B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

acide

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

Le citron a un goût acide.

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

avocat

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

L'avocat a présenté des preuves solides pour défendre son client devant le tribunal.

B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

responsable

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

Rester responsable aide à réduire les retards.

B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

modifier

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

Ils ont modifié le contrat pour inclure de nouvelles conditions.

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentique; véritable; réel; pas faux

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Le musée affiche uniquement des artefacts authentiques des civilisations anciennes.

B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

asile

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

Les réfugiés ont demandé l'asile dans le pays voisin.

B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

profiter de

Meaning

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

Vous devriez profiter de cette opportunité.

B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

rappel actif

Meaning

A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.

Example

Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.

Le rappel actif améliore la mémoire à long terme et la rétention.

B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

acquisition, acquisition d'actifs

Meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Example

The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.

La stratégie d'acquisition de l'entreprise a stimulé la croissance.

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

L'agriculture durable peut aider à protéger l'environnement.

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusif / verbal ou physique dommageable

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

Elle a quitté son travail à cause de son patron abusif.

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

bien que

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

Il a finalement accepté, bien que à contrecœur.

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

admirable

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

Son dévouement à aider les autres est vraiment admirable.

B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

étonnant

Meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Example

The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.

La découverte étonnante a changé notre vision de l'univers.

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

attentif; vigilant; alerte

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

L'étudiant attentif écoutait attentivement chaque mot que le professeur disait.

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

accusé

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

L'accusé a plaidé non coupable devant le tribunal.

B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminium

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

Le corps de l'avion est fabriqué en aluminium, solide mais léger.

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

Vous avez besoin d'une apostrophe dans le mot 'children's'.

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitraire

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

La notation arbitraire de l'enseignant a dérangé de nombreux étudiants.

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

avocat

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

Elle a engagé un avocat pour la représenter au tribunal.

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

l'au-delà

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

De nombreuses cultures ont des croyances différentes sur l'au-delà.

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

douleur

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

Il a eu une terrible douleur à la tête après avoir travaillé tard.

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

maladie

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

Il est allé chez le médecin pour une légère maladie de l'estomac.

B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

effort ambitieux

Meaning

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

Example

Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.

Artemis est un effort ambitieux dans l'exploration spatiale.

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

accidentel

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

L'incendie a été causé par une étincelle accidentelle.

B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

annonce

Meaning

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

Example

The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.

La société a placé une annonce dans le journal pour le nouveau poste.

B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

Meaning

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

Example

His addiction to video games affected his studies.

Son addiction aux jeux vidéo a affecté ses études.

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

applaudir

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

Le public a applaudi la performance.

B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

nommé

Meaning

Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.

Example

Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.

Les fonctionnaires nommés ont des responsabilités importantes.

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

reconnaissance

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

Il a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa candidature.

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

anxiété ou nervosité

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

La méditation aide à réduire l'anxiété et le stress.

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 (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

artefacts

Meaning

objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance

Example

Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.

Les archéologues ont découvert des artefacts précieux dans les ruines.

B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

comptabilité

Meaning

the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions

Example

She works in the accounting department of a large firm.

Elle travaille dans le département de comptabilité d'une grande entreprise.

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ascendance

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

Il est fier de son ascendance royale.

B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

assuré

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

Elle était assurée que tout irait bien.

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

émerveillement

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

Les enfants regardaient les feux d'artifice avec émerveillement.

B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascendre

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

Les grimpeurs vont ascendre la montagne à l'aube.

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

évitable

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

La plupart des dégâts étaient évitables avec une bonne planification.

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

abus; mauvais traitement;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

L'abus de pouvoir a conduit à sa démission.

B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

éviter

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

Une action rapide a permis d'éviter un désastre.

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

aéré

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

Le nouvel appartement est lumineux et aéré.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

artefact

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

Le musée a exposé des artefacts anciens d'Égypte.

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

conséquences

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

Les conséquences du tremblement de terre ont été dévastatrices.

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

artificiellement;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

Le lac a été créé artificiellement pour des fins d'irrigation.

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentellement

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

Il a accidentellement fait tomber le verre.

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

amphibien

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

Une grenouille est un amphibien courant qui vit à la fois dans l'eau et sur terre.

B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

accro

Meaning

a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something

Example

He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.

Il est un accro des jeux vidéo qui passe des heures à jouer tous les jours.

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

autonomie

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

L'autonomie était une exigence principale.

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

attrayant; intéressant; plaisant

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

Le jardin coloré semble très attrayant pour les visiteurs.

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

acide

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

Les citrons contiennent de l'acide citrique.

B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

atteindre

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

Elle a travaillé dur pour atteindre ses objectifs.

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiographie

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

Elle a publié une autobiographie sur son parcours vers le succès.

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostile à l'ordre social

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

Son comportement antisocial rendait difficile de se faire des amis.

B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

Meaning

a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games

Example

The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.

Les enfants ont passé l'après-midi à jouer dans l'arcade.

B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarctique

Meaning

relating to the region around the South Pole

Example

The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.

La région antarctique est connue pour son froid extrême et ses paysages glacés.

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

affirmation

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

Son affirmation qu'elle avait raison a été accueillie dans le silence.

