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Vocabulaire: Chapitre 8-13
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Undergraduate 1
02/07/2012
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Term
Changement
 Definition
Change
Term
Climat
 Definition
Climate
Term
Couple
 Definition
Couple
Term
Découverte
 Definition
Discovery
Term
écologiste
 Definition
Ecologist
Term
Influence
 Definition
influence
Term
Routine
 Definition
routine
Term
Toboggan
 Definition
Toboggan
Term
Statut Social
 Definition
Social Position
Term
Vacancier
 Definition
Vacationer
Term
Florissante
 Definition
Flourishing
Term
Indestructible
 Definition
Indestructible
Term
Inimaginable
 Definition
Unbelievable
Term
Pédagogique
 Definition
Pedagogical
Term
Saisonnier
 Definition
Seasonal
Term
Acquérir
 Definition
To acquire
Term
Mesurer
 Definition
To assess
Term
Multiplier
 Definition
To multiply
Term
Responsabiliser
 Definition
To make responsible
Term
Amplificateur
 Definition
Amplifier
Term
Argent de poche
 Definition
Allowance
Term
Aube
 Definition
Dawn
Term
Bien de consommation
 Definition
Consumer good
Term
Ca ne suffit plus
 Definition
It's no longer enough
Term
Certes
 Definition
Indeed
Term
Clé
 Definition
Key
Term
Convivialité
 Definition
Social interaction
Term
Débris
 Definition
Rubbish
Term
Dormir a la belle étoile
 Definition
to sleep outside
Term
s'éclairer
 Definition
To brighten
Term
Ensoleillé(e)
 Definition
Sunny
Term
épisodique
 Definition
Occasional
Term
Galet
 Definition
Pebble
Term
Grace a
 Definition
Thanks to
Term
Gras (Grasse)
 Definition
Greasy
Term
Gueuler
 Definition
To shout
Term
Jouir de
 Definition
To enjoy
Term
Matelas
 Definition
Beach mat
Term
Menu(e)
 Definition
Small, tiny
Term
Mob, Mobylette
 Definition
Moped
Term
Moniteur
 Definition
Instructor
Term
Moyen de promotion
 Definition
Way to move forward
Term
Munir
 Definition
To provide
Term
Outil
 Definition
Tool
Term
Parasol
 Definition
Beach umbrella
Term
Passer son permis
 Definition
To obtain one's driver's license
Term
Pester contre
 Definition
to curse
Term
Piéton(-ne)
 Definition
Pedestrian
Term
Plagiste
 Definition
Beach attendant
Term
Ratisser
 Definition
To rake
Term
Réengager
 Definition
To rehire
Term
Rvjouissant(e)
 Definition
Entertaining
Term
Rendre un service
 Definition
To do a favor
Term
Saletés
 Definition
Junk, rubbish
Term
Terrain d'entrainement
 Definition
Practice field
Term
Tumultueux (-euse)
 Definition
Stormy
Term
Valorisant(e)
 Definition
Prestigious
Term
Voile
 Definition
Sailing
Term
Accélerer
 Definition
To accelerate
Term
Casque
 Definition
Helmet
Term
Changement de vitesse
 Definition
Gear
Term
Changer de vitesse
 Definition
To switch gears
Term
Chauffard
 Definition
Reckless driver
Term
Clignotant
 Definition
Blinker
Term
Contravention
 Definition
Ticket
Term
Démarrage
 Definition
Start
Term
Démarrer
 Definition
To start
Term
Déraper
 Definition
To skid
Term
Doubler
 Definition
To pass
Term
Emboutir, rentrer dedans
 Definition
To crash into
Term
En état d'ivresse
 Definition
Under the influence
Term
Faire le plein
 Definition
To fill up
Term
Frein
 Definition
Brake
Term
Freiner
 Definition
To put on the brakes
Term
Guidon
 Definition
Handlebar
Term
Motard
 Definition
Motorcycle driver or cop
Term
Phares
 Definition
Headlights
Term
Pneus
 Definition
Tires
Term
