some vocabulary words to progress about sequence 1
a carrer
a noun
who drive
Example: Sand-carrier barges reappear.
fr: un transporteur
a chairman
a noun
head of company
Example: The chairman of the planning committee requested an emergency meeting.
fr: un président
a claim
noun
A confession made to a person
Example: Their claim was that they had been cheated.
fr: une affirmation, déclaration
a coffin
noun
A long box in which the body of a dead person is enclosed before burial or cremation.
Example: The pallbearers carried the coffin to the grave site.
fr: un cercueil
a commitment
noun
Contract by which an individual undertakes to serve
Example: The company asked for Mark's commitment to stay in the job for at least a year.
fr: un engagement
a competitor
a noun
a rival
Example: Microsoft's main competitor is Apple.
fr: un concurrent
a concern
noun
Worry, concern that occupies the mind.
Example: Thank you for your concern, but I'm fine.
fr: une inquiétude, préoccupation
a court
a noun
law: place of law proceedings
Example: Wilson is due to appear in court this morning charged with armed robbery.
fr: un tribunal
a crop
a noun
farming yield
Example: This year's corn crop was poor after the torrential summer rains.
fr: la récolte
a device
a noun
gadget, machine
Example: This futuristic device sweeps the floors by itself.
fr: un appareil
a fabric
noun
Flexible and resistant surface made up of a regular assembly of interlaced, woven or knitted threads
Example: Jenny bought some fabric to make a costume.
fr: un tissus
a fur
a noun
animal hair
Example: The dog's fur started falling out because it was sick. The cat had beautiful white fur.
fr: un pelage; une fourrure
a gap
a noun
discrepancy
Example: There is a large gap between the way of life of young people and that of their parents.
fr: un écart
a global warning
a noun
greenhouse effect
Example: Global warming is changing the weather in many parts of the world.
fr: réchauffement climatique
a greenhouse
a noun
glass building for growing plants
Example: In a greenhouse, you can grow plants during the winter months.
fr: une serre
a greenwashing
noun
It is a marketing method consisting of communicating to the public by using the ecological argument in a misleading way to improve its image
Example: The CMA's action is part of an ongoing investigation into the risks of "greenwashing".
fr: un blanchiment écologique
a host of
adjective
many
Example: The company has faced a host of problems this year.
fr: de nombreux
a husbandry
a noun
breeding animals
Example: They study animal husbandry at the agricultural college.
fr: un élevage
a law firm
a noun
company of lawyers
Example: When she's finished law school she's hoping to find a job in a well-known law firm.
fr: un cabinet d'avocat
a lawsuit
a noun
action on the court
Example: The company launched a lawsuit against their competitor for patent violations.
fr: un procès
a motto
noun
slogant
Example: The company had their motto painted on the walls in the break room.
fr: une devise
a network
a noun
linked computers
Example: The company's servers are linked in a network.
fr: un réseau
a policy
a noun
laws; principles
Example: It's against company policy to date a co-worker.
fr: une politique
a purchase
un achat
bought
Example: At the end of his shopping trip, he was very pleased with his purchases.
fr: un achat
a raincoat
a noun
waterproof coat
Example: I didn't bring a raincoat so I hope the weather stays dry.
fr: un imperméable
a range
noun
a whole lot of things
Example: The range of acceptable values is from four to eleven.
fr: une gamme
a scammer
a noun
fraudster
Example: Frank lost $2,000 after being tricked by a scammer.
fr: un escro
a scheme
a noun
a program
Example: Fur must only be sourced if animal welfare is garanteed by rigorous supply chain verification or internationally recognised certification schemes.
fr: un système
a shortage
a noun
lack, not enough
Example: There is a shortage of affordable housing in some large cities.
fr: un manque, une pénurie
a slaughter
a noun
killing
Example: The slaughter of cattle and sheep is normally carried out in abattoirs.
fr: abattage, massacre, tuerie
a solar panel
a noun
sheet that collects energy from the sun
Example: We have a solar panel on our roof and it produces all the hot water we need.
fr: un panneau solaire
a statement
noun
A confession made to a person
Example: Your statement is completely false.
