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B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

défense
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
Sa défense des droits des enfants lui a valu une reconnaissance internationale.
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

obscur
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
La signification du poème était obscure pour la plupart des lecteurs.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

rembourrage / matelassage
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
La chaise avait des coussins supplémentaires pour plus de confort.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

format numérique
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un arbre généalogique en format numérique peut être partagé en ligne.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

vif; brillant; clair;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
Elle a des souvenirs vivants de son enfance à la campagne.
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

narratif; descriptif; racontant une histoire
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
La structure narrative du roman était assez complexe.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

concis
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Un discours concis est plus percutant qu'un long discours.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Elle a posé la serviette sur ses genoux avant de commencer le dîner.
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 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

survenir
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Des problèmes peuvent survenir si vous ne planifiez pas à l'avance.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

réfléchi
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Sa réponse était calme et réfléchie, pas impulsive.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

vagabond; personne qui voyage sans but précis
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
Le vagabond a exploré différents pays sans destination fixe.
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

briller
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
Les lanternes brillaient doucement dans l'obscurité.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

inapproprié
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
Il était inapproprié de parler fort dans la bibliothèque.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

crédible
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Son histoire était tellement détaillée qu'elle semblait crédible.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

sans arrêt; sans interruption
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Le train a voyagé sans arrêt de Londres à Paris.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

honneur
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Il a reçu un prix en l'honneur de ses réalisations.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

accabler
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Elle était submergée de gratitude après avoir reçu de l'aide.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

boîte à savon
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Elle a acheté une belle boîte à savon pour la salle de bain.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentellement
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Il a accidentellement fait tomber le verre.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

sans valeur; inutile; dénué de sens
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
L'ancien ordinateur est devenu inutile après les nouvelles mises à jour du logiciel.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

récupérer
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Il regagne sa force après la maladie.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

bracelet
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
Elle portait de magnifiques bracelets en or à ses poignets.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

ornement
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
L'arbre de Noël était décoré avec des ornements colorés.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

embellir
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
La ville prévoit d’embellir l’ancien parc avec des arbres et des lumières.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

goulot d'étranglement
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
Le pont étroit est un goulot d'étranglement pendant les heures de pointe.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

constituants
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Les protéines et les vitamines sont des constituants essentiels d'un régime alimentaire sain.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

bonheur
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

élargir
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
Ils prévoient d'élargir la route l'année prochaine.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

brutal
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
Le régime du dictateur a été marqué par une violence brutale.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonnière
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
De nombreuses entreprises embauchent des travailleurs saisonniers pendant les vacances.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
L'accident a été fatal pour le conducteur.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

signification
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
La découverte a une grande importance pour la recherche médicale.
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

hériter
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
Elle a hérité de la maison de sa grand-mère.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

héritage
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Ses contributions ont laissé un héritage durable dans l'industrie.
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

agréable; plaisant; agréable à vivre; prêt à accepter
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
Le temps est très agréable aujourd'hui.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

coupable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La police a attrapé le coupable derrière le vol.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agricole
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Les progrès agricoles améliorent la sécurité alimentaire.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

vêtement
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
Elle a acheté un nouveau vêtement pour la fête.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

confronter
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Elle a dû confronter ses peurs avant de faire son discours.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

distinction; excellence; reconnaissance
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
Elle a obtenu son diplôme avec distinction, obtenant les plus grands honneurs dans sa classe.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

mise
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Les mises étaient élevées pour le succès du projet.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

un dispositif métallique avec une hélice; fixer ou serrer quelque chose avec une vis
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Il a vissé l'étagère au mur fermement.
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 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

indécis; incertain
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Elle était indécise sur quel collège fréquenter.
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 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

désagréable
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
Le temps était froid et désagréable.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

observation
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
Le scientifique a fait des observations minutieuses de l'expérience.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

état d’esprit
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Une mentalité de croissance aide les individus à relever les défis.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

précieux
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Faire du bénévolat au refuge a été une expérience précieuse.
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.
B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

illustrer
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
Le professeur a utilisé des diagrammes pour illustrer le concept.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

passif; (grammaire) voix passive
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
Au lieu de prendre les rênes, il est resté passif lors de la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

décor
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
Le décor pour la pièce était une belle scène de montagne.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

armoire
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Elle garde ses manteaux d'hiver dans l'armoire près de la porte.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophique
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Elle a gardé une attitude calme et philosophique pendant la crise.
B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

