Harm en français : traduction et définition
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Traduction et définition
to harm: nuire, faire du mal, blesser
It would do you no harm to go to the dentist once in a while. Cela ne te ferait pas de mal d'aller chez le dentiste de temps en temps.
Smoking is harmful to your health. Fumer est dangereux pour la santé.
He was lucky to escape the car crash unharmed. Il a eu de la chance d'être sorti indemne de cet accident de voiture.
(No) harm (done!): (Il n'y a pas de) mal !
harmless: inoffensif
Pronunciation examples
UK: It would do you no harm to go to the dentist once in a while.
US: Smoking is harmful to your health.
Exemples
- "Donna : Listen to me, Icarus from San Francisco: your personal space is sacred, and no one can harm you there."
- "No one was harmed in the incident, though one 94-year-old man broke his hip dancing the samba around the burning vehicle."
- "Are you sick of burglars entering your home, taking your priceless art and harming your valuable children?"
- "Although the script is very well written, we think that a movie about a serial killer with a pathological obsession with Delavigne products may harm our brand's image."
- "And besides, when Michelangelo agreed to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel for Pope Julius the second did it harm his reputation?"
- "- International Cosmetics Supply Center cannot be held liable for any harm caused to your person by the products provided."
- "Can you imagine the harm this would do to my reputation?"
Exercice 1
Which of the following statements best summarizes the results of the accident?
Which of the following statements best summarizes the results of the accident?
This is incorrect. You're sick, just sick. I want to meet you.
We can assume that nobody was seriously, or gravely "harmed" (hurt or injured) because the announcer says that "it was a miracle that the passengers escaped unharmed". She also says: "Fortunately nobody was seriously injured", which is a very common expression used by broadcasters in these situations, and usually connotes that there were no serious injuries.
This choice is incorrect. The announcer says that "nobody" was seriously hurt in the crash, so we can assume that "a few people" suffered "minor injuries". There is no indication, however, that "several" people were "seriously" injured.
This choice is incorrect. The announcer says that "nobody" was seriously hurt in the crash, which indicates that no one died either.
Exercice 2
Trey says, "The bullet passed harmlessly through the fleshy part of my arm".
The fleshy part of the arm is the .
The adverb "harmlessly" expresses that
The fleshy part of the arm is the .
The adverb "harmlessly" expresses that
Trey says, "The bullet passed harmlessly through the fleshy part of my arm".
The fleshy part of the arm is the muscle 1.
The adverb "harmlessly" expresses that the bullet caused very minor damage 2
The fleshy part of the arm is the muscle 1.
The adverb "harmlessly" expresses that the bullet caused very minor damage 2
1 muscle: The adjective "fleshy" refers to the muscle and fat on a human being or an animal. Example: My uncle has a big fleshy body and looks like Santa Claus. The "fleshy part" of a human arm indicates the muscle (and fat) of that arm.
1 bone: "Bone" is the hard interior structure of the body that supports the muscles of the body. Example: When I was young I broke the bones in both my legs. The bones are not considered to be a "fleshy" part of a human or animal.
1 elbow: The "elbow" is the large joint in the middle of the arm between the shoulder and the hand. Example: I have a very sore elbow which makes it difficult to use my arm. The elbow is not considered to be a "fleshy" part of a human or animal.
1 organ: Organs refer to such parts of the body as the lungs, heart and liver. This isn't the "fleshy" part of the body!
2 the bullet caused very minor damage: The adverb "harmlessly" expresses that something had no bad or damaging effects. Example: The police moved the bombs to the desert where they exploded harmlessly. Trey is expressing that his wound is not serious and that it caused no permanent damage. "Harmless" is an antonym (the opposite) of the word "harmful", which means "dangerous" or "causing damage".
2 the bullet caused major damage: Trey says that the gunshot was "harmless", which expresses that there was little or no damage done to the arm, not "major damage".
2 the bullet missed the target completely: The adverb "harmlessly" expresses that little or no damage was caused, or that something is benign. The term is unrelated to whether or not something hit or missed a target.
2 the bullet hit multiple targets: The adverb "harmlessly" expresses that little or no damage was caused, or that something is benign. The term is unrelated to whether or not something hit multiple targets.
Exercice 3
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast you just heard.
1. This term describes something with no value, or of no importance. After the stock market crashed, my tech stocks were .
2. This term describes something or someone with little or no strength or power. Due to my illness, I felt very .
3. This term describes the act of hurting or damaging something or someone, or the damage itself. Smoking cigarettes can the lungs very badly.
