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B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

altitude
Meaning
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Example
The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
L'avion vole à une altitude de 30 000 pieds.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

rejeter
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
Elle a rejeté son invitation au dîner.
B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

confirmer
Meaning
to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
Example
The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.
L'hôtel confirmera votre réservation par e-mail.
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

utilité
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
L'utilité de cet outil est devenue évidente pendant le projet.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Elle est devenue sentimentale en regardant de vieilles photos de famille.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

jeux olympiques
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Les Jeux Olympiques réunissent les meilleurs athlètes du monde.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

irréfléchi
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
C'était incogitant de sa part de faire un commentaire aussi grossier.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

difficile à lire, de mauvais caractère
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Son écriture était difficile à lire et presque illisible.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

généralité
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
Le discours était plein de généralités et manquait de détails concrets.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

petite fiole
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
Le médecin lui a donné un flacon de médicament.
B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

sombre; peu de lumière; faible
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
La pièce était sombre, avec seulement une petite bougie pour la lumière.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

avant du navire
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Les marins ont rangé des cordes supplémentaires dans l'avant du navire.
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

coordonner
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
Nous devons coordonner nos efforts pour terminer le projet à temps.
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

autel
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
Le marié et la mariée se sont tenus devant l'autel pendant la cérémonie.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

difficile
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
L'escalade de la montagne était difficile mais gratifiante.
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

réunion
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
Nous avons assisté à une réunion familiale le week-end dernier.
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

réservé
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
Après l'incident, il est devenu réservé et a évité ses amis.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

négligent; inattentif;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
Elle ne faisait pas attention au danger autour d'elle.
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

rire avec joie
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
Le public a ri de joie aux remarques ingénieuses du comédien.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

phrases
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Apprenez des phrases courantes pour un usage quotidien.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

réalité virtuelle
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La réalité virtuelle (VR) est largement utilisée dans les jeux et les simulations de formation.
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

niche de marché, segment spécialisé, marché cible
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
Trouver le bon créneau est essentiel pour réussir dans les affaires.
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

disparaître progressivement
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
La tension dans la pièce a lentement disparu.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

éclairage
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
L'éclairage du restaurant a créé une atmosphère chaleureuse et confortable.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

relatif aux glaciers
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Les montagnes étaient couvertes de glace glaciaire.
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

triste
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
Elle se sentait triste après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

endorphine
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.
Example
Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.
L'exercice libère des endorphines, réduisant le stress et la douleur.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

pertinence
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
Le professeur a remis en question la pertinence de l'exemple par rapport au sujet.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

sans effusion de sang
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
La révolution était étonnamment sans effusion de sang.
A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

facile
Meaning
not difficult; requiring little effort
Example
The exam was surprisingly easy.
L'examen était étonnamment facile.
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

regarder
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
Regarde le beau coucher du soleil dans le ciel.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

imitation humoristique
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
Le comédien a parodié le discours du politicien pour divertir le public.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

innombrable; infini
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
Le tremblement de terre a causé des dommages innombrables à la ville.
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

sorcellerie
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
Dans les temps anciens, de nombreuses personnes croyaient à la sorcellerie.
C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

laïcs
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
L'église a accueilli les laïcs pour participer à l'événement.
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

arum
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
Les feuilles d'Arum sont couramment utilisées dans la cuisine indienne pour la cuisson.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

cartes mémoire
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Les cartes mémoire aident à la mémorisation rapide.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

résister / supporter
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Ce bâtiment peut résister à de forts tremblements de terre.
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

se lier d'amitié
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
Elle s'est liée d'amitié avec le nouvel élève à l'école.
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

coordinateur résident
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
Le coordinateur résident a accueilli tous les représentants.
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

jouabilité
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
La jouabilité de l'équipe était innovante.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

inversement; de manière opposée
Meaning
in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner
Example
The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.
Le prix des biens est inversement lié à leur disponibilité sur le marché.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

différer
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Les opinions diffèrent sur cette question.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

graisses
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Les graisses saines des noix et des avocats soutiennent la fonction cérébrale.
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

dévastrer
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
L'ouragan a dévasté la ville côtière.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

courtage
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Le courtage immobilier les a aidés à trouver une nouvelle maison.
A1 verb /ɡet/

get

obtenir
Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
J'ai besoin d'aller chercher du lait à l'épicerie.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

marché
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Le marché de la ville est bondé chaque vendredi matin.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

moto
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Il roule en moto tous les jours pour aller au travail.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

augmentation de la salinité
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
L'irrigation excessive peut entraîner une augmentation de la salinité des terres agricoles.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

organe
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Le cœur est un organe important dans le corps humain.
B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

récolte
Meaning
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
Example
The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.
Les agriculteurs ont récolté leur riz en automne.
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

prendre sa retraite
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
Elle a décidé de prendre sa retraite après avoir travaillé pendant 40 ans.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

l'édition
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Il travaille dans l'industrie de l'édition en tant qu'éditeur.
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

rabat-joie
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
Ne sois pas un rabat-joie à la fête.
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

trop théâtral
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
Sa performance semblait trop théâtrale et artificielle.
B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

nécessaire
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
Un visa est nécessaire pour entrer dans le pays.
C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

floraison
Meaning
The process, state, or period of flowering.
Example
The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.
Le jardin a atteint son apogée de floraison au printemps.
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

foule
Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
Les touristes ont envahi les rues pendant le festival.
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

présidentiel
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
L'élection présidentielle est prévue pour le mois prochain.
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

illettrisme
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
L'illettrisme conduit souvent à la pauvreté et au chômage.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

merveilleux
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance merveilleuse sur scène.
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

stimulation
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
La stimulation réduit le stress et aide à la relaxation.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

