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B1 · Thinking & opinions (1)
B1 · Pensée et opinions (1)
déterminer, établir
to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
After reading the contract, I was still unable to determine if our company was liable for back wages.
Après avoir lu le contrat, je n'arrivais toujours pas à déterminer si notre entreprise était redevable d'arriérés de salaire.
The skill of the union bargainers will determine whether the automotive plant will open next week
Synonymesascertainestablishfind outverifyresolvedecideAntonymesdoubtquestionwaverhesitatespeculateguessconséquence
a result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result
As a consequence of not having seen a dentist for several years, Lydia had several cavities.
Faute d'être allée chez le dentiste depuis plusieurs années, Lydia avait plusieurs caries.
The consequence of not following the service instructions for your car is that the warranty is invalidated
SynonymesresultoutcomeeffectramificationaftermathsequelAntonymescauseoriginantecedentsourcereasonignorer, ne pas tenir compte de
to pay no attention to something
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette
Il a ignoré tous les panneaux « Défense de fumer » et a allumé une cigarette.
When the director is working at the computer, she ignores everything around her
Synonymesdisregardoverlookneglectdisregardpay no attention toshundiscountbrush asideAntonymesheednoticeacknowledgeattend toregardconsiderraison, fondement, motif
the reason why people take a particular action
The manager didn't have any basis for firing the employee
Le directeur n'avait aucun motif pour licencier l'employé.
On the basis of my ten years of loyalty to this company, I feel that I deserve three weeks vacation
SynonymesfoundationreasongroundprincipleunderpinningjustificationrationaleAntonymesderivativesuperstructureeffectresultconsequenceconcentrer
to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else
We should concentrate our efforts on the last quarter of the year
Nous devrions concentrer nos efforts sur le dernier trimestre de l'année.
In his quiet, corner office, the manager could finally concentrate and finish his work
Synonymesfocuscenterdirecthoneintensifydevoteapply oneselfAntonymesdispersedistractdivertscatterdiffuseconclure
to decide or believe something as a result of what you have heard or seen
After long discussions, the board has concluded that the project has to be canceled
Après de longues discussions, le conseil a conclu que le projet devait être annulé.
The committee members concluded the meeting early so that they could finish their budgets
SynonymesdeduceinferdecidedetermineresolvejudgeascertainunderstandAntonymesbegincommenceinitiatestartopendoubtquestionexaminer, étudier
to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc. very carefully
Before marketing a new product, researchers must carefully examine it from every aspect
Avant de commercialiser un nouveau produit, les chercheurs doivent l'examiner soigneusement sous tous ses aspects.
Good researchers have to examine every possible option, including some that seem bizarre
SynonymesinspectinvestigatescrutinizeanalyzestudyprobeassessreviewAntonymesignoreoverlookneglectdisregardskimglanceprétendre, affirmer
to say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it
The man claimed to have seen a strange spaceship over the field.
L'homme prétendait avoir vu un étrange vaisseau spatial au-dessus du champ.
SynonymesassertdeclareprofessmaintaindemandretrievecollectAntonymesdisclaimdenyrelinquishwaiveforfeitabandonconscient, averti
knowing or realizing something
My dentist made me aware that I should have an appointment twice a year
Mon dentiste m'a fait prendre conscience que je devais prendre rendez-vous deux fois par an.
I was not aware that flossing my teeth could prevent a buildup of plaque
SynonymesconsciousinformedmindfulcognizantsensibleperceptiveAntonymesunawareignorantobliviousunconsciousheedlessadmettre, avouer
to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true
He finally admitted breaking the window when his mother asked him.
Il a fini par admettre avoir cassé la fenêtre quand sa mère le lui a demandé.
Synonymesacceptacknowledgeconfessgrantreceivetake inAntonymesdenyrejectexcluderefuselien, rapport
something that connects two facts, ideas, etc.
Police have found no connection between the two crimes.
La police n'a trouvé aucun lien entre les deux crimes.
SynonymesrelationshiplinkassociationcorrelationbondtienexusAntonymesseparationdetachmentseverancedisconnectionisolationviser, avoir pour but
to try or plan to achieve something
They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
Ils visent à réduire le chômage de 50 %.
They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year.
SynonymesgoalpurposeobjectivetargetintendstriveaspireAntonymesaimlessdriftwanderstraydésavantage, inconvénient, handicap
something that causes problems and tends to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.
Le fait qu'il ne parle aucune langue étrangère le plaçait dans une situation nettement désavantageuse.
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.
SynonymesdrawbackhandicapdownsideweaknesssetbackimpedimenthindranceAntonymesadvantagebenefitassetstrengthconseiller
to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation
I think I'd advise leaving the company.
Je crois que je conseillerais de quitter l'entreprise.
Her mother was away and couldn't advise her.
SynonymesrecommendsuggestguidecounselwarnurgeencourageAntonymesdissuadediscouragedetermisguideembrouiller, dérouter
to make somebody unable to think clearly or understand something
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened.
Ils m'ont embrouillé avec des récits contradictoires de ce qui s'était passé.
My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.
SynonymesbewilderperplexbafflemuddledisorientflusterpuzzleAntonymesclarifyenlightenexplainsimplifyelucidateunravelcertain, précis, définitif
sure or certain; unlikely to change
I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.
J'ai entendu des rumeurs, mais rien de précis.
That's definite then, is it?
SynonymescertainsureclearexplicitpreciseabsoluteconclusiveAntonymesindefiniteuncertainvagueambiguousdoubtfulunclearprévu, attendu, escompté
that you think will happen
this year's expected earnings
les bénéfices prévus de cette année
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting.
Synonymesanticipatedpredictedforecastedprospectivesupposedhoped-forAntonymesunexpectedunforeseensurprisingdoubtfulunlikelyconclusion
something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job.
J'en suis venu à la conclusion qu'il n'est pas la bonne personne pour ce poste.
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion.
SynonymesinferencedeductiondeterminationjudgmentresolutionoutcomeendresultAntonymesbeginningstartopeningintroductionpremiseassumptioncroyance, conviction
a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right
Vietnamese people have some beliefs about Tet.
Les Vietnamiens ont certaines croyances à propos du Têt.
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.
SynonymesfaithtrustconvictionopinionfeelingassumptionAntonymesdisbeliefdoubtskepticismdistrustdenialcontraste, opposition
a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them
There is a striking contrast between the bright colours and the dark background.
Il y a un contraste saisissant entre les couleurs vives et le fond sombre.
Synonymescomparedifferentiateopposedistinguishdifferset offjuxtaposeAntonymessimilaritylikenessresemblanceagreementharmonysamenessunityindice, piste
a piece of information or an object that helps you find the answer to a question, problem or mystery
He gave me some clues to answer his question.
Il m'a donné quelques indices pour répondre à sa question.
SynonymeshintindicationsuggestionsigntraceevidenceleadAntonymescertaintyproofanswersolutioncomparaison
the process of comparing two or more people or things
A comparison of the two cars showed that one was faster.
Une comparaison des deux voitures a montré que l'une était plus rapide.
SynonymescontrastcollationjuxtapositionanalogycorrelationAntonymesisolationseparationdisconnectiondissimilarity
