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B1 · Position & movement

B1 · Position et mouvement

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    gather(verb)

    /ˈɡæðər/

    se rassembler, se réunir

    to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group

    A crowd gathered in the square to watch the parade

    Une foule s'est rassemblée sur la place pour regarder le défilé.

    Synonymescollectassembleaccumulatecompilemusteramass
    Antonymesdispersescatterdistributeseparatedissipate
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    apart(adverb)

    /əˈpɑːrt/

    séparément, à part

    separated by a distance, of space or time

    We are not divorced but we are living apart now.

    Nous ne sommes pas divorcés, mais nous vivons séparément maintenant.

    Their birthdays are only three days apart.

    Synonymesseparatedistancedasunderisolatedremoteremovedaside
    Antonymestogetherclosenearunitedconnected
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    locate(verb)

    /ˈləʊkeɪt/

    situer, se trouver

    to put or build something in a particular place; (be located) to be in a particular place

    The Temple of Literature is located in the centre of Hanoi.

    Le Temple de la Littérature est situé au centre de Hanoï.

    Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors.

    Synonymesfinddiscoverdetectpinpointplaceposition
    Antonymeslosemisplacedisplacemiss
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    directly(adverb)

    /dəˈrektli/

    directement, tout droit

    without stopping or changing direction

    This bus goes directly to the airport without stopping anywhere.

    Ce bus va directement à l'aéroport sans s'arrêter nulle part.

    Synonymesimmediatelyinstantlystraightexplicitlyfranklyforthrightlyunambiguously
    Antonymesindirectlyobliquelyvaguelyremotelycircuitously
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    base(noun)

    /beɪs/

    base, pied, socle

    the lowest part of something, especially the part or surface on which it rests or stands

    The lamp has a heavy base, so it does not fall over.

    La lampe a un socle lourd, donc elle ne tombe pas.

    Synonymesfoundationbasisgroundworksupportunderlyingfundamental
    Antonymestopapexpeaktipsurface
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    hang(verb)

    /hæŋ/

    accrocher, suspendre

    to attach something, or to be attached, at the top so that the lower part is free or loose

    Shall I hang your coat up?

    Veux-tu que j'accroche ton manteau ?

    There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe.

    Synonymessuspenddangleappendslingmount
    Antonymeslayplacerestset
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    outdoors(adverb)

    /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

    dehors, en plein air

    outside, rather than in a building

    It’s raining so we can’t eat outdoors.

    Il pleut, donc nous ne pouvons pas manger dehors.

    The seeds may be sown outdoors in the spring.

    Synonymesoutsideout of doorsin the open airalfresco
    Antonymesindoorsinside
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    ahead(adverb)

    /əˈhed/

    devant, en avant

    further forward in space or time; in front

    The road ahead is very long.

    La route devant nous est très longue.

    This will create problems in the months ahead.

    Synonymesforwardonwardin frontleadingfuture
    Antonymesbehindbackpastbackward
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    row(noun)

    /rəʊ/

    rang, rangée

    a number of people standing or sitting next to each other in a line; a number of objects arranged in a line

    The children sat in a row at the front of the class.

    Les enfants étaient assis en rang à l'avant de la classe.

    Synonymespaddlepropelscullnavigate
    Antonymesdriftsailcoast
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    central(adjective)

    /ˈsentrəl/

    central, du centre

    in the centre of an area or object

    Our hotel is in central London, close to all the main sights.

    Notre hôtel est dans le centre de Londres, près de toutes les principales attractions.

    Synonymesessentialkeyprincipalprimarymainfundamentalvitalcrucial
    Antonymesperipheralminorsecondaryinsignificantunimportant
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    edge(noun)

    /edʒ/

    bord, bordure

    the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre

    He fell off the edge of the cliff.

    Il est tombé du bord de la falaise.

    Stand the coin on its edge.

    Synonymesbrinkrimvergebordermarginboundary
    Antonymescentermiddleinterior
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    escape(verb)

    /ɪˈskeɪp/

    s’évader, s’échapper

    to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave

    Two prisoners escaped from the jail late last night.

    Deux prisonniers se sont évadés de la prison tard hier soir.

