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C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

avertissement
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Il a reçu un avertissement pour son travail négligent.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomate
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Le diplomate a négocié un accord de paix.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despote
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
Le règne despote du roi a laissé le peuple dans la misère.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confiserie
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Le magasin vend une grande variété de confiserie.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

effronté; sans vergogne
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Il a dit le mensonge effronté sans hésitation.
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

héron
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
Le héron se tenait immobile au bord de l'eau, attendant les poissons.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

compost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Le jardinier a ajouté du compost pour enrichir le sol.
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

données personnelles
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
Protéger les données personnelles est crucial à l'ère numérique.
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

d'accord
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
D'accord, allons au parc.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

précurseur
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
La locomotive à vapeur était un précurseur des trains modernes.
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

médiateur
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Les Nations Unies agissent souvent comme médiateur dans les conflits internationaux.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

seul
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
Il est la seule personne qui connaît le secret.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

impossible
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
Il est impossible de finir ce travail en une journée.
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

détester
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
Je déteste me lever tôt le week-end.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

inorganique
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
Les composés inorganiques sont courants en chimie.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

avec des touffes; orné de touffes
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
Le canapé avec des touffes avait l'air élégant dans le salon.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

perplexe
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
Elle était complètement perplexe par sa décision soudaine.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

réincarnation de l'âme
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Les anciens philosophes débattaient souvent de la réincarnation de l'âme.
C1 verb /siːp/

seep

s'infiltrer lentement
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
L'eau a commencé à s'infiltrer à travers les fissures dans le mur.
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

aloe vera
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
La plante d'aloe vera fleurit avec des fleurs tubulaires oranges ou jaunes.
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.
A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

oreille; audition; capacité d'entendre
Meaning
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
Example
She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.
Elle murmura quelque chose dans son oreille pendant la réunion.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

fatigue
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
Le manque de sommeil conduit à une fatigue extrême.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

solidarité
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
les travailleurs ont montré de la solidarité pendant la grève.
B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

plates-formes, environnements logiciels ou matériels
Meaning
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
Example
Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.
Différentes plates-formes offrent diverses solutions numériques.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

strident, bruyant
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Sa voix stridente rendait le débat inconfortable.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

malin
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Les médecins ont confirmé que la tumeur était maligne.
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

style aphoristique
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
Son style d'écriture est concis et aphoristique.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

inaccessible
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Une position inaccessible assure la domination.
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

envoûter
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
La beauté du coucher du soleil envoûta les voyageurs.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

distinguer
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Il peut être difficile de distinguer la vérité de la rumeur.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

tribu
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
La tribu vivait en harmonie avec la nature.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

liqueur sucrée
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Elle a servi un petit verre de liqueur de cerise après le dîner.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

midi
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
Le soleil est le plus brillant à midi quand il est directement au-dessus.
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

commodité
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
La commodité des achats en ligne a changé la façon dont les gens achètent des produits.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

discursif
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
Son style discursif a rendu la conférence difficile à suivre.
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

prêtre
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
Le prêtre bénit la congrégation pendant le service dominical.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

pochoir
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
L'artiste a utilisé un pochoir pour peindre des étoiles identiques sur le mur.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

de façon permanente
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
Elle a déménagé en ville de façon permanente après avoir terminé ses études.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

inutile
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Cet ordinateur cassé est complètement inutile.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

monologue
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
L'acteur a livré un puissant monologue sur scène.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

gentleman
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
Il lui a ouvert la porte comme un véritable gentleman.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

chute de neige
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
La forte chute de neige a bloqué toutes les routes hier.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

bunker
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Ils se sont cachés dans un bunker pendant le raid aérien.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

regarder fixement
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Les touristes regardaient fixement la célébrité marchant dans la rue.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

coiffure
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Sa coiffure élégante a impressionné tout le monde à la fête.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

obligatoire
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
Le port de la ceinture de sécurité est obligatoire dans la plupart des pays.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

indécision; hésitation; doute
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
Son indécision sur quelle offre d'emploi accepter l'a conduite à manquer les deux opportunités.
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

manteau imperméable
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
Il portait un mackintosh pour rester au sec sous la pluie.
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

achillien
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
Sa fierté achillienne le rendait aveugle au danger.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

encore
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
Je dois relire ce livre encore une fois pour mieux le comprendre.
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

séché; brûlé; fané
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
Les feuilles séchées sont tombées des arbres en automne.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

déchets
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Le parc était plein de déchets après le festival.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moraliser
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Il a tendance à moraliser sur les choix des autres.
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

fuir
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
Les villageois ont dû fuir pendant l'inondation.
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

relatif à la naissance
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
Elle est retournée dans son village natal après de nombreuses années.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

suppliant
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
Le temple était rempli de suppliants cherchant des bénédictions.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

trompeur
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Elle a donné une réponse trompeuse pour cacher la vérité.
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

unité de force (système cgs)
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
Le physicien a mesuré la force en dynes.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

inaudible
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
Elle est devenue inaudible avec émotion pendant le discours.
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

gâter
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
Elle a tendance à gâter ses petits-enfants.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

publicité
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Le film a reçu beaucoup de publicité avant sa sortie.
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

narrateur
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
Le narrateur a guidé le public à travers l'intrigue complexe.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

fête débridée
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
Le roman décrit la fête comme une bacchanale d'excès et de joie.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

insipide
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
La soupe était complètement insipide et avait besoin de plus de condiments.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

espiègle; malicieux; farceur
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
L'enfant espiègle a caché le jouet préféré de sa sœur.
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

neutre
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
Les neutrons sont électriquement neutres.
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

