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B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

accéléré
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
Le projet a progressé à un rythme accéléré.
B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

faire des compliments excessifs ou insincères pour obtenir des faveurs
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Il a essayé de flatter son patron pour obtenir une promotion.
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

expansion
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
Le bénévolat aide à l'expansion des réseaux sociaux.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

collant
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Le bonbon est trop collant pour être mangé à la main.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

golfe
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
Le golfe Persique est une voie navigable importante pour le transport international de marchandises et de pétrole.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

projecteur
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Le chanteur se tenait fièrement sous les projecteurs.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

douteux; incertain; se sentir incertain à propos de quelque chose
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Je suis sceptique quant au succès de ce projet.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

réformateur
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Le réformateur social a consacré sa vie à améliorer l'éducation pour tous les enfants.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

inaperçu; ignoré
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Son travail acharné est passé inaperçu par son manager.
B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

abbaye
Meaning
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
Example
The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.
La vieille abbaye sur la colline attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

zone ombragée
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Nous nous sommes assis dans une zone ombragée près de la rive.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

rester en l'air à un endroit sans avancer ni reculer
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
L'hélicoptère est resté suspendu au-dessus de la ville.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

solitude
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La solitude peut offrir l'occasion d'une réflexion profonde.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomique
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Le prix astronomique reflète son exclusivité.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

retour
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Le chanteur a fait un retour remarquable après des années de silence.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

illégal; illicite
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
Le tribunal a déclaré que la perquisition était illégale.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

prévisible
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Il est peu probable que l'entreprise apporte des changements dans un avenir prévisible.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

glacier
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
Le glacier fond lentement à cause du changement climatique.
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

décimal
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
Le nombre 0.75 est un décimal.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

vulgaire; grossier; impoli;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
Son langage vulgaire a offensé tout le monde à la fête.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

ennuyeux; fastidieux
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
Le cours était tellement ennuyeux que de nombreux étudiants se sont endormis.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

fiancée
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John a acheté une belle bague de fiançailles pour sa fiancée.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

interruption
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
La réunion a été retardée à cause d’une interruption inattendue.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

potier
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
Le potier a façonné l'argile sur la roue tournante.
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
Son silence en disait plus que des mots.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilégié
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Elle vient d'un milieu privilégié avec de nombreuses opportunités.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

facile à utiliser
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Ce couteau de poche est très pratique lorsque vous allez camper.
B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

probabilité
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
Les chances de gagner à la loterie sont très faibles.
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspective
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
De son point de vue, la décision était complètement erronée.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

s'inscrire
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
Il a décidé de s'inscrire à un cours de programmation informatique.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

espérance de vie
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
L'espérance de vie dépend de la qualité des soins de santé.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

attributs
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Les cultures avancées possèdent des attributs bénéfiques.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

classe moyenne
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
La classe moyenne a été largement affectée par la décision.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

pic-vert
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
Le pic-vert a frappé contre le chêne.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

balle
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
La balle a raté sa cible et a frappé le mur.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Elle a agi en tant que mentor pour les nouveaux employés.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

imposé
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
Le gouvernement a imposé de nouvelles régulations sur l'industrie.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

misère; pauvreté extrême; souffrance
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
La famille pauvre vivait dans une misère totale après avoir perdu sa maison.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

confidentialité
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
La confidentialité est cruciale dans la sécurité des données.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

détourner
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
La police a dévié le trafic vers une route secondaire.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

balayeur
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Le balayeur nettoyait le couloir de l'école chaque matin.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

slogan
Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
La campagne a utilisé un slogan puissant pour inspirer les gens.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

thym
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Elle a saupoudré du thym sur le poulet rôti.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

nord-ouest
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Seattle est situé dans le nord-ouest des États-Unis.
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

fréquence
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
La fréquence des tremblements de terre dans cette région a considérablement augmenté au cours de la dernière décennie.
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

groseille
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
Les groseilles sont riches en vitamine C et font d'excellentes confitures.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

démission
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Sa démission du poste était inattendue.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

appuyer ou écraser quelque chose si fort qu'il est endommagé ou détruit
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Il a accidentellement écrasé le gobelet en papier dans sa main.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

compromettre
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Partager excessivement peut compromettre votre vie privée.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

s'étouffer
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
L'enfant a failli s'étouffer lorsqu'il a été piégé dans la pièce verrouillée.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

puant; mauvaise odeur
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
La poubelle a créé une terrible puanteur dans la cuisine.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

habiter
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
Beaucoup d'animaux habitent la forêt.
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

aspiration
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
Son aspiration est de devenir un entrepreneur à succès.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

portée
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
Le pont a une portée de plus de 500 mètres.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

mourir de faim
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Il a été laissé pour mourir de faim dans le désert.
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

péninsule
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
La péninsule coréenne est située en Asie de l'Est.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

croyant
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Elle est une fervente croyante du travail acharné et de l’honnêteté.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

paix mondiale
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
La paix mondiale nécessite des efforts collectifs.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

influenceur, personne qui recommande des produits
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Les influenceurs des réseaux sociaux façonnent les préférences des consommateurs.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

jeter
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Elle a décidé de jeter les vieux vêtements.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

exceller
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Elle essaie toujours d'exceller dans ses études.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

