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C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

cigogne adjoint
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
La cigogne adjoint était immobile dans l'eau peu profonde.
C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

rouer de coups
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
Example
The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
Le boxeur a roué son adversaire de coups dans le dernier round.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

porche
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Nous nous sommes assis sur le porche et avons apprécié la brise du soir.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

explicite
Meaning
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
Les instructions étaient explicites, ne laissant aucune place à la confusion.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

chaste; vertueux
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Elle a vécu une vie chaste et vertueuse.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

ami
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Il est mon meilleur ami.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

imperméable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
Le conteneur est fabriqué en plastique imperméable.
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

initier
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
L'entreprise va initier un nouveau programme de formation.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

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.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

capacité
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Le câble a la capacité de gérer un grand trafic de données.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

objet curieux
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Elle a acheté un objet curieux dans le magasin d'antiquités.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

conseil d'administration
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
Le conseil d'administration a décidé d'augmenter le budget.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

trophée
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Elle a fièrement exposé le trophée qu'elle a gagné lors de la compétition.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

porter
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
Elle aime porter des couleurs vives.
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

sillon
Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
L'agriculteur a tracé des sillons dans le champ.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

bonheur
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

parfait; impeccable; excellent
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance parfaite sur scène.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imiter
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Les enfants imitent souvent le comportement de leurs parents.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

iconique
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
La phrase "C'était le meilleur des temps..." est iconique.
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

contraindre
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
Le directeur a tenté de contraindre les employés à faire des heures supplémentaires.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

égoïstement
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Il a pris tous les cookies égoïstement.
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

vanité
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
Sa vanité la fit passer des heures à se regarder dans le miroir.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

repentance
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Son véritable repentir a ému tout le monde dans la salle d'audience.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

indivertible
Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
L'attention indivertible du juge était sur l'affaire.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

poule
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
La poule a pondu des œufs frais dans le nid.
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

poser
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
Veuillez poser le livre sur la table.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

relatif à un tombeau, lugubre
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
La maison abandonnée avait un silence sepulcral.
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

lié au bétail
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
Son expression bovine n'a révélé aucune émotion.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

antéchrist
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
Certaines personnes redoutent l'ascension d'un Antéchrist dans le futur.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

climat
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Il a voyagé dans des climats plus chauds pendant l'hiver.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

poisson bele
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Le poisson bele est couramment pêché dans les rivières du Bangladesh.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

prune noire
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
J'ai cueilli des prunes noires fraîches de l'arbre dans notre jardin.
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

évolutif
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Les changements évolutifs dans les espèces sont fascinants.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

obscurcir, embrouiller, mystifier
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Les politiciens obfusquent souvent les faits pour induire les gens en erreur.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

travailleur journalier
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
Le fermier a embauché un travailleur journalier pour aider à la récolte.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

mendiant
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Le mendiant a demandé de la nourriture à la porte du monastère.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

psychiatre
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
Le psychiatre a prescrit des médicaments pour l'anxiété du patient.
C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

vestige
Meaning
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Example
No vestige of the ancient city remains.
Aucun vestige de l'ancienne ville ne reste.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

illégalité
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
La ville est tombée dans l'illégalité après l'effondrement du gouvernement.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologique
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
L'agriculture biologique améliore la santé du sol et réduit la pollution.
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

question / importance
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
Peu importe ce que pensent les autres.
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

onomatopée
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
Le mot 'buzz' est un exemple d'onomatopée.
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

chanson narrative
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
Le chanteur a interprété une ballade émouvante sur l'amour perdu.
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

délicieux
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
Elle a servi un délicieux gâteau au chocolat.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

civilisation
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
L'Égypte ancienne est connue pour sa civilisation remarquable.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

sangloter bruyamment
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Elle a commencé à sangloter de manière incontrôlable après avoir entendu la nouvelle.
C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

télémétrie
Meaning
The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.
Example
The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.
Le vaisseau spatial a transmis les données de télémétrie à la Terre.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

préhensible
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
L'outil a une prise préhensible qui améliore la sécurité.
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

salut
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
L'histoire tourne autour du thème du salut.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

bonheur
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

durée
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
La réunion a duré pendant deux heures.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

monopoliser
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
L'entreprise a essayé de monopoliser le marché.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

malfaisant
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Les actes malfaisants du tyran ont ruiné le royaume.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

muet
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Les oiseaux muent leurs plumes une fois par an.
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

solution; réponse; mélange liquide
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
Nous devons trouver une solution à ce problème.
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