1. This term describes something with no value, or of no importance. After the stock market crashed, my tech stocks were .
2. This term describes something or someone with little or no strength or power. Due to my illness, I felt very .
3. This term describes the act of hurting or damaging something or someone, or the damage itself. Smoking cigarettes can the lungs very badly.
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast you just heard.
1. This term describes something with no value, or of no importance. After the stock market crashed, my tech stocks were worthless 1.
2. This term describes something or someone with little or no strength or power. Due to my illness, I felt very weak 2.
3. This term describes the act of hurting or damaging something or someone, or the damage itself. Smoking cigarettes can harm 3 the lungs very badly.
1. This term describes something with no value, or of no importance. After the stock market crashed, my tech stocks were worthless 1.
2. This term describes something or someone with little or no strength or power. Due to my illness, I felt very weak 2.
3. This term describes the act of hurting or damaging something or someone, or the damage itself. Smoking cigarettes can harm 3 the lungs very badly.
1 worthless: The term "worthless" describes something with no value or no importance. For example: The check he wrote was worthless because he forgot to sign it. In this broadcast, Donna asks Icarus if his panic attacks make him feel "weak and worthless".
2 weak: A "weak" person is feeble or lacks strength or power. For example: The boxer's opponent was weak and fell in the first round of the match. In this broadcast, Donna asks Icarus if his panic attacks make him feel "weak and worthless". Note that "week", spelled with two "e's" refers to a period of seven days (Sunday to Sunday).
3 harm: The verb "to harm" describes the act of damaging or hurting a person or thing. The noun "harm" describes the damage itself. There are many variations of the term: harmful, harmless, unharmed, etc. Donna tells Icarus that his office is a sacred place, and no one should be able to hurt or harm him there.
Exercice 4
According to what you have read in the report, which of the following adjectives could be used to describe Lee Wang?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
According to what you have read in the report, which of the following adjectives could be used to describe Lee Wang?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is incorrect. "Humorless" means "lacking a sense of humor", however Brian writes that Lee Wang "loves to joke around". To "joke around" is to "be funny" or to "try to be funny".
This is an appropriate adjective to describe Lee Wang. Brian writes that "Lee (Wang) took the reins using aggressive tactics", this means that Lee Wang took control of his father's business in a violent way. Brian also suggests that Lee Wang might have violently attacked his elder brother who "was found hospitalized in Beijing with both legs broken and his ear missing."
This is probably not an appropriate adjective. "Harmless" means "mild", "innocent" and "benign". There is nothing in the report that suggests that Wang is "harmless". On the contrary, he is described as "violent" and "aggressive".
This is an appropriate adjective to describe Lee Wang. A "superstitious" person has beliefs that aren't necessarily governed by reason and logic. For example: he is so superstitious, he believes that black cats bring bad luck and 13 is an unlucky number. The report mentions that "Wang attributes his success to his astrological sign", it can therefore be assumed that Lee Wang is a "superstitious" person.
This is incorrect. "Cautious" means "tentative" and "careful". This goes against what is said about Lee Wang, who is said to be "a born gambler, (and) is at his best when the stakes are high". This means that he likes gambling and taking risks.
Exercice 5
"...may harm our brand's image"
Which of the following sentences use to harm correctly?
There MAY be more that one correct choice!
Which of the following sentences use to harm correctly?
There MAY be more that one correct choice!
"...may harm our brand's image"
Which of the following sentences use to harm correctly?
There MAY be more that one correct choice!
Which of the following sentences use to harm correctly?
There MAY be more that one correct choice!
This is incorrect. "To harm" is not usually used to indicate damage to physical objects, especially machines, tools or devices, such as cars.
This is correct. "To harm" can be used to describe a change for the worse in living systems (such as the environment) and more abstract qualities. In the email Susan writes about harming the brand's image (the Delavigne image changing for the worse). "To harm one's image" is a common expression, as is "to harm one's reputation" or "to harm one's chances (of a promotion)".
This is not a true statement. When talking about physical or emotional pain or discomfort it is more natural to use "to hurt". For example: "I hurt my leg playing football". Therefore it would be more natural to say: "I don't want to hurt your feelings, but your breath really stinks!". People often say this to me - it seriously hurts!
This is a true statement. "To harm" means to cause physical injury. For example: "the bank robbers were anxious not to harm anyone". Note: "to harm" focuses more on physical damage than physical pain. For example: "eating sweets harms (and not hurts) your teeth". This is because eating sweets is enjoyable (=not painful) but can ultimately damage (or harm) your teeth.
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