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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.
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

pâle
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
Son visage est devenu pâle lorsqu'il a entendu la terrible nouvelle.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

association
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
Elle est membre de l'association locale des enseignants.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

processus de construction de la terre par dépôt de sédiments
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
L'aggradation aide à l'expansion naturelle des rives des rivières.
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.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

présenter des preuves ou des raisons
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
L'avocat a adduit plusieurs exemples pour soutenir son cas.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

adapter
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Il s'est rapidement adapté à son nouvel environnement.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automatiquement
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
La porte se ferme automatiquement après que vous entrez.
B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

affirmer
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
elle a décidé d'affirmer son autorité dans la réunion.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

flotte de guerre
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
L'Armada espagnole a navigué contre l'Angleterre en 1588.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

arbitrer
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
Le comité a accepté d'arbitrer le différend contractuel.
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

activer
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
L'ingénieur a activé la machine avec un simple interrupteur.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

ordre du jour
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
L'ordre du jour de la réunion comprend des discussions sur le budget.
A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

artiste
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form
Example
The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.
L'artiste a exposé ses sculptures lors de l'ouverture de la galerie.
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

affiliation
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
Son affiliation avec l'entreprise a duré une décennie.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

alléger ou atténuer
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
La méditation peut alléger le stress et améliorer la concentration.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

admirer
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
J'admire vraiment son engagement envers l'éducation.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

accord émotionnel
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
L'accord émotionnel améliore les relations.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

adversité
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Il est resté fort face à l'adversité.
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

arum
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
Les feuilles d'Arum sont couramment utilisées dans la cuisine indienne pour la cuisson.
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.
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

amuser
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
Le clown a amusé les enfants à la fête.
B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

alerte
Meaning
quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive
Example
The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.
Le chien alerte a aboyé au passage de l'inconnu qui s'approchait de la maison.
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.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Elle a changé son avatar sur les réseaux sociaux pour une nouvelle image de dessin animé.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distant
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Il est resté distant pendant toute la discussion.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
Le corps de l'avion est fabriqué en aluminium, solide mais léger.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

familiariser
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Veuillez vous familiariser avec les consignes de sécurité avant d'utiliser la machine.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animer
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
L'artiste animera les personnages pour le film.
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

animal
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
Le zoo a de nombreux animaux différents venant du monde entier.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

androgyne
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
Le défilé de mode a présenté des modèles avec un look androgyne.
A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

africain
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
Elle a étudié la culture africaine à l'université.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

anthropologue
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
L'anthropologue a passé des années à étudier la communauté tribale.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

adjacent
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
L'hôtel est adjacent au centre commercial.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

apaiser
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Les mots gentils ont aidé à apaiser son anxiété.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

choquer
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
La cruauté du crime a choqué toute la communauté.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

astéroïde
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
La ceinture d'astéroïdes se situe entre les orbites de Mars et Jupiter.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

ample; abondant; suffisant
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Nous avons suffisamment de temps pour terminer le projet avant la date limite.
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

abîme
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
Les grimpeurs ont regardé dans l'abîme sombre en dessous.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

actuariel
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
L'entreprise s'est appuyée sur des rapports actuariels pour fixer les primes d'assurance.
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.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

antipodes
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
L'Australie et la Grande-Bretagne sont souvent considérées comme des antipodes l'une de l'autre.
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

amnistie
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
Le gouvernement a annoncé une amnistie pour tous les prisonniers politiques.
A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

pomme
Meaning
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
Example
I eat an apple every day for breakfast.
Je mange une pomme chaque matin au petit-déjeuner.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

amoral
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
Le personnage dans le roman a été dépeint comme complètement amoral.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

pollution de l'air
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
La pollution de l'air provenant des usines a conduit au premier mouvement environnemental.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

volière
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
Le zoo a construit une nouvelle volière pour les perroquets exotiques.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

archétype, modèle original
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
Cette peinture est l'archétype de l'art moderne.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

auteur
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
L'auteur a passé trois ans à écrire son roman à succès.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

présage vague
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
La pièce offre un présage vague du malaise politique à venir.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

armure
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
Le chevalier portait une armure lourde pour se protéger lors de la bataille.
B1 noun /æks/

