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C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

habile; rusé; ingénieux
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Elle a donné une réponse habile qui a évité la vraie question.
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

bricoler
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
Il aime bricoler avec des vieilles radios dans son garage.
A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

retourner
Meaning
to come or go back to a place; to give back
Example
I will return home tomorrow.
Je reviendrai à la maison demain.
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

décimal
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
Le nombre 0.75 est un décimal.
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

espèce clé
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
Les loups sont une espèce clé qui régule les populations de proies.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

fumeur
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Il est un fumeur et essaie d'arrêter chaque année.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

litote
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
Dire 'pas mal' comme compliment est un exemple de litote.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

actuariel
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
L'entreprise s'est appuyée sur des rapports actuariels pour fixer les primes d'assurance.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

réalisable
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
Il est réalisable de terminer le projet en deux mois.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

composant
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
Le moteur est le composant le plus important de la voiture.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

crucial
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
L'énergie renouvelable joue un rôle crucial dans la durabilité.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

intersection
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
Tournez à gauche au carrefour pour atteindre le centre commercial.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinité, concentration de sel
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
La salinité de l'océan varie en fonction de la profondeur et de la localisation.
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

commencer
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
commençons la réunion maintenant.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

protestation
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Sa protestation contre les règles injustes a été ignorée.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

centre
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
Le premier centre de chirurgie robotique a été établi à Rangpur.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionner
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Les deux entreprises ont décidé de fusionner pour augmenter leur part de marché.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

protection
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
Le mouvement s'est concentré sur la protection des droits.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

surveillance, vigie
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Le garde faisait attention à tout comportement suspect.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

contamination par les métaux
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
La contamination par les métaux présente de graves risques pour la santé.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

clément / doux
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Les prisonniers espéraient un juge clément.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

mépriser
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Il s'est senti blessé lorsque son invitation a été méprisée.
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

rouille
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
La vieille voiture était couverte de rouille après des années de négligence.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

optique
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
Le nerf optique transporte les signaux de l'œil au cerveau.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

culminer
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Des années de travail acharné ont culminé en son succès.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

agrosystème
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Un agroécosystème sain améliore la fertilité du sol.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

circonférence
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
La circonférence de l'arbre mesurait près de cinq pieds.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

imperméable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
La veste est imperméable à la pluie.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

conversion d'un actif ou d'un service en une manière de gagner de l'argent
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube permet aux créateurs de contenu de gagner de l'argent grâce à la monétisation.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

territoire
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
Le roi a étendu son territoire.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

brader
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Ne fais pas d'économie sur la qualité lorsque tu achètes un nouvel ordinateur portable.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

spectral
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
Le vieux manoir avait une atmosphère spectrale la nuit.
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

abomination
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
L'esclavage était considéré comme une abomination.
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

réclamer des vies
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
La pollution sur le lieu de travail réclame des milliers de vies chaque année.
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

sans
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
Il est parti sans dire au revoir.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

migrant
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
De nombreux migrants parcourent de longues distances pour trouver un emploi.
C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

étancher
Meaning
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire
Example
He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.
Il a bu de l'eau pour étancher sa soif après la longue course.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

dissolution
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
La dissolution de l'entreprise a été annoncée hier.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

mesure
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
Le tailleur a pris mes mesures de taille avant de coudre le costume.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

objectif principal
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
L'objectif principal de l'événement était de promouvoir le recyclage.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

volaille
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
Le fermier élevait de la volaille dans son jardin pour des œufs frais et de la viande.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidienne (roche volcanique noire et vitreuse)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
Le couteau était fabriqué à partir d'obsidienne tranchante.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

désastreux
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
L'ouragan a eu des effets désastreux sur la ville.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

excursion; voyage court
Meaning
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Example
The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.
L'école a organisé une excursion au musée des sciences pour tous les élèves.
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

niche de marché, segment spécialisé, marché cible
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
Trouver le bon créneau est essentiel pour réussir dans les affaires.
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

fleur
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
Les papillons sont attirés par les fleurs colorées.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Les écosystèmes marins sont très sensibles à l'activité humaine.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

impossible
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
Il est impossible de finir ce travail en une journée.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

foi; confiance; croyance religieuse;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Elle avait une foi inébranlable dans les capacités de son équipe à réussir.
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

bloc
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Il a écrit son numéro de téléphone sur un bloc jaune.
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

un enfant sans abri ou abandonné; une personne ou un animal errant
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
La charité aide les orphelins et les vagabonds à trouver des foyers et des familles.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

favoritisme
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
Le responsable a été accusé de favoritisme envers certains employés.
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

intéressé
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
Elle est très intéressée par l'apprentissage de nouvelles langues.
A1 verb /ɡet/

get

obtenir
Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
J'ai besoin d'aller chercher du lait à l'épicerie.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

