety, but still very robust. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
shabby adj /ˈʃæbi/ misérable, miteux The outside of the house was beginning to look shabby. Unit 2 Vocabulary bank 2
UNIT 3
to pick (out) (reg.) phr v /pɪk aʊt/ choisir I need to pick out some clothes for my interview Unit 3 3A
tomorrow.
stuff n (uncountable) /stʌf/ du fourbi, du bazard What's all this stuff on my desk? Unit 3 3A
to spread out (spread, spread, phr v /spred aʊt/ (s')étaler There's more room to spread out in first class. Unit 3 3A
spread)
a pile of / piles of n /paɪlz əv/ une pile de / des piles de There were piles of clothes everywhere. Unit 3 3A
mountains of n /ˈmaʊntənz əv/ des montagnes de We made mountains of sandwiches. Unit 3 3A
a stack of n /stæks ɒv/ un tas de I've got stacks of work to do. Unit 3 3A
to run out (of) (run, ran, run) phr v /rʌn aʊt/ être à court (de) We've run out of milk. Unit 3 3A
to amass (reg.) v /əˈmæs/ recueillir, amasser They are going to amass a wealth of information Unit 3 3A
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an object n /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/ un objet Glass and plastic objects lined the shelves. Unit 3 3A
a possession n /pəˈzeʃn/ une possession The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. Unit 3 3A
junk n (uncountable) /dʒʌŋk/ le bazard, le bric-à-brac I've cleared out all that old junk that was in the attic. Unit 3 3A
a heap of n /hiːp əv/ un tas, un amas de I've got a heap of things to do. Unit 3 3A
to accumulate (reg.) v /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/ (s')accumuler Dust and dirt soon accumulate if the house is not Unit 3 3A
cleaned regularly.
a product n /ˈprɒdʌkt/ un produit We are selling more products online than ever before. Unit 3 3A
to opt out (reg.) phr v /ɒpt aʊt/ choisir/décider de ne pas Everyone else went on the school trip but I opted out. Unit 3 3A
participer à qqch
belongings n (always plural) /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz/ les affaires, les possessions She packed her few belongings in a bag and left. Unit 3 3A
to get rid of (get, got, got) phr v /ɡet rɪd əv/ se débarrasser de I can't get rid of this headache. Unit 3 3A
clutter n (uncountable) /ˈklʌtə(r)/ le désordre The room seems to be full of clutter. Unit 3 3A
to bin (bin, binned, binned) v /bɪn/ jeter à la poubelle Please bin your old socks! Unit 3 3A
to throw out S: to throw away phr v /θrəʊ aʊt/ jeter, se débarrasser de I am going to throw all my old clothes away! Unit 3 3A
(throw, threw, thrown)
to help (out) (reg.) phr v /help aʊt/ aider He's always willing to help out. Unit 3 3A
loads of / lots of n /ləʊdz əv/ beaucoup de I have loads of work to do after school. Unit 3 3A
rubbish S: trash, garbage n (uncountable) /rʌbɪʃ/ les déchets The streets were littered with rubbish. Unit 3 3A
to hoard (reg.) v /hɔːd/ stocker, accumuler Don't hoard all your favourite sweets. Unit 3 3A
to sort out (reg.) phr v /sɔːt aʊt/ résoudre I haven't got time to sort out that stuff. Unit 3 3A
to drop out of (drop, dropped, phr v /drɒp aʊt əv/ arrêter, abandonner qqch I am going to drop out of science as it is too hard. Unit 3 3A
dropped)
to spill sth (out) / to spill (out) (reg.) phr v /spɪl aʊt/ renverser qqch / se renverser My tea spilled (out) onto the floor. Unit 3 3A
to take out (take, took, taken) phr v /teɪk aʊt/ sortir, emmener dehors I am going to take all these clothes out of my wardrobe. Unit 3 3A

to wear out (wear, wore, worn) phr v /weə(r) aʊt/ user I wore out my shoes trekking in the Alps. Unit 3 3A
to reach out to sb (reg.) phr v /riːtʃ aʊt tə/ atteindre, entrer en contact avec She used her blog to reach out to teens. Unit 3A
qq'un
rusty adj /ˈrʌsti/ rouillé The car is very rusty. Unit 3 3C
wooden adj /ˈwʊdn/ en bois Our dining table is wooden. Unit 3 3C
aluminium adj / n /æljəˈmɪniəm/ en aluminium / l'aluminium We chose aluminium window frames. Unit 3 3C
copper adj / n /ˈkɒpə(r)/ en cuivre / le cuivre The copper sun sank into the sea. Unit 3 3C
bronze adj / n /brɒnz/ en bronze / le bronze There's a bronze statue outside the museum. Unit 3 3C
paper adj / n /ˈpeɪpə(r)/ en papier / le papier She made a paper aeroplane. Unit 3 3C
plastic adj / n /ˈplæstɪk/ en plastique / le plastique Can you pass me those plastic cups? Unit 3 3C
silk n /sɪlk/ la soie Her skin was as smooth as silk. Unit 3 3C
silky adj. /sɪlk/ de soie, en soie My favourite dress is this beautiful blue silky dress. Unit 3 3C
dated adj /ˈdeɪtɪd/ démodé The furniture is very dated. Unit 3 3C
decaying adj /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/ en ruines Go behind those decaying wooden buildings. Unit 3 3C
smooth adj /smuːð/ lisse The painting had a smooth surface. Unit 3 3C
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broad adj /brɔːd/ large (souvent utilisé pour parler The boy had broad shoulders. Unit 3 3C
des épaules)
triangular adj /traɪˈæŋɡjələ(r)/ triangulaire She has very broad triangular shoulders. Unit 3 3C
rectangular adj /rekˈtæŋɡjələ(r)/ rectangulaire There is a large rectangular table in the room. Unit 3 3C
controversial adj /kɒntrəˈvɜːʃl/ controversé Winston Churchill and Richard Nixon were both Unit 3 3C
controversial figures.
German adj /ˈdʒɜːmən/ allemand My friend is a German artist. Unit 3 3C
Indian adj /ˈɪndiən/ hindou The first Indian curry appeared in a British cookbook in Unit 3 3C
the eighteenth century.
crushed adj /krʌʃt/ écrasé I'm looking for crushed aluminium cans. Unit 3 3C
tangled adj /tæŋɡld/ emmêlé You need to brush your hair, it's all tangled in knots! Unit 3 3C
ripped adj /rɪpt/ déchiré Oh no! My dress is ripped. Unit 3 3C
huge adj /hjuːdʒ/ immense He gazed up at her with huge brown eyes. Unit 3 3C
tiny adj /ˈtaɪni/ minuscule Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. Unit 3 3C
winding adj /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/ sinueux It is a long and winding road. Unit 3 3C
witty adj /ˈwɪti/ spirituel, plein d'esprit She often used witty remarks. Unit 3 3C
contemporary adj /kənˈtemprəri/ contemporain I'm not a fan of contemporary art. Unit 3 3C
delicate S: fragile adj /delɪkət/ fragile The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. Unit 3 3C

troubling adj /ˈtrʌblɪŋ/ troublant This is a troubling development for the Prime Minister. Unit 3 3C

