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B2 · Everyday actions (2)
B2 · Actions quotidiennes (2)
obtenir
to get something, especially by making an effort
The employee obtained the report from her supervisor
L'employée a obtenu le rapport auprès de sa supérieure.
I've been trying to obtain a list of supplies from the administrator for three weeks now
SynonymesacquiregetreceivegainprocuresecureAntonymesloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive uppréparation
the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready
Income tax preparation can take a long time
La préparation de la déclaration d'impôts peut prendre beaucoup de temps.
It is important to do some preparation on your own before hiring an accountant to work on your tax form
Synonymesreadinessarrangementplanninggroundworkprovisionpreparatory workAntonymesneglectignorancedisregardimpromptucarelessnessfonctionner, circuler
to work in a particular way
The train only operates in this area at the height of the tourist season
Le train ne circule dans cette région qu'au plus fort de la saison touristique.
The train operates on a punctual schedule
SynonymesfunctionworkrunperformexecuteAntonymesfailmalfunctionceasestopconserver, garder
to keep something; to continue to have something
She retained her tennis title for the third year.
Elle a conservé son titre de tennis pour la troisième année.
The house retains much of its original charm.
SynonymeskeepmaintainpreserveholdconserveAntonymeslosereleaseabandonrelinquishyieldexigence, condition requise
something that you need or want
A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.
Un bon diplôme est une exigence minimale pour de nombreux emplois.
These goods are surplus to requirements(= more than we need).
SynonymesnecessityprerequisiteconditionstipulationobligationdemandAntonymesoptionchoicedispensationwaiverluxurynonessentialrésister à
to stop yourself from having or doing something that you would like to have or do
He couldn't resist showing off his strength.
Il n'a pas pu résister à l'envie de montrer sa force.
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law.
SynonymesopposewithstanddefyfightcombatendureabstainAntonymessubmityieldsuccumbgive insurrenderacceptpoursuivre, mener
to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time
We intend to pursue this policy with determination.
Nous avons l'intention de mener cette politique avec détermination.
She wishes to pursue a medical career.
Synonymesfollowchaseseekstrive forhunttrackAntonymesabandonquitevadeavoidfleeignorelutter, se débattre, peiner
to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems
By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.
À ce moment-là, il avait réussi, non sans peine, à sortir du lit.
They struggled just to pay their bills.
SynonymeseffortcontendgrapplewrestlestrainlaborAntonymeseasepeacecomfortsurrenderacquiesceobserver
to watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them
Our teacher will observe and score our performance.
Notre professeur va observer et noter notre prestation.
He was observed to follow her closely.
SynonymeswatchnoticeperceivemonitorscrutinizeinspectviewAntonymesignoreoverlookneglectdisregarddéchirer
to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way
Be careful not to tear the paper when you open the box.
Fais attention à ne pas déchirer le papier en ouvrant la boîte.
SynonymescryingweepingsobbinglacrimationdistresssadnessAntonymesjoylaughterhappinesscheerfulnesssauver, secourir
to save somebody/something from a dangerous or harmful situation
Firefighters rescued two children from the burning house.
Les pompiers ont sauvé deux enfants de la maison en flammes.
SynonymessavesalvageliberatefreedeliveranceredemptionAntonymesabandonendangercaptureimprisonjeopardizeharmemballer, envelopper
to cover something completely in paper or other material, for example when you are giving it as a present
The book is carefully wrapped.
Le livre est soigneusement emballé.
individually wrapped chocolates
SynonymescoverenclosepackageenfoldprotectAntonymesunwrapopenexposeuncoverfrotter
to move your hand, a cloth, etc., backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing it
Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting.
Frottez la surface avec du papier de verre avant de peindre.
Animals had been rubbing against the trees.
SynonymesscrapescrubpolishmassagestrokeAntonymestappatleave aloneignorevarier
to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.
The boxes vary in size from small to large.
Les boîtes varient en taille, des plus petites aux plus grandes.
The quality of the students' work varies considerably.
SynonymesdifferchangedivergefluctuatemodifydeviateAntonymesstayremainstabilizeconformstandardizeposer
to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed
The players posed for a team photo before the match.
Les joueurs ont posé pour la photo d'équipe avant le match.
Synonymesstanceattitudepositionbearingpostureaffectationput onAntonymesnaturalnessgenuinenesssinceritytransformer, convertir
to change the form of something; to change in form
The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.
Les réactions photochimiques transforment la lumière en impulsions électriques.
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said.
SynonymesconvertchangealtermodifyconvertmutateremodelmetamorphoseAntonymesmaintainpreserveretainkeepconservepréserver, conserver
to keep something in its original state or in good condition
We must preserve these forests for future generations.
Nous devons préserver ces forêts pour les générations futures.
SynonymesconservemaintainprotectsafeguardkeepsaveupholdAntonymesdestroydamageneglectabandondiscard
