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B2 · Society, law & politics (2)
B2 · Société, droit et politique (2)
imposer
to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used
The company will impose a surcharge for any items returned
L'entreprise imposera un supplément pour tout article retourné.
We should not impose upon our staff by requiring them to work on weekends
SynonymesforceenforcedictatelevychargeinflictAntonymesremoverepealrevokecancelwaiveexemptmoral
connected with principles of right and wrong behaviour
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries.
Les journaux débordaient d'indignation morale face à la faiblesse des autres pays.
traditional moral values
SynonymesethicalprincipledrighteousvirtuousuprightAntonymesimmoralunethicalcorruptwickeddishonestinstitution, établissement
a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example a university or bank
an educational/financial, etc. institution
un établissement éducatif/financier, etc.
the Smithsonian Institution
SynonymesorganizationestablishmentfoundationacademybodyassociationAntonymesdisorganizationanarchyinformalityinfraction, délit
an illegal act
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns.
La nouvelle législation fait du port d'armes une infraction.
a first offence(= the first time that somebody has been found guilty of a crime)
SynonymescrimeviolationtransgressioninfractionwrongdoingmisdemeanorfelonyAntonymeslawfullegalrightobediencelawfulnessvirtueobéir à, respecter
to do what you are told or expected to do
Road users should obey traffic rules strictly.
Les usagers de la route doivent respecter strictement le code de la route.
He had always obeyed his parents without question.
SynonymescomplyadherefollowheedobserveAntonymesdisobeydefyignorerebelresistgouverner
to legally control a country or its people and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing public services, etc.
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern.
Il a accusé le parti d'opposition d'être inapte à gouverner.
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people.
SynonymesrulemanagecontrolleadadministerdirectsuperviseAntonymesobeyservefollowenquête, investigation
an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc.
We have finished a thorough investigation of the incident.
Nous avons terminé une enquête approfondie sur l'incident.
The police have completed their investigations into the accident.
SynonymesinquiryexaminationprobescrutinyresearchstudyexplorationanalysisAntonymesneglectignoranceoverlookdisregardenfer
the place believed to be the home of devils and where bad people go after death
I'll go to Hell for this.
J'irai en enfer pour ça.
He exhibits regularly in local art galleries.
SynonymesunderworldnetherworldabyssperditioninfernotormentsufferingAntonymesheavenparadiseutopiablisssalvationministre
a senior member of the government who is in charge of a government department or a branch of one
senior ministers in the Cabinet
des ministres de haut rang au sein du Cabinet
the Minister of Education
SynonymessecretaryofficialstatesmanadministratorheaddirectorAntonymescitizenprivate citizensubjectparadis, ciel
the place believed to be the home of God where good people go when they die, sometimes imagined to be in the sky
the kingdom of heaven
le royaume des cieux
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven.
SynonymesparadiseutopiablissecstasynirvanaelysiumAntonymeshellearthpurgatoryunderworldjustice
the fair treatment of people
laws based on the principles of justice
des lois fondées sur les principes de la justice
They are demanding equal rights and justice.
SynonymesfairnessequityrighteousnessimpartialitylawfulnessAntonymesinjusticeunfairnessinequitypartialitywrongdoingfaute, tort
the responsibility for something wrong that has happened or been done
It's your own fault for being careless.
C'est ta propre faute, tu as été négligent.
Many people live in poverty through no fault of their own.
SynonymeserrormistakeblameresponsibilitydefectflawAntonymesperfectionvirtuestrengthcorrectnessrightsaint, sacré
connected with God or a particular religion
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion)
une guerre sainte (= menée pour défendre les croyances d'une religion particulière)
Islam's holiest shrine
SynonymessacreddivineblessedconsecratedhallowedreligiousAntonymesprofanesecularimpiousworldlyevilliberté
the power or right to do or say what you want without anyone stopping you
We do have some freedom of choice.
Nous avons tout de même une certaine liberté de choix.
SynonymeslibertyindependenceautonomylicenseprivilegeAntonymescaptivityimprisonmentservitudeoppressionrestraintéthique, déontologique, moral
connected with beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong
Doctors must follow strict ethical rules when treating their patients.
Les médecins doivent respecter des règles éthiques strictes lorsqu'ils soignent leurs patients.
SynonymesmoralprincipledrighteousvirtuousAntonymesunethicalimmoralcorruptlicence, licence d'utilisation
official permission to use something, such as software, often for a set number of users or a fixed period
We need to buy twenty more licences for the design software.
Nous devons acheter vingt licences supplémentaires pour le logiciel de conception.
The licence expires at the end of the year, so remember to renew it.
SynonymespermitauthorizationcertificatedocumentAntonymesprohibitionrestrictionbanobligation, devoir
the state of being forced to do something because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc.
It is my obligation to help those in need.
J'ai l'obligation d'aider ceux qui sont dans le besoin.
SynonymesdutyresponsibilitycommitmentrequirementAntonymesoptionchoicefreedomliberty
