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B2 · Feelings & personality (2)
B2 · Sentiments et personnalité (2)
popularité, succès
the state of being liked, enjoyed or supported by a large number of people
The popularity of this brand of computers among college students keeps growing.
La popularité de cette marque d'ordinateurs auprès des étudiants ne cesse de croître.
SynonymesFamePrevalenceAcceptanceReputeCurrencyRecognitionAntonymesUnpopularityObscurityAnonymityNeglectDisfavorimpressionner
if a person or thing impresses you, you admire them or it
I was impressed with how quickly they delivered our lunch
J'ai été impressionné par la rapidité avec laquelle ils ont livré notre déjeuner.
If you want to impress the new staff member, order her a nice lunch
SynonymesaweinspireinfluencemovestrikeaffectastonishoveraweAntonymesboredisappointunderwhelmtiredissatisfyvif, animé, plein d'entrain
full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic
He showed a lively interest in politics.
Il a montré un vif intérêt pour la politique.
an intelligent and lively young woman
SynonymesanimatedspiritedenergeticvibrantvivaciousactiveAntonymesdulllifelesslethargicapatheticlistlessregretter
to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do
I regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.
J'ai le regret de vous informer que votre candidature a été rejetée.
‘I've had a wonderful life,’ she said, ‘I don't regret a thing.’
Synonymesapologizelamentdeploreruebe sorryAntonymesrejoicedelightbe gladwelcomeapprovesage, avisé
able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
Je suis plus âgé et plus avisé après dix ans dans le métier.
a wise old man
SynonymesintelligentsagaciousprudentsensiblecleverastuteshrewdAntonymesfoolishunwisesillystupidignorantdisposé, prêt
not objecting to doing something; having no reason for not doing something
Would you be willing to help me with my essay?
Serais-tu disposé à m'aider pour ma dissertation ?
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights.
SynonymeseagerreadyinclinedhappycontentagreeableAntonymesunwillingreluctanthesitantdisinclinedopposedhonte
the feelings of sadness, embarrassment and guilt that you have when you know that something you have done is wrong or stupid
To my shame I refused to listen to her side of the story.
À ma honte, j'ai refusé d'écouter sa version des faits.
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth.
SynonymesdisgracehumiliationdishonormortificationembarrassmentAntonymeshonorpriderespectdignityimpatient
annoyed by somebody/something, especially because you have to wait for a long time
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient.
J'attendais depuis vingt minutes et je commençais à m'impatienter.
Try not to be too impatient with her.
Synonymesrestlessanxiouseageragitatedfretfulitchyon edgeAntonymespatienttolerantcalmcomposedunhurriedoffensant, blessant, injurieux
rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect
His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers.
Ses propos ont été profondément offensants pour un grand nombre de mères célibataires.
The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive.
SynonymesinsultingdisrespectfulrudehurtfulunpleasantobnoxiousrepulsivedistastefulAntonymesinoffensiveharmlesspleasantagreeablerespectfulpolitekindoffenser, vexer, blesser
to make somebody feel upset because of something you say or do that is rude or embarrassing
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth.
Elle a réussi à offenser les parents de son petit ami dès qu'elle a ouvert la bouche.
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend.
SynonymesinsultdispleaseaffrontupsetwoundoutrageirkAntonymespleasedelightflatterappeasesoothecomplimentsatisfait, content
pleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened
He's now satisfied with his position.
Il est maintenant satisfait de son poste.
a satisfied smile
SynonymescontentpleasedfulfilledgratifiedcontentedhappyAntonymesdissatisfieddiscontentunhappydispleasedunfulfilledchoc
a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling
She still hasn't gotten over the shock of losing her dad.
Elle ne s'est toujours pas remise du choc d'avoir perdu son père.
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system(= it was more of a shock because it was not expected).
SynonymesjolttraumasurpriseimpactdisturbanceblowAntonymescalmpeaceexpectednormalcyhumour
the quality in something that makes it funny; the ability to laugh at things that are funny
She has her very own brand of humour.
Elle a sa propre forme d'humour.
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour.
SynonymeswitcomedyfunninessmirthjocularityamusementAntonymesseriousnesssolemnitygravitytragedymelancholysoulagement
the feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
Nous avons tous poussé un soupir de soulagement quand il est parti.
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
SynonymescomforteasealleviationmitigationrespitereleaseAntonymesanxietydistressworryburdenaggravationconfiance
the belief that somebody/something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you
a breach of trust
un abus de confiance
He was appointed to a position of trust(= a job involving a lot of responsibility, because people trust him).
SynonymesconfidencefaithreliancebeliefassurancecertaintyAntonymesdistrustdoubtsuspicionskepticismdisbeliefsensible, attentif
aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.
Elle est très sensible aux sentiments des autres.
a sensitive and caring man
Synonymessusceptibleresponsiveimpressionabledelicatevulnerabletouchythin-skinnedAntonymesinsensitivecallousunfeelingobliviousthick-skinnedhardenedcompassion, condoléances
the feeling of being sorry for somebody; showing that you understand and care about somebody’s problems
The president has sent a message of sympathy to the relatives of the dead soldiers.
Le président a envoyé un message de condoléances aux proches des soldats morts.
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife.
SynonymescompassionempathypityunderstandingtendernesskindnessconcerncondolenceAntonymesapathyindifferencecallousnessdisdainantipathysatisfaire, contenter
to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining.
Rien ne le satisfait — il se plaint toujours.
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone.
SynonymesfulfillgratifycontentpleaseappeaseAntonymesdisappointdissatisfyfrustratefailannoyimpressionné
admiring somebody/something because you think they are particularly good, interesting, etc.
We were all impressed by her enthusiasm.
Nous étions tous impressionnés par son enthousiasme.
I must admit I am impressed.
SynonymesaffectedmovedinfluencedstruckastonishedamazedawestruckAntonymesunmovedunaffectedunimpresseddisappointedunconcernedinspirer, motiver
to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well
Her courage inspired her classmates to work harder.
Son courage a inspiré ses camarades de classe à travailler plus dur.
SynonymesmotivateencouragestimulateinfluenceaffectgalvanizeexciteAntonymesdiscouragedeterdissuadedejectdepress