Conifère
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
La forêt est dominée par des conifères comme le pin et l'épicéa.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inactif; dormant; temporairement suspendu; pas actuellement actif
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
Le volcan est inactif depuis plus d'un siècle.
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

se rendre à; recourir à
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
Après le dîner, elle se rendit dans sa chambre pour lire.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

classique, exceptionnel
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
Ce film est un exemple classique de la comédie des années 90.
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

insolence
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
L'enseignant a été choqué par l'insolence de l'élève.
B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

lièvre
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
Le lièvre a couru rapidement à travers le champ.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

trophée
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Elle a fièrement exposé le trophée qu'elle a gagné lors de la compétition.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postuler
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Les scientifiques postulent que la vie existe sur d'autres planètes.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

postérieur; fesses; bas du dos
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
Le cheval s'est blessé le postérieur pendant la chute.
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

fiancé
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Elle l'a présenté comme son fiancé.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Elle a écrit une critique élogieuse du nouveau livre.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

pestilentiel
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
L'atmosphère pestilentielle du marais rendait les gens malades.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

moqueur
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
Sa nature moqueuse l'a rendu populaire parmi ses collègues.
B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

végétarien
Meaning
a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism
Example
She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.
Elle est devenue végétarienne pour des raisons de santé et environnementales.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

insectes nuisibles, ravageurs
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Les insectes nuisibles peuvent endommager les cultures et causer des maladies.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sensuel
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Le jardin était rempli de couleurs et de fragrances sensuelles.
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

soulèvement
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
Le soulèvement a marqué le début de la révolution.
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

cryptique, énigmatique, obscure
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
Le message était cryptique et difficile à déchiffrer.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

typhon
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
Le typhon a causé des inondations graves dans les zones côtières.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

compétence
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Sa compétence en tant que gestionnaire a impressionné le conseil.
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

présidence
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
Il a été élu à la présidence en 2020.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

exception
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
La plupart des étudiants ont réussi l'examen, à l'exception de quelques-uns qui étaient absents.
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

zinnia
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
Le jardin était rempli de zinnias brillantes de différentes couleurs.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

stupéfiant
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
La performance du magicien était tout simplement stupéfiante.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

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.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

secteur
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Le secteur technologique croît rapidement.
C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

infiltration, accès secret
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
La cybersécurité empêche l'infiltration des données sensibles.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulent
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
Le pays a traversé une période turbulente de changement politique.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

salutation; expression de bons vœux
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
La lettre a commencé par une salutation formelle.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

gentil
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
La synagogue a accueilli à la fois les juifs et les gentils.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

factuel; basé sur les faits; vrai
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
Le rapport contient uniquement des informations factuelles.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

hâtif; précipité
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
Ne prends pas de décisions hâtives quand tu es en colère.
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.
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

désillusion
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
Le scandale a désillusionné de nombreux électeurs.
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

contraction
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
La contraction économique a entraîné une augmentation du chômage.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

Ne nécessitant pas l'utilisation de mots ou de discours; communiqué par des gestes, le langage corporel ou les expressions faciales.
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
Les indices non verbaux sont aussi importants que les mots.
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

blocus
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
Le blocus naval a empêché les fournitures d'atteindre le port.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

responsabilité sociale
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
La responsabilité sociale doit faire partie du programme éducatif.
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

chroniqueur
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
Le chroniqueur a écrit un article sur le changement climatique.
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

irradier
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
Le scientifique a utilisé une lampe pour irradier l'échantillon.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

déférence
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Il a montré de la déférence envers son mentor âgé.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

examiner ou inspecter de près et en profondeur
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Le scientifique a scruté les données avant de publier ses conclusions.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

moyens; ressources; méthode;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
Ils n'ont pas les moyens de se permettre des vacances aussi chères.
A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

difficile
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
Gérer les défis urbains devient de plus en plus difficile.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

rejeter avec dédain
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Elle a rejeté son offre d'aide avec mépris.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

perturber
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Le bruit soudain a perturbé les étudiants pendant l'examen.
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

pancréas
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Le pancréas joue un rôle vital dans la digestion et la régulation du sucre sanguin.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

flatteur
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Son comportement flatteur agacé ses collègues.
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

envoyer
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
L'entreprise a envoyé de l'aide aux victimes des inondations.
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

s'écarter temporairement du sujet principal
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
Le professeur a commencé à digresser du sujet principal de la conférence.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

impur
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
L'eau impure a causé des problèmes de santé dans le village.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

aliment
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Les fruits et légumes sont des aliments importants pour un corps sain.
A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

radio
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
FAST est le plus grand télescope radio du monde.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

dévastateur
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
Le tremblement de terre a eu un effet dévastateur sur la ville.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

expliquer
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
Le professeur a expliqué le concept difficile aux étudiants.
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

rebondir
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
Le ballon a rebondi contre le mur et a frappé la fenêtre.