B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

actif

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

L'immobilier est l'un des actifs les plus précieux.

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

accomplir

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

Elle a réussi à accomplir tous ses objectifs pour l'année.

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 əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

L'accumulation de poussière affecte l'efficacité des appareils électroménagers.

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 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 /əˈreɪ/

array

série, exposition

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

Le magasin a présenté une exposition impressionnante de robes colorées.

B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

alléguer

Meaning

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

Example

The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.

Le témoin a allégué que l'homme était sur les lieux du crime.

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.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

accusation

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

L'accusation contre lui a été prouvée fausse.

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

aspirer

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

Beaucoup d'étudiants aspirent à étudier à l'étranger.

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

effets négatifs

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

L'utilisation du plastique a des effets négatifs sur l'environnement.

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

appréciation

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

Les propriétés immobilières connaissent souvent une appréciation au fil du temps.

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 adjective /æpt/

apt

apte

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

Elle est une élève apte qui comprend rapidement de nouveaux concepts.

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

attentif; vigilant; alerte

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

L'étudiant attentif écoutait attentivement chaque mot que le professeur disait.

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

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.

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 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 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.

B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analyser

Meaning

to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions

Example

Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.

Les scientifiques analysent les données pour découvrir de nouveaux modèles.

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

réalisable

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

Commencez par des étapes réalisables pour rester motivé.

B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

nommer

Meaning

to choose someone for a job or position

Example

The board will appoint a new director.

Le conseil nommera un nouveau directeur.

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.

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.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

aérien / antenne

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

Le pilote a effectué une manœuvre aérienne incroyable.

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

attrayant; intéressant; plaisant

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

Le jardin coloré semble très attrayant pour les visiteurs.

B2 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, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

consultatif

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

Le comité sert dans une capacité consultative auprès du conseil d'administration.

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 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 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

abréviation

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA est une abréviation de National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

étonnant

Meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Example

The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.

La découverte étonnante a changé notre vision de l'univers.

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 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

assuré

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

Elle était assurée que tout irait bien.

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 /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

administrateur

Meaning

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

Example

The school administrator implemented new policies for students.

L'administrateur de l'école a mis en œuvre de nouvelles politiques pour les élèves.

B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

absolu

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

Le dictateur avait un pouvoir absolu sur la nation.

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 /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.

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.

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 /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 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

avantageux; favorable; rentable

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

Ce poste offre des opportunités avantageuses pour la croissance de carrière.

B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

affirmer

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

elle a décidé d'affirmer son autorité dans la réunion.

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.

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

autel

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

Le marié et la mariée se sont tenus devant l'autel pendant la cérémonie.

B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

soudainement et de manière inattendue; sans avertissement

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

La réunion s'est terminée brusquement lorsque l'électricité a été coupée.

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 /æs/

Ass

âne

Meaning

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

Example

The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.

Le fermier a utilisé un âne pour transporter de lourdes charges.

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 /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 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

enchères

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

Les meubles anciens ont été vendus lors d'une vente aux enchères le week-end dernier.

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

bien que

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

Il a finalement accepté, bien que à contrecœur.

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 /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

Meaning

the act of making something start functioning

Example

The activation of the system took longer than expected.

L'activation du système a pris plus de temps que prévu.

B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

reconnaître

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

Elle a reconnu son erreur et s'est excusée.

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

approximatif

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

Le coût est approximatif et peut changer plus tard.

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

affecté; touché

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

Les zones touchées par les inondations ont besoin d'une assistance immédiate.

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 /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

prétendu

Meaning

said or thought to be true, but not proven

Example

The alleged thief was caught by the police.

Le prétendu voleur a été attrapé par la police.

B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

alignement

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

L'alignement des planètes était parfait pour l'événement céleste.

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 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

L'accord a souligné le progrès graduel.

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 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 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 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

Meaning

easy to reach, use, or understand

Example

The museum is easily accessible by public transport.

Le musée est facilement accessible en transport public.

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 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

caractéristiques adaptatives

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

Les caractéristiques adaptatives des plantes les aident à pousser en hiver.

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

Elle ressentait une grande admiration pour son professeur.

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

étonnant, surprenant, impressionnant

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

Les tours étonnants du magicien ont laissé le public sans voix.

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 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurde, irrationnel

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

Il est absurde de penser que la Terre est plate.

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 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 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

assuré; affirmé

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

Elle est très assertive lorsqu'elle parle lors des réunions.

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

de manière appropriée

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

Elle était habillée de manière appropriée pour l'événement.

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 /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 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

abus; mauvais traitement;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

L'abus de pouvoir a conduit à sa démission.

B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

assembler

Meaning

to gather or bring together in one place

Example

The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.

les étudiants se sont réunis dans la salle pour la réunion.

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 /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

adjacent

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

L'hôtel est adjacent au centre commercial.

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

affectueux; tendre; aimant; montrant de l'affection

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

Elle est très affectueuse envers ses enfants.

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 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

défense

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

Sa défense des droits des enfants lui a valu une reconnaissance internationale.

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 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 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarctique

Meaning

relating to the region around the South Pole

Example

The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.

La région antarctique est connue pour son froid extrême et ses paysages glacés.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

tablier

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

Elle a noué un tablier autour de sa taille avant de cuisiner le dîner.

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ascendance

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

Il est fier de son ascendance royale.

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

conflit armé

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

Le conflit armé a entraîné une dévastation généralisée.

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 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 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

aquatique

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

Les espèces aquatiques sont menacées par la pollution.

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomique

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

La structure atomique de l'hydrogène est la plus simple.

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 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

accoutumer

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

Example

It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.

Il lui a fallu un moment pour s'adapter au nouvel environnement.

B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

adhérer

Meaning

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

Example

Neutrons adhere to protons.

Les neutrons adhèrent aux protons.

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 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 /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 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 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

artefact

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

Le musée a exposé des artefacts anciens d'Égypte.

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 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 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

atteindre

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

Elle a travaillé dur pour atteindre ses objectifs.

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

Les adolescents vivent souvent des changements physiques et émotionnels rapides.

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

attributs

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

Les cultures avancées possèdent des attributs bénéfiques.

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

authenticité

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

L'authenticité du document a été vérifiée.

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

astéroïde

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

La ceinture d'astéroïdes se situe entre les orbites de Mars et Jupiter.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

Meaning

a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games

Example

The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.

Les enfants ont passé l'après-midi à jouer dans l'arcade.

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 /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 /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

ajustement

Meaning

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

Example

The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.

Le docteur a fait un ajustement au médicament du patient.

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 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

stupéfier

Meaning

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

Example

The magician's final trick astounded the audience.

Le tour final du magicien a stupéfié le public.

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.