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A2 adjective ˈæktɪv

active

actif
Meaning
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.
Example
Active participation in education is vital for progress.
La participation active à l'éducation est essentielle pour le progrès.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

jeune homme
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Le jeune homme rêvait de devenir un chevalier courageux.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

en fait
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Elle a en fait terminé le projet avant la date prévue.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

mélange confus; un tas de choses mélangées
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
La pièce était un mélange confus de vieux meubles, de livres et de décorations aléatoires.
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

bœuf
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
Le fermier a utilisé un bœuf pour labourer le champ.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

fréquent
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Il fait des visites fréquentes chez sa grand-mère.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

scorpion
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
Le scorpion s'est caché sous la roche pendant la journée.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

insécuritaire
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Elle se sentait insécure par rapport à sa performance dans l'examen.
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

lui
Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
Je l'ai vu au parc hier.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

devrait
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Tu devrais étudier pour tes examens.
B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

entrée; inscription
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
Son entrée dans la compétition a été soumise juste avant la date limite.
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

expériences d'apprentissage engageantes
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
Les outils numériques créent des expériences d'apprentissage engageantes.
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

germer
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
Les graines ont commencé à germer après quelques jours de pluie.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

départ
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
Le départ du train a été retardé de trente minutes en raison de problèmes techniques.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

confort; commodité
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
Le canapé doux a apporté un grand confort après une longue journée de travail.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

coûteux
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Leurs erreurs se sont avérées très coûteuses pour l'entreprise.
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

contusion, ecchymose
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
Le boxeur avait plusieurs contusions après le match.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

carbone
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Les émissions de carbone doivent être contrôlées.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

insomnie
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
Son insomnie chronique lui rendait difficile de se concentrer pendant les heures de travail.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

séquence
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
La séquence de danse a été parfaitement chorégraphiée.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

ridiculiser
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Les critiques ont ridiculisé le nouveau film pour son mauvais scénario.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

blasé, indifférent
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Après des années de voyages de luxe, elle se sentit blasée par un autre voyage à Paris.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imparfaitible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Certaines qualités humaines sont considérées comme imparfaitibles.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

boxe
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
Il s'entraîne dur pour un match de boxe.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

insouciant
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Il a haussé les épaules de manière insouciante et est parti.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

logiciel
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Il a installé le logiciel pour améliorer les performances de son ordinateur.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

stimulus
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Les plantes réagissent à un stimulus externe.
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

cancérogène
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
La viande transformée contient des composés cancérogènes.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

titane
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
L'entreprise a fait des efforts titanesques pour se développer sur de nouveaux marchés.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

enterrement
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
La cérémonie de l'enterrement a eu lieu l'après-midi.
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

abjurer
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Il renonça à sa fidélité au vieux régime.
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

se recroqueviller de peur
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
L'enfant se coucha derrière le canapé pendant l'orage.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

avancement
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
La nouvelle politique a été introduite en vue de la justice sociale.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

vêtement
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
Elle a acheté un nouveau vêtement pour la fête.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

téléphonie
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
La téléphonie moderne a évolué pour inclure les appels basés sur Internet.
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

surproduction
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
La crise économique a été causée par la surproduction de biens.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

semi-annuel
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
L'entreprise organise une réunion semi-annuelle avec tous les employés.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

violation
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
L'entreprise a subi une violation de la sécurité des données.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

ordre du jour
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
L'ordre du jour de la réunion comprend des discussions sur le budget.
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

Mme
Meaning
a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status
Example
Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.
Mme Akter donnera un discours lors du séminaire.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

demandeur
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
Le demandeur a déposé une plainte contre l'entreprise.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

manifestation, démonstration
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Les travailleurs ont organisé une manifestation pour de meilleurs salaires.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

ingestion
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Il a surveillé son apport quotidien en calories pour maintenir un régime alimentaire sain.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

un tiers
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Un tiers de la classe était absent aujourd'hui.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

intercesseur
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Il a agi en tant qu'intercesseur pour résoudre le conflit entre les deux familles.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

complaisant
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
L'équipe est devenue complaisante après quelques victoires et a arrêté de s'entraîner dur.
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

théoricien
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
Le théoricien politique a expliqué l'impact de la démocratie sur les structures sociales.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

cultiver
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Les agriculteurs cultivent du riz dans les champs.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

poisson-scorpion
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Le poisson-scorpion a des épines dangereuses qui peuvent injecter du venin.
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

protéine
Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
Les protéines sont essentielles pour la construction et la réparation des tissus dans le corps.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

solécisme
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Son discours était plein de solécismes et de phrases maladroites.
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

obstiné; déterminé; inflexible; intransigeant
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Elle était obstinée dans sa décision de quitter l'entreprise.
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

privilégié
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Les membres bénéficient d'un traitement préférentiel au club.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

manuellement; avec un effort physique;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Les données ont été saisies manuellement dans le système.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

relatif à un orchestre symphonique
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
L'orchestre philharmonique a réalisé une interprétation impressionnante de la Neuvième Symphonie de Beethoven.
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

gladiateur
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
Le gladiateur a combattu courageusement dans l'arène.
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

contextuel
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
La signification contextuelle change en fonction de l'utilisation.
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

marcher
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
Marcher tous les matins est bon pour votre santé.
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

