Exercices C1 : Le vocabulaire abstrait en anglais (corrigé)

Ces exercices vous permettent de pratiquer le vocabulaire abstrait essentiel en anglais, comme freedom, justice ou happiness. Testez votre maîtrise de ces notions invisibles mais incontournables pour s’exprimer avec précision et nuance.

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Exercice 1 — Choisissez le bon mot abstrait

Pour chaque phrase, choisissez le terme abstrait qui convient le mieux parmi les quatre propositions.

1. The court ruling was praised for upholding ___, ensuring that every citizen was treated equally under the law.
2. After years of oppression, the people finally gained their ___, and were free to govern themselves.
3. Philosophers have long debated whether ___ is a fleeting emotion or a lasting state of being.
4. His relentless ___ drove him to achieve goals that others had considered impossible.

Correction

1. The court ruling was praised for upholding justice, ensuring that every citizen was treated equally under the law.
2. After years of oppression, the people finally gained their freedom, and were free to govern themselves.
3. Philosophers have long debated whether happiness is a fleeting emotion or a lasting state of being.
4. His relentless ambition drove him to achieve goals that others had considered impossible.

Exercice 2 — Associez chaque terme à sa définition

Associez chaque mot abstrait anglais à la définition qui lui correspond le mieux.

1. wisdom
2. grief
3. loyalty
4. courage

Correction

1. Wisdom refers to the ability to make sound judgements based on knowledge and experience.
2. Grief is the intense sorrow felt especially as a result of someone's death or a significant loss.
3. Loyalty is the quality of being faithful and committed to a person, cause or belief over time.
4. Courage is the ability to do something that frightens you, or to face pain and adversity without retreat.

Exercice 3 — Complétez avec le bon mot abstrait

Complétez chaque phrase en insérant le terme abstrait approprié dans l'espace indiqué par ___.

1. The ___ of speech is considered a cornerstone of democratic societies around the world.
2. Her deep sense of ___ prevented her from ever betraying the friends who had trusted her.
3. The judge's decision was widely criticized because many felt it lacked ___ and favoured the wealthy.
4. Research suggests that genuine ___ is more closely linked to meaningful relationships than to material wealth.

Correction

1. The freedom of speech is considered a cornerstone of democratic societies around the world.
2. Her deep sense of loyalty prevented her from ever betraying the friends who had trusted her.
3. The judge's decision was widely criticized because many felt it lacked justice and favoured the wealthy.
4. Research suggests that genuine happiness is more closely linked to meaningful relationships than to material wealth.