B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

allégations

Meaning

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Example

The allegations were investigated by an international body.

Les allégations ont été examinées par un organisme international.

B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

articuler

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

Elle a pu articuler ses idées pendant la réunion.

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

authenticité

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

L'authenticité du document a été vérifiée.

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

abondant

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

Le jardin était plein de fleurs colorées.

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

auditer

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

Le comptable effectuera l'audit des livres de l'entreprise le mois prochain.

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

adéquat

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

La nourriture était adéquate pour le petit groupe.

B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

Example

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

Cette règle est également applicable aux soins des yeux.

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 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentiquement

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

Elle parle authentiquement de ses expériences.

B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

Meaning

easy to reach, use, or understand

Example

The museum is easily accessible by public transport.

Le musée est facilement accessible en transport public.

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

accompagner

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

Elle a demandé à son amie de l'accompagner au concert.

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

acoustique

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

Nous avons enregistré une version acoustique de la chanson dans une pièce calme.

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

anatomie

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

Elle étudie l'anatomie humaine à l'école de médecine.

B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

agression

Meaning

hostile or violent behavior towards others

Example

His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.

Sa soudaine agression a surpris tout le monde à la réunion.

B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

conformité

Meaning

agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes

Example

The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.

La politique a été mise en œuvre conformément au droit international.

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

pluie acide

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

La pluie acide endommage les cultures et les bâtiments.

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

esthétique

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

Un bon design esthétique améliore l'attrait du produit.

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilité

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

La responsabilité est essentielle pour maintenir la confiance dans tout système.

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 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

respecter

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

Je respecterai les règles de l'entreprise.

B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

soudainement et de manière inattendue; sans avertissement

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

La réunion s'est terminée brusquement lorsque l'électricité a été coupée.

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

angélique

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

L'enfant avait un sourire angélique.

B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

femme forte

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

Elle a combattu comme une amazone dans la compétition.

B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

prétendu

Meaning

said or thought to be true, but not proven

Example

The alleged thief was caught by the police.

Le prétendu voleur a été attrapé par la police.

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

effets négatifs

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

L'utilisation du plastique a des effets négatifs sur l'environnement.

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

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 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

de manière précise, sans erreurs, correctement

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

Elle a prédit avec précision le résultat de l'élection.

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

véhicules autonomes

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

Les véhicules autonomes révolutionnent l'avenir du transport.

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

réveiller

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

Le bruit fort a réveillé tout le quartier.

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

aligner

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

Aligner l'éducation avec les normes mondiales est essentiel.

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 /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

Example

The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.

Le fermier possède cinq acres de terre fertile.

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

approximatif

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

Le coût est approximatif et peut changer plus tard.

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

anormal

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

Le médecin a remarqué une croissance anormale dans les poumons du patient.

B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administratif

Meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

Les réformes administratives améliorent l'efficacité.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alterner, alternatif

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

Les étudiants alternent entre les cours en ligne et en présentiel.

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

réalisation

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

Obtenir son diplôme universitaire a été une grande réalisation pour lui.

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

terrain, scène

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

Le match de basket-ball aura lieu dans la nouvelle arène du centre-ville.

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

avancement

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

Les avancées technologiques façonnent l'avenir.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

accusation

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

L'accusation contre lui a été prouvée fausse.

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 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autoriser

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

Le manager autorisera le paiement demain.

B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurde, irrationnel

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

Il est absurde de penser que la Terre est plate.

B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

ambassadeur

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

L'ambassadeur a rencontré des fonctionnaires du gouvernement pour discuter des accords commerciaux.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

astéroïde

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

La ceinture d'astéroïdes se situe entre les orbites de Mars et Jupiter.

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristocratie

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

L'aristocratie avait souvent une influence sur les décisions politiques.

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

extraterrestre

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

Le télescope est capable de détecter des signaux extraterrestres.

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.

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

appréciation

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

Les propriétés immobilières connaissent souvent une appréciation au fil du temps.

B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

consultatif

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

Le comité sert dans une capacité consultative auprès du conseil d'administration.

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

aisé

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

Elle a grandi dans un quartier aisé.

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

assuré; affirmé

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

Elle est très assertive lorsqu'elle parle lors des réunions.

B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

de manière attrayante

Meaning

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

Example

The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.

La pièce était décorée de manière attrayante avec des lumières douces et des plantes.

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

aloe vera

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

La plante d'aloe vera fleurit avec des fleurs tubulaires oranges ou jaunes.

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

assistant

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

L'assistant du sénateur a organisé la réunion avec les journalistes.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

L'artisan a fabriqué une belle chaise en bois.

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorber

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

L'éponge a absorbé toute l'eau.

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

actif

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

L'immobilier est l'un des actifs les plus précieux.

B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

défense

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

Sa défense des droits des enfants lui a valu une reconnaissance internationale.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

tablier

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

Elle a noué un tablier autour de sa taille avant de cuisiner le dîner.

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonyme; sans nom

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

L'auteur a publié le livre sous un pseudonyme anonyme.

B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

anticipé

Meaning

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

Example

The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.

La croissance anticipée a dépassé la capacité de la ville.