électrotype
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
L'imprimeur a utilisé un électrotype pour produire plusieurs copies de la page.
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

regarder avec désir
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Il n'arrêtait pas de regarder les mannequins sur le podium.
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

communication efficace
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
La communication efficace est la clé de relations solides.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

préhistorique, avant les archives écrites
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
L'ère préhistorique a été marquée par l'ascension des premiers humains.
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

stimuler l’appétit
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
L’odeur du pain frais va stimuler l’appétit des invités.
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

mépris
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
Ses idées ont été accueillies avec mépris par le public.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

exceptionnellement grand; gigantesque
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
Le jet jumbo a été retardé à l'aéroport.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

en avant
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
Les troupes ont avancé pour sécuriser le pont.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

statut
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Son statut social s'est amélioré après la promotion.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

fosse
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
Le château était protégé par un large fossé rempli d'eau.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

confus
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
Elle se sentait confuse à cause des instructions compliquées.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

traître
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
La route traître a rendu la conduite difficile.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

prédire
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
L'homme âgé a affirmé qu'il pouvait prédire l'avenir.
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

bleu foncé
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe bleu foncé à la fête.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

sans fondement; infondé
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Ses accusations contre elle étaient complètement infondées.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

immoler
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Les manifestants ont menacé de s'immoler devant le bâtiment.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

réalité virtuelle
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La réalité virtuelle (VR) est largement utilisée dans les jeux et les simulations de formation.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

bonheur
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

auto
Meaning
A motor vehicle, especially a car.
Example
He drove his auto to the market.
Il a conduit son auto au marché.
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

gallon
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Il a acheté un gallon de lait.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

transmissible
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 est une maladie hautement transmissible.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

rouge intense
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
Le coucher du soleil rouge intense a peint le ciel de belles nuances.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

stationnement
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
Il n'y avait pas de stationnement disponible près du restaurant.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

ascendant, dominant
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Elle est une leader ascendante dans le parti politique.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

balai
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Elle a utilisé un vieux balai pour balayer les feuilles tombées du porche.
C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

principal, excellent
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
Elle a été traitée comme la prima ballerina de la troupe.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

antioxydants
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Les fruits et légumes sont riches en antioxydants.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

courge éponge
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
La courge éponge peut être mangée lorsqu'elle est jeune ou séchée pour fabriquer des éponges naturelles.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

ressembler à
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
Elle ressemble à sa mère tant par son apparence que par ses manières.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

enlèvement
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
La police enquête sur l'enlèvement de l'enfant.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

phrase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Il a donné une phrase mémorable lors de la conférence.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

éclore
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
L'oiseau va éclore de son œuf bientôt.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

bastion, forteresse
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
Le château se tenait comme un bastion contre les attaques ennemies.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

limité; ayant des limites
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
La Terre dispose de ressources naturelles limitées.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

état d’esprit
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Une mentalité de croissance aide les individus à relever les défis.
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

portée
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
La nouvelle voiture électrique a une portée de 400 miles.
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

convergence
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
La convergence des technologies révolutionne les industries.
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

pirate
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
Le corsaire a pillé des navires le long de la côte.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

procéder
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Continuons avec la réunion comme prévu.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

station / dernier recours
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Ils sont restés dans une station balnéaire pendant leurs vacances.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

baume
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Le baume a aidé à soulager la douleur de son coup de soleil.
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

exécuter
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
La NASA prévoit d'exécuter la mission en trois phases.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

inaugural
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
Le président a prononcé son discours inaugural.
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

courant d air
Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
Elle a referme la fenetre pour ne pas laisser entrer le courant d air froid.
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

légumes verts
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
Manger des légumes verts est important pour une bonne santé.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

non réclamé; non demandé; abandonné ou sans propriétaire
Meaning
not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless
Example
The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.
Les bagages non réclamés ont été stockés dans le département des objets trouvés de l'aéroport.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

cultivable
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Le fermier a acheté des terres cultivables pour agrandir ses récoltes.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesque
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Elle avait une silhouette statuaire qui attirait les regards partout où elle allait.
C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

revitalisation
Meaning
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
Example
Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.
Un repos adéquat et une bonne nutrition conduisent à la revitalisation du corps.
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

obligatoire
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
Il est obligatoire pour tous les citoyens d'obéir à la loi.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

révolutionnaire
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Les avancées révolutionnaires redéfinissent l'innovation.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

enthousiasme
Meaning
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
Example
She sang the song with great gusto.
Elle a chanté la chanson avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme.
C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

imprécis
Meaning
Not exact or accurate; vague.
Example
His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.
Son explication était trop imprécise pour être utile.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

combattre
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
Le gouvernement prend des mesures pour combattre la corruption.
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

présider
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
Elle présidera la réunion demain.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

inventif
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
L'inventeur était connu pour ses solutions inventives aux problèmes quotidiens.
C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

judiciaire
Meaning
relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice
Example
The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.
La nouvelle loi a été soumise à un examen judiciaire rigoureux avant son application.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

exclusivement
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
Ce service est disponible exclusivement pour les membres premium.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

inciter / encourager
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
Les éloges du professeur l'ont incité à étudier plus dur.
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

chance
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
Elle a eu de la chance lors de son entretien d'embauche.
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

renégat
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
Il a été étiqueté comme un renégat après avoir quitté le parti et critiqué ses politiques.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

départ
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
Le départ du train a été retardé de trente minutes en raison de problèmes techniques.
C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

facturer moins
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
Le commerçant m'a accidentellement facturé moins pour les courses.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

juger
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Un comité a été formé pour juger les différends entre les parties.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

nomenclature
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
La nomenclature chimique peut être difficile à comprendre pour les débutants.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

régulièrement
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
Elle fait de l'exercice régulièrement pour rester en bonne santé.