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A2 · Society, law & politics (2)
A2 · Société, droit et politique (2)
paix
a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area
The two communities live together in peace.
Les deux communautés vivent ensemble en paix.
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace(= to prevent people from fighting).
SynonymesharmonytranquilityserenitycalmrestamityAntonymeswarconflictstrifediscordviolencenational
connected with a particular nation; shared by a whole nation
These buildings are part of our national heritage.
Ces bâtiments font partie de notre patrimoine national.
national and regional politics
SynonymesfederalgovernmentalpublicstatedomesticAntonymeslocalregionalprivateforeigninternationaltradition, coutume
a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people; a set of these beliefs or customs
Making Chung cake is our tradition at Tet.
Faire le gâteau Chung est notre tradition au Têt.
religious/cultural, etc. traditions
SynonymescustomconventionpracticeritualheritageusagemannerwayAntonymesinnovationnoveltymodernitychangedeviationpopulation
all the people who live in a particular area, city or country; the total number of people who live there
What is the population of your country?
Quelle est la population de ton pays ?
The population is increasing at about 6% per year.
Synonymesinhabitantsresidentscommunitypeoplenumber of inhabitantsAntonymesemptinessuninhabitednessdepopulationprésident
the leader of a republic , for example the US
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
Le président des États-Unis vit à la Maison-Blanche.
SynonymesleaderchiefchairheaddirectorprincipalgovernorexecutiveAntonymesfollowersubordinatememberemployeestaffsociété
people in general, living together in communities
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society
Ils ont mené des recherches sur les rôles des hommes et des femmes dans la société d'aujourd'hui.
Racism exists at all levels of society.
SynonymescommunitycivilizationculturepopulationpublicAntonymesisolationsolitudeindividualismofficier
a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer.
L'affaire m'a été transmise, à moi, votre officier commandant.
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers
SynonymesofficialcommanderexecutiveleaderauthorityAntonymescivilianfollowersubordinateprivatecommonervoler, dérober
to take something from a person, shop, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10000.
Des voleurs ont dérobé des bijoux d'une valeur de plus de 10 000 £.
I had my wallet stolen.
SynonymespilferpurloinappropriateembezzlerobburglarizeshopliftswipeAntonymesgivedonatereturnofferproviderestoreÉtat
a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government
The state provides free education for all children.
L'État offre une éducation gratuite à tous les enfants.
SynonymesdeclareexpressarticulateassertmaintainaffirmreciteAntonymesconcealhidedenysuppresswithholdguerre
a situation in which two or more countries or groups of people fight against each other over a period of time
How long have they been at war?
Depuis combien de temps sont-ils en guerre ?
The government does not want to go to war(= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed.
SynonymesconflictcombathostilitiesstrugglebattlefightingAntonymespeaceharmonytruceaccordceasefiretraditionnel
being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
A group of children will perform traditional dances.
Un groupe d'enfants exécutera des danses traditionnelles.
traditional dress
Synonymesconventionalcustomaryestablishedtypicaltime-honoredfolkhistoricalAntonymesmoderncontemporarynewunconventionaloriginalinnovativeprison
a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial
She was sent to prison for six months.
Elle a été envoyée en prison pour six mois.
to be released from prison
Synonymesjailpenitentiarycorrectional facilitygaolstockadedetention centerAntonymesfreedomlibertyreleasedischargevoleur
a person who steals something from another person or place
The police finally caught the thief who stole my bike.
La police a fini par attraper le voleur qui avait volé mon vélo.
SynonymesburglarrobberpilferershoplifterbanditcrooklarcenistmarauderAntonymeshonest personlaw-abiding citizengiverbenefactorphilanthropist
