B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

amphibien

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

Une grenouille est un amphibien courant qui vit à la fois dans l'eau et sur terre.

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

L’aluminium est utilisé pour fabriquer des canettes.

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

adéquat

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

La nourriture était adéquate pour le petit groupe.

B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

annuellement

Meaning

once every year; yearly

Example

The company holds a general meeting annually.

L'entreprise organise une réunion générale annuellement.

B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

ambassadeur

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

L'ambassadeur a rencontré des fonctionnaires du gouvernement pour discuter des accords commerciaux.

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

Les alliances mondiales favorisent la durabilité environnementale.

B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

agréable; plaisant; agréable à vivre; prêt à accepter

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

Le temps est très agréable aujourd'hui.

B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

ambiance

Meaning

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Example

The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.

L'ambiance du restaurant était détendue et invitante, parfaite pour un dîner décontracté.

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

au milieu de

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

L'équipe est restée calme au milieu du chaos.

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.

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

enchères

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

Les meubles anciens ont été vendus lors d'une vente aux enchères le week-end dernier.

B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

aromatique

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

Le chef a utilisé des herbes aromatiques pour donner de la saveur au plat.

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 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

de manière appropriée

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

Elle était habillée de manière appropriée pour l'événement.

B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-discriminatoire

Meaning

Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.

Example

The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.

Le mouvement anti-discriminatoire a été révolutionnaire.

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.

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

Les adolescents vivent souvent des changements physiques et émotionnels rapides.

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abolir

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

Le gouvernement a décidé d'abolir l'ancien système fiscal.

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

l'au-delà

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

De nombreuses cultures ont des croyances différentes sur l'au-delà.

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

ambigu

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

Sa déclaration était trop ambiguë pour être comprise.

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

avortement

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

Le débat sur l'avortement continue de diviser l'opinion publique.

B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

Meaning

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Example

It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.

Il est vite devenu apparent qu'il ne disait pas la vérité.

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

disponibilité

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

La disponibilité de l'eau potable est cruciale pour la santé.

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

assigner

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

Le gestionnaire assignera des tâches aux nouveaux employés.

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

respecter

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

Je respecterai les règles de l'entreprise.

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 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostile à l'ordre social

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

Son comportement antisocial rendait difficile de se faire des amis.

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 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurde, irrationnel

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

Il est absurde de penser que la Terre est plate.

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 /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

Meaning

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

Example

His addiction to video games affected his studies.

Son addiction aux jeux vidéo a affecté ses études.

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

arôme

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

L'arôme du pain fraîchement cuit remplissait la cuisine.

B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

articuler

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

Elle a pu articuler ses idées pendant la réunion.

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentellement

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

Il a accidentellement fait tomber le verre.

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

Son aspiration est de devenir un entrepreneur à succès.

B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

de manière précise, sans erreurs, correctement

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

Elle a prédit avec précision le résultat de l'élection.

B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agricole

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

Les progrès agricoles améliorent la sécurité alimentaire.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

accusation

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

L'accusation contre lui a été prouvée fausse.

B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminium

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

Le corps de l'avion est fabriqué en aluminium, solide mais léger.

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

conflit armé

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

Le conflit armé a entraîné une dévastation généralisée.

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

familiariser

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

Veuillez vous familiariser avec les consignes de sécurité avant d'utiliser la machine.

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurier

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

L'aventurier a voyagé profondément dans la jungle à la recherche de ruines anciennes.

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

adversité

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

Il est resté fort face à l'adversité.

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

acide

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

Le citron a un goût acide.

B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

applaudissements

Meaning

the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment

Example

The actor received loud applause after his performance.

L'acteur a reçu de vifs applaudissements après sa performance.

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

conséquences

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

Les conséquences du tremblement de terre ont été dévastatrices.

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

accessibilité

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

L'amélioration de l'accessibilité aide les personnes handicapées.

B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

militant

Meaning

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

Example

The activist organized a protest against pollution.

Le militant a organisé une manifestation contre la pollution.

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

automatiser

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

De nombreuses entreprises automatisent leurs processus pour gagner du temps.

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

attentivement

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

Elle écouta attentivement les instructions de son professeur.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

aisselle

Meaning

the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

Example

He applied deodorant to his armpit.

Il a appliqué du déodorant sur son aisselle.

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

reconnaissance

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

Il a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa candidature.

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

abbaye

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

La vieille abbaye sur la colline attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrait, résumé

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

L'artiste est connue pour ses peintures abstraites.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

aérien / antenne

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

Le pilote a effectué une manœuvre aérienne incroyable.

B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

adhérer

Meaning

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

Example

Neutrons adhere to protons.

Les neutrons adhèrent aux protons.

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

actif

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

L'immobilier est l'un des actifs les plus précieux.

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

bracelet de cheville

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

Elle portait un beau bracelet de cheville en argent à son pied gauche.

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmant

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

Le taux de chômage chez les jeunes est alarmant.

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

accélérer

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

Le conducteur a accéléré pour dépasser le camion.

