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A2 · Free time, sport & arts (1)
A2 · Loisirs, sport et arts (1)
concours, compétition
an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
Our school won first prize in the football competition last year.
Notre école a remporté le premier prix du tournoi de football l'année dernière.
SynonymesrivalrycontestmatchtournamentbattlegamechallengeraceAntonymescooperationcollaborationharmonyagreementpeaceaccordbut, cage
a frame with a net into which players must kick or hit the ball in order to score a point
The ball flew past the goalkeeper and into the goal.
Le ballon a dépassé le gardien et est entré dans le but.
SynonymesobjectiveaimtargetpurposeintentionambitionAntonymesfailureaimlessnessindecisionpublic, spectateurs
the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to something (a play, concert, somebody speaking, etc.)
The audience cheered the actors as they walked off the stage
Le public a acclamé les acteurs lorsqu'ils ont quitté la scène.
The playwright expanded his audience by writing for film as well as for stage
SynonymesspectatorslistenersviewersattendeeshouseAntonymesperformerparticipantspeakercomédie
a play, film or TV show that is intended to be funny, usually with a happy ending; plays, films and TV shows of this type
Mr. Bean is a British comedy television series.
Mr. Bean est une série télévisée comique britannique.
a romantic comedy
SynonymeshumorfarcesatiresitcomwitslapstickAntonymestragedydramaseriousnessmelodramaentraîneur, coach
a person who trains a person or team in sport
Our football coach makes us run around the field before every practice.
Notre entraîneur de football nous fait courir autour du terrain avant chaque entraînement.
Synonymesbusmotorcoachtour buscarriagetrainerAntonymespersonal carwalkingairplanefin, dénouement
the last part of a story, film, etc.
His stories usually have a happy ending.
Ses histoires ont généralement une fin heureuse.
Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people.
SynonymesconclusionterminationclosefinalecessationAntonymesbeginningstartcommencementinceptioncadeau, présent
a thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you
Thank you for your generous gift
Merci pour votre généreux cadeau.
a free gift for every reader
SynonymespresentdonationcontributionboonofferinggratuityAntonymeslossdeprivationpenaltyforfeitpersonnage
a person or an animal in a book, play or film
The film revolves around three main characters.
Le film tourne autour de trois personnages principaux.
The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all.
SynonymesrolefigurepersonaindividualpersonalityplayerAntonymesanonymitynonentitynothinghéros, héroïne
a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good
One of the country’s national heroes.
L'un des héros nationaux du pays.
one of the country's national heroes
SynonymeschampionlegendsaviorprotagonistidolstarcelebrityAntonymesvillaincowardantagonistzerononentityfan, admirateur
a person who admires somebody/something or enjoys watching or listening to somebody/something very much
She is a big fan of that band and goes to all their concerts.
C'est une grande fan de ce groupe et elle va à tous ses concerts.
SynonymesadmirersupporterfollowerenthusiastdevoteeAntonymescriticdetractoropponenthaterskepticauteur
a person who writes books or the person who wrote a particular book
He is the author of two books on French history.
Il est l'auteur de deux livres sur l'histoire de France.
He is the author of three books on art.
SynonymeswritercreatororiginatorcomposerAntonymesreaderaudienceplagiaristcélébrer, fêter
to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
Vietnamese people celebrate Tet at different times each year.
Les Vietnamiens célèbrent le Têt à des dates différentes chaque année.
How do people celebrate New Year in your country?
SynonymescommemorateobservehonorrejoicemarksolemnizeAntonymesmournlamentcondemnignoreneglectgalerie d'art
a room or building for showing works of art, especially to the public
There are only some people in the gallery.
Il n'y a que quelques personnes dans la galerie.
Synonymesmuseumart galleryexhibition halldisplay areaarcadebalconyAntonymesprivate spacestorage areawarehouseprix, récompense
a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has done
The film won an award for the best music of the year.
Le film a remporté le prix de la meilleure musique de l'année.
SynonymesprizegrantaccoladehonorrewardbestowconferAntonymespenaltypunishmentfineforfeitbaseball
a game played especially in the US by two teams of nine players, using a bat and ball. Each player tries to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball.
I enjoy watching baseball games.
J'aime regarder les matchs de baseball.
Synonymeshardballthe national pastime
