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C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

ancien élève
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
Il est un ancien élève de l'Université de Harvard.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

laser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
Le médecin a utilisé un laser pour effectuer une chirurgie oculaire.
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

majestueux
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
Les majestueuses montagnes de l'Himalaya se dressent haut contre le ciel.
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

se débarrasser
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
J'ai besoin de débarrasser la maison de tout le désordre.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

forecastle
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
Les marins se sont rassemblés dans le forecastle après leur quart.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

l'unité la plus petite d'une image ou d'un affichage numérique
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
L'image est floue car certains pixels sont manquants.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

usurpation d'identité
Meaning
The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
Example
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
L'usurpation d'identité en ligne est un crime informatique grave.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

dur; rugueux; cruel; sévère
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
Le professeur a donné des critiques sévères sur mon travail.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

brillant
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance brillante sur scène.
B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

égo; amour-propre
Meaning
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.
Son grand égo l'empêchait d'accepter les critiques des autres.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

serre
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Les agriculteurs ont construit une grande serre pour cultiver des tomates en hiver.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

nubile
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
Le village célébrait le festival avec ses jeunes filles nubiles dansant.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

émerveillement
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Les enfants regardaient les feux d'artifice avec émerveillement.
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

cigarette
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Il a allumé une cigarette après le dîner.
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

irréfléchi; imprudent; dangereux;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Sa conduite irréfléchie a causé un grave accident.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

documentaire
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
Nous avons regardé un documentaire sur le changement climatique.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploration spatiale
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
L'exploration spatiale a élargi notre connaissance de l'univers.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

tresser
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Elle a tressé ses cheveux avant d'aller à l'école.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

point final
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Le train est finalement arrivé au terminus après un long voyage.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

mystérieux, énigmatique
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
La mer profonde reste l'un des endroits les plus mystérieux de la Terre.
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

faire un bruit de tapotements répétés / parler rapidement de manière mécanique
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
La pluie frappait doucement contre la fenêtre.
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.
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

son
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
C'est son livre sur la table.
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

erré
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
Les animaux sauvages errent librement dans la forêt.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

évoquer
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
La vieille chanson a évoqué des souvenirs de son enfance.
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

état
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
Il voulait maintenir l'état actuel au travail.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

chaîne; canal; moyen;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
La chaîne de nouvelles a fourni une couverture en direct de l'événement important.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

chiromancie
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
La vieille femme pratiquait la chiromancie et prédisait l'avenir des voyageurs.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

civil
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
Ils ont réglé la question par une discussion civile.
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

n'importe quel
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
As-tu des questions ?
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

bec de perroquet
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
La fleur de bec de perroquet a une forme courbée unique qui en fait un ajout fascinant à tout jardin.
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

profondeur ou perspicacité
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
La profondeur de ses paroles a laissé un impact durable.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

hydromètre
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
Le brasseur a utilisé un hydromètre pour tester la teneur en sucre de la solution.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

forcé quelqu'un à rejoindre l'armée
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Le gouvernement a conscrit des jeunes hommes pendant la guerre.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

rétrograde
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
La politique a été vue comme un pas rétrograde pour les droits de l'homme.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

un petit engrenage ou la partie extérieure de l'aile d'un oiseau ; restreindre ou immobiliser
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
Le pinion de l'oiseau était blessé, l'empêchant de voler.
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

rond
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
La table était ronde et avait une surface lisse.
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

instantanément
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
Il a répondu instantanément au message.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

diminuer
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Le taux de chômage continue de diminuer.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

renommé
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Il est un auteur renommé dans le domaine de l'histoire.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

caractéristique
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
La gentillesse est une caractéristique du vrai leadership.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

froncer
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Elle a froncé son nez à l'odeur étrange.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

raconter
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Elle a raconté ses aventures pendant le voyage d'été.
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.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (cinquième note de l'échelle musicale)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
Le chœur a pratiqué en chantant la note sol pendant les répétitions.
B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

anticiper
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
Nous anticipons une grande foule à l'événement.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

de travers
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
Le tableau sur le mur était légèrement de travers.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

fouiller de manière désordonnée
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Il a fouillé dans le tiroir pour ses clés.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

immature
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Son comportement immature a embarrassé ses amis.
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

subordonné
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
Le directeur a ordonné à ses subordonnés de terminer rapidement la tâche.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

responsabilité financière
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
La responsabilité financière assure la stabilité économique à long terme.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

usé et mince à cause d'une utilisation excessive
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Son manteau usé ne pouvait pas le garder au chaud en hiver.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

inciter
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Sa curiosité l'a poussée à ouvrir la boîte mystérieuse.
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

obstruer
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
L'arbre tombé obstruait la route pendant plusieurs heures.
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.
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

oléandre
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
Les belles fleurs d'oléanre ont fleuri dans le jardin malgré leur nature toxique.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

paresse
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Sa paresse l'a empêché d'atteindre ses objectifs.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

petit bol
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Elle a servi la soupe dans un petit bol.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

induire
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
Le médecin a induit le sommeil avec un sédatif léger.
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

cognitif
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
Les fonctions cognitives s'améliorent avec la pratique et l'apprentissage.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

pèlerin; voyageur
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Le pèlerin a marché pendant des jours pour atteindre le sanctuaire sacré.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjectif
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
La beauté est souvent considérée comme un concept subjectif.
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

