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B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

aide
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Les bénévoles ont fourni de l'aide aux victimes de l'inondation.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

après
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
Nous sommes allés manger une glace après le film.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

bouche bée
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Elle resta bouche bée devant la vue à couper le souffle.
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

aquatique
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
Les espèces aquatiques sont menacées par la pollution.
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

âne
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
Le fermier a utilisé un âne pour transporter de lourdes charges.
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

argument
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
Son argument était basé sur la majorité.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

avouer ouvertement
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Il avoua sa loyauté à la cause sans hésitation.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

stupéfier
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Le tour final du magicien a stupéfié le public.
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.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

agresser
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
L'armée a choisi de ne pas agresser sans provocation.
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

absence
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Son absence à la réunion a été remarquée par tout le monde.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

tablier
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Elle a noué un tablier autour de sa taille avant de cuisiner le dîner.
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

activement
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
Il est activement impliqué dans les services communautaires.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentellement
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Il a accidentellement fait tomber le verre.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

angoisse
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Elle était dans une profonde angoisse après avoir entendu la nouvelle tragique.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

au milieu de
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
L'équipe est restée calme au milieu du chaos.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

aberration, déviation, anomalie
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
Le scientifique a rejeté les données comme une aberration.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

accepter sans protester
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Elle a décidé d'accepter sans protester les souhaits de ses parents.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Le prêtre lui a accordé l'absolution pour ses péchés.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

critiquer
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
Le professeur a critiqué les erreurs négligentes de l'élève.
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

amphibien
Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
Une grenouille est un amphibien courant qui vit à la fois dans l'eau et sur terre.
C1 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.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

assembler
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
les étudiants se sont réunis dans la salle pour la réunion.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

approuver
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
Le comité approuvera la nouvelle politique demain.
B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

automatiser
Meaning
To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.
Example
Many companies automate their processes to save time.
De nombreuses entreprises automatisent leurs processus pour gagner du temps.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomie
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
L'agronomie se concentre sur la gestion des sols et la production de cultures.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

anachronisme
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Utiliser une machine à écrire aujourd'hui ressemble à un anachronisme.
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 /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

esthète
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
L'esthète admirait les détails subtils de la peinture.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

archives
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Elle a visité les archives nationales pour rechercher l'histoire de sa famille.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

audace
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Son audace à remettre en question l'autorité était admirable.
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

je
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
Aujourd'hui, je suis heureux.
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.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

académie
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Il s'est inscrit dans une académie militaire.
B2 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 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

alignement
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
L'alignement des planètes était parfait pour l'événement céleste.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

atteint
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La région a atteint des progrès remarquables.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

disponibilité
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
La disponibilité de l'eau potable est cruciale pour la santé.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

n'importe quoi
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Tu peux me demander n'importe quoi sur le projet.
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

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

allure

attirer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Le beau jardin a attiré les visiteurs de loin.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

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

arrant

complet, absolu
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Son excuse était des bêtises complètes.
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.
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

aquaponie
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
L'aquaponie utilise l'eau efficacement en intégrant l'élevage de poissons et la culture de plantes.
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

agrégat, ensemble
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
Les données ont été agrégées pour fournir une image plus claire du marché.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

anthropomorphique
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
Le dessin animé montre un chat anthropomorphique marchant sur deux pattes.
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

douteux
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
L'histoire de lui sauvant le village est probablement douteuse.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostile à l'ordre social
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Son comportement antisocial rendait difficile de se faire des amis.
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

abordable
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
Ce restaurant propose des repas abordables pour les familles.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

amer et en colère
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
Le débat est devenu acrimonieux après le commentaire controversé.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

relatif à l'oreille
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Le médecin a utilisé un thermomètre auriculaire pour vérifier la température du patient.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

affectueusement
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Elle a étreint sa grand-mère affectueusement.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

bras plein
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Elle a porté un bras plein de livres à la bibliothèque.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

