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B1 · Society, law & politics (3)
B1 · Société, droit et politique (3)
représenter
to be a member of a group of people and act or speak for them at an event, a meeting, etc.
She was chosen to represent the company at the international conference.
Elle a été choisie pour représenter l'entreprise à la conférence internationale.
Synonymessymbolizeembodyconstitutedepictstand fortypifyportrayAntonymesmisrepresentdistortfalsifybelieprêtre
a person who is qualified to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches
a parish priest
un prêtre de paroisse
the ordination of women priests
SynonymesclergymanministerreverendfatherpastorchaplainAntonymeslaymanatheistnonbelieverarme
an object such as a knife, gun, bomb, etc. that is used for fighting or attacking somebody
He was charged with carrying an offensive weapon.
Il a été inculpé de port d'arme offensive.
nuclear weapons
SynonymesarmfirearmgunordnancemissileammunitionAntonymestoolinstrumentimplementvote, voix
a formal choice that you make in an election or at a meeting in order to choose somebody or decide something
The new law was passed by 250 votes to 100.
La nouvelle loi a été adoptée par 250 voix contre 100.
Synonymeselectchoosecast a ballotpollsuffrageballotAntonymesabstaindeclinerejectvetoreligion
the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
Christianity, Islam and Judaism are known as Abrahamic religions.
Le christianisme, l'islam et le judaïsme sont connus comme les religions abrahamiques.
He went very quiet(= did not say much) so I knew he was upset.
SynonymesfaithbeliefcreeddoctrinedenominationsectworshipspiritualityAntonymesatheismirreligionsecularismagnosticismdisbeliefpunition, châtiment
an act or a way of punishing somebody
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones.
Il existe peu de preuves que des punitions plus sévères dissuadent mieux que des punitions plus clémentes.
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment
SynonymespenaltydisciplinecorrectionretributionsentenceAntonymesrewardforgivenesspardonleniencyexonerationtirer, faire feu
to fire a gun or other weapon; to fire something from a weapon
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting).
Ils ont fait sauter la serrure d'un coup de feu.
The police rarely shoot to kill(= try to kill the people they shoot at).
SynonymesfiredischargelaunchblasthitfilmrecordAntonymesprotectdefendguardholdcatchviolent
involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody
This film is so violent because there are too many fights and bloody scenes.
Ce film est tellement violent, il y a trop de bagarres et de scènes sanglantes.
The crowd suddenly turned violent.
SynonymesaggressiveferociousbrutalsavageforcefulintenseAntonymespeacefulgentlecalmmildharmlessreligieux
connected with religion or with a particular religion
The old temple is an important religious building for local people.
Le vieux temple est un édifice religieux important pour les habitants du coin.
SynonymesdevoutpiousgodlyspiritualbelievingAntonymesirreligioussecularatheisticagnosticunbelievingsécurité
the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm
Motorcyclists must wear helmets for their own safety.
Les motocyclistes doivent porter un casque pour leur propre sécurité.
He was kept in custody for his own safety.
Synonymessecurityprotectionwell-beingsafeguardsecuritycaredefensepreservationAntonymesdangerriskhazardperilinsecurityprotestation, manifestation
the expression of strong dislike of or opposition to something; a statement or an action that shows this
Thousands of people joined the protest against the new law.
Des milliers de personnes ont participé à la manifestation contre la nouvelle loi.
SynonymesobjectionoppositionchallengedissentdemonstrationcomplaintAntonymesagreementacceptanceapprovalsupportendorsementpunir
to make somebody suffer because they have broken the law or done something wrong
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV.
Mes parents me punissaient en m'interdisant de regarder la télé.
He was punished for refusing to answer their questions.
SynonymesdisciplinepenalizechastisecorrectdisciplinereprimandAntonymesrewardpraiseforgiveexcusecondoneprisonnier, détenu
a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial
They are demanding the release of all prisoners.
Ils exigent la libération de tous les prisonniers.
SynonymescaptiveinmatedetaineeconvictAntonymesfree personfreemanliberatedreleasedsécurité
the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc.
Security at the airport was increased after the bomb threat.
La sécurité à l'aéroport a été renforcée après la menace à la bombe.
SynonymessafetyprotectionassurancecertaintydefensesafeguardAntonymesdangerriskuncertaintyvulnerabilitythreat
