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C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

aimable et agréable; de bon caractère; gentil
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
Mon voisin est très aimable et salue toujours tout le monde chaleureusement.
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

cosmétique
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle crème cosmétique pour sa peau.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

poursuivre
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Elle a décidé de poursuivre ses rêves de devenir médecin.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

tacheté
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Le sol de la forêt était tacheté de lumière solaire.
A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

raison, motif
Meaning
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.
Example
There is no reason to be upset.
Il n'y a aucune raison d'être contrarié.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

insupportable
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
La chaleur dans le désert était insupportable.
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

écrivain de pamphlets
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
Au XVIIIe siècle, de nombreux écrivains de pamphlets ont influencé l'opinion publique.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

noblesse; rang élevé
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Il a montré une grande noblesse en pardonnant à ses ennemis.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

comateux
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
Le patient comateux a été maintenu sous surveillance constante.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

extrêmement enthousiaste
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
Elle a fait un discours extrêmement enthousiaste en défense des droits de l'homme.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotatif
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
La machine utilise un moteur rotatif pour fonctionner efficacement.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

aigüement
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Elle était aigüement consciente des risques encourus.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

autoroute
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
L'autoroute était bloquée à cause d'un accident.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

terrifier
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Le fort tonnerre a terrifié les enfants.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

un petit groupe d'oiseaux
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
Un covey de cailles a volé à travers le champ.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

répondant
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
L'enquête a recueilli plus de 1000 répondants.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

prématuré
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
Sa mort prématurée à l'âge de trente ans a choqué tout le monde.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

fréquemment; régulièrement; plusieurs fois
Meaning
often; regularly; many times
Example
She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
Elle rend visite à sa grand-mère fréquemment le week-end.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

incivil; impoli;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
Ses remarques inciviles lors de la réunion ont offensé tout le monde présent.
B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

confortable
Meaning
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Example
We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.
Nous nous sommes assis dans un petit café confortable un jour de pluie.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

propriétaire
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
Le propriétaire du restaurant nous a accueillis chaleureusement.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

suivant / ultérieur
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
Dans les années suivantes, l'entreprise s'est rapidement développée.
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

nous-mêmes
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
Nous devons nous aider nous-mêmes avant d'aider les autres.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

gourmand
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
En tant que véritable gourmand, il n'a jamais manqué une occasion d'essayer de nouveaux plats.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

proéminent
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Son ventre proéminent est apparu après le repas.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

guerre
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
La guerre moderne implique des technologies avancées et une planification stratégique.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

stupéfier
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Les tours du magicien ont stupéfié le public.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

luxuriance
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
Le jardin était rempli de la luxuriance des plantes tropicales.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

implacable
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
Les soldats ont affronté un ennemi implacable qui a refusé de se rendre.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

sous-estimer
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
Ne sous-estimez jamais la puissance du travail d'équipe.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

jalon diplomatique
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
L'organisation du sommet était un jalon diplomatique.
B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

orientation; leadership; conseil
Meaning
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction
Example
The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.
L'enseignant a fourni des orientations précieuses pour aider les étudiants à choisir leur parcours professionnel.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

conjectural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Son explication était purement conjecturale et manquait de preuves.
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

ordinaire
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
Elle a essayé d'échapper à sa routine ordinaire en voyageant.
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

services
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
Les services dans l'industrie de la santé sont essentiels au bien-être.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

noble
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Ses actions nobles ont aidé de nombreuses personnes dans le besoin.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

propagation, diffusion
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
La propagation des idées à travers les réseaux sociaux est rapide.
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

boutique
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
Elle a acheté une belle robe dans une boutique du centre-ville.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Le sitar crée de magnifiques ragas dans la musique classique indienne.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

digne; méritant; respectable;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
Son travail charitable la rend digne du prix humanitaire.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

fermement
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Elle croyait fermement en sa décision.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

maladie infectieuse du bétail
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
Le fermier a perdu de nombreuses vaches lors de l'épidémie de murrain.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

piller
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Les manifestants ont pillé plusieurs magasins pendant la protestation.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

vote
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
Le vote est une partie importante d'une société démocratique.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

royal
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La famille royale a assisté à la cérémonie.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

symptômes
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
La fièvre et la toux sont des symptômes courants de la grippe.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

pleurer
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Ils se sont réunis pour pleurer la perte de leur ami.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

bonheur
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

inapte; inapproprié;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
Il a été déclaré inapte pour le service militaire en raison de sa mauvaise santé.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

pitoyable, lamentable, très faible
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
La performance de l'équipe était pitoyable par rapport à l'année dernière.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbien
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
L'activité microbienne dans le sol améliore la fertilité.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

degré / niveau
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Elle a obtenu un diplôme en génie.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

vers l'est
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
La rivière coule vers l'est dans l'océan.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

position
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
L'entreprise a pris une position ferme sur la protection de l'environnement.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

menaçant
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Après l'insulte, elle lui lança un regard menaçant.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

léthargique
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
Après un repas copieux, il se sentait léthargique et somnolent.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplectique
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Il était apoplectique lorsqu'il a entendu parler de la décision injuste.
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

généalogie
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
Elle a passé des années à étudier la généalogie de sa famille.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

plaider
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Elle plaida pour la miséricorde.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

