B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

effort ambitieux

Meaning

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

Example

Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.

Artemis est un effort ambitieux dans l'exploration spatiale.

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

psychiatre

Meaning

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Example

The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.

Le psychiatre a prescrit des médicaments pour l'anxiété du patient.

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

trajet domicile-travail

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

Il fait deux heures de trajet chaque jour pour rejoindre son bureau.

B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

réservation

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

J'ai fait une réservation au restaurant pour ce soir.

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

défectueux

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

L'appareil a cessé de fonctionner parce qu'il était défectueux.

B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

désagrément

Meaning

trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone

Example

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.

Nous nous excusons pour tout désagrément causé par le retard.

B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

méthodologie

Meaning

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Example

The research was conducted using a new methodology.

La recherche a été menée en utilisant une nouvelle méthodologie.

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

messager

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

Le messager a remis des plans de bataille importants au commandant.

B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

bec

Meaning

the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth

Example

The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.

L'aigle a un bec pointu pour déchirer la viande.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

Meaning

Important, famous, or easily noticeable.

Example

He is a prominent leader in the community.

Il est un leader prominent dans la communauté.

B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

destin; destinée; sort

Meaning

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

Example

She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.

Elle croyait que le rencontrer était son destin et que cela devait arriver.

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.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

estime de soi

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

Construire l'estime de soi prend du temps et des efforts constants.

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

empathique

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

Elle était empathique envers les luttes de son amie.

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

paupière

Meaning

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

Example

Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.

Ses paupières se sentaient lourdes de sommeil.

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

renouveler

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

J'ai besoin de renouveler mon passeport avant de voyager.

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

réforme

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

La réforme du système éducatif était une priorité.

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

altérer

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

Elle a décidé d'altérer sa robe pour mieux l'ajuster.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

bétail

Meaning

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

Example

The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.

L'agriculteur élevait du bétail pour fournir de la viande et du lait au marché.

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

successif; consécutif

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

L'équipe a gagné trois matchs consécutifs.

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

féminin

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

Elle a un style de vêtement très féminin.

B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

vaniteux; futile

Meaning

having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful

Example

She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.

Elle a passé des heures devant le miroir, étant assez vaniteuse.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

proposition / tendre

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

La société a présenté sa démission au conseil.

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

convaincant; crédible; persuasif; capable de faire croire quelque chose à quelqu'un

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

Son argument convaincant a gagné l'ensemble du jury.

B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

vraiment

Meaning

in a truthful and sincere way

Example

She genuinely cares about the environment.

Elle se soucie vraiment de l'environnement.

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

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.

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

élastique

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

Le band élastique peut s'étirer et revenir à sa forme originale.

B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

insistance

Meaning

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

Example

At his insistence, we stayed longer.

À son insistance, nous sommes restés plus longtemps.

B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

frapper avec la tête, la fin de quelque chose

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

Example

The goat butted the fence with its horns.

La chèvre a frappé la clôture avec ses cornes.

B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

de plus

Meaning

Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.

Example

The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.

Le plan est simple et, de plus, il est abordable.

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

divulgation

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

La divulgation de l'état financier de l'entreprise a été retardée.

B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

faire passer en contrebande

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

Le gang a essayé de faire passer de l'or à travers la frontière.

B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualiser

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Example

She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.

Elle a essayé de visualiser son succès avant la grande présentation.

B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

opérationnel

Meaning

In working order; ready for use.

Example

The space project will be operational by 2025.

Le projet spatial sera opérationnel d'ici 2025.

B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

prolongé

Meaning

Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.

Example

Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.

La médecine moderne a prolongé l'espérance de vie.

B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

mer profonde

Meaning

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

Example

Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.

De nombreuses créatures des profondeurs marines produisent de la bioluminescence pour survivre.

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

pessimisme

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

Son pessimisme constant rendait difficile de rester optimiste.

B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

équité

Meaning

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Example

She always strives for fairness in her decisions.

Elle s'efforce toujours d'être juste dans ses décisions.

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

balayeur

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

Le balayeur nettoyait le couloir de l'école chaque matin.

