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A1 · Thinking & opinions
A1 · Pensée et opinions
comparer
to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.
Une fois que la cliente a comparé les deux produits, son choix a été facile.
The price for this brand is high compared to the other brands on the market
SynonymescollatecontrastweighequatedifferentiaterelatebalancematchAntonymescontrastdifferdetachignoredisregardseparatese souvenir de, retenir
to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
I will remember the combination to the safe without writing it down
Je me souviendrai de la combinaison du coffre sans l'écrire.
I remembered the delivery clerk's name as soon as I got off the phone
Synonymesrecallrecollectretainmemorizebring to mindAntonymesforgetdisrememberoverlookignoreoublier
to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy
The waiter forgot to bring the rolls, annoying the customer
Le serveur a oublié d'apporter les petits pains, ce qui a agacé le client.
Don't forget to tell your friends what a great meal you had tonight
Synonymesoverlookneglectomitdisrememberleave behindAntonymesrememberrecallrecollectbear in mindpréférer, aimer mieux
to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
Mme Lanet préfère avoir une place près de l'allée lorsqu'elle assiste à un concert.
He preferred contemporary music to any other type
Synonymesfavorlike betterwould ratherchooseopt forAntonymesdislikehaterejectdeclineraison, motif
a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done
There is every reason to believe that Beethoven will still be popular in the next century
Il y a toutes les raisons de croire que Beethoven sera encore populaire au siècle prochain.
We'll never understand the reason why some music is popular and some is not
SynonymescausemotivegroundbasisexplanationjustificationAntonymesresulteffectconsequenceoutcomechoisir
to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
Alan chooses to read The New York Times over the Wall Street Journal
Alan choisit de lire le New York Times plutôt que le Wall Street Journal.
I did not choose that candidate to be the editor of our student newspaper
SynonymesselectpickoptelectpreferAntonymesrejectrefusedeclinedisregardrésultat
a thing that is caused or produced because of something else
The scientific results prove that the new procedure is not significantly safer than the traditional one
Les résultats scientifiques prouvent que la nouvelle procédure n'est pas nettement plus sûre que la procédure traditionnelle.
Your lab results won't be ready for hours
SynonymesoutcomeconsequenceeffectproductconclusionAntonymescausesourceoriginbeginningcomprendre
to know or realize the meaning of words, a language, what somebody says, etc.
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again.
Je ne suis pas sûr de comprendre. Reprends depuis le début.
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand?
SynonymescomprehendgraspperceiveknowappreciaterealizeAntonymesmisunderstandmisinterpretconfusedoubtdisbelievefait
a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.
Malgré le fait qu'elle portait une ceinture de sécurité, elle a été projetée brutalement vers l'avant.
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing.
SynonymesrealitytruthcertaintyevidenceactualityAntonymesfictionfalsehoodlieuntruthfantasyprobablement, sans doute
used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
The decision to set up a new company is probably his most risky decision.
La décision de créer une nouvelle entreprise est probablement sa décision la plus risquée.
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs.
SynonymeslikelypossiblypresumablyperhapsmaybeconceivablydoubtlessAntonymescertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyremarque, argument
a thing that somebody says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact
That's a good point; I hadn't thought about it that way.
C'est une bonne remarque ; je n'y avais pas pensé de cette façon.
SynonymesargumentideapurposeviewaspectissuedetailreasonAntonymesirrelevanceinsignificanceaimlessnessmeaninglessnessêtre d'accord
to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
I agree with you about the new school rules.
Je suis d'accord avec toi à propos du nouveau règlement de l'école.
SynonymesconcurassentconsentaccedeacceptsettleconfirmAntonymesdisagreedissentobjectrefusedeclineopposeconseil
an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
Steven gave me some good advice.
Steven m'a donné de bons conseils.
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam.
SynonymesguidancecounselrecommendationsuggestionopinioninputdirectionAntonymesdeterrentwarningdissuasioncroire
to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
Believe me, she's not right for you.
Crois-moi, elle n'est pas faite pour toi.
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him.
Synonymestrustacceptcredithave faiththinksupposeAntonymesdoubtdisbelievedistrustquestionrejectimaginer
to form a picture in your mind of what something might be like
He imagined walking into the office and handing in his resignation.
Il s'imaginait entrer dans le bureau et remettre sa démission.
Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years?
SynonymesenvisionpictureconceivevisualizedreamfantasizesupposeassumeAntonymesknowproverealizeascertainverifydemonstratepeut-être
used when you are not certain that something will happen or that something is true or is a correct number
Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't.
Peut-être qu'il viendra, peut-être pas.
We go there maybe once or twice a month.
SynonymesperhapspossiblyconceivablyperchancemayhapAntonymescertainlydefinitelysurelycertainabsolutelyavis, opinion
your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact
In my opinion, you should change your hairstyle.
À mon avis, tu devrais changer de coiffure.
Everyone had an opinion on the subject.
SynonymesviewbeliefjudgmentthoughtperspectiveassessmentAntonymesfacttruthcertaintyproofknowledgedécider
to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them
We've decided not to go away after all.
Nous avons finalement décidé de ne pas partir.
It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software.
SynonymesdetermineresolvechoosesettleoptAntonymeshesitatewaverdoubtvacillatedeviner
to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts
I didn't know the answer, so I had to guess.
Je ne connaissais pas la réponse, j'ai donc dû deviner.
Can you guess where I've been?
SynonymesestimateconjecturespeculatesurmisehypothesizededuceAntonymesknowascertaindeterminecalculateprovesavoir, connaître
to have information in your mind as a result of experience or because you have learned or been told it
I know of at least two people who did the same thing.
Je connais au moins deux personnes qui ont fait la même chose.
I knew where he was hiding.
Synonymesunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceivebe awarebe familiar withAntonymesmisunderstandignoreoverlookbe ignorantdoubtpenser, croire
to have a particular idea or opinion about something/somebody; to believe something
‘Will we make it in time?’ ‘I think so.’
« Est-ce qu'on y arrivera à temps ? » « Je pense que oui. »
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here?
SynonymesbelieveconsidersupposeimaginereckondeemjudgeassumeAntonymesknowprovedisbelievedoubtquestiondismissignoreproblème
a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand
The problem first arose in 2008.
Le problème est apparu pour la première fois en 2008.
Let me know if you have any problems.
SynonymesissuedifficultychallengetroublepredicamentdilemmacomplicationAntonymessolutionresolutionansweradvantagebenefitease