fr: une déclaration
a storage
a noun
action of storing
Example: The hotel management will not be held liable for any loss arising from the storage of valuables in our safe.
fr: un stockage
a sunbathing
a noun
ying in sun, exposing skin
Example: Most doctors now agree that sunbathing is unhealthy.
fr: un bain de soleil
a supplier
a noun
provide some products
Example: We haven't received that order yet; can you phone the supplier and find out what the problem is?
fr: un fournisseur
a teapot
a noun
pot for making tea
Example: This teapot will make three cups.
fr: une théière
a voltage
a noun
electrical energy
Example: Test the wires for voltage before you connect the light.
fr: une tension
a volunteer
a noun
A person who doing unpaid charity work.
Example: We need volunteers to transcribe this manuscript.
fr: un bénévole
a volunteer
noun
work for free and without obligation
Example: Rubin is a volunteer at the animal shelter on weekends.
fr: un bénévole
a whithdrawal
a noun
removal
Example: Many countries believe in the withdrawal of freedom and other privileges from somebody who has committed a crime.
fr: un retrait / retractation
an aggravated theft
a noun
a big theft
Example: He committed an aggraved theft.
fr: un vol de grande ampleur
an experiment
a noun
a test
Example: The house was built as an experiment to see if living ecologically was really possible.
fr: une expérience
an issue
a noun
a problem
Example: Sustainable development has become one of the big international issues.
fr: un enjeu
an ongoing investigation
noun
Search for the truth
Example: The CMA's action is part of an ongoing investigation into the risks of "greenwashing".
fr: une enquête en cours
an open-minded
a noun
tolerant, accepting
Example: When you travel to another country you should be open-minded. I try to maintain an open-minded attitude regardless of a person's politics or religion.
fr: une ouverture d'esprit
astonishing
adjective
amazing
Example: The children agreed that the trapeze act at the circus was the most astonishing thing they had ever seen.
fr: étonnant
Best Regards / All the Best / Take care
expression
greeting
Example: We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel. Best regards, Stephen Smith, Hotel Manager.
fr: Bonne continuation
breach, violation,
a noun
an offence
Example: He committed a violation by running the red light.
fr: infraction
by way of [sth]
prep
thanks to ...
Example: In case of an emergency open the door by way of the safety lever.
fr: par le biais de ...
coal
a noun
for fire
Example: Locomotives used to be powered by coal.
fr: charbon
crime
a noun
uncountable (illegal acts)
Example: Crime is a big problem in large cities.
fr: criminalité
cross-eyed
adjectif
having a squint
Example: You are cross-eyed.
fr: louche
damages
a noun
law: compensation
Example: The judge ordered the defendant to pay one thousand dollars in damages.
fr: dommages et intérêts
drinking water
a noun
water that is safe to drink
Example: The pioneers only settled in areas where they could find safe drinking water.
fr: eau potable
Drive safe / Safe home
expression
when you go home
Example: Are you coming home now? So Drive safe !
fr: Bonne route
eco-friendly
adjective
respect the environment
Example: Eco-friendly cleaning products do not contain harsh chemicals.
fr: respectueux de l'environnement
economic
adjective
of the economy
Example: The government promised their economic policies would lower the national debt.
fr: économique
economical
adjective
not wasteful with money
Example: Some people just can't learn to be economical with money.
fr: économe
especially / in particular /
adverb
In a particular way.
Example: Wow! That was an especially good film.
fr: particulièrement
fees
noun
admission charge
Example: The fee for visiting the zoo is cheap.
fr: frais / prix
fertilizer
a noun
substance: feeds soil
Example: We try to use only organic fertilizers in the garden.
fr: engrais, fertilisant
focus on / cover / deal with / address
verb + prep
concentrate on
Example: The investigation will also focus on the following questions
fr: portera sur
fuel
a noun
oil
Example: The car ran out of fuel in the middle of nowhere.
fr: carburant
GMO (genetically-modified organism)
a noun
fertilizers
Example: Recent research suggests people should avoid eating GMOs.
fr: OGM (Organisme Génétiquement Modifié)
Good Luck / Break a leg
expression
Formulated to wish a person luck and success.
