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C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

corne de cerf
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
Les cornes de cerf devenaient plus grandes chaque année.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

être malade
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Elle est malade depuis l’hiver dernier.
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

appréciable; significatif; considérable en quantité
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
Il y a eu une amélioration appréciable de ses scores aux tests.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

alibi
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Elle avait un alibi solide qui prouvait qu'elle était au cinéma au moment du vol.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

aérodynamique
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
L'aérodynamique d'un avion détermine sa vitesse et son efficacité.
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 /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 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 /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 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 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

amplification
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
Le microphone permet l’amplification de la voix du locuteur.
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 /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

abstinence, retenue
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Son médecin lui a conseillé l'abstinence d'alcool pour une meilleure santé.
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 /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuel
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
De nombreuses plantes se reproduisent par des méthodes asexuées comme le bourgeonnement ou la division.
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

expiation
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
Le festival a été célébré comme un jour d'expiation.
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

anomalie
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
La chute soudaine de température a été considérée comme une anomalie.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

alliage
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Le bronze est un alliage de cuivre et d'étain.
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 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antiesclavagiste
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Le mouvement antiesclavagiste a gagné en importance au XIXe siècle.
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 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 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 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

augmenter
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
L'entreprise prévoit d'augmenter sa main-d'œuvre.
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

ascendance, domination
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
L'entreprise a acquis l'ascendance sur le marché grâce à l'innovation.
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.
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 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 /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

avènement
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
L'avènement de l'Internet a changé la façon dont les gens communiquent.
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 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

à neuf
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Après l'échec, ils ont recommencé le projet à neuf.
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

proverbe
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
Le vieux proverbe dit que l'honnêteté est la meilleure politique.
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

aristocratique; noble
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
Elle avait une allure aristocratique qui imposait le respect.
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 /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 /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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

ardent; passionné; fervent
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
Elle est une fervente partisane de la conservation de l'environnement.
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 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 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

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

absorbent

absorbant
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Cette serviette est très absorbante et sèche rapidement.
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 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 /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 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 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

alto (voix chantée adulte)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
Elle chantait la partie alto dans la chorale magnifiquement.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Elle a changé son avatar sur les réseaux sociaux pour une nouvelle image de dessin animé.
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, 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 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

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

archipelago

archipel
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
L'Indonésie est un archipel avec des milliers d'îles.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apocalyptique
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
Le film dépeint un futur apocalyptique après une guerre nucléaire.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

amicalement
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
Le divorce a été réglé amicalement entre les deux parties.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

adhérent
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
Il est un fervent adhérent des valeurs démocratiques.
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 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 ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

favorable
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
Le mariage a eu lieu un jour favorable.
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 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

côte à côte
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
Les soldats marchaient deux côte à côte dans la rue.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

anxieux
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Il était anxieux à l'idée de commencer un nouveau travail dans un pays étranger.
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

affiliation
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
Son affiliation avec l'entreprise a duré une décennie.
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 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirant
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Elle est une aspirante à la bourse la plus élevée de l'université.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

perspicacité
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Sa perspicacité dans les affaires a aidé l'entreprise à croître rapidement.
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 /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 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

autoritaire
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
Elle parla d'un ton autoritaire qui fit taire la pièce.
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 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

aptitude
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
Elle a une forte aptitude pour apprendre de nouvelles langues.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

agresseur
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
La police a arrêté l'agresseur sur les lieux.
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 /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 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 ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

austérité
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
Le gouvernement a mis en place des mesures d'austérité pour réduire les dépenses.
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 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 /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

bras plein
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Elle a porté un bras plein de livres à la bibliothèque.
C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

antonyme
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ est l'antonyme de ‘cold’.
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 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

assassiner
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
Les rebelles ont planifié d'assassiner le roi.
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 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

accentuer
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
L'éclairage a accentué la beauté du tableau.
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 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

abcès
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
Le dentiste a traité l'abcès dans sa dent.
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

assimilation
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
Une bonne assimilation des connaissances conduit à un apprentissage efficace.
C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

atrocité
Meaning
an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
Example
The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.
Le monde a condamné l'atrocité commise contre les civils.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

agité; nerveux; inquiet; excité de manière négative
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
Il est devenu agité lorsqu'il a entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
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 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

collant
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
Le ruban adhésif s'est fixé fermement au mur.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

admission
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Pas d'admission sans un billet valide.
C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

avant-garde
Meaning
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
Example
The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.
L'avant-garde du XXe siècle a redéfini l'art moderne.
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 /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 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

amicalement, de manière amicale
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
Ils ont discuté du problème amicalement sans aucune dispute.
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 /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

commissaire-priseur
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
Le commissaire-priseur a rapidement augmenté le prix.
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 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

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

anvil

enclume en fer
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Le forgeron a placé le fer chaud sur l'enclume.
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 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

athéiste
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
Elle a grandi dans une maison athée sans rituels religieux.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

antécédent
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Les antécédents culturels de ce festival remontent à des siècles.
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 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

appareil
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
L'appareil a été conçu pour être écologique.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

acquitter
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Le jury a décidé d'acquitter le défendeur de toutes les charges.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

antérieur
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
La partie antérieure du cerveau contrôle la pensée logique.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

astucieux ou perspicace
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Ses observations astucieuses ont aidé à résoudre le problème complexe.
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

alias
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
Le criminel était connu sous le nom d'alias 'Ombre'.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

corporellement capable
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
L'entreprise recherche des travailleurs physiquement capables pour le chantier.
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

alchimie
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
Les scientifiques médiévaux ont dédié leur vie à l'alchimie.
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

substance qui provoque une réaction allergique
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
Le pollen est un allergène courant qui affecte de nombreuses personnes.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

assaillir
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Le politicien a été assailli par des questions difficiles.
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

attaché diplomatique
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
L'attaché culturel a organisé une exposition d'art à l'ambassade.
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 /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.
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 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.