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B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

annonce
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Le directeur a fait une annonce importante concernant le nouveau programme.
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 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

en cours
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
Il y a plusieurs nouveaux projets en cours dans l'entreprise.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

anus
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
Le docteur a examiné l'anus du patient lors du contrôle médical.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

ancien
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Nous avons visité les anciennes ruines de l'Empire romain.
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.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

ancien; précieux;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Elle a collectionné des meubles antiques de l'époque victorienne.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

machine automatique
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
Il travaillait comme un automate, sans montrer aucune émotion.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulatoire
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
Le patient est ambulatoire et n'a pas besoin de repos au lit.
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.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

arracher
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
Le chirurgien a dû arracher le tissu endommagé pendant l'opération.
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

abrégé
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
L'éditeur a publié un abrégé du long roman pour les étudiants.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

afro-américain
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
Elle est fière de son héritage afro-américain.
B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

tentative
Meaning
to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult
Example
He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
Il a tenté de gravir la montagne malgré le mauvais temps.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

approuver
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
Le comité approuvera la nouvelle politique demain.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

adulation excessive
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
La chanteuse a apprécié l'adulation de ses fans.
A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

capacité; compétence
Meaning
the power or skill to do something; capacity
Example
She has the ability to solve complex problems.
Elle a la capacité de résoudre des problèmes complexes.
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.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

oui
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Le comité a voté oui pour la proposition.
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

appréciation
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
Les propriétés immobilières connaissent souvent une appréciation au fil du temps.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolitique
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Elle préfère rester apolitique et se concentrer sur son travail.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

capable
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
Elle est capable de parler trois langues couramment.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytique, investigatif, logique
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Elle a une approche analytique de la résolution des problèmes.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

auguste
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
Le roi entra dans la salle avec une présence auguste.
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

charbon anthracite
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
L'usine utilisait de l'anthracite comme source principale de combustible.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

affront
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Il a pris sa critique comme un affront personnel.
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

assimiler complètement; absorber et intégrer dans ses connaissances ou sa culture
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
Les immigrants ont souvent du mal à s'assimiler dans une nouvelle culture.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

rappel actif
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
Le rappel actif améliore la mémoire à long terme et la rétention.
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 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 /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 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

candidat
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Le candidat a été interviewé pour le poste.
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

aspect
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
Un aspect important de la santé est l'exercice régulier.
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

amitié
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
Le traité a aidé à maintenir l'amitié entre les nations voisines.
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

au sommet
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Un drapeau a été placé au sommet de la tour.
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

je
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
Aujourd'hui, je suis heureux.
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.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

sans tête
Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
Le groupe sans tête tomba bientôt dans la désorganisation.
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

bagarre publique
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
La police a été appelée pour arrêter une altercation à l'extérieur du stade.
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 /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.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abonder
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Les opportunités abondent dans le domaine de la technologie.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

précision; exactitude
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
La précision des mesures est très importante.
A1 preposition /æt/

at

à
Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
Elle est arrivée à l'heure à l'aéroport.
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.
A2 verb əˈdres

address

aborder
Meaning
To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.
Example
The government must address the issues of student politics.
Le gouvernement doit aborder les problèmes de la politique étudiante.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

arriéré
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Il a été poursuivi pour un arriéré de loyer.
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

à haute voix
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
Veuillez lire les instructions à haute voix afin que tout le monde puisse entendre.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

anticiper
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
Nous anticipons une grande foule à l'événement.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

aduler excessivement
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Les fans ont adulé l'acteur après sa performance.
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.
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.
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

abhorrence
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
Il a exprimé son abhorrence de la discrimination raciale.
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

s'abstenir
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
Les gens s'abstiennent souvent des appareils numériques pour améliorer leur concentration.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

anémie
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
La thérapie génique traite efficacement l'anémie.
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

reboisement
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
Le reboisement aide à restaurer la biodiversité.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

ascension
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Sa rapide ascension dans l'entreprise a surpris tout le monde.
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

allégeance
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
Les soldats prêtent un serment d'allégeance à leur pays.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

