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C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

peur des hauteurs
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Son acrophobie l'a empêchée de monter dans le grand bâtiment.
A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

compréhension
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
Sa compréhension du problème était impressionnante.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

financement
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
La startup cherche des financements auprès des investisseurs.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

intermédiaire
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
Le diplomate a agi comme intermédiaire entre les deux nations en conflit.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

inconcevable
Meaning
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
Example
It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.
Il semblait inconcevable qu'elle puisse finir le marathon après si peu d'entraînement.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

mort
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
La mort du grand leader a été pleurée par toute la nation.
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

abondance
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
Le jardin offrait une abondance de fleurs au printemps.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

insupportable
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
La chaleur était insupportable pendant le long voyage.
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

sevrer
Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
Les parents sevrent souvent leurs bébés vers six mois.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

synthérèse
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
Le yaourt a montré une synthérèse lorsque le liquide s'est séparé sur le dessus.
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

s'évanouir
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
La brume a commencé à s'évanouir à mesure que le soleil montait plus haut.
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

brouillon
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
Elle a terminé le premier brouillon de son roman.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

coaguler
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
Le sang s'est coagulé rapidement après la coupure.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

dispersé
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
La population dispersée a rendu difficile la fourniture de services publics.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

exporter
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
L'entreprise exporte des voitures vers de nombreux pays.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

parchemin
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
Le manuscrit ancien a été écrit sur du parchemin.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

ciseau
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
Le charpentier a utilisé un ciseau pour sculpter le bois.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

conseiller
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
Le conseiller scolaire a aidé l'élève à gérer le stress.
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

sécurité mobile
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
Une sécurité mobile forte protège les informations personnelles.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorisation / permis
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
Le pilote a reçu l'autorisation d'atterrir l'avion.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

sous-estimer
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
Elle sentait que son patron ne valorisait pas constamment ses contributions.
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 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

rapide; prompt; agile;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
Le service de livraison rapide est arrivé en une heure.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

récupérer
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
Elle a réussi à récupérer son téléphone perdu dans le taxi.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

non trivial
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
Résoudre l'équation s'est avéré être une tâche non triviale.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

soutenir
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Soutenir les initiatives éducatives aide à réduire le travail des enfants.
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

dentelle
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
Elle portait une belle robe décorée de motifs de dentelle complexes.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

période de deux mois
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Le programme académique est divisé en six bimestres.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

bonbon de sucre
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Les enfants ont adoré manger des bonbons sucrés colorés lors du festival.
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

réceptivité
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
Sa réceptivité aux nouvelles idées a contribué à améliorer le projet.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Ma boîte de réception est pleine d'e-mails indésirables que je dois supprimer.
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

bagarre
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
Une bagarre a éclaté dehors du bar tard dans la nuit.
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

facilement; sans difficulté
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
Elle a résolu le problème de mathématiques facilement en quelques minutes.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

deuil
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
La famille est en deuil pour leur grand-mère.
B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

écologie
Meaning
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example
Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.
L'écologie nous aide à comprendre comment la pollution affecte les animaux et les plantes.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

gestion du changement
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
La gestion du changement assure des transitions fluides.
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

obscurité; tristesse; mélancolie
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
Les nuages épais ont jeté une obscurité sur la vallée, rendant tout sombre et morose.
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

caméo
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
L'acteur a fait un caméo surprise dans le film.
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

iniquité
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
Le régime du dictateur était marqué par la corruption et l'iniquité.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

désir ardent
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Elle avait un désir ardent de chocolat tard dans la nuit.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

rhéteur
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
Le rhéteur a captivé l'auditoire avec son éloquence.
A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

contre
Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
Ils ont voté contre la proposition.
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

glas
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
Le glas de l'église résonnait à travers la vallée au crépuscule.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

tolérant; indulgent; miséricordieux; pas strict dans la punition ou le jugement
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
Le professeur était tolérant avec les élèves qui ont rendu leurs devoirs en retard.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

impossible à enseigner
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Il était si têtu qu’il est devenu presque impossible à enseigner.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

inculper
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
Le suspect a été inculpé devant le juge ce matin.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

distractions
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Éliminez les distractions pour améliorer la productivité.
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

propreté
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
Il se comportait toujours avec la plus grande propreté en public.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

inquétable; ferme
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Sa foi est restée inébranlable malgré tous les défis.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

agriculture régénérative
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
L'agriculture régénérative améliore la fertilité du sol et la biodiversité.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

recevoir
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Elle reçoit un cadeau de son amie.
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

ridiculiser
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
Il a été ridiculisé pour ses idées étranges.
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

dépasser
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
Le jeune cavalier a réussi à dépasser ses concurrents dans la course.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

plante grimpante lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
La plante grimpante lang lang produit de belles fleurs parfumées.
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

motilité
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
La motilité des spermatozoïdes est cruciale pour la fertilisation réussie.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

ironique
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Son ton ironique a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

daté antérieurement
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
La lettre a été antidatée pour paraître plus officielle.
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

insuffisant
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
Il y avait peu de preuves pour soutenir sa réclamation.
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

tissu placé sur un cercueil; un couvre-chef sombre qui crée une atmosphère lugubre
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
Un voile de fumée flottait au-dessus du bâtiment en feu.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

