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C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

déclaration sous serment
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
Le témoin a soumis un affidavit au tribunal.
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

annexion
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
L'annexion de la région a suscité une condamnation internationale.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

acidité
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
L’acidité du sol influence la croissance des cultures.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

adjacence
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
L'adjacence des deux bâtiments a facilité leur connexion.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

astucieux ou perspicace
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Ses observations astucieuses ont aidé à résoudre le problème complexe.
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

impressionnant
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
L'actrice a donné une performance impressionnante.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

automnal
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Les couleurs automnales de rouge et d'or ont rempli la forêt.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

adjoint
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Le professeur travaillait comme adjoint à l'université.
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

alcôve
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
Elle a placé une chaise de lecture dans l'alcôve près de la fenêtre.
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.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

enlever
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
Le criminel a essayé d’enlever l’enfant en plein jour.
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.
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

afflux
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
Sa fortune lui a permis de voyager à travers le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

annexe
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
L'entreprise fournit des services annexes à l'industrie de la santé.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

abbé
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
L'abbé a accueilli les visiteurs au monastère.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

incorrect
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Il semble y avoir quelque chose d'incorrect avec le moteur de la voiture.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

agité; nerveux; inquiet; excité de manière négative
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
Il est devenu agité lorsqu'il a entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

amphithéâtre
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
Le concert a eu lieu dans un amphithéâtre ancien.
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

ardu
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
La randonnée à travers les montagnes était un voyage ardu.
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

anesthésique
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
Le médecin a administré un anesthésique local avant de suturer la plaie.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

allégorie
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
Le roman est une allégorie de la lutte entre le bien et le mal.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

arrêter
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
La police a réussi à appréhender le voleur après une longue course-poursuite.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputer
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Les médecins ont dû amputer sa jambe après l'accident.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

augmenter
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
L'entreprise prévoit d'augmenter sa main-d'œuvre.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

ascension
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Sa rapide ascension dans l'entreprise a surpris tout le monde.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

aliéner
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Son comportement grossier a aliéné beaucoup de ses amis.
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

accorder
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
Elle s’est rapidement accordée aux besoins de sa nouvelle équipe.
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

expier
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Il a essayé d'expier ses erreurs en aidant les autres.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absoudre
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
Le prêtre l'a absous de ses péchés.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

armurerie
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
Les soldats ont gardé leurs armes dans l'armurerie.
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

accolade
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
Elle a reçu une récompense pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

en hauteur
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
Le cerf-volant volait en hauteur dans le ciel clair.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuel
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
De nombreuses plantes se reproduisent par des méthodes asexuées comme le bourgeonnement ou la division.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

alliage
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Le bronze est un alliage de cuivre et d'étain.
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.
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.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

ambivalence
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Elle ressentait de l'ambivalence en acceptant l'offre d'emploi.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anormal
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Les scientifiques ont observé un résultat anormal pendant l'expérience.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

athéiste
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
Elle a grandi dans une maison athée sans rituels religieux.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asymétrique
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Le design du bâtiment est asymétrique et inhabituel.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

à neuf
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Après l'échec, ils ont recommencé le projet à neuf.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

admonester
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
Le professeur a admonesté les étudiants pour être en retard.
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

réalité
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
Le film était basé sur la réalité historique.
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 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

aggravation, détérioration
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
Le retard a causé une grande aggravation pour les passagers.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

esthétique
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Le design d'intérieur se concentre sur l'esthétique et la fonctionnalité.
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

absorption
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
Les plantes aident à l'absorption du dioxyde de carbone.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

antécédent
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Les antécédents culturels de ce festival remontent à des siècles.
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

similaire
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
Sa réaction était semblable à un choc.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

aborigène
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
Le musée possède une grande collection d'art aborigène.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

agresseur
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
La police a arrêté l'agresseur sur les lieux.
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.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apôtre, défenseur
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Il est devenu un apôtre de la protection de l'environnement.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolitique
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Elle préfère rester apolitique et se concentrer sur son travail.
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

attribution, répartition
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
Chaque département a reçu une attribution de ressources.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

antécédents
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
L'avocat a examiné les antécédents criminels du suspect.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

antiseptique
Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
L'infirmière a appliqué un antiseptique sur la plaie.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonomiquement
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
Le robot peut fonctionner de manière autonome sans intervention humaine.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

basé sur des algorithmes
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
Les processus algorithmiques alimentent les systèmes d'intelligence artificielle.
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 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

apaiser / satisfaire
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Le manager a essayé d'apaiser le client en colère.
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.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

un mot ou une phrase formée en réarrangeant les lettres d'un autre mot ou phrase.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
Le mot 'listen' est un anagramme de 'silent'.
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abréger
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
Nous abrégons souvent 'Docteur' en 'Dr'.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

