Vocable Flashcards

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What is the English translation of très apprécié?

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much-loved

This term is often used to describe something that is well-liked or cherished.

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What does installation (exposée) refer to in English?

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display

This term is used in the context of art or exhibitions.

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What is the English term for patrimoine?

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heritage

This refers to cultural or historical assets passed down through generations.

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Translate paysage into English.

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landscape

This term describes the visible features of an area of land.

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What does occuper mean in English?

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to fill

This verb can also mean to occupy or take up space.

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What is the English translation of serre?

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conservatory

This term refers to a room or building with glass walls and a glass roof.

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Translate porte de lune into English.

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moon gate

This term refers to a circular opening in a garden or wall.

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What is the English term for pièce maîtresse?

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highlight

This term refers to the most important or prominent part of something.

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Translate spectaculaire into English.

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dramatic

This term is often used to describe something that is striking or impressive.

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Translate fleur into English.

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bloom

This term refers to the flower of a plant.

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What does compter (fig.) mean in English?

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to be home to

This phrase is often used in discussions about habitats and ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of a location in supporting various forms of life.

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What is the French term for average?

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moyen

Average is often used in statistical contexts.

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Translate into French: rate?

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taux

Rate can refer to various measurements, such as interest rates or exchange rates.

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What does milestone translate to in French?

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étape (importante)

Milestones are significant points in a process or project.

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The French word for trend is?

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tendance

Trends can refer to patterns in data or fashion.

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What is the French translation for level?

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niveau

Level can refer to a stage or degree of something.

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Translate into French: slightly?

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légèrement

Slightly indicates a small degree or amount.

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What is the French term for great in this context?

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ici, grand

Great can indicate size or importance.

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Translate threat into French.

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menace

Threats can refer to dangers or risks.

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What does though translate to in French?

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bien que, même si

Though is used to introduce a contrast.

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Translate into French: to drop?

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chuter, baisser

To drop can refer to a decrease in quantity or level.

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What is the French term for pattern?

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schéma

Patterns can refer to designs or recurring themes.

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Translate to grow into French.

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devenir

To grow can refer to an increase in size or development.

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What is the French translation for wealthy?

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riche

Wealthy refers to having a lot of money or resources.

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Translate **secular** into French.
laïque ## Footnote Secular refers to things not connected to religion.
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What does **agency** mean in this context?
ici, indépendance, autonomie ## Footnote Agency can refer to the capacity to act independently.
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Translate **to teeter on the edge of** into French.
être au bord de ## Footnote This phrase indicates being very close to a critical situation.
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What is the French term for **collapse**?
effondrement ## Footnote Collapse refers to a sudden failure or breakdown.
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Translate **concerned** into French.
soucieux, inquiet ## Footnote Concerned indicates a state of worry or anxiety.
30
What does **increasing** translate to in French?
de plus en plus important ## Footnote Increasing refers to a rise in quantity or intensity.
31
Translate **consumption** into French.
consommation ## Footnote Consumption refers to the act of using resources.
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What is the French term for **ever-expanding**?
en constant développement ## Footnote Ever-expanding indicates continuous growth or increase.
33
Translate **to wreak** into French.
causer, provoquer ## Footnote To wreak refers to causing something, often negative.
34
What does **WWF** stand for?
World Wildlife Fund ## Footnote WWF is an organization focused on wildlife conservation and reducing the human impact on the environment.
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Translate into English: **faune et flore**?
wildlife ## Footnote Refers to the animals and plants of a particular region.
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What is the meaning of **sustainable**?
durable, respectueux de l'environnement ## Footnote Refers to practices that do not deplete resources or harm ecological balance.
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What does **NHS** stand for?
National Health Service ## Footnote The publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom.
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What is a **shortfall**?
déficit ## Footnote Refers to a situation where expenses exceed income or resources.
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Translate into English: **population active**?
labour force ## Footnote Refers to the total number of people who are able to work.
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What does **child-bearing age** refer to?
en âge d'avoir un enfant ## Footnote The age range during which a person is biologically capable of having children.
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What is meant by **tax break**?
avantage fiscal ## Footnote A reduction in the amount of tax that a person or business has to pay.
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Translate into English: **pension de retraite**?
pension support ## Footnote Financial support received after retirement.
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What does **unapologetically** mean?
sans honte, sans complexe, fièrement ## Footnote Acting without regret or shame.
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What is the meaning of **to implement**?
instaurer ## Footnote To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
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What does **to alleviate** mean?
atténuer ## Footnote To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
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What does **to counter** mean?
rétorquer ## Footnote To respond to an argument or criticism with a counter-argument.
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What does **to strip** mean in this context?
dépouiller ## Footnote To remove something essential from someone or something.
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What does **to shift** mean?
changer, modifier ## Footnote To change the position, direction, or focus of something.
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What does **to stand for** mean?
soutenir, défendre ## Footnote To represent or symbolize something.
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What does **to argue** mean?
affirmer ## Footnote To present reasons for or against something.
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What does **to manage** mean?
gérer ## Footnote To be in charge of or to handle something effectively.
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What does **to reach** mean?
atteindre ## Footnote To arrive at or come to a point or condition.
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What does **to point out** mean?
faire remarquer ## Footnote To draw attention to something.
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What does **to lift** mean?
lever ## Footnote To raise something to a higher position.
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What does **to grow** mean?
augmenter ## Footnote To increase in size, number, or importance.