à haute voix
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
Veuillez lire les instructions à haute voix afin que tout le monde puisse entendre.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

vitreux
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
Le minéral a un éclat vitreux.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

démarcation
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
La délimitation entre les terres publiques et privées était clairement marquée.
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

prescriptible
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
Certaines régulations sont prescrites par la loi.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

réjouir bruyamment
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Les fans ont fait la fête dans les rues après la victoire.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

meurtrier; avec l'intention de tuer; extrêmement violent; sanguinaire
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Le regard meurtrier dans ses yeux a effrayé tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

grand livre ou manuscrit
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
La bibliothèque abrite un ancien folio de Shakespeare.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

jugement; décision
Meaning
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
Example
The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.
Le jugement du jury était basé sur un examen attentif de tous les faits.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

attributs
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Les cultures avancées possèdent des attributs bénéfiques.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

instinctif, naturel, automatique
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
Sa réaction instinctive lui a sauvé la vie.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

polarité
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
La polarité entre les deux partis politiques devient de plus en plus forte.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

correlation
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
Les chercheurs ont trouvé une forte corrélation entre le régime alimentaire et les maladies cardiaques.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

terrifiant et accablant
Meaning
extremely distressing or upsetting
Example
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
Ce fut une expérience terrifiante de voir l'accident.
A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

écrit
Meaning
expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form
Example
The agreement must be in written form to be valid.
L'accord doit être sous forme écrite pour être valide.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

incitation, stimulation
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
Son discours a conduit à la fomentation de la violence dans la région.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

mal attribuer
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
La citation a été mal attribuée à Shakespeare.
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

banalité
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
Le discours a été critiqué pour sa banalité et son manque d'originalité.
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

étalon pour la reproduction
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
La ferme possède un puissant étalon pour la reproduction.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xénophobe
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Les commentaires xénophobes du leader ont suscité l'indignation dans tout le pays.
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

injustifié
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
Sa colère envers le personnel était complètement injustifiée.
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

captivité
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
Après des années de captivité, le prisonnier a enfin été libéré.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

manque; carence
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
Le manque de pluie cet été a causé de graves problèmes pour les agriculteurs.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

interrègne
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
Le pays a connu de l’instabilité pendant l’interrègne après la mort du roi.
C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

susceptible ou vulnérable à être influencé ou endommagé par quelque chose de particulier
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
Les enfants sont plus susceptibles aux infections.
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

ruisseau / tolérer
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
Le village a été construit près d'un ruisseau clair.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

langueur
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
L'après-midi chaud l'a remplie de langueur.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

une grande plume douce ou quelque chose qui ressemble à une plume
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
Le soldat portait une plume rouge sur son casque.
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

désirer intensément, avoir envie de
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
Elle désire l'aventure et voyage souvent dans des endroits reculés.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

crédo, principe
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
La liberté d'expression fait partie de son crédo personnel.
A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

jusqu'à
Meaning
up to the time of; until
Example
She waited till midnight for his call.
Elle a attendu jusqu'à minuit pour son appel.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

habitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Les scientifiques imaginent des habitats sur la Lune.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

retirer avec pension
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
L'entreprise a décidé de retirer avec pension ses employés seniors après trente ans de service.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

agressif
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Elle est devenue agressive lorsque ses idées ont été contestées.
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

décorum; bienséance; dignité
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
Le diplomate a maintenu un décorum parfait tout au long des négociations animées.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

anxieusement
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Elle attendait anxieusement les résultats de l'examen.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

nommer
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Ils ont décidé de nommer leur bébé Sarah.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

statu quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Le gouvernement a décidé de maintenir le statu quo jusqu'à un examen ultérieur.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

stagnant; immobile; sans développement
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
L'eau stagnante dans l'étang était recouverte d'algues.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

ternir
Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
Les bijoux en argent se sont ternis rapidement lorsqu'ils ont été laissés à l'air libre.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

sous-tendre
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
De fortes traditions culturelles sous-tendent les pratiques de la communauté.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

fromage blanc
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
Le cuisinier a préparé du fromage blanc frais en caillant du lait chaud avec du jus de citron.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

condescendant
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Son ton condescendant a offensé le public.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigeste; difficile à digérer
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
Le vieux pain est devenu dur et indigeste.
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

modération
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Il boit du vin avec modération.
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

troglodyte
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
Certains l'ont traité de troglodyte pour avoir refusé d'utiliser la technologie moderne.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

indéfini
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
La réunion a été reportée pour une période indéfinie.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

fruit shéron
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
le fruit shéron est sucré et peut être mangé comme une pomme.
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

collègue
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
Elle a invité ses collègues à la fête du bureau.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

spirale
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
L'escalier en spirale menait à l'étage supérieur.
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

confesseur
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
Le confesseur écouta patiemment l'homme troublé.