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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 /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

austère, simple
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
Le moine a vécu une vie austère dans les montagnes.
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

amnistie
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
Le gouvernement a annoncé une amnistie pour tous les prisonniers politiques.
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.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

anarchiste
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
Le groupe anarchiste a protesté contre le contrôle de l'État.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

apaiser / satisfaire
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Le manager a essayé d'apaiser le client en colère.
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

assassinat
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
L'assassinat du président a choqué la nation.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

rapide et flexible
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
L'équipe de la startup a été agile en répondant aux changements du marché.
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

tendre une embuscade
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
Les soldats ont prévu d'embusquer l'ennemi à l'aube.
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 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

adhésion
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Une forte adhésion est nécessaire pour que les carreaux restent en place.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attirant et tentant; fascinant
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Le parfum attirant des roses a rempli le jardin.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

aliéner
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Son comportement grossier a aliéné beaucoup de ses amis.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

aborigène
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
Le musée possède une grande collection d'art aborigène.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

abominable / épouvantable
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
La performance de l'équipe était abominable.
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

apathie
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
Les étudiants ont montré de l'apathie envers les nouvelles règles.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asymétrique
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Elle portait une robe asymétrique qui attirait l'attention de tout le monde.
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.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnostique
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Il se décrivait comme un agnostique plutôt qu'un athée.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

affirmatif
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Elle a donné une réponse affirmative à la proposition.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

astrologue
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
L'astrologue a prédit une bonne fortune dans son avenir.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

accréditer
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
L'université est accréditée par le conseil national de l'éducation.
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.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agiter, provoquer
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Les manifestants ont agité pour de meilleures conditions de travail.
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

inquiétude
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
Il y a une inquiétude concernant la diminution des stocks de poissons.
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

anesthésique
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
Le médecin a administré un anesthésique local avant de suturer la plaie.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

aride
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
Le désert est connu pour son climat aride.
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

vigilance
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
Le conducteur a maintenu une grande vigilance pendant le trajet.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

antiseptique
Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
L'infirmière a appliqué un antiseptique sur la plaie.
C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

vérifier
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
La police a essayé de vérifier la cause de l'accident.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoureux
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Il lui a envoyé une lettre amoureuse pleine de déclarations d'amour.
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

piloté par algorithmes.
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
Les systèmes pilotés par des algorithmes augmentent la précision.
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 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

authentifier
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
La banque utilise une technologie avancée pour authentifier les transactions en ligne.
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.
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

attentivement
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Elle écoutait attentivement chaque bruit dans la forêt sombre.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

réticent
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Il était réticent à prendre des risques inutiles.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

incorrect
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Il semble y avoir quelque chose d'incorrect avec le moteur de la voiture.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

allitération
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Elle a utilisé l'alliteration dans son poème pour ajouter de la musicalité.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

acclamer
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Le public a acclamé l'acteur pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

erroné
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
Le plan a mal tourné lorsque le temps a soudainement changé.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

aversion
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Elle a une forte aversion pour le tabagisme.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

passion, enthousiasme
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Elle parlait avec ardeur de son nouveau projet.
C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

augmenté, amélioré, élargi
Meaning
having been made greater in size or value.
Example
The new software provided augmented reality features.
Le nouveau logiciel a fourni des fonctionnalités de réalité augmentée.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

autonome
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
Les systèmes autonomes garantissent une plus grande précision.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

agitation
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Il y avait une agitation visible parmi la foule.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

disponible
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Elle était disposée à l'idée de travailler plus longtemps.
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

afflux
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
Sa fortune lui a permis de voyager à travers le monde.
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.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axiome
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Les actions parlent plus fort que les mots, c'est un axiome bien connu.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

s'acclimater
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Il faut du temps pour s'acclimater à un nouveau climat.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

auvent
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nous nous sommes assis sous l'auvent pour éviter la forte pluie.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

hermétique
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Conservez les biscuits dans un récipient hermétique pour les garder frais.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

adjacence
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
L'adjacence des deux bâtiments a facilité leur connexion.
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

