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B1 · Feelings & personality (1)
B1 · Sentiments et personnalité (1)
attirer
if you are attracted by something, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by somebody, you like or admire them
The display attracted a number of people at the convention
Le stand a attiré beaucoup de monde au salon.
The new advertising attracts the wrong kind of customer into the store
SynonymesdrawappealenticeluretemptcharmfascinatecaptivateAntonymesrepelrepulsedeterdiscouragedissuaderejectignoreattitude
the way that you think and feel about somebody/something; the way that you behave towards somebody/something that shows how you think and feel
Each investor should assess his or her own attitude toward investment
Chaque investisseur devrait évaluer sa propre attitude face à l'investissement.
The new fund manager's attitude changed quickly after the first big downturn in the market
SynonymesopinionoutlookperspectiveviewpointdemeanorapproachstanceAntonymesindifferenceapathydisinterestadmirer
to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities
I admire all the effort the museum put into organizing this wonderful exhibit
J'admire tous les efforts que le musée a consacrés à l'organisation de cette magnifique exposition.
Raisa, admiring the famous smile, stood before the Mona Lisa for hours
Synonymesrespectesteemrevereappreciatevalueapprove ofthink highly ofAntonymesdespisedislikedetestdisapprove ofscornhateconfiant, sûr de soi
feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
They are more confident than I thought.
Ils sont plus confiants que je ne le pensais.
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand.
Synonymesassuredself-assuredself-confidentcertainpositiveboldfearlessAntonymesinsecuredoubtfulunsuretimidshyapprehensivedéterminé, résolu
having made a definite decision to do something and not letting anyone prevent you
I'm determined to get this degree this year.
Je suis déterminé à obtenir ce diplôme cette année.
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
SynonymesresolvedresolutefirmsteadfastpersistentdrivenmotivateddedicatedAntonymeswaveringindecisivehesitantirresolutedoubtfuluncommittedyieldingimprudent, négligent
not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes
He is a careless taxi driver.
C'est un chauffeur de taxi imprudent.
It was careless of me to leave the door open.
SynonymesnegligentinattentivethoughtlessrecklessheedlessAntonymescarefulattentivecautiousmindfulthoroughconfus, désorienté
unable to think clearly or to understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind.
Il était déprimé et dans un état d'esprit confus.
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days.
SynonymesperplexedbewildereddisorientedmuddledpuzzledbaffledAntonymesclearunderstandingawarecertaininformedorganizedcruel, méchant
having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
She was often cruel to her sister.
Elle était souvent cruelle envers sa sœur.
Her eyes were cruel and hard.
SynonymesbrutalcallousruthlessheartlessinhumanevicioussadisticmercilessAntonymeskindcompassionatemercifulbenevolenthumanegentleagaçant, énervant
making somebody feel slightly angry
This interruption is very annoying.
Cette interruption est très agaçante.
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open.
SynonymesirritatingbothersomevexingaggravatingexasperatingtroublesomepeskyAntonymespleasingpleasantdelightfulagreeablesoothingcalmingjoyeux, gai, de bonne humeur
happy, and showing it by the way that you behave
You're in a cheerful mood.
Tu es de bonne humeur.
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
SynonymeshappyjoyfulmerryoptimisticupbeatbrightsunnygladAntonymessaddepressedgloomymiserableunhappydowncastmelancholysorrowfulambition
something that you want to do or achieve very much
His burning ambition was to study medicine.
Son ambition dévorante était d'étudier la médecine.
It had been her lifelong ambition.
SynonymesaspirationdrivegoalaimdeterminationdesirepurposeAntonymesapathycontentmentsatisfactionindifferencelack of desirecourageux, brave
willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I honestly thought.
Je n'étais pas assez courageux pour lui dire ce que je pensais sincèrement.
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her.
SynonymescourageousfearlessvaliantbolddaringintrepidAntonymescowardlyfearfultimidscaredafraidapprécier, être reconnaissant de
to be grateful for something that somebody has done for you
We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
Nous vous serions reconnaissants de nous signaler tout problème.
Her family doesn't appreciate her.
Synonymesvalueprizecherishesteembe grateful foracknowledgerecognizeAntonymesdepreciatebelittledisparagedevaluedisregardunderestimateagacer, énerver, contrarier
to make somebody slightly angry
It annoys me when people forget to say thank you.
Ça m'agace quand les gens oublient de dire merci.
His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
SynonymesirritatebothervexaggravateexasperatepesternettleAntonymespleasedelightsoothecomfortappeaseagacé, contrarié
slightly angry
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.
J'étais agacé contre moi-même d'avoir cédé si facilement.
I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up.
SynonymesirritatedbotheredvexedexasperatedaggravatedpeevedAntonymespleasedcontenthappydelighteduntroubledstupéfait, étonné
very surprised
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt.
Nous avons été stupéfaits de constater que personne n'était blessé.
We were amazed by his generosity.
SynonymesastonishedsurprisedastoundedflabbergastedimpressedmarvelledAntonymesunimpressedunmovedindifferentboredapatheticdéçu
upset because something you hoped for has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected
Critics were disappointed with his performance as King Henry.
Les critiques ont été déçus par son interprétation du roi Henri.
Synonymeslet downdissatisfiedfrustrateddiscouragedcrestfallenAntonymespleasedsatisfieddelightedcontentgratifiedcalme, serein
not excited, nervous or upset
She stayed calm even when everyone around her started to panic.
Elle est restée calme alors que tout le monde autour d'elle commençait à paniquer.
SynonymespeacefulserenetranquilplacidcomposedAntonymesagitatedturbulentstormyexcitedanxious
