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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

L'allocation du budget pour l'éducation doit être augmentée.

B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administratif

Meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

Les réformes administratives améliorent l'efficacité.

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 /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 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 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

réveiller

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

Le bruit fort a réveillé tout le quartier.

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

douleur

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

Il a eu une terrible douleur à la tête après avoir travaillé tard.

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

autonomie

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

L'autonomie était une exigence principale.

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

acide

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

Le citron a un goût acide.

B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

abondance

Meaning

A very large quantity of something; plenty

Example

The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.

L'abondance de légumes en hiver est remarquable.

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 /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

Meaning

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

Example

The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

L'avion vole à une altitude de 30 000 pieds.

B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

accumuler

Meaning

to gather or collect things gradually over time

Example

She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.

Elle a réussi à accumuler une petite fortune grâce à des investissements judicieux.

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomique

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

Le prix astronomique reflète son exclusivité.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

antioxydant

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.

Example

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.

Le thé vert contient des antioxydants puissants qui ralentissent le vieillissement.

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 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

arc

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

L'ancien arc est toujours debout au centre de la ville.

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 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentiquement

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

Elle parle authentiquement de ses expériences.

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 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 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

addict

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

Beaucoup de gens sont accros aux réseaux sociaux.

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

aggraver

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

Gratter l'éruption ne fera qu'aggraver la condition.

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

ancêtre

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

L'arbre généalogique montre les noms de tous les ancêtres.

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 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 /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 /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 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

accidentel

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

L'incendie a été causé par une étincelle accidentelle.

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

anormal

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

Le médecin a remarqué une croissance anormale dans les poumons du patient.

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 ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

Son aspiration est de devenir un entrepreneur à succès.

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentellement

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

Il a accidentellement fait tomber le verre.

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrait, résumé

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

L'artiste est connue pour ses peintures abstraites.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

abricot

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

L'arbre d'abricot produit des fruits sucrés en été.

B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

accéléré

Meaning

Happening or developing faster than usual.

Example

The project progressed at an accelerated pace.

Le projet a progressé à un rythme accéléré.

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 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, 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 /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 noun /ˈæli/

alley

ruelle

Meaning

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

Example

They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.

Ils ont traversé une ruelle sombre pour atteindre la rue principale.

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

une histoire courte et intéressante utilisée dans des discours ou des écrits

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

Une anecdote bien placée rend un discours plus relatable.

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 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

accessoire; personne qui aide à commettre un crime

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

Elle a acheté des accessoires élégants pour son nouveau téléphone.

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 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 /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 /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

annonceur

Meaning

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

Example

The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.

L'annonceur a payé des millions pour un spot publicitaire au Super Bowl.

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 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

L'assurance de qualité est une priorité pour le conseil.

B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

anticipé

Meaning

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

Example

The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.

La croissance anticipée a dépassé la capacité de la ville.

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

abondant

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

Le jardin était plein de fleurs colorées.

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

adéquat

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

La nourriture était adéquate pour le petit groupe.

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 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 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 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 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

évitable

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

La plupart des dégâts étaient évitables avec une bonne planification.

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

adversité

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

Il est resté fort face à l'adversité.

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

acquérir

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

Les bénévoles acquièrent de nouvelles compétences grâce à leurs expériences.

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

avocat

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

L'avocat a présenté des preuves solides pour défendre son client devant le tribunal.

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 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

aligner

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

Aligner l'éducation avec les normes mondiales est essentiel.

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

accusé

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

L'accusé a plaidé non coupable devant le tribunal.

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

adaptabilité

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

L'adaptabilité aux environnements changeants est cruciale en affaires.

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 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

aligner / mettre en ligne droite

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

Le gestionnaire a demandé à l'équipe d'aligner leurs objectifs avec la mission de l'entreprise.

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 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 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

ample; abondant; suffisant

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

Nous avons suffisamment de temps pour terminer le projet avant la date limite.

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

animation

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

L'animation dans ce film est incroyablement détaillée.

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 /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 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 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

véhicules autonomes

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

Les véhicules autonomes révolutionnent l'avenir du transport.

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 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 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 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 /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 /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 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

accompagner

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

Elle a demandé à son amie de l'accompagner au concert.

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

anxieusement

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

Elle attendait anxieusement les résultats de l'examen.

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 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

profiter de

Meaning

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

Vous devriez profiter de cette opportunité.

B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

effort ambitieux

Meaning

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

Example

Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.

Artemis est un effort ambitieux dans l'exploration spatiale.

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 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 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

femme forte

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

Elle a combattu comme une amazone dans la compétition.

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 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 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

accommoder

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

L'hôtel peut accueillir jusqu'à 200 invités.

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 /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancre

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

Le navire a jeté son ancre dans le port.

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorber

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

L'éponge a absorbé toute l'eau.

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 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 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 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

auditer

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

Le comptable effectuera l'audit des livres de l'entreprise le mois prochain.

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

aisé

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

Elle a grandi dans un quartier aisé.

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 /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

agression

Meaning

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

Example

He was charged with assault after the fight.

Il a été accusé d'agression après la bagarre.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

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 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 /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

commodités

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

L'hôtel propose des commodités modernes telles que le Wi-Fi gratuit et une piscine.

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 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminium

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

Le corps de l'avion est fabriqué en aluminium, solide mais léger.

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 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

terrain, scène

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

Le match de basket-ball aura lieu dans la nouvelle arène du centre-ville.

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 /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 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 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

annuellement

Meaning

once every year; yearly

Example

The company holds a general meeting annually.

L'entreprise organise une réunion générale annuellement.