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B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

accélération
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
La voiture a montré une accélération rapide en entrant sur l'autoroute.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

âcre et désagréable
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
La fumée âcre du feu a fait tousser tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

libidineux
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
L’entreprise l’a licencié pour avoir été un libidineux.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

soldat
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
Le soldat a marché fièrement avec son unité.
A2 preposition /riː/

re

concernant
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
La lettre a été envoyée concernant votre récente candidature.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

de première main; directement
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
J'ai vécu le tremblement de terre de première main.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

non sophistiqué
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
Les villageois menaient une vie non sophistiquée mais heureuse.
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

dans le sens de la longueur; selon la direction la plus longue
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Pliez le papier dans le sens de la longueur pour le rendre plus facile à transporter.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

donateur
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
Le donateur souhaitait rester anonyme après avoir contribué une grande somme.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

rappeler
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
Je ne peux pas me souvenir de la dernière fois que nous nous sommes rencontrés.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

jalon
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Cette découverte est un jalon dans la biotechnologie.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

borné
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Il est trop borné pour accepter de nouvelles idées.
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

voix rauque ou cassée; avoir une voix rauque à force de crier ou de maladie
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
Sa voix est devenue rauque après avoir crié au concert.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

peu fréquent
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
Il faisait des visites peu fréquentes dans sa ville natale après avoir déménagé à l'étranger.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

température optimale
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
L'hiver fournit la température optimale pour l'agriculture.
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

colonne avec une figure féminine sculptée
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
Le temple antique comportait une caryatide soutenant le toit.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

logement; quartiers; logement militaire
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
Les soldats sont retournés à leurs quartiers après l'exercice d'entraînement.
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 /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

agitation
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Son agitation pendant la longue réunion était évidente pour tout le monde.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

aduler excessivement
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Les fans ont adulé l'acteur après sa performance.
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

au sommet
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Un drapeau a été placé au sommet de la tour.
A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

fournir
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
Le professeur fournira des matériaux supplémentaires pour les étudiants.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

engager
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
Le professeur a essayé d'engager les élèves dans la discussion.
C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

narcissiste
Meaning
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Example
Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.
Tout le monde l'évitait parce qu'il était un narcissiste.
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

phytocomposés
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
Les phytocomposés dans le thé vert aident à réduire l'inflammation.
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

veste
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
Il portait une veste en cuir pour se protéger du vent froid.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
L'entreprise a fait plusieurs concessions lors des négociations.
C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

pousser; foule désordonnée
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
Il y a eu une bousculade lors du match de football.
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

tribunal
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
L'affaire a été entendue dans un tribunal international.
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

oxymore
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
L'expression 'silence assourdissant' est un oxymore classique.
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

résolution diplomatique
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
Une résolution diplomatique est nécessaire pour la paix.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

extrêmement nuisible
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
La maladie virulente s'est rapidement propagée à travers la région.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

asocial
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
Il est devenu asocial après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville.
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

avant-garde
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
L'entreprise est à l'avant-garde de l'innovation technologique.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

optimiste
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
En tant qu'optimiste, elle a toujours cru que les choses s'amélioreraient.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

être en désaccord
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
Je ne suis pas d'accord avec votre évaluation de la situation.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

fait de terre ou d'argile; lié à la poterie
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
La cuisine avait de beaux pots en terre cuite pour le stockage.
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

piquer
Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
Il a pointé son doigt sur la carte pour indiquer l'emplacement.
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

traumatisme
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
L'accident lui a laissé un traumatisme émotionnel durable.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

territoire
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
Le roi a étendu son territoire.
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

protection
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
Le projet a été réalisé sous l'égide des Nations Unies.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

palpiter rapidement
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Son cœur a commencé à palpiter de peur.
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

charge de travail
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
Sa charge de travail a considérablement augmenté au cours du dernier mois.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

amical, animé et agréable; sociable
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
La fête avait une atmosphère conviviale avec de la musique et des rires.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

casse-tête
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
Le problème de mathématiques troublera même les experts.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

impudence
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
L'impudence de l'étudiant a choqué toute la classe.
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

chercheurs
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
Les chercheurs travaillent sur des solutions innovantes.
A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

pêche
Meaning
the activity of catching fish
Example
Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.
La pêche est une activité populaire dans les villages côtiers.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

semi-civilisé
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
La tribu a été décrite comme semi-civilisée par les premiers explorateurs.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politique
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
L'agenda politique incluait l'autonomie.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

chagrin
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Son cœur était rempli de chagrin après avoir entendu la triste nouvelle.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

détenir
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
La police a détenu le suspect pour l'interroger.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

différent
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Son opinion était complètement différente de la mienne.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moraliser
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Il a tendance à moraliser sur les choix des autres.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

arrêter
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
La police a réussi à appréhender le voleur après une longue course-poursuite.
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

devoir
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
Je dois terminer mes devoirs de mathématiques avant le dîner.
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

aquaponie
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
L'aquaponie utilise l'eau efficacement en intégrant l'élevage de poissons et la culture de plantes.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

bétail
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
L'agriculteur élevait du bétail pour fournir de la viande et du lait au marché.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

marine
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
Il a rejoint la marine après avoir obtenu son diplôme universitaire.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

