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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 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

mots grossiers
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Il a crié un mot grossier quand il s'est frappé le orteil.
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 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

entreprise, en particulier un projet audacieux ou complexe
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
L'entreprise d'exploration spatiale a nécessité des années de planification et de préparation.
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

célibataire; titulaire d'un diplôme universitaire
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Il est resté célibataire toute sa vie et a obtenu un diplôme d'ingénieur.
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

originalité
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
Le travail de l'artiste a montré une grande originalité et créativité.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

désapprobation
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
Ses parents ont montré une claire désapprobation de sa décision de quitter l'université.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

empiler ou entasser
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Il a empilé les livres soigneusement sur l'étagère.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

réfléchi
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Sa réponse était calme et réfléchie, pas impulsive.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

éblouissant
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
La vue du sommet de la montagne était absolument éblouissante.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

accorder
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
L'université lui a accordé une bourse.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

saluer
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Les soldats saluèrent leur officier commandant.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

impérial
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
Le palais impérial était un symbole du pouvoir de l'empereur.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

spécialité
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Sa spécialité est la médecine pédiatrique.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

banal
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
Les smartphones sont devenus banals dans la vie moderne.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

couleur profonde
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
L'artiste a utilisé des couleurs profondes pour créer un effet dramatique.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

plaider
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Elle plaida pour la miséricorde.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

de manière similaire
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
De la même manière, nous pouvons réussir avec de la détermination et du travail acharné.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

régulièrement
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
Le personnel vérifie régulièrement l'équipement pour sa sécurité.
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

éligibilité
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Les critères d'éligibilité maintiennent l'équité.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

pelle
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Il a pris une pelle pour nettoyer la neige de l'allée.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

goutter
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
L'eau gouttait de la tuyauterie cassée.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

candidat
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Le candidat a été interviewé pour le poste.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

troupeau
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Les touristes se sont rassemblés sur la plage pendant l'été.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

méprise
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
La dispute a été causée par une simple méprise.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

correspondre
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Je corresponds régulièrement avec mes vieux amis.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

inaperçu; ignoré
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Son travail acharné est passé inaperçu par son manager.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

frapper violemment
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Les vagues ont battu le rivage toute la nuit.
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

ancêtre
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
Elle a recherché son arbre généalogique pour en savoir plus sur ses ancêtres.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

entraînement cérébral
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
L'entraînement cérébral régulier peut améliorer la rétention de la mémoire.
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

Action de Grâce
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
Nous avons passé le dîner de Thanksgiving avec notre famille.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
La valeur de l'entreprise a augmenté à plus d'un trillion de dollars.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

solitude
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La solitude peut offrir l'occasion d'une réflexion profonde.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

droits d'auteur
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Elle détient les droits d'auteur du livre.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

randonnée difficile
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Ils ont marché pendant trois jours à travers les montagnes.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

civil
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
La zone a été évacuée pour protéger les civils.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

reste; ce qui reste
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
Le reste de la nourriture a été stocké dans le réfrigérateur.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

collaboration mondiale
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
La collaboration mondiale est nécessaire pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

apostrophe
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Vous avez besoin d'une apostrophe dans le mot 'children's'.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

fonctionnalité
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
Le nouveau réfrigérateur a amélioré la fonctionnalité.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

saxophone
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Le musicien de jazz a joué un magnifique solo sur son saxophone.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

orange sanguine
Meaning
a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange
Example
Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.
Malta est un fruit citrique populaire au Bangladesh, connu pour son goût sucré et sa teneur élevée en vitamine C.
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

flouter
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
Les larmes ont flouté sa vision.
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

attrayant; intéressant; plaisant
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
Le jardin coloré semble très attrayant pour les visiteurs.
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 /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

vacance; une position ou un espace vide
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
Il y a une vacance pour un ingénieur logiciel dans notre entreprise.
B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

transplanter
Meaning
to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another
Example
The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.
Les médecins ont transplanté un rein chez le patient.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

illimité
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
Le plan Internet offre des données illimitées pendant tout le mois.
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

s'efforcer
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
Elle a fait de grands efforts pour terminer le projet à temps.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

herbeux
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
Le champ herbeux s'étendait à perte de vue.
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

récupérer
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
Le fermier a travaillé pour récupérer la terre stérile.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

conseiller
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
Le professeur a conseillé les étudiants sur leurs choix de carrière.
B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

émeraude
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
Le collier en émeraudes scintillait sous la lumière du soleil.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

nostalgie de la maison; tristesse de l'absence de chez soi
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
Après trois mois d'études à l'étranger, Maria se sentait de plus en plus nostalgique de sa famille.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

essai
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Elle a écrit un essai sur le changement climatique.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

projections de la voix
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Une projection appropriée garantit que chaque auditeur entend clairement.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostile à l'ordre social
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Son comportement antisocial rendait difficile de se faire des amis.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informatif
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
Le documentaire était très informatif et éducatif.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

non résolu
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
Le conflit reste non résolu malgré plusieurs réunions.
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

autonomiser
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
Autonomiser les enfants peut conduire à des progrès sociaux.
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

ambigu
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
Sa déclaration était trop ambiguë pour être comprise.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

fiancée
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John a acheté une belle bague de fiançailles pour sa fiancée.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

inclusion
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
La diversité et l'inclusion sont des valeurs clés dans les lieux de travail modernes.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

correctement; de manière appropriée; justement
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Elle a justement souligné les erreurs dans le rapport.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

légende; mythe
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
La légende du roi Arthur a inspiré de nombreux livres.
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

harcèlement
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
L'entreprise a une politique stricte contre le harcèlement au travail.
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

expédition
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
L'expédition des produits a été retardée en raison des conditions météorologiques.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

ouvrier
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
L'ouvrier a travaillé dur toute la journée sur le chantier.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

rougir / nettoyer avec de l'eau
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Elle rougit de honte quand elle se rendit compte de son erreur.
B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

génie
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
Einstein a été reconnu comme un génie pour ses contributions révolutionnaires à la physique.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

cicatrice
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
L'accident a laissé une cicatrice permanente sur son front.
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

allié
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
Les deux pays ont décidé de s'allier contre leur ennemi commun.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

sphère
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
La Terre est presque une sphère parfaite.
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

fondamentalement
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
Les deux théories sont fondamentalement différentes.
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

nombreux; plusieurs; abondant
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
Il y a de nombreux avantages à faire de l'exercice régulièrement.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

simulation
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
La simulation a aidé les étudiants à comprendre la théorie complexe.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

égratigner, gratter
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Il s'est éraflé le genou en jouant au football.
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

accoutumer
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Il lui a fallu un moment pour s'adapter au nouvel environnement.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concevoir, devenir enceinte
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Il est difficile de concevoir comment une idée comme celle-ci pourrait réussir.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabrication
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Le pays investit massivement dans le secteur de la fabrication.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

coalition
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Plusieurs partis ont formé une coalition pour faire adopter la nouvelle loi.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

solitaire; isolé; seul
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Il a vécu une vie solitaire dans les montagnes.
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

élever, reproduire
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Ils élèvent des chevaux à la ferme.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

pince
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Utilisez les pinces pour ramasser les morceaux chauds de viande du grill.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

réunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
La famille a été réunie après plusieurs années.
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

diminuer progressivement
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
L'excitation de l'événement a commencé à diminuer après quelques heures.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

étrangler
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
Le méchant a essayé d'étrangler son adversaire dans la ruelle sombre.
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

ardent; flamboyant
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
Le soleil ardent rendait la journée extrêmement chaude.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

législatif
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
Le corps législatif a adopté le nouveau projet de loi sur les impôts.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

sacré
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Le temple sacré a été visité par des milliers de pèlerins.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

discriminer
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
La loi interdit aux employeurs de discriminer contre les femmes.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

colonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Le régime colonial a supprimé le gouvernement local.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

communiste
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
L'idéologie communiste vise une société sans classes.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
Il se fâche souvent pour les choses les plus triviales.
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrer
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
Les embouteillages ont frustré tous les passagers.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

l'état d'être rare; quelque chose qui est peu commun ou rare
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Le vase antique était une rareté valant des milliers de dollars.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

directives
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Les lignes directrices pour l'utilisation de l'IA sont essentielles.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

commençant un voyage
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
Le groupe commence un long voyage.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

diplomatique; habile à gérer les relations
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
Elle a donné une réponse diplomatique pour éviter d'offenser quelqu'un.
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

créé par l'homme
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
Ce lac est créé par l'homme, pas naturel.
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

hutte
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
Ils vivaient dans une petite hutte en bois près de la rivière.
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.
B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

prospérer
Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
Les petites entreprises peuvent prospérer avec un soutien approprié.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorance
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Son ignorance des compétences informatiques de base a rendu difficile pour lui de trouver un emploi.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

tournage
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
Le tournage du film a pris plusieurs mois.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dynamique
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
La vie coule dans un courant dynamique.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

discret
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
Elle était discrète sur les détails de leur conversation.
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

opposé
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
Elle est fermement opposée aux tests sur les animaux.
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

inhaler
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Prenez une grande respiration et inhalez lentement.
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

commissaire
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
Le commissaire de police a informé les médias à propos de l'incident.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

incertitude; doute ou manque de certitude
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
L'incertitude sur la météo a retardé notre voyage.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

figue
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
L'arbre de figuier dans notre jardin produit des fruits délicieux chaque été.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
L'entreprise a fait plusieurs concessions lors des négociations.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

injuste; incorrecte
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
La punition était injuste pour une infraction mineure.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

substantiel; important; considérable
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
Il y a eu une augmentation substantielle des ventes ce trimestre.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

couleur cendrée
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
Le vieux bâtiment avait des murs de couleur cendrée qui avaient besoin d'être peints.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

énergie éolienne
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
L'énergie éolienne est exploitée dans la ville de Masdar.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

chapelle
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
Le couple s'est marié dans une petite chapelle à la campagne.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

pourri; mauvais
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
La pomme est pourrie et doit être jetée.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

commentaire
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
Le commentaire du professeur sur le roman était perspicace.
B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

cubain
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
Nous avons apprécié un délicieux café cubain au café.