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B2 · Communication & media (1)
B2 · Communication et médias (1)
appel, lancement d'appel
a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
The charity launched an urgent appeal for food and clean water for refugees.
L'association caritative a lancé un appel urgent pour obtenir de la nourriture et de l'eau potable pour les réfugiés.
SynonymesattractioninterestcharmallureattractivenessfascinationAntonymesrepulsiondeterrentdisgustrepugnancedemande, exigence
a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs
The demand for electricity rises sharply during the hot summer months.
La demande d'électricité augmente fortement pendant les mois chauds de l'été.
SynonymesrequireneedinsistclaimexactrequestaskorderAntonymesoffergivesupplyprovideforgosuggestwaivesouligner, insister sur
to give special importance to something
The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet
L'infirmière a souligné l'importance d'une alimentation équilibrée.
The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by providing reimbursement for health club memberships
Synonymesstresshighlightunderlineunderscoreaccentuatepoint outAntonymesdownplayunderstateminimizeignorede-emphasizedéclarer, annoncer
to say something officially or publicly
The government has declared war on illiteracy.
Le gouvernement a déclaré la guerre à l'analphabétisme.
The area has been declared a national park.
Synonymesannounceproclaimstateassertavowaffirmprofessmake knownAntonymesconcealdenyhidesuppresswithdrawrecantexcuse, prétexte
a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
He always makes excuses for being late to class.
Il trouve toujours des excuses pour arriver en retard en classe.
SynonymesforgivepardonabsolvejustifycondoneAntonymescondemnaccuseblamepunishdébat
a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
There was a lively debate about school uniforms on TV last night.
Il y a eu un débat animé sur l'uniforme scolaire à la télé hier soir.
SynonymesargumentdiscussiondisputecontroversycontentioncontestpolemicAntonymesagreementaccordconcordharmonypeacesettlementaccent, importance
special importance that is given to something
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image.
On met désormais davantage l'accent sur l'image de l'entreprise.
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases.
SynonymesstressimportancehighlightaccentprominenceweightforceAntonymesunimportancetrivialitynegligencedownplayunderstatementédition
the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published
The dictionary's seventh edition is sold all over the world.
La septième édition du dictionnaire se vend partout dans le monde.
a paperback/hardback edition
SynonymesversionissueimpressionprintingreleaseAntonymesoriginalprototypefirst editionbrouillon, ébauche
a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
I've made a rough draft of the letter.
J'ai fait un brouillon de la lettre.
This is only the first draft of my speech.
Synonymesoutlinesketchblueprintplanversionpreliminary versionAntonymesfinal versionfinished productperfectioncertaintynier, démentir
to say that something is not true
He denies attempting to murder his wife.
Il nie avoir tenté d'assassiner sa femme.
It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem.
SynonymescontradictdisputerejectrefutedisavowAntonymesadmitconfirmacknowledgeaffirmacceptdiffuser, retransmettre
to send out programmes on television or radio
The concert will be broadcast live on national television.
Le concert sera retransmis en direct à la télévision nationale.
SynonymestransmissionprogrammeshowtelecastairAntonymesprivateconfidentialunpublicizeddemande de renseignements
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The office received hundreds of enquiries about the new English course.
Le bureau a reçu des centaines de demandes de renseignements sur le nouveau cours d'anglais.
SynonymesinvestigationprobeexaminationinquiryquestioningreviewAntonymesanswersolutionignoranceneglectinformer, aviser
to tell somebody about something, especially in an official way
We regret to inform you that your account has been suspended.
Nous avons le regret de vous informer que votre compte a été suspendu.
SynonymesnotifyadvisetellappriseacquaintupdateannounceAntonymesconcealhidewithholdsuppressdemande de renseignements, demande d'information
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The secretary wrote a letter of inquiry to ABC company yesterday.
La secrétaire a écrit hier une lettre de demande de renseignements à la société ABC.
SynonymesquestionqueryinvestigationprobeexaminationrequestscrutinyAntonymesanswerresponsereplystatementdeclarationsupplier, implorer
to ask somebody for something especially in an anxious way because you want or need it very much
I had to beg my boss for a raise.
J'ai dû supplier mon patron de m'accorder une augmentation.
SynonymespleadimploreentreatbeseechsupplicateAntonymesdemandcommandinsistofferrefuseretour, commentaires
advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is
The manager provided feedback on the employee's performance.
Le responsable a donné un retour sur les performances de l'employé.
SynonymesResponseInputCommentReviewAssessmentAntonymesSilenceCriticism
