Exercices C1 : pratiquer le paraphrasing en anglais

Ces exercices vous entraînent à reformuler des idées en anglais avec des mots plus simples, une compétence clé pour communiquer avec fluidité et confiance au niveau C1.

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Exercice 1 — Quelle reformulation choisir ?

Lisez chaque situation et choisissez la paraphrase la plus naturelle et la plus claire parmi les quatre propositions.

1. You want to explain the word 'procrastinate' without using it. Which paraphrase is the most effective?
2. A colleague says 'The project is in its infancy.' You need to paraphrase this for someone unfamiliar with the expression. Which option works best?
3. You want to rephrase 'She is very frugal with money' in simpler terms. Which is the best paraphrase?
4. Someone says 'The new law is ambiguous.' You must paraphrase it clearly. Which option is best?

Correction

1. B) It means you keep delaying tasks you should do now.
2. C) The project is still at a very early stage of development.
3. B) She is very careful about how she spends her money.
4. C) The new law can be understood in more than one way.

Exercice 2 — Complétez le dialogue : reformuler pour être compris

Complétez les répliques manquantes dans le dialogue en reformulant l'idée indiquée entre parenthèses avec des mots plus simples et une phrase complète en anglais.

1. A: I'm not sure I understand. What does 'to be on the fence' mean exactly?
   B: ___ (Reformulez : ne pas avoir encore décidé entre deux options.)
2. A: The report says the company is facing insolvency. Can you put that differently?
   B: ___ (Reformulez : la compagnie ne peut plus payer ses dettes.)
3. A: What did she mean when she said the negotiations had reached an impasse?
   B: ___ (Reformulez : les deux parties ne peuvent plus avancer car elles ne s'accordent pas.)
4. A: Could you explain what 'remote work' involves in simpler terms?
   B: ___ (Reformulez : travailler depuis chez soi plutôt qu'au bureau.)

Correction

1. B: It means that you have not made up your mind yet and you are undecided between two options.
2. B: Basically, it means the company can no longer pay the money it owes to other people.
3. B: She meant that both sides are stuck and cannot move forward because they cannot agree on anything.
4. B: Of course — it simply means working from home or another location instead of going to the office every day.

Exercice 3 — Reformulez ces phrases complexes

Reformulez chaque phrase en anglais en utilisant des mots plus simples et courants, sans changer le sens. Répondez avec une phrase complète.

1. The CEO's remuneration package is commensurate with industry standards.
2. The proliferation of misinformation on social media has exacerbated public mistrust in institutions.
3. Participation in the workshop is contingent upon prior registration.
4. The authorities have implemented stringent measures to curtail the surge in urban pollution.

Correction

1. The CEO's salary and benefits are in line with what other companies in the same field typically offer.
2. The rapid spread of false information on social media has made people trust official institutions even less than before.
3. You can only take part in the workshop if you have registered in advance.
4. The authorities have put in place very strict rules to reduce the sharp rise in pollution in cities.