Example: As he left the dressing room his fellow actors shouted "Break a leg!"
fr: merde (chance)
greenhouse gas
a noun
global warming: CO2, ...
Example: Many countries have agreed to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases.
fr: gaz à effet de serre
guzzler
adjective
something/someone who uses too much
Example: No one likes sharing snacks with a guzzler.
fr: glouton
I give up
expression
to abandon
Example: I can't find the riddle. I give up !
fr: Je donne ma langue au chat
illegal, illicit, unlawful, criminal
adjective
Which is contrary to the law.
Example: The cannabis trade is illegal in France.
fr: illicite
In oder to
prep
so as to be able to
Example: in order to ensure a stable electricity flow in real time.
fr: afin de
jumped by 7%
verb
in addition to the starting amount
Example: turnover jumped by 7%.
fr: (monter de)
jumped to 7%
verb
from one amount to another
Example: turnover jumped to 7%
fr: monter jusqu'a
leather
adjective
animal hie
Example: We strongly support leater supplier to reduce the environnmental impact of the sourcing boving skins.
fr: cuir
misleading
adlective
that disappoints
Example: The teacher had accidentally taught some misleading information to the students.
fr: trompeur
NGO ( non-governmental organization )
a noun
organization
Example: Trisha is volunteering with an NGO in Africa.
fr: ONG (organisation non gouvernementale)
oil
a noun
petroleum
Example: Saudi Arabia has a lot of oil.
fr: pétrole
promoted
verb
advertised
Example: The use of recycled fur must be promoted.
fr: favorisé
renewable energies
a noun
sustainable power source
Example: Wind, waves and the sun are sources of renewable energy.
fr: les énergies renouvelables
sensible
adverb
reasonably
Example: As you've just lost your job, not buying that car is a sensible decision.
fr: sensé
sensibly
advreb
reasonably
Example: "First, let's decide on a plan," Katy said sensibly.
fr: raisonnablement
sensitive
adjective
delicate
Example: My neck is sensitive and gets irritated easily.
fr: sensible
single-use seal
a noun
one time
Example: The identification label is still attached to the product with the sigle-use seal, which is an integral part of the product.
fr: un scellé mono-usage
stifling
adjective
oppressively stuffy
Example: It's stifling in here; open some windows, quick!
fr: etouffant
supply and demand
nouns
economy
Example: In the energy marcket, several competitors are ine competing to fill the gap between supply and demand resulting from the unmanageable variability of RES.
fr: l'offre et la demande
sustainability
adverb
long term
Example: We're moving the company towards sustainability in energy.
fr: durabilité
through
perp
In one end and out another.
Example: The bullet went through his body.
fr: à travers
to cope
verb
overcome difficulties
Example: The death of their father was devastating at first, but they learned to cope.
fr: faire face
to deem
verb
view as
Example: Gerald always insists on meeting his daughter's boyfriends to see if he deems them suitable.
fr: juger / réputer / estimer / considérer
to enable
verb
empower, make able
Example: The knife enabled him to cut open the box.
fr: permettre
to fill
verb
become full
Example: He filled the bottle with water.
fr: remplir, combler
to implement
verb
put into effect
Example: The contract was implemented after everyone agreed.
fr: mettre en ouvre
to level
verb
make even, flat
Example: They brought in a bulldozer to level the land around the house.
fr: mettre au même niveau
to monitor
verb
to control
Example: He monitored the patient's status overnight
fr: surveiller
to recognize
verb
Accepting to receive
Example: The witness recognized the suspect.
fr: admettre, reconnaître
to sue
verb
take legal action against
Example: Ian sued his employers after his accident at work.
fr: poursuivre en justice
to support
verb
hold up
Example: The pole supports the roof of the building.
fr: encourager / soutenir
towels
a noun
bathtowel
Example: Janine got out of the bath and dried herself with a towel.
fr: serviettes de bain
traffic, trafficking
a noun
illegal trade
Example: People who live near the border sometimes engage in cigarette trafficking.
fr: un trafic
We're not get out of the hood.
expression
lost
Example: We are lost. We're not get out of the hood.
fr: on n'est pas sorti de l'auberge
wide / broad
adjective
big
Example: There is a wide space between the two buildings.