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B2 · Everyday actions (1)
B2 · Actions quotidiennes (1)
captiver, entraîner
to succeed in attracting and keeping somebody’s attention and interest
He engaged us in a fascinating discussion about current business law
Il nous a entraînés dans une discussion passionnante sur le droit des affaires actuel.
The engagement begins at 7:30
SynonymesinvolveparticipateemployoccupyattractenticehireretainAntonymesdisengageignorerepeldismissrejectexcludeéchec
lack of success in doing or achieving something
The mission ended in failure when the rocket exploded shortly after launch.
La mission s'est soldée par un échec lorsque la fusée a explosé peu après le lancement.
SynonymesdeficiencyomissionderelictionfaultlackdefaultinefficacyAntonymessuccessachievementtriumphaccomplishmentexposer, dévoiler, révéler
to show something that is usually hidden
He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.
Il ne voulait dévoiler ses peurs et son manque d'assurance à personne.
Mergers require that employees be exposed to different business practices
SynonymesrevealuncoverdiscloseunmaskdivulgeAntonymeshideconcealcoverprotectshieldcontribuer, apporter
to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something
Make sure your boss is aware of the work you contributed to the project
Assurez-vous que votre patron connaisse le travail que vous avez apporté au projet.
Synonymesdonategiveprovidesupplyaddofferinputpitch inAntonymesdetractsubtracthinderimpedewithholdremoveobstructmaintenir, tenir à jour
to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
I've been maintaining a list of office supplies that are in greatest demand
Je tiens à jour une liste des fournitures de bureau les plus demandées.
Trying to maintain two different stockrooms is too much work
SynonymespreserveconserveupholdsustainkeepretainsupportcontinueAntonymesneglectabandondiscontinuedestroyabolishignoreaméliorer, renforcer
to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something
Good lighting can greatly enhance the quality of product photos.
Un bon éclairage peut grandement améliorer la qualité des photos de produits.
SynonymesimproveboostaugmentintensifyenrichupgradeAntonymesdecreasediminishworsenreducedegradeacquérir, acheter
to obtain something by buying it or being given it
The museum acquired a Van Gogh during heavy bidding
Le musée a acquis un Van Gogh lors d'enchères acharnées.
The sculptor acquired metalworking skills after much practice
SynonymesobtaingetgainprocuresecureattainreceiveAntonymesloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive ups'assurer, garantir
to make sure that something happens or is definite
Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.
Veuillez vous assurer que toutes les lumières sont éteintes.
Victory ensured them a place in the final.
Synonymesguaranteeassuresecuremake sureverifyconfirmcertifyAntonymesdoubtquestiondisproveinvalidateuncertaintenter, essayer
to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult
I will attempt to answer all your questions.
Je vais essayer de répondre à toutes vos questions.
The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed.
SynonymestryendeavorseekstriveundertakeventureeffortAntonymesabstainavoidneglectignoreshunforgomodifier, changer
to become different; to make somebody/something different
This incident altered the whole course of events.
Cet incident a modifié tout le cours des événements.
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him.
SynonymeschangemodifyadjusttransformconvertrevisevaryAntonymesmaintainpreservekeepretainconservestabilizefixpermettre, rendre possible
to make it possible for somebody/something to do something
a new programme to enable older people to study at college
un nouveau programme permettant aux personnes âgées d'étudier à l'université
The software enables you to create your own DVDs.
SynonymesauthorizeallowempowerfacilitatepermitAntonymesdisablepreventhinderimpederestrictsurvenir, se produire
to happen; to start to exist
A storm arose during the night.
Une tempête s'est levée pendant la nuit.
Children should be disciplined when the need arises(= when it is necessary).
Synonymesemergeoriginatebeginstartdevelopspring upoccurAntonymesdisappearendceasevanishdescendterminatesaisir, attraper, agripper
to take or hold somebody/something with your hand suddenly or roughly
She grabbed the child's hand and ran.
Elle a saisi la main de l'enfant et s'est mise à courir.
Don't grab—there's plenty for everyone.
SynonymesseizesnatchclutchgrasppluckcaptureAntonymesreleasedroplet gorelinquishs'adapter, s'habituer
to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation
It took her a few months to adapt to life in the big city.
Il lui a fallu quelques mois pour s'adapter à la vie dans la grande ville.
SynonymesadjustmodifyalteraccommodateconformtailorrevisereshapeAntonymesremainpersiststagnateresistrejectopposemisfitimmovables'effondrer, s'écrouler
to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart
Several old buildings collapsed during the earthquake last night.
Plusieurs vieux bâtiments se sont effondrés pendant le tremblement de terre cette nuit.
Synonymesfall apartbreak downcrumblefailimplodesuccumbcave inAntonymesthrivesucceedstandendurebuildflourishlancer
to start an activity, especially an organized one
The company will launch a new advertising campaign next month.
L'entreprise lancera une nouvelle campagne publicitaire le mois prochain.
Synonymesstartinitiatebegincommenceset offdischargedeploymentAntonymesendfinishcompletionconclusionhaltterminationmoyen
an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something
The telephone is a means of communication.
Le téléphone est un moyen de communication.
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport.
SynonymesmethodwaymannerinstrumentvehicleresourcetoolmediumAntonymesendresultoutcomedistribuer, répartir
to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people
The money was distributed among schools in the area.
L'argent a été réparti entre les écoles de la région.
The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.
SynonymesallocatedispensesharedivideapportioncirculateAntonymescollectgatheraccumulatewithholdkeepcentralizemodifier, adapter
to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
The software we use has been modified for us.
Le logiciel que nous utilisons a été modifié pour nous.
SynonymesalterchangeadjustadaptreviseamendtransformAntonymesmaintainpreserveconserveretainkeepleavecréation
the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before
It was the development of farms that led to creation of the world's first great civilisations.
C'est le développement des fermes qui a mené à la création des premières grandes civilisations du monde.
SynonymesgenesisformationgenerationinventionoriginationAntonymesdestructionannihilationdemolitiondissolutionruin