extorsion
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
L'homme d'affaires a été arrêté pour extorsion après avoir menacé son partenaire.
A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

devrait
Meaning
Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.
Example
You ought to respect your elders.
Tu devrais respecter tes aînés.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

opéra
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Nous avons regardé un bel opéra au théâtre hier soir.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

désinvolte ou paresseux
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Son attitude désinvolte envers le travail agaçait son patron.
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

question / importance
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
Peu importe ce que pensent les autres.
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

extraire
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
Le dentiste a dû extraire la dent endommagée.
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

déformer
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
La porte en bois s'est déformée sous la chaleur de l'été.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

empreinte digitale
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
La police a trouvé ses empreintes digitales sur la poignée de porte sur la scène du crime.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

inefficace
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
Le traitement a été inefficace pour guérir la maladie.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

imposture; fraude; tromperie
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
L'imposture élaborée a duré des mois avant que les enquêteurs ne découvrent la vérité.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

conclave secret
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Les dirigeants se sont réunis dans un conclave secret pour discuter de la stratégie.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

bon marché et voyante mais de mauvaise qualité
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Elle portait un collier bon marché et voyante qui s'est cassé facilement.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

alligator
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
L'alligator se prélassait au soleil sur la rive du fleuve.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

complet
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
Le discours était un mensonge complet.
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.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

tromperie
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Le politicien a été accusé de tromperie pour gagner l'élection.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

coffre
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
Les coffres de la ville ont été vidés après le projet coûteux.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

tourment; souffrance
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
Le prisonnier a enduré des années de tourment en isolement cellulaire.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

cynique
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Elle était cynique à propos des promesses du politicien.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

si
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
Je ne sais pas si je dois y aller.
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

construction
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
La poussière de construction contribue de manière significative à la pollution.
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

décroître
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
La lune décroît après la nuit de pleine lune.
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

amortir
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
Ils prévoient d'amortir l'hypothèque sur 20 ans.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

moment critique
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
À ce moment critique, l'entreprise doit décider si elle doit s'étendre ou se réduire.
C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

parenthèse
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
L'explication a été donnée dans une parenthèse dans le texte.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

inquétable; ferme
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Sa foi est restée inébranlable malgré tous les défis.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

épuisant
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Les athlètes ont fait face à une séance d'entraînement épuisante.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

volatil
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Le marché boursier est extrêmement volatil ces jours-ci.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

énergie solaire
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
L'énergie solaire est vitale pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

du nord
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
La partie nord du pays est connue pour son climat froid.
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

substance qui provoque une réaction allergique
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
Le pollen est un allergène courant qui affecte de nombreuses personnes.
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

salé
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
L'estuaire du fleuve contenait de l'eau salée.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

marais
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Les randonneurs se sont retrouvés coincés dans un marais.
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

photo
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
Elle a pris une photo du coucher du soleil.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

inconsidéré
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
C'était inconsidéré de sa part de jouer de la musique forte tard dans la nuit.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

badinage, conversation plaisante
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Les amis ont apprécié une légère badinage autour du café.
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

incitations, incitatifs
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
Les incitations fiscales sont utilisées pour encourager les investissements dans l'énergie renouvelable.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

langue maternelle
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Les enfants apprennent mieux dans leur langue maternelle.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

marine
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
Il a rejoint la marine après avoir obtenu son diplôme universitaire.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

enquêter
Meaning
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
Example
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
La police enquêtera sur l'incident de manière approfondie.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

bonté
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Sa bonté était évidente dans la manière dont elle traitait les autres.
A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

couteau
Meaning
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Example
She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.
Elle a utilisé un couteau tranchant pour couper les légumes pour le dîner.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

épuisant
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
Les travailleurs ont eu une journée épuisante sous le soleil chaud.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

relatif aux régions montagneuses; trouvé dans les environnements montagneux
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Les forêts montagnardes abritent une variété d'espèces uniques.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

atterrissage
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
L'avion a effectué un atterrissage en douceur.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

impopulaire
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
La décision était impopulaire auprès du public.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

pharmacopée
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
Le médecin a consulté la pharmacopée pour vérifier la dose correcte du médicament.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

superviser
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Elle a été engagée pour superviser le projet de construction.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

titre principal
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
Le scandale a fait la une des journaux.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

samedi
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Nous allons à la plage samedi.
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

compassion
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
Elle a montré une grande compassion envers les enfants sans-abri en leur fournissant de la nourriture et un abri.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

défigurer
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
Les vandales ont défiguré le mur avec des graffitis.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

cycle hydrologique
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
Le cycle hydrologique assure le mouvement continu de l'eau dans la nature.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

entourer
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Les montagnes entourent le petit village.
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

dévaloriser
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
Le gestionnaire a dévalorisé ses employés avec des remarques grossières.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

catholique
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Elle a des goûts catholiques en musique, appréciant tout, du jazz à l'opéra.
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

dépôt de documents; organisation des papiers
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
L'avocat a géré le dépôt de tous les documents judiciaires.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

défendable / justifiable
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
Sa décision était légalement défendable.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

répulsif; dégoûtant; qui provoque une forte aversion
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
L'odeur des œufs pourris était absolument répugnante.
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

éviter
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
Il essaie d'éviter la malbouffe.