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C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axiome
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Les actions parlent plus fort que les mots, c'est un axiome bien connu.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

attrition
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
L'entreprise a subi une forte attrition des employés en raison de l'insatisfaction au travail.
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.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

admission
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Pas d'admission sans un billet valide.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

astucieux ou perspicace
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Ses observations astucieuses ont aidé à résoudre le problème complexe.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

un mot ou une phrase formée en réarrangeant les lettres d'un autre mot ou phrase.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
Le mot 'listen' est un anagramme de 'silent'.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

rugueux, rêche ou capable d'user par frottement
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Son ton rugueux a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
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.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

assentiment
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Elle a hoché la tête en silence.
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.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

incorrect
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Il semble y avoir quelque chose d'incorrect avec le moteur de la voiture.
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

ascendance, domination
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
L'entreprise a acquis l'ascendance sur le marché grâce à l'innovation.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

aride
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
Le désert est connu pour son climat aride.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

anglo-saxon
Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
La periode anglo-saxonne a fortement influence la culture et la langue anglaise.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonomiquement
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
Le robot peut fonctionner de manière autonome sans intervention humaine.
C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

affinité
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
Elle a une affinité pour la musique classique.
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

personne assignée
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
L'assigné du contrat est responsable de toutes les obligations futures.
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

substance qui provoque une réaction allergique
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
Le pollen est un allergène courant qui affecte de nombreuses personnes.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

accentuer
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
L'éclairage a accentué la beauté du tableau.
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

reboisement
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
Le reboisement aide à restaurer la biodiversité.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

allégorie
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
Le roman est une allégorie de la lutte entre le bien et le mal.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

aggravation, détérioration
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
Le retard a causé une grande aggravation pour les passagers.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

autopsie
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
L'autopsie a révélé que la victime était morte d'un empoisonnement.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

adhésion
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Une forte adhésion est nécessaire pour que les carreaux restent en place.
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

allégeance
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
Les soldats prêtent un serment d'allégeance à leur pays.
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

en hauteur
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
Le cerf-volant volait en hauteur dans le ciel clair.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

basé sur des algorithmes
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
Les processus algorithmiques alimentent les systèmes d'intelligence artificielle.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distant
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Il est resté distant pendant toute la discussion.
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

accolade
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
Elle a reçu une récompense pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

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

ailing

malade
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
Le patient malade a commencé à se rétablir lentement après le traitement.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

acidité
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
L’acidité du sol influence la croissance des cultures.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoureux
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Il lui a envoyé une lettre amoureuse pleine de déