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C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

poste de conseiller
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
Il a été honoré du poste de conseiller après des années de service.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

stable
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
La forte force nucléaire maintient le noyau stable.
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

décanter
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
Elle a soigneusement versé le vin dans un verre propre.
A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

cinquante
Meaning
the number 50
Example
The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.
Le stade peut accueillir cinquante mille personnes.
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

irresponsabilité
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
L'accident a été causé par son irresponsabilité au travail.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

commencer
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Je commencerai mes études demain.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

se profiler
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Les nuages sombres suggéraient qu'une tempête était imminente.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

amertume
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Elle a parlé avec amertume de son ancien employeur.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

collant
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Le bonbon est trop collant pour être mangé à la main.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

démontrer
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Le professeur a démontré l'expérience à la classe.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

déforestation
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
La déforestation accélère la perte de biodiversité.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

viande de cerf
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Le restaurant sert de délicieux steaks de venaison.
A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

citron
Meaning
a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
Elle a pressé un citron dans son thé.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

schiste
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
La région est riche en schiste et en dépôts de gaz naturel.
A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

renard
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
Le renard rouge est connu pour sa nature rusée.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

grandiose
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
Il avait des projets grandioses de construire une ville futuriste dans le désert.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

enchanter
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
Le conteur a enchanté les enfants avec ses histoires.
B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

interrompre
Meaning
to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something
Example
She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.
Elle a essayé de ne pas interrompre pendant qu'il parlait.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

principal; dirigeant; le plus important
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Elle est une experte de premier plan en sciences de l'environnement.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

flatterie; discours flatteur
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Sa flatterie n'a pas pu convaincre qui que ce soit de sa sincérité.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

craintif
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
L'étudiant craintif a hésité à poser une question au professeur.
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

draconien
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
Les nouvelles régulations ont été critiquées comme draconiennes.
A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

cinquième
Meaning
constituting number five in a sequence
Example
She lives on the fifth floor of the building.
Elle vit au cinquième étage de l'immeuble.
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

négligence
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
L'accident a été causé par la négligence du conducteur.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

assistant
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
L'assistant du sénateur a organisé la réunion avec les journalistes.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

étrangler/contrôler la vitesse
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
Le conducteur a ralenti la voiture en réduisant la puissance du moteur.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

croissance
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
La croissance économique améliore les conditions de vie.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

lettré; éduqué; bien éduqué
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
C'est une personne très lettrée qui lit abondamment.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

global, englobant, tout-en-un
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
Le thème global du livre est la résilience humaine.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relatif
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
Le coût de la vie est relatif à votre niveau de revenu.
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

simultanément
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Il a travaillé sur deux projets simultanément.
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

ingénierie
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
L'ingénierie génétique transforme les pratiques agricoles.
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

indiscipline
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
L’indiscipline parmi les étudiants a perturbé l’environnement d’apprentissage.
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

augmentation ou expansion
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
L'entreprise a investi dans l'augmentation de sa main-d'œuvre.
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

technique
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
Elle a appris une nouvelle technique de respiration dans le cours de yoga.
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

Aventure
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
Les voyages d'aventure sont aimés par les chercheurs de sensations.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

réflexion profonde
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
Elle s'assit en profonde réflexion avant de prendre sa décision.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

vitamine
Meaning
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
Les fruits et légumes sont des sources riches en vitamines.
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

écotoxicologie
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
L'écotoxicologie étudie les effets des pesticides sur la faune.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

prémonitoire
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Il a ignoré les signes prémonitoires de la maladie.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

oral; relatif à la bouche
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
L'examen oral évaluera vos compétences orales.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

protestation
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Sa protestation contre les règles injustes a été ignorée.
A2 adjective /tʌf/

tough

dur
Meaning
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
Example
He had a tough day at work.
Il a eu une journée difficile au travail.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

annulation
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
La compagnie a annoncé l’annulation de plusieurs vols.
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

volonté
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
Elle a quitté le travail de son propre gré.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

poisson plat
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Les poissons plats comme la sole et la limande sont excellents pour le grill.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

conditions climatiques
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Des conditions climatiques spécifiques sont nécessaires pour les chutes de neige.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

théocratie
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
La théocratie fusionne souvent l'autorité religieuse avec le pouvoir politique.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

précéder
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Une brève introduction précède chaque chapitre.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

confidentialité
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
La confidentialité est cruciale dans la sécurité des données.
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

laminer
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
Elle a laminé ses documents importants pour les protéger des dommages.
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

rebelle
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
L'enseignant avait du mal à gérer les élèves rebelles.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

bilieux
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Il est devenu bilieux après avoir entendu la critique injuste.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotisme
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Il a étudié l'hypnotisme dans le cadre de son diplôme en psychologie.
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

un morceau
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
Il m'a donné un morceau de gâteau.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

tendance à s'écarter du sujet principal
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
Le style digressif de l'orateur a rendu la conférence difficile à suivre.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

sans argent; extrêmement pauvre; complètement sans fonds
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
Après avoir perdu son emploi, il est devenu sans argent.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

récupérer
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Le monde lutte pour se remettre de la pandémie.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

richesse
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
La création de richesse implique la construction d'actifs qui rapportent pendant que vous dormez.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