stunning adj /ˈstʌnɪŋ/ éblouissant, magnifique You look absolutely stunning! Unit 3 3C
colourful adj /ˈkʌləfl/ coloré The male birds are more colourful than the female Unit 3 3C
birds.
an antique adj /ænˈtiːk/ une antiquité That desk is an antique. Unit 3 3C
abstract adj /ˈæbstrækt/ abstrait The research shows that young children are capable of Unit 3 3C
thinking in abstract terms.
handmade adj /ˌhan(d) ˈmeɪd/ fait à la main He has expensive handmade leather shoes. Unit 3 3D
well-earned adj /ˌwel ˈɜːnd/ bien mérité Her break was well-earned! Unit 3 3D
wide-ranging adj /ˌwaɪd ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/ vaste The commission has been given wide-ranging powers. Unit 3 3D
broad-minded adj /ˌbrɔːd ˈmaɪndɪd/ ouvert d'esprit She was very broad-minded! Unit 3 3D
well-documented adj /ˌwel ˈdɒkjumentɪd/ bien documenté The problem is well-documented. Unit 3 3D
well-known adj /ˌwel ˈnəʊn/ célèbre, connu His books are not well-known. Unit 3 3D
much-anticipated adj /ˌmʌtʃ ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd/ très attendu The business deal was much-anticipated. Unit 3 3D
thought-provoking adj /ˈθɔːt prəˌvəʊkɪŋ/ qui fait réfléchir A brilliant and thought-provoking play. Unit 3 3D
heartbreaking adj /ˈhɑːt ˌbreɪkɪŋ/ qui fend le cœur It's heartbreaking to see him wasting his life like this. Unit 3 3D
highly-respected adj /ˌhaɪli rɪˈspektɪd/ très respecté He is highly-respected in the business world. Unit 3 3D
fast-paced adj /ˌfɑːst ˈpeɪst/ palpitant The movie was fast-paced and fun. Unit 3 3D
mind-blowing adj /ˈmaɪnd ˌbləʊɪŋ/ hallucinant, époustouflant Watching your baby being born is a mind-blowing Unit 3 3D
experience.
self-defeating adj /ˌself dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/ contre-productif Paying children too much attention when they Unit 3 3D
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never-ending adj /ˌnevər ˈendɪŋ/ sans fin Housework is a never-ending task. Unit 3 3D
breathtaking adj /ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ/ à couper le souffle The scene was one of breathtaking beauty. Unit 3 3D
a chest of drawers (UK) / a dresser n /ˌtʃest əv ˈdrɔːz/ /ˈdrɛsə/ une commode Can you put your clothes away in the chest of drawers Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
(US) please?
a cooker (UK) / a stove (US) n /ˈkʊkə(r)/ /stəʊv/ une cuisinière (appareil ménager) Don't forget to turn off the cooker after using it. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
curtains (UK) / drapes (US) n /ˈkɜːtn/ /dreɪps/ des rideaux It was ten in the morning but the curtains were still Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
drawn.
a dustbin (UK) / a trash can (US) n /ˈdʌstbɪn/ une poubelle A dustbin is a large container outside your house where Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
you throw things away.
a flat (UK) / an apartment (US) n /flat/ /əˈpɑːtmənt/ un appartement Our flat is on the top floor. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a garden (UK) / a yard (US) n /ˈɡɑːdn/ /jɑːd/ un jardin The children enjoy playing in the garden. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a lift (UK) / an elevator (US) n /lɪft/ /ˈɛlɪveɪtə/ un ascenseur The lift took us to the top floor. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a tap (UK) / a faucet (US) n /tap/ /ˈfɔːsɪt/ un robinet Turn the tap on/off to control the water flow. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a torch (UK) / a flashlight (US) n /tɔːtʃ/ /ˈflaʃlʌɪt/ une lampe de poche She used a torch to find her way in the dark. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a wardrobe (UK) / a closet (US) n /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ un placard The house has a fitted wardrobe in every bedroom. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a coin n /kɔɪn/ une pièce de monnaie I have a lot of coins in my purse. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a helmet n /ˈhelmɪt/ un casque Always wear a helmet when cycling on the road. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a jewel n /ˈdʒuːəl/ un bijou The family jewels are locked away in a safe. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a mask n /mɑːsk/ un masque The robbers wore masks to disguise their faces. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a mummy n /ˈmʌmi/ une momie The museum has an Egyptian mummy. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a pottery n /ˈpɒtəri/ une poterie He has an extensive collection of nineteeth-century Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
pottery.
a sculpture n /ˈskʌlptʃə(r)/ une sculpture There is a sculpture at the entrance of the building. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a statue n /ˈstætʃuː/ une statue The statue of Queen Victoria was made of bronze. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a tablet n /ˈtæblət/ une tablette This tablet is from Ancient Egypt. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a tool n /tuːl/ un outil Always select the right tools for the job. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a vase n /vɑːz/ un vase Can you put the flowers in the vase? Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
a weapon n /ˈwepən/ une arme The police still haven't found the murder weapon. Unit 3 Vocabulary bank 3
UNIT 4
a disability n /dɪsəˈbɪləti/ un handicap His disability means he is entitled to extra support. Unit 4 4A
an engineer n /ˌendʒɪˈnɪə(r)/ un ingénieur They're sending an engineer to fix the phone. Unit 4 4A
a cause n /kɔːz/ une cause Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. Unit 4 4A
baldness n /ˈbɔːldnəs/ la calvitie He wore a hat to hide his baldness. Unit 4 4A
short-sightedness n /ˌˌʃɔːt ˈsaɪtɪdnəs/ la myopie Her short-sightedness meant she missed most of the Unit 4 4A
play.
deafness n /ˈdefnəs/ la surdité His deafness has never affected him in life. Unit 4 4A
an aggression n /əˈɡreʃn/ une agression The research shows that computer games may cause Unit 4 4A
aggression.
obesity n /əʊˈbiːsəti/ l'obésité Obesity can increase the risk of heart disease. Unit 4 4A
an imperfection n /ˌɪmpəˈfekʃn/ une imperfection The only slight imperfection in the painting is a scratch Unit 4 4A
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a burden n /ˈbɜːdn/ un poids, une charge The main burden of caring for old people falls on the Unit 4 4A
state.
the mind n /maɪnd/ l'esprit There were all kinds of thoughts running through my Unit 4 4A
mind.
a screen n /skriːn/ un écran They were staring at the television screen. Unit 4 4A
depression n /dɪˈpreʃn/ la dépression She suffered from severe depression after losing her Unit 4 4A
job.
an addiction n /əˈdɪkʃn/ une dépendance He is now fighting his addiction to alcohol. Unit 4 4A
to shift (reg.) v /ʃɪft/ déplacer Could you help me shift some furniture? Unit 4 4A
to break sb's heart (break, broke, idiom /breɪk ˌsʌmbədiz hɑːt/ briser le cœur de quelqu'un It breaks my heart to see you like this. Unit 4 4C
broken)
to come to your senses (come, came, idiom ˌkʌm tə jɔː(r) ˈsensɪz/ revenir à la raison I wish you would come to your senses and look for a Unit 4 4C
come) better job.
to dig your heels in (dig, dug, dug) idiom ˌdɪɡ jɔː(r) hiːlz ɪn/ s'entêter They dug their heels in and would not lower the price. Unit 4 4C

a weight off your shoulders idiom /weɪt ɒf jɔː(r) ˈʃəʊldəz/ un poids en moins sur les épaules It will be a weight off your shoulders when you finish Unit 4 4C
your dissertation.
hard to swallow idiom /hɑːd tə ˈswɒləʊ/ difficile à accepter The terms of the agreement were hard to swallow. Unit 4 4C
more to sb than meets the eye idiom /ðeə(r) aɪz mɔː(r) tə ˈsʌmbədi plus qu'il n'y paraît I don't know, there is more to her than meets the eye. Unit 4 4C
ðæn miːts ði aɪ/
warts and all idiom /wɔːts ænd ɔːl/ avec tous les défauts The documentary shows the life of a fashion model, Unit 4 4C
warts and all.
lifeless adj /ˈlaɪfləs/ sans vie He knelt beside her lifeless body. Unit 4 4D
dismally adv /ˈdɪzməli/ lamentablement The completion rates this year are dismally low. Unit 4 4D
flowing adj /ˈfləʊɪŋ/ fluide, qui vole Her flowing black hair framed her pretty face. Unit 4 4D
pearly adj /ˈpɜːli/ nacré She had pearly white teeth. Unit 4 4D
watery adj /ˈwɔːtəri/ larmoyant Her eyes were red and watery. Unit 4 4D
shrivelled adj /ˈʃrɪvld/ ratatiné He was a shrivelled old man. Unit 4 4D
to slip sb's mind (slip, slipped, idiom /slɪp jɔː(r) maɪnd/ sortir de l'esprit I'm sorry I didn't tell you, it completely slipped my Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
slipped) mind.
to cross sb's mind (reg.) idiom /krɒs jɔː(r) maɪnd/ traverser l'esprit It never crossed my mind that she might lose. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
to give sb a piece of your mind (give, idiom /ɡɪv ˈsʌmbədi ə piːs ɒv jɔː(r) donner de ses nouvelles à qqn, lui I'd like to give her a piece of my mind! Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
gave, given) maɪnd/ montrer son mécontentement