B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administratif

Meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

Les réformes administratives améliorent l'efficacité.

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 /əˈriːnə/

arena

terrain, scène

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

Le match de basket-ball aura lieu dans la nouvelle arène du centre-ville.

B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

profiter de

Meaning

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

Vous devriez profiter de cette opportunité.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

adjacent

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

L'hôtel est adjacent au centre commercial.

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

acquérir

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

Les bénévoles acquièrent de nouvelles compétences grâce à leurs expériences.

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 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

aéré

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

Le nouvel appartement est lumineux et aéré.

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

réalisation

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

Obtenir son diplôme universitaire a été une grande réalisation pour lui.

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

anxieusement

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

Elle attendait anxieusement les résultats de l'examen.

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

affecté; touché

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

Les zones touchées par les inondations ont besoin d'une assistance immédiate.

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animé

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

Le film animé a été aimé des enfants et des adultes.

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

avancées

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.

Example

Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.

Les avancées scientifiques favorisent l'innovation mondiale.

B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

de manière adéquate

Meaning

in a satisfactory manner

Example

He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.

Il a accompli la tâche de manière adéquate, mais pourrait s'améliorer la prochaine fois.

B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

assembler

Meaning

to gather or bring together in one place

Example

The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.

les étudiants se sont réunis dans la salle pour la réunion.

B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

amande

Meaning

edible seed of the almond tree

Example

Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.

Les amandes sont une collation saine, riche en protéines et en bonnes graisses.

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

accidentel

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

L'incendie a été causé par une étincelle accidentelle.

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

artificiellement;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

Le lac a été créé artificiellement pour des fins d'irrigation.

B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

atteint

Meaning

Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.

Example

The region attained remarkable progress.

La région a atteint des progrès remarquables.

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

réalité augmentée, fusion du monde virtuel et réel

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

La réalité augmentée a transformé le jeu.

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

Elle a fait une accusation de vol contre son collègue.

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

de plus

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

De plus, nous offrons des réductions pour les réservations anticipées.

B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

accéléré

Meaning

Happening or developing faster than usual.

Example

The project progressed at an accelerated pace.

Le projet a progressé à un rythme accéléré.

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

avancement

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

Les avancées technologiques façonnent l'avenir.

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiographie

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

Elle a publié une autobiographie sur son parcours vers le succès.

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 /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

abondant

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

Le jardin était plein de fleurs colorées.

B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

atteindre

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

Elle a travaillé dur pour atteindre ses objectifs.

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

réveiller

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

Le bruit fort a réveillé tout le quartier.

B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

comptabilité

Meaning

the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions

Example

She works in the accounting department of a large firm.

Elle travaille dans le département de comptabilité d'une grande entreprise.

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

autonomie

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

L'autonomie était une exigence principale.

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

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 /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

attendre

Meaning

to wait for someone or something; to expect

Example

We await your response with great anticipation.

Nous attendons votre réponse avec grande anticipation.

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentique; véritable; réel; pas faux

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Le musée affiche uniquement des artefacts authentiques des civilisations anciennes.

B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

alléguer

Meaning

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

Example

The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.

Le témoin a allégué que l'homme était sur les lieux du crime.

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.

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

acide

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

Les citrons contiennent de l'acide citrique.

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

activisme

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

Son activisme environnemental a inspiré de nombreux jeunes à agir.

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

à côté; à proximité;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

Elle marchait à côté de son ami dans le parc.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

L'allocation du budget pour l'éducation doit être augmentée.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

artefact

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

Le musée a exposé des artefacts anciens d'Égypte.

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

adaptabilité

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

L'adaptabilité aux environnements changeants est cruciale en affaires.

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

réalisable

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

Commencez par des étapes réalisables pour rester motivé.

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

anatomie

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

Elle étudie l'anatomie humaine à l'école de médecine.

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

avantageux; favorable; rentable

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

Ce poste offre des opportunités avantageuses pour la croissance de carrière.

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

présumément

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

Il était présumé impliqué dans le vol.

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 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

consultatif

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

Le comité sert dans une capacité consultative auprès du conseil d'administration.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

antioxydant

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.

Example

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.

Le thé vert contient des antioxydants puissants qui ralentissent le vieillissement.

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

attentif; vigilant; alerte

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

L'étudiant attentif écoutait attentivement chaque mot que le professeur disait.

B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

Meaning

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

Example

The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.

La ville est connue pour ses beaux designs architecturaux.

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.

B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarctique

Meaning

relating to the region around the South Pole

Example

The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.

La région antarctique est connue pour son froid extrême et ses paysages glacés.

B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

arrogant; prétentieux

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

Son comportement arrogant l'a rendu très impopulaire.

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.

B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

administrateur

Meaning

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

Example

The school administrator implemented new policies for students.

L'administrateur de l'école a mis en œuvre de nouvelles politiques pour les élèves.

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

aloe vera

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

La plante d'aloe vera fleurit avec des fleurs tubulaires oranges ou jaunes.

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.

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

aspirer

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

Beaucoup d'étudiants aspirent à étudier à l'étranger.