B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

effets négatifs

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

L'utilisation du plastique a des effets négatifs sur l'environnement.

B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

aromatique

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

Le chef a utilisé des herbes aromatiques pour donner de la saveur au plat.

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

attentif; vigilant; alerte

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

L'étudiant attentif écoutait attentivement chaque mot que le professeur disait.

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

admirable

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

Son dévouement à aider les autres est vraiment admirable.

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

caractéristiques adaptatives

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

Les caractéristiques adaptatives des plantes les aident à pousser en hiver.

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

avortement

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

Le débat sur l'avortement continue de diviser l'opinion publique.

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

ancêtre

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

Elle a recherché son arbre généalogique pour en savoir plus sur ses ancêtres.

B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

nommer

Meaning

to choose someone for a job or position

Example

The board will appoint a new director.

Le conseil nommera un nouveau directeur.

B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

annonceur

Meaning

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

Example

The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.

L'annonceur a payé des millions pour un spot publicitaire au Super Bowl.

B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

assuré

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

Elle était assurée que tout irait bien.

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristocratie

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

L'aristocratie avait souvent une influence sur les décisions politiques.

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitraire

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

La notation arbitraire de l'enseignant a dérangé de nombreux étudiants.

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

assistant

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

L'assistant du sénateur a organisé la réunion avec les journalistes.

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

abus; mauvais traitement;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

L'abus de pouvoir a conduit à sa démission.

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

étonner

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

Le dernier tour du magicien a étonné tout le public.

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

avocat

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

Elle a engagé un avocat pour la représenter au tribunal.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

artefact

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

Le musée a exposé des artefacts anciens d'Égypte.

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

assigner

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

Le gestionnaire assignera des tâches aux nouveaux employés.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

aérien / antenne

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

Le pilote a effectué une manœuvre aérienne incroyable.

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

ambigu

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

Sa déclaration était trop ambiguë pour être comprise.

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

de plus

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

De plus, nous offrons des réductions pour les réservations anticipées.

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

adéquat

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

La nourriture était adéquate pour le petit groupe.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

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.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

L'allocation du budget pour l'éducation doit être augmentée.

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

L'assurance de qualité est une priorité pour le conseil.

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

actif

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

L'immobilier est l'un des actifs les plus précieux.

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

authenticité

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

L'authenticité du document a été vérifiée.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

abricot

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

L'arbre d'abricot produit des fruits sucrés en été.

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

appréciation

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

Les propriétés immobilières connaissent souvent une appréciation au fil du temps.

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.

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

aspirer

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

Beaucoup d'étudiants aspirent à étudier à l'étranger.

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurier

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

L'aventurier a voyagé profondément dans la jungle à la recherche de ruines anciennes.

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

conflit armé

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

Le conflit armé a entraîné une dévastation généralisée.

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.

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

affectueux; tendre; aimant; montrant de l'affection

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

Elle est très affectueuse envers ses enfants.

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.

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusif / verbal ou physique dommageable

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

Elle a quitté son travail à cause de son patron abusif.

B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

Meaning

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

Example

The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

L'avion vole à une altitude de 30 000 pieds.

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

émerveillement

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

Les enfants regardaient les feux d'artifice avec émerveillement.

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrologie

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

Elle a étudié l'astrologie pour comprendre son avenir.

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

amphibien

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

Une grenouille est un amphibien courant qui vit à la fois dans l'eau et sur terre.

B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

anticiper

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

Nous anticipons une grande foule à l'événement.

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

souffrance extrême physique ou mentale; douleur intense

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

Il était dans l'agonie après l'accident.

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

Vous avez besoin d'une apostrophe dans le mot 'children's'.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

de manière adéquate

Meaning

in a satisfactory manner

Example

He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.

Il a accompli la tâche de manière adéquate, mais pourrait s'améliorer la prochaine fois.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

accusation

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

L'accusation contre lui a été prouvée fausse.

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

artificiellement;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

Le lac a été créé artificiellement pour des fins d'irrigation.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

antioxydant

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.

Example

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.

Le thé vert contient des antioxydants puissants qui ralentissent le vieillissement.

B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentiquement

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

Elle parle authentiquement de ses expériences.

B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

ajustement

Meaning

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

Example

The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.

Le docteur a fait un ajustement au médicament du patient.

B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administratif

Meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

Les réformes administratives améliorent l'efficacité.

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

animation

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

L'animation dans ce film est incroyablement détaillée.

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.

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

accompagner

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

Elle a demandé à son amie de l'accompagner au concert.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modifiable; réglable;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

Cette chaise a une hauteur ajustable.

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

Son aspiration est de devenir un entrepreneur à succès.

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

avancées

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.

Example

Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.

Les avancées scientifiques favorisent l'innovation mondiale.

B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

acné

Meaning

a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots

Example

Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.

Un nettoyage régulier et une alimentation équilibrée peuvent aider à réduire l'acné.

