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B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

aquatique
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
Les espèces aquatiques sont menacées par la pollution.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

déjouer
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
Le renard a réussi à duper les chasseurs.
B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

essence
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
Le prix de l'essence a augmenté de manière significative ce mois-ci.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

embarquement
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Les explorateurs embarquaient sur le navire au port.
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

irrélevance
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
Sa longue explication n’a fait que souligner l’irrélevance des détails pour le sujet principal.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

diplôme
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Elle a reçu son diplôme après avoir terminé le programme de soins infirmiers.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

justice sociale
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
La justice sociale garantit l'égalité des chances.
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

opposant
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
L'opposant a exprimé ses préoccupations lors de la réunion municipale.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

barrage ou attaque rapide
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
Le politicien a fait face à un barrage de questions difficiles de la part des journalistes.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

pigment
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
L'artiste a mélangé différents pigments pour créer la teinte parfaite de bleu.
A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

raisin
Meaning
a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food
Example
She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
Elle a cueilli une grappe de raisins sur la vigne.
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

réfléchi; pensif; capable de refléter la lumière ou les images
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
Après la réunion, il était dans un état d'esprit réfléchi.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

inévitable
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Inévitablement, l'équipe a rencontré des défis pendant le projet.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

tranchant
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Sa critique tranchante de la politique n'a laissé aucune place à des malentendus.
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

adieu
Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
Elle fit ses adieux à ses amis avant de partir pour la France.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

asocial
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
Il préfère des horaires asociaux pour travailler seul.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

sanctifier
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
Le prêtre sanctifiera la cérémonie de mariage.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

centrifuge
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
La force centrifuge pousse les vêtements vers les bords de la machine à laver.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

fête, célébration
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
Le village a organisé une grande fête pour célébrer la récolte.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

effronté; sans vergogne
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Il a dit le mensonge effronté sans hésitation.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

blasé, indifférent
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Après des années de voyages de luxe, elle se sentit blasée par un autre voyage à Paris.
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

diminuer
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
La tempête a commencé à diminuer après minuit.
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

secondaire
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
La sécurité est notre principale préoccupation, tandis que la vitesse est seulement secondaire.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

hiérarchique
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
L'entreprise a une structure hiérarchique stricte.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

bonheur
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

rejeter avec dédain
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Elle a rejeté son offre d'aide avec mépris.
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

certificat, titre
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
Elle a présenté ses certificats avant de commencer son nouveau travail.
C1 noun /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

inexpérience
Meaning
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
Example
His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.
Son inexpérience dans la gestion des négociations était évidente.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

devrait
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Tu devrais étudier pour tes examens.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

défaut
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
L'entreprise a fait défaut sur ses paiements de prêt.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

griller
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Elle a rôti le poulet jusqu'à ce qu'il devienne doré.
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

gesticulation
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
Son discours était rempli de gesticulations passionnées.
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

officier de pavillon
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
L'officier de pavillon a examiné la flotte avant la cérémonie.
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

il (masculin)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Il est mon meilleur ami.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

écriture manuscrite
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Son écriture manuscrite est très soignée et facile à lire.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

indispensable
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
L'eau est indispensable à la survie humaine.
B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

incorrect
Meaning
not correct or accurate
Example
The information you provided was incorrect.
L'information que vous avez fournie était incorrecte.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

hache
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Le bûcheron a balancé la hache pour couper l'arbre.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

condescendant
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Son ton condescendant a offensé le public.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

clignoter
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
La bougie clignotait dans le vent.
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

génocide
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
Les allégations de génocide ont soulevé des préoccupations mondiales.
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

rond
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
Le chat rond avait du mal à grimper la clôture.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

rénne
Meaning
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
Example
Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.
Le renne du Père Noël a tiré son traîneau à travers le ciel.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

intégré
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Les systèmes intégrés optimisent l'efficacité.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

étouffant et humide
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
C'était un après-midi étouffant en juillet.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Comportement mauvais ou inacceptable, surtout chez les enfants ou dans des situations formelles
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
L'étudiant a été puni pour son mauvais comportement en classe.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

le plus intime
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
Elle a révélé ses pensées les plus intimes à son ami le plus proche.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

cerf mâle / résister
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
Le cheval a commencé à se cabrer sauvagement alors que le cavalier essayait de se maintenir.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

homard
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
Le homard a été servi avec du beurre fondu et du citron.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

harmonie
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Une société prospère lorsqu'il y a de l'harmonie parmi ses habitants.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

invité
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
Elle a été invitée à la fête.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

résistif
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
Le matériau possède des propriétés résistives qui ralentissent le flux de courant.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

extradition
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
L'extradition du suspect a été retardée en raison de problèmes juridiques.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

conditions climatiques
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Des conditions climatiques spécifiques sont nécessaires pour les chutes de neige.
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

siffler
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
Il aime siffler en travaillant.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

