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C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

amnésie
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
Après l'accident, elle a souffert d'amnésie et n'a pas pu se souvenir de son propre nom.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

vibrant; plein de vie; éclatant
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Les couleurs vibrantes du coucher du soleil ont peint le ciel magnifiquement.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

compostage
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Le compostage réduit les déchets et améliore la fertilité du sol.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

myopie; vision à court terme
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Sa décision à court terme d'abandonner l'école tôt a affecté ses perspectives de carrière.
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

octogone
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
Le panneau stop a la forme d'un octogone.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

barbare; sauvage;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
Les anciens Romains considéraient comme des barbares tous ceux qui étaient hors de leur empire.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

le second
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre le thé et le café, je préfère le second.
A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

viser
Meaning
to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan
Example
He aimed the ball at the goal.
Il a visé la balle vers le but.
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

perspicacité
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
Sa perspicacité dans les décisions commerciales a mené au succès.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

persuasion
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
Le leader a utilisé une suasion douce pour obtenir le soutien pour le plan.
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

fixer / coller
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Veuillez apposer le timbre sur l'enveloppe.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

bonheur
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

insensible
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
Le rocher est un objet insensible sans conscience.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

solécisme
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Son discours était plein de solécismes et de phrases maladroites.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

complémentaire
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Les deux partenaires ont des compétences complémentaires.
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

échoué
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
Le projet a échoué à répondre aux attentes.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

notoire
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Cette région est notoire pour son taux de criminalité élevé.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

alcool fort
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
Le magasin vend à la fois de la bière et de l'alcool fort.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

critique acerbe
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Le critique a écrit une critique acerbe du film.
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

décembre
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
Décembre est souvent froid dans de nombreux pays.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

inhérent
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
Il existe des risques inhérents dans les sports extrêmes.
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Grands-parents
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
Les grands-parents sont une partie importante de l'arbre généalogique.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

exalter
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
La vue des montagnes a exalté les voyageurs.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Sierra Club
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
John Muir a fondé le Sierra Club en 1892 pour protéger les zones sauvages.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Népotisme
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
L'entreprise a été accusée de népotisme dans ses pratiques d'embauche.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

récupération
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
Le repos est essentiel pour la récupération après une maladie.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

promotion
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Il espérait une promotion dans le bureau du gouvernement.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

marécage, impasse
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
Les randonneurs ont été piégés dans un marécage politique.
C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

martin-pêcheur
Meaning
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
Example
The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.
Le martinet coloré plongea dans l'étang pour attraper un poisson.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

personne excessivement partiale
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Il a été étiqueté comme choviniste après ses remarques sur les femmes au travail.
A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

aéroport
Meaning
A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.
Example
We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.
Nous sommes arrivés à l'aéroport deux heures avant le vol.
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

ombre totale, région sombre d'une tache solaire
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
Pendant l'éclipse, nous nous sommes tenus dans l'ombre de la lune.
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 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

inné ou naturel
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Elle a un talent inné pour la musique.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

illégalité
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
La ville est tombée dans l'illégalité après l'effondrement du gouvernement.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

disqualifier
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
L'arbitre a décidé de disqualifier le joueur pour tricher.
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

lacet de botte
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
Je dois attacher mon lacet de botte avant de partir en promenade.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

grandiloquent
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
Le politicien a donné un discours grandiloquent plein de promesses.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

prêt
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Il a pris un prêt pour acheter une nouvelle voiture.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

cortège
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
L'arrivée du roi a été marquée par un grand cortège.
A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

toit
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
Le toit de la maison doit être réparé.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

hernie
Meaning
A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
Le médecin lui a diagnostiqué une hernie inguinale.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

isolement
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
Le patient a été mis en isolement pour empêcher la propagation de la maladie infectieuse.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

son
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
La qualité audio du podcast était excellente.
A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

plaisanter
Meaning
to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner
Example
I'm just kidding with you.
Je rigole juste avec toi.
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrouiller
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
La police patrouille les rues la nuit pour assurer la sécurité.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

exigeant
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Le travail est très exigeant et nécessite de longues heures de travail.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

excessif; inapproprié; plus que ce qui est nécessaire ou approprié
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
Le professeur s'est plaint de la pression excessive des parents.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

effrayer
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Le bruit fort a effrayé le bébé.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

récemment
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Elle a récemment rénové sa maison.
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

polarisé
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
Le débat a polarisé la communauté sur la question du changement climatique.
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

tact
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
Il a géré la situation avec tact et professionnalisme.
B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

mémoire à long terme
Meaning
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
Example
Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.
La pratique répétée aide à transférer les informations dans la mémoire à long terme.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

préoccuper
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Les préoccupations concernant l'avenir l'occupent constamment.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

déviance
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
Le livre étudie la déviance dans la culture urbaine des jeunes.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

soumission
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
L'entrepreneur a envoyé la soumission au client pour approbation.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

être approprié
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Il serait approprié que l'entreprise écoute ses clients.
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 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

prospectus; dépliant
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
Elle distribua des prospectus sur la campagne environnementale.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

naviguer avec des voiles
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Ils ont navigué à travers l'océan Atlantique l'été dernier.
A1 adverb /ðeər/