Pot d'échappement
 Definition
Exhaust pipe
Term
Ralentir
 Definition
To slow down
Term
Réservoir a essence
 Definition
Gas tank
Term
Selle
 Definition
Seat
Term
Tableau de bord
 Definition
dashboard
Term
Tomber en panne
 Definition
To break down (as in a car)
Term
Tournant
 Definition
Turn
Term
Virage
 Definition
Turn
Term
Vitesse
 Definition
Speed
Term
Vitesses
 Definition
Gears
Term
Débrouillard(e)
 Definition
Resourceful
Term
S'entrainer
 Definition
To train
Term
Entraineur(-euse)
 Definition
Coach, Trainer
Term
Planche
 Definition
Sailboard
Term
Rateau
 Definition
Rake
Term
Vélo de santé
 Definition
Exercise bike
Term
Antenne
 Definition
Antenna, Feeler
Term
Autorité
 Definition
Authority
Term
Bois
 Definition
Wood, grove
Term
Bonbon
 Definition
Candy
Term
étranger(-ere)
 Definition
Foreigner
Term
Hygiene
 Definition
Hygiene
Term
Joujou
 Definition
Toy
Term
Meuble
 Definition
Piece of furniture
Term
Paradis
 Definition
Paradise
Term
Poivre
 Definition
Pepper
Term
Poste de radio
 Definition
Radio Receiver
Term
Tableau
 Definition
Painting
Term
Terreur
 Definition
Terror
Term
Théiere
 Definition
Teapot
Term
Anarchique
 Definition
Anarchic
Term
Autoritaire
 Definition
Authoritarian
Term
Bouillant(e)
 Definition
Boiling
Term
Corporel(le)
 Definition
Corporal
Term
Enfantin(e)
 Definition
Childish
Term
Inflexible
 Definition
Rigid, unyielding
Term
Insignifiant(e)
 Definition
Insignificant
Term
Raffiné(e)
 Definition
Refined
Term
Redoutable
 Definition
Fearsome
Term
Battre
 Definition
To beat
Term
Chasser
 Definition
To chase
Term
Se contenter (de)
 Definition
To content oneself
Term
Flamber
 Definition
To flambé
Term
Frapper
 Definition
To hit
Term
Réduire
 Definition
To reduce
Term
Canne
 Definition
Stick
Term
Case
 Definition
Hut
Term
Chatiment
 Definition
punishment
Term
Crise de rage
 Definition
Temper tantrum
Term
Dépourvu(e)
 Definition
Deprived
Term
Douceur
 Definition
Kindness
Term
D'un coup
 Definition
All at once
Term
Faire régner
 Definition
To maintain
Term
Fréquenter
 Definition
To visit
Term
Hormis
 Definition
Bedside
Term
La moindre
 Definition
The slightest
Term
Le peu de
 Definition
The little
Term
Macher
 Definition
To chew
Term
Manie
 Definition
Strange habit
Term
Se mesurer a
 Definition
To pit oneself against
Term
Ouvrage
 Definition
Book
Term
Paresser
 Definition
To laze about, to loaf
Term
Rattacher
 Definition
To connect
Term
Relié(e)
 Definition
Bound
Term
Sévir
 Definition
To deal severely with
Term
Sucrerie
 Definition
Sweet, candy
Term
Suspendre
 Definition
To hang
Term
Verser
 Definition
To pour
Term
Blague
 Definition
Prank, Practical Joke
Term
Blageur (-euse)
 Definition
Joker, Bigmouth
Term
Colere
 Definition
Temper Tantrum
Term
Colereux (-euse)
 Definition
Quick-tempered, Irascible
Term
Correction
 Definition
Thrashing
Term
Corriger
 Definition
To thrash
Term
Enfant gaté(e)
 Definition
Brat
Term
Faire une blague
 Definition
To play a trick
Term
Fessée
 Definition
Spanking
Term
Fesser
 Definition
To spank
Term
Fou (folle)
 Definition
Maniac
Term
Fouet, Martinet
 Definition
Whip
Term
Fouetter
 Definition
To whip
Term
Gater un enfant
 Definition
To spoil a child
Term
Jouer un tour
 Definition
To play a trick
Term
Laxiste, Permissif (-ive)
 Definition
Permissive
Term
Maniaque
 Definition
Fussy
Term
Pas de blague!
 Definition
No messing around!