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 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

chaleur

Meaning

the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling

Example

She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.

Elle ressentait la chaleur du soleil sur son visage.

B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentiquement

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

Elle parle authentiquement de ses expériences.

B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

sans aucun doute

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

Il est sans aucun doute le meilleur joueur de l'équipe.

B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

vérification

Meaning

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Example

The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.

La banque exige une vérification de l'identité avant d'ouvrir un compte.

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

explicitement

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

Les instructions ont été écrites explicitement pour éviter toute confusion.

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

bien que

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

Il a finalement accepté, bien que à contrecœur.

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

blanc laiteux

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

Les nuages semblaient blancs comme du lait contre le ciel bleu.

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

révolutionnaire

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

Les idées révolutionnaires redéfinissent l'industrie.

B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

évaluation

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

Le film a reçu une haute évaluation de la part des critiques.

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiste

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

Elle a des opinions progressistes sur la justice sociale et l'égalité.

B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

impactant

Meaning

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

Example

Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.

Son discours impactant a poussé l'auditoire à passer à l'action.

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

élan

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

L'entreprise a pris de l'élan après le lancement d'un nouveau produit.

B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

procès; essai

Meaning

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

Example

The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.

Le procès pour meurtre a duré trois semaines au tribunal du comté.

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

diffuseur

Meaning

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

Example

The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.

Le diffuseur a diffusé le match en direct à des millions de téléspectateurs.

B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

durable; permanent

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

Leurs amitiés ont eu un impact durable sur leur vie.

B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

procédures

Meaning

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

Example

The proceedings discussed language issues.

Les procédures ont discuté des problèmes de langue.

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

recensement

Meaning

An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

Example

The government conducted a census to update demographic data.

Le gouvernement a effectué un recensement pour mettre à jour les données démographiques.

B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

hauteur de ton, lancer

Meaning

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

Example

The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.

La hauteur de ton du chanteur était parfaite pendant la performance.

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potentiellement

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

Ce projet est potentiellement un grand succès.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

risqué

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

Investir dans cette start-up est risqué, mais cela pourrait rapporter de hauts rendements.

B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

les sept merveilles

Meaning

The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.

Example

The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.

Les sept merveilles du monde reflètent la brillance humaine.

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

addict

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

Beaucoup de gens sont accros aux réseaux sociaux.

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

commandant

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

Le commandant a ordonné à ses troupes d'avancer.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

irréel

Meaning

not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary

Example

The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.

L’expérience semblait irréelle après la nouvelle soudaine.

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

d'après-guerre

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

La période d'après-guerre a vu une croissance économique significative.

B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

craintif

Meaning

feeling afraid or showing fear

Example

She was fearful of walking alone at night.

Elle avait peur de marcher seule la nuit.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

trouble

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

La manifestation s'est terminée en trouble lorsque la foule est devenue violente.

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

empreinte carbone

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

Réduire l'empreinte carbone est essentiel pour lutter contre le changement climatique.

B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

totalement; absolument; complètement

Meaning

completely; absolutely; totally

Example

The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.

Le film était complètement ennuyeux et je me suis endormi.

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

soulager

Meaning

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

Le médicament a aidé à soulager son mal de tête.

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

responsable; obligé;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

L'entreprise est responsable des dommages causés par ses produits défectueux.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

remarquable

Meaning

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

Example

There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.

Il y a eu une amélioration notable dans sa performance.

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

survie

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

La survie dans la nature peut être une expérience difficile.

B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

bonheur

Meaning

A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.

Example

The family owned a large estate in the countryside.

Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

instruit; cultivé; avisé

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

Elle est très instruite sur l'histoire ancienne.

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

directives

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

Les lignes directrices pour l'utilisation de l'IA sont essentielles.

B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

nerf; courage

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

Elle a rassemblé le courage de parler devant un grand public.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

impartiale

Meaning

Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.

Example

The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.

Le rapport a donné un point de vue impartial de la situation.

B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

matelas

Meaning

a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed

Example

We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.