to go out of your mind (go, went, idiom /ɡəʊ aʊt ɒv jɔː(r) maɪnd/ perdre la tête, devenir fou You're lending them money? Have you gone out of your Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
gone) mind?
to have sth on your mind (have, had, idiom /ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒn jɔː(r) maɪnd/ avoir qqch à l'esprit Don't bother your father tonight - he's got a lot on his Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
had) mind.
to be in two minds idiom /bi ɪn tuː maɪndz/ être indécis She's in two minds about accepting his invitation. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
to take your mind off sth (take, took, idiom /teɪk jɔː(r) se changer les idées Painting helped take her mind off her troubles. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
taken) maɪnd ɒf ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
to keep in mind (keep, kept, kept) idiom /kiːp ɪn maɪnd/ garder à l'esprit I'll keep that in mind for future reference. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
to make up your mind (make, made, idiom /meɪk ʌp jɔː(r) maɪnd/ se décider They're both beautiful - I can't make up my mind. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
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to change your mind (reg.) idiom /tʃeɪndʒ jɔː(r) maɪnd/ changer d'avis Nothing will make me change my mind. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
an artery n /ˈɑːtəri/ une artère There is a severed artery in his wrist. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
a bone n /bəʊn/ un os He survived the accident and didn't even break a bone. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4

the brain n /breɪn/ le cerveau There is a lot of damage to the brain. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
the heart n /hɑːt/ le cœur The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4

the liver n /ˈlɪvə(r)/ le foie His liver was very healthy. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
the lungs n /lʌŋ/ les poumon Smoking can damage your lungs. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
a rib n /rɪb/ une côte He broke his ribs playing football. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
the skin n /skɪn/ la peau The snake sheds its skin once a year. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
the skull n /skʌl/ le crâne Her skull was damaged in the accident. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
the spine n /spaɪn/ la colonne vertébrale I hurt my spine when I fell over playing football. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
the stomach n /ˈstʌmək/ l'estomac It's not a good idea to swim on an empty stomach. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
a vein n /veɪn/ une veine The nurse was having trouble finding a vein in his arm. Unit 4 Vocabulary bank 4
UNIT 5
to move on (reg.) phr v /muːv ɒn/ tourner la page Can we move on to the next item on the agenda? Unit 5 5A
to cheer (sb) (on) (reg.) phr v /tʃɪə(r) ɒn/ encourager (qq'un) I've come to the football game to cheer on my brother! Unit 5 5A

to switch on (reg.) phr v /swɪtʃ ɒn/ allumer Can you switch on the lights please? Unit 5 5A
to turn on (reg.) phr v /tɜːn ɒn/ " I turn on my computer and check Facebook before Unit 5 5A
going to school.
to carry on doing sth (carry, carried, phr v /ˈkæri ɒn/ continuer de faire qqch They will carry on misbehaving. Unit 5 5A
carried)
to keep on doing sth (keep, kept, phr v /kiːp ɒn/ " " " " Just keep on walking! Unit 5 5A
kept)
to slip on (slip, slipped, slipped) phr v /slɪp ɒn/ enfiler des habits He slipped on a coat over his sweatshirt. Unit 5 5A
to throw on (throw, threw, thrown) phr v /θrəʊ ɒn/ " " " I threw on my clothes before breakfast. Unit 5 5A
to add (on) (reg.) phr v /æd ɒn/ ajouter She added an extra week on to her holiday. Unit 5 5A
to go on (go, went, gone) phr v /ɡəʊ ɒn/ continuer Life must go on. Unit 5 5A
to cling on to (cling, clung, clung) phr v /klɪŋ ɒn/ s'accrocher He had one last hope to cling on to. Unit 5 5A
to urge sb (on) (reg.) phr v /ɜːdʒ ɒn/ encourager qq'un She could hear him urging her on as she ran. Unit 5 5A
to live on (sth) (reg.) phr v /lɪv ɒn/ vivre de qqch / demeurer, My salary isn't enough for us to live on. / Bob Marley's Unit 5 5A
perdurer memory will always live on.
come on! phr v /kʌm ɒn/ allez! Come on! We don't have much time. Unit 5 5A
to entrust sb to do sth (reg.) v /ɪnˈtrʌst/ confier une tâche à qq'un / faire Mum has entrusted me to cook Christmas dinner! Unit 5 5A
confiance à qq'un pour effectuer
une tâche correctement

to enlarge (reg.) v /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/ agrandir, élargir There are plans to enlarge the recreation area. Unit 5 5A
to empower sb (reg.) v /ɪmˈpaʊə(r)/ autonomiser, donner à qq'un les There are lots of ways to empower the poor. Unit 5 5A
moyens de faire qqch
to enable sb to do sth (reg.) S: to v /ɪˈneɪbl/ This evidence will enable us to come to a conclusion. Unit 5 5A
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to enclose (reg.) v /ɪnˈkləʊz/ joindre I will enclose the tard with iron railings. Units 5 5A
enclosed / attached v /ɪnˈkləʊz/ joint, ci-joint Please find enclosed to this email, the document you Units 5 5A
asked for.
to ensure (reg.) v /ɪnˈʃʊə(r)/ veiller à, s'assurer de Please ensure all lights are switched off. Unit 5 5A
to encourage sb to do sth (reg.) v /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ encourager Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. Unit 5 5A
to entitle sb to (do) sth (reg.) / to v /ɪnˈtaɪtl/ donner le droit à qq de (faire) This ticket entitles you to travel first class. / I entitled Unit 5 5A
entitle qqch / intituler my last short story "Never Ever."
from my point of view idiom /frɒm maɪ pɔɪnt ɒv vjuː/ de mon point de vue From my point of view, the party was a complete Unit 5 5C
success.
I take your point idiom /teɪk jɔː(r) pɔɪnt/ je vois où vous voulez en venir Okay, I take your point. Unit 5 5C
the point is idiom /ðə pɔɪnt aɪz/ le fait est que The point is, you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a Unit 5 5C
doctor.
at some point idiom /ət səm pɔɪnt/ à un moment donné At some point, I will become a teacher. Unit 5 5C
up to a point idiom /ʌp tə ə pɔɪnt/ jusqu'à un certain point I agree with you up to a point. Unit 5 5C
on the point of doing sth idiom /ɒn ðə pɔɪnt ɒv/ sur le point de faire qqch I am on the point of resigning. Unit 5 5C
to point out (reg.) phr v /pɔɪnt aʊt/ faire remarquer, indiquer, signaler She tried in vain to point out the seriousness of the Unit 5 5C
situation.
a preface n /ˈprefəs/ une préface I always read the preface first. Unit 5 5D
quirky adj /ˈkwɜːki/ décalé, original, bizarre She has a quirky sense of humour. Unit 5 5D
to transcend (reg.) v /trænˈsend/ transcender, dépasser They transcend time and space. Unit 5 5D
ruthless adj /ˈruːθləs/ cruel, sans pitié The way she behaved towards him was utterly ruthless. Unit 5 5D

a protagonist n /prəˈtæɡənɪst/ un protagoniste He is a leading protagonist of the conservation Unit 5 5D

movement.
a villain n /ˈvɪlən/ un méchant He often plays the part of the villain. Unit 5 5D
an abuse n /əˈbjuːs/ un abus I couldn't stand the abuse, so I left. Unit 5 5D
a pinnacle n /ˈpɪnəkl/ une apogée, un sommet She had reached the pinnacle of her career. Unit 5 5D
chilling adj /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/ effrayant, qui donne froid dans le The film evokes chilling reminders of the war. Unit 5 5D
dos
complex adj /ˈkɒmpleks/ complexe The human brain is very complex. Unit 5 5E
intricate adj /ˈɪntrɪkət/ " They have an intricate network of consumers. Unit 5 5E
moving adj /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ émouvant, touchant It is a deeply moving experience. Unit 5 5E
touching adj /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ " , " It was a touching story that moved so many of us to Unit 5 5E
tears.
insightful adj /ˈɪnsaɪtfʊl/ judicieux, pertinent Thank you for the insightful comments. Unit 5 5E
perceptive adj /pəˈseptɪv/ " , " It was very perceptive of you to notice that. Unit 5 5E
gripping adj /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/ passionnant, captivant His books are so gripping. Unit 5 5E
riveting adj /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ " , " As usual, she gave a riveting performance. Unit 5 5E
meaningful A: meaningless adj /ˈmiːnɪŋfl/ significatif A: dénué de sens She gave me a meaningful look. Unit 5 5E
expressive adj /ɪkˈspresɪv/ expressif She has wonderfully expressive eyes. Unit 5 5E
as far as I know idiom /əz fɑː(r) əz aɪ nəʊ/ autant que je sache As far as I know, there is no cause for concern. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
as soon as possible idiom /əz suːn əz ˈpɒsəbl/ dès que possible We will get your order to you as soon as possible. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5