Term
Passion morbide
 Definition
Mania
Term
Piquer une crise, une colere
 Definition
To have a tantrum
Term
Sans blague!
 Definition
No kidding!
Term
Assurance
 Definition
Insurance
Term
Consistance
 Definition
Consistency
Term
Jardin Public
 Definition
Public square
Term
Loisir
 Definition
Leisure
Term
Parfum
 Definition
Perfume, flavor
Term
Pates
 Definition
Pasta, noodles
Term
Politique
 Definition
Politics
Term
Profession
 Definition
Profession
Term
Publicité
 Definition
Publicity
Term
Sirop
 Definition
Syrup
Term
Technique
 Definition
Technique
Term
Alcoolisé(e)
 Definition
With alcohol
Term
Léger (-ere)
 Definition
Light
Term
Récent(e)
 Definition
Recent
Term
Consister a
 Definition
To consist in, of
Term
Explorer
 Definition
To explore
Term
Interviewer
 Definition
To interview
Term
Administrer un questionnaire
 Definition
To conduct a survey
Term
Aspirateur
 Definition
Vacuum cleaner
Term
Boisson
 Definition
Drink, beverage
Term
Briquet
 Definition
Cigarette lighter
Term
Cadre
 Definition
Executive
Term
Conserves
 Definition
Canned goods
Term
Déchirer
 Definition
To tear
Term
En boite(s)
 Definition
Canned
Term
Engrais
 Definition
Fertilizer
Term
En sachet(s)
 Definition
Powdered
Term
-Express
 Definition
quick
Term
Faire confiance a
 Definition
To trust
Term
Faire tenir (les cheveux)
 Definition
To hold a set, the curl
Term
Jardinage
 Definition
Gardening
Term
Lessive
 Definition
Laundry
Term
Linge
 Definition
Linens, laundry
Term
Machine a laver
 Definition
Washing machine
Term
Matelas
 Definition
Mattres
Term
Métier
 Definition
Job
Term
-minute
 Definition
quick
Term
Mousser
 Definition
To foam
Term
Moutarde
 Definition
mustard
Term
Onctuerux (-euse)
 Definition
Oily and smooth
Term
Ongle
 Definition
Nails
Term
Papeterie
 Definition
Stationery, stationery store
Term
pressé(e)
 Definition
In a hurry
Term
Pret(e)
 Definition
Ready
Term
Purée (de pommes de terre)
 Definition
Mashed potatoes
Term
Repassage
 Definition
Ironing
Term
Retraite
 Definition
Retirement
Term
Rideau
 Definition
Drape, curtain
Term
Salir
 Definition
To make dirty
Term
Sécher
 Definition
To dry
Term
Selon
 Definition
According to
Term
Sous-vetements
 Definition
Underwear
Term
Teindre
 Definition
To dye
Term
Tousser
 Definition
To cough
Term
Tout(e) fait(e)
 Definition
Instant, ready-to-use
Term
Transports en commun
 Definition
Public transportation
Term
Vieux
 Definition
Old people
Term
Voiture d'enfant
 Definition
Baby carriage
Term
Abonnement
 Definition
Subscription
Term
Affiche
 Definition
Poster
Term
Agence publicitaire
 Definition
Advertising Agency
Term
Brochure
 Definition
Pamphlet
Term
Campagne publicitaire
 Definition
Advertising campaign
Term
Catalogue
 Definition
Catalogue
Term
Couplet publicitaire
 Definition
Jingle
Term
Dépliant
 Definition
Leaflet
Term
échantillon
 Definition
Sample
Term
Gout
 Definition
Taste
Term
Lancement
 Definition
Launch
Term
Lancer un produit
 Definition
To launch a product
Term
Mode
 Definition
Fashion
Term
Panneau routier
 Definition
Billboard
Term
Persuasion sociale
 Definition
Public awareness
Term
Petites annonces
 Definition
Classified ads
Term
Promotion
 Definition
Special offer
Term
Prospectus
 Definition
Handout, leaflet
Term
Publicitaire, publiciste
 Definition
Publicist, person in advertising
Term
Réclame
 Definition
Special offer
Term
Rendement
 Definition
Productivity
Term
Slogan
 Definition
Slogan
Term
Spécimen
 Definition
Complimentary copy or item
Term
Spot publicitaire
 Definition
Short advertising message
