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Traduction et définition
costly: onéreux, cher, lourd de conséquences
Computers used to be quite costly, but as technology improves, their prices are falling. A l'époque les ordinateurs étaient chers, mais au fur et à mesure que la technologie s'est améliorée, les prix ont chuté.
My decision to stay home on Tuesday proved costly when every one except me received a bonus. Ma décision de rester chez moi mardi s'est avérée très lourde de conséquences puisque tout le monde sauf moi a reçu une prime.
Exemples
- "Furthermore, with every firing there is a possibility of wrongful dismissal suits, which can be extremely costly."
- "With energy prices high, consumers are also reluctant to make costly trips to the shopping mall."
Exercice 1
Philip describes the restaurant he went to as trendy meaning that it is .
Kevin describes the restaurant as pricey, meaning that it is .
Kevin describes the restaurant as pricey, meaning that it is .
Philip describes the restaurant he went to as trendy meaning that it is fashionable 1.
Kevin describes the restaurant as pricey, meaning that it is expensive 2.
Kevin describes the restaurant as pricey, meaning that it is expensive 2.
1 fashionable: Philip tells Kevin that the restaurant he ate at was "trendy". The term "trendy" means "fashionable" or "popular".
1 expensive: The term "trendy" is unrelated to price, but to popularity.
1 crowded: A "crowded" place is full of people, making movement difficult. The term Philip uses to describe the restaurant, "trendy", is unrelated to the number of people that were there.
1 delicious: The term Philip uses to describe the restaurant, "trendy", is unrelated to the taste of the food that is served there.
2 expensive: Kevin repeats over and over again that he thinks that the restaurant "SakeBomb" is very expensive. He uses the terms "pricey" and "costly", which are synonymous with "expensive".
2 tasty: The terms Kevin uses, "costly" and "pricey", are unrelated to "taste" or "flavor". A "tasty (meal)" is "flavorful" or "delicious".
2 overrated: The terms Kevin uses, "costly" and "pricey", are unrelated to the "rating" or "reputation" of a restaurant. An "overrated (restaurant)" is one which is not as good as people (critics, customers) say it is.
2 popular: The terms Kevin uses, "costly" and "pricey", are unrelated to the "popularity" of a restaurant.
Exercice 2
Choose the TRUE statements based on Luna's email
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the TRUE statements based on Luna's email
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is not true. Luna writes that firings can "undermine" staff morale, which means that firings can depress, worry or stress out the staff. "To undermine" means to weaken or injure, but is often used in non-physical contexts. For example: The soldier's insubordination undermines the company's belief in their captain.
This statement is true. Luna writes that firings which are "unjustified" can be "costly" to the company. "Costly" and "expensive" are synonymous in this context.
Luna never writes this in her email.
This statement is true. Luna writes that firings which are "unjustified" (or not legitimate), "reflect poorly" on the company, meaning that unjustified firings cause the company to look bad. Example: The mistake reflects poorly on him.
Luna never writes this in her email.
Exercice 3
Judging from the article you just read, which of the following terms best defines the attitude of consumers?
Judging from the article you just read, which of the following terms best defines the attitude of consumers?
Excerpt: Sales forecasts are gloomy . . . due to anxieties over the downturn in the economy and its effect on consumer spending.
This is correct. The article tells us that worries about the economy have had a negative effect on consumer spending. An "anxious (person)" is someone who is worried, nervous, concerned or uneasy.
This is not correct. The article tells us that "consumers are reluctant to make costly trips" because of high energy prices, but it is anxiety about the economy which has had a negative effect on consumer confidence.
This is not correct. "Optimistic" is a positive term, and suggests that consumers think there will be a period of strong economic expansion. The article, in contrast, speaks of "gloom", "desperation", "downturn" and "anxiety".
Excerpt: Sales forecasts are gloomy . . . due to anxieties over the downturn in the economy and its effect on consumer spending.
Exercice 4
Susan writes that "a one size fits all approach is outdated and unsuccessful."
This means that "An advertising campaign which is is and ".
This means that "An advertising campaign which is is and ".
Susan writes that "a one size fits all approach is outdated and unsuccessful."
This means that "An advertising campaign which is the same for everyone 1 is old-fashioned 2 and likely to fail 3".
This means that "An advertising campaign which is the same for everyone 1 is old-fashioned 2 and likely to fail 3".
1 the same for everyone: This is the best choice here. The term "one size fits all" originally comes from the clothing industry. It is found on items of clothing (for example: dresses, t-shirts) which are only available in one size: they are the same for everyone, however big or small the person is. In her press release, Susie uses this expression figuratively. Another example: "I don't believe that a one size fits all system will be effective for our children's education".
1 too comprehensive: This is not the right answer. If something is "comprehensive", it is "complete" or "detailed". This does not share the same meaning as "one size fits all".
1 very expensive: This is not the right answer. If something is "very expensive", it costs a lot of money, or is "very dear". This does not share the same meaning as "one size fits all".
1 based on female sexuality: This is not the right answer. Although the Delavigne poster campaign does feature sexy model Ivana Bümbüm in a provocative pose, the expression "one size fits all" is unrelated to female sexuality.
2 old-fashioned: "Old-fashioned" shares a similar meaning with "outdated". Both terms refer to something which is "old" or "not modern", and are negative adjectives. Another example: "Your clothes are very outdated. You'll never get a new job when you look so old-fashioned".
2 costly: This is not the right answer. A "costly (item)" is an expensive or dear one: it costs a lot of money. This is unrelated to the meaning of "outdated".
2 too provocative: This is not the right answer. Something which is "too provocative" is "risqué" or even "outrageous", and excessively sexual in nature. Although the Delavigne poster campaign does feature sexy model Ivana Bümbüm in a provocative pose, this is unrelated to the term "outdated".
2 likely to succeed: This is not the right answer. If something is "likely to succeed", it will probably be successful or "do well". This is unrelated to the meaning of "outdated".
3 likely to fail: This is the best choice here. Something "unsuccessful" does not succeed: it "fails" or "doesn't work". Example: "My attempt to climb Everest was unsuccessful. What's more, my toes are very cold".
3 pathetic: This is not the right answer. Something "pathetic" is "pitiful" or it "makes us feel sorry for someone". This does not share a similar meaning with "unsuccessful".
3 cheap: This is not the right answer. Something "cheap" is "inexpensive" or "doesn't cost much money". This does not share a similar meaning with "unsuccessful".
3 offensive: This is not the right answer. If something is "offensive", it is "shocking" or "upsetting". This does not share a similar meaning with "unsuccessful".
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