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bye for now idiom /baɪ fɔː(r) naʊ/ à plus tard Okay then, bye for now! Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
by the way idiom /baɪ ðə weɪ/ au fait, à propos By the way, I found that book you were looking for. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
for what it's worth idiom /fɔː(r) wɒt ɪts wɜːθ/ si tu veux mon avis I prefer this colour, for what it's worth. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
for your information idiom /fɔː(r) jɔː(r) ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/ pour ton/votre information For your information, I don't even have a car. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
in my humble opinion idiom /ɪn maɪ ˈhʌmbl əˈpɪnjən/ à mon humble avis In my humble opinion, it's a very sound investment. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
to laugh out loud (reg.) idiom /lɑːf aʊt laʊd/ hurler de rire The best scenes in the movie made me laugh out loud. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
thanks in advance idiom /θæŋks ɪn ədˈvɑːns/ merci d'avance Thanks in advance for agreeing to lend me the money. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5

too much information /tuː mʌtʃ ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/ trop d'informations Okay, that's too much information! Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
you only live once idiom /ju ˈəʊnli lɪv wʌns/ on ne vit qu'une fois Do the bungee jump - you only live once! Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
the front cover n /frʌnt ˈkʌvə(r)/ la couverture d'un livre The front cover looks amazing. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
the back cover n /bæk ˈkʌvə/ la quatrième de couverture I only read the back cover. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
a bibliography n /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/ une bibliographie There is a useful bibliography at the end of each Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
chapter.
a contents page n /kənˈtents peɪdʒ/ un sommaire, une table des The contents page will help you find what you are Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
matières looking for.
a glossary n /ˈɡlɒsəri/ un glossaire There is a glossary of financial terms at the back. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
an index n /ˈɪndeks/ un index Look it up in the index. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
the title page n /ˈtaɪtl peɪdʒ/ la page de titre The title page is found at the front of the book. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
the dust jacket n /dʌst ˈdʒækɪt/ la jaquette d'un livre Take the dust jacket off the book before reading. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
a hardback n /ˈhɑːdbæk/ un livre relié What's the price of the hardback? Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
a paperback n /ˈpeɪpəbæk/ un livre de poche When is it coming out in paperback? Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
the spine n /spaɪn/ la reliure d'un livre The spine looks very worn. Unit 5 Vocabulary bank 5
UNIT 6
to set the agenda (set, set, set) idiom /əˈdʒendə/ fixer l'ordre du jour Can you set the agenda for tomorrow's meeting? Unit 6 6A
to scrutinize (reg.) v /ˈskruːtənaɪz/ examiner attentivement She leaned forward to scrutinize their faces. Unit 6 6A
to explore (reg.) v /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ explorer I want to explore many different countries. Unit 6 6A
to expose (reg.) corruption v+n /kəˈrʌpʃn/ dénoncer la corruption It is important that we expose corruption in Unit 6 6A
government.
to trace (reg.) the source v+n /sɔːs/ retracer l'origine A lot of my research involves tracing sources of Unit 6 6A
information.
to spread a rumour (spread, spread, v + n /ˈruːmə(r)/ répandre une rumeur Please don't spread rumours about people. Unit 6 6A
spread)
to lack credibility (reg.) v+n /ˌkredəˈbɪləti/ manquer de crédibilité They lack credibility. Unit 6 6A
to go viral (go, went, gone) v + adj. /ɡəʊ ˈvaɪrəl/ faire le buzz We will go viral with this YouTube video. Unit 6 6A
to make the headlines (make, made, idiom /ˈhedlaɪnz/ faire les gros titres That announcement is going to make the headlines. Unit 6 6A
made)
terrified adj /ˈterɪfaɪd/ terrifié I'm terrified of spiders! Unit 6 6A
to fall for a scam (fall, fell, fallen) v+n /skæm/ (être victime d'une) escroquerie Be careful not to fall for the phone scam. Unit 6 6A
to be armed (with) (be, was/were, v + adj /ɑːmd/ être armé (de) Be careful, they are going to be armed and dangerous. Unit 6 6A
been)
to scramble (up) (reg.) v /ˈskræmbl/ grimper, escalader She managed to scramble up the wall. Unit 6 6A

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to delve into sth (reg.) v /delv/ fouiller dans qqch (sens propre ou Let me delve into your bag. Unit 6 6A
figuré)
to rig (rig, rigged, rigged) v /rɪɡ/ truquer He said the election had been rigged. Unit 6 6A
a cover-up n /ˈkʌvər ʌp/ une dissimulation Government sources denied there had been a Unit 6 6A
deliberate cover-up.
accountability n /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/ la responsabilité Lack of accountability has corroded public respect for Unit 6 6A
business and political leaders.
vulnerable adj /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ vulnérable Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu. Unit 6 6A
devastated adj /ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/ dévasté, accablé de chagrin His family is absolutely devastated. Unit 6 6A
out of one's depth idiom /aʊt əv jɔː(r) depθ/ dépassé, n'en pas connaître assez I felt totally out of my depth in my new job. Unit 6 6C
sur le sujet
in the limelight idiom /ɪn ðə ˈlaɪmlaɪt/ sous le feux des projecteurs She is always in the limelight. Unit 6 6C
to go out on a limb (go, went, gone) / idiom /aʊt ɒn ə lɪm/ prendre des risques Are you prepared to go out on a limb? Unit 6 6C
a limb = a tree branch
in step with idiom /ɪn step wɪð/ en accord, en rythme, en phase Your plans are in step with the company's. Unit 6 6C
avec
out of character idiom /aʊt əv ˈkærəktə(r)/ surprenant, qui ne ressemble pas Her behaviour last night was completely out of Unit 6 6C
à la personnalité de la personne character.
out of favour idiom /aʊt əv ˈfeɪvə(r)/ ne plus avoir la cote He is out of favour with the boss! Unit 6 6C
in one's element idiom /ɪn jɔː(r) ˈelɪmənt/ dans son élément, comme un When skating, I am in my element. Unit 6 6C
poisson dans l'eau
in the offing / the offing = le large, la idiom /ɪn ðə ˈɒfɪŋ/ au programme, à l'horizon I hear there are more staff changes in the offing. Unit 6 6C
haute mer
to shoot on location (shoot, shot, idiom /ʃɒt ɒn ləʊˈkeɪʃn/ tourner sur place The film will be shot on location. Unit 6 6D
shot)
to stage (reg.) adj /steɪdʒd/ mettre en scène The programme had staged scenes. Unit 6 6D
archival footage n /ˌɑːkɑɪvl ˈfʊtɪdʒ/ des images d'archive The program takes a look at the class with archival Unit 6 6D
footage from the 1960's.
a (musical) score S: a soundtrack n /skɔː(r)/ une bande originale The film won an award for best original score. Unit 6 6D
fly-on-the-wall adj /flaɪ ɒn ðə wɔːl/ sur le vif Fly-on-the-wall documentaries are really interesting. Unit 6 6D
crowdfunding n /ˈkraʊd ˌfʌndɪŋ/ le financement collectif Musicians, filmmakers, and artists have successfully Unit 6 6D
raised funds and fostered awareness through
crowdfunding.

