Leçon 157/202 · 29 mots · 0 appris
B1 · Free time, sport & arts
B1 · Loisirs, sport et arts
divertissement, loisirs
films, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this
There was no entertainment for the children of guests at the hotel.
Il n'y avait aucun divertissement pour les enfants des clients de l'hôtel.
SynonymesamusementrecreationenjoymentpleasurediversiondistractionAntonymesboredomennuitediumworkdrudgerycollection
a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected
The museum's collection contained many works donated by famous collectors
La collection du musée comprenait de nombreuses œuvres données par des collectionneurs célèbres.
The museum's collection kept two full-time curators busy
SynonymesaccumulationassemblagegroupsetaggregatecompilationAntonymesdisbursementscatteringdispersionindividualseparationloisir, temps libre
time when you are not working or studying; free time
We can go to the permanent collection at our leisure
Nous pouvons voir la collection permanente à loisir.
The woman took up painting in her retirement, when she had more leisure time
Synonymesfree timerecreationrelaxationspare timeeaserestAntonymesworklaboreffortbusinesstoilreprésentation, spectacle
the act of performing a play, concert or some other form of entertainment
The performances are not as exciting as I expected.
Les représentations ne sont pas aussi passionnantes que je l'espérais.
a series of performances by the Kirov Ballet
SynonymesshowpresentationdisplayexecutionachievementAntonymesfailureinactivityneglectomissionfilet
material that is made of string, thread or wire twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between; a piece of this material used for a particular purpose
The ball hit the top of the net and fell back.
La balle a touché le haut du filet et est retombée.
SynonymesmeshweblatticescreengrilleAntonymessolidopaqueimpermeabledivertir, amuser
to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them
The street performers entertained the crowd with music and jokes.
Les artistes de rue divertissaient la foule avec de la musique et des blagues.
SynonymesamusedivertpleasecharmengageinterestAntonymesboretireannoydisgusthôte, maître de maison
a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house
Our host greeted us warmly at the door when we arrived at the party.
Notre hôte nous a chaleureusement accueillis à la porte à notre arrivée à la fête.
SynonymesorganizersponsorpresenterproviderentertainerkeeperAntonymesguestvisitorinviteephotographe
a person who takes photographs, especially as a job
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer
un photographe animalier/de mode/portraitiste
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready.
SynonymescameramanlensmanshooterAntonymesamateurnon-photographertour, farce, blague
something that you do to make somebody believe something that is not true, or to annoy somebody as a joke
The children played a trick on their teacher by hiding her books.
Les enfants ont joué un tour à leur professeure en cachant ses livres.
SynonymesployrusedeceitstratagemartificedeviceprankhoaxAntonymeshonestytruthfairnessuprightnesscandortambour, batterie
a musical instrument made of a hollow round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends. You play it by hitting it with sticks or with your hands.
He has played the drums in a rock band since he was fifteen.
Il joue de la batterie dans un groupe de rock depuis l'âge de quinze ans.
SynonymeskettletimpanobeatpercussionAntonymessilencequietcourse, courses
the sport of taking part in races, for example of horses, cars or boats
My brother loves watching motor racing on TV at the weekend.
Mon frère adore regarder les courses automobiles à la télé le week-end.
Synonymesspeedcompetitiverunninghigh-speedAntonymesstationarystillunhurriednon-competitiveexposition
a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public
The Human and Nature art exhibition begins today at the city art gallery.
L'exposition d'art « L'Homme et la Nature » commence aujourd'hui à la galerie d'art municipale.
Have you seen the Picasso exhibition?
SynonymesshowdisplayfairpresentationdemonstrationAntonymesconcealmenthidingcoveringpoème
a piece of writing in which the words are chosen for their sound and the images they suggest, not just for their obvious meanings. The words are arranged in separate lines, usually with a repeated rhythm, and often the lines rhyme at the end.
a book of love poems
un recueil de poèmes d'amour
All plants need light and water.
SynonymesverserhymelyricsongodeballadAntonymesprosestoryessayintrigue
the series of events that form the story of a novel, play, film, etc.
a conventional plot about love and marriage
une intrigue conventionnelle sur l'amour et le mariage
The book is well organized in terms of plot.
SynonymesstorylinestoryschemeplanconspiracynarrativeAntonymesimprovisationrealitytruthmagie
the secret power of appearing to make impossible things happen by saying special words or doing special things
She learned magic from her grandfather and now performs at children's parties.
Elle a appris la magie auprès de son grand-père et se produit maintenant lors de fêtes d'enfants.
SynonymesenchantmentillusionsorcerywondermiraclecharmsupernaturalAntonymesrealityfactnaturalmundaneordinaryfête, célébration
a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
Je vais vous parler des célébrations du Nouvel An au Vietnam.
breast milk
SynonymesjubileepartyfestivityobservancecommemorationfestivalAntonymesmourningsorrowgrieflamenttragedyconcurrent, participant
a person who takes part in a competition
Each competitor must register at the desk before the race begins on Saturday.
Chaque concurrent doit s'inscrire au guichet avant le début de la course samedi.
SynonymesRivalOpponentChallengerContenderAntonymesAllyCollaboratorPartnerfolklorique, populaire, traditionnel
traditional and typical of the ordinary people of a country or community
My father only likes to hear folk songs.
Mon père n'aime écouter que de la musique folklorique.
SynonymestraditionalethnicvernacularindigenouscommonAntonymesmoderncontemporaryclassicalelitesophisticatedchampion, championne
a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
She is the world champion for the third year in succession.
Elle est championne du monde pour la troisième année consécutive.
SynonymeswinnerconquerorvictortitleholderheroadvocatedefenderAntonymesloserdefeatedchallengeropponentunderdogrugby
a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.
He is a really good rugby player.
C'est un très bon joueur de rugby.
Synonymesruggerfootball (in some contexts)AntonymesN/A (Rugby is a specific sport with no direct antonym)sculpture
a work of art that is a solid figure or object made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay , metal, etc.
The museum displayed a beautiful marble sculpture.
Le musée exposait une belle sculpture en marbre.
SynonymesstatuecarvingfiguremodelartworkAntonymesdestructiondemolition