Axe

hache
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood
Example
The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.
Le bûcheron balança sa hache pour couper l'arbre.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

réel
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
Le coût réel était plus élevé que prévu.
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

alias
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
Le criminel était connu sous le nom d'alias 'Ombre'.
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

annuel
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
L'entreprise organise une réunion annuelle pour tous ses actionnaires.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

rapide et flexible
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
L'équipe de la startup a été agile en répondant aux changements du marché.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

azalée
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Le jardin était plein d'azalées en fleurs au printemps.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

affectation
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Son accent britannique n'était qu'une affectation destinée à paraître sophistiquée.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

basé sur des récits personnels plutôt que sur des faits ou des recherches, caractérisé par des anecdotes
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
Le livre était rempli de preuves anecdotiques plutôt que de données.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

approprié
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
Son commentaire était particulièrement approprié à la situation.
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 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

ambiance
Meaning
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Example
The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.
L'ambiance du restaurant était détendue et invitante, parfaite pour un dîner décontracté.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apocalyptique
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
Le film dépeint un futur apocalyptique après une guerre nucléaire.
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

de côté; à part; loin de la partie principale
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
Veuillez mettre votre livre de côté et m'écouter.
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.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

attester
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
Le témoin a attesté de l'exactitude du rapport.
B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

applicable
Meaning
Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.
Example
This rule is applicable to eye care too.
Cette règle est également applicable aux soins des yeux.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

anéantir
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
L'explosion a anéanti tout le village.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Le prêtre lui a accordé l'absolution pour ses péchés.
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

américain
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
Elle est une citoyenne américaine.
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

usiner par friction
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
Le tissu rugueux peut facilement user la peau.
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

protection
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
Le projet a été réalisé sous l'égide des Nations Unies.
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.
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

agoniser
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
Elle a agonisé pendant des jours à propos de la décision qu'elle avait prise.
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

ancien élève
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
Il est un ancien élève de l'Université de Harvard.
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

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.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

autopsie
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
L'autopsie a révélé que la victime était morte d'un empoisonnement.
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

abdomen
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
Il s'est plaint de douleur dans son abdomen.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

juger
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Un comité a été formé pour juger les différends entre les parties.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

académie
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Il s'est inscrit dans une académie militaire.
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 /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

abolition
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
L’abolition de l’esclavage a été une étape majeure de l’histoire des droits humains.
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

attrayant; intéressant; plaisant
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
Le jardin coloré semble très attrayant pour les visiteurs.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

approximatif
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
Le coût est approximatif et peut changer plus tard.
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.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

défenseur
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Il est connu comme un défenseur des régimes autoritaires.
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.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

anglo-saxon
Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
La periode anglo-saxonne a fortement influence la culture et la langue anglaise.
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

rente annuelle
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
Elle reçoit une rente annuelle de la police d'assurance de son défunt mari.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

aversion
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Elle a une forte aversion pour le tabagisme.
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.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

cheville
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Il a tordu sa cheville en jouant au football.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

arriéré
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Il a été poursuivi pour un arriéré de loyer.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

agression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Sa soudaine agression a surpris tout le monde à la réunion.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

accélération
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
La voiture a montré une accélération rapide en entrant sur l'autoroute.
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 /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarctique
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
La région antarctique est connue pour son froid extrême et ses paysages glacés.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

archevêque
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
L'archevêque a prononcé un sermon devant des milliers de personnes.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

armée
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
L'armée a protégé la frontière contre l'attaque.
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

s'excuser
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
Il s'est excusé d'être en retard à la réunion.
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.
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.
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

avidité
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
Il a accepté l'offre avec avidité.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

asile
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Les réfugiés ont demandé l'asile dans le pays voisin.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

antérieur
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
La partie antérieure du cerveau contrôle la pensée logique.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

mélange
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
La nouvelle politique est un mélange de plusieurs lois antérieures.
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

aventureux
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
Ils ont participé à des activités aventureuses comme le kayak et la randonnée.
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

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 /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 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

accoutumer
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Il lui a fallu un moment pour s'adapter au nouvel environnement.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

habile, astucieux, adroit
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Elle est habile à résoudre des problèmes complexes.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

relatif à l'aurore
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Les scientifiques ont observé une activité aurorale dans le ciel nocturne.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

acclamer
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Le public a acclamé l'acteur pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
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 /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.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

évaluer
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
Le bijoutier a évalué le diamant avant de l'acheter.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

atrocement
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
Le service du restaurant était atrocement lent.
B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

présumément
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
Il était présumé impliqué dans le vol.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

astuce
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Son astuce a aidé dans les négociations.