a docu-ganda n /ˌdɒkju ˈɡændə/ un documentaire de propagande I was shocked by how manipulative it was. It was not a Unit 6 6D
documentary, it was docu-ganda.
a riddle n /ˈrɪdl/ une énigme I am going to solve the riddle! Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a gem n /dʒem/ une pierre précieuse A crown is often studded with gems. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
to ban (ban, banned, banned) v /bæn/ interdire There was a campaign to ban smoking in public places. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a plea n /pliː/ un appel, une requête She made an impassioned plea for help. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a bid n /bɪd/ une candidature, une offre They lost the bid to host the Olympics. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
to quit (quit, quit, quit) v /kwɪt/ démissionner, arrêter If I don't get more money I'll quit. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
to vow (reg.) v /vaʊ/ jurer, faire serment He vowed never to make the same mistake again. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
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to back sb/sth (reg.) v /bæk/ soutenir qq'un/qqch My parents backed my decision to move abroad. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
to curb (reg.) v /kɜːb/ réfréner He needs to learn to curb his temper. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
an audio engineer n /ˈɔːdiəʊ ˌendʒɪˈnɪə(r)/ un ingénieur du son He has got a job as an audio engineer for the BBC. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a boom n /buːm/ une perche (micro) The boom was too close to the actor. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a costume designer n /ˈkɒstjuːm dɪˈzaɪnə/ un costumier She was a costume designer for a theatre company. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a prop n /prɒp/ un accessoire He is responsible for all the stage props and lighting. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
lighting n /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ l'éclairage The building needs improved security and lighting. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a location n /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/ un lieu Our honeymoon will be in a secret location. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a screenplay n /ˈskriːnpleɪ/ un scénario She won an Oscar for the film's screenplay. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a scriptwriter n /ˈskrɪptraɪtə(r)/ un scénariste The scriptwriter will write the play. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a storyboard artist n /ˈstɔːribɔːd ˈaːtɪst/ un artiste qui crée le storyborad He was a storyboard artist. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
d'un film
a storyline n /ˈstɔːrilaɪn/ une intrigue The storyline was based on a true story. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
a stuntman n /ˈstʌntmæn/ un cascadeur The actor had a stuntman for some of the dangerous Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
scenes.
a voice-over n /ˈvɔɪs əʊvə(r)/ une voix off She does the voice-over for that TV show. Unit 6 Vocabulary bank 6
UNIT 7
to set off (set, set, set) phr v /set ɒf/ se mettre en route We will set off for London just after breakfast. Unit 7 7A
a new lease of life idiom /njuː liːs ɒv laɪf/ un nouveau départ, un nouvel élan Since her operation, she's had a new lease of life. Unit 7 7A

a shelf life n /ʃelf laɪf/ une durée de conservation The product has a guaranteed shelf life of 60 days. Unit 7 7A
to put off (put, put, put) phr v /pʊt ɒf/ reporter, remettre à plus tard We've had to put off our wedding until September. Unit 7 7A
to breathe life into (reg.) idiom /briːð laɪf ˈɪntə/ redonner la vie à, ranimer The results of their research have breathed new life Unit 7 7A
into the debate.
to fend off (reg.) phr v /fend ɒf/ éviter, contourner She managed to fend off questions about new tax Unit 7 7A
increases.
from every walk of life idiom /ˈevri wɔːk ɒv laɪf/ de tous horizons We invited people from every walk of life, but only Unit 7 7A
those who could afford the long drive could possibly
come.

to live a charmed life (reg.) idiom /lɪv ə tʃɑːmd laɪf/ mener une vie de rêve, être That footballer lives a charmed life! Unit 7 7A
chanceux
(in) the prime of life idiom /praɪm əv laɪf/ (dans) la fleur de l'âge At 25, I am in the prime of life. Unit 7 7A
to wear off (wear, wore, worn) phr v /weə(r) ɒf/ se dissiper, s'estomper The effects of the drug will soon wear off. Unit 7 7A
a milestone in life idiom /ˈmaɪlstəʊnz ɪn une étape clé de la vie Having a baby is one of the milestones in life. Unit 7 7A
laɪf/
to cross off (reg.) phr v /krɒs ɒf/ rayer, barrer We can cross his name off, he's not coming. Unit 7 7A
a matter of life and death idiom /ˈmætə(r) əv laɪf ænd deθ/ une question de vie ou de mort Don't disturb me unless it's a matter of life and death. Unit 7 7A
to shrug off (shrug, shrugged, phr v /ʃrʌɡ ɒf/ ignorer, ne pas prêter attention à She decided to shrug off her injury and continue Unit 7 7A
shrugged) / to shrug = hausser les playing.
épaules

to laugh off (reg.) phr v /lɑːf ɒf/ se moquer de, ne pas prendre au He laughed off suggestions that he was going to resign. Unit 7 7A
sérieux
to call off (reg.) phr v /kɔːl ɒf/ annuler They have called off their engagement. Unit 7 7A

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to fight off (fight, fought, fought) phr v /faɪt ɒf/ combattre The jeweller was stabbed as he tried to fight the Unit 7 7A
robbers off.
to ease off (reg.) phr v /iːz ɒf/ se calmer We will wait until the rain eases off. Unit 7 7A
to make off (make, made, made) phr v /meɪk ɒf/ filer, se sauver Watch he doesn't make off with that money. Unit 7 7A
to cut off from (cut, cut, cut) phr v /kʌt ɒf/ (se) déconnecter de (par ex: la She felt very cut off from society. Unit 7 7A
réalité)
to brush off (reg.) phr v /brʌʃ ɒf/ balayer du revers de la main, She brushed off her poor results and continued Unit 7 7A
ignorer studying.
to be over the hill idiom /ˈəʊvə(r) ðə hɪl/ être trop vieux Youngsters seem to think you're over the hill at 40! Unit 7 7C
an adolescent S: a teenager n /ˌædəˈlesnt/ un adolescent Adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 may face Unit 7 7C
problems at school.
dependent (on) adj /dɪˈpendənt/ dépendant (de) You can't be dependent on your parents all your life. Unit 7 7C
independent adj /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ indépendant Going away to college has made me much more Unit 7 7C
independent.
wise adj /waɪz/ sage (avoir de la sagesse) I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business. Unit 7 7C
juvenile adj /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/ puéril Don't be so juvenile! Unit 7 7C
to be long in the tooth idiom /lɒŋ ɪn ðə tuːθ/ avoir un âge certain I may be long in the tooth but I am going to try anyway. Unit 7 7C

youthful adj /ˈjuːθfl/ jeune She brings youthful enthusiasm to the job. Unit 7 7C
elderly / the elderly adj / n /ˈeldəli/ âgé / les personnes âgées They are an elderly couple. Unit 7 7C
infantile S: childish adj /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/ infantile He's always telling infantile jokes. Unit 7 7C
dynamic adj /daɪˈnæmɪk/ dynamique She is a dynamic leader. Unit 7 7C
supportive adj /səˈpɔːtɪv/ qui soutient, qui aide She was very supportive during my father's illness. Unit 7 7C
experienced adj /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/ expérimenté He's very experienced in looking after animals. Unit 7 7C
inexperienced adj /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriənst/ inexpérimenté She is far too inexperienced for her role. Unit 7 7C
self-reliant adj /ˌself rɪˈlaɪənt/ autonome Don't worry, he's very self-reliant. You don't need to Unit 7 7C
look after him.
vulnerable adj /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ vulnérable We should protect the most vulnerable members of our Unit 7 7C
society.
to be set in your ways idiom /set ɪn jɔː(r) weɪz/ avoir ses petites habitudes Don't take offense; she's just set in her ways. Unit 7 7C
foolish adj /ˈfuːlɪʃ/ bête, naïf I was foolish enough to believe what Jeff told me. Unit 7 7C
mature A: immature adj /məˈtʃʊə(r)/ mature Jane is very mature for her age. Unit 7 7C
to warn sb off (reg.) phr v /wɔːn ɒf/ dissuader, déconseiller à qq'un de The farmer warned us off his land when we tried to Unit 7 7C
faire qqch camp there.
ahead of time adj /əˈhed əv taɪm/ en avance We finished fifteen minutes ahead of time. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
all the time adv /ɔːl ðə taɪm/ tout le temps She leaves the lights on all the time. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
at the best of times idiom /ət ðə best ɒv taɪmz/ au meilleur moment, dans les He's never very happy at the best of times - he'll be Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
meilleures conditions much worse now!
at the same time idiom /ət ðə seɪm taɪm/ en même temps She was laughing and crying at the same time. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
at one time /ət wʌn taɪm/ autrefois, par le passé She was a nurse at one time. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
before my time idiom /bɪˈfɔː(r) maɪ taɪm/ avant ma naissance The first moon landing was before my time. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
behind the times idiom /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə taɪmz/ dépassé, en retard sur son temps You're so behind the times! Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
for the time being idiom /fɔː(r) ðə taɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/ pour l'instant, pour le moment You can leave your suitcase here for the time being. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7

