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C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

amical
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
Ils ont conclu un accord amical.
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

caractéristiques adaptatives
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
Les caractéristiques adaptatives des plantes les aident à pousser en hiver.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

agression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Sa soudaine agression a surpris tout le monde à la réunion.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alterner, alternatif
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Les étudiants alternent entre les cours en ligne et en présentiel.
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

ambiguïté, incertitude
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
L'ambiguïté de la déclaration a causé de la confusion parmi l'équipe.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

vêtement
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Elle portait un vêtement traditionnel lors de la cérémonie du mariage.
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

avant-gardiste
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
Les designs avant-gardistes redéfinissent l'expérience culinaire.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

abcès
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
Le dentiste a traité l'abcès dans sa dent.
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

distraite
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
Il est tellement distrait qu'il oublie souvent ses clés.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

annaliste
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
L'annaliste a soigneusement documenté les événements du règne du roi.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

avantage; bénéfice
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Avoir un diplôme universitaire vous donne un avantage sur le marché du travail.
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.
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

publicités
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
Je saute souvent les publicités quand je regarde des vidéos en ligne.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptif
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Elle a grandi dans une famille adoptive aimante.
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

soudainement et de manière inattendue; sans avertissement
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
La réunion s'est terminée brusquement lorsque l'électricité a été coupée.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

accessoires
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
La maison a été vendue avec tous ses accessoires, y compris le garage et le jardin.
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

artificiel
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
Les systèmes artificiels transforment les industries.
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

aisé
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
Elle a grandi dans un quartier aisé.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

association
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
Elle est membre de l'association locale des enseignants.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

aborder de manière agressive
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Le reporter a été abordé par des manifestants devant le tribunal.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analogue
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Le cerveau humain est analogue à un superordinateur.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

anthropomorphique
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
Le dessin animé montre un chat anthropomorphique marchant sur deux pattes.
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

abrupt
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
La voiture s'est arrêtée brusquement au milieu de la route.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

avocat
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
L'avocat est riche en graisses saines et est populaire dans les salades et sur les tartines.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anormal
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Les scientifiques ont observé un résultat anormal pendant l'expérience.
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

asynchrone
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
Les cours asynchrones permettent aux étudiants d'apprendre à leur propre rythme.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

audace
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Son audace à remettre en question l'autorité était admirable.
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

annonceur
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
L'annonceur a payé des millions pour un spot publicitaire au Super Bowl.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

antienne
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
Le chœur a chanté l'antienne avant de commencer l'hymne principal.
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

séparément; loin l'un de l'autre; en morceaux
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
Les deux bâtiments sont très éloignés l'un de l'autre.
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

déjà; auparavant; avant
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
J'ai déjà terminé mes devoirs pour aujourd'hui.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

au lit
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Elle est restée au lit toute la journée à cause de la maladie.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

autoévident, évidemment vrai sans besoin de preuve
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Il est autoévident que le travail acharné mène au succès.
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

disputer
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
Ils discutent souvent de politique.
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

abandonner
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
Ils ont dû abandonner leur maison à cause des inondations.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

revendiquer injustement
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
Le dictateur a revendiqué tous les pouvoirs pour lui-même de manière injuste.
B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

applicable
Meaning
Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.
Example
This rule is applicable to eye care too.
Cette règle est également applicable aux soins des yeux.
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

abject
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Ils vivaient dans une pauvreté abjecte.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

évaluer
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
Le bijoutier a évalué le diamant avant de l'acheter.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

bonheur
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

avarice
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
Son avarice l'a conduit à exploiter ses travailleurs.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

bouche bée
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Elle resta bouche bée devant la vue à couper le souffle.
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

arriérés
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
Elle était en retard de plusieurs mois pour sa facture d'électricité.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

ajouter des notes ou des commentaires
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Le professeur a demandé aux élèves d'annoter le poème avec leurs interprétations.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

terriblement
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Je suis terriblement content de te revoir.
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

agoniser
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
Elle a agonisé pendant des jours à propos de la décision qu'elle avait prise.
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

aristocratique; noble
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
Elle avait une allure aristocratique qui imposait le respect.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

récit moral
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
Le professeur a utilisé un ancien récit moral pour expliquer l'honnêteté aux enfants.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

marcher lentement
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Ils marchent lentement dans le parc le dimanche matin.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

cheville
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Il a tordu sa cheville en jouant au football.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

archaïsme
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
Le poème est plein d'archaïsmes qui lui donnent un goût ancien.
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

conformité
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
La politique a été mise en œuvre conformément au droit international.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

accomplir
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
Elle a réussi à accomplir tous ses objectifs pour l'année.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

en travers, en opposition
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Un arbre tombé était allongé en travers de la route, bloquant la circulation.
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

auditer
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
Le comptable effectuera l'audit des livres de l'entreprise le mois prochain.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Le scientifique a observé un animalcule se déplaçant sous le microscope.
B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

conseiller
Meaning
to recommend what should be done; to give advice
Example
The doctor advised him to rest for a week.
Le médecin lui a conseillé de se reposer pendant une semaine.
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

absolument; totalement; sans exception
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
Je suis absolument d'accord avec ta décision.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

discutable
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Il est discutable que la technologie ait amélioré notre qualité de vie.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

animation
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
L'animation dans ce film est incroyablement détaillée.
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amorphe
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
Le plan est resté amorphe et manquait de détails concrets.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

