C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

La pauvreté est une affliction courante dans de nombreuses parties du monde.

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

affirmer

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

Elle affirmait qu'elle était innocente.

A1 article /æn/

an

un/une

Meaning

used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound

Example

She ate an apple for breakfast.

Elle a mangé une pomme au petit déjeuner.

B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

Meaning

the activity of producing advertisements for products or services

Example

The company spends millions on advertising every year.

L'entreprise dépense des millions en publicité chaque année.

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 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

évaluation

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

L'évaluation annuelle détermine les augmentations salariales.

A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

a attaqué

Meaning

physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target

Example

The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.

Les soldats ont attaqué l’ennemi à l’aube.

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.

C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

avide

Meaning

having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.

Le propriétaire avide a augmenté le loyer de manière injuste.

C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

charbon anthracite

Meaning

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

Example

The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.

L'usine utilisait de l'anthracite comme source principale de combustible.

B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

conformité

Meaning

agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes

Example

The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.

La politique a été mise en œuvre conformément au droit international.

B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automatique

Meaning

working by itself without direct human control

Example

This car has an automatic transmission.

Cette voiture a une transmission automatique.

B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

excuse

Meaning

a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful

Example

He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.

Il a présenté des excuses pour être en retard à la réunion.

B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

assemblée

Meaning

a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something

Example

The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.

L'école a organisé une assemblée pour discuter des nouvelles règles.

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 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

profiter de

Meaning

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

Vous devriez profiter de cette opportunité.

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

Meaning

A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.

Example

The audience clapped loudly after the performance.

L'audience a applaudi bruyamment après la performance.

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentique; véritable; réel; pas faux

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Le musée affiche uniquement des artefacts authentiques des civilisations anciennes.

A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

attaquer

Meaning

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

Example

The enemy forces attacked at dawn.

Les forces ennemies ont attaqué à l'aube.

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

véhicules autonomes

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

Les véhicules autonomes révolutionnent l'avenir du transport.

B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

alarmer

Meaning

to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb

Example

The loud noise alarmed the residents.

Le bruit fort a alarmé les résidents.

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

agrosystème

Meaning

An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.

Example

A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.

Un agroécosystème sain améliore la fertilité du sol.

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.

C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

antiquée

Meaning

To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.

Example

The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.

L'essor des appareils photo numériques a rendu obsolète la photographie sur film traditionnelle.

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/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

albâtre (minéral blanc comme pierre)

Meaning

A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.

Example

The statue was carved from pure alabaster.

La statue a été sculptée dans de l'albâtre pur.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

argot spécialisé

Meaning

the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation

Example

The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.

Les voleurs ont communiqué dans un argot que les étrangers ne pouvaient pas comprendre.

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

affecté; touché

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

Les zones touchées par les inondations ont besoin d'une assistance immédiate.

C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

marcher lentement

Meaning

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

Example

They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.

Ils marchent lentement dans le parc le dimanche matin.

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

accessoire; personne qui aide à commettre un crime

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

Elle a acheté des accessoires élégants pour son nouveau téléphone.

C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

aduler excessivement

Meaning

to praise or flatter excessively

Example

The fans adulated the actor after his performance.

Les fans ont adulé l'acteur après sa performance.

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

relatif aux arbres

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

Les singes sont des animaux arboricoles qui passent la majeure partie de leur temps dans les arbres.

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

prix

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

Elle a reçu un prix pour sa performance exceptionnelle.

A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

addition; processus d'ajout

Meaning

the process of adding numbers; something that is added

Example

The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.

L'ajout d'une nouvelle chambre a rendu la maison plus spacieuse.

C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

actuaire

Meaning

A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.

Example

The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.

L'actuaire a calculé le risque avant de finaliser la police d'assurance.

A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

acteur

Meaning

a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television

Example

The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.

L'acteur célèbre a gagné un prix pour sa performance dans le nouveau film.

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

arabilité

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

L'arabilité du sol dépend de la qualité du sol et de la disponibilité de l'eau.

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

publicités

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

Je saute souvent les publicités quand je regarde des vidéos en ligne.

C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

adulation excessive

Meaning

excessive admiration or flattery

Example

The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.

La chanteuse a apprécié l'adulation de ses fans.

C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur

Meaning

A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.

Example

The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.

Le ciel clair était peint d'une teinte profonde d'azur.

B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

approbation

Meaning

official permission or agreement for something

Example

The project received government approval.

Le projet a reçu l'approbation du gouvernement.

A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

déjà; auparavant; avant

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

J'ai déjà terminé mes devoirs pour aujourd'hui.

C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

absurde

Meaning

Extremely foolish or stupid.

Example

It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.

C'était une idée absurde de conduire dans la tempête sans vérifier la météo.

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

membre du conseil municipal

Meaning

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

Example

The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.

L'adjoint au maire a proposé un nouveau plan pour les parcs communautaires.

C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

approprié

Meaning

Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.

Example

His comments were not apropos of the discussion.

Ses commentaires n'étaient pas appropriés à la discussion.

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

abandon

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

L’enfant a souffert d’une profonde douleur émotionnelle à cause de l’abandon.

C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

supplication solennelle

Meaning

a solemn urging or appeal

Example

The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.

Le prêtre a fait une supplication solennelle pour la paix et l'unité.

C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

avertissement

Meaning

a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice

Example

He received an admonition for his careless work.

Il a reçu un avertissement pour son travail négligent.

A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

arriver

Meaning

to reach a destination; to come to a place

Example

The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.

Le train arrivera à la station dans dix minutes.

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.

C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

agricole

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

L'économie du pays est encore largement agricole.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

Example

Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.

Certains croient à la projection astrale, la capacité de quitter le corps et de voyager spirituellement.

