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35 GP vocabulary terms

To help understand GP class more.

active listening
phrase
To focus on what someone is saying.
Example: We have a listening exam every year to test our active listening and hearing skills.
en: écoute active
analysis
noun
To investigate, examine something or someone carefully.
Example: Analysis is a skill we use to observe things carefully.
en: une analyse
argument
noun
When two or more people disagree with each other.
Example: People have arguments everyday when they don't agree with each other's opinions
en: argumentation
bias
noun and verb
To show favouritism to something or someone.
Example: Some people treat others unfairly because they are biased to other people.
en: biais
cause
verb
The reason why something occurred.
Example: One of the main causes of global warming is because of automobiles.
en: causer
closed question
phrase
A question that would often have a yes or no, specific answer to it.
Example: People often ask closed question for a brief introduction.
en: question fermée
collaboration
noun
To work with others.
Example: Many artists make collaborations with each other to produce music.
en: collaboration
communication
noun
to interact with others
Example: Today, most people would use their devices as a way to communicate with others.
en: communiquer
compromise
verb
To come to an agreement with each other.
Example: We compromised with each other by doing a favour.
en: faire des compromis
conclusion
noun
the end or result of something
Example: The conclusion of the story is that they died
en: conclusion
consequence
noun
the result of something
Example: The consequence of breaking school rules multiple times can get you suspended.
en: conséquence
double-bar graph
phrase
A graph with two sets of data.
Example: We can use a double-bar graph to add extra data or information.
en: graphique à double barre
evaluation
noun
To make a judgement of something based on appearance.
Example: We evaluate many things just by looking at it.
en: évaluation
evidence
noun
To show support to your assumption.
Example: Every time you go into court, you always need to present evidence.
en: preuve
fact
noun
Something that is true.
Example: The Earth is not flat, that is a fact.
en: fait
feedback
noun
to give critiques to someone or something
Example: Usually if you send an assignment, your teacher would give you feedback
en: retour d'information
global perspective
phrase
To think about something that is related to the whole world.
Example: We learn Global Perspectives in school.
en: perspective globale
limitation
noun
the maximum of something
Example: There's always a limitation to everything and everyone.
en: limitation
narrative evidence
phrase
Proof made by one person only.
Example: Everyone uses a narrative evidence to defend themselves.
en: preuves narratives
national perspective
phrase
Issues related to a specific country.
Example: The UN helps with national perspectives to any country in need.
en: preuves nationales
non-verbal feedback
phrase
Feedback that isn't spoken, but are rather shown by gesture movements.
Example: People can give hints of your feedback by just their eye contact and facial expressions.
en: rétroaction non verbale
numeral evidence
phrase
Proof made by closed questions.
Example: Numeral evidence is similar to narrative evidence, but with closed questions instead of open-ended questions.
en: preuve numérique
open-ended questions
phrases
Questions with longer answers than just yes/no responses.
Example: People would ask open-ended questions usually to see your opinion in detail.
en: questions ouvertes
opinion
noun
A person's perspective or idea that is neither wrong nor right.
Example: People argue with each other when they don't agree with each other's opinions.
en: avis
paragraph
noun
A stanza with the main idea.
Example: We use paragraphs to organise information.
en: paragraphe
personal perspective
phrase
How an individual thinks about a specific issue.
Example: All of us have our different personal perspectives on serious issues.
en: point de vue personnel
personal strength
phrase
What you're good at.
Example: Your personal strengths can help you choose your career.
en: force personnelle
perspective
noun
The way you look at something.
Example: Everyone has their own perspective when they see something.
en: perspective
prediction
noun
A theory about what's going to happen in the future.
Example: Scientists use predictions to see when natural disasters happen.
en: prédiction
reference
noun
To tell or put credit/the source of where they got their information.
Example: You need to add a reference if you don't want your work to be labelled as plagiarism.
en: référence
reflection
noun
To think hardly about what you did or about something.
Example: If you do something bad, teachers would often make you fill out a refection paper.
en: réflexion
reliable source of information
phrase
A website that is safe and can be trusted.
Example: You always need to check if your source is reliable.
en: source d'information fiable
research
verb and noun
A way to collect information, usually by going on the internet.
Example: You should always do research to get a good sense of your topic.
en: recherche
teamwork
noun
To work with a group of people, usually for a project.
Example: People use teamwork to cooperate and communicate.
en: travail en équipe
unreliable source
phrase
A website that is not safe or trust-worthy.
Example: You should ask an adult to see if it's an unreliable source.
en: source peu fiable