There

là
Meaning
in or at that place; to that place
Example
I will meet you there at 5 PM.
Je te rencontrerai là-bas à 17h.
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

style
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
Elle a son propre style unique d'écriture qui captive les lecteurs.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

air vicié
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Un miasme de décomposition flottait au-dessus de la maison abandonnée.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

jugement, décision, discernement
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
Le jugement du juge était juste et équitable.
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominant; influent; le plus important
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
Le joueur dominant a contrôlé toute la partie de basket.
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

administration; gestion
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
L'administration universitaire a annoncé de nouvelles politiques.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

protocole
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
L'équipe de sécurité a suivi un protocole strict lors de l'événement.
C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

contribuer
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
L'exercice régulier contribue à une meilleure santé.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

volonté
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Sa volonté d'aider les autres l'a rendue très populaire.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

fédérer
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Plusieurs États se sont fédérés pour créer une union plus forte.
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

contre
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
L'équipe joue contre ses plus grands rivaux.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

mondialisation
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
La mondialisation a connecté les économies à travers le monde.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

ivrogne
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
Il est entré dans la pièce complètement ivre.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

étourdi, excité
Meaning
Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.
Example
She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.
Elle se sentit étourdie après avoir tourné autant de fois.
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

démangeaison
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
Les démangeaisons oculaires entraînent souvent des frottements.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

misanthropie
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Sa misanthropie était évidente dans la façon dont il évitait les gens.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catastrophe humanitaire
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerre a créé une catastrophe humanitaire.
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

mauvais
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
Il se sentait mal après avoir attrapé la grippe.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

n'importe qui
Meaning
any person; anyone
Example
Anybody can join the club.
N'importe qui peut rejoindre le club.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

bac
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Nous avons pris le ferry-bot pour traverser le fleuve.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

la laine de mouton
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Le fermier a soigneusement tondu la laine de la brebis.
A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

concombre
Meaning
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
Example
I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.
J'ai ajouté des tranches de concombre frais à ma salade.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

pâtes
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Nous avons mangé des pâtes crémeuses pour le dîner hier soir.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

bonheur
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

périssable
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
Conservez les aliments périssables dans le réfrigérateur.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

scrupule
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Il n'avait aucun scrupule à mentir pour avancer.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalisation
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Les politiques économiques devraient aborder la marginalisation des pauvres.
B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

obstacles
Meaning
Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.
Example
Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.
Les obstacles dans la vie mènent souvent à des leçons précieuses.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

gentillesse; raffinement
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Sa gentillesse et sa grâce naturelles l'ont rendue populaire parmi les cercles de la haute société.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

flotte de guerre
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
L'Armada espagnole a navigué contre l'Angleterre en 1588.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

communiste
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
L'idéologie communiste vise une société sans classes.
A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

comprendre
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
Comprenez-vous les instructions ?
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

graines de carvi
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
Le pain était parfumé aux graines de carvi.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

gradué / en étapes
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
Le scientifique a utilisé un cylindre gradué pour mesurer le liquide précisément.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

sidérer
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Le tour de magie a sidéré le public.
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

abhorrer
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
Elle abhorre la cruauté envers les animaux.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/

Gorgeous

extrêmement beau; attrayant; visuellement impressionnant
Meaning
extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning
Example
The bride looked absolutely gorgeous.
La mariée avait l'air absolument magnifique.
B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

râteau
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
Il a utilisé un râteau pour ramasser les feuilles tombées.
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

récruder
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
Après des mois de calme, la violence a recrudé dans la région.
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

blond
Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
Elle a de longs cheveux blonds qui brillent sous le soleil.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

vélo tandem
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Le couple a apprécié de faire du vélo tandem dans le parc.
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

tension; pression; épuisement;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Travailler de longues heures a mis une pression sur sa santé.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

acclamer
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Les supporters ont acclamé bruyamment lorsque leur équipe a marqué un but.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

petite tour sur le sommet d'une tour ou d'un bâtiment plus grand
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Le château était gardé par des soldats postés dans la tourelle.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

déconcerter
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
Les questions difficiles de l'intervieweur ont déstabilisé le candidat.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

irréligieux
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
Certaines personnes dans la communauté le considèrent comme irréligieux car il ne va jamais aux services religieux.
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

oasis
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
Les voyageurs ont trouvé un oasis après plusieurs jours dans le désert.
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

supposer
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
Je pense qu'il va pleuvoir plus tard aujourd'hui.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

authentique
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Elle a exprimé une joie authentique lors du succès de son amie.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

approprié
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Il n'était pas approprié de discuter bruyamment pendant la cérémonie.
A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

classe
Meaning
a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics
Example
Our class meets every morning at nine.
Notre classe se réunit tous les matins à neuf heures.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

composé / zone fermée
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
Le scientifique a étudié le composé chimique dans le laboratoire.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

réplique
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Sa réplique acérée a fait taire la foule.
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

au-delà de l'expérience humaine normale ou simplement physique
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
Son art a une qualité transcendante.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

discours, débat
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
Le professeur a donné un discours sur la philosophie ancienne.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

navet
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
Nous avons cultivé des navets dans notre jardin de légumes.
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

pigmentation
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Un frottement excessif peut provoquer des problèmes de pigmentation.
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

bagarre
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
Deux joueurs se sont battus sur le terrain après la faute.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

intime; proche; privé
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Ils ont une amitié intime qui dure depuis des décennies.