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B2 · Thinking & opinions (2)
B2 · Pensée et opinions (2)
impliquer, sous-entendre
to suggest that something is true or that you feel or think something, without saying so directly
The guarantee on the Walkman implied that all damages were covered under warranty for one year
La garantie du Walkman laissait entendre que tous les dommages étaient couverts pendant un an.
The travel agent implied that our hotel was not in the safest part of the city, but, when pressed for details, he said the location was fine
SynonymessuggestindicatehintinsinuateintimatesignifyAntonymesstatedeclareexpressassertexplicitdémontrer, prouver
to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
The professor demonstrated through a case study that a business plan can impress a lender
Le professeur a démontré, à l'aide d'une étude de cas, qu'un business plan peut impressionner un prêteur.
Alban's business plan demonstrated that he had put a lot of thought into making his dream a reality
SynonymesshowproveillustrateexhibitdisplayindicateAntonymeshideconcealdisproverefuteévaluer, estimer
to form an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully
It's important to evaluate your competition when making a business plan
Il est important d'évaluer la concurrence lorsqu'on élabore un plan d'affaires.
The lenders evaluated our creditability and decided to loan us money
SynonymesassessjudgeanalyzeappraiseestimategaugeweighAntonymesignoreneglectdisregardoverlookestimer, chiffrer
to judge roughly how much time, effort or money a task or project will need
The developers estimated that the migration would take three sprints.
Les développeurs ont estimé que la migration prendrait trois sprints.
It is hard to estimate a task when the requirements are unclear.
SynonymesapproximatecalculategaugejudgeassessevaluatepredictreckonAntonymesmeasurecalculatedetermineascertainexactlogique
seeming natural, reasonable or sensible
In addition to logical thinkers, a good research and development team should include a few dreamers
En plus de penseurs logiques, une bonne équipe de recherche et développement devrait compter quelques rêveurs.
It is only logical for a research and development team to concentrate on one or two new products at a time
SynonymesreasonablerationalsensiblevalidsoundcoherentconsistentAntonymesillogicalirrationalunreasonableinvalidabsurdincoherentdélibérément, exprès
done in a way that was planned, not by chance
She's been deliberately ignoring him all day.
Elle l'a délibérément ignoré toute la journée.
His face was covered in blood.
SynonymesintentionallypurposelyknowinglyconsciouslyexpresslywillfullyAntonymesaccidentallyunintentionallyinadvertentlyunconsciouslymistakenlyjugement, discernement
the ability to make sensible decisions after carefully considering the best thing to do
good/poor/sound judgement
un bon/mauvais/sûr jugement
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement.
SynonymesassessmentdiscernmentreasoningsenseunderstandingwisdomopinionestimationAntonymesfollyignoranceirrationalitystupiditycarelessnessthoughtlessnessdélibéré, intentionnel
done on purpose rather than by accident
The fire was a deliberate attempt to destroy the forest.
L'incendie était une tentative délibérée de détruire la forêt.
SynonymesintentionalpurposefulcalculatedcarefulthoughtfulAntonymesaccidentalunintentionalunplannedhaphazardcarelessexistence
the state or fact of being real or living or of being present
I was unaware of his existence until today.
J'ignorais son existence jusqu'à aujourd'hui.
This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence.
SynonymesbeingrealitysubsistenceoccurrencelifeAntonymesnonexistenceabsencenothingnessoblivionmériter
to do something or show qualities that mean a particular reaction, reward or punishment is appropriate
Several other points deserve mentioning.
Plusieurs autres points méritent d'être mentionnés.
They didn't deserve to win.
Synonymesmeritwarrantearnratejustifybe worthy ofAntonymesnot deservebe unworthy oflacknot meritimagination
the ability to create pictures in your mind; the part of your mind that does this
Use your imagination to picture what life might be like on other planets.
Utilise ton imagination pour te représenter à quoi pourrait ressembler la vie sur d'autres planètes.
SynonymescreativityfantasyvisioningenuityinventionoriginalityAntonymesrealityfactactualitytruthverifiabilityexemple, cas
a particular example or case of something
The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.
Le rapport met en évidence un certain nombre de cas d'injustice.
In most instances, there will be no need for further treatment.
SynonymesexamplecaseoccurrenceoccasionillustrationsituationexampleAntonymesgeneralizationrulenormprincipleécarter, rejeter
to decide that somebody/something is not important and not worth thinking or talking about
I think we can safely dismiss their objections.
Je pense que nous pouvons sans risque écarter leurs objections.
He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless.
Synonymesrejectdisregardignorebrush asidediscountoverrulerepudiateAntonymesacceptconsiderheedacknowledgeentertainapproveembraces'opposer à, combattre
to disagree strongly with somebody’s plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding
This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty.
Ce parti s'opposerait farouchement au rétablissement de la peine de mort.
I would oppose changing the law.
SynonymesresistobjectfightcounterdisagreechallengeAntonymessupportagreeapproveendorseadvocatepromoteaperçu, éclairage
an understanding of what something is like
The book gives us fascinating insights into life in Mexico.
Ce livre nous donne un aperçu fascinant de la vie au Mexique.
SynonymesunderstandingperceptionawarenessdiscernmentintuitioncomprehensionwisdomAntonymesignorancenaivetyobliviousnessmisunderstandingfoi, confiance
trust in somebody’s ability or knowledge; trust that somebody/something will do what has been promised
She has faith that things will get better.
Elle a confiance que les choses vont s'améliorer.
SynonymesbelieftrustconfidencerelianceconvictionAntonymesdisbeliefdoubtskepticismdistrust