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

réalisation

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

Obtenir son diplôme universitaire a été une grande réalisation pour lui.

B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

Meaning

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

Example

The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.

La ville est connue pour ses beaux designs architecturaux.

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

aligner / mettre en ligne droite

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

Le gestionnaire a demandé à l'équipe d'aligner leurs objectifs avec la mission de l'entreprise.

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

anatomie

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

Elle étudie l'anatomie humaine à l'école de médecine.

B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytique, investigatif, logique

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

Elle a une approche analytique de la résolution des problèmes.

B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

militant

Meaning

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

Example

The activist organized a protest against pollution.

Le militant a organisé une manifestation contre la pollution.

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 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostile à l'ordre social

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

Son comportement antisocial rendait difficile de se faire des amis.

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

acoustique

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

Nous avons enregistré une version acoustique de la chanson dans une pièce calme.

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

de manière appropriée

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

Elle était habillée de manière appropriée pour l'événement.

B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

responsable

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

Rester responsable aide à réduire les retards.

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

autonomie

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

L'autonomie était une exigence principale.

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

Elle ressentait une grande admiration pour son professeur.

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.

B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

automatisation

Meaning

Replacing manual work with machines or software.

Example

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.

L'automatisation augmente l'efficacité et réduit les erreurs dans la production.

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

L'agriculture durable peut aider à protéger l'environnement.

B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascendre

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

Les grimpeurs vont ascendre la montagne à l'aube.

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilité

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

La responsabilité est essentielle pour maintenir la confiance dans tout système.

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 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

Meaning

a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games

Example

The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.

Les enfants ont passé l'après-midi à jouer dans l'arcade.

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.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alterner, alternatif

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

Les étudiants alternent entre les cours en ligne et en présentiel.

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.

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

acquérir

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

Les bénévoles acquièrent de nouvelles compétences grâce à leurs expériences.

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomique

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

La structure atomique de l'hydrogène est la plus simple.

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

allouer

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

Le gestionnaire a alloué des fonds pour le nouveau projet.

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

abbaye

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

La vieille abbaye sur la colline attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.

B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

un grand primate similaire à un singe / imiter

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

Les enfants imitent souvent le comportement des adultes.

B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

agression

Meaning

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

Example

He was charged with assault after the fight.

Il a été accusé d'agression après la bagarre.

B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

couleur cendrée

Meaning

a grayish color resembling ash

Example

The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.

Le vieux bâtiment avait des murs de couleur cendrée qui avaient besoin d'être peints.

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

affirmation

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

Son affirmation qu'elle avait raison a été accueillie dans le silence.

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.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiographie

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

Elle a publié une autobiographie sur son parcours vers le succès.

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

Les adolescents vivent souvent des changements physiques et émotionnels rapides.

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.

B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

ruelle

Meaning

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

Example

They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.

Ils ont traversé une ruelle sombre pour atteindre la rue principale.

B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

précision; exactitude

Meaning

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Example

The accuracy of the measurements is very important.

La précision des mesures est très importante.

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

à côté; à proximité;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

Elle marchait à côté de son ami dans le parc.

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.

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

abondant

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

Le jardin était plein de fleurs colorées.

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmant

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

Le taux de chômage chez les jeunes est alarmant.

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

Elle a fait une accusation de vol contre son collègue.

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.

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

maladie

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

Il est allé chez le médecin pour une légère maladie de l'estomac.

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.

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

accusé

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

L'accusé a plaidé non coupable devant le tribunal.

B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

astronome

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

L'astronome a observé la nouvelle comète à travers son télescope.

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

ancêtre

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

L'arbre généalogique montre les noms de tous les ancêtres.

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

acide

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

Le citron a un goût acide.

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

auditer

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

Le comptable effectuera l'audit des livres de l'entreprise le mois prochain.

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abolir

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

Le gouvernement a décidé d'abolir l'ancien système fiscal.

B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analyser

Meaning

to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions

Example

Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.

Les scientifiques analysent les données pour découvrir de nouveaux modèles.

B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

allégations

Meaning

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Example

The allegations were investigated by an international body.

Les allégations ont été examinées par un organisme international.

B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

activer

Meaning

to make something start or function

Example

She pressed the button to activate the machine.

Elle a appuyé sur le bouton pour activer la machine.

B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

évitement

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

L’évitement des conversations difficiles peut créer de plus grands problèmes plus tard.

B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

L'accumulation de poussière affecte l'efficacité des appareils électroménagers.

B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

accommoder

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

L'hôtel peut accueillir jusqu'à 200 invités.

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

réveiller

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

Le bruit fort a réveillé tout le quartier.

B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

Meaning

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

Example

She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.

Elle a auditionné pour le rôle principal dans la pièce scolaire.

B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

de manière attrayante

Meaning

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

Example

The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.

La pièce était décorée de manière attrayante avec des lumières douces et des plantes.