attester
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
Le témoin a attesté de l'exactitude du rapport.
C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

venger
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
Il a juré de venger la mort de son frère.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

accompagner
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
Elle a demandé à son amie de l'accompagner au concert.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

arbitrer
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
Le comité a accepté d'arbitrer le différend contractuel.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

corne de cerf
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
Les cornes de cerf devenaient plus grandes chaque année.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

apiculture
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
L'apiculture joue un rôle vital dans l'agriculture en soutenant la pollinisation.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

accord émotionnel
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
L'accord émotionnel améliore les relations.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

poste de conseiller
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
Il a été honoré du poste de conseiller après des années de service.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

pièce vocale solo
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
La soprano a interprété une aria émouvante lors du deuxième acte.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

anachronisme
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Utiliser une machine à écrire aujourd'hui ressemble à un anachronisme.
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

avocat
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
L'avocat a présenté des preuves solides pour défendre son client devant le tribunal.
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

réaliser
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Elle a travaillé dur pour réaliser son rêve de devenir médecin.
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

accessible
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
Le musée est facilement accessible en transport public.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

supposition
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Sa supposition sur la météo s'est avérée incorrecte.
A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

attention
Meaning
the act of focusing on something or someone
Example
The teacher asked for the students' attention.
L'enseignant a demandé l'attention des élèves.
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

automatisation
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
L'automatisation augmente l'efficacité et réduit les erreurs dans la production.
A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

tante
Meaning
the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage
Example
My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.
Ma tante habite près de notre maison et nous rend souvent visite.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

anarchie
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
L'effondrement du régime a conduit à l'anarchie dans les rues.
A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

vivant; non mort; plein de vie et d'énergie
Meaning
living; not dead; full of life and energy
Example
The old man is still alive and healthy.
L'homme âgé est toujours vivant et en bonne santé.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

actuariel
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
L'entreprise s'est appuyée sur des rapports actuariels pour fixer les primes d'assurance.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

étonnant, surprenant, impressionnant
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Les tours étonnants du magicien ont laissé le public sans voix.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
La conférence était une expérience aural, tout comme une expérience intellectuelle.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

avouer ouvertement
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Il avoua sa loyauté à la cause sans hésitation.
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

actrice
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
L'actrice avait l'air époustouflante sur le tapis rouge.
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

ancêtre
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
Elle a recherché son arbre généalogique pour en savoir plus sur ses ancêtres.
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

adroit
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Elle est adroite pour résoudre des problèmes mathématiques complexes.
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

atténuation, réduction, affaiblissement
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
L'atténuation des ondes sonores affecte la communication.
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

ruelle
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
Ils ont traversé une ruelle sombre pour atteindre la rue principale.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

accro
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Il est un accro des jeux vidéo qui passe des heures à jouer tous les jours.
A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

tante
Meaning
the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle
Example
My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.
Ma tante me donne toujours des cadeaux pour mon anniversaire.
A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

art
Meaning
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
Example
She studied art at the university.
Elle a étudié l'art à l'université.
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, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

avalanche
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
L'avalanche a enterré la route de montagne sous des tonnes de neige.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

évaluateur
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Un évaluateur externe a examiné le rapport du projet.
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

acteur
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
L'acteur célèbre a gagné un prix pour sa performance dans le nouveau film.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

réel
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
Le coût réel était plus élevé que prévu.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

arabilité
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
L'arabilité du sol dépend de la qualité du sol et de la disponibilité de l'eau.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

apogée
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
L'empire a atteint son apogée au XVIIIe siècle.
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

allégations
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
Les allégations ont été examinées par un organisme international.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

choquer
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
La cruauté du crime a choqué toute la communauté.
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

habitudes atomiques
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
Développer des habitudes atomiques mène à un succès à long terme.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

apparaître
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Elle est apparue soudainement à la porte.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

artefacts
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
Les archéologues ont découvert des artefacts précieux dans les ruines.
C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

affinité
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
Elle a une affinité pour la musique classique.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

équiper
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
Les soldats étaient équipés de tout l'équipement de combat.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

enlèvement
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
La police enquête sur l'enlèvement de l'enfant.
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

obstiné; déterminé; inflexible; intransigeant
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Elle était obstinée dans sa décision de quitter l'entreprise.
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

malade
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
Le patient malade a commencé à se rétablir lentement après le traitement.
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

intelligence artificielle
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
L'intelligence artificielle révolutionne l'éducation grâce à l'enseignement intelligent.
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

abbesse (femme responsable d'un couvent)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
L'abbesse a accueilli les visiteurs au couvent.
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

ajuster
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
Elle a ajusté le miroir pour voir la route clairement.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

alibi
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Elle avait un alibi solide qui prouvait qu'elle était au cinéma au moment du vol.
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

audition
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Elle a auditionné pour le rôle principal dans la pièce scolaire.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

atténuer
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
Le médicament aide à atténuer la douleur.
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

déclaration sous serment
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
Le témoin a soumis un affidavit au tribunal.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ah
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Ah, maintenant je comprends ce que tu veux dire.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

angélique
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
L'enfant avait un sourire angélique.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

aide
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Les bénévoles ont fourni de l'aide aux victimes de l'inondation.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

accident
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Les mesures de sécurité visent à prévenir les accidents.