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C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

complet, absolu
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Son excuse était des bêtises complètes.
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

exode
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
Il y a eu un exode soudain des travailleurs après le début de la grève.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

insipide
Meaning
lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
Example
The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.
La soupe était insipide et avait besoin de plus d'assaisonnement.
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

souligner
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
Le professeur a souligné l'importance des devoirs.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

indirect ou sarcastique
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Elle lui a fait un compliment indirect sur son travail.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

superviseur
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
Le superviseur s'est assuré que les travailleurs respectaient les règles de sécurité.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

tribu
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
La tribu vivait en harmonie avec la nature.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

localiser
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
Ils ont réussi à localiser les clés perdues sous le canapé.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

cependant
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
Le voyage était long; cependant, il était agréable.
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

chiot
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
Le chiot a remué sa queue quand il a vu son propriétaire.
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

précédent
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
La décision du juge a établi un nouveau précédent pour les affaires similaires.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

synchrone
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
L'apprentissage synchrone implique des cours en ligne en direct.
A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

riz sauté
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
Nous avons commandé du riz frit au poulet au restaurant chinois.
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

marchandisation
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
La marchandisation de l'éducation a augmenté les frais de scolarité.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

compendium
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
Le livre est un compendium de mythes et de légendes anciennes.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

supérieur; de meilleure qualité
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Ce produit est supérieur à tous les autres sur le marché.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

insignifiant; trivial; petite quantité
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Il était contrarié par la petite quantité d'argent qu'il avait reçue.
A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

toux
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
Il a une forte toux et est resté à la maison aujourd’hui.
C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

endorphine
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.
Example
Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.
L'exercice libère des endorphines, réduisant le stress et la douleur.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

avancement
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
Les avancées technologiques façonnent l'avenir.
B1 adjective əkˈsep.tɪd

accepted

accepté
Meaning
Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.
Example
The accepted terms were discussed in detail.
Les termes acceptés ont été discutés en détail.
A1 adverb /æz/

As

comme; parce que; pendant que
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
À mesure que vous vieillissez, vous devenez plus sage.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

dissoudre
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
Le sucre va se dissoudre rapidement dans le thé chaud.
A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

croissant
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
Il y a une demande croissante pour l'énergie renouvelable.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

nombril
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
Le cordon ombilical du bébé est tombé après une semaine.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

étranger
Meaning
Belonging to or coming from another country.
Example
She loves studying foreign languages.
Elle adore étudier les langues étrangères.
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

forcer
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
La loi oblige les citoyens à payer des impôts.
C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

cadavérique
Meaning
Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.
Example
His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.
Son apparence cadavérique a choqué tout le monde à la fête.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

infecté
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
Le médecin a immédiatement traité la plaie septique du patient.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

inondation
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
La ville a été frappée par un déluge de pluie en quelques heures seulement.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

martyre
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Son martyre a inspiré d'innombrables autres à rejoindre le mouvement de la liberté.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

gerbe de blé
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
Le fermier portait une gerbe de blé sur son épaule.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

piquer
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
L'abeille l'a piqué au bras pendant qu'il jardinait.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

fiançailles
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Leurs fiançailles ont été annoncées à tout le village.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

chercheurs d'aventures
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
La vallée de Sajek est une destination populaire pour les chercheurs d'aventures.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

famille royale / redevance (revenus d'auteur)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
L'auteur reçoit une redevance pour chaque livre vendu.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

lexicographe
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
Le lexicographe a passé des années à compiler le dictionnaire.
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

joyeusement
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
Les enfants jouaient joyeusement dans le jardin.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

inquiet
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Elle était inquiète à propos de l'examen à venir.
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

cadet
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
Le cadet a défilé fièrement lors du défilé.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

choisir
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
De nombreux étudiants choisissent d'étudier à l'étranger pour de meilleures opportunités.
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

couleur claire
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
Les murs ont été peints en couleurs claires pour donner l'impression que la pièce est plus grande.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

grandeur
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
La grandeur du Colisée attire des millions de visiteurs.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

soupe
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
J'ai mangé un bol de soupe au poulet pour le déjeuner.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

omnipotence
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
De nombreuses religions décrivent l'omnipotence de Dieu comme absolue.
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

idolâtrer
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
Ils ont commencé à idolâtrer la statue comme une divinité.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

coéquipier
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Il a félicité son coéquipier après avoir marqué le but.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

dériver
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
beaucoup de mots anglais dérivent du latin.
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

Un phénomène océanographique impliquant le mouvement de l'eau dense, froide et riche en nutriments vers la surface de l'océan.
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
L'upwelling apporte des nutriments à la surface de l'océan.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

physique
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Il a une silhouette athlétique grâce à des années d'entraînement.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

vivre
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
Ils vivent dans une belle maison près du lac.
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

parler lentement de manière paresseuse
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
Il a tendance à parler lentement quand il est fatigué.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

orchestré
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Les attaques ont été orchestrées avec précision.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

chasteté; virginité; modération;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
De nombreuses traditions religieuses valorisent la chasteté comme une vertu de pureté morale.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

