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B2 · Society, law & politics (1)
B2 · Société, droit et politique (1)
association
an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
Local telephone companies formed an association to serve common goals, meet their common needs, and improve efficiency
Les compagnies de téléphone locales ont formé une association pour servir des objectifs communs, répondre à leurs besoins communs et améliorer l'efficacité.
Membership in a trade or professional association provides business contacts and mutual support
SynonymesorganizationgroupsocietycluballianceunionleaguefederationAntonymesindividualseparationdissociationisolationconservateur
opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
Older voters often hold more conservative views on social issues.
Les électeurs plus âgés ont souvent des opinions plus conservatrices sur les questions sociales.
Synonymestraditionalconventionalcautiousmoderateprudentorthodoxright-wingAntonymesliberalprogressiveradicalunconventionalinnovativemodernintérieur, national
of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international
The government is trying to boost domestic demand and support local businesses.
Le gouvernement essaie de stimuler la demande intérieure et de soutenir les entreprises locales.
SynonymesinternalhouseholdfamilynativeindigenousAntonymesforeigninternationalalienexternalaide, assistance
money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations
The government sent food aid to the areas hit by the floods.
Le gouvernement a envoyé une aide alimentaire dans les régions touchées par les inondations.
SynonymesassistancehelpsupportreliefcharitybenefitAntonymeshindranceobstructionresistanceoppositiondamageharmconflit
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
When conflicts do happen, we work together to find the solutions.
Lorsque des conflits surviennent, nous travaillons ensemble pour trouver des solutions.
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties
SynonymesdisputeclashstrugglediscordoppositionfrictionAntonymespeaceharmonyagreementaccordconcordaccuser
to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
The government was accused of incompetence.
Le gouvernement a été accusé d'incompétence.
They stand accused of crimes against humanity.
SynonymeschargeimpeachindictblameallegeAntonymesexoneratevindicateabsolveacquitexcuseblâmer, reprocher à
to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
Elle ne blâme personne pour la mort de son père.
A dropped cigarette is being blamed for the fire.
Synonymesaccusecensurereproachcondemnreprimandreprovehold responsiblefaultAntonymespraisecommendcreditexonerateabsolveexcusevindicateforgiveconseil municipal, conseil
a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
The town council is responsible for keeping the streets clean.
Le conseil municipal est chargé de garder les rues propres.
a city/county/borough/district council
SynonymesassemblyboardcommitteegroupbodylegislaturesenateAntonymesindividualone persondéfendre
to protect somebody/something from attack
How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?
Comment défendre notre patrie si nous n'avons pas d'armée ?
Troops have been sent to defend the borders.
SynonymesprotectguardshieldsecuresafeguardpreserveAntonymesattackassaultendangerthreatenabandonexposecapturer
to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
The hunters captured the rare bird and sold it to a zoo.
Les chasseurs ont capturé l'oiseau rare et l'ont vendu à un zoo.
SynonymesseizeapprehendarrestnabsnatchsecuretakecatchAntonymesreleaseliberatefreeloseabandonfailcrise
a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
We provide help to families in crisis situations.
Nous aidons les familles en situation de crise.
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer).
Synonymesemergencypredicamentdifficultydilemmaturning pointcatastropheAntonymesstabilityequilibriumpeaceharmonynormalitycivil
connected with the people who live in a country
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)
des troubles civils (= causés par des groupes de personnes à l'intérieur d'un pays)
Turkish
Synonymespolitecourteousrefineddomesticinternalnon-militaryAntonymesrudeimpoliteuncivilmilitarymartialcommission
money paid to an agent or salesperson for each sale, usually a percentage of the price
The hotel pays travel agents a ten percent commission on room sales.
L'hôtel verse aux agences de voyages une commission de dix pour cent sur les ventes de chambres.
Our sales staff receive a basic salary plus commission.
SynonymesauthorizedelegatechargeappointcontractorderAntonymesrecalldismissfirerejectcanceldominer
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something, especially in an unpleasant way
One powerful family has dominated the politics of the region for decades.
Une famille puissante domine la politique de la région depuis des décennies.
SynonymescontrolrulecommandprevailmasteroverpowersubjugateAntonymessubmitobeyfollowyieldservesurrenderdéfense, protection
the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc.
The towers were once an important part of the city's defences.
Les tours faisaient autrefois partie importante des défenses de la ville.
SynonymesprotectionsecuritysafeguardshieldresistanceguardAntonymesattackoffensevulnerabilityassaultcitoyen, citoyenne
a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country
He is a responsible citizen who always votes in elections.
C'est un citoyen responsable qui vote toujours aux élections.
SynonymesnationalinhabitantresidentsubjectmemberAntonymesalienforeignerimmigrantnoncitizen
