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A2 · Society, law & politics (1)
A2 · Société, droit et politique (1)
église
a building where Christians go to attend services, pray, etc.
The procession moved into the church.
La procession est entrée dans l’église.
church services
Synonymeschapelcathedralbasilicatemplehouse of worshipplace of worshipAntonymesnone (context dependente.g.secular building)pagan templeatheist gathering placeindépendant
having its own government
Mozambique became independent in 1975.
Le Mozambique est devenu indépendant en 1975.
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.
Synonymesself-sufficientautonomousself-governingfreeseparateunaffiliatedAntonymesdependentreliantsubordinateconnectedcontrolledgouvernement
the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state
The government is urged to create more jobs.
Le gouvernement est appelé à créer plus d'emplois.
government expenditure/intervention
Synonymesadministrationregimestateauthorityruling bodyAntonymesanarchylawlessnessattaque, agression
an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebody
The soldiers launched an attack on the enemy camp at dawn.
Les soldats ont lancé une attaque contre le camp ennemi à l'aube.
SynonymesassaultraidonslaughtaggressionoffensivestrikeinvasionAntonymesdefenseprotectionretreatsurrenderpeacepreuve, élément de preuve
documents, objects or statements presented to a court to prove or disprove facts in a case
The emails were submitted as evidence that the buyer had accepted the goods.
Les courriels ont été produits comme preuve que l'acheteur avait accepté la marchandise.
There was not enough evidence to prove the director knew about the loan.
SynonymesprooftestimonyindicationsigncluemanifestationdemonstrationAntonymesdisproofrefutationdenialcontradictionconcealmentchef, dirigeant, leader
a person who leads a group of people, especially the head of a country, an organization, etc.
She's a born leader.
C'est une meneuse née.
the leader of the party
SynonymeschiefcommanderguidedirectorheadrulercaptainprincipalAntonymesfollowersupportersubordinatecommunauté
all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group
They want to do something useful and meaningful for the community.
Ils veulent faire quelque chose d'utile et de significatif pour la communauté.
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group)
SynonymessocietypublicgrouppopulationneighborhoodfellowshipAntonymesindividualisolationseparationse battre, combattre
to use physical force against somebody, or to take part in a war or battle
The two boys started to fight in the playground after school.
Les deux garçons ont commencé à se battre dans la cour après l'école.
SynonymesbrawlscuffleclashconflictstrugglebattlecombataltercationAntonymespeaceharmonyagreementaccordconciliationavocat, juriste
a person trained and licensed to give legal advice, prepare legal documents and represent clients
We asked a lawyer to review the lease before signing it.
Nous avons demandé à un avocat de relire le bail avant de le signer.
She works as a corporate lawyer advising foreign investors in Ho Chi Minh City.
SynonymesattorneycounseladvocatesolicitorbarristerAntonymesclientlaymanpro se litigantDieu
the being or spirit that is worshipped and is believed to have created the universe
Many people pray to God for help in difficult times.
Beaucoup de gens prient Dieu pour obtenir de l'aide dans les moments difficiles.
Synonymesdeitydivinitycreatorsupreme beingLordcelestial beingAntonymesatheismnon-beliefhumanitymortalityassociation caritative, charité
an organization for helping people in need
At our last meeting, we decided to organize a football match to raise money for charity.
Lors de notre dernière réunion, nous avons décidé d'organiser un match de football pour collecter des fonds pour une association caritative.
The concert will raise money for local charities.
SynonymesbenevolencegenerosityhumanityphilanthropygoodwillAntonymescrueltymeannessselfishnessgreeddrogue, stupéfiant
an illegal substance that some people smoke, inject , etc. for the physical and mental effects it has
He was charged with pushing drugs.
Il a été accusé de trafic de drogue.
drug rehabilitation
SynonymesnarcoticmedicationmedicinesubstancedopeAntonymessobrietyabstinencecurehealthcleanlinessdétective, policier enquêteur
a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals
The detective found important clues at the crime scene.
Le détective a trouvé des indices importants sur la scène de crime.
Synonymesinvestigativecrime-solvingsleuthinginquisitiveanalyticAntonymesuniformedpatrollaw enforcement (general)