étude des traits du visage
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
Il croyait à la physiognomonie et essayait de lire la personnalité des gens à partir de leurs visages.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

coaguler
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
Le sang s'est coagulé rapidement après la coupure.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

génitif
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
En anglais, le cas génitif est souvent indiqué par un apostrophe et un 's'.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

crédibilité
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Sa crédibilité en tant que leader reste incontestée.
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

sève / épuiser
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
Le long voyage a commencé à épuiser son énergie.
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

artificiel, non authentique
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
L'excitation dans son histoire semblait factice et forcée.
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

peur; crainte
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
Elle a surmonté sa peur des hauteurs en prenant des cours d'escalade.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

conseiller
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
Le conseiller scolaire a aidé l'élève à gérer le stress.
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

harmonieux
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
Les voix harmonieuses ont créé un effet puissant.
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

hygiénique
Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
Maintenir des conditions hygiéniques dans les hôpitaux est crucial.
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

se séparer
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
Plusieurs états ont menacé de se séparer de l'union.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

vol
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
La police enquête sur le vol au magasin local.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

bienveillant, généreux
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
L'attitude bénigne du professeur a rendu les étudiants à l'aise.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

dégager
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
Les pompiers ont extriqué les passagers de la voiture accidentée.
A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

vocabulaire
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
Lire chaque jour aide à améliorer votre vocabulaire.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

enfant négligé
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
Le petit enfant négligé mendiait de la nourriture dans la rue.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

vertueux; juste; moralement excellent;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
Elle est connue pour son caractère vertueux et ses comportements honnêtes.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

déviation; éloignement d'une trajectoire établie
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
Toute déviation de la procédure établie doit être signalée immédiatement.
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hypnotisme
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
Le magicien a maintenu l'audience dans un état de mesmerisme.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

têtu
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Il était trop têtu pour admettre son erreur.
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

rayé
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
Le bouclier du chevalier était décoré de rayures rayées rouges et dorées.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

Le processus de fournir une quantité adéquate de liquide aux tissus corporels.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
Une hydratation adéquate est essentielle pour maintenir les fonctions corporelles.
B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

accord
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
L'accord a souligné le progrès graduel.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

mode de vie
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Un mode de vie sain comprend de l'exercice régulier et une alimentation équilibrée.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

structuré
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Un plan d'exécution structuré est crucial pour le succès.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

personne immorale
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
Le roman décrivait la vie débridée d'un libertin dans la France du XVIIIe siècle.
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

chambre
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
Les enfants jouaient dans la chambre.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

revigorant
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Les randonneurs ont apprécié l'air vivifiant de la montagne.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hypnotiser
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
Le magicien a essayé d'hypnotiser le public.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

mince et fragile
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
L'arbre mince s'est penché sous le poids de la neige.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

quelque part
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
J'ai laissé mes clés quelque part dans la maison.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

insouciance
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Elle marchait avec un air d'insouciance, sans se soucier des défis à venir.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

captiver
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
La performance du magicien a captivé l'audience.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

viande cuite
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
La viande cuite au four était tendre et savoureuse.
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

amusement; joie; divertissement
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
Le rire des enfants a montré leur amusement lors de la performance du clown.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

bombe
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
L'unité de désactivation des bombes a soigneusement désamorcé l'appareil explosif.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

compensé
Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
Les travailleurs ont été compensés pour leurs heures supplémentaires.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonyme
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Pour beaucoup de gens, son nom est synonyme de générosité.
A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

assoiffé
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
Je suis très assoiffé après avoir couru sous la chaleur.
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

collage
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
Elle a créé un collage en utilisant des photos anciennes de magazines.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

largeur
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
La largeur de ses connaissances a impressionné tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

apex, sommet, point culminant
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
Il a atteint l'apex de sa carrière.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

étoile polaire
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
Les marins ont utilisé l'étoile polaire pour naviguer à travers l'océan.
A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

silencieusement; calmement
Meaning
without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner
Example
She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
Elle parla doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

placement ou affectation
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
L'entreprise a organisé le placement des diplômés.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

ondulé ou plié
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
Le toit était fait de feuilles de métal ondulé.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

réajuster
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
Il a réajusté la chaise pour la rendre plus confortable.
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

ordinateur de bureau
Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
Je garde mes documents sur le bureau pour y acceder facilement.
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

femme autoritaire ou agressive
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
La pièce a dépeint l'héroïne comme une virago féroce qui défiait la tradition.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

une performance en direct d'un musicien, groupe ou artiste; aussi un travail temporaire
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
Le groupe a un gig ce soir au club local.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

violateur
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
La police a attrapé le violateur du code de la route à l'intersection.
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

calibration
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
La précision d'une balance dépend d'une calibration régulière.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

connaissance
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
Le juge a pris connaissance de la nouvelle preuve.
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

feuilles séchées de fenugrec
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
Ajoutez des feuilles séchées de fenugrec au curry pour plus de saveur.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

ère
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
La Renaissance fut une ère de grande réussite artistique et culturelle.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

désordre total
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Après la tempête, toute la ville était en désordre total.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluant
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Les ruisseaux confluent pour former une grande rivière.
A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

plat; uniforme; nivelé
Meaning
flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level
Example
The surface was completely even and smooth.
La surface était complètement plane et lisse.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

biodiversité
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Les forêts tropicales abritent une grande biodiversité.
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

galvanisme
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
Le galvanisme a joué un rôle clé dans les premières expériences avec l'électricité.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

diurne
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
La plupart des oiseaux sont des créatures diurnes, actives pendant les heures de clarté.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

courir rapidement
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Les souris ont couru rapidement à travers le sol de la cuisine lorsque les lumières se sont allumées.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

embarrassé
Meaning
feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
Example
He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
Il s'est senti embarrassé quand il a oublié son nom.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

gelé; extrêmement froid; hostile
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
Le vent glacé a fait trembler tout le monde.
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

brouillon
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
Elle a terminé le premier brouillon de son roman.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

studieux; dévoué à l'apprentissage
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Elle est une étudiante studieuse qui passe des heures à la bibliothèque.