B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

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'.

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

hymne

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

L'hymne national a été joué avant le match de football.

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 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

modifications

Meaning

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

Example

Amendments reflect evolving public needs.

Les modifications reflètent les besoins publics évolutifs.

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

La voiture s'est arrêtée brusquement au milieu de la route.

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusif / verbal ou physique dommageable

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

Elle a quitté son travail à cause de son patron abusif.

B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

amplifier

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

Example

The microphone amplifies her voice.

Le microphone amplifie sa voix.

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 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

assuré; affirmé

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

Elle est très assertive lorsqu'elle parle lors des réunions.

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

applaudir

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

Le public a applaudi la performance.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modifiable; réglable;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

Cette chaise a une hauteur ajustable.

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 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

extraterrestre

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

Le télescope est capable de détecter des signaux extraterrestres.

B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

annonce

Meaning

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

Example

The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.

La société a placé une annonce dans le journal pour le nouveau poste.

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 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

L'adaptation au changement climatique est essentielle pour la résilience.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

artisan

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

L'artisan a créé une belle sculpture en bois.

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 /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 /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

Example

The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.

Le fermier possède cinq acres de terre fertile.

B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

aigu

Meaning

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

Example

The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.

Le patient a souffert d'une douleur aiguë après l'opération.

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 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

abandonner

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

Ils ont dû abandonner leur maison à cause des inondations.

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

émerveillement

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

Les enfants regardaient les feux d'artifice avec émerveillement.

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 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

supposition

Meaning

a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition

Example

His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.

Sa supposition sur la météo s'est avérée incorrecte.

B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

acné

Meaning

a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots

Example

Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.

Un nettoyage régulier et une alimentation équilibrée peuvent aider à réduire l'acné.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

armure

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

Le chevalier portait une armure lourde pour se protéger lors de la bataille.

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 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

attributs

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

Les cultures avancées possèdent des attributs bénéfiques.

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.

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

assistant

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

L'assistant du sénateur a organisé la réunion avec les journalistes.

B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

éviter

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

Une action rapide a permis d'éviter un désastre.

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 /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

souffrance extrême physique ou mentale; douleur intense

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

Il était dans l'agonie après l'accident.

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 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 verb /əˈmend/

amend

modifier

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

Ils ont modifié le contrat pour inclure de nouvelles conditions.

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 /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

commodité

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

L'appartement dispose de toutes les commodités nécessaires pour vivre confortablement.

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 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 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 /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 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 /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

agression

Meaning

hostile or violent behavior towards others

Example

His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.

Sa soudaine agression a surpris tout le monde à la réunion.

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

allouer

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

Le gestionnaire a alloué des fonds pour le nouveau projet.

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 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 /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 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.

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 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

L'artisan a fabriqué une belle chaise en bois.

B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

altération

Meaning

a change or modification made to something

Example

The tailor made an alteration to the suit.

Le tailleur a fait une altération au costume.

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

étonnant, surprenant, impressionnant

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

Les tours étonnants du magicien ont laissé le public sans voix.

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 /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

archéologie

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

Example

She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

Elle a décidé d'étudier l'archéologie pour en apprendre davantage sur les civilisations anciennes.

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 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autoriser

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

Le manager autorisera le paiement demain.

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 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 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

avocat

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

Elle a engagé un avocat pour la représenter au tribunal.

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 ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

L'agriculture durable peut aider à protéger l'environnement.

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 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 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

authenticité

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

L'authenticité du document a été vérifiée.

B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

cendre

Meaning

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Example

After the fire, only ash remained of the house.

Après l'incendie, il ne restait que des cendres de la maison.

B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

Meaning

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

Example

She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.

Elle a auditionné pour le rôle principal dans la pièce scolaire.

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 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 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

pluie acide

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

La pluie acide endommage les cultures et les bâtiments.

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.

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 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonyme; sans nom

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

L'auteur a publié le livre sous un pseudonyme anonyme.

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

L’abolition de l’esclavage a été une étape majeure de l’histoire des droits humains.

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabétiquement

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

Les noms sont classés alphabétiquement dans le registre.

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 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

analogie

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

Le professeur a utilisé l'analogie d'un arbre pour expliquer la structure d'un essai.

B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

allié; associé; lié

Meaning

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

Example

The allied forces worked together during the war.

Les forces alliées ont travaillé ensemble pendant la guerre.

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 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 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

allocation

Meaning

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

Example

Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

Les enfants reçoivent une allocation hebdomadaire pour aider avec les corvées.

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

apte

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

Elle est une élève apte qui comprend rapidement de nouveaux concepts.

B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

accro

Meaning

a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something

Example

He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.

Il est un accro des jeux vidéo qui passe des heures à jouer tous les jours.

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 /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 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

un grand primate similaire à un singe / imiter

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

Les enfants imitent souvent le comportement des adultes.

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 /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 /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

acoustique

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

Nous avons enregistré une version acoustique de la chanson dans une pièce calme.

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 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

adverse; défavorable; négatif

Meaning

harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative

Example

The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.

Les conditions météorologiques adverses les ont obligés à annuler l'événement.

B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

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.

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 /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.

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 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 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 /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

ajustement

Meaning

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

Example

The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.

Le docteur a fait un ajustement au médicament du patient.

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 /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

astronome

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

L'astronome a observé la nouvelle comète à travers son télescope.

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.

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 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

reconnaissance

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

Elle a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa contribution au projet.

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

affectueusement

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

Elle a étreint sa grand-mère affectueusement.

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 /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrologie

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

Elle a étudié l'astrologie pour comprendre son avenir.

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilité

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

La responsabilité est essentielle pour maintenir la confiance dans tout système.

B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

étonné

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

Elle était étonnée par l'incroyable tour du magicien.

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 /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.

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 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 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

activer

Meaning

to make something start or function

Example

She pressed the button to activate the machine.

Elle a appuyé sur le bouton pour activer la machine.

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 (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 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 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

abréviation

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA est une abréviation de National Aeronautics and Space Administration.