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from time to time idiom /frəm taɪm tə taɪm/ de temps en temps She has to work at weekends from time to time. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
in next to no time idiom /ɪn nekst tə nəʊ taɪm/ en un rien de temps The kids will be leaving home in next to no time. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
in the course of time idiom /ɪn ðə kɔːs əv taɪm/ avec le temps, finir par It is possible that in the course of time a cure for cancer Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
will be found.
in the nick of time idiom /ɪn ðə nɪk əv taɪm/ juste à temps They escaped from the smoke-filled house in the nick of Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
time.
to get up to (get, got got) phr v /ɡet ʌp tə/ "fabriquer", faire des bêtises She's been getting up to her old tricks again! Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
to get away with (get, got, got) phr v /ɡet əˈweɪ wɪð/ s'en sortir impunément, s'en tirer Don't be tempted to cheat - you'll never get away with Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
it.
to go on about (go, went, gone) phr v /ɡəʊ ɒn əˈbaʊt/ ne pas arrêter de parler de, soûler, He liked to go on about how wealthy he once was. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
bassiner avec
to feel at ease (feel, felt, felt) idiom /ət iːz/ se sentir à l'aise Try to make the candidate feel at ease by being friendly Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
and informal.
to be yourself (be, was/were, been) idiom /bi jɔːˈself/ être soi-même People will prefer it if you just be yourself. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
to give in to (give, gave, given) phr v /ɡɪv ɪn tə/ céder, craquer Mum finally gave in and bought me a Smartphone. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
to get your own way (get, got, got) idiom /ɡet jɔː(r) əʊn weɪ/ n'en faire qu'à sa tête She always gets her own way in the end. Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
to be out of touch with idiom /aʊt əv tʌtʃ wɪð/ (être) déconnecté de (par ex: la Unfortunately, the people making the decisions are out Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
réalité) of touch with the real world.
to stand on your own two feet idiom /stænd ɒn jɔː(r) əʊn tuː fiːt/ se débrouiller seul When his parents died he had to learn to stand on his Unit 7 Vocabulary bank 7
(stand, stood, stood) own two feet.
UNIT 8
agonizing adj /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ/ atroce, insoutenable It was the most agonizing Unit 8 8A
decision of her life.
awe-inspiring S: impressive adj /ˈɔː ɪnˌspaɪərɪŋ/ impressionnant The building was awe-inspiring in size and design. Unit 8 8A
distressing adj /dɪˈstresɪŋ/ pénible, éprouvant What could be more distressing than the Unit 8 8A
death of their only child?
critical adj /ˈkrɪtɪkl/ crucial, primordial Your decision is critical to our future. Unit 8 8A
empathy (for) n /ˈempəθi/ de l'empathie (pour) It’s hard to feel empathy for some criminals. Unit 8 8A
to wipe out (reg.) phr v /waɪp aʊt/ anéantir, balayer Whole villages were wiped out by the earthquake. Unit 8 8A
to be better off (without) idiom /ˈbetə(r) ɒf/ être mieux (sans) She’s better off without him. Unit 8 8A
to be based on (be, was/were, been) v /beɪs ɒn/ être basé sur The report is based on figures from six different Unit 8 8A
European cities.
to rise (rise, rose, risen) / a rise (in) v+n /raɪz/ augmenter / une augmentation There has been a sharp rise in the number of people Unit 8 8A
(de) out of work.
to result in (reg.) v /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/ résulter en The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. Unit 8 8A

to depend on (reg.) v /dɪˈpend/ dépendre de He was the sort of person you Unit 8 8A
could depend on.
to threaten sb (with) (reg.) v /ˈθretn wɪð/ menacer qq'un (avec) The attacker threatened them with a gun. Unit 8 8A
to attack (reg.) / an attack on v+n /əˈtæk/ attaquer / une attaque (contre) It is a scathing attack on the government’s policies. Unit 8 8A
countless adj /ˈkaʊntləs/ innombrable, qu'on ne peut The new treatment could save Emma’s life and the lives Unit 8 8A
compter of countless others.
an ingredient (in) n /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ un ingrédient Ginger is one of the ingredients in Unit 8 8A
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thanks to idiom /θæŋks tə/ grâce à It was all a great Unit 8 8A

success – thanks to a lot of hard work.
to outlaw (reg.) v /ˈaʊtlɔː/ rendre illégal There are plans to outlaw the carrying of knives. Unit 8 8A
to slaughter (reg.) v /ˈslɔːtə(r)/ massacrer Cows are slaughtered for beef. Unit 8 8A
monstrous adj /ˈmɒnstrəs/ monstrueux It’s monstrous to think he could be out of jail soon. Unit 8 8A
a fraction (of) n /ˈfrækʃn/ une fraction (de) Only a small fraction of a bank’s total deposits will be Unit 8 8A
withdrawn at any one time.
cold-blooded adj /ˌkəʊld ˈblʌdɪd/ à / de sang froid He is a cold-blooded murderer. Unit 8 8A
to be concerned (about) adj /kənˈsɜːnd/ être préoccupé (par) The President is deeply concerned about this issue. Unit 8 8A
let's face it idiom /lets feɪs ɪt/ soyons réalistes Let’s face it, the team are going to lose the match. Unit 8 8C
in the face of idiom /ɪn ðə feɪs əv/ face à The campaign continued in the face of great opposition. Unit 8 8C

to put on a brave face (put, put, put) idiom /pʊt ɒn ə breɪv feɪs/ faire contre mauvaise fortune bon I had to put on a brave face and try to show him that I Unit 8 8C
cœur, être courageux wasn’t worried.
on the face of it idiom /ɒn ðə feɪs əv ɪt/ de prime abord, à première vue What may, on the face of it, seem obvious often turns Unit 8 8C
out to be far more complicated.
to talk until you're blue in the face idiom /ənˈtɪl jə(r) bluː ɪn ðə feɪs/ parler jusqu'à en perdre haleine You can argue until you’re blue in the face, but you Unit 8 8C
(reg.) won’t change my mind.
to face the music (reg.) idiom /feɪs ðə ˈmjuːzɪk/ faire face aux conséquences The others all ran off, leaving me to face the music. Unit 8 8C
to face (the) facts idiom /feɪs ʌp tə/ regarder la réalité en face She had to face up to the fact that she would never Unit 8 8C
walk again.
an order n /ˈɔːdə(r)/ une commande May I take your order? Unit 8 8D
a portion n /ˈpɔːʃn/ une portion I'm hungry. Can I have a double portion? Unit 8 8D
a dish n /dɪʃ/ un plat (nourriture) This makes an excellent main dish. Unit 8 8D
fare n /feə(r)/ la cuisine, la nourriture The new café serves traditional fare. Unit 8 8D
a six-course meal adj /sɪks kɔːs/ un menu à six plats We’re having a six-course meal on New Year’s Eve. Unit 8 8D

a side n /saɪd/ un accompagnement, une Your dish comes with a side. Unit 8 8D
garniture (culinaire)
a (wartime) ration n /ˈræʃn/ une ration (de guerre) I’m grateful for my weekly butter ration. Unit 8 8D
a (fast-food) takeaway n /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ un repas à emporter Shall we have a takeaway tonight? Unit 8 8D
a (lunchtime) snack n /snæk/ un snack, quelque chose à I only have time for a snack at lunchtime. Unit 8 8D
grignoter
a banquet n /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ un banquet A state banquet is being held in honour of the Unit 8 8D
visiting President.
classic adj /ˈklæsɪk/ classique She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. Unit 8 8D
light adj /laɪt/ léger I’m playing football later so I’ll just have sth light for Unit 8 8D
lunch.
an emergency n /iˈmɜːdʒənsi/ une urgence This door should only be used in an emergency. Unit 8 8D
Chinese adj /tʃaɪˈniːz/ chinois I love Chinese food. Unit 8 8D
individual adj /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/ individuel She wrapped up the individual flowers. Unit 8 8D
an imbalance n /ɪmˈbæləns/ un déséquilibre Postnatal depression is usually caused by a hormonal Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
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nature n /ˈneɪtʃə(r)/ la nature The government wants to conserve nature. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
a practice n /ˈpræktɪs/ une pratique We have banned harmful practices. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
a resource n /rɪˈsɔːs/ une ressource They are exploiting minerals and other natural Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
resources.
an impact n /ˈɪmpækt/ un impact Her speech made a profound impact on everyone. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
an ecosystem n /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/ un écosystème Scientists are working hard to maintain the ecosystem. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8

a species n /ˈspiːʃiːz/ une espèce This is a conservation area for endangered species. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
a fire n /ˈfaɪə/ un feu We have to take action to prevent forest fires. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
carbon emissions n /ˈkɑːbən iˈmɪʃnz/ des émissions de carbone The government has pledged to reduce carbon Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
emissions.
toxic waste n /ˈtɒksɪk weɪst/ des déchets toxiques You can also contact us for information on toxic waste. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8