idiotie
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
La décision d'ignorer les protocoles de sécurité était une pure idiotie qui mettait tout le monde en danger.
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

intéressé
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
Elle est très intéressée par l'apprentissage de nouvelles langues.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

niveau, rang, échelon
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Il a grimpé au sommet de l'échelon du monde des affaires.
C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

inégalité
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.
Example
Social inequity continues to be a global issue.
L'inégalité sociale reste un problème mondial.
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

institution
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
Les institutions jouent un rôle crucial dans la gouvernance.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le navire à travers la tempête.
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

rafale
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
Les soldats ont avancé sous un rafale de balles.
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

anonymat
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
L'anonymat en ligne protège les utilisateurs des menaces informatiques.
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

plus tard
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
Nous discuterons des détails plus tard.
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

caprice
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
Elle a acheté la robe chère sur un caprice.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

rougir / nettoyer avec de l'eau
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Elle rougit de honte quand elle se rendit compte de son erreur.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

précédé
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Les nuages sombres ont précédé la forte pluie.
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

discussion
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
Nous avons eu une longue discussion après le dîner.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

bonheur
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

inhabitable
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
L'urbanisation rapide peut rendre les villes inhabitables.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

redondance
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
Le document contenait une redondance qui le rendait inutilement long.
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

bruyant, tapageur
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
La foule est devenue bruyante après que l'équipe a marqué.
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

récruder
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
Après des mois de calme, la violence a recrudé dans la région.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

cataplasme chaud aux herbes
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
L'infirmière a appliqué un cataplasme chaud sur sa jambe blessée.
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

cadavre
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Les étudiants en médecine ont disséqué le cadavre pour apprendre l'anatomie humaine.
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

mot polysyllabique
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
Le mot 'éléphant' est un mot polysyllabique car il a trois syllabes.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

invisible
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Les bactéries sont invisibles sans un microscope.
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

se déshabiller
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
Le moine s'est déshabillé avant d'entrer dans la rivière.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

événement
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
Le concert était l'événement le plus important de l'année.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

trottoir
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Elle a marché sur le trottoir pour aller à l’arrêt de bus.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

ascétisme, autodiscipline
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
L'ascétisme a fait partie de nombreuses traditions religieuses à travers l'histoire.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

malédiction
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
La sorcière a prononcé une terrible malédiction sur ses ennemis.
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

distracter
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
Le bruit fort l'a distrait pendant l'examen.
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

jouet
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
L'enfant a reçu une voiture jouet pour son anniversaire.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

bouquet; grappe; faisceau
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Elle a cueilli un bouquet de fleurs du jardin pour sa mère.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Amérique du Sud
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Le Brésil est le plus grand pays d'Amérique du Sud.
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

attirer
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
Les fleurs attirent les abeilles avec leurs couleurs vives.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

boîte à épices
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Elle a ouvert la boîte à épices pour trouver du cumin pour son curry.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

déraciner
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Ils ont déraciné l'arbre vieux du jardin.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

inouï; inconnu
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Ses plaintes sont passées inaperçues par la direction.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

synode
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
Le synode s'est réuni pour discuter des réformes dans l'église.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

associé
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
Elle est étroitement associée aux mouvements environnementaux.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

découvrir
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Les scientifiques ont découvert une nouvelle planète l'année dernière.
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

imitation
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
La mimicry des célébrités par le comédien a fait rire le public.
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

dispute
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
La disputation entre les deux érudits a duré des heures.
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

présumé
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
La preuve présumée a ensuite été prouvée fausse.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

opticien
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
L'opticien a ajusté mes nouvelles lunettes pour qu'elles s'ajustent mieux.
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

désirer profondément
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
Après avoir déménagé à l'étranger, il ressentait profondément la nostalgie de sa ville natale.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

cérémonie d'investiture
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
Le roi a organisé une cérémonie d'investiture pour le nouveau chevalier.
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

contrit
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
Elle était contrite après avoir réalisé son erreur.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

destruction; naufrage;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
L'accident de voiture a bloqué l'autoroute pendant des heures.
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

véracité
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
Le film a été salué pour sa véracité par rapport aux événements réels.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

un paresseux, quelqu'un qui évite de travailler ou de faire des efforts
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
Ne sois pas un lofèr, aide-nous avec le travail.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

séparément
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Ils ont décidé de voyager séparément à la conférence.
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

reste
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Il ne reste qu'un reste du mur ancien.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

omniprésent
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Les médias sociaux sont devenus omniprésents parmi les jeunes.
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

style
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
Elle a son propre style unique d'écriture qui captive les lecteurs.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

pauvre
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
Il a grandi dans une famille pauvre.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

fertilisation
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
La fertilisation organique améliore la santé du sol.
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

roche
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
La montagne était faite de roche solide.
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

boîte
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
Elle a acheté une boîte de biscuits au magasin.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

saisie de biens
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
Le distrainor a pris possession de la voiture du locataire jusqu'à ce que la dette soit réglée.
C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

reliquaire
Meaning
a container for holy relics
Example
The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.
Le reliquaire ancien était décoré d'or et de pierres précieuses.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

estomac
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Mon estomac me fait mal après avoir trop mangé.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

bombardement
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
La ville a enduré un bombardement intense pendant la guerre.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibiscus
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Les fleurs rouges vives d'hibiscus décoraient l'entrée de la maison.