état du sol (aptitude à cultiver des cultures)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
Le fermier a vérifié l'état du sol avant de planter les graines.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

une tactique de retardement des actions législatives par des discours prolongés; utiliser une telle tactique
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
Le sénateur a filibusté pendant des heures pour empêcher l'adoption du projet de loi.
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

exemplaire
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
Elle a été félicitée pour son éthique de travail exemplaire et son dévouement.
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

nord
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Nous avons voyagé vers le nord pour atteindre les montagnes.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

haut
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
Le sommet de la montagne est très haut.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irrémédiable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
Les dommages au manuscrit ancien étaient irrémédiables.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

pénurie
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Il y avait une pénurie de nourriture pendant la famine.
A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

madame
Meaning
a title used before a married woman's name
Example
Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.
Madame Karim est la directrice de l'école.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

drapeau
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Les rues étaient décorées de drapeaux nationaux.
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

rudiments
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
Il a appris les rudiments de la musique avant de rejoindre le groupe.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

muletier
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
Le muletier a guidé les animaux en toute sécurité à travers le sentier de montagne.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

cabine
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Il est allé dans la cabine de vote pour déposer son bulletin.
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

en retard
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
Il est arrivé en retard à la réunion.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

régional
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
Les hubs régionaux soutiennent les industries locales.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

responsabilité sociale
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
La responsabilité sociale doit faire partie du programme éducatif.
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

faire une pause
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
Veuillez mettre la vidéo en pause pendant que je prends des notes.
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

éternel
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
Le poète a écrit sur son amour éternel pour la nature.
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

hermétique
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
Le médicament a été conservé dans un conteneur hermétique.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

partout
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Internet nous permet de nous connecter avec des gens partout.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

tristesse, chagrin, douleur
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
Sa tristesse était évidente après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

arrêter
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
La police a réussi à appréhender le voleur après une longue course-poursuite.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

symptômes
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
La fièvre et la toux sont des symptômes courants de la grippe.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

fertiliser
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
Les agriculteurs fertilisent les champs pour augmenter le rendement des récoltes.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

serment
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
Le médecin a prêté serment pour aider les patients.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

balançoire
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
Les enfants adorent se balancer dans le parc.
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

une quantité excessive
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
Elle a une quantité excessive de livres sur son étagère.
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

mort
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
L'arbre vieux est complètement mort.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

sincèrement
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
J'espère sincèrement que vous vous rétablirez bientôt.
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

incapaciter
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
La blessure grave a rendu le joueur incapable pour le reste de la saison.
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

distracter
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
Le bruit fort l'a distrait pendant l'examen.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

à forte poitrine
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
L’actrice était souvent décrite comme à forte poitrine dans les magazines de mode.
C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

pittoresque et ancien
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
Ils ont séjourné dans un petit cottage pittoresque près de la mer.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hyperboréen
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
Les explorateurs se sont préparés pour le climat hyperboréen de l'Arctique.
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

bizarre
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
Le film avait une fin bizarre que personne n'attendait.
C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

éclectique
Meaning
Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
Ses goûts en musique sont éclectiques, allant de la musique classique au hip-hop.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

gestion du changement
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
La gestion du changement assure des transitions fluides.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

rubrique / directive
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Le professeur a fourni une grille de notation pour l'exercice.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

dangereux
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Les polluants dangereux augmentent les risques pour la santé.
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

avertissement
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
La proposition a été acceptée avec un avertissement.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

traduire
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Elle peut traduire cinq langues.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formellement
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
L'accord a été formellement signé par les deux parties.
B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

kérosène
Meaning
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Example
The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.
L'ancienne lampe brûlait du kérosène pour fournir de la lumière pendant les coupures de courant.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

osé
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
Le roman était plein de dialogues osés.
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

crise
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
La crise financière a affecté les marchés mondiaux.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

cardiologue
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Elle a pris rendez-vous avec un cardiologue à cause de la douleur dans sa poitrine.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

inerrance
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Certains groupes religieux affirment fermement l'inerrance de leurs textes sacrés.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

souple
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Le corps de la gymnaste était remarquablement souple.
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

quête; recherche
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
Le chevalier entreprit une quête pour trouver le trésor légendaire.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

raison; motif;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Elle a travaillé des heures supplémentaires pour le bien de l'avenir de sa famille.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

déranger
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
J'espère que ma demande ne vous dérangera pas.
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

fin de semaine
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
Ils prévoient un voyage pour le week-end.
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

discours pompeux
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
Le discours du politicien était rempli de fustian et de promesses vides.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

négligeable
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Les effets secondaires de ce médicament sont négligeables.
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

insuffisant
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
Il y avait peu de preuves pour soutenir sa réclamation.
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

inefficacité
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
L'inefficacité du gouvernement entraîne une réalisation lente du projet.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

relatif ou situé sur les rives d'un fleuve ou d'un autre cours d'eau
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
La végétation riparienne aide à prévenir l'érosion des sols le long des rivières.
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

usure
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
La loi interdit strictement l'usure.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

putréfier
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
La viande a commencé à pourrir sous la chaleur.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

métro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Le métro relie toutes les principales zones de la ville de manière efficace.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

solubilité
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
La solubilité du sel dans l'eau est élevée.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

forces navales
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
Les forces navales ont protégé la côte du pays contre les attaques ennemies
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimiser
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
L'entreprise travaille à optimiser sa chaîne d'approvisionnement.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

hyperconnectivité
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
La hyperconnectivité a changé la dynamique de l'interaction humaine.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

lancer avec force
Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
Le garçon a lancé une pierre dans la rivière.
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

complicité
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
Le tribunal a révélé sa complicité dans le plan de fraude.
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

cacato
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
Le cacato blanc a levé sa belle crête.