couple
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Ils forment un couple adorable et sont mariés depuis cinq ans.
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

conformément
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
La décision a été prise conformément aux règlements.
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

numismatique
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
Il possède une collection numismatique de pièces rares provenant du monde entier.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

futile
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Ses efforts étaient futiles et n'ont pas changé le résultat.
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

vénal
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
Le politicien a été accusé d'être vénal et corrompu.
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

linge de lin
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
Elle a acheté de nouveaux rideaux en lin pour le salon.
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

oisillon
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
La mère oiseau a nourri le oisillon affamé avec des vers.
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

vélo
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
Elle monte son vélo pour aller au travail tous les jours.
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

ostracisme
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
L'étudiant a fait face à l'ostracisme après avoir enfreint les règles.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

tailler
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Les jardiniers taillent les arbres au printemps pour favoriser la croissance.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

ventre
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Le bébé a donné un coup de pied dans son ventre pendant la grossesse.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

mitre
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
L'évêque a posé la mitre sur sa tête pendant la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

polygone
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné un polygone coloré sur la toile.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

pitoyable
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
Le chien errant avait l'air pitoyable sous la pluie.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demande; désir des consommateurs pour des biens ou des services
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demande de produits alimentaires biologiques a considérablement augmenté ces dernières années.
A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

guitare
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
Example
She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.
Elle a appris à jouer de la guitare quand elle avait douze ans.
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

collage
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
Elle a créé un collage en utilisant des photos anciennes de magazines.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

siège social
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
Le siège social de l'entreprise est situé à New York.
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

fragile
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Faites attention avec ce vase, il est très fragile.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

mec
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
Ce mec là-bas est mon meilleur ami.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

bruit
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
Le bruit de la circulation dehors rendait la concentration difficile.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

marché
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Le marché de la ville est bondé chaque vendredi matin.
C1 adjective deft

deft

habile
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Les mains habiles de l'artiste ont créé une œuvre d'art.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

fiancer
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Ils ont décidé de se fiancer après des années d’amitié.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

mal comprendre
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Il a mal compris les instructions du professeur et a fait la tâche incorrectement.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

chapiteau
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
La réception de mariage a eu lieu dans un chapiteau décoré.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

étincelant; brillant; scintillant
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
Les étoiles scintillantes ont rempli le ciel clair de la nuit.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

énergie solaire
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
L'énergie solaire est vitale pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

mentionner
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
Elle a oublié de mentionner l'heure de la réunion.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

métaphysique
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Elle a étudié la métaphysique pour comprendre les principes de l'existence au-delà de la science physique.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

ennuyé
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Elle s’est sentie ennuyée pendant la longue réunion.
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

vigilance
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
Une vigilance constante est requise en cybersécurité.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

rejeter
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
Elle a rejeté son invitation au dîner.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

préoccupation excessive pour les détails ou les règles mineures
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Sa pédanterie a rendu la réunion inutilement longue.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

excentrique
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
L'artiste était connu pour son style excentrique.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

victimiser
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Les fonctionnaires corrompus ont victimisé les pauvres villageois.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

arrière-plan
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
Elle a un solide arrière-plan en mathématiques et en informatique.
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

bien-être
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
La lubrification oculaire est cruciale pour le bien-être général.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

respectueux
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
Il était toujours respectueux envers ses enseignants.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

continuellement; répété
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
Elle vérifiait continuellement son téléphone pour des messages.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

référable
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
La question est référable aux nouveaux changements de politique.
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

échafaud
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
Le criminel a été emmené à l'échafaud à l'aube.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

inéquitable
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
La distribution des ressources était inéquitable parmi les travailleurs.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

cellule / cellule
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
Le prisonnier a été enfermé dans une petite cellule.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

embrouiller
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Son esprit était embrouillé par l'épuisement.
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

tangentielle
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Ses remarques étaient tangentielles au sujet principal de la discussion.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

garde; vigile
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
Le garde de sécurité a vérifié l'identification de tout le monde avant de permettre l'entrée dans le bâtiment.
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

créativité
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
Sa créativité était évidente dans son art.
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

calculable
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
Le risque impliqué dans le projet est calculable.
B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

bocal; pot
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
Elle a rangé des biscuits faits maison dans un grand bocal en verre sur le comptoir de la cuisine.
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

réseautage
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
Le réseautage est important pour le développement de carrière.
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

précédemment
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
Elle avait travaillé précédemment dans une banque avant de commencer son propre commerce.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

oppression; abus; tyrannie;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
Les gens ont lutté contre l'oppression politique.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

accord émotionnel
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
L'accord émotionnel améliore les relations.
A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

boucle d'oreille
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Example
Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.
Ses boucles d'oreilles en diamant ont attiré l'attention de tout le monde.
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

assidu ou appliqué
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Ses efforts assidus l'ont conduit à une carrière réussie.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

hors-la-loi, interdire
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'interdire la pratique nuisible.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

révolver
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
Le détective a sorti son revolver de son étui.
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

données personnelles
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
Protéger les données personnelles est crucial à l'ère numérique.
B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

déplacer
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
Elle a dû déplacer son attention vers le nouveau projet.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

théocratie
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
La théocratie fusionne souvent l'autorité religieuse avec le pouvoir politique.