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B1 · Places, travel & transport
B1 · Lieux, voyages et transports
emplacement, lieu
a place where something happens or exists; the position of something
The location of the meeting was changed from the Red Room to the Green Room
Le lieu de la réunion a été changé de la Salle Rouge à la Salle Verte.
Disney World was the perfect location for the annual meeting since many members could bring their families
SynonymesplacesitespotpositionareavenuelocaleAntonymesdisplacementremovalrelocationmobilityexplorer, parcourir
to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains
Le collectionneur aime explorer les magasins d'antiquités à la recherche de bonnes affaires.
While his mother shopped for clothes, Michael wandered off to explore the toy section
SynonymesinvestigateexamineresearchsurveyprobediscoverscoutAntonymesignoreneglectoverlookdisregardisolé, reculé, éloigné
far away from places where other people live
We took the train out of the city and found a remote hotel in the country for the weekend
Nous avons pris le train pour sortir de la ville et nous avons trouvé un hôtel isolé à la campagne pour le week-end.
I was surprised to find train service to such a remote location
SynonymesisolateddistantsecludedfarawayoutlyingAntonymesnearcloseaccessiblecentralpopulatedréservation
an arrangement to keep a hotel room, table or service for a guest at a future time
I have a reservation for three nights under the name Nguyen.
J'ai une réservation pour trois nuits au nom de Nguyen.
The reservations team confirms every booking by email.
SynonymesbookingappointmentarrangementengagementprearrangementAntonymescancellationwalk-inunreservedfrontière
the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line
We crossed the border into France early in the morning.
Nous avons traversé la frontière pour entrer en France tôt le matin.
SynonymesboundaryedgemarginfrontiervergerimperimeterAntonymescentermiddleinteriorquartier, voisinage
a district or an area of a town; the people who live there
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him.
Il a crié si fort que tout le quartier pouvait l'entendre.
We grew up in the same neighbourhood.
SynonymesvicinitycommunitylocalitydistrictareaAntonymesafardistanceremotenessentrée
a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place
The entrance to the theatre is full of people.
L'entrée du théâtre est pleine de monde.
A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour.
SynonymesentryaccessgatewayportalingressAntonymesexitegressdepartureway outarrivée
an act of coming or being brought to a place
We apologize for the late arrival of the train.
Nous nous excusons pour l'arrivée tardive du train.
the arrival of the mail in the morning
SynonymescomingappearanceentranceadventaccessionAntonymesdepartureleavingexitabsencegoingmondial, global
covering or affecting the whole world
At present, global warming became a serious issue.
Actuellement, le réchauffement climatique est devenu un problème grave.
the company's domestic and global markets
SynonymesworldwideinternationaluniversalcomprehensiveAntonymeslocalregionalnationaldomesticdépart
an act of leaving a place
Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.
Notre départ a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island.
Synonymesleavinggoingexitexitsetting offtakeoffgoing awayAntonymesarrivalcomingstayingcommandant de bord, capitaine
the pilot in command of a commercial aircraft, or the person in charge of a ship, with final responsibility for safety
The captain decided to divert because a passenger needed urgent medical care.
Le commandant de bord a décidé de dérouter l'avion parce qu'un passager avait besoin de soins médicaux urgents.
After ten years as a first officer, he was promoted to captain.
SynonymescommanderleaderchiefheadAntonymescrewfollowersubordinatetente
a shelter made of a large sheet of canvas , nylon , etc. that is supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, and is used especially for camping
Let’s first put up our tent before making lunch.
Montons d'abord notre tente avant de préparer le déjeuner.
Food will be served in the hospitality tent(= for example at an outdoor show).
SynonymespavilionmarqueesheltercanvastabernacleAntonymeshousebuildingpermanent structureattraction, attrait
an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do
The Imperial City is Hue’s greatest attraction.
La Cité impériale est la plus grande attraction de Hué.
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love.
SynonymesappealcharmmagnetisminterestlureAntonymesrepulsiondeterrentdislikeantipathyméridional, du sud
located in the south or facing south; connected with or typical of the south part of the world or a region
the southern slopes of the mountains
les pentes méridionales des montagnes
southern Spain
Synonymessouthsouthwarddown southaustralAntonymesnorthernnorthmondial, dans le monde entier
affecting all parts of the world
Viet Nam has been known worldwide because of many beautiful landscapes.
Le Viêt Nam est connu dans le monde entier grâce à ses nombreux beaux paysages.
SynonymesgloballyinternationallyuniversallywidelyextensivelyAntonymeslocallynationallyregionallydomesticallyexpédition
an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known
He went on an expedition to the North Pole.
Il est parti en expédition au pôle Nord.
SynonymesjourneyvoyagequestexplorationadventureexcursionoutingAntonymesstayretreatinactionstasishélicoptère
an aircraft without wings that has large blades (= long flat parts) on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.
He knows how to fly a helicopter.
Il sait piloter un hélicoptère.
Synonymeschopperwhirlybirdcoptercadre, décor
an environment where something is located; the place at which something happens
The movie's setting is a small town in the 1950s.
Le film se déroule dans une petite ville des années 1950.
SynonymesenvironmentlocationcontextscenebackgroundAntonymesdisplacementuprooting
