11.07.2022

Question 1

1. (able to be traversed)
   - > (route) praticable
   - > (rivière) traversable, franchissable
2. (acceptable, adequate)
   - > passable

Answer 1

passable (adj)

Question 2

(oppose)

-> contrer, empêcher

Answer 2

To counteract [sth]

Question 3

1. (that involves a lot of sitting)

2. (that involves little activity)

Answer 3

sedentary (adj)

Question 4

1. (knock to the ground)
   - > renverser / faire tomber (par terre)
2. (figurative), often passive (astound, amaze)
   - > étonner, stupéfier

Answer 4

bowl [sb] over / bowl over [sb]

Question 5

figurative, informal (amazement)

• > Je n’en reviens pas !
• > ça alors !

Answer 5

Bowl me over !

Question 6

to make something seem less good

(With preposition)

Answer 6

To detract from (sth)

Question 7

(included)

• > en plus
• > familier -> par-dessus le marché

The hotel has superb facilities and, ……., is right in the centre of Paris.

Answer 7

In/ Into the bargain