Formation des mots (C2) – Fiche 1

Associez chaque définition à un mot de l'encadré. Deux mots ne seront pas utilisés.

Exemple: a person who is not an expert in a particular subject → layperson

Banque de mots misnomerdownplayinevitabilityinsatiableoverstatementsimultaneousoutnumbermisgivingoutlive

1. a name or description that is wrong or misleading

   Choisir… misnomerdownplayinevitabilityinsatiableoverstatementsimultaneousoutnumbermisgivingoutlive

2. to make something seem less important than it really is

   Choisir… misnomerdownplayinevitabilityinsatiableoverstatementsimultaneousoutnumbermisgivingoutlive

3. the quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid

   Choisir… misnomerdownplayinevitabilityinsatiableoverstatementsimultaneousoutnumbermisgivingoutlive

4. impossible to satisfy

   Choisir… misnomerdownplayinevitabilityinsatiableoverstatementsimultaneousoutnumbermisgivingoutlive

5. a statement that makes something seem bigger or more serious than it is

   Choisir… misnomerdownplayinevitabilityinsatiableoverstatementsimultaneousoutnumbermisgivingoutlive

6. happening or done at exactly the same time

   Choisir… misnomerdownplayinevitabilityinsatiableoverstatementsimultaneousoutnumbermisgivingoutlive

7. to be greater in number than another group

   Choisir… misnomerdownplayinevitabilityinsatiableoverstatementsimultaneousoutnumbermisgivingoutlive

Complétez chaque phrase avec un adjectif de l'encadré. Deux mots ne seront pas utilisés.

Exemple: Her enthusiasm for new projects seemed ___. → inexhaustible

Banque de mots irreversibleunassailableimpeccableunprecedentedindispensableinsurmountableunequivocalinconceivableillegibleinedible

8. Scientists fear the damage to the coral reef may already be Choisir… irreversibleunassailableimpeccableunprecedentedindispensableinsurmountableunequivocalinconceivableillegibleinedible and cannot be undone.

9. By half-time the team had built up an Choisir… irreversibleunassailableimpeccableunprecedentedindispensableinsurmountableunequivocalinconceivableillegibleinedible lead of five goals.

10. Her written English is Choisir… irreversibleunassailableimpeccableunprecedentedindispensableinsurmountableunequivocalinconceivableillegibleinedible ; there isn't a single error in the whole report.

11. The city experienced an Choisir… irreversibleunassailableimpeccableunprecedentedindispensableinsurmountableunequivocalinconceivableillegibleinedible rise in visitor numbers, unlike anything seen before.

12. A good dictionary is Choisir… irreversibleunassailableimpeccableunprecedentedindispensableinsurmountableunequivocalinconceivableillegibleinedible for any serious translator.

13. At first the obstacles seemed Choisir… irreversibleunassailableimpeccableunprecedentedindispensableinsurmountableunequivocalinconceivableillegibleinedible , but the team eventually overcame them.

14. The director gave an Choisir… irreversibleunassailableimpeccableunprecedentedindispensableinsurmountableunequivocalinconceivableillegibleinedible answer: there would be no further delays.

15. Thirty years ago it would have been Choisir… irreversibleunassailableimpeccableunprecedentedindispensableinsurmountableunequivocalinconceivableillegibleinedible that people would carry powerful computers in their pockets.

Complétez chaque phrase avec un verbe formé à partir du mot entre parenthèses. Utilisez le temps ou la forme qui convient.

Exemple: The tunnel will be ___ (LONG) by 200 metres. → lengthened

16. The new law will (POWER) local councils to set their own budgets.

17. The council voted to (LEGAL) street trading in the old town.

18. The government plans to (MODERN) the entire rail network by 2035.

19. Rising energy prices could (DANGER) the economic recovery.

20. Could you (CLEAR) what you meant by your last comment?

21. You shouldn't (LITTLE) her achievements just because you're jealous.

22. The gap between the two regions continues to (WIDE).

23. The film (DRAMA) the events of 1969 in vivid detail.

À partir du mot en majuscules, formez un mot qui convient pour compléter le blanc.

Exemple: The minister's ___ was announced this morning. (RESIGN) → resignation

24. The committee's decision was met with widespread among local residents. (BELIEVE)

25. Her instructions were so that nobody could follow them. (COMPREHEND)

26. The new policy has had a number of consequences. (FORESEE)

27. The evidence against the company was , so it accepted the fine. (REFUTE)

28. Despite repeated warnings, he remained completely about the risks. (CONCERN)

29. The of the old theatre took nearly two years. (RESTORE)

30. Critics praised the novel for its sensitive of family life. (PORTRAY)

31. The two witnesses gave completely accounts of the accident. (RECONCILE)

Chaque phrase contient une forme de mot incorrecte. Réécrivez la phrase correctement.

Exemple: The film was a huge disappoint. → The film was a huge disappointment.

32. The report highlights the importance of sustainable for future generations.

33. Most of the jury found his argument completely unconvinced.

34. She spoke with remarkable eloquent at the ceremony.

35. The company has been accused of negligent in its handling of customer data.

36. Many viewers found the ending of the series deeply dissatisfied.

37. There has been a noticeable deteriorate in air quality this year.

38. The judge described the defendant's behaviour as reprehensive.

39. The organisation's response was criticised for its lack of transparent.