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A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

être d'accord
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
Nous sommes tous d'accord que le plan est excellent.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurologique
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
La méditation a des effets neurologiques positifs sur la santé mentale.
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

assiéger, harceler
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
L'entreprise était assiégée par des plaintes constantes de ses clients.
C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

fragilité
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
La vieillesse vient souvent avec une fragilité physique.
C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

cybernétique
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
La cybernétique joue un rôle crucial dans l'intelligence artificielle.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

préoccupation, affaire de préoccupation
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Les problèmes environnementaux nous concernent tous.
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

décimation
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
La décimation de la ville a laissé des milliers de sans-abri.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

supporter
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Elle est une grande supportrice du refuge local pour animaux.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

dégoûtant
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
L'odeur venant de la poubelle était absolument dégoûtante.
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

se promener lentement
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Nous avons flâné le long de la rivière, nous arrêtant de temps en temps pour observer les bateaux.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogant; hautain
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Elle lui lança un regard arrogant et s'éloigna.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

poing; coup de poing
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Il a levé son poing en signe de victoire après avoir gagné le championnat.
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

agitation
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
L'agitation soudaine au marché a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

magnétique
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Le champ magnétique de la Terre nous protège des radiations solaires nuisibles.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

pleurer
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Ils se sont réunis pour pleurer la perte de leur ami.
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

chêne
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
Le vieux chêne a fourni de l'ombre à tout le jardin.
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

vélo
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
Elle monte son vélo pour aller au travail tous les jours.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

suppliant
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
L'homme suppliant a supplié pour miséricorde aux pieds du roi.
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

génisse
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
L'agriculteur a élevé une génisse pour la production laitière.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

papetier
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
Le stationnaire a recommandé les meilleurs stylos pour les examens.
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

parfois
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
Parfois, je me promène le soir.
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

griffe
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
Le chat a étendu ses griffes acérées pour grimper à l'arbre.
A2 verb /riːtʃ/

reach

atteindre
Meaning
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something
Example
We will reach the station in ten minutes.
Nous atteindrons la station en dix minutes.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

statique
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Elle étudie la statique dans le cadre de son cours d'ingénierie.
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

relatif à la débauche
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
Les étudiants ont organisé une fête débauchée après les examens.
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

extase, ravissement
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
Elle écoutait la musique avec extase.
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

rappel
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
Il a réglé un rappel pour appeler sa mère à son anniversaire.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

inventer
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
Thomas Edison a inventé l'ampoule électrique.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

concours de beauté
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Elle a remporté la première place au concours de beauté
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

toundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Les ours polaires errent à travers la toundra glacée.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

clarifier
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
L'enseignant clarifie le concept difficile.
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

vengeance
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
Elle a cherché à se venger de ceux qui ont trahi sa confiance.
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

modernisation
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
La modernisation des industries réduit la pollution.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

malin
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Les médecins ont confirmé que la tumeur était maligne.
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

technicien
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
Le technicien a réparé l'ordinateur en une heure.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

prévision
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
Les prévisions météorologiques ont prévu de fortes pluies pour tout le week-end.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

aduler
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Les critiques adulent le nouveau film.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

superfluité
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
La pièce était remplie d'une superfluité de décorations.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

disproportion
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
Il y a une claire disproportion entre les riches et les pauvres dans de nombreuses sociétés.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

enfreindre
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Copier ce logiciel sans permission enfreindra les lois sur le droit d'auteur.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

non reconnu
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Ses contributions au projet sont restées non reconnues.
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

bohémien
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
Elle a décoré son appartement dans un style bohémien avec des tissus colorés.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

écosystème
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un écosystème équilibré est crucial pour la durabilité environnementale.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

mouchoir
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Elle porte toujours un mouchoir propre dans son sac à main.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

notifications
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Désactivez les notifications pour rester concentré.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

hymne national
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
L’hymne national a été joué avant le match international.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

souvenir
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Elle a gardé le billet comme un souvenir de leur premier concert ensemble.
B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

modeste
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
Malgré son succès, il est resté modeste et gentil.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

subside
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
Le gouvernement fournit une subvention pour contrôler les prix.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

primitif, fondamental
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
La peur est l'une des émotions les plus primales que les humains ressentent.
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrer
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
Les embouteillages ont frustré tous les passagers.
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

nonchalance
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
Elle a répondu aux questions difficiles avec une surprenante nonchalance.
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

citrouille
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
Nous avons sculpté une lanterne de citrouille à partir d'une grosse citrouille.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

terne
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
La pièce semblait terne avec ses murs gris et son éclairage faible.
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

coup; toc
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
Il y a eu un grand coup à la porte tard dans la nuit.
A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Previous

précédent
Meaning
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former
Example
I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.
J'ai révisé le chapitre précédent avant de commencer le nouveau.
C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

interdépendance
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
L'interdépendance des pays a conduit à une coopération accrue.
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

certification
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
Elle a obtenu sa certification professionnelle après avoir terminé le programme de formation.
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantaisiste, irréaliste
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
L'histoire était trop fantaisiste pour être vraie.
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

obéissance
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
Son obéissance aux règles a impressionné le comité.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

fougueux
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
Le garçon fougueux courait autour du champ sans souci.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

législateur
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
Moïse est souvent considéré comme un grand législateur dans l'histoire.
B1 noun /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/