adjurer
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
Le témoin a été adjuré de dire la vérité au tribunal.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

adoption
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
L'adoption des véhicules électriques augmente dans le monde entier.
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

réaliser
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Elle a travaillé dur pour réaliser son rêve de devenir médecin.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

abri ombragé formé par des arbres ou des plantes grimpantes
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
Ils se reposaient sous l'arbor couvert de roses.
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

fourmi
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
La fourmi a transporté un morceau qui était deux fois sa taille.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

assentiment
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Elle a hoché la tête en silence.
C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

affinité
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
Elle a une affinité pour la musique classique.
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

alphabétique
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
Les noms étaient listés dans l'ordre alphabétique.
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

ajouter
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Elle a décidé d'ajouter une note à la fin du rapport.
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 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.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

supposition
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Sa supposition sur la météo s'est avérée incorrecte.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

accrétion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
L'accrétion de richesse lui a permis d'investir dans divers projets.
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

responsable
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
Rester responsable aide à réduire les retards.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomique
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
La structure atomique de l'hydrogène est la plus simple.
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

acné
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
Un nettoyage régulier et une alimentation équilibrée peuvent aider à réduire l'acné.
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.
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.
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 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

artificiellement;
Meaning
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
Example
The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.
Le lac a été créé artificiellement pour des fins d'irrigation.
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 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abonder
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Les opportunités abondent dans le domaine de la technologie.
A1 preposition /æt/

at

à
Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
Elle est arrivée à l'heure à l'aéroport.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

amitié
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
Le traité a aidé à maintenir l'amitié entre les nations voisines.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

vêtement
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Elle portait un vêtement traditionnel lors de la cérémonie du mariage.
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

domicile
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
Ils nous ont invités dans leur humble domicile.
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

accoutumer
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Il lui a fallu un moment pour s'adapter au nouvel environnement.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

avec colère
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Elle a parlé avec colère en entendant la nouvelle.
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.
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

américain
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
Elle est une citoyenne américaine.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

toujours; pour toujours; à tout moment
Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
Elle arrive toujours tôt au travail.
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

avocat
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
L'avocat a présenté des preuves solides pour défendre son client devant le tribunal.
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

acidifier
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
Les agriculteurs craignent que la pollution acidifie le sol.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

apothéose, point culminant
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Beaucoup considèrent la Renaissance comme l'apothéose de l'art et de la culture en Europe.
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

abhorrer
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
Elle abhorre la cruauté envers les animaux.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

sida
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
Le SIDA est un problème de santé mondial majeur.
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

officier militaire agissant comme assistant confident d'un officier supérieur
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
Le général était accompagné de son aide-de-camp lors de la cérémonie.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

asile
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Les réfugiés ont demandé l'asile dans le pays voisin.
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

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

apparition

apparition fantomatique
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Les enfants ont été effrayés par l'apparition soudaine dans la vieille maison.
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

addiction
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
Son addiction aux jeux vidéo a affecté ses études.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

commodités
Meaning
useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience
Example
The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
L'hôtel propose des commodités modernes telles que le Wi-Fi gratuit et une piscine.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

accréditation
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
L'accréditation garantit la crédibilité institutionnelle.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

abominable / épouvantable
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
La performance de l'équipe était abominable.
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

assassinat
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
L'assassinat du président a choqué la nation.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

alléguer
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Le témoin a allégué que l'homme était sur les lieux du crime.
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 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axiome
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Les actions parlent plus fort que les mots, c'est un axiome bien connu.
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

acoustique
Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
Nous avons enregistré une version acoustique de la chanson dans une pièce calme.
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.
A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

tout
Meaning
the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something
Example
She spent all her money on books.
Elle a dépensé tout son argent en livres.
B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

joint
Meaning
joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something
Example
The file is attached to the email.
Le fichier est joint à l’e-mail.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabétiquement
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Les noms sont classés alphabétiquement dans le registre.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrologie
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
Elle a étudié l'astrologie pour comprendre son avenir.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

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