an animal n /ˈænɪml/ un animal We need to protect some animals from extinction. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
a habitat n /ˈhæbɪtæt/ un habitat The new buildings will destroy their habitat. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to bake (reg.) v /beɪk/ cuire au four (gâteau ou pain) I’m baking a birthday cake for Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
Alex.
a barbecue n /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/ un barbecue, des grillades Tonight we shall have a barbecue with our friends. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to boil (reg.) v /bɔɪl/ bouillir She put some potatoes on to boil. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to fry (fry, fried, fried) v /fraɪ/ frire Are you going to fry the bacon? Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to grill (reg.) v /ɡrɪl/ faire griller Grill the sausages for ten minutes. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to poach (reg.) v /pəʊtʃ/ pocher I am going to poach an egg for lunch. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to roast (reg.) v /rəʊst/ rôtir Are you going to roast the chicken? Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to scramble (reg.) v /ˈskræmbl/ brouiller (œufs) You do the toast, I'll scramble the eggs. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to steam (reg.) v /stiːm/ cuire à la vapeur We prefer to steam our broccoli. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to stew (reg.) v /stjuː/ faire mijoter, cuire en ragoût The meat needs to stew for two hours. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to stir-fry (fry, fried, fried) v /ˈstɜː fraɪ/ faire sauter, faire une poêlée It’s quicker to stir-fry the vegetables. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
to toast (reg.) v /təʊst/ griller, toaster (pain) Place under a hot grill until the nuts have toasted. Unit 8 Vocabulary bank 8
UNIT 9
to have legs idiom /həv leɡz/ avoir du potentiel (projet, idée, This latest scandal has legs; you’ll probably still be Unit 9 9A
etc.) reading about it in a year’s time.
an emerging technology n /iˈmɜːdʒɪŋ tekˈnɒlədʒi/ un nouvelle technologie Emerging technologies could make hydroelectricity Unit 9 9A
safer.
to murmur (reg.) v /ˈmɜːmə(r)/ murmurer She murmured an excuse and hurried away. Unit 9 9A
an early adopter n /ˈɜːli əˈdɒptə(r)/ un premier utilisateur They’re early adopters of new technology, and new Unit 9 9A
ideas.
a (tech) start-up n /ˈstɑːt ʌp/ une start-up (technique) Kickstarter is a great platform for tech start-ups. Unit 9 9A
to launch with fanfare (reg.) n /ˈfænfeə(r)/ lancer en grande pompe The product was launched amid much fanfare Unit 9 9A
worldwide.
to sink (sink, sank, sunk) v /sɪŋk/ couler The ship sank to the bottom of the sea. Unit 9 9A
to bring up to speed (bring, brought, idiom /ʌp tə spiːd/ mettre, tenir au courant / à jour Sarah, could you bring Paul up to speed with the latest Unit 9 9A
brought) developments?
a handset n /ˈhændset/ un combiné (de téléphone) I can’t hear you, are you covering the handset? Unit 9 9A

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a cord n /kɔːd/ un câble, un fil It’s not wireless; the telephone has a cord. Unit 9 9A
a keypad / a keyboard n /ˈkiːpæd/ un clavier Enter your name using the keypad. Unit 9 9A
dedicated to adj /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/ dévoué à She is dedicated to her job. Unit 9 9A
a headset n /ˈhedset/ un casque audio Speak clearly into the headset. Unit 9 9A
earbuds / headphones n /ˈɪəbʌd/ des écouteurs I need to attach my earbuds to the CD player. Unit 9 9A
groan-inducing adj /ɡrəʊn ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ/ qui fait grimacer, qui fait grincer Read this groan-inducing love letter. Unit 9 9A
des dents
a hallmark n /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ une marque de fabrique Police said the explosion bore all the hallmarks of a Unit 9 9A
terrorist attack.
under attack idiom /ˈʌndə(r) əˈtæk/ attaqué, soumis à l'agression Our freedom is under attack. Unit 9 9C
under the radar idiom /ˈʌndə(r) ðə ˈreɪdɑː(r)/ inaperçu Experts say a lot of corporate crime stays under the Unit 9 9C
radar.
under pressure idiom /ˈʌndə(r) ˈpreʃə(r)/ sous pression The director is under increasing pressure to resign. Unit 9 9C
under the weather idiom /ˈʌndə(r) ðə ˈweðə(r)/ malade, pas dans son assiette I feel a bit under the weather today. Unit 9 9C
under age A: of age idiom /ˈʌndə(r) eɪdʒ/ mineur / majeur It is illegal to sell cigarettes to children who are under Unit 9 9C
age.
under your belt idiom /ˈʌndə(r) jɔː(r) belt/ à son actif, en poche She already has a couple of good wins under her belt. Unit 9 9C
under control idiom /ˈʌndə(r) kənˈtrəʊl/ sous contrôle Don’t worry – everything’s under control! Unit 9 9C
under scrutiny idiom /ˈʌndə(r) ˈskruːtəni/ examiné, passé sous la loupe Foreign policy has come under close scrutiny recently. Unit 9 9C
to try hard (reg.) adv /hɑːd/ se donner beaucoup de peine You must try hard to get a good result. Unit 9 9D
hardly adv /ˈhɑːdli/ à peine There’s hardly any tea left. Unit 9 9D
just adv /dʒʌst/ juste, simplement I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. Unit 9 9D
justly adv /ˈdʒʌstli/ équitablement I want to be treated justly. Unit 9 9D
high adv /haɪ/ haut The wall is too high to climb. Unit 9 9D
to speak highly of sb (speak, spoke, adv /ˈhaɪli/ parler en bien de qq'un She speaks highly of you. Unit 9 9D
spoken)
late adv /leɪt/ en retard My flight was an hour late. Unit 9 9D
lately adv /ˈleɪtli/ dernièrement It’s only lately that she’s been well enough to go out. Unit 9 9D
close after adv /kləʊs/ peu de temps après The second twin was born close after the first. Unit 9 9D
closely adv /ˈkləʊsli/ de près He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of Unit 9 9D
the family.
to examine (reg.) v /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ examiner It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be Unit 9 9E
carried out.
to assess (reg.) v /əˈses/ évaluer It’s difficult to assess the effects of these changes. Unit 9 9E
to demonstrate (reg.) v /ˈdemənstreɪt/ démontrer These results demonstrate convincingly that our Unit 9 9E
campaign is working.
to prove (reg.) v /pruːv/ prouver He felt he needed to prove his point. Unit 9 9E
to suggest (reg.) v /səˈdʒest/ suggérer May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir? Unit 9 9E
bulky adj /ˈbʌlki/ encombrant, volumineux Bulky items are not allowed in the cabin. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
cutting-edge n /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/ de pointe, de dernière technologie I am working at the cutting-edge of computer Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
technology.
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hard-wearing adj /ˌhɑːd ˈweərɪŋ/ solide, résistant I want shoes that are practical and hard-wearing. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
pricey adj /ˈpraɪsi/ cher, coûteux She wears pricey designer clothes. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
sleek adj /sliːk/ lisse / élégant The sleek lines of the new car. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
exorbitant adj /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ exhorbitant The prices are exorbitant. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
reasonable adj /ˈriːznəbl/ raisonnable, sensé Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
did.
fragile adj /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ fragile Be careful not to drop it; it’s very fragile. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
cumbersome adj /ˈkʌmbəsəm/ encombrant You might have to use some cumbersome machinery. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
lightweight adj /ˈlaɪtweɪt/ léger The car features a lightweight aluminium engine. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
elegant adj /ˈelɪɡənt/ élégant She was tall and elegant. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
plain adj /pleɪn/ uni The curtains were made from a plain fabric. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
obsolete adj /ˈɒbsəliːt/ obsolète With technological changes many traditional skills have Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
become
There willobsolete.
innovative adj /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv innovant be a prize for the most innovative design. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
useless adj /ˈjuːsləs/ inutile This pen is useless there’s no ink in it. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
convenient adj /kənˈviːniənt/ pratique, commode You’ll find these meals quick and convenient to Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
prepare.
a backup n /ˈbækʌp/ une sauvegarde Always make a backup of your work. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
a bug n /bʌɡ/ un insecte / un bug informatique The latest version this computer program has a bug. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
a cookie n /ˈkʊki/ un cookie (informatique) This website uses cookies. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
data n /ˈdeɪtə/ des données It is important to back up your data. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
a firewall n /ˈfaɪəwɔːl/ un pare-feu My computer is protected with a firewall. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
a spam n /spæm/ un spam Check your spam folder. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
a spyware n /ˈspɑɪweə(r)/ un logiciel espion It’s important to scan for spyware. Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
a Trojan horse n /ˈtrəʊdʒən/ un cheval de Troie That Trojan has wiped my hard drive! Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
to update (reg.) n /ˌʌpˈdeɪt mettre à jour Have you installed the latest update? Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
a virus n /ˈvaɪrəs/ un virus The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt Unit 9 Vocabulary bank 9
the hard disk.
UNIT 10
law enforcement n /lɔː ɪnˈfɔːsmənt/ l'application de la loi John works as a law enforcement officer. Unit 10 10A
communal adj /ˈkɒmjənl/ communautaire There has been communal violence between religious Unit 10 10A
groups
at everyone's disposal n /dɪˈspəʊzl/ à la disposition de chacun The committee has limited resources at its disposal. Unit 10 10A