au-delà des Alpes
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
Les Romains appelaient la France la Gaule transalpine.
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

porter
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
Elle ne peut plus supporter la douleur.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

aléatoire
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Elle a sélectionné un livre aléatoire sur l'étagère de la bibliothèque.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

service
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Elle s'est rétablie grâce aux gentilles ministrations des infirmières.
C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

pousser; foule désordonnée
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
Il y a eu une bousculade lors du match de football.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

naturel, simple
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Son sourire naturel a mis tout le monde à l'aise.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

avantageux; favorable; rentable
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Ce poste offre des opportunités avantageuses pour la croissance de carrière.
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

sécurité mobile
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
Une sécurité mobile forte protège les informations personnelles.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

développement de personnage
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Le développement de personnage de Sydney Carton est profond.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

conférence
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
Le professeur a donné une conférence intéressante sur l'histoire.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

auberge
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
Ils ont séjourné dans une petite auberge près des montagnes.
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

estuaire
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
La ville est située près de l'estuaire du fleuve.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

levure
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
Un peu de levure fera lever la pâte du pain.
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

libérer
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
Le prisonnier a été libéré après dix ans.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

garde forestier
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Le garde forestier a guidé les touristes à travers le sentier forestier.
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

droit de préemption
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
L'entreprise a exercé son droit de préemption pour acquérir le terrain avant les concurrents.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

charme; sortilège; gentillesse
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
Son charme naturel et son esprit l'ont rendue populaire lors des rassemblements sociaux.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

soutenir
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Soutenir les initiatives éducatives aide à réduire le travail des enfants.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

ressemblance
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Il y a une forte ressemblance entre les deux sœurs.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

rococo
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
Le palais a été décoré dans un style rococo luxueux.
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

ruche; endroit plein d'activité
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
Le jardin bourdonnait d'activité tandis que les abeilles volaient en aller-retour de leur ruche.
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

éditeur
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
L'éditeur a approuvé l'article avant la publication.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

strident, bruyant
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Sa voix stridente rendait le débat inconfortable.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

défaut
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
Le défaut de fabrication a causé l'échec du produit après seulement une semaine.
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

Le processus de diviser un texte en unités plus petites comme des mots, des phrases ou des symboles pour l'analyse.
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP utilise la tokenisation pour diviser le texte en unités plus petites.
B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

faute; erreur; défaut
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
L'accident a été causé par un défaut dans le système de freinage de la voiture.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

alité
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
L'homme âgé est alité depuis plusieurs mois.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

bénin, inoffensif
Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
Le médecin lui a assuré que la tumeur était inoffensive.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

flatteur
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
Son sourire flatteur a fait en sorte que tout le monde lui fasse rapidement confiance.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

missive
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Il a envoyé une longue missive au gouverneur.
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

attirer
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
Les fleurs attirent les abeilles avec leurs couleurs vives.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

érudit; académicien
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Le célèbre érudit a publié plusieurs livres sur l'histoire ancienne.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

graver
Meaning
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
Example
The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.
L'artisan a gravé son nom sur la bague en argent.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

perspicace
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
C'est un lecteur perspicace qui remarque les détails subtils.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

plaisant, agréable
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Lire un bon livre est une activité plaisante.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

omniprésent
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Les médias sociaux sont devenus omniprésents parmi les jeunes.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

exprimer
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
Elle a exprimé sa gratitude pour l'aide qu'elle a reçue.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

dissident
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
Le dissident a été arrêté pour avoir parlé contre le gouvernement.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

nuisance; dérangement;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
Le bruit constant de la construction est une vraie nuisance.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

bail; contrat de location
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Ils ont signé un bail de deux ans pour l'appartement.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

fertile, productif
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
Le sol fertile a produit une récolte abondante cette année.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

exposition
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
Une exposition prolongée au soleil peut endommager votre peau.
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

calibre
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
L'université attire des étudiants de haut calibre.
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
Son travail a gagné en notoriété après le prix.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

littérature
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Elle a étudié la littérature anglaise à l'université.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

colonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Le régime colonial a supprimé le gouvernement local.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

faute d'orthographe (de 'conflagration')
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
Le terme 'conflagaration' est souvent utilisé à tort à la place de 'conflagration'.
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

voyant, ostentatoire
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Il a conduit une voiture de sport voyante dans les rues de la ville.
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

descendance, progéniture, héritiers
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
Les enseignements du philosophe ont influencé de nombreuses générations de progéniture.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

domestication
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
La domestication des animaux a été cruciale pour la survie humaine.
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

désirer intensément, avoir envie de
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
Elle désire l'aventure et voyage souvent dans des endroits reculés.
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

spasmodique
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
Le patient a eu des toux spasmodiques pendant la nuit.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

désabuser
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
Le professeur a essayé de désabuser les étudiants de leur malentendu.
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

variété; diversité
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
Le restaurant propose une large variété de plats internationaux.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

espiègle, joueur
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
Le chiot était très espiègle, courant autour du jardin.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

bienfaiteur
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
De nombreux bienfaiteurs sont venus la féliciter pour sa remise de diplôme.
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

pratiquement; presque; presque
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
Le projet est presque terminé.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

fléau
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
Les embouteillages sont le fléau de la vie urbaine.
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

vendeur ambulant
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
Le vendeur ambulant a bruyamment promu ses marchandises dans le marché bondé.