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A2 · Feelings & personality (1)
A2 · Sentiments et personnalité (1)
comportement, conduite
the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people
Suspicious behavior in a department store will draw the attention of the security guards
Un comportement suspect dans un grand magasin attirera l'attention des agents de sécurité.
Annu is conducting a survey on whether consumer behavior differs between men and women
SynonymesconductdemeanormanneractionsactivityperformancedeportmentAntonymesinactivitystillnesscessationidlenessrestraintcréatif, créateur
involving the use of skill and the imagination to produce something new or a work of art
The writer's creative representation of the Seven Deadly Sins was astounding
La représentation créative des sept péchés capitaux par l'écrivain était stupéfiante.
There are a number of creative people writing for the theater these days
SynonymesimaginativeinnovativeoriginalingeniousinventiveAntonymesunimaginativeuninspiredordinaryconventionaluncreativehabitude
a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing
The patient had a habit of grinding his teeth during his sleep
Le patient avait l'habitude de grincer des dents pendant son sommeil.
The toddler's father stressed the importance of toothbrushing in hopes of establishing a good habit
SynonymescustompracticeroutinetendencypatternAntonymesunusualnessinfrequencydisinclinationaberrationactif, dynamique
always busy doing things, especially physical activities
She is over 70 but she is very active.
Elle a plus de 70 ans, mais elle est très active.
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active.
SynonymesenergeticlivelydynamicvigorousbusyAntonymesinactivepassivelethargicdormantlazypeur, crainte
the bad feeling that you have when you are in danger or when a particular thing frightens you
She has a terrible fear of spiders and snakes.
Elle a une peur terrible des araignées et des serpents.
SynonymesdreadapprehensionanxietyterroralarmpanicAntonymescouragebraveryconfidenceassurancecalmnessintelligent
good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability
to ask an intelligent question
poser une question intelligente
a highly intelligent child
SynonymessmartbrightcleverastuteknowledgeablewisebrilliantAntonymesstupidunintelligentdumbfoolishnaivesimplechanceux, qui a de la chance
having good luck; happening because of good luck
You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time.
Tu as eu de la chance de repérer le danger à temps.
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged.
SynonymesfortunateblessedcharmedfavoredsuccessfulAntonymesunluckyunfortunateill-fatedcursedprudent, soigneux
giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong
He is a careful driver.
C'est un conducteur prudent.
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it).
SynonymescautiousprudentattentivemeticulousthoroughwatchfulvigilantAntonymescarelessrecklessnegligentheedlessrashimprudentchance
good things that happen to you by chance, not because of your own efforts or abilities
We wish her luck in her new career.
Nous lui souhaitons bonne chance dans sa nouvelle carrière.
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time.
Synonymesfortunechancesuccessgood fortuneprosperousnessprovidenceserendipityAntonymesmisfortunebad luckfailureadversitytragedynerveux, anxieux
anxious about something or afraid of something
He is nervous when he makes a speech in front of crowds.
Il est nerveux quand il fait un discours devant la foule.
He had been nervous about inviting us.
Synonymesanxiousapprehensiverestlessjitteryuneasyfidgetyon edgetenseAntonymescalmrelaxedcomposedpeacefultranquilmanière, comportement, attitude
the way that somebody behaves towards other people
He has a friendly manner.
Il a une attitude amicale.
She answered in a businesslike manner.
SynonymesbehaviorwaydemeanorconductstyleapproachhabitcustomAntonymesimproprietyrudenessdiscourtesyawkwardnessunconventionalityparesseux, fainéant
unwilling to work or be active; doing as little as possible
He's too lazy to make his bed in the morning.
Il est trop paresseux pour faire son lit le matin.
I was feeling too lazy to go out.
SynonymesidleslothfulinactiveindolentlethargicslackshiftlessAntonymesindustriousdiligenthardworkingactiveenergeticassiduousenterprising