Term
Vanter un produit
 Definition
To praise, to speak highly of a product
Term
Brillantine
 Definition
Brilliantine
Term
Fer a repasser
 Definition
Iron
Term
Laque
 Definition
Hair spray
Term
Lave-vaisselle
 Definition
Dishwasher
Term
Luge
 Definition
Sled
Term
Mousse
 Definition
Foam, mousse
Term
Planche a repasser
 Definition
Ironing board
Term
Repasser
 Definition
To iron
Term
Séchoir a ceveux, seche-cheveux
 Definition
Hair dryer
Term
Séchoir a linge, seche-linge
 Definition
clothes dryer
Term
Soldes
 Definition
Sale
Term
Traineau
 Definition
Sled
Term
Aide
 Definition
Aide, assistant
Term
Authorites
 Definition
Authorities
Term
Cuisinier
 Definition
Cook
Term
Folie
 Definition
Madness
Term
Maladie
 Definition
Sickness
Term
Peine
 Definition
Sorrow
Term
Sang
 Definition
Blood
Term
Squelette
 Definition
Skeleton
Term
Tristesse
 Definition
Sadness
Term
Imbécile
 Definition
Stupid
Term
Triste
 Definition
Sad
Term
a bord
 Definition
On board
Term
ca me fait plaisir
 Definition
It pleases me
Term
Il est comme ca
 Definition
That's the way he is
Term
Tu te rends compte
 Definition
Imagine
Term
Ainsi que
 Definition
As well as
Term
Au bout de
 Definition
At the end of
Term
Au moment ou
 Definition
At the time when
Term
Se blesser
 Definition
To injure oneself
Term
Cale
 Definition
Ship's hold
Term
école communale
 Definition
Public school
Term
Ennuis
 Definition
Worries
Term
équipage
 Definition
Crew
Term
Expres
 Definition
Specially; on purpose
Term
se faire du mauvais sang
 Definition
To worry
Term
Faire plaisir a
 Definition
To please
Term
Fantome
 Definition
Ghost
Term
Garder
 Definition
To keep
Term
Matelot
 Definition
Sailor
Term
Mettre en quarantaine
 Definition
To put in quaratine
Term
peste
 Definition
plague
Term
Plus loin
 Definition
Further
Term
plus tard
 Definition
Later
Term
plus tot
 Definition
Sooner
Term
Pont
 Definition
Deck of a ship
Term
Pourtant
 Definition
Yet
Term
Préserver
 Definition
To protect
Term
Puisque
 Definition
Since
Term
Ravi(e)
 Definition
Delighted
Term
Remuer
 Definition
To move
Term
Se rendre compte (de)
 Definition
To realize
Term
Tous les jours
 Definition
Every day
Term
Tout va bien
 Definition
Everything is fine
Term
Toute la journée
 Definition
All day long
Term
Voilier
 Definition
Sailing ship; sailboat
Term
Aux bons soins de
 Definition
In care of
Term
Boite postale
 Definition
P.O Box
Term
Bureau de poste
 Definition
Post office
Term
Cabine
 Definition
Booth
Term
Carte postale
 Definition
postcard
Term
ci-joint
 Definition
Herewith, enclosed
Term
Code postal
 Definition
Zip code
Term
Colis
 Definition
Parcel
Term
Coller
 Definition
To stick
Term
Courrier
 Definition
Mail
Term
Destinataire
 Definition
Addressee
Term
Enveloppe
 Definition
Envelope
Term
Expéditeur(-trice)
 Definition
Mail carrier
Term
Faire suivre
 Definition
To forward
Term
Mandat
 Definition
Money order
Term
Poste restante
 Definition
General delivery
Term
Poste
 Definition
To post, to mail
Term
Postier(-iere)
 Definition
Post-office worker
Term
Timbre
 Definition
Stamp
Term
Avoir de la peine
 Definition
To be sad
Term
Avoir de la peince a faire une chose
 Definition
To have a hard time doing something
Term
Avoir du chagrin
 Definition
To be grieved, distressed
Term
Avoir le cafard
 Definition
To feel gloomy, to have the blues
Term
Avoir le coeur gros
 Definition
To be very sad
Term
déprimé(e)
 Definition
depressed
Term
etre a fond de cale
 Definition
To hit rock bottom
Term
etre au septieme ciel
 Definition
To be in seventh heaven
