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A2 · Everyday actions (2)
A2 · Actions quotidiennes (2)
protéger
to make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc.
Consumer laws are designed to protect the public against unscrupulous vendors
Les lois sur la consommation visent à protéger le public contre les vendeurs peu scrupuleux.
You can protect yourself from scams by getting detailed information on the seller
SynonymesdefendguardshieldsafeguardpreserveAntonymesendangerharmthreatenattackjeopardizeproposer, offrir
to say that you are willing to give something to somebody
Devon offered to write the business plan for our new company.
Devon a proposé de rédiger le plan d'affaires de notre nouvelle société.
SynonymesproposalsuggestionbidtenderoverturepropositionAntonymesrejectionrefusaldenialrecherche
an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it
Our search of the database produced very little information
Notre recherche dans la base de données a donné très peu d'informations.
The computer searched for all names that began with 'W'
SynonymeshuntseekexploreinvestigationquestAntonymesignoranceneglectavoidancefindingremplacer
to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
I've replaced the hard drive that was malfunctioning
J'ai remplacé le disque dur qui fonctionnait mal.
We have been looking for three months and we've found no one who can replace our former administrator
SynonymessubstituteexchangesupplantsupersedeswapchangeAntonymeskeepretainpreservemaintainprogrès, avancement
the process of improving or developing, or of getting nearer to achieving or completing something
The executive committee asked each group to present a report showing their progress for the year
Le comité de direction a demandé à chaque groupe de présenter un rapport montrant ses progrès pour l'année.
Progress is being made on the annual report; we expected to see a finished product by next week
SynonymesadvancementdevelopmentimprovementgrowthheadwayAntonymesregressiondeclinesetbackstagnationdeteriorationlien, rapport
a connection between two or more people or things
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders.
La police soupçonne qu'il existe peut-être un lien entre les deux meurtres.
The computer links will take you to today's headlines
SynonymesconnectiontiebondrelationshipassociationAntonymesseparationdisconnectiondivisiondetachmentprévenir, empêcher, éviter
to stop somebody from doing something; to stop something from happening
By encouraging teenagers not to smoke, doctors are hoping to prevent many cases of cancer
En encourageant les adolescents à ne pas fumer, les médecins espèrent prévenir de nombreux cas de cancer.
His full caseload prevented the doctor from taking on new patients
SynonymesavoidaverthinderobstructprecludestopblockAntonymesallowpermitencouragepromotecausehelpmentionner, faire allusion à
to mention or speak about somebody/something
As soon as Agnes referred to the failed treatment, everyone's mood soured
Dès qu'Agnes a évoqué l'échec du traitement, l'humeur de tout le monde s'est assombrie.
I was referred to this specialist by the family practice nurse
SynonymesmentionalludeciteinvokespecifyindicateAntonymesignoreneglectdisregardoverlookréussir
to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended
Our plan succeeded.
Notre plan a réussi.
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended).
SynonymesprosperthriveflourishprevailwinachieveAntonymesfaillosefoundercollapsebombtoucher
to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something
I touched him lightly on the arm.
Je l'ai touché légèrement au bras.
We stayed in a village where time has stood still(= life has not changed for many years).
SynonymesfeelcontactbrushstrokehandletappatAntonymesavoidignoremissdisregardcacher, dissimuler
to put or keep somebody/something in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found
They hid me from the police in their attic.
Ils m'ont caché de la police dans leur grenier.
He hid the letter in a drawer.
SynonymesconcealcoversecretemaskobscureAntonymesrevealexposeshowuncoverdisclosefournir, procurer
to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use
He provides food for the poor on Sunday mornings.
Il fournit de la nourriture aux pauvres le dimanche matin.
The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care.
SynonymessupplyfurnishgiveoffercontributeequippresentAntonymestakedeprivewithholdremovedenypermission, autorisation
the act of allowing somebody to do something, especially when this is done by somebody in a position of authority
We need to get our parents' permission to take part in the English Speaking Contest in Da Nang next month.
Nous devons obtenir la permission de nos parents pour participer au concours d'expression orale en anglais à Da Nang le mois prochain.
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author
SynonymesauthorizationconsentapprovalleavesanctionlicenseAntonymesprohibitiondenialrefusalvetobanorganiser
to make all the arrangements for something to happen or be provided
The meeting is organized every month.
La réunion est organisée tous les mois.
to organize a meeting/party/trip
SynonymesarrangecoordinatesystematizestructureformestablishmanagecontrolAntonymesdisorganizedisarrangeconfusemess upjumbleimpliquer, comporter, entraîner
if a situation, an event or an activity involves something, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it
My new job involves travelling to a different country every month.
Mon nouveau travail implique de voyager dans un pays différent chaque mois.
SynonymesincludeincorporateentailaffectimplicateengageAntonymesexcludeomitdisengagedetachremoveréagir
to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something
She slapped him, but he didn't react.
Elle l'a giflé, mais il n'a pas réagi.
The market reacted by falling a further two points.
SynonymesrespondreplyanswerretortreciprocateactbehaveAntonymesignoredisregardneglectremain passivenot react
