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A2 · Communication & media (1)

A2 · Communication et médias (1)

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    express(verb)

    /ɪkˈspres/

    exprimer, manifester

    to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions

    She found it hard to express her feelings in English.

    Elle avait du mal à exprimer ses sentiments en anglais.

    Synonymesrapidfastquickswiftimmediateinstanturgent
    Antonymesslowdelayedleisurelyunhurried
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    expression(noun)

    /ɪkˈspreʃn/

    expression

    a word or phrase

    'Break a leg' is an expression that people use to wish actors good luck.

    « Break a leg » est une expression que l'on utilise pour souhaiter bonne chance aux acteurs.

    Synonymesmanifestationarticulationdemonstrationcommunicationutterancedeclarationindication
    Antonymesrepressionsuppressionconcealmenthidingsilence
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    diary(noun)

    /ˈdaɪəri/

    journal intime

    a book in which you can write down the experiences you have each day, your private thoughts, etc.

    I have a small diary.

    J'ai un petit journal intime.

    I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary.

    Synonymesjournallognotebookrecordchronicle
    Antonymesforgetfulnessoblivion
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    discussion(noun)

    /dɪˈskʌʃn/

    discussion, débat

    a conversation about somebody/something; the process of discussing somebody/something

    After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.

    Après de longues discussions, ils ont décidé d'accepter notre offre.

    We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US.

    Synonymesconversationdebatedialogueexchangeargumentconsultationconference
    Antonymessilenceagreementconcordunisonquiet
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    explanation(noun)

    /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/

    explication

    a statement, fact, or situation that tells you why something happened; a reason given for something

    I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence.

    Je ne vois aucune explication possible à son absence.

    The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.

    Synonymesreasonaccountjustificationinterpretationdescriptionclarification
    Antonymesmysteryconfusionambiguityvagueness
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    device(noun)

    /dɪˈvaɪs/

    appareil, dispositif

    an object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job

    Our lives have been made easier thanks to modern devices.

    Nos vies sont devenues plus faciles grâce aux appareils modernes.

    electrical labour-saving devices around the home

    Synonymesgadgetappliancemachinetoolmechanisminstrument
    Antonymesmanual laborhandcraftold methods
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    advertisement(noun)

    /ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/

    publicité, annonce

    a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service

    I saw your advertisement in the Youth Newspaper yesterday.

    J'ai vu votre annonce dans le Youth Newspaper hier.

    Synonymesadcommercialpromotionpublicitynoticeannouncement
    Antonymesconcealmenthidingsuppressionsecrecy
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    argue(verb)

    /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

    se disputer

    to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them

    I don't want to argue with you—just do it!

    Je ne veux pas me disputer avec toi — fais-le, c'est tout !

    We're always arguing with each other about money.

    Synonymesdisputedebatequarrelcontendbickerwranglealtercate
    Antonymesagreeconcurharmonizeacquiesce
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    chat(verb)

    /tʃæt/

    bavarder, discuter

    to talk in a friendly, informal way to somebody

    She spends hours on the phone chatting to her friends.

    Elle passe des heures au téléphone à bavarder avec ses amies.

    My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.

    Synonymesconversetalkgossipdiscussvisit
    Antonymessilencelistenignorequiet
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    argument(noun)

    /ˈɑːrɡjumənt/

    dispute, discussion

    a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily

    Jack and Jane are close friends, but they are always having a lot of arguments.

    Jack et Jane sont des amis proches, mais ils se disputent souvent.

    We had an argument with the waiter about the bill.

    Synonymesdisputequarreldebatecontentionaltercationdisagreement
    Antonymesagreementharmonypeaceconcordaccord
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    communicate(verb)

    /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

    communiquer

    to share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.

    Thanks to the invention of the telephone, we can communicate with others all over the world.

    Grâce à l'invention du téléphone, nous pouvons communiquer avec d'autres personnes dans le monde entier.

    We only communicate by email.

    Synonymesconnectconveyimpartexpressinteractcorrespondrelate
    Antonymesconcealhidesuppresswithholdmisunderstand
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    column(noun)

    /ˈkɑːləm/

    colonne

    one of the straight sections from top to bottom into which text on a page or screen is divided

    The newspaper article was printed in two columns on the front page.

    L'article de journal était imprimé sur deux colonnes à la une.

    Synonymespillarpostsupportshaftobelisk
    Antonymesarchbeamlintel
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    document(noun)

    /ˈdɑːkjumənt/

    document

    an official paper, book or electronic file that gives information about something, or that can be used as evidence or proof of something

    This is the document for the new project.

    C'est le document pour le nouveau projet.

    Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court.

    Synonymesrecordfilepaperreportcertificateinstrument
    Antonymesoralverbalunwritten
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    comment(noun)

    /ˈkɑːment/

    commentaire, remarque

    something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something

    His critical comments have contributed to my success.

    Ses commentaires critiques ont contribué à mon succès.

    ‘Not his best performance,’ she commented to the woman sitting next to her.

    Synonymesremarkobservationnoteannotationcriticismopinionfeedback
    Antonymessilenceabsence of commentreticence
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    advertise(verb)

    /ˈædvərtaɪz/

    faire de la publicité pour, annoncer

    to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it

    The cruise was advertised as the ‘journey of a lifetime’.

    La croisière était présentée comme le ‘voyage d'une vie’.

    If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper.

    Synonymespromotepublicizeannouncemarketpromotetoutplug
    Antonymeshideconcealsuppresswithdraw
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    context(noun)

    /ˈkɑːntekst/

    contexte

    the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it

    His decision can only be understood in context.

    Sa décision ne peut se comprendre que dans son contexte.

    This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.

    Synonymessettingcircumstancessituationbackgroundframework
    Antonymesisolationvacuumabstractiongeneralization
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    complain(verb)

    /kəmˈpleɪn/

    se plaindre

    to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

    He is always complaining about everything.

    Il se plaint toujours de tout.

    Synonymesgrumblewhineprotestgripegrouse
    Antonymespraisecommendapproverejoicecompliment
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    greet(verb)

    /ɡriːt/

    saluer, accueillir

    to say hello to somebody or to welcome them

    I greet my neighbor every morning.

    Je salue mon voisin tous les matins.

    Synonymeswelcomehailaddresssalute
    Antonymesignoreavoidsnub
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    app(noun)

    /æp/

    application, appli

    a program designed for a particular task, especially one used on a phone, tablet or in a browser

    Customers can now track their orders through our mobile app.

    Les clients peuvent désormais suivre leurs commandes via notre application mobile.

    The new expense app saves the finance team hours every week.

    Synonymesapplicationprogramsoftware
    Antonymeshardware
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    download(verb)

    /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/

    télécharger

    to copy files or data from the internet or a server onto your computer or device

    Download the latest installer from the support portal.

    Téléchargez la dernière version du programme d'installation depuis le portail d'assistance.

    Customers can download their invoices as PDF files.

    Synonymesretrievecopytransfer
    Antonymesuploadsend