émeraude
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
Le collier en émeraudes scintillait sous la lumière du soleil.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

gestion du changement
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
La gestion du changement assure des transitions fluides.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

organisateur
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Elle était l’organisatrice principale de la conférence internationale.
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 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

restes
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Le chien a mangé les restes de la table.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

articuler
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Elle a pu articuler ses idées pendant la réunion.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

surprendre
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Le bruit fort a surpris les enfants.
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

tracas; ennui; difficulté
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
Réserver des billets en ligne peut vous éviter le tracas d'attendre dans de longues files d'attente au théâtre.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

aisselle
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
Il a appliqué du déodorant sur son aisselle.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxie
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
La Voie Lactée est la galaxie qui contient notre système solaire et la Terre.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

avalanche
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
L'avalanche a enterré la route de montagne sous des tonnes de neige.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

doucement ou calmement
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Elle parla doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

compartiment
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Nous avons trouvé des sièges dans le compartiment de première classe.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

brillant
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Elle a acheté un magazine brillant au magasin.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

utiliser
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
L'entreprise vise à utiliser l'énergie solaire pour la production.
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

instruire
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
L'enseignant a instruit les élèves avec soin.
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

soutenir
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
L'équipe a travaillé dur pour soutenir leur succès.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

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 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

intersection
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
Tournez à gauche au carrefour pour atteindre le centre commercial.
B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

délier
Meaning
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
Example
She untied the rope to free the boat.
Elle a délié la corde pour libérer le bateau.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truc, exploit, entraver la croissance
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
L'acteur a réalisé un stunt dangereux dans le film.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

gravement
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Le patient a été gravement blessé dans l'accident.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

réticent; récalcitrant;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
Il ne voulait pas partager son secret avec qui que ce soit.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

épaisseur
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
L'épaisseur du livre le rendait difficile à transporter.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

seulement
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Elle essayait seulement d'aider.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

artisan
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
L'artisan a créé une belle sculpture en bois.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

ressemblance
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Il y a une forte ressemblance entre les deux sœurs.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

ignorant
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
Elle était ignorante des nouvelles tendances technologiques.
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

vaporiser
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
Elle a vaporisé du parfum sur son poignet avant de partir.
B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

formation
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
La formation de la nouvelle entreprise a pris plusieurs mois.
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

ironiquement
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
Ironicament, la caserne de pompiers a brûlé.
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

veine; vaisseau sanguin
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
L'infirmière a trouvé une veine dans son bras pour prélever du sang.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

insignifiant
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
Elle se fâche souvent pour les choses les plus insignifiantes.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

surintendant
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Le surintendant a visité les salles de classe pour vérifier les progrès.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insulter
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Il s'est senti insulté par ses commentaires impolis.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

émouvant; émotionnel
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
L'histoire émouvante a fait couler des larmes dans les yeux de tous.
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

archéologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Elle a étudié l'archéologie pour en savoir plus sur les civilisations anciennes.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

indépendamment de
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Elle ira à la fête indépendamment de la météo.
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

distraction
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
La distraction pendant l'étude peut nuire à l'apprentissage.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

remède
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Ce remede a base de plantes aide a soulager les maux de tete.
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

étonnant
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
La découverte étonnante a changé notre vision de l'univers.
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

éblouissant; impressionnant
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
Les lumières éblouissantes de la ville ont émerveillé les touristes.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

argile
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
L'artiste a moulé l'argile humide en un joli vase.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

spécialité
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Sa spécialité est la médecine pédiatrique.
B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

porte
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
Elle se tenait dans l'embrasure de la porte, attendant qu'il arrive.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

gérable; contrôlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La charge de travail est gérable si nous planifions correctement.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

station / dernier recours
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Ils sont restés dans une station balnéaire pendant leurs vacances.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

trio de trois personnes
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Le trio de jazz a joué magnifiquement lors du concert.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

irréel
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
L’expérience semblait irréelle après la nouvelle soudaine.
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

cruche, pichet
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
Le pichet d'eau sur la table était rempli de limonade glacée.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

en attendant
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
La nourriture sera prête dans une heure ; en attendant, nous pouvons regarder la télévision.
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

engrais
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
Les agriculteurs utilisent des engrais pour augmenter la production des cultures.
B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

persistant
Meaning
Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.
Example
Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.
Les arbres persistants comme les pins et les sapins restent verts toute l'année.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

manteau
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
L'espion a caché son identité sous un faux nom.
B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

offensant; insultant; agressif
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
Ses remarques offensantes ont blessé les sentiments de tout le monde.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

à vie
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
Ils sont restés amis pour la vie.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

funérailles
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Des centaines de personnes ont assisté aux funérailles pour rendre hommage au professeur bien-aimé.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

compétent; capable
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Elle est une gestionnaire compétente qui gère toutes les tâches efficacement.
B2 verb /liːp/

leap

sauter
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
Le chat a sauté sur la table.
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

ramper
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
Elle monta silencieusement les escaliers pour éviter de réveiller quelqu'un.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifester
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Les symptômes du syndrome de De Quervain peuvent se manifester après une utilisation prolongée du téléphone.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

probabilité
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
Il y a une forte probabilité de pluie demain.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

noix de cajou
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Les noix de cajou sont souvent utilisées dans les sucreries et les currys indiens.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

logement; quartiers; logement militaire
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
Les soldats sont retournés à leurs quartiers après l'exercice d'entraînement.