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B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

artisan
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
L'artisan a créé une belle sculpture en bois.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

apiculture
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
L'apiculture joue un rôle vital dans l'agriculture en soutenant la pollinisation.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

affirmer
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Il a affirmé qu'il n'avait jamais vu l'homme avant.
C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

avant-garde
Meaning
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
Example
The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.
L'avant-garde du XXe siècle a redéfini l'art moderne.
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

alêne
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
Le cordonnier a utilisé une alêne pour faire des trous dans le cuir.
B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

attentivement
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
Elle écouta attentivement les instructions de son professeur.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

amicalement
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
Le divorce a été réglé amicalement entre les deux parties.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

suspension temporaire
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
Le projet a été suspendu jusqu'à ce que les fonds deviennent disponibles.
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

anthologie
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
Elle a contribué un poème à la nouvelle anthologie de poésie.
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

proverbe
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
Le vieux proverbe dit que l'honnêteté est la meilleure politique.
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

répéter le même son consonantique au début des mots dans une phrase
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
Le poète allite souvent les mots pour créer du rythme.
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

adulterer
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour avoir adultéré ses produits avec des produits chimiques bon marché.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

seul
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
Elle préfère vivre seule dans son appartement.
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

officier militaire agissant comme assistant confident d'un officier supérieur
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
Le général était accompagné de son aide-de-camp lors de la cérémonie.
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.
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

assimiler complètement; absorber et intégrer dans ses connaissances ou sa culture
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
Les immigrants ont souvent du mal à s'assimiler dans une nouvelle culture.
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.
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

assassinat
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
L'assassinat du président a choqué la nation.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

reconnaissance
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Il a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa candidature.
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

critique
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
La politique a attiré une critique sévère du public.
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 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

adhérer
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
Les neutrons adhèrent aux protons.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

procureur général
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Le procureur général a annoncé de nouvelles réformes pour renforcer la justice.
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

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

Ardent

ardent; passionné; fervent
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
Elle est une fervente partisane de la conservation de l'environnement.
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

âge
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
Elle a demandé son âge poliment.
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

arbitrage
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
Les investisseurs utilisent l'arbitrage pour réaliser des bénéfices sur les marchés mondiaux.
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

ouverture / trou
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
La lumière est entrée par la petite ouverture dans le mur.
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

pâle
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
Son visage est devenu pâle lorsqu'il a entendu la terrible nouvelle.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

atavisme
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
Le scientifique a noté de l'atavisme dans les caractéristiques physiques de l'enfant.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

loisir
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
La peinture est son loisir après les heures de bureau.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

affable
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
C'est un hôte tellement affable que tout le monde se sent à l'aise à ses fêtes.
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

évaluation
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
Le processus d'évaluation garantit l'équité.
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

athéisme
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Il a déclaré son athéisme ouvertement malgré la pression sociale.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

asile
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Les réfugiés ont demandé l'asile dans le pays voisin.
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

analyse
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
L'analyse des données est cruciale pour les modèles d'apprentissage automatique.
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

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.
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

assonance
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
Le poète a utilisé l'assonance pour créer un effet musical dans son vers.
C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

abstème
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
Elle a vécu une vie abstemie, évitant tous les luxes.
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

maladie
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
Il est allé chez le médecin pour une légère maladie de l'estomac.
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.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

disponible
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Le produit est maintenant disponible dans tous les magasins.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

archange
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Michel est souvent représenté comme l'archange le plus puissant.
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

activement
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
Il est activement impliqué dans les services communautaires.
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.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagoniser
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Ses remarques impolies n'ont servi qu'à antagoniser ses collègues.
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

actrice
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
L'actrice avait l'air époustouflante sur le tapis rouge.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

agrandir
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
Le politicien a essayé de s'aggrandir à travers des affirmations exagérées.
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

ambassadeur
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
L'ambassadeur a rencontré des fonctionnaires du gouvernement pour discuter des accords commerciaux.
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.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

défenseur
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Il est connu comme un défenseur des régimes autoritaires.
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

asynchrone
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
Les cours asynchrones permettent aux étudiants d'apprendre à leur propre rythme.
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

ambition
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
Leur ambition est de construire un ordinateur quantique.
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

approprié
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
Ses commentaires n'étaient pas appropriés à la discussion.
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 əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

alliance
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
Les alliances mondiales favorisent la durabilité environnementale.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputer
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Les médecins ont dû amputer sa jambe après l'accident.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristocratie
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
L'aristocratie avait souvent une influence sur les décisions politiques.
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