Term
etre aux anges
 Definition
To be ecstatic
Term
Joyeux(-euse)
 Definition
Happy
Term
Se mettre en colere
 Definition
To get mad
Term
Banc
 Definition
Bench
Term
Classe économique
 Definition
Economy class
Term
Foule
 Definition
Crowd
Term
Immigré(e)
 Definition
immigrant
Term
Liane
 Definition
Liana, creeper
Term
Pas
 Definition
Step
Term
Passager(-ere)
 Definition
Passenger
Term
Piscine
 Definition
Pool
Term
Prairie
 Definition
Field, meadow
Term
Récepteur
 Definition
Receiver
Term
Silhouette
 Definition
Silhouette
Term
fiévreux(-euse)
 Definition
feverish
Term
inquiet(-ete)
 Definition
worried
Term
muet (muette)
 Definition
mute, silent
Term
musclé(e)
 Definition
muscular
Term
radieux(-euse)
 Definition
radiant
Term
réservé(e)
 Definition
reserved
Term
sombre
 Definition
dark
Term
torrentueux(-euse)
 Definition
torrential
Term
escorter
 Definition
to escort
Term
etre en vue
 Definition
to appear
Term
s'immobiliser
 Definition
to stop in one's tracks
Term
onduler
 Definition
to undulate
Term
a episodes
 Definition
serial
Term
en gros plan
 Definition
as a close-up shot
Term
en suspense
 Definition
in suspense
Term
pour l'occasion
 Definition
for the occasion
Term
abritié(e)
 Definition
sheltered
Term
actualités
 Definition
news
Term
s'assombrir
 Definition
to turn darker
Term
avertissement
 Definition
warning
Term
blessé(e)
 Definition
wounded
Term
bombe lacrymogene
 Definition
tear gas
Term
bouclier
 Definition
shield
Term
chute
 Definition
fall
Term
clignotement
 Definition
flickering
Term
couteau
 Definition
knife
Term
dentrifrice
 Definition
toothpaste
Term
se disperser
 Definition
to scatter
Term
éclater
 Definition
to explode
Term
élégante
 Definition
stylish woman
Term
embrassade
 Definition
hugging and kissing
Term
en surimpression
 Definition
superimposed
Term
s'en tirer
 Definition
to get out of a difficult situation
Term
fusée
 Definition
rocket
Term
herbes
 Definition
weeds, grass
Term
lancer
 Definition
to throw
Term
manifester
 Definition
to demonstrate
Term
osseux(-euse)
 Definition
bony
Term
parcourir
 Definition
to run through
Term
pierre
 Definition
stone
Term
se précipiter vers
 Definition
to run to
Term
se présenter
 Definition
to come forward
Term
provenir
 Definition
to come from
Term
réserver
 Definition
to have in store
Term
séance
 Definition
show
Term
so taire
 Definition
to keep quiet
Term
tranche
 Definition
slice
Term
chaine
 Definition
channel
Term
documentaire
 Definition
documentary
Term
doubler
 Definition
to dub
Term
dramatique
 Definition
television play
Term
écouteurs
 Definition
earphones
Term
émission
 Definition
program
Term
en direct
 Definition
live
Term
feuilleton
 Definition
serial, soap opera
Term
jeu télévisé
 Definition
television game
Term
journal télévisé
 Definition
television news
Term
météo
 Definition
weather report
Term
petit écran
 Definition
television screen
Term
présentateur(-trice)
 Definition
presenter, newscaster
Term
reportage
 Definition
report, coverage
Term
série
 Definition
serial
Term
téléfilm
 Definition
television movie
Term
téléspectateur(-trice)
 Definition
TV viewer
Term
court métrage
 Definition
short movie, one-reeler
Term
dessin animé
 Definition
cartoon
Term
film d'épouvante
 Definition
horror movie
Term
film de science-fiction
 Definition
sci-fi movie
Term
film policier
 Definition
mystery
Term
long métrage
 Definition
long movie
Term
maquilleur(-euse)
 Definition
makeup artist
Term
metteur en scene
 Definition
director
Term
producteur(-trice)
 Definition
