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B2 · Science & technology
B2 · Sciences et technologie
générer, produire, susciter
to produce or create something, such as energy, interest or ideas
The new training program generated a lot of interest among employees
Le nouveau programme de formation a suscité beaucoup d'intérêt chez les employés.
The job fair at the college campus should generate interest in our company
SynonymescreateproduceyieldcausedevelopformAntonymesdestroyeliminatehaltpreventreducedecreasedétecter, déceler
to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
The tests are designed to detect the disease early.
Les tests sont conçus pour détecter la maladie à un stade précoce.
SynonymesdiscovernoticespotidentifyfindascertainuncoverAntonymesmissoverlookignoreneglectcellule
the smallest unit of living matter that can exist on its own. All plants and animals are made up of cells .
All plants and animals are made up of cells that can only be seen under a microscope.
Toutes les plantes et tous les animaux sont composés de cellules que l'on ne peut voir qu'au microscope.
Synonymescompartmentcubicleprison celldetention cellholding cellAntonymesfreedomopen spacereleaseobservation
the act of watching somebody/something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour.
La plupart des informations ont été recueillies par l'observation directe du comportement des animaux.
The suspect is being kept under observation(= watched closely by the police).
SynonymesscrutinyviewinginspectionexaminationstudysurveillancemonitoringregardAntonymesneglectignorancedisregardinattentioncâble électrique, câble
one or more insulated conductors inside a protective outer cover, used to carry electricity
We need to lay a 95 square millimetre cable from the transformer to the main board.
Nous devons tirer un câble de 95 mm² du transformateur au tableau général.
Check the cable for cuts before pulling it through the conduit.
SynonymeswirecordropestrandlineAntonymeswirelessbactéries
the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.
an illness caused by bacteria in drinking water
une maladie causée par des bactéries présentes dans l'eau potable
The house is built around a central courtyard.
SynonymesgermsmicrobesmicroorganismsAntonymescleanlinesssterilityhygienesatellite
an electronic device that is sent into space and moves around the earth or another planet. It is used for communicating by radio, television, etc. and for gathering information.
a weather/communications satellite
un satellite météorologique / de communication
SynonymesmoonorbiterspacecraftAntonymesplanetground stationphénomène
a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
Global warming is a phenomenon that scientists are still trying to understand fully.
Le réchauffement climatique est un phénomène que les scientifiques tentent encore de comprendre pleinement.
SynonymesoccurrenceeventaspectwondermarvelspectaclesensationAntonymesnormalityregularityordinarinessusualnesscommonplaceconclusion, résultat
information that is discovered as the result of research into something
The study's main finding was that regular exercise improves sleep quality.
La principale conclusion de l'étude est que l'exercice régulier améliore la qualité du sommeil.
SynonymesdiscoverydetectionlocationAntonymeslosingmisplacinghiding
