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A2 · Thinking & opinions (2)
A2 · Pensée et opinions (2)
stratégie
a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose
A business plan is a strategy for running a business and avoiding problems
Un plan d'affaires est une stratégie pour gérer une entreprise et éviter les problèmes.
Synonymesplantacticapproachschemedesignmethodgame planblueprintAntonymesrandomnesschanceaccidentimprovisationdisorganizationsource, origine
a place, person or thing that you get something from
I can't tell you the source of this information
Je ne peux pas vous révéler la source de cette information.
The source of this rare pottery that we are selling in our shop is a small village in India
SynonymesoriginrootbeginningfoundationbasiscausefountainheadwellspringAntonymesresultoutcomeeffectconsequenceendrésoudre
to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation
Researchers find that every time they solve one problem, two more result
Les chercheurs constatent que chaque fois qu'ils résolvent un problème, deux autres apparaissent.
One of the biggest problems to solve is why people would want to own the new product
Synonymesresolvefigure outwork outanswerdeterminedecipherAntonymescreatecauseworsencomplicatefailloseoption, choix
something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do
With the real estate market so tight right now, you don't have that many options
Avec un marché immobilier aussi tendu en ce moment, vous n'avez pas beaucoup d'options.
You could arrange the lease with an option to buy after a certain amount of time
SynonymeschoicealternativepossibilityselectionpreferenceAntonymesnecessityrequirementcompulsionobligationmustsuggestion, proposition
an idea or a plan that you mention for somebody else to think about
Can I make a suggestion about what to order?
Puis-je faire une suggestion sur ce qu'il faut commander ?
We followed the waiter's suggestion and ordered one of the specials
SynonymesrecommendationproposaladvicehintideamotionAntonymesrejectiondemandorderinsistenceprédire, prévoir
to say that something will happen in the future
I predicted this restaurant would become popular and I was right
J'avais prédit que ce restaurant deviendrait populaire et j'avais raison.
Kona was unable to predict what time Andy, who is always late, would show up at the restaurant
SynonymesforecastforeseeanticipateexpectprojectestimateAntonymesdoubtquestiondisbelieveuncertaintyméthode, façon de faire
a particular way of doing something
Gloria perfected a simple method for making croissants
Gloria a mis au point une méthode simple pour faire des croissants.
Many chefs borrow cooking methods from a variety of cultures and incorporate them into their cooking style
SynonymesapproachproceduretechniquewaysystemmannerprocessAntonymeschaosdisorderrandomnessbon sens, jugement
an understanding about something; an ability to judge something
She had the good sense to call a doctor straight away.
Elle a eu le bon sens d'appeler un médecin tout de suite.
SynonymesfeelingperceptionawarenessunderstandingintuitionjudgmentreasonlogicAntonymesnonsenseabsurdityunreasonablenessignorancestupiditybut, objectif
the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money.
Le but principal de notre campagne est de récolter des fonds.
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.
SynonymesaimgoalobjectivereasonintentiontargetenddesignAntonymesaccidentchancerandomnessaimlessnessse rendre compte, réaliser
to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation
I don't think you realize how important this is to her.
Je ne crois pas que tu te rendes compte à quel point c'est important pour elle.
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong.
Synonymesunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceiveappreciatebe aware ofAntonymesmisunderstandoverlookignoredisregardbe unaware ofsoutenir, appuyer
to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it
The majority of ordinary citizens did not support the war.
La majorité des citoyens ordinaires ne soutenaient pas la guerre.
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you.
SynonymesbackaidassistendorseadvocatechampionbolstersustainAntonymesopposeresisthinderundermineattackobstructdisapproveoccasion, opportunité
a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
C'est l'occasion parfaite pour prendre un nouveau départ.
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.
SynonymeschanceoccasionpossibilityprospectopeningmomentAntonymesclosuremisfortunelossdifficultyimpossibilityrecommander, conseiller
to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie.
Il a recommandé de lire le livre avant de voir le film.
Can you recommend a good hotel?
SynonymesadvisesuggestendorseurgeadvocatecommendAntonymesdiscouragedissuadewarncriticizeopposesupposer, penser, croire
to think or believe that something is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have)
I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't).
Je ne pense pas un seul instant qu'il acceptera.
She had supposed him (to be) very rich.
SynonymesassumepresumeguessimaginethinkexpectAntonymesknowbe certainbe suredoubtdisbelievecompréhension, connaissance
the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar.
La plupart des étudiants ont une solide compréhension de la grammaire anglaise.
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem.
SynonymescomprehensionknowledgeawarenessgraspinsightperceptionappreciationAntonymesmisunderstandingignoranceconfusionbewildermentpossibilité, éventualité
a thing that may happen or be true; the fact that something might happen or be true, but is not certain
He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase.
Il a refusé d'exclure la possibilité d'une hausse des impôts.
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.
SynonymeschancelikelihoodprospectopportunityprobabilityAntonymesimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintysuretyrefuser
to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do
He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
Il a catégoriquement refusé de discuter de la question.
He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
SynonymesdeclinerejectdenywithholddisallowAntonymesacceptagreeallowapproveconsentsuggérer, proposer
to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about
I suggest being on time.
Je suggère d'être à l'heure.
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early.
SynonymesproposerecommendadvisehintimplyAntonymesdemandinsistassertordercommandêtre gêné par, supporter
to be annoyed, worried or upset by something
I don't mind getting cold—it's the rain I don't like.
Cela ne me dérange pas d'avoir froid ; c'est la pluie que je n'aime pas.
Did she mind about not getting the job?
SynonymescareobjectbotherdislikeregretAntonymesapprovelikeapprove ofenjoyreconnaître
to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it, because you have seen or heard them or it before
I recognized her by her red hair.
Je l'ai reconnue à ses cheveux roux.
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.
SynonymesidentifyacknowledgeknowrealizeperceiverememberAntonymesmisidentifydisregardignoreoverlookforget