economist

économiste
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in economics.
Example
The economist predicted a rise in inflation.
L'économiste a prédit une hausse de l'inflation.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

estimable
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Ses réalisations estimables ont inspiré toute la communauté.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

coolie
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
Le coolie portait des sacs lourds à la gare.
A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

dessin animé
Meaning
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
Example
Children love watching cartoons on TV.
Les enfants adorent regarder des dessins animés à la télévision.
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

relatif aux lois de Newton
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
Le scientifique a expliqué les lois du mouvement newtoniennes.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

incompréhensible
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
Le cours du professeur était tellement rapide qu'il est devenu incompréhensible.
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

inférence
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
Les scientifiques font des inférences basées sur des données expérimentales.
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

gestation
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
La période de gestation d'un éléphant dure près de deux ans.
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

péon
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
Le péon du bureau a remis les dossiers à chaque département.
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

jamais
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
Je n'ai jamais vu un coucher de soleil aussi beau.
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

une entrée violente soudaine; une invasion ou une incursion; une explosion ou une éruption soudaine
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
L'irruption de l'armée dans le territoire ennemi a pris les forces adverses complètement au dépourvu.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

fatalisme
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Il a adopté le fatalisme, croyant que rien de ce qu'il faisait ne pouvait changer son destin.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

sonnet
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare a écrit de nombreux sonnets célèbres sur l'amour et la beauté.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tectonique
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Les mouvements tectoniques causent des tremblements de terre et la formation des montagnes.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

ovale
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
L'artiste a peint une forme ovale au centre de la toile.
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

tramway
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
Le tramway s'est arrêté à chaque station du centre-ville.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

charognard / collecteur de déchets
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Les vautours sont des scavengers naturels qui nettoient l'environnement.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

à toute allure
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Elle s'est précipitée à toute allure dans le nouveau projet.
B1 adjective ɪkˈstriːm

extreme

extrême
Meaning
Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Example
Extreme weather patterns disrupt ecosystems.
Les modèles météorologiques extrêmes perturbent les écosystèmes.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

concept
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Le concept de poursuivre deux lapins enseigne la concentration.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisé
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
Les enfants vaccinés sont immunisés contre de nombreuses maladies.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

une performance en direct d'un musicien, groupe ou artiste; aussi un travail temporaire
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
Le groupe a un gig ce soir au club local.
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

brusquement
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Les prix ont augmenté brusquement après l'annonce.
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

pot en terre cuite
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
Le pot en terre cuite garde l'eau naturellement fraîche en été.
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

bonheur
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

proposition, plan
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
L'entreprise a fait une proposition commerciale aux investisseurs.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

décourager
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
L'échec ne doit pas vous décourager de recommencer.
A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

tricher
Meaning
to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage
Example
He cheats on the exam by copying answers.
Il triche à l'examen en copiant des réponses.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

rauque
Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
Il a parlé d'une voix rauque après avoir crié toute la journée.
B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

vinaigre
Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
J'ai ajouté du vinaigre à la vinaigrette pour plus de saveur.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

inhibé
Meaning
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.
Example
He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.
Il était trop inhibé pour exprimer ses vrais sentiments.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

blanchisseuse
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
La blanchisseuse a livré les vêtements fraîchement lavés à la maison.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

minimiser
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
Il a tendance à minimiser ses réalisations.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

volontaire
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Elle a fait un don volontaire à la charité.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

infuser
Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
Le professeur a essayé d'infuser à ses élèves un amour pour la lecture.
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornade
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
La tornade a détruit plusieurs maisons dans le village.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

transformé en os, rigide
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
L'entreprise avait une structure de gestion rigide qui résistait à l'innovation.
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

bonheur
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

joli; beau; attrayant
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
Elle portait une jolie robe à la fête.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

content; heureux; ravi;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Je suis content de te voir après tout ce temps.
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

jument
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
La belle jument galopait à travers le pré.
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

histoire
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
Le vieil homme a raconté une histoire de ses aventures.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

inexplicable
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
Elle ressentait une peur inexplicable en entrant dans la pièce sombre.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

intelligemment; avec style; rapidement
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Il était bien habillé pour la réunion d'affaires.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

invalide
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Le tribunal a déclaré le contrat invalide.
C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

gamme complète
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
Ses émotions sont passées de la joie à la tristesse en quelques minutes.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

bonheur
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

foulard
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
Elle portait un foulard rouge sur la tête.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

répandu
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
La corruption était répandue dans l'ancien système gouvernemental.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

errant; migratoire; voyageur
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
Le faucon pèlerin est connu pour sa vitesse incroyable.
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

bref
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
Sa réponse brève rendit tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

défini; clair; spécifique
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Nous avons besoin d'une réponse définitive pour demain.
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

joyeux
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
Elle entra dans la pièce avec un sourire joyeux qui remonta le moral de tout le monde.
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

approvisionnement. fourniture.
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
Les chaînes d'approvisionnement garantissent la disponibilité des ressources.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

interne
Meaning
situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something
Example
The company is conducting an internal audit this month.
L'entreprise effectue un audit interne ce mois-ci.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

être approprié
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Il serait approprié que l'entreprise écoute ses clients.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Elle jouait des chants dévotionnels sur l'harmonium au temple.
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

chancelier / recteur
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
Le chancelier a prononcé un discours inspirant lors de la cérémonie de remise des diplômes.