B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

véhicules autonomes

Meaning

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

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

Les véhicules autonomes révolutionnent l'avenir du transport.

B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

accro

Meaning

a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something

Example

He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.

Il est un accro des jeux vidéo qui passe des heures à jouer tous les jours.

B2 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 /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

de plus

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

De plus, nous offrons des réductions pour les réservations anticipées.

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomique

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

Le prix astronomique reflète son exclusivité.

B2 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 /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 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

allié

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

Les deux pays ont décidé de s'allier contre leur ennemi commun.

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 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 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

conséquences

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

Les conséquences du tremblement de terre ont été dévastatrices.

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 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

anormal

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

appétit

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

La malbouffe augmente l'appétit de manière non naturelle.

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 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

L'artisan a fabriqué une belle chaise en bois.

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

au milieu de

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

L'équipe est restée calme au milieu du chaos.

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 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 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 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

admirable

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

Son dévouement à aider les autres est vraiment admirable.

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

reconnaissance

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

Elle a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa contribution au projet.

B2 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 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

Meaning

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Example

It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.

Il est vite devenu apparent qu'il ne disait pas la vérité.

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 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

acoustique

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

Nous avons enregistré une version acoustique de la chanson dans une pièce calme.

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.

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 /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

évitement

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

L’évitement des conversations difficiles peut créer de plus grands problèmes plus tard.

B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

précision; exactitude

Meaning

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Example

The accuracy of the measurements is very important.

La précision des mesures est très importante.

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 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

artificiellement;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

Le lac a été créé artificiellement pour des fins d'irrigation.

B2 noun /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 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

respecter

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

Je respecterai les règles de l'entreprise.

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 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

aisé

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

Elle a grandi dans un quartier aisé.

B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

cendre

Meaning

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Example

After the fire, only ash remained of the house.

Après l'incendie, il ne restait que des cendres de la maison.

B2 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 əˈkɔːrd

accord

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

L'accord a souligné le progrès graduel.

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 /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancre

Meaning

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

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

Le navire a jeté son ancre dans le port.

B2 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 /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

accélération

Meaning

the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up

Example

The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.

La voiture a montré une accélération rapide en entrant sur l'autoroute.

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

amphibien

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

Une grenouille est un amphibien courant qui vit à la fois dans l'eau et sur terre.

B2 noun 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 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 /əˈveɪl/

avail

profiter de

Meaning

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

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

Vous devriez profiter de cette opportunité.

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

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

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

extraterrestre

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

Le télescope est capable de détecter des signaux extraterrestres.

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiographie

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

Elle a publié une autobiographie sur son parcours vers le succès.

B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administratif

Meaning

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

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

Les réformes administratives améliorent l'efficacité.

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

bracelet de cheville

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

Elle portait un beau bracelet de cheville en argent à son pied gauche.

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

Elle a fait une accusation de vol contre son collègue.

B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

artefacts

Meaning

objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance

Example

Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.

Les archéologues ont découvert des artefacts précieux dans les ruines.

B2 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 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

assigner

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

Le gestionnaire assignera des tâches aux nouveaux employés.

B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

éviter

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

Une action rapide a permis d'éviter un désastre.

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

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

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

Une anecdote bien placée rend un discours plus relatable.

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

avocat

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

Elle a engagé un avocat pour la représenter au tribunal.

B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

accumuler

Meaning

to gather or collect things gradually over time

Example

She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.

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

B2 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 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

aromatique

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

Le chef a utilisé des herbes aromatiques pour donner de la saveur au plat.

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 /ˈækni/

acne

acné

Meaning

a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots

Example

Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.

Un nettoyage régulier et une alimentation équilibrée peuvent aider à réduire l'acné.

B2 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 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 /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

étonné

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

Elle était étonnée par l'incroyable tour du magicien.

B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

responsable

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

Rester responsable aide à réduire les retards.

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitraire

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

La notation arbitraire de l'enseignant a dérangé de nombreux étudiants.

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 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

distraite

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

Il est tellement distrait qu'il oublie souvent ses clés.

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

réalité augmentée, fusion du monde virtuel et réel

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

La réalité augmentée a transformé le jeu.

B2 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 /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

administrer

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

L'infirmière administrera le vaccin à tous les patients.

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 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

ascension, élévation

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

Les alpinistes ont commencé leur ascension vers le sommet de la montagne à l'aube.

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

réveiller

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

Le bruit fort a réveillé tout le quartier.

B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

militant

Meaning

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

Example

The activist organized a protest against pollution.

Le militant a organisé une manifestation contre la pollution.

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 /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 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 /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 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 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 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 /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

étonnement

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

Elle regarda le magicien avec étonnement.

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

aligner / mettre en ligne droite

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

allégations

Meaning

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Example

The allegations were investigated by an international body.

Les allégations ont été examinées par un organisme international.

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

anatomie

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

Elle étudie l'anatomie humaine à l'école de médecine.

B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

modifier

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

Ils ont modifié le contrat pour inclure de nouvelles conditions.

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 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

altérer

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

Elle a décidé d'altérer sa robe pour mieux l'ajuster.

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 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrait, résumé

Meaning

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

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

L'artiste est connue pour ses peintures abstraites.

B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

archéologie

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

Example

She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

Elle a décidé d'étudier l'archéologie pour en apprendre davantage sur les civilisations anciennes.

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

automatiser

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

De nombreuses entreprises automatisent leurs processus pour gagner du temps.

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

adaptabilité

Meaning

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

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

L'adaptabilité aux environnements changeants est cruciale en affaires.

B2 verb /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 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

amendement

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

L'amendement n'a pas été soutenu.

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabétiquement

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

Les noms sont classés alphabétiquement dans le registre.

B2 noun 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 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 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 /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

commodité

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

L'appartement dispose de toutes les commodités nécessaires pour vivre confortablement.

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 /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmant

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

Le taux de chômage chez les jeunes est alarmant.

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 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agricole

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

Les progrès agricoles améliorent la sécurité alimentaire.

B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascendre

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

Les grimpeurs vont ascendre la montagne à l'aube.

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

abbaye

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

La vieille abbaye sur la colline attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.

B2 adjective/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 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorber

Meaning

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

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

L'éponge a absorbé toute l'eau.

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentellement

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

Il a accidentellement fait tomber le verre.

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrologie

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

Elle a étudié l'astrologie pour comprendre son avenir.

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

applaudir

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

Le public a applaudi la performance.

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostile à l'ordre social

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

Son comportement antisocial rendait difficile de se faire des amis.