C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

Meaning

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

His avarice led him to exploit his workers.

Son avarice l'a conduit à exploiter ses travailleurs.

C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

abnégation

Meaning

the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial

Example

The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.

La vie du moine était une complète abnégation des plaisirs mondains.

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 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.

A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

aéroport

Meaning

A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.

Example

We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.

Nous sommes arrivés à l'aéroport deux heures avant le vol.

C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

orner

Meaning

to decorate or add beauty to something

Example

The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.

La salle a été ornée de fleurs pour le mariage.

A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

apparaître

Meaning

to become visible or come into sight; to seem

Example

She appeared suddenly at the door.

Elle est apparue soudainement à la porte.

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

accélérer

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

Le conducteur a accéléré pour dépasser le camion.

C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

anthropomorphe

Meaning

having the form or attributes of a human

Example

The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.

La statue avait une forme anthropomorphe ressemblant à un humain.

C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

amoureux

Meaning

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

Example

The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.

Les vers du poète étaient remplis de thèmes amoureux.

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.

B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

attendre

Meaning

to wait for someone or something; to expect

Example

We await your response with great anticipation.

Nous attendons votre réponse avec grande anticipation.

C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

esthétique

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

L’architecte s’est concentré sur l’équilibre esthétique du bâtiment.

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.

C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

amulette; talisman

Meaning

an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease

Example

She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.

Elle portait un amulette en argent autour du cou pour la chance.

C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

assassiner

Meaning

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

Example

The rebels planned to assassinate the king.

Les rebelles ont planifié d'assassiner le roi.

C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

admission

Meaning

the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place

Example

No admittance without a valid ticket.

Pas d'admission sans un billet valide.

C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

angulaire

Meaning

having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles

Example

The building has an angular design with sharp corners.

Le bâtiment a un design angulaire avec des coins pointus.

C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

audible

Meaning

able to be heard; loud enough to hear

Example

The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.

La voix du conférencier était à peine audible depuis l'arrière de la grande salle.

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.

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

machine automatique

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

Il travaillait comme un automate, sans montrer aucune émotion.

C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnostique

Meaning

a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief

Example

He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.

Il se décrivait comme un agnostique plutôt qu'un athée.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anémique

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

Le médecin a prescrit des suppléments de fer pour sa condition anémique.

B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

cendre

Meaning

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Example

After the fire, only ash remained of the house.

Après l'incendie, il ne restait que des cendres de la maison.

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

autocrate

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

L'autocrate contrôlait le pays d'une main de fer.

A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

compagnie aérienne

Meaning

A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.

Example

The airline announced a discount on international tickets.

La compagnie aérienne a annoncé une réduction sur les billets internationaux.

C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

auréole

Meaning

A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.

Example

The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.

Le tableau montrait le saint avec une auréole autour de sa tête.

B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

habitudes atomiques

Meaning

Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time

Example

Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.

Développer des habitudes atomiques mène à un succès à long terme.

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

avant-garde

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

L'avant-garde du XXe siècle a redéfini l'art moderne.

B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

Meaning

easy to reach, use, or understand

Example

The museum is easily accessible by public transport.

Le musée est facilement accessible en transport public.

B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

avancée; progrès; paiement anticipé

Meaning

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

Example

Technology has made great advances in recent years.

La technologie a réalisé de grands progrès ces dernières années.

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 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.

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

agacé

Meaning

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Example

She felt annoyed by the constant noise.

Elle était agacée par le bruit constant.

A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

viser

Meaning

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

Example

He aimed the ball at the goal.

Il a visé la balle vers le but.

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.

A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

il y a

Meaning

Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.

Example

I met her two years ago.

Je l'ai rencontrée il y a deux ans.

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.

C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Honnête et ouvert

Meaning

Open and honest; without deception or trickery.

Example

The business deal was completely aboveboard.

L'accord commercial était complètement honnête et ouvert.

B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

modifier

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

Ils ont modifié le contrat pour inclure de nouvelles conditions.

C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

ascendance, domination

Meaning

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

Example

The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.

L'entreprise a acquis l'ascendance sur le marché grâce à l'innovation.

C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

sociétés agricoles

Meaning

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

Example

Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.

Les sociétés agricoles ont émergé d'un besoin de sources alimentaires stables.

A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

personne adulte; adulte

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

Example

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

Seuls les adultes sont autorisés à entrer dans cette zone.

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 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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

naturel, simple

Meaning

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

Example

Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.

Son sourire naturel a mis tout le monde à l'aise.

C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

accordéon (instrument de musique)

Meaning

a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons

Example

The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.

Le musicien a joué un air joyeux à l'accordéon.

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 /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

maudit

Meaning

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

Example

The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.

Les villageois ont évité la maison maudite sur la colline.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antithétique

Meaning

Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

Example

His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.

Ses points de vue étaient antithétiques aux valeurs de l'organisation.

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.

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

relatif à Arthur

Meaning

Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.

Example

The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.

Le roman se déroule dans un monde arthurien de chevaliers et de châteaux.

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.

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.

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 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.

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

terrain, scène

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

Le match de basket-ball aura lieu dans la nouvelle arène du centre-ville.

B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

sensibilisation

Meaning

Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.

Example

Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.

Sensibiliser est essentiel pour sauver les papillons.

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

bracelet de cheville

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

Elle portait un beau bracelet de cheville en argent à son pied gauche.

A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

en fait

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

Elle a en fait terminé le projet avant la date prévue.

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.

B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

Meaning

able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable

Example

Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.

Votre proposition est acceptable pour le comité.

B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

administration; gestion

Meaning

the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization

Example

The university administration announced new policies.

L'administration universitaire a annoncé de nouvelles politiques.