s'acclimater
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Il faut du temps pour s'acclimater à un nouveau climat.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagoniser
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Ses remarques impolies n'ont servi qu'à antagoniser ses collègues.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

pension alimentaire
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
Le tribunal a ordonné de payer une pension alimentaire mensuelle à son ex-femme.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
La conférence était une expérience aural, tout comme une expérience intellectuelle.
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

anonymat
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
L'anonymat en ligne protège les utilisateurs des menaces informatiques.
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.
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

ancrage
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
Le bateau a été ancré près du rivage pour des raisons de sécurité.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

acquitter
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Le jury a décidé d'acquitter le défendeur de toutes les charges.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

adhérence
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
Le respect des règles est crucial dans toute organisation.
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

aridité
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
L'aridité de la terre augmente en raison du changement climatique.
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

allégeance
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
Les soldats prêtent un serment d'allégeance à leur pays.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

réceptif / harmonieux
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
Elle est réceptive aux besoins de ses élèves.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antiesclavagiste
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Le mouvement antiesclavagiste a gagné en importance au XIXe siècle.
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

apathie
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
Les étudiants ont montré de l'apathie envers les nouvelles règles.
C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

aborigènes
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
Les aborigènes ont préservé leurs traditions pendant des milliers d'années.
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.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

procureur général
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Le procureur général a annoncé de nouvelles réformes pour renforcer la justice.
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

amicalement, de manière amicale
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
Ils ont discuté du problème amicalement sans aucune dispute.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

commissaire-priseur
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
Le commissaire-priseur a rapidement augmenté le prix.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

altruisme, souci désintéressé du bien-être des autres
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Son altruisme a motivé d'autres à faire du bénévolat.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

aqueduc
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Les Romains ont construit des aqueducs pour fournir de l'eau à leurs villes.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

inondé
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
Le marché était inondé de produits importés bon marché.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

séance d'assemblée
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
La séance d'assemblée a discuté des défis mondiaux.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

ardent; passionné; fervent
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
Elle est une fervente partisane de la conservation de l'environnement.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

disponible
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Elle était disposée à l'idée de travailler plus longtemps.
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

anthologie
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
Elle a contribué un poème à la nouvelle anthologie de poésie.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

affirmatif
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Elle a donné une réponse affirmative à la proposition.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

annuler
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Le tribunal a décidé d'annuler le mariage en raison de la fraude.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

affliger
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
De nombreuses personnes sont affligées par les allergies saisonnières.
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

tout-puissant
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
La tempête tout-puissante a détruit tout sur son passage.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

expression
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
Son articulation lors du débat a impressionné tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

discutable
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Il est discutable que la technologie ait amélioré notre qualité de vie.
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

avide
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
Elle est une lectrice avide de romans mystérieux.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

anticlímax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
La fin du film était un anticlímax après une histoire aussi passionnante.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

auxiliaire
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
L'hôpital dispose d'un générateur de secours en cas d'urgence.
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

avènement
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
L'avènement de l'Internet a changé la façon dont les gens communiquent.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

important lié à l'agriculture
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
L'hiver est important pour la production des récoltes.
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.
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

répartition des actifs
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
Une répartition correcte des actifs est essentielle pour la croissance financière.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

antidote
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
Le médecin a rapidement administré un antidote pour le venin de serpent.
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.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

assaillir
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Le politicien a été assailli par des questions difficiles.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

cultivable
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Le fermier a acheté des terres cultivables pour agrandir ses récoltes.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

anxieux
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Il était anxieux à l'idée de commencer un nouveau travail dans un pays étranger.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

autocratique
Meaning
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
Example
The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.
Le style autocratique du gestionnaire décourageait les employés de partager leurs idées.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

habile; rusé; ingénieux
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Elle a donné une réponse habile qui a évité la vraie question.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attirant et tentant; fascinant
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Le parfum attirant des roses a rempli le jardin.
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

erroné
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
Le plan a mal tourné lorsque le temps a soudainement changé.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

authentifier
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
La banque utilise une technologie avancée pour authentifier les transactions en ligne.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

enclume en fer
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Le forgeron a placé le fer chaud sur l'enclume.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

attrition
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
L'entreprise a subi une forte attrition des employés en raison de l'insatisfaction au travail.
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

austérité
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
Le gouvernement a mis en place des mesures d'austérité pour réduire les dépenses.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

joindre
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
Leur maison est jointe au parc.
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

perpétuel
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
Elle avait un amour perpétuel pour sa ville natale.
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

alcalin
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
Le savon contient de l'alcalin qui aide à éliminer la graisse.
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

s'abstenir
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
Les gens s'abstiennent souvent des appareils numériques pour améliorer leur concentration.