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B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

aigu
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
Le patient a souffert d'une douleur aiguë après l'opération.
A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

se permettre
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
Je ne peux pas me permettre d'acheter une nouvelle voiture maintenant.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

sans tête
Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
Le groupe sans tête tomba bientôt dans la désorganisation.
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

conseiller
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
Il travaille comme conseiller financier dans une banque.
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.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

précéder
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Une courte introduction précède généralement le texte principal.
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

aristocratique; noble
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
Elle avait une allure aristocratique qui imposait le respect.
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

personne adulte; adulte
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
Seuls les adultes sont autorisés à entrer dans cette zone.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

approuver
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
Le comité approuvera la nouvelle politique demain.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

animosité; hostilité
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Il y avait une animosité évidente entre les deux équipes rivales.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

évaluation
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
L'évaluation annuelle détermine les augmentations salariales.
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

avancé
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
Il étudie un niveau avancé de mathématiques.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

affliger
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
De nombreuses personnes sont affligées par les allergies saisonnières.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

canon antiaérien
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
Le canon antiaérien a été positionné pour défendre la base militaire.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

ascension
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Sa rapide ascension dans l'entreprise a surpris tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

anthropogénique
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
Le changement climatique est en grande partie dû à des activités anthropogéniques.
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
Trouver une alternative au plastique est essentiel.
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

vêtements
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
Le magasin se spécialise dans les vêtements de mariage.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

acolyte
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
Le sénateur est arrivé avec un petit groupe d'acolytes qui s'occupaient de la presse.
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

accorder
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
Elle s’est rapidement accordée aux besoins de sa nouvelle équipe.
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.
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

alcôve
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
Elle a placé une chaise de lecture dans l'alcôve près de la fenêtre.
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

arc
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
L'ancien arc est toujours debout au centre de la ville.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

archaïsme
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
Le poème est plein d'archaïsmes qui lui donnent un goût ancien.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

ancien; précieux;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Elle a collectionné des meubles antiques de l'époque victorienne.
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.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

comptable
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
L'expert-comptable a préparé les rapports financiers pour l'entreprise.
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

amusement; joie; divertissement
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
Le rire des enfants a montré leur amusement lors de la performance du clown.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

anthropologie
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en anthropologie à l'université.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

accréditation
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
L'accréditation garantit la crédibilité institutionnelle.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomie
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
L'agronomie se concentre sur la gestion des sols et la production de cultures.
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 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

au milieu de
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
L'équipe est restée calme au milieu du chaos.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

activisme
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Son activisme environnemental a inspiré de nombreux jeunes à agir.
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

apparence; présence; manifestation
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
Son apparition à l'événement a surpris tout le monde.
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

vigilance
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
Le conducteur a maintenu une grande vigilance pendant le trajet.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

augurer
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Des nuages sombres augurent une tempête à venir.
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

adaptabilité
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
L'adaptabilité aux environnements changeants est cruciale en affaires.
A1 noun /eər/

Air

air
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
L'air frais est essentiel pour la bonne santé.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabétiquement
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Les noms sont classés alphabétiquement dans le registre.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

anxieux
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Il était anxieux à l'idée de commencer un nouveau travail dans un pays étranger.
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.
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

accompagnateur
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
Le pianiste a joué le rôle d'accompagnateur pour le chanteur pendant le concert.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

esperluette
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Utilisez une esperluette au lieu d'écrire le mot 'et' dans le nom de l'entreprise.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

disponible
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Le produit est maintenant disponible dans tous les magasins.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

supposition
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Sa supposition sur la météo s'est avérée incorrecte.
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

appétit
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
La malbouffe augmente l'appétit de manière non naturelle.
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

jeu d’acteur
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
Elle étudie le jeu d’acteur pour devenir professionnelle.
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

comme d'habitude
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
Comme d'habitude, il est arrivé en retard à la réunion.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

anhydre
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
Le chimiste a utilisé de l'ammoniac anhydre pour l'expérience.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

