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C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

acerbe
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Ses commentaires acerbes ont offensé de nombreuses personnes lors de la réunion.
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

partir
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
Le train part à 18h.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

angoisse
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Elle était dans une profonde angoisse après avoir entendu la nouvelle tragique.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

râleur
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
Son attitude râleuse rend le travail en équipe difficile.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

quelqu'un
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
Est-ce que quelqu'un connaît la réponse à cette question ?
C2 adjective /ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

unctuous

flatteur
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.
Example
His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Son ton flatteur a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

boucher / sabot en bois
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
L'évier était bouché avec des déchets alimentaires.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

réfléchissable
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
La surface était très réfléchissable, renvoyant la lumière dans différentes directions.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
J'adore le curry de poulet épicé avec du riz.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

se soumettre
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
Il a refusé de se soumettre aux demandes des fonctionnaires corrompus.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admettre formellement quelqu'un dans une position, organisation ou bureau
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Elle a été admise dans la société d'honneur de l'université.
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

fleur cosmos
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
Les fleurs de cosmos se balançaient doucement dans la brise d'été à travers le pré.
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

hiéroglyphes
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Les murs de la tombe étaient couverts de hiéroglyphes égyptiens.
C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

pomme de bois
Meaning
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
Example
The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.
La pomme de bois a une coque dure mais une pulpe douce à l'intérieur
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

décontracté et insouciant; se produisant par hasard; informel
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
Il portait des vêtements décontractés à la fête.
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

habileté
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
Le magicien a étonné la foule avec son habileté des mains.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

tous les dieux, temple dédié à tous les dieux
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
Le Panthéon romain est l'un des temples antiques les mieux conservés.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

supposer
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Elle a supposé qu'il ne viendrait pas à la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

volatil
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Le marché boursier est extrêmement volatil ces jours-ci.
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

revenu fixe
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
Les investissements à revenu fixe fournissent des rendements fiables.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

inciter
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
Son discours a incité la foule à la violence.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

gracieux; courtois; généreux;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
Elle était très gracieuse et remercia tout le monde pour leur aide.
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

inspirer
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
Artemis cherche à inspirer les générations futures.
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

triple, son aigu
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise ont triplé en seulement deux ans.
C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

pittoresque et ancien
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
Ils ont séjourné dans un petit cottage pittoresque près de la mer.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

payer en trop
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Elle s'est rendu compte qu'elle avait trop payé pour les billets de concert.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

coagulant
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
Le médecin a appliqué un coagulant pour arrêter rapidement le saignement.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

décompresser
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Prendre de grandes respirations aide à se décompresser après une journée stressante.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

football
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
Il aime jouer au football avec ses amis.
A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

doigt
Meaning
any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)
Example
She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.
Elle a pointé avec son doigt pour montrer la direction vers le musée.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

après cela
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Il est parti au Canada et après cela, il a commencé une nouvelle vie.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

tranquillité
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Il a apprécié la tranquillité de la campagne.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

prosélyte
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Elle est devenue un prosélyte après s'être convertie à une nouvelle foi.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

désormais / au-delà
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
Désormais, tous les rapports doivent être soumis électroniquement.
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

compactement
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
Les protons et les neutrons sont disposés de manière compacte.
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

bien élevé
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
Les enfants se comportaient bien pendant la cérémonie.
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

devant
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
Elle marchait devant le groupe.
A1 verb /tel/

tell

dire
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
Peux-tu me dire l'heure ?
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

s'appesantir sur
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Le professeur ne s'est pas appesanti sur le point une fois que les élèves ont compris.
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

discréditer
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
Le scandale a discrédité le politicien aux yeux du public.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

perméabilité, la qualité ou l'état d'être perméable, permettant aux liquides ou aux gaz de passer à travers
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
La perméabilité du sol affecte la rétention d'eau.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

déchirer
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Soyez prudent de ne pas déchirer le papier.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

demande / application / logiciel
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
Elle a soumis sa demande pour la bourse.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

introspection
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
Grâce à l'introspection, elle a acquis une profonde compréhension de ses émotions.
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

temporaire
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
Elle a trouvé un travail temporaire pendant les vacances d'été.
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

marque
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
Il avait une marque rouge sur son bras après la piqûre d'abeille.
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

stratifié / stratifiée
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
La société du passé était fortement stratifiée en fonction de la classe et de la richesse.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

protestation
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Sa protestation contre les règles injustes a été ignorée.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

humide
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
La pièce était froide et humide après la pluie.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

irréprochable
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Elle est connue pour son honnêteté irréprochable.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

indolence
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Son indolence l'a empêché de terminer le projet à temps.
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

émotionnalité
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
Son émotionnalité influençait souvent ses décisions.
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

défoliant
Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
L'armée a pulvérisé un défoliant pour dégager le couvert forestier.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

cygne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Le cygne élégant glissa silencieusement sur l'eau.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

curable
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
Le médecin lui a assuré que la maladie était curable.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

graver
Meaning
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
Example
The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.
L'artisan a gravé son nom sur la bague en argent.
B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

soupçonner
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
Je soupçonne qu'il ment sur son emplacement.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

revitaliser
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
Les nouvelles politiques visent à revitaliser l'économie.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

tromper, arnaquer
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Il a trompé le vieil homme et lui a pris son argent.
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

bon marché; peu coûteux
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
Ce restaurant sert de la nourriture bon marché mais délicieuse.
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

sirop épais et sucré
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
Elle a versé le sirop sur les crêpes.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

