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A2 · Everyday actions (1)
A2 · Actions quotidiennes (1)
couvrir, recouvrir
to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it
Please cover the food with a cloth so the flies can't get on it.
Veuillez couvrir la nourriture avec un torchon pour que les mouches ne s'y posent pas.
Synonymesprotectshelterconcealincludedeal withtake care ofhidescreenAntonymesrevealexposeuncoverignoreneglectleave outexcludeéviter
to prevent something bad from happening
To avoid going out of business, owners should prepare a proper business plan
Pour éviter de faire faillite, les propriétaires devraient préparer un business plan solide.
Lloyd's errors in accounting could have been avoided by a business consultation with his banker
Synonymesevadepreventescapeshundodgeavertrefrain fromAntonymesfaceconfrontencountermeetseekpursueembracedévelopper
to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this
Lily developed her ideas into a business plan by taking a class at the community college
Lily a développé ses idées en un business plan en suivant un cours au community college.
The restaurant Wanda opened ten years ago has developed into a national chain
SynonymesevolveexpandimprovegrowadvancecultivateAntonymesdeclinedeterioratestuntworsenpréparatifs, dispositions
a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happen
The travel arrangements were taken care of by Sara, Mr. Billing's capable assistant
Les préparatifs du voyage ont été pris en charge par Sara, la compétente assistante de M. Billing.
The arrangement of speakers was alphabetical to avoid any hurt feelings
SynonymesplanorganizationagreementdealpreparationsettlementlayoutAntonymesdisorderchaosdisarrayconfusiondisorganizationassister à, participer à
to be present at an event
We expect more than 100 members to attend the annual meeting
Nous prévoyons que plus de 100 membres assisteront à l'assemblée annuelle.
The hotel manager attended to all our needs promptly
Synonymesgo tobe present atshow up atbe atsit in onparticipate inAntonymesmissskipbe absent fromavoidneglectaccepter, recevoir
to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
The receptionist accepted the package from the courier
La réceptionniste a accepté le colis du coursier.
Without hesitating, she accepted the job of teller
Synonymesreceivetakeapproveagree toacknowledgeembraceadoptAntonymesrejectrefusedeclinedenydiscardopposecontinuer, poursuivre
to keep existing or happening without stopping
The film continues the story set out in an earlier film
Le film continue l'histoire exposée dans un film précédent.
The search for a star will continue until one is found
Synonymesproceedcarry onmaintainresumeextendpersevereAntonymesstopceasehaltdiscontinueendinterruptpermettre, autoriser
to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
Mon assurance ne me permet pas de choisir mon propre hôpital.
The health plan made an exception by allowing me to go directly to a dermatologist
SynonymespermitauthorizeenableletgrantapproveAntonymesforbidprohibitdenyrestrictpreventrelier, connecter
to join together two or more things; to be joined together
The towns are connected by train and bus services.
Les villes sont reliées par des services de train et de bus.
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected.
SynonymeslinkjoinuniteattachassociaterelateAntonymesdisconnectseparatedividedetachisolateorganiser, prévoir, arranger
to plan or organize something in advance
Have you arranged to meet him?
As-tu prévu de le rencontrer ?
We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport.
SynonymesorganizeplanpreparecoordinatesettleorderfixAntonymesdisarrangedisorganizederangeconfuseéchouer
to not be successful in achieving something
I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
J'ai échoué dans ma tentative de la convaincre.
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit).
Synonymesfall shortfloundermisscollapsebombfall throughAntonymessucceedachievewinaccomplishprevailaffecter, influer sur
to produce a change in somebody/something
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
Le divorce a affecté tous les aspects de sa vie.
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought.
SynonymesinfluenceimpactalterchangemodifytouchconcernmoveAntonymesleave alonenot affecthave no effect onnot influenceunchangedattraper, saisir
to stop and hold a moving object or person, especially in your hands
The dog caught the stick in its mouth.
Le chien a attrapé le bâton dans sa gueule.
‘Throw me over that towel, will you?’ ‘OK. Catch!’
SynonymescaptureseizegrabsnatchapprehendtrapAntonymesreleasefreelosemissliberateagir
to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly.
La vie de la fillette a été sauvée parce que les médecins ont agi très rapidement.
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests.
SynonymesperformdoexecuteoperatefunctionbehavereactmoveAntonymesrefrainabstainhesitatestopceaseremain inactivedo nothingdétruire
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
We can't destroy the forests anymore.
Nous ne pouvons plus détruire les forêts.
They've destroyed all the evidence.
SynonymesdemolishruinannihilateobliteratewreckdevastateeradicateAntonymescreatebuildconstructpreserveprotectrepaircontenir
if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
Cette boisson ne contient pas d'alcool.
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres.
Synonymesincludeholdcompriseincorporateconsist ofaccommodateAntonymesexcludelackomitreleaseemptyatteindre, obtenir, réussir
to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
He had finally achieved success.
Il avait finalement obtenu le succès.
SynonymesaccomplishattainreachobtainacquiregainrealizecompleteAntonymesfaillosemissforfeitcontrôler, maîtriser, réguler
to have power over somebody/something; to limit something or make it stay at a particular level
Please take your medication every day to control your high blood pressure
Veuillez prendre votre médicament tous les jours pour contrôler votre hypertension.