en conséquence; donc; selon les circonstances
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
Le temps était mauvais, donc l'événement a été annulé en conséquence.
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.
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

abjurer
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Il renonça à sa fidélité au vieux régime.
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

amuser
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
Le clown a amusé les enfants à la fête.
C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

acclimatation
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
Les randonneurs ont eu besoin de temps pour l'acclimatation aux hautes altitudes.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

adulation excessive
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
La chanteuse a apprécié l'adulation de ses fans.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

de manière précise, sans erreurs, correctement
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Elle a prédit avec précision le résultat de l'élection.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

actions
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
Des actions immédiates sont nécessaires pour le contrôle de la pollution.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

adjacence
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
L'adjacence des deux bâtiments a facilité leur connexion.
C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

relatif à la digestion
Meaning
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
Example
The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.
Le médecin a expliqué le rôle du canal alimentaire dans la digestion.
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonyme; sans nom
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
L'auteur a publié le livre sous un pseudonyme anonyme.
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

agrégat, ensemble
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
Les données ont été agrégées pour fournir une image plus claire du marché.
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

au-dessus; plus haut
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
L'avion a volé au-dessus des nuages.
B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

adopter
Meaning
To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
Example
They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.
Ils ont décidé d'adopter un enfant de l'orphelinat.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

enclume en fer
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Le forgeron a placé le fer chaud sur l'enclume.
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

acétate
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
L'entreprise produit des fibres d'acétate pour les vêtements.
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

attribuer, assigner
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
Beaucoup de chercheurs attribuent le poème à un auteur inconnu.
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

anthropogénique
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
Le changement climatique est en grande partie dû à des activités anthropogéniques.
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

assurer
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
Il lui assura que tout irait bien.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

anéantir
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
L'explosion a anéanti tout le village.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

auspice
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
La conférence a eu lieu sous les auspices des Nations Unies.
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

favorable
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
Le mariage a eu lieu un jour favorable.
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

publicités
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
Je saute souvent les publicités quand je regarde des vidéos en ligne.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulatoire
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
Le patient est ambulatoire et n'a pas besoin de repos au lit.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alterner, alternatif
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Les étudiants alternent entre les cours en ligne et en présentiel.
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.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

agroécologie
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
L'agroécologie favorise l'agriculture écologique.
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

automatisation
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
L'automatisation augmente l'efficacité et réduit les erreurs dans la production.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

apothéose, point culminant
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Beaucoup considèrent la Renaissance comme l'apothéose de l'art et de la culture en Europe.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

relatif à l'océan profond
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
Les créatures abyssales survivent dans des conditions de pression extrême.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
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 /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

étonnement
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Elle regarda le magicien avec étonnement.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Il se plaignait de douleurs abdominales sévères.
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

affreux
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
Le temps était affreux pendant notre voyage.
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.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

arrêter
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
La police arrêtera le suspect demain.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

soumis
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Il a souri d'un sourire soumis et a accepté le plan.
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

aloe vera
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
La plante d'aloe vera fleurit avec des fleurs tubulaires oranges ou jaunes.
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

allié; associé; lié
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
Les forces alliées ont travaillé ensemble pendant la guerre.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

réticent
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Il était réticent à prendre des risques inutiles.
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

argument
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
Son argument était basé sur la majorité.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modifiable; réglable;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Cette chaise a une hauteur ajustable.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informer
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
Le responsable informera le personnel des nouvelles politiques.
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

appartement
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
Elle a loué un appartement dans le centre-ville.
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

aéronef
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
L'aéronef militaire a survolé la ville.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

androgyne
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
Le défilé de mode a présenté des modèles avec un look androgyne.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

aristocrate; personne noble
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
L'aristocrate vivait dans un château magnifique.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

d'accord
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Tout ira bien.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

articuler
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Elle a pu articuler ses idées pendant la réunion.
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

chute des feuilles
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
La saison automnale est marquée par la chute des feuilles des arbres.
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

arythmique
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
Le patient avait un battement de cœur arythmique.
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

analyste
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
L'analyste financier a prédit une hausse du marché boursier.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

affirmer
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Il a affirmé son innocence devant le juge.
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

collant
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
Le ruban adhésif s'est fixé fermement au mur.
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.
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

activités
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
Les activités productives stimulent les progrès.
C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

antonyme
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ est l'antonyme de ‘cold’.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

agglomération
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
La ville est une agglomération de cultures et de communautés diverses.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

autour; autour de; environ
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Regarde autour et tu verras beaucoup de belles fleurs.