Vocabulaire Anglais Avancé
Connecteurs Logiques§
Opposition et Contraste§
| English | Français | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| Yet | Cependant / Pourtant | He studied hard, yet he failed the exam |
| Nevertheless | Néanmoins | The task was difficult; nevertheless, he completed it |
| However | Cependant / Toutefois | She was tired. However, she continued working |
| Although / Though | Bien que | Although it was raining, we went out |
| Even though | Même si | Even though he’s rich, he’s unhappy |
| Despite / In spite of | Malgré | Despite the rain, we went hiking |
| Whereas | Alors que | She likes tea, whereas he prefers coffee |
| While | Tandis que | While I agree, I have some concerns |
| On the contrary | Au contraire | He’s not lazy; on the contrary, he’s very hardworking |
| Conversely | Inversement | The north is wealthy; conversely, the south is poor |
Addition et Renforcement§
| English | Français | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| Moreover | De plus / En outre | The plan is costly; moreover, it’s impractical |
| Furthermore | En outre / De surcroît | The evidence is clear; furthermore, it’s irrefutable |
| In addition | En plus | In addition to English, she speaks French |
| Besides | En plus / D’ailleurs | Besides being smart, he’s also kind |
| Additionally | Additionnellement | Additionally, we need to consider the costs |
| Likewise | De même / Pareillement | He was late; likewise, his brother arrived late |
| Similarly | De façon similaire | Similarly, the results showed improvement |
Cause et Conséquence§
| English | Français | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| Therefore | Par conséquent | He failed to study; therefore, he failed the exam |
| Thus | Ainsi | The road was blocked, thus we took a detour |
| Hence | D’où / Par conséquent | She’s qualified; hence, she got the job |
| Consequently | En conséquence | The storm was severe; consequently, flights were cancelled |
| As a result | En résultat | As a result of his efforts, he succeeded |
| Accordingly | En conséquence | He broke the rules; accordingly, he was punished |
| For this reason | Pour cette raison | For this reason, we must act now |
Clarification et Exemple§
| English | Français | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| Namely | À savoir / C’est-à-dire | I have one goal, namely to succeed |
| In other words | En d’autres termes | In other words, we need more time |
| That is (to say) | C’est-à-dire | She’s bilingual, that is, she speaks two languages |
| For instance | Par exemple | Many cities, for instance Paris, are beautiful |
| For example | Par exemple | Some fruits, for example apples, are healthy |
| Such as | Comme / Tel que | I like sports such as football and tennis |
| Particularly | Particulièrement | I enjoy music, particularly jazz |
| Specifically | Spécifiquement | We need help, specifically with funding |
Verbes à Particules (Phrasal Verbs)§
Phrasal Verbs Courants§
| Phrasal Verb | Français | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| Break down | Tomber en panne / Analyser | The car broke down on the highway |
| Bring up | Élever (enfant) / Mentionner | Don’t bring up that topic |
| Call off | Annuler | They called off the meeting |
| Carry on | Continuer | Carry on with your work |
| Come across | Tomber sur / Rencontrer | I came across an old friend yesterday |
| Figure out | Comprendre / Résoudre | I can’t figure out this puzzle |
| Get along | S’entendre | She gets along well with everyone |
| Give up | Abandonner | Don’t give up on your dreams |
| Look after | S’occuper de | Can you look after my dog? |
| Look forward to | Avoir hâte de | I look forward to seeing you |
| Make up | Inventer / Se réconcilier | They made up after the fight |
| Put off | Reporter / Remettre à plus tard | We put off the meeting until next week |
| Run into | Rencontrer par hasard | I ran into Sarah at the store |
| Set up | Installer / Organiser | We need to set up the equipment |
| Take after | Ressembler à | She takes after her mother |
| Turn down | Refuser / Baisser (volume) | He turned down the job offer |
| Work out | S’entraîner / Résoudre | Things will work out in the end |
Faux Amis (False Friends)§
| English | ≠ Français | Vraie traduction anglaise |
|---|---|---|
| Actually | ≠ Actuellement (currently) | = En fait / En réalité |
| Eventually | ≠ Éventuellement (possibly) | = Finalement / À terme |
| Currently | ≠ Couramment (fluently) | = Actuellement |
| Library | ≠ Librairie (bookstore) | = Bibliothèque |
| Librairie | = Bookstore | ≠ Library |
| Attend | ≠ Attendre (wait) | = Assister à |
| Assist | ≠ Assister (attend) | = Aider |
| Lecture | ≠ Lecture (reading) | = Conférence / Cours magistral |
| Sensible | ≠ Sensible (sensitive) | = Raisonnable / Sensé |
| Sensitive | ≠ Sensitif | = Sensible |
| Comprehensive | ≠ Compréhensif (understanding) | = Complet / Exhaustif |
| Sympathetic | ≠ Sympathique (nice) | = Compatissant |
| Dramatic | ≠ Dramatique (tragic) | = Théâtral / Spectaculaire |
Expressions Idiomatiques§
| Expression | Traduction littérale | Signification |
|---|---|---|
| Break the ice | Briser la glace | Détendre l’atmosphère |
| Piece of cake | Morceau de gâteau | Très facile |
| Hit the nail on the head | Frapper le clou sur la tête | Mettre dans le mille |
| Cost an arm and a leg | Coûter un bras et une jambe | Coûter très cher |
| Speak of the devil | Parler du diable | Quand on parle du loup |
| Once in a blue moon | Une fois par lune bleue | Très rarement |
| Under the weather | Sous le temps | Malade / Pas en forme |
| The ball is in your court | La balle est dans ton camp | C’est à toi de jouer |
| Bite the bullet | Mordre la balle | Serrer les dents / Affronter |
| Cut to the chase | Couper à la chasse | Aller droit au but |
Adjectifs Nuancés§
Positifs§
| Basique | Avancé | Français |
|---|---|---|
| Good | Exceptional, Outstanding, Remarkable | Exceptionnel |
| Smart | Astute, Shrewd, Perceptive | Perspicace |
| Beautiful | Stunning, Gorgeous, Breathtaking | Époustouflant |
| Big | Colossal, Immense, Vast | Immense |
| Happy | Elated, Thrilled, Ecstatic | Ravi |
Négatifs§
| Basique | Avancé | Français |
|---|---|---|
| Bad | Dreadful, Abysmal, Atrocious | Épouvantable |
| Angry | Furious, Livid, Enraged | Furieux |
| Sad | Miserable, Distraught, Devastated | Dévasté |
| Scared | Terrified, Petrified, Horrified | Terrifié |
| Tired | Exhausted, Drained, Fatigued | Épuisé |
—The Gardener