globe oculaire
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
Le médecin a examiné son globe oculaire attentivement.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agricole
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Les progrès agricoles améliorent la sécurité alimentaire.
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

détacher
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
Elle a détaché la page du carnet.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

trio de trois personnes
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Le trio de jazz a joué magnifiquement lors du concert.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

bague en or
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
Il lui a donné une belle bague en or pour leur anniversaire.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

démographique
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
L'entreprise analyse les tendances démographiques avant de lancer un produit.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

feuille rouge
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
La feuille rouge est riche en fer et est couramment consommée dans les foyers bengalis.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

poche
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Elle a gardé ses pièces dans une petite poche en cuir.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

feuille de laurier
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
Ajoutez une feuille de laurier à la soupe pour plus de saveur.
B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

encyclopédie
Meaning
a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
Example
She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.
Elle a utilisé une encyclopédie pour compléter son projet scolaire.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

à peine; difficilement; juste un peu
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Je pouvais à peine croire mes yeux.
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

mode; manière
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
L'ordinateur a un mode veille pour économiser de l'énergie.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

épine
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Faites attention aux épines sur le buisson de roses.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

événements catastrophiques
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Les cyclones sont des événements catastrophiques au Bangladesh.
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

précision
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
Des instruments de haute précision sont utilisés en chirurgie.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

intermédiaire
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Elle suit un cours de français de niveau intermédiaire.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

victorieux
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
L'équipe victorieuse a célébré leur victoire en championnat avec une grande joie.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

constitution
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Les réformes constitutionnelles assurent l'équité.
B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

évitement
Meaning
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
Example
Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.
L’évitement des conversations difficiles peut créer de plus grands problèmes plus tard.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

vertueux; juste; moralement excellent;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
Elle est connue pour son caractère vertueux et ses comportements honnêtes.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

élastique
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
Le band élastique peut s'étirer et revenir à sa forme originale.
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

évident
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
Le résultat était évident.
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

étudiant de premier cycle
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
Elle est une étudiante de premier cycle étudiant en informatique.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

s'envoler / augmenter rapidement
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
L'aigle s'envola haut au-dessus des montagnes.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

ample; abondant; suffisant
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Nous avons suffisamment de temps pour terminer le projet avant la date limite.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

stade
Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
Des milliers de fans ont rempli le stade pour regarder le match final.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

boiteux; infirme
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
Le cheval blessé était boiteux et ne pouvait pas marcher correctement.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuel
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
C'est un processus manuel qui nécessite une attention particulière.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

couverture
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
La chaîne de nouvelles a fourni une couverture étendue de l'événement.
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

concierge, gardien de bâtiment
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
Le concierge de l'école travaillait tard chaque soir pour s'assurer que les salles de classe étaient impeccables.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

quai
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
Le navire est resté au quai pendant deux jours.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

nostalgie de la maison; tristesse de l'absence de chez soi
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
Après trois mois d'études à l'étranger, Maria se sentait de plus en plus nostalgique de sa famille.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

réforme
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
La réforme du système éducatif était une priorité.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

poireau
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
La soupe était faite avec des pommes de terre et des poireaux.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

de manière adéquate
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
Il a accompli la tâche de manière adéquate, mais pourrait s'améliorer la prochaine fois.
B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

héroïque
Meaning
showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes
Example
The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.
Le pompier a fait un effort héroïque pour sauver l’enfant.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

tailleur
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
Le tailleur lui a pris les mesures pour un nouveau costume.
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

relatif au cœur et aux vaisseaux sanguins
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
L'exercice régulier améliore la santé cardiovasculaire.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

brevet
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Il a breveté sa nouvelle invention pour la protéger contre la copie.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

avec aisance; de manière fluide
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
Elle parle français avec aisance.
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

chêne
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
Le vieux chêne a fourni de l'ombre à tout le jardin.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

catholicisme
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
Le catholicisme a une longue histoire et de riches traditions.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Il a travaillé dur pour réaliser ses rêves.
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

raisonnement
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
Son raisonnement pour partir était clair et logique.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

cimetière
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
Le vieux cimetière près de l'église date du XVIIIe siècle.
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

appétit
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
La malbouffe augmente l'appétit de manière non naturelle.
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

offenser
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
Ses commentaires impolis ont offensé de nombreuses personnes à la réunion.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

charbon
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
L'usine utilise toujours du charbon comme source principale d'énergie.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

improductif; inefficace
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
La réunion était improductive et a gaspillé le temps de tout le monde.
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

mince; peu de graisse; faible
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
Il a un corps mince et musclé.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

impactant
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Son discours impactant a poussé l'auditoire à passer à l'action.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

effrayer
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Le bruit fort a effrayé le bébé.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuffisant
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Son explication manquait de clarté.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

diplomatie
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Une diplomatie efficace a permis d'éviter le conflit.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

exclu; marginalisé
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
Il se sentait exclu des activités de groupe et des conversations.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

reporter
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervalle
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
Il y avait un court intervalle entre les deux performances.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

défavorable
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
La proposition a reçu une réponse défavorable du comité.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

support métallique
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
L'étagère était maintenue par un support métallique solide.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

détection
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
La détection de fraude dans le système a été rapide.