Nous avons acheté un nouveau matelas pour notre chambre.

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

répandre

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

Le vent a éparpillé les feuilles dans le jardin.

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

composant

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

Le moteur est le composant le plus important de la voiture.

B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

optimiste

Meaning

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things

Example

As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.

En tant qu'optimiste, elle a toujours cru que les choses s'amélioreraient.

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.

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

anxiété ou nervosité

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

La méditation aide à réduire l'anxiété et le stress.

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

féministe

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

Elle se définit fièrement comme féministe et lutte pour l'égalité des sexes.

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

dynamique

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

La dynamique de l'équipe a changé après l'arrivée du nouveau manager.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

bonheur

Meaning

the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach

Example

Good posture is important for preventing back pain.

Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.

B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

flamme

Meaning

a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire

Example

The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.

La flamme de la bougie vacillait doucement dans la brise du soir.

B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

vers

Meaning

A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.

Example

She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.

Elle a écrit un beau vers pour la cérémonie de mariage.

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

potier

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

Le potier a façonné l'argile sur la roue tournante.

B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

amélioré

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

Les stratégies améliorées améliorent les résultats.

B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

notion

Meaning

a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion

Example

She had a strange notion that someone was following her.

Elle avait une étrange notion que quelqu'un la suivait.

B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

rébellion

Meaning

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

Example

The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.

La rébellion contre le roi a duré trois ans.

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 /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

durée

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

La réunion a duré pendant deux heures.

B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

orbite

Meaning

The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.

Example

The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.

Le satellite maintient son orbite autour de la Terre.

B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

un regard fixe; regarder intensément dans une direction particulière

Meaning

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

Elle croisa son regard intense à travers la pièce bondée et sentit son cœur s'arrêter un instant.

B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

faire des compliments excessifs ou insincères pour obtenir des faveurs

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

Il a essayé de flatter son patron pour obtenir une promotion.

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

retenue; maîtrise de soi

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

Elle a montré une grande maîtrise de soi en ne répondant pas à la critique.

B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

fardeau

Meaning

a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry

Example

The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.

Le fardeau financier était trop lourd pour lui.

B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

décollage

Meaning

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

Example

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.

Le décollage de l'avion a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

L'armée s'est préparée à la possibilité d'une invasion.

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

Il a raconté une histoire bizarre que personne ne pouvait croire.

B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

trahir

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

Example

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

Il se sentait trahi par son ami le plus proche.

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

matériel

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

Il était plus intéressé par le succès matériel que par la croissance spirituelle.

B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

Meaning

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Example

The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.

L'explosion a secoué tout le quartier.

B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

compromis

Meaning

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

Example

There is always a trade-off between price and quality.

Il y a toujours un compromis entre le prix et la qualité.

B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

vulnérabilité

Meaning

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

Example

Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.

Aborder la vulnérabilité est crucial pour la stabilité.

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

théoricien

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

Le théoricien politique a expliqué l'impact de la démocratie sur les structures sociales.

B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

nostalgie

Meaning

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Example

Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.

Écouter des chansons anciennes me remplit de nostalgie.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

invisible; non vu ou remarqué auparavant

Meaning

not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden

Example

The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.

Les forces invisibles de la nature peuvent être très puissantes.

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extrêmement drôle

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

Le comédien a raconté une histoire extrêmement drôle qui a fait rire tout le monde.

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

rugueux, grossier

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

Le tissu était rugueux au toucher.

B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

chatouiller

Meaning

to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please

Example

The feather tickles when it touches your skin.

La plume chatouille quand elle touche ta peau.

B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

de manière remarquable

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly

Example

She did remarkably well in the competition.

Elle a fait un travail remarquable dans la compétition.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

Meaning

lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something

Example

He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.

Il est incapable de comprendre des instructions complexes.

B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

Meaning

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

Example

Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.

Les systèmes d'irrigation améliorent les rendements des cultures dans les régions sèches.

B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

classe moyenne

Meaning

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

Example

The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.

La classe moyenne a été largement affectée par la décision.