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B2 · Thinking & opinions (1)
B2 · Pensée et opinions (1)
supposer, présumer
to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
I assume you have already heard the news about the merger.
Je suppose que vous avez déjà entendu la nouvelle de la fusion.
Synonymespresumesupposetake for grantedundertakeshoulderacceptbelieveimagineAntonymesrejectrefusedenydisprovedisclaimignorecirconstance
the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Under the current economic circumstances, they will not be able to purchase the property
Dans les circonstances économiques actuelles, ils ne pourront pas acheter la propriété.
If the circumstances change in the near future and we have new properties, we will be sure to call you
SynonymessituationconditionstatecontexteventfactoccurrenceAntonymescauseoriginsourceapproche, méthode
a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task
We need a completely new approach to solving this problem.
Nous avons besoin d'une approche entièrement nouvelle pour résoudre ce problème.
Synonymesnearadvancecome closeapproximateaccessmethodwayAntonymesretreatrecedeavoiddepartdistancecritique, reproches
the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval
The government has faced strong criticism for its decision to close the hospital.
Le gouvernement a essuyé de vives critiques pour sa décision de fermer l'hôpital.
SynonymescritiqueassessmentevaluationjudgmentcommentaryanalysisAntonymespraiseapprovalcommendationcomplimentendorsementévaluer, apprécier
to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something
Teachers assess each student's progress at the end of every term.
Les enseignants évaluent les progrès de chaque élève à la fin de chaque trimestre.
SynonymesevaluatejudgeappraiseestimatedeterminecalculatevalueAntonymesignoreneglectdisregardaspect, angle
a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
Elle avait le sentiment d'avoir examiné le problème sous tous les aspects.
SynonymesfacetangledimensionviewpointsidefeatureelementcharacteristicAntonymeswholeentiretytotalityconcept, notion
an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity
le concept selon lequel chacun devrait avoir l'égalité des chances
concepts such as ‘civilization’ and ‘government’
SynonymesideanotionthoughtbeliefprincipletheoryunderstandingperceptionAntonymesfactrealityactualitytangibilitycritiquer
to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something
All you ever do is criticize!
Tu ne fais que critiquer !
The decision was criticized by environmental groups.
Synonymescondemndenouncedisapprovefind fault withreproachcensureAntonymespraisecommendapprovecomplimentendorseapprouver
to think that somebody/something is good, acceptable or suitable
My parents don't approve of my staying out late at night.
Mes parents n'approuvent pas que je sorte tard le soir.
SynonymesauthorizeratifyendorsesanctionvalidateconfirmAntonymesrejectdenydisapproverefusevetoassocier, lier
to make a connection between people or things in your mind
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different.
On n'associerait pas normalement ces deux écrivains — leurs styles sont complètement différents.
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.
SynonymesconnectlinkrelatecombineuniteaffiliateallyAntonymesseparatedisconnectdissociatedividedetachconcentration
the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things
This book requires a great deal of concentration.
Ce livre demande beaucoup de concentration.
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration.
SynonymesfocusattentionabsorptiondeliberationthoughtintentnessAntonymesdistractioninattentiondisinterestapathynegligenceengagement
a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support somebody/something; the fact of committing yourself
The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.
L'engagement de l'entreprise à offrir de la qualité à un prix raisonnable a été essentiel à son succès.
She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment.
SynonymesdedicationdevotionpledgepromiseassuranceobligationresponsibilityloyaltyAntonymesindifferenceapathydisinterestnegligencebreachabandonmentapprobation, assentiment
the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something
She always worked hard to win her father's approval.
Elle a toujours travaillé dur pour obtenir l'approbation de son père.
SynonymesendorsementpermissionagreementconsentratificationsanctionauthorizationAntonymesrejectiondenialdisapprovaloppositionvetorefusalcritique
saying what you think is bad about somebody/something
The supervisor is always very critical.
Le superviseur est toujours très critique.
a critical comment/report
Synonymesfault-findingcensoriousjudgmentalhypercriticalnitpickinganalyticalcrucialimportantAntonymescomplimentarylaudatorypraisinguncriticalsuperficialtrivialinsignificantcritère
a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability?
Quels critères utilise-t-on pour évaluer les capacités d'un élève ?
The main criterion is value for money.
SynonymesstandardbenchmarkmeasureyardstickprinciplegaugeAntonymesguesschancerandomnesssubjectivityconscient
aware of something; noticing something
I became conscious of someone watching me.
J'ai pris conscience que quelqu'un m'observait.
I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched.
SynonymesawareknowingcognizantmindfulsentientawakealertAntonymesunconsciousunawareobliviousinsensibleasleepexamen, réflexion
the act of thinking carefully about something
a consideration of the legal issues involved
un examen des questions juridiques en jeu
The proposals are currently under consideration(= being discussed).
SynonymesdeliberationthoughtreflectionattentionregardconcernreviewexaminationAntonymesdisregardneglectignorancethoughtlessnessévaluation, appréciation
an opinion or a judgement about somebody/something that has been thought about very carefully
The teacher's assessment of my essay was fair and very helpful.
L'appréciation de mon dissertation par le professeur était juste et très utile.
SynonymesevaluationappraisalreviewtestanalysisAntonymesdisregardneglectignorance