déguisement; camouflage
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
L'espion portait un déguisement élaboré pour éviter d'être reconnu par les ennemis.
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratifier
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
Le gouvernement a ratifié l'accord commercial.
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

blague; plaisanterie; chose dite pour faire rire
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
Tout le monde a ri de sa blague drôle pendant la soirée du dîner.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

agilité
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
L'agilité mentale est essentielle pour résoudre les problèmes.
B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

routine, habitude, séquence fixe
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
Une routine bien structurée améliore la productivité.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

poulain
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
Le fermier a entraîné le jeune poulain à accepter une selle.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

séjour temporaire
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Elle a apprécié un bref séjour à Paris pendant l'été.
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulvériser
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
La machine peut pulvériser des pierres en poussière.
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

augmenter
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
L'espérance de vie augmente avec les progrès des soins de santé.
A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

ensemble
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
Nous devons travailler ensemble pour résoudre ce problème.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

hébergement temporaire
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Les soldats ont trouvé un hébergement temporaire dans la maison abandonnée.
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

corsage
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
Elle portait une robe avec un corsage brodé.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

costume
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Elle a porté un magnifique costume pour la fête d'Halloween.
B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

implication
Meaning
A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.
Example
The implication of climate change is severe.
L'implication du changement climatique est grave.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

collectif
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Le Jour de la Victoire représente notre fierté collective.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

climat
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
Le changement climatique affecte toutes les régions à l'échelle mondiale.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

tolérant; indulgent; miséricordieux; pas strict dans la punition ou le jugement
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
Le professeur était tolérant avec les élèves qui ont rendu leurs devoirs en retard.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

tendu
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
La corde était tendue entre les deux poteaux.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

irréfragable
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
La constitution garantit certains droits irréfragables à chaque citoyen.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

contrebalancer
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
L'exercice peut contrebalancer les effets négatifs du stress.
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

église
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
L'ancienne église du village a été construite au XVIIIe siècle.
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

privilégié
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Les membres bénéficient d'un traitement préférentiel au club.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

débutant
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
En tant que débutant en programmation, elle avait besoin d'une orientation constante.
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.
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

discriminatoire
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
Les politiques discriminatoires ont déclenché des protestations.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

traverser
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Nous avons traversé la rivière en utilisant un pont en bois.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

graine
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
J'ai planté une graine dans le jardin.
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

colonne avec une figure féminine sculptée
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
Le temple antique comportait une caryatide soutenant le toit.
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

lâche
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
Seul un lâche trahirait son ami le plus proche.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

piéger
Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.
La police a tenté de piéger le criminel avec de fausses preuves.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

se vautrer
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
il s'est vautré devant son patron pour éviter la punition.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

feuilles de curry
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Les feuilles de curry fraîches ajoutent une saveur authentique aux plats indiens.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

superviseur
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Le superviseur a vérifié les progrès de chaque employé.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

roulant
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Ils ont roulé à travers les collines ondulantes de la campagne.
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

synchronisé, énergisé, coordonné
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
Les équipes ont été synchronisées pour maximiser la productivité.
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

la laisse
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
Le chien était en laisse pendant la promenade.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

superflu
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Son discours contenait trop de détails superflus.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

théâtral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Sa performance théâtrale a récolté les applaudissements du public.
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

déclencher
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
Le bruit fort a déclenché le système d'alarme.
C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

intrusion de salinité
Meaning
The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
Example
Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.
L'intrusion de salinité affecte les régions côtières.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

ruche
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
L'agriculteur a construit une nouvelle ruche pour produire du miel biologique.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

bipède
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Les humains sont des exemples d'êtres bipèdes.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

scarabée
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
Le scarabée noir s'est précipité sur le chemin du jardin.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

production hydroélectrique
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
La production hydroélectrique favorise les énergies vertes.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

centrifugeuse
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
Le technicien de laboratoire a utilisé une centrifugeuse pour séparer les cellules sanguines du plasma.
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

un petit enclos ou cage pour les poules ou autres oiseaux
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
Le fermier vérifiait les poules dans le poulailler chaque matin.
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

fléau
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
La sécheresse a été un fléau pour les cultures du fermier.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

frénétique
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Elle a passé un appel frénétique à sa famille après l'accident.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

séraphin
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
Le vitrail représentait un séraphin avec des ailes déployées.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

équiper
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
Les soldats étaient équipés de tout l'équipement de combat.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

nouveauté
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
La nouveauté de l'invention a attiré les investisseurs.
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

cautériser
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
Le médecin a cautérisé la blessure pour arrêter le saignement.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

disciple; partisan
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Le célèbre philosophe avait de nombreux disciples qui ont répandu ses enseignements dans le monde entier.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

rond
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
Le bébé avait des joues rondes que tout le monde adorait.
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

progressivement; petit à petit
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
Le temps est devenu progressivement plus chaud au printemps.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

soulagé
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Elle s'est sentie soulagée après avoir entendu la bonne nouvelle.
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

sommeil de qualité
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
Le sommeil de qualité améliore la fonction cognitive et la santé en général.
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

garantie
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
L'entreprise garantit un remboursement si le produit est défectueux.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

impatience
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Son impatience grandissait à mesure que la réunion s'éternisait.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

trouble
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
L'eau de la rivière est devenue trouble après les fortes pluies.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

littéraire
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Elle est une figure bien connue dans le monde littéraire.
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.