stupéfier
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Le tour final du magicien a stupéfié le public.
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.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Il se plaignait de douleurs abdominales sévères.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

asafoetida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Une pincée d'asafoetida ajoute une saveur distinctive au curry de lentilles.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

architecte
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
L'architecte a conçu un immeuble de bureaux moderne.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

apparition fantomatique
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Les enfants ont été effrayés par l'apparition soudaine dans la vieille maison.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asymétrique
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Le design du bâtiment est asymétrique et inhabituel.
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

aérostatique
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
L'aérostatique est essentielle pour comprendre comment les ballons flottent.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

auto
Meaning
A motor vehicle, especially a car.
Example
He drove his auto to the market.
Il a conduit son auto au marché.
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

a attaqué
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
Les soldats ont attaqué l’ennemi à l’aube.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

adapter
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Il s'est rapidement adapté à son nouvel environnement.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

amulette; talisman
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Elle portait un amulette en argent autour du cou pour la chance.
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.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

ajourner
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
Le juge a décidé de reporter l'audience jusqu'à la semaine prochaine.
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

alêne
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
Le cordonnier a utilisé une alêne pour faire des trous dans le cuir.
A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

organiser
Meaning
to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare
Example
She arranged the flowers in a vase.
Elle a arrangé les fleurs dans un vase.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

approprié
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
Son commentaire était particulièrement approprié à la situation.
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

annexe
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
L'entreprise fournit des services annexes à l'industrie de la santé.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

alléger ou atténuer
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
La méditation peut alléger le stress et améliorer la concentration.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Le prêtre lui a accordé l'absolution pour ses péchés.
B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

alarmer
Meaning
to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb
Example
The loud noise alarmed the residents.
Le bruit fort a alarmé les résidents.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

archétype, modèle original
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
Cette peinture est l'archétype de l'art moderne.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

à travers
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
Le pont s'étend à travers la rivière.
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.
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.
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

hébergement
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
L'hôtel offre un hébergement confortable aux touristes.
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.
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.
B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

affecter
Meaning
to influence or make a difference to something
Example
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
Le temps peut grandement affecter notre humeur.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagoniser
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Ses remarques impolies n'ont servi qu'à antagoniser ses collègues.
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

athlète
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
L'athlète s'est entraîné dur pour les prochains Jeux Olympiques.
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

aphorisme
Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
Il a commencé son discours par un aphorisme sur la vie et le succès.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

aptitude et habileté
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Son aptitude dans les négociations a permis de conclure l'accord avec succès.
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

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.
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

publicité
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
L'entreprise dépense des millions en publicité chaque année.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

admonester
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
Le professeur a admonesté les étudiants pour être en retard.
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.
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

excuse
Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
Il a présenté des excuses pour être en retard à la réunion.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

artiste
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form
Example
The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.
L'artiste a exposé ses sculptures lors de l'ouverture de la galerie.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitraire
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
La notation arbitraire de l'enseignant a dérangé de nombreux étudiants.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

déconcerter
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Sa question soudaine semblait le déstabiliser.
B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

prétendu
Meaning
said or thought to be true, but not proven
Example
The alleged thief was caught by the police.
Le prétendu voleur a été attrapé par la police.
B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

arrogance
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Son arrogance l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses collègues.
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

survenir
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Des problèmes peuvent survenir si vous ne planifiez pas à l'avance.
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 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 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

apostrophe
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Vous avez besoin d'une apostrophe dans le mot 'children's'.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

ouverture / trou
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
La lumière est entrée par la petite ouverture dans le mur.
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

affirmation
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
Son affirmation qu'elle avait raison a été accueillie dans le silence.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

abbé
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
L'abbé a accueilli les visiteurs au monastère.
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

abdiquer
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Le roi a décidé d'abdiquer du trône.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automatiquement
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
La porte se ferme automatiquement après que vous entrez.
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

abjurer
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Il renonça à sa fidélité au vieux régime.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

acceptable
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Votre proposition est acceptable pour le comité.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

arrêter
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
La police arrêtera le suspect demain.
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

avancé
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
Il étudie un niveau avancé de mathématiques.