producer
Term
scénariste
 Definition
scriptwriter
Term
scripte
 Definition
continuity girl
Term
sous-titres
 Definition
subtitles
Term
travelling
 Definition
tracking
Term
western
 Definition
western
Term
assureur
 Definition
insurance agent
Term
manifestation
 Definition
demonstration
Term
calligraphie
 Definition
calligraphy
Term
déception
 Definition
disappointment
Term
dos
 Definition
back
Term
insulte
 Definition
insult
Term
poste
 Definition
position
Term
vicaire
 Definition
vicar
Term
inclus(e)
 Definition
included
Term
pauvre
 Definition
poor
Term
triomphant(e)
 Definition
triumphant
Term
commander
 Definition
to order
Term
dévorer
 Definition
to devour
Term
faire la loi
 Definition
to lay down the law
Term
aller bien
 Definition
to fit right, to suit
Term
amabilité
 Definition
graciousness
Term
arbitre
 Definition
referee
Term
au lieu de
 Definition
instead of
Term
baton
 Definition
hockey stick
Term
so briser
 Definition
to break
Term
chandail
 Definition
sports jersey
Term
chef
 Definition
d'équipe
Term
coup de sifflet
 Definition
whistle blow
Term
débris
 Definition
pieces
Term
déchiré(e)
 Definition
torn
Term
enlever
 Definition
to take off
Term
équipe
 Definition
team
Term
érable
 Definition
maple tree
Term
étroite(e)
 Definition
narrow, tight
Term
se faire terrasser
 Definition
to get smashed
Term
feuille
 Definition
leaf
Term
feuilleter
 Definition
to leaf through
Term
formule, bon, de commande
 Definition
ordering form
Term
gant
 Definition
glove
Term
larme
 Definition
tear
Term
ligne d'attaque
 Definition
front line
Term
mettre
 Definition
to put on
Term
mite
 Definition
moth
Term
papier a lettres
 Definition
stationery
Term
partie
 Definition
game
Term
patin
 Definition
skate
Term
patinoire
 Definition
skating rink
Term
porter
 Definition
to wear
Term
prévenir
 Definition
to warn
Term
soulagé(e)
 Definition
relieved
Term
soupir
 Definition
sigh
Term
troué(e)
 Definition
with holes
Term
anorak
 Definition
winter jacket
Term
baskets
 Definition
basketball shoes
Term
blouson
 Definition
windbreaker, bomber jacket
Term
chemise
 Definition
shirt
Term
chemise de nuit
 Definition
nightgown
Term
jeans
 Definition
jeans
Term
pantalon
 Definition
pants
Term
pyjama
 Definition
pajamas
Term
robe de chambre
 Definition
dressing gown
Term
short
 Definition
shorts
Term
sous-vetements
 Definition
underwear
Term
survetements
 Definition
underwear
Term
tee-shirt
 Definition
t-shirt
Term
tennis
 Definition
tennis shoes
Term
veste
 Definition
jacket
Term
basket
 Definition
basketball
Term
ballon
 Definition
ball
Term
panier
 Definition
basket
Term
bicyclette
 Definition
bicycle, bicycling
Term
coureur(-euse)
 Definition
racer
Term
étape
 Definition
stopping place
Term
maillot jaune
 Definition
yellow t-shirt
Term
pédaler
 Definition
to pedal
Term
vélo
 Definition
bike
Term
foot
 Definition
soccer
Term
ballon rond
 Definition
football
Term
terrain
 Definition
field
Term
hockey
 Definition
hockey
Term
but
 Definition
goal
Term
crosse
 Definition
stick
Term
palet
 Definition
puck
Term
ski
 Definition
ski, skiing
Term
baton
 Definition
ski pole
Term
neige
 Definition
snow
Term
remonte-pente
 Definition
ski lift
Term
station
 Definition
resort
Term
tennis
 Definition
tennis
Term
balle
 Definition
ball
Term
court
 Definition
tennis court
Term
filet
 Definition
net
Term
raquette
 Definition
racket
Term
entrainement
 Definition
practice, training
Term
s'entrainer
 Definition
to practice (a sport)
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