à neuf
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Après l'échec, ils ont recommencé le projet à neuf.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

n'importe quoi
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Tu peux me demander n'importe quoi sur le projet.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

membre du conseil municipal
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
L'adjoint au maire a proposé un nouveau plan pour les parcs communautaires.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

maudit
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Les villageois ont évité la maison maudite sur la colline.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

pente ascendante
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Les randonneurs ont eu du mal à gravir la pente ascendante.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

reconnaissance
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
Elle a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa contribution au projet.
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

ouverture / trou
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
La lumière est entrée par la petite ouverture dans le mur.
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

ancrage
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
Le bateau a été ancré près du rivage pour des raisons de sécurité.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

inspiration divine
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
Le poète écrivit les vers sous une soudaine inspiration divine.
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.
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

stimuler l’appétit
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
L’odeur du pain frais va stimuler l’appétit des invités.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

abondance
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
L'abondance de légumes en hiver est remarquable.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

avant la création du monde
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
Certains mythes parlent d'un chaos antémundane avant l'établissement de l'ordre.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

attribut
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
Une caractéristique importante du bois est sa flexibilité.
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.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athlétique, robuste
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Elle a un corps athlétique parce qu'elle fait de l'exercice régulièrement.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

altercation, dispute
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
Il y a eu une brève altercation entre les deux conducteurs.
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

diminuer
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
La tempête a commencé à diminuer après minuit.
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.
B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

Apprécier
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
J'apprécie vraiment ton aide pour ce projet.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

ensuite
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Nous sommes allés dîner et avons regardé un film après.
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

archéologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Elle a étudié l'archéologie pour en savoir plus sur les civilisations anciennes.
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

appel; demande; attrait
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
L'association caritative a lancé un appel pour des dons.
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 /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 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

administrer
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
L'infirmière administrera le vaccin à tous les patients.
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

attribuer, assigner
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
Beaucoup de chercheurs attribuent le poème à un auteur inconnu.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

adhérence
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
Le respect des règles est crucial dans toute organisation.
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

alêne
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
Le cordonnier a utilisé une alêne pour faire des trous dans le cuir.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

apophase
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
Le politicien a utilisé l'apophase en disant : « Je ne mentionnerai même pas les scandales de mon adversaire. »
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

ambition
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
Leur ambition est de construire un ordinateur quantique.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

antioxydants
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Les fruits et légumes sont riches en antioxydants.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

endormi
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Le bébé est profondément endormi.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

titre / nom
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
La ville a gagné le titre 'La Grande Pomme'.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

évaluateur
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Un évaluateur externe a examiné le rapport du projet.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

apposition (grammaire parallèle)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
Dans l'expression 'mon ami Jean', le mot 'Jean' est en apposition à 'mon ami'.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

commissaire-priseur
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
Le commissaire-priseur a rapidement augmenté le prix.
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

amour secret
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
Le roman raconte l'histoire d'un amour interdit entre deux personnages.
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

répartition des actifs
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
Une répartition correcte des actifs est essentielle pour la croissance financière.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptif
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Elle a grandi dans une famille adoptive aimante.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

augmenter
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
L'entreprise prévoit d'augmenter sa main-d'œuvre.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absoudre
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
Le prêtre l'a absous de ses péchés.
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

autel
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
Le marié et la mariée se sont tenus devant l'autel pendant la cérémonie.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

aussi
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
Elle chante magnifiquement et joue aussi de la guitare.
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.
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

préfigurer
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
Le rapport préfigure les défis économiques futurs.
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.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

être malade
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Elle est malade depuis l’hiver dernier.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

reconnaître
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Elle a reconnu son erreur et s'est excusée.
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

accumuler
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Elle a réussi à accumuler une petite fortune grâce à des investissements judicieux.
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

augmenter
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
L'espérance de vie augmente avec les progrès des soins de santé.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

autoévident, évidemment vrai sans besoin de preuve
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Il est autoévident que le travail acharné mène au succès.
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

abdiquer
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Le roi a décidé d'abdiquer du trône.
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.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

accoutrer
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
Le chevalier était accoutré en armure brillante.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

accentuer
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
L'éclairage a accentué la beauté du tableau.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

antiquée
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
Le bureau utilise toujours un système de classement antiquité.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agiter, provoquer
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Les manifestants ont agité pour de meilleures conditions de travail.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Le scientifique a observé un animalcule se déplaçant sous le microscope.
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

au-dessus; plus haut
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
L'avion a volé au-dessus des nuages.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

disponible
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Elle était disposée à l'idée de travailler plus longtemps.
B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

attraction; force d'attraction;
Meaning
the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors
Example
The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.
Le musée est la principale attraction pour les touristes dans cette ville.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplectique
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Il était apoplectique lorsqu'il a entendu parler de la décision injuste.
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

activation
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
L'activation du système a pris plus de temps que prévu.
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

assemblée
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
L'école a organisé une assemblée pour discuter des nouvelles règles.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstrus
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
La nature abstruse du débat philosophique a laissé beaucoup de gens confus.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

arbitrage
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
Le contrat impose l’arbitrage pour régler tout différend.