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B2 · Thinking & opinions (3)
B2 · Pensée et opinions (3)
résoudre, régler, traiter
to find an acceptable solution to a problem, complaint or disagreement
The account manager resolved the billing problem in one phone call.
Le responsable de compte a résolu le problème de facturation en un seul appel téléphonique.
Most complaints are resolved within two working days.
SynonymesdecidedeterminesettlecommitdedicatepurposeaimAntonymeshesitatedoubtwavervacillateabandongive upréputation
the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past
The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had
L'entreprise savait que la réputation de ses produits était son atout le plus important.
Even though the salesperson showed me a product I had never heard of, I bought it because of the good reputation of the manufacturer
SynonymesnamestandingcharacterimageprestigefamerenowncreditAntonymesdisreputedishonorinfamynotorietyscandalchoisir, sélectionner
to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
The committee selected three speakers for the conference.
Le comité a sélectionné trois intervenants pour la conférence.
SynonymeschoseneliteexclusiveprimesuperiorhandpickedAntonymescommonordinaryunselectedgeneralinclusivepreuve
information, documents, etc. that show that something is true
The scientists found no proof that the new drug was effective.
Les scientifiques n'ont trouvé aucune preuve que le nouveau médicament était efficace.
SynonymesverifyvalidateauthenticatecheckexamineinspecttestconfirmAntonymesdisproveinvalidatedenyrefutecontradictperspective, point de vue
a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something
The budget statement will give the manager some perspective on where the costs of running the business are to be found
Le rapport budgétaire donnera au directeur une certaine vision de l'origine des coûts de fonctionnement de l'entreprise.
Joseph's accountant gave him some perspective as well as some data on how much he could expect to earn in his first year in business
SynonymesviewpointoutlookstandpointangleperceptionunderstandinginsightAntonymesnearsightednessshortsightednessignorancebiasdistortionréaliste
accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
Stefano found that an accurate accounting gave him a realistic idea of his business's financial direction
Stefano a constaté qu'une comptabilité précise lui donnait une idée réaliste de l'orientation financière de son entreprise.
Realistic expectations are important when you review your financial statements
Synonymespracticalpragmaticdown-to-earthsensiblefeasibleachievableAntonymesunrealisticidealisticimpracticalutopianfancifulpriorité
something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda
Comme les questions restantes n'étaient pas une priorité, le groupe a décidé de les reporter à l'ordre du jour de la semaine suivante.
The manager was ineffective because she was unable to set priorities
SynonymesimportanceprecedenceurgencyweightconcernsignificanceAntonymesunimportanceinsignificancetrivialityafterthoughtcompter sur, se fier à
to need or depend on someone or something
I seldom rely on the restaurant reviews in the paper when choosing a restaurant
Je me fie rarement aux critiques de restaurants du journal pour choisir un restaurant.
I have always relied on the restaurant advice this guidebook gives
Synonymesdependcount onbank ontrustlean onAntonymesdistrustdisbelievedoubtdisregardignorerégler, résoudre
to put an end to an argument or a disagreement
After hours of discussion, they finally settled the argument.
Après des heures de discussion, ils ont finalement réglé le différend.
SynonymespayresolveconcludedeterminedecidearrangereconcileAntonymesdisputearguedelayunsettleperspective, probabilité
the possibility that something will happen
There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid.
Il y a de bonnes chances que ses dettes soient payées.
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).
SynonymespossibilitylikelihoodchanceoutlookexpectationhopeanticipationAntonymesimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintydoubtdespairprogramme, plan
a plan or system for doing or organizing something
The government has launched a new scheme to help families save energy at home.
Le gouvernement a lancé un nouveau programme pour aider les familles à économiser l'énergie à la maison.
SynonymesplanprojectdesignstrategysystemarrangementAntonymesimprovisationchanceaccidentrandomnessconsidérer, regarder
to think about somebody/something in a particular way
Many people regard him as the best player in the team.
Beaucoup de gens le considèrent comme le meilleur joueur de l'équipe.
SynonymesattentionconsiderationrespectheednoticecareconcernAntonymesdisregardneglectindifferencedisrespectignoreproposition commerciale, offre commerciale
a formal written plan or offer, for example one sent to a client describing a solution and its price
We sent the client a detailed proposal with three pricing options.
Nous avons envoyé au client une proposition commerciale détaillée avec trois options tarifaires.
The proposal was accepted after one round of changes.
SynonymessuggestionrecommendationplanschemeoffersubmissionmotionAntonymesrejectiondenialrefusaloppositionprincipe
a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.
Par principe, il n'investit pas dans l'industrie de l'armement.
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles.
SynonymesbeliefstandardmoralityethicsruletenetdoctrinepreceptAntonymesexpediencypragmatismimmoralityunscrupulousnessflexibilitycompromisesélection, choix
the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
The selection of the new team leader will take place next week.
La sélection du nouveau chef d'équipe aura lieu la semaine prochaine.
SynonymeschoiceoptionalternativepickelectionassortmentrangeAntonymesrejectionrefusaldisregardinvalidationexclusionopposé, hostile
disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.
Elle restait farouchement opposée à l'idée de partir vivre à l'étranger.
They are totally opposed to abortion.
SynonymesagainsthostileantagonisticresistantaversecontraryAntonymesfavorableagreeingsupportiveapprovingproin favor of
