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B2 · Free time, sport & arts

B2 · Loisirs, sport et arts

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display(verb)
/dɪˈspleɪ/
afficher, montrer
to put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show something to people
The accounting program displays a current balance when opened.
Le logiciel de comptabilité affiche le solde actuel à l'ouverture.
Synonymesshowpresentexhibitrevealunveilindicatedemonstrate
Antonymeshideconcealmaskobscurecoversuppress
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defeat(verb)
/dɪˈfiːt/
battre, vaincre
to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
If we can defeat the Italian team, we'll be through to the final.
Si nous arrivons à battre l'équipe italienne, nous serons en finale.
a narrow/heavy defeat
Synonymesvanquishovercomeconquerbeatroutsubdueoverthrowcrush
Antonymessurrenderyieldsuccumblosefail
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pitch(noun)
/pɪtʃ/
terrain
an area of ground specially prepared and marked for playing a sports game
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch.
La tournée de rugby a été un désastre, sur le terrain comme en dehors.
a football/cricket/rugby pitch
Synonymesfieldarenagroundturfareacourt
Antonymesoff-fieldoutsideindoorsbleachers
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cast(noun)
/kæst/
distribution, acteurs
all the actors in a film, play, etc.
The whole cast came on stage to bow at the end of the play.
Toute la distribution est montée sur scène pour saluer à la fin de la pièce.
Synonymesactorsperformerstroupecompanyensemble
Antonymesaudiencespectators
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victory(noun)
/ˈvɪktəri/
victoire
success in a game, an election, a war, etc.
She is confident of victory in Saturday's final.
Elle est sûre de la victoire lors de la finale de samedi.
the team's 3–2 victory against Poland
Synonymestriumphsuccesswinconquestachievement
Antonymesdefeatfailureloss
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contest(noun)
/ˈkɑːntest/
concours
a competition in which people try to win something
He won second place in the singing contest last year.
Il a remporté la deuxième place au concours de chant l'année dernière.
to enter/win/lose a contest
Synonymescompetitiontournamentmatchrivalryevent
Antonymescollaborationcooperationagreementharmony
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opponent(noun)
/əˈpəʊnənt/
adversaire
a person that you are playing or fighting against in a game, competition, argument, etc.
In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg and had to retire.
Lors du deuxième match, son adversaire s'est blessée à la jambe et a dû abandonner.
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season.
Synonymesrivaladversaryantagonistcompetitorfoe
Antonymesallyfriendsupporterteammateassociate
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rhythm(noun)
/ˈrɪðəm/
rythme
a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements
music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm
une musique avec un rythme rapide/lent/régulier
jazz rhythms
Synonymesbeatpulsetempocadencemeasure
Antonymesirregularityunevennessasymmetry
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bet(verb)
/bet/
parier, miser
to risk money on a race or an event by trying to predict the result
He bet all his money on the horse that came last.
Il a parié tout son argent sur le cheval qui est arrivé dernier.
Synonymeswagergamblestakepledgeante
Antonymescertaintysuretyfactreality
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hunting(noun)
/ˈhʌntɪŋ/
chasse
going after and killing wild animals as a sport or for food
to go hunting
aller à la chasse
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine.
Synonymeschasingstalkingpursuitfishingtrapping
Antonymesprotectionconservationpreservationrefuge
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tune(noun)
/tuːn/
air, mélodie
a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music
That's a very catchy tune.
C'est un air très entraînant.
I don't know the title but I recognize the tune.
Synonymesmelodysongairthemestrainmotif
Antonymesnoisedissonancediscord
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artistic(adjective)
/ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
artistique
connected with art or artists
the artistic director of the theatre
le directeur artistique du théâtre
a work of great artistic merit
Synonymescreativeaestheticimaginativeexpressivesensitivetasteful
Antonymesunartisticinexpressiveunimaginativepracticalfunctionalplain
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critic(noun)
/ˈkrɪtɪk/
critique
a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc.
The film critic gave the movie a scathing review.
Le critique de cinéma a donné une critique cinglante du film.
Synonymesreviewerevaluatorjudgecommentator
Antonymessupporteradvocatefanbooster
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genre(noun)
/ˈʒɑːnrə/
genre
a particular type or style of literature, art, film or music that you can recognize because of its special features
What genre of music do you prefer?
Quel genre de musique préfères-tu ?
Synonymescategorytypekindstyleform
Antonymesnonfictionreality
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illustration(noun)
/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/
illustration
a drawing or picture in a book, magazine, for decoration or to explain something
The book contained a colorful illustration on each page.
Le livre contenait une illustration en couleurs sur chaque page.
Synonymesdrawingpictureimagefigurediagram
Antonymestextdescriptionabstraction
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league(noun)
/liːɡ/
ligue, championnat
a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best
The football league is very competitive.
La ligue de football est très compétitive.
Synonymesallianceassociationconfederationfederation
Antonymesindividualseparation
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tale(noun)
/teɪl/
conte, récit, histoire
a story created using the imagination, especially one that is full of action and adventure
He told a fascinating tale about his adventures.
Il a raconté une histoire fascinante sur ses aventures.
Synonymesstorynarrativeaccountanecdote
Antonymestruthfact