étouffer
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Elle a essayé d'étouffer son rire avec une écharpe.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

un petit groupe d'oiseaux
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
Un covey de cailles a volé à travers le champ.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

préoccupé
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Elle était préoccupée par la santé de sa mère.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

conjurer
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
Le magicien a conjuré un lapin du chapeau.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

discret
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
Le cours est divisé en trois modules discrets.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

coextensif
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
Les deux juridictions sont coextensives, partageant les mêmes frontières.
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.
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

trahison; déloyauté
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Sa trahison de leur amitié l'a profondément blessée.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numineux
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
Le temple avait une atmosphère numineuse qui inspirait l'émerveillement.
B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

unanime
Meaning
With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.
Example
The proposal was unanimously accepted.
La proposition a été acceptée à l'unanimité.
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

domination
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
L'empire cherchait à exercer sa domination sur ses voisins.
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

facilitation
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
Sa facilitation a permis à la réunion de se dérouler sans heurts.
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

litre
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
Elle a acheté un litre de lait au magasin.
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

immunité
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
Une forte immunité protège contre les infections.
C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

conditions climatiques favorables
Meaning
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
Example
Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.
L'hiver offre des conditions climatiques favorables à l'agriculture.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

réfringent
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
Les propriétés réfringentes du cristal ont courbé la lumière en un spectre.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

retarder / ralentir
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
Le manque de fonds peut retarder le développement du projet.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

rationaliser
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Il a essayé de rationaliser son erreur en blâmant le système.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

épistémologue
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
L'épistémologue a débattu sur la façon dont les humains peuvent vraiment savoir quelque chose avec certitude.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

fatigué, indifférent
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Après des années de voyages, elle se sentait fatiguée par le mouvement constant.
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

leçons audio
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Les leçons audio sont utiles pour les compétences d'écoute.
C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

nickel
Meaning
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
Example
He found a nickel on the ground.
Il a trouvé un nickel par terre.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

maigre
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
Le garçon maigre pouvait à peine soulever le sac lourd.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

étrangler
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
Le méchant a essayé d'étrangler son adversaire dans la ruelle sombre.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

organisations
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
Les organisations jouent un rôle clé dans l'élaboration des politiques.
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

colline; butte
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
Les enfants ont adoré dévaler la colline herbeuse derrière leur maison pendant les vacances d'été.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
La chronologie de la dynastie a été soigneusement étudiée par les historiens.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

craintif
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Elle avait peur de marcher seule la nuit.
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

attraper / fermoir
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Elle a entrelacé ses mains ensemble en prière.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

talent naturel
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Elle a un flair pour le design, créant toujours un travail visuellement impressionnant.
C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

complexe
Meaning
very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand
Example
The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.
L'artiste a créé un motif complexe sur le mur.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

psychothérapie
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Elle a assisté à des séances hebdomadaires de psychothérapie pour faire face à son anxiété.
A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

créer
Meaning
To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen
Example
Pollution creates environmental and health issues.
La pollution crée des problèmes environnementaux et de santé.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

conversion d'un actif ou d'un service en une manière de gagner de l'argent
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube permet aux créateurs de contenu de gagner de l'argent grâce à la monétisation.
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

coïncider
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
La réunion a coïncidé avec son anniversaire.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

paillettes
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Sa robe était couverte de paillettes argentées qui brillaient à la lumière.
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

fantaisie
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
Ses histoires étaient pleines de fantaisie et d'imagination.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

infini
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
L'univers semble s'étendre à l'infini.
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

inculquer
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
Les parents devraient inculquer de bonnes valeurs à leurs enfants.
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

se rassembler / se regagner en force
Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
L'équipe s'est redressée après la mi-temps et a gagné le match.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Il portait un lungi confortable tout en se reposant chez lui.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

composant / électeur
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Le sénateur a rencontré ses électeurs pour discuter des problèmes locaux.
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

comprendre
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
Il est difficile de comprendre les profondeurs de l'océan.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

diluer
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Vous devez diluer le jus avec de l'eau avant de le servir aux enfants.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

insoumis, récalcitrant
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
L'étudiant insoumis a refusé de suivre les règles de l'école.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

prédéterminer
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
Le résultat du match semblait prédéterminé.
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

continuité
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
Maintenir la continuité dans le leadership est essentiel pour la stabilité organisationnelle.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

pied-de-biche
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
Il a utilisé un pied-de-biche pour retirer les vieux clous.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

marcher
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Je vais à l'école à pied chaque matin.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

valeur; prix; importance
Meaning
the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth
Example
This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.
Ce vase ancien a une grande valeur sentimentale pour notre famille.
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

tactile
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
L'expérience tactile du tissu était douce et lisse.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

oral; relatif à la bouche
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
L'examen oral évaluera vos compétences orales.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolitique
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Elle préfère rester apolitique et se concentrer sur son travail.
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

votre
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
Votre livre est sur la table.
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

supplier
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
Les villageois supplièrent les dieux pour la pluie pendant la sécheresse.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

orchestrer
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Il a habilement orchestré l'ensemble de l'événement.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

lentement
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Elle marcha lentement vers la porte.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

tuer
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
Le héros a juré de tuer le dragon.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

tablette
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Elle a pris une tablette pour soulager son mal de tete.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

au milieu de; parmi
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Elle se tenait au milieu de la foule.
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

torrentiel; pluie intense
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
La pluie torrentielle a inondé les rues en quelques heures.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

vide
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Son discours était vide de toute émotion réelle.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

étudieux; érudit
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Elle était connue pour sa nature studieuse et son amour de la littérature.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

rajeunir
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
des vacances peuvent rajeunir l'esprit et le corps.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

sans imagination, ordinaire
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Ses dessins étaient simples et sans imagination.