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A2 · Communication & media (2)
A2 · Communication et médias (2)
promettre
to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen
The sales associate promised that our new mattress would arrive by noon on Saturday
Le vendeur a promis que notre nouveau matelas arriverait avant midi samedi.
A warranty is a promise the manufacturer makes to the consumer
SynonymesassurancepledgeguaranteevowcommitmentwordundertakingAntonymesdenialbreachbreakviolationréseau, réseau informatique
a system of computers and other devices that are linked together so they can share data and resources
All printers in the building are connected to the office network.
Toutes les imprimantes du bâtiment sont connectées au réseau de l'entreprise.
The network went down for an hour, so nobody could access shared files.
SynonymessystemwebgridinfrastructureorganizationgroupconnectionsAntonymesisolationseparationindividualsolitudementionner, signaler
to write or speak about something/somebody, especially without giving much information
You should mention in the letter that we can arrange for mailing the brochures as well as printing them
Vous devriez mentionner dans la lettre que nous pouvons nous charger de l'envoi des brochures ainsi que de leur impression.
Synonymesstateindicaterefer topoint outnoteallude toAntonymesignoreoverlookomitdisregardprofil
a description of somebody/something that gives useful information
The recruiter told him that, unfortunately, he did not fit the job profile
Le recruteur lui a dit que, malheureusement, il ne correspondait pas au profil du poste.
As jobs change, so does the company's profile for the job candidate
SynonymesoutlinesketchshapefigurerepresentationsummarybackgroundimageAntonymesinsignificanceobscurityunimportanceregistre, relevé, trace écrite
a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future
You should keep a record of your expenses
Vous devriez tenir un registre de vos dépenses.
Ms. Han typed a written request for her medical records
SynonymeslogdocumentaccountfileregisterarchiveAntonymesforgetignoreomitneglectblague, plaisanterie
something that you say or do to make people laugh, for example a funny story that you tell
I enjoy telling jokes.
J'aime raconter des blagues.
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes(= about sex).
Synonymesgagjestpunquipwitticismfunny storyAntonymesseriousnesstragedysadnesssolemnityjournaliste
a person whose job is to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online news sites
Journalists write stories for newspapers.
Les journalistes écrivent des articles pour les journaux.
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes(= about sex).
SynonymesreportercorrespondentnewspapermannewswomancolumnistcommentatorAntonymesnone (There isn't a direct antonym. Possible opposites relate to spreading misinformation or censorshipbut these aren't direct antonyms.)enregistrement
sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra
un enregistrement de musique anglaise pour clarinette et orchestre
a video recording of the wedding
SynonymestapedisctrackcutrenditionperformancevideoaudioAntonymesliveunrecordedperformanceinstructions, mode d'emploi
detailed information on how to do or use something
The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.
La plante est vendue avec des instructions complètes sur la façon de l'entretenir.
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully.
SynonymesdirectionguidancecommandorderbriefingteachingeducationAntonymesmisinformationambiguityconfusionmisdirectionmédias
the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet
He became a media star for his part in the protests.
Il est devenu une vedette des médias pour son rôle dans les manifestations.
the news/broadcasting/national media
SynonymespressnewsjournalismcommunicationsbroadcastingAntonymessilenceprivacysecrecyimprimer
to produce letters, pictures, etc. on paper using a machine that puts ink (= coloured liquid) on the surface
Click on the icon when you want to print.
Cliquez sur l'icône quand vous voulez imprimer.
Each card is printed with a different message.
SynonymescopyduplicatereproducepublishAntonymeserasedeleteremoveposte, courrier
the official system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.
I'll send the documents to you by mail tomorrow.
Je vous enverrai les documents par la poste demain.
Synonymespostletterscorrespondencee-mailAntonymesnone (context dependentbut no direct antonym for mail itself)face-to-face communicationin-personmobile
connected with mobile phones, tablets, etc.
You can check your bank account using the mobile app on your phone.
Vous pouvez consulter votre compte bancaire grâce à l'application mobile sur votre téléphone.
SynonymesportablemovabletravelingambulatorymotilerovingAntonymesimmobilestationaryfixedimmovablestaticimprimante
a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer
We use a printer to print documents.
Nous utilisons une imprimante pour imprimer des documents.
Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice.
Synonymesprinting deviceoutput devicehard copy deviceAntonymesscannerpublier, éditer
to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM , etc. and sell it to the public
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM.
La plupart de nos titres sont également publiés sur CD-ROM.
The first edition was published in 2007.
Synonymesreleaseissuecirculatedistributeprintbring outAntonymessuppresswithdrawcensorhideintroduction, préface
the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow
The introduction explains what the book is about and why it was written.
L'introduction explique de quoi parle le livre et pourquoi il a été écrit.
SynonymesprefacepreludeopeningcommencementinitiationpresentationlaunchAntonymesconclusionendingepilogueterminationcompletionclosure