prépondérance
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
La prépondérance des achats en ligne a changé le commerce de détail à jamais.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmuter
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
L'alchimie cherchait à transmuter le plomb en or.
A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

tranchant; intense; soudain et fort; rapide à comprendre
Meaning
having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand
Example
The knife has a very sharp blade.
Le couteau a une lame très tranchante.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

coucher du soleil
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
Nous avions prévu d'arriver au village avant le coucher du soleil.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

critiquer sévèrement
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
L'entraîneur a sévèrement critiqué l'équipe pour sa mauvaise performance.
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

honnête; franc; direct
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
J'apprécie ton avis candide sur le projet.
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.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

luxuriance
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
Le jardin était rempli de la luxuriance des plantes tropicales.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

calculer
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Je dois calculer le coût total.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

inadéquat
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
Le financement était insuffisant pour terminer le projet.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

toiletter
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Elle passe des heures à toiletter son chien chaque semaine.
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

reprise
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
La reprise des cours sera annoncée la semaine prochaine.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

incertitude, état de suspension
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
Le projet a été laissé dans l'incertitude après le retrait du financement.
A1 noun /help/

Help

aide; assistance
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
Le bénévole a offert son aide pour porter les courses de la femme âgée jusqu'à sa voiture.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

médicament
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
La médecine moderne a fait de grands progrès dans le traitement des maladies.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

extrêmement
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
Le temps aujourd'hui est extrêmement chaud et humide.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

colonie
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
L'Inde était autrefois une colonie britannique.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

citoyen
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Chaque citoyen a le droit de voter.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

destinataire
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
Le destinataire a reçu l'envoi à temps.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

désistance
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
Le tribunal l'a encouragé à cesser toute activité illégale supplémentaire.
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

célébration
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
La ville a organisé une grande célébration le jour de l'Indépendance.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

apprentissage
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Apprendre une nouvelle langue peut être excitant.
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

pot en terre cuite
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
Le pot en terre cuite garde l'eau naturellement fraîche en été.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

bonheur
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

aliéné
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Les étudiants aliénés sont plus enclins à la délinquance.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

non qualifié; travailleur sans compétences
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
De nombreux travailleurs non qualifiés recherchent des opportunités de formation.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

banlieue
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Ils ont déménagé dans un quartier résidentiel tranquille pour élever leurs enfants loin du bruit de la ville.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
L'enfant est devenu irritable lorsqu'on lui a refusé des bonbons.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nécropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Les archéologues ont découvert des artefacts dans la nécropole de l'ancienne ville.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

femme célibataire
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Le roman présentait une femme célibataire au grand cœur qui s'occupait des enfants du village.
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

base
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
En mathématiques, le système décimal a une base de dix.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

soins, encouragement, développement
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
Un environnement nurturing aide les enfants à s'épanouir.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispanique / parlant espagnol
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Elle étudie la culture et la langue hispanique.
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

effort
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
Vos efforts déterminent votre succès.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

présentiment
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Elle avait un pressentiment du désastre à venir.
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

complexité
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
La complexité du design a impressionné tout le monde.
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

froisser
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
Elle a accidentellement froissé sa robe en emballant.
A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

attentivement
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
S'il vous plaît, lisez les instructions attentivement.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

drumet
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
Le batteur a joué un rythme constant sur le drumet pendant le défilé.
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

progrès; avancée; progression
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
Malgré les défis, l'équipe de recherche a fait des progrès significatifs dans le développement du nouveau vaccin.
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.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

aborder de manière agressive
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Le reporter a été abordé par des manifestants devant le tribunal.
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

développer
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
Développez une marque basée sur votre passion et vos compétences.
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

autre chose
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
As-tu besoin de quelque chose d'autre ?
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

professer
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
Il professe son amour pour la musique classique.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

misère; pauvreté extrême; souffrance
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
La famille pauvre vivait dans une misère totale après avoir perdu sa maison.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

barbare; cruel; sauvage
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Le traitement barbare des prisonniers a été condamné par les organisations de droits de l'homme.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

cartouche
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
L'imprimante a cessé de fonctionner car la cartouche d'encre était vide.
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

pince
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
Il a utilisé la pince pour ramasser le charbon chaud.
A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

être d'accord
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
Nous sommes tous d'accord que le plan est excellent.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

timide; craintif
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Elle était trop timide pour parler en public.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

gloire; honneur; splendeur
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
L'athlète s'est réjoui de la gloire de remporter la médaille d'or olympique.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

alléguer
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Le témoin a allégué que l'homme était sur les lieux du crime.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

donation; contribution
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
La généreuse donation a aidé l'hôpital à acheter de nouveaux équipements médicaux.
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

récurrent
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
Elle souffre de maux de tête récurrents depuis des mois.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

labyrinthe
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Les enfants se sont perdus dans le labyrinthe de maïs lors du festival de la récolte.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

portion
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
Il a mangé une grande portion de riz et de curry.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

volonté
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Elle assistera à la réunion demain.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

homologue
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
Le PDG a rencontré son homologue dans l'entreprise partenaire.
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.
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

se faufiler
Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
Il a essayé de se faufiler dans l'ombre pour éviter d'être vu.
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

impact négatif
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
Un long temps d'écran a un impact négatif sur les muscles des mains.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

paramètre
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Nous devons définir des paramètres clairs pour ce projet.