a freeloader
distribution of wealth
the common good
to diversify leadership (reg.)
majority rule
social responsibility
n /ˈfriːləʊdə/
n /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/
n /ˈkɒmən ɡʊd/
v /daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ ˈliːdəʃɪp/
n /məˈdʒɒrəti ruːl/
n /ˈsəʊʃl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/
un pique-assiette, un profiteur Some members suspected that others in the group Unit 10 10A
were freeloaders.
la distribution de richesse It’s easy to see the unfair distribution of wealth. Unit 10 10A
le bien commun It is time our elected officials stood up for the common Unit 10 10A
good.
diversifier le leadership There are calls to diversify leadership. Unit 10 10A
le principe de majorité Black majority rule in South Africa took many years to Unit 10 10A
achieve.
la responsabilité sociale The whole area of social responsibility is becoming Unit 10 10A
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to wear the trousers (wear, wore, idiom /weə(r) ðə ˈtraʊzəz/ porter la culotte, être la personne It’s obvious who wears the trousers in that family! Unit 10 10A
worn) dominante
a country n /ˈkʌntri/ un pays She didn’t know what life in a foreign country would Unit 10 10A
be like.
ethnic diversity n /ˈeθnɪk daɪˈvɜːsəti/ la diversité ethnique Ethnic diversity is more commonly known as Unit 10 10A
multiculturalism.
minority rights n /maɪˈnɒrəti raɪts/ les droits des minorités I am involved in a protest against the loss of the Unit 10 10A
minority rights.
civic engagement n /ˈsɪvɪk ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/ l'engagement citoyen Voting in elections is an important form of civic Unit 10 10A
engagement.
a collateral n /kəˈlætərəl/ une garantie, une caution We had put our house up as collateral for our bank Unit 10 10A
loan.
to lose momentum (lose, lost, lost) n /məˈmentəm/ perdre de l'élan They began to lose momentum in the second half of Unit 10 10A
the game.
equal opportunities n /ˌiːkwəl ˌɒpəˈtjuːnətiz/ l'égalité des chances You’ll find details of our equal opportunities policies Unit 10 10A
in the company handbook.
a general election n /dʒenrəl ɪˈlekʃn/ une élection générale The general election will be held next year. Unit 10 10C
a local election n /ˈləʊkəl ɪˈlɛkʃən/ une élection locale He spoke out at the launch of his party’s local election Unit 10 10C
campaign in Dublin.
constituency n /kənˈstɪtjuənsi/ la circonscription électorale, les Unemployment is high in her constituency. Unit 10 10C
électeurs
a polling station n /ˈpəʊlɪŋ ˈsteɪʃn/ un bureau de vote The polling station is open until 10pm. Unit 10 10C
right-wing politics n /raɪt wɪŋ ˈpɒlətɪks/ la politique de droite Cyclists are the new enemy of right wing Unit 10 10C
politics.
left-wing politics n /left wɪŋ ˈpɒlətɪks/ la politique de gauche The Liberal Democrats are involved with left-wing Unit 10 10C
politics.
a ballot paper n /ˈbælət peɪpə(r)/ un bulletin de vote Put a cross against who you want to vote for on the Unit 10 10C
ballot paper.
a vote n /vəʊt/ une voix The chairperson has the deciding vote. Unit 10 10C
a candidate n /ˈkændɪdət/ un candidat Our team is a prime candidate for relegation this year. Unit 10 10C
the electorate n /ɪˈlektərət/ l'électorat Only 60% of the electorate voted in the last election. Unit 10 10C
a turnout n /ˈtɜːnaʊt/ une participation There was only a 50% turnout. Unit 10 10C
a manifesto n /ˌmænɪˈfestəʊ/ un manifeste Their party manifesto is very good. Unit 10 10C
a promise S: a pledge n /ˈprɒmɪs/ une promesse He made a promise he couldn't keep. Unit 10 10C
freedom S: liberty n /ˈfriːdəm/ la liberté We will fight for freedom of speech. Unit 10 10D
to get rid of (get, got got) phr v /ɡet rɪd ɒv/ se débarrasser de Further measures will be taken to get rid of crime on Unit 10 10D
our streets.
an enemy S: a foe n /ˈenəmi/ un ennemi After just one day, she had already made an enemy of Unit 10 10D
her manager.
(human) population n /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/ la population (humaine) The human population is increasing every year. Unit 10 10D
humanity S: mankind n /hjuːˈmænəti/ l'humanité, l'espèce humaine He is being tried for crimes against humanity. Unit 10 10D
to swear (at sb) (swore, sworn) v /sweə(r)/ injurier qq'un, dire des gros mots / Why did you let him swear at you like that? Unit 10 10D
jurer, promettre
to abolish (reg.) v /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ abolir They should abolish this tax. Unit 10 10D

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a nation n /ˈneɪʃn/ une nation They are an independent nation. Unit 10 10D
an adversary n /ˈædvəsəri/ un adversaire He beat his old adversary in the finals. Unit 10 10D
arms / weapons n /ɑːmz/ les armes Do police officers in your country carry arms? Unit 10 10D
to eradicate (reg.) v /iˈrædɪkeɪt/ éradiquer We are determined to eradicate racism from our sport. Unit 10 10D

eglitarian adj /iˌɡælɪˈteəriən/ égalitaire We live in an egalitarian society. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
extreme adj /ɪkˈstriːm/ extrême We are working under extreme pressure at the Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
moment.
mainstream n / adj /ˈmeɪnstriːm/ l'opinion générale / populaire, His radical views place him outside the mainstream of Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
grand public American politics.
reactionary n /riˈækʃənri/ réactionnaire It is a reactionary government. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
secular adj /ˈsekjələ(r)/ laïque Ours is a secular society. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
alternative n /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ alternative There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
day.
class-based adj /klɑːs beɪst/ basé sur la classe They live in a class-based society. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
moderate adj /ˈmɒdərət/ modéré She is a moderate socialist. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
private adj /ˈpraɪvət/ privé The hotel has 110 bedrooms, all with private Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
bathrooms.
radical adj /ˈrædɪkl/ radical There is a need for radical changes in education. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
spiritual adj /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/ spirituel We’re concerned about your spiritual welfare. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
to be economical with the truth (be, idiom /ˌekəˈnɒmɪkl wɪð ðə truːθ/ ne pas dire toute la vérité Don’t trust him; he is often economical with the truth. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
was/were, been)
politically correct adj /pəˌlɪtɪkli kəˈrekt/ politiquement correct The reference to the group was politically correct. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
quick off the mark idiom /kwɪk ɒf ðə mɑːk/ prompt, rapide, réactif If you’re quick off the mark in answering these Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
questions, you could win a prize.
to boil down to (reg.) idiom /bɔɪl daʊn tə/ en revenir à, se résumer à In the end, what it all boils down to is money, or the Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
lack of it.
to capitalize (on) (reg.) v /ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/ tirer profit de The team failed to capitalize on their early lead. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
to come/be under fire (come, came, idiom /kʌm ˈʌndə(r) ˈfaɪə(r)/ être sous la critique The health minister has come under fire from all sides. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
come)
to pluck out of the air (reg.) idiom /plʌk aʊt ɒv ðə eə(r)/ sortir de son chapeau, trouver She plucked the statistic out of the air. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
comme par magie
to set the record straight (set, set, idiom /set ðə ˈrekɔːd streɪt/ mettre les choses au clair, dire la To set the record straight, I do not support that idea Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
set) vérité and never have done.
to talk up (reg.) idiom /tɔːk ʌp/ vanter, promovoir You have to talk up the number to impress the boss. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10
to toe the line (reg.) idiom /təʊ ðə laɪn/ se conformer aux règles établies One or two of them refused to toe the line. Unit 10 Vocabulary bank 10

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