à nouveau
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
Après l'échec, elle a décidé de recommencer sa vie à nouveau.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

habile; rusé; ingénieux
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Elle a donné une réponse habile qui a évité la vraie question.
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

abandon
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
L’enfant a souffert d’une profonde douleur émotionnelle à cause de l’abandon.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

auditif
Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
La conférence a été conçue pour améliorer les compétences d'apprentissage auditif des étudiants.
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 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

aborigènes
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
Les aborigènes ont préservé leurs traditions pendant des milliers d'années.
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.
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.
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

antiquité
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
Les ruines sont un rappel de l'antiquité de la ville.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

attirer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Le beau jardin a attiré les visiteurs de loin.
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

alcalin
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
Le savon contient de l'alcalin qui aide à éliminer la graisse.
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.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

audacieux
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Son plan audacieux de gravir la montagne sans équipement approprié a choqué tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

basé sur des algorithmes
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
Les processus algorithmiques alimentent les systèmes d'intelligence artificielle.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

amoral
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
Le personnage dans le roman a été dépeint comme complètement amoral.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

inondé
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
Le marché était inondé de produits importés bon marché.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

ambivalence
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Elle ressentait de l'ambivalence en acceptant l'offre d'emploi.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

amplement
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Elle a été généreusement récompensée pour son travail acharné.
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

atrophie
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
Sans exercice régulier, les muscles peuvent s'atrophier avec le temps.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

astuce
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Son astuce a aidé dans les négociations.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

adjoint
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Le professeur travaillait comme adjoint à l'université.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

anthropologue
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
L'anthropologue a passé des années à étudier la communauté tribale.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

assassin
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
Le président a été protégé des assassins potentiels par les gardes de sécurité.
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.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

altruisme, souci désintéressé du bien-être des autres
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Son altruisme a motivé d'autres à faire du bénévolat.
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

absorption
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
Les plantes aident à l'absorption du dioxyde de carbone.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

assentiment
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Elle a hoché la tête en silence.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

châtain roux
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Elle a de longs cheveux châtain roux qui brillent au soleil.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

séance d'assemblée
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
La séance d'assemblée a discuté des défis mondiaux.
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.
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

expier
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Il a essayé d'expier ses erreurs en aidant les autres.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

adhérence
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
Le respect des règles est crucial dans toute organisation.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

autocratie
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
Le pays a souffert sous des décennies d'autocratie.
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

aliénation
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
Les nouvelles politiques ont créé un sentiment d'aliénation parmi les employés.
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.
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

affliction
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
La pauvreté est une affliction courante dans de nombreuses parties du monde.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

annuler
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Le tribunal a décidé d'annuler le mariage en raison de la fraude.
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

angulaire
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
Le bâtiment a un design angulaire avec des coins pointus.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

rugueux, rêche ou capable d'user par frottement
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Son ton rugueux a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
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.
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 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

ardu
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
La randonnée à travers les montagnes était un voyage ardu.
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

avide
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
Elle est une lectrice avide de romans mystérieux.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

aggravation, détérioration
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
Le retard a causé une grande aggravation pour les passagers.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

attrition
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
L'entreprise a subi une forte attrition des employés en raison de l'insatisfaction au travail.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

joindre
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
Leur maison est jointe au parc.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

anéantir
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
L'explosion a anéanti tout le village.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

égratignure ou usure de la peau ou de la surface due à la friction
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Il a eu une petite égratignure au genou après être tombé.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

canon antiaérien
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
Le canon antiaérien a été positionné pour défendre la base militaire.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

ambivalent
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Elle était ambivalente à propos d'accepter la nouvelle offre d'emploi.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

faire allusion
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
Le professeur a fait allusion à Shakespeare pendant la conférence.
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

exécutable
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
L'avocat a confirmé que la preuve était exécutable devant le tribunal.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

agrochimique
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
L'utilisation excessive de produits agrochimiques peut dégrader la qualité du sol.
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

acoustique
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
L'acoustique exceptionnelle de la salle a permis à l'orchestre de sonner riche et clair.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

apex, sommet, point culminant
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
Il a atteint l'apex de sa carrière.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

réceptif / harmonieux
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
Elle est réceptive aux besoins de ses élèves.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

antécédents
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
L'avocat a examiné les antécédents criminels du suspect.
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

affirmation
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
L'affirmation quotidienne de la valeur de soi renforce la confiance.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distant
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Il est resté distant pendant toute la discussion.
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

attribution, répartition
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
Chaque département a reçu une attribution de ressources.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anémique
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
Le médecin a prescrit des suppléments de fer pour sa condition anémique.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

archaïque
Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
Certaines lois sont considérées comme archaïques et ne sont plus pertinentes.