    Synonymesfleeevadeavoideludebreak freeget away
    Antonymescaptureimprisondetainconfineincarcerate
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    lay(verb)

    /leɪ/

    poser, coucher

    to put somebody/something in a particular position, especially when it is done gently or carefully

    She laid the sleeping baby gently on the bed.

    Elle a doucement couché le bébé endormi sur le lit.

    Synonymesproducedepositset downplace
    Antonymesremovepick uplift
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    flow(noun)

    /fləʊ/

    écoulement, flux

    the steady and continuous movement of something/somebody in one direction

    She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound.

    Elle a essayé d'arrêter l'écoulement du sang de la blessure.

    She lost control and the tears began to flow.

    Synonymesstreamcurrentrushsurgemovementdischarge
    Antonymesstagnationcessationhaltblockagestoppage
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    indoors(adverb)

    /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

    à l'intérieur, dedans

    inside or into a building

    Come indoors, it's cold outside.

    Viens à l'intérieur, il fait froid dehors.

    Many herbs can be grown indoors.

    Synonymesinsidewithinunder coverin the house
    Antonymesoutdoorsoutsideout
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    bend(verb)

    /bend/

    se pencher, se baisser

    to lean, or make something lean, in a particular direction

    She bent down to pick up the coin from the floor.

    Elle s'est baissée pour ramasser la pièce de monnaie par terre.

    Synonymescurveturnflextwistanglebow
    Antonymesstraightenunbendstiffrigid
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    surface(noun)

    /ˈsɜːrfɪs/

    surface

    the outside or top layer of something

    These fish sometimes float on the surface of the water.

    Ces poissons flottent parfois à la surface de l'eau.

    Synonymesexteriorfacetopoutsideskinveneer
    Antonymesinteriorinsidedepthcorebottom
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    outdoor(adjective)

    /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

    de plein air, d'extérieur

    used, happening or located outside rather than in a building

    outdoor clothing/activities

    vêtements/activités de plein air

    I'm not really the outdoor type(= I prefer indoor activities).

    Synonymesexteriorexternalopen-airout-of-doorsal fresco
    Antonymesindoorinternalinside
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    located(adjective)

    /ˈləʊkeɪtɪd/

    situé

    if something is located in a particular place, it exists there or has been put there

    New York city is located in the southeastern part of New York state.

    La ville de New York est située dans le sud-est de l'État de New York.

    The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station.

    Synonymessituatedsituatedpositionedplacedestablishedfound
    Antonymesremoveddisplacedabsentunmoved
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    entry(noun)

    /ˈentri/

    entrée

    an act of going into or getting into a place

    She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause.

    Elle a fait son entrée sous un tonnerre d'applaudissements.

    The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher.

    Synonymesentranceaccessingressappearancearrivalintroduction
    Antonymesexitdeparturewithdrawal
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    upon(preposition)

    /əˈpɑːn/

    sur

    on (used in formal or literary English)

    The old book was placed carefully upon the table by the window.

    Le vieux livre avait été posé avec soin sur la table près de la fenêtre.

    Synonymesonaboveoveronto
    Antonymesunderbeneathbelow
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    throughout(preposition)

    /θruːˈaʊt/

    partout dans, à travers

    in or into every part of something

    The campaign has been spreading throughout the world.

    La campagne se propage à travers le monde entier.

    Synonymesall overeverywherein every part ofduringfor the duration of
    Antonymesnowherelocallyin part
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    backwards(adverb)

    /ˈbækwərdz/

    à reculons, en arrière

    towards a place or position that is behind

    He walked backwards to avoid tripping.

    Il a marché à reculons pour éviter de trébucher.

    Synonymesreversedinvertedretrograderearward
    Antonymesforwardsonwardaheadadvancing
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    indoor(adjective)

    /ˈɪndɔːr/

    intérieur, couvert

    located, done or used inside a building

    The hotel has an indoor swimming pool that guests can use all year.

    L'hôtel dispose d'une piscine couverte que les clients peuvent utiliser toute l'année.

    Synonymesinsideinternalundercover
    Antonymesoutdooroutsideexterior