The Ultimate Guide for The AP French Language and Culture Exam (copy)

Family

famille (f)

Parent

parent (m/f)

Mother

mère (f)

Father

père (m)

Child

enfant (m/f)

Son

fils (m)

Daughter

fille (f)

Grandparent

grand-parent (m/f)

Grandmother

grand-mère (f)

Grandfather

grand-père (m)

Sibling

frère/soeur (m/f)

Brother

frère (m)

Sister

soeur (f)

Cousin

cousin/cousine (m/f)

Aunt

tante (f)

Uncle

oncle (m)

Niece

nièce (f)

Nephew

neveu (m)

In-law

beau/belle (m/f)

Mother-in-law

belle-mère (f)

Father-in-law

beau-père (m)

Sister-in-law

belle-soeur (f)

Brother-in-law

beau-frère (m)

Stepfamily

famille recomposée (f)

Adoptive family

famille adoptive (f)

Blended family

famille recomposée (f)

Single-parent family

famille monoparentale (f)

Extended family

famille élargie (f)

Traditional family

famille traditionnelle (f)

Nuclear family

famille nucléaire (f)

Évoluer

to evolve

Conserver

to maintain

S'assimiler

\________- to become integrated into, to adopt the customs and values of a society or culture.

Développer

to develop

Se conformer

to conform

S'assimiler

to be integrated

Conserver ou maintenir

to conserve/maintain

Remettre en question

to question the validity of something

Développer

to develop

Évoluer

to evolve

La peinture

painting

L'artiste

An artist is someone who creates art as a profession or as a form of self-expression

Le raffinement

Refinement refers to the quality of being cultured, sophisticated, or elegant, often in art or fashion

La beauté

Beauty refers to a quality that is pleasing or attractive to the eye, or that gives a sense of pleasure or satisfaction

La finesse

Finesse refers to the quality of being subtle, delicate, and refined in art or other areas, such as cuisine or interpersonal interactions

L'architecture

Architecture refers to the design and construction of buildings and other physical structures, often with a focus on both functionality and aesthetic appeal

L'esthétique

Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the study of beauty and taste in art, as well as the creation and appreciation of art

Le musée

A museum is a place where collections of art, artifacts, or other objects of cultural, historical, or scientific significance are displayed for public viewing and education

La peinture

Painting is a form of visual art that involves applying paint to a surface to create an image or composition

Le chef-d'œuvre

A masterpiece is a work of art that is considered to be of the highest quality and skill, often created by a master artist

technology

technologie (f)

science

science (f)

Francophone countries

pays francophones (mpl)

contributions

contributions (fpl)

science

science (f)

technology

technologie (f)

medicine

médecine (f)

engineering

ingénierie (f)

mathematics

mathématiques (fpl)

universities

universités (fpl)

research institutions

institutions de recherche (fpl)

discoveries

découvertes (fpl)

inventions

inventions (fpl)

French scientists

scientifiques français (mpl)

researchers

chercheurs (mpl)

innovation

innovation (f)

technology companies

entreprises technologiques (fpl)

startups

startups (fpl)

Francophone cities

villes francophones (fpl)

environmental impact

impact environnemental (m)

sustainable solutions

solutions durables (fpl)

climate change

changement climatique (m)

pollution

pollution (f)

international collaborations

collaborations internationales (fpl)

science

science (f)

technology

technologie (f)

space agencies

agences spatiales (fpl)

Francophonie

Francophonie (f)

scientific publications

publications scientifiques (fpl)

conferences

conférences (fpl)

dissemination of scientific knowledge

diffusion de la connaissance scientifique (f)

collaboration

collaboration (f)

researchers

chercheurs (mpl)

ethics

éthique (f)

ethical considerations

considérations éthiques (fpl)

science

science (f)

social and political issues

problèmes sociaux et politiques (mpl)

privacy

vie privée (f)

equity

équité (f)

access

accès (m)

Discrimination

\________ and prejudice can have a significant negative impact on quality of life, particularly for marginalized groups such as women, racial and ethnic minorities, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Environmental sustainability

\________ and conservation are becoming increasingly important factors in improving quality of life, and many Francophone countries are taking steps to address issues such as climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.

Infrastructure

\________ and technology are important factors that contribute to quality of life, and many Francophone countries have invested in modernizing their \________ and expanding access to technology and telecommunications.

Environmental degradation

\________ and climate change are significant factors that can worsen quality of life, particularly for vulnerable populations such as low- income communities and indigenous peoples.

Inadequate healthcare

\________ and nutrition can significantly worsen quality of life, particularly for those living in poverty or in rural areas with limited access to medical care and healthy food.

Conflict

\________ and violence are major factors that can significantly worsen quality of life, and many Francophone countries have experienced political instability, civil unrest, and armed \________.

L'infrastructure

\________ inadéquate- Inadequate Infrastructure.

Economic stability

\________ and prosperity are important factors that contribute to quality of life, and many Francophone countries have worked to develop strong economies and promote trade and investment.

Political corruption

\________ and lack of accountability can have a significant negative impact on quality of life, as they can lead to inefficient governance, misallocation of resources, and erosion of public trust in institutions.

Poverty

\________ and inequality are significant barriers to improving quality of life, and many Francophone countries have high rates of poverty and limited access to resources and opportunities.