stable
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Il a gardé sa main stable en peignant le tableau.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

congé temporaire
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
De nombreux travailleurs ont été mis en congé pendant la crise.
C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

intérieur
Meaning
Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.
Example
Inland transport boosts local trade.
Le transport intérieur stimule le commerce local.
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

grand succès
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
La première performance de l'artiste a été accueillie avec un grand succès.
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

travailleur assidu
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
Il se sentait comme un travailleur assidu, coincé dans des tâches répétitives toute la journée.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

faim
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
L'enfant pleurait de faim.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

uniquement
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Il est entièrement responsable de la décision.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

miraculeux; étonnant; extraordinaire
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Sa récupération miraculeuse a étonné tous les médecins.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

reste; ce qui reste
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
Le reste de la nourriture a été stocké dans le réfrigérateur.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

briller
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
L'herbe brillait avec la rosée du matin.
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

enclin
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
Il est enclin à faire des erreurs quand il est fatigué.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

biographie
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Je lis une biographie fascinante d'Albert Einstein.
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

l'utilisation de nouveaux mots ou l'étude de leur origine
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
Le professeur s'est spécialisé en néologie, étudiant la création du jargon moderne.
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

grand-père/grand-mère
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
Mes grands-parents vivent dans un petit village près des collines.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

accidentel
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Son succès était en partie dû à des circonstances accidentelles.
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

fascination; attrait; émerveillement
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Sa fascination pour l'histoire ancienne l'a poussée à devenir archéologue.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

poche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Il a mis son téléphone dans sa poche.
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

transport
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
Le transport des marchandises a été retardé en raison du mauvais temps.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

classique, exceptionnel
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
Ce film est un exemple classique de la comédie des années 90.
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

se recroqueviller
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
Elle s'est recroquevillée lorsqu'elle se souvint de son erreur.
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

mettre
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
S'il vous plaît, mettez le livre sur la table.
A1 verb /rʌn/

run

courir
Meaning
to move quickly on foot; to operate or function
Example
I run every morning for exercise.
Je cours tous les matins pour faire de l'exercice.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

inefficace
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
Le vieux système informatique était inefficace et gaspillait beaucoup de temps.
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

festin; banquet
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
Le festin de mariage comprenait des plats traditionnels des deux cultures familiales.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

déraciner
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
Le conflit a déraciné de nombreuses familles de leur terre natale.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

prélature
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
L'Église médiévale était dominée par la prélature et ses traditions.
C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

constrict
Meaning
to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress
Example
The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.
Le serpent a contracté sa proie avant de l'avaler.
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

répertoire
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
J'ai besoin de trouver un plombier dans l'annuaire téléphonique.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

mesure
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
Le tailleur a pris mes mesures de taille avant de coudre le costume.
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

technique; spécialisé;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
Le manuel contient des instructions techniques pour utiliser la machine.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

servilité
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Sa servilité envers l'autorité agaçait ses collègues.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modulaire
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
La conception modulaire permet une personnalisation et une évolutivité faciles.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

pupitre
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
Le professeur a posé ses notes sur le pupitre avant de commencer sa conférence.
A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

vide; sans contenu
Meaning
containing nothing; vacant; without contents
Example
The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.
Le verre est vide et doit être rempli à nouveau.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

usé et mince à cause d'une utilisation excessive
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Son manteau usé ne pouvait pas le garder au chaud en hiver.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

indivertible
Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
L'attention indivertible du juge était sur l'affaire.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

circonscrit
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
Sa liberté de choix était circonscrite par les règles sociales.
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

électrode négative
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
Le cathode émet des électrons dans le tube.
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

exciter
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
Les montagnes russes excitent les amateurs d'aventure.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

éruption soudaine de colère ou d'émotion
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
Elle a eu un accès de colère pendant la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

menace
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
Le conducteur imprudent était une menace pour tout le monde sur la route.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

tampon / absorbant les chocs
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
L'organisation agit comme un tampon entre les travailleurs et la direction.
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

obéissant
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
L'élève obéissant suit toujours les instructions du professeur.
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

exproprier
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'exproprier la terre pour une nouvelle autoroute.
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

dessert
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
Nous avons mangé de la glace comme dessert après le dîner.
A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

à l’intérieur
Meaning
inside a building; within an enclosed space
Example
Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.
À cause de la pluie, tout le monde est resté à l’intérieur.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

pantalons jusqu'aux genoux
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Il portait des pantalons jusqu'aux genoux pour l'événement équestre.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

plaisanter
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Ils ont eu une conversation en plaisantant au café.
A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

demain
Meaning
on the day after today; in the future
Example
Tomorrow we will visit the museum.
Demain, nous visiterons le musée.
A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

gouvernement
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
Le gouvernement a rejeté les demandes.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

étonnant, surprenant, impressionnant
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Les tours étonnants du magicien ont laissé le public sans voix.
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

production d'oxygène
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
Les plantes sont vitales pour la production d'oxygène et le maintien de la vie.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

débarquer
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
Les passagers sont descendus de l'avion après l'atterrissage.
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

veto
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
Le président a décidé de mettre son véto sur la nouvelle loi.
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

usufruit
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
Le locataire avait l'usufruit de la terre mais pas sa propriété.
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Son hubris a conduit à sa chute.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

sismique
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
La région est connue pour son activité sismique.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

agression
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Il a été accusé d'agression après la bagarre.
C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

impasse
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
Les négociations ont atteint un impasse, retardant l'accord.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

bois
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
Le bois est testé pour sa résistance dans l'espace.