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B1 · Thinking & opinions (2)
B1 · Pensée et opinions (2)
risque
the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
Le principal risque pour la plupart des entreprises en démarrage est un capital insuffisant.
Expanding into a new market is a big risk
SynonymeshazarddangerperilthreatpossibilitychanceAntonymessafetysecuritycertaintyprotectionassurancerejeter, refuser
to refuse to accept or consider something
The committee rejected the proposal because it would cost too much money.
Le comité a rejeté la proposition parce qu'elle coûterait trop cher.
SynonymesdiscarddeclinerefusedismissexcludescrapjettisonAntonymesacceptapprovewelcomeincludeembraceretainrappeler à
to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do
I remind the client that we are meeting for dinner tomorrow
Je rappelle au client que nous dînons ensemble demain.
Ms. Smith was annoyed at having to remind the waitress to bring the check
Synonymespromptjog someone's memoryalertadvisenotifyAntonymesforgetignoreoverlookavoir l'intention de, compter
to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something
Do you intend to return the car to this location or to another location?
Avez-vous l'intention de rendre la voiture à cet endroit ou à un autre ?
I never intended to drive to Los Angeles until my brother suggested we do it together
SynonymesplanmeanpurposeaimdesignexpectcontemplateAntonymesdoubthesitatewaverabandonunplannedinfluence
the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Television has a strong influence on the way children think and behave.
La télévision a une forte influence sur la façon de penser et de se comporter des enfants.
SynonymesaffectimpactswaypersuadecontrolguidemanipulateAntonymesignoreneglectresistdeterdissuaderecommandation
an official suggestion about the best thing to do
It is important to follow the doctor's recommendations if you want to improve your health
Il est important de suivre les recommandations du médecin si vous voulez améliorer votre santé.
The professor gave her former student a recommendation when he applied for a job at the hospital
SynonymessuggestionadviceguidancecounselproposalendorsementAntonymesrejectionrefusaldisapprovaloppositionplanification
the act or process of making plans for something
financial planning
la planification financière
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard.
SynonymesstrategypreparationarrangementdesignblueprintschemingplottingAntonymesdisorganizationchaosimprovisationnegligencechancespontaneitysûrement, certainement
used to show that you are almost certain of what you are saying and want other people to agree with you
Surely we should do something about it?
Nous devrions sûrement faire quelque chose, non ?
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it?
Synonymescertainlydefinitelyundoubtedlyassuredlyabsolutelyof coursewithout a doubtAntonymesuncertainlydoubtfullypossiblymaybeperhapsmental
connected with or happening in the mind; involving the process of thinking
He has a complete mental block when it comes to physics.
Il a un blocage mental total dès qu'il s'agit de physique.
the mental process of remembering
SynonymesintellectualcognitivepsychologicalcerebralAntonymesphysicalbodilypersonnellement
used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something
‘Is it worth the effort?’ ‘Speaking personally, yes.’
« Est-ce que ça en vaut la peine ? » « Personnellement, oui. »
Personally, I prefer the second option.
Synonymesindividuallyprivatelydirectlyfor myselfas for meAntonymesimpersonallyobjectivelygenerallypubliclyintelligence
the ability to learn, understand and think in a logical way about things; the ability to do this well
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance.
Il n'a même pas eu l'intelligence d'appeler une ambulance.
a person of high/average/low intelligence
SynonymesintellectunderstandingwisdombrainpowerclevernessbrilliancewitAntonymesstupidityfoolishnessignorancedullnessdensenessvérité
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
I want to know the truth.
Je veux connaître la vérité.
We are determined to get at (= discover) the truth.
SynonymesfactrealityveracitysincerityhonestyauthenticityAntonymesliefalsehooddeceptionfictionuntruthpersuader, convaincre
to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it
You should talk to your teacher. I think she can persuade your parents.
Tu devrais parler à ton professeur. Je pense qu'elle peut convaincre tes parents.
She's always easily persuaded.
Synonymesconvinceinfluenceinducewin overswaycoerceenticeAntonymesdissuadediscouragedeterpreventmystère, énigme
something that is difficult to understand or to explain
He's a bit of a mystery.
Il est un peu mystérieux.
It's a complete mystery to me why they chose him.
Synonymesenigmapuzzlesecretconundrumriddleunsolved problemAntonymesobviousnesscertaintyclaritysolutionfacttruthprouver, démontrer
to use facts, evidence, etc. to show that something is true
The concept is difficult to prove.
Ce concept est difficile à prouver.
They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
SynonymesverifyvalidateconfirmdemonstrateestablishsubstantiateAntonymesdisproverefuteinvalidatecontradictdenyimprobable, peu probable
not likely to happen; not probable
The project seemed unlikely to succeed.
Il semblait peu probable que le projet réussisse.
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager.
SynonymesimprobabledoubtfulquestionableremoteslimfaintunpromisingAntonymeslikelyprobablepromisingexpectedcertainsureimpression
an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
She gives the impression of being very busy.
Elle donne l'impression d'être très occupée.
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression(= that you are not friendly).
SynonymesfeelingsenseperceptioneffectimpactideanotionAntonymesrealityfacttruthactualityréalité
the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be
She refuses to face reality.
Elle refuse d'affronter la réalité.
You're out of touch with reality.
Synonymesactualitytruthverityfactexistencethe real worldAntonymesfantasyillusiondelusionfictiondreamintention
what you intend or plan to do; your aim
I have no intention of going to the wedding.
Je n'ai pas l'intention d'aller au mariage.
I did it with the best (of) intentions(= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them.
SynonymespurposeaimgoalplandesignobjectiveAntonymesaccidentchanceimpulsespontaneitypeut-être, possiblement
used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages.
Elle avait du mal à s'entendre avec elle, peut-être à cause de leur différence d'âge.
It was possibly their worst performance ever.
SynonymesperhapsmaybepotentiallyconceivablypresumablylikelyAntonymescertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyabsolutelyprédiction, prévision
a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement
A prediction that economic growth would resume has been made.
On a prédit que la croissance économique reprendrait.
SynonymesforecastprognosisprojectionguessestimateanticipationexpectationAntonymesfactcertaintyknowledgerecollectionhindsightrelier, rattacher
show or make a connection between two or more things
It is hard to relate these new results to our earlier findings.
Il est difficile de relier ces nouveaux résultats à nos conclusions précédentes.
SynonymesconnectassociatelinkcorrespondunderstandempathizeAntonymesdisconnectdissociateseparatediffer
