Exercices C1 : le vocabulaire technique en anglais

Ces exercices vous permettent de consolider le vocabulaire technique anglais abordé dans le cours, dans des domaines clés comme la médecine, le droit, l’informatique et la finance. Mettez vos connaissances à l’épreuve !

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Exercice 1 — Identifier le terme technique exact

Choisissez le terme technique le plus précis pour compléter chaque phrase issue d'un contexte professionnel ou académique.

1. The patient was diagnosed with a ___ condition, meaning it had been developing slowly over a long period of time.
2. The lawyer argued that the contract was ___, as it had been signed under duress and therefore had no legal effect.
3. The IT team implemented a ___ to isolate the compromised server and prevent the malware from spreading across the network.
4. The company decided to ___ its assets by converting illiquid holdings into cash-equivalent instruments on the open market.

Correction

1. The patient was diagnosed with a chronic condition, meaning it had been developing slowly over a long period of time.
2. The lawyer argued that the contract was void, as it had been signed under duress and therefore had no legal effect.
3. The IT team implemented a firewall to isolate the compromised server and prevent the malware from spreading across the network.
4. The company decided to liquidate its assets by converting illiquid holdings into cash-equivalent instruments on the open market.

Exercice 2 — Associer chaque terme à sa définition de domaine

Associez chaque terme technique anglais à la définition qui lui correspond dans son domaine professionnel ou académique.

1. Match the term 'subpoena' with its correct definition.
2. Match the term 'prognosis' with its correct definition.
3. Match the term 'depreciation' with its correct definition.
4. Match the term 'algorithm' with its correct definition.

Correction

1. A subpoena is a legal document ordering a person to appear in court or produce evidence.
2. A prognosis refers to the likely course and outcome of a disease or medical condition.
3. Depreciation refers to the reduction in the value of an asset over time due to wear or obsolescence.
4. An algorithm is a step-by-step set of instructions designed to perform a specific computational task.

Exercice 3 — Compléter des textes techniques avec le bon terme

Complétez chaque phrase issue d'un contexte professionnel en choisissant et en écrivant le terme technique anglais approprié parmi les suivants : liability, encryption, malpractice, dividend.

1. Shareholders received a quarterly ___ payment, reflecting the company's strong financial performance and its commitment to returning value to investors.
2. The hospital faced a serious ___ lawsuit after a surgeon performed an incorrect procedure, causing lasting harm to the patient.
3. All sensitive user data transmitted through the platform is protected by end-to-end ___, ensuring that it cannot be intercepted or read by unauthorised third parties.
4. The board of directors sought to limit the company's ___ by drafting clearer contractual terms that would protect the organisation in the event of a legal dispute.

Correction

1. Shareholders received a quarterly dividend payment, reflecting the company's strong financial performance and its commitment to returning value to investors.
2. The hospital faced a serious malpractice lawsuit after a surgeon performed an incorrect procedure, causing lasting harm to the patient.
3. All sensitive user data transmitted through the platform is protected by end-to-end encryption, ensuring that it cannot be intercepted or read by unauthorised third parties.
4. The board of directors sought to limit the company's liability by drafting clearer contractual terms that would protect the organisation in the event of a legal dispute.