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temperament

/ˈtɛmpəɹmənt/

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noun

Tempérament, mélange

A moderate and proportionable mixture of elements or ingredients in a compound; the condition in which elements are mixed in their proper proportions.

Examples :

"The chef believed the cake's perfect texture was due to the temperament of flour, sugar, and butter – each ingredient measured and mixed in the right proportion. "

Le chef pensait que la texture parfaite du gâteau était due au mélange de farine, de sucre et de beurre – chaque ingrédient étant mesuré et mélangé dans les bonnes proportions.

character condition nature tendency

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noun

Tempérament, constitution

Any state or condition as determined by the proportion of its ingredients or the manner in which they are mixed; consistence, composition; mixture.

Examples :

"The baking temperament of the cake batter was crucial; it needed a specific ratio of flour to sugar to rise properly. "

Le tempérament de la pâte à gâteau était crucial ; il fallait un rapport spécifique de farine et de sucre pour qu'elle lève correctement.

condition quality

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Tempérament, caractère

A person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting.

Examples :

"My sister's temperament is quite fiery; she gets upset easily. "

Le tempérament de ma sœur est assez fougueux ; elle s'énerve facilement.

person mind character attitude

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Tempérament, susceptibilité

A tendency to become irritable or angry.

Examples :

"Little Timmy's quick temperament often got him into trouble at school when other children disagreed with him. "

Le tempérament vif du petit Timmy lui causait souvent des ennuis à l'école lorsque les autres enfants n'étaient pas d'accord avec lui.

character attitude tendency mind person

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noun

Tempérament

The altering of certain intervals from their correct values in order to improve the moving from key to key.

Examples :

"The piano tuner explained that the temperament he was using slightly altered the perfect fifths to make all keys sound more harmonious. "

L'accordeur de piano a expliqué que le tempérament qu'il utilisait modifiait légèrement les quintes parfaites pour que toutes les tonalités sonnent plus harmonieusement.

music technical

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Tempérament

Individual differences in behavior that are biologically based and are relatively independent of learning, system of values and attitudes.

Examples :

"Even though both sisters were raised the same way, Maria has a calm temperament while Sophia is much more energetic and easily excited. "

Bien que les deux sœurs aient été élevées de la même manière, Maria a un tempérament calme tandis que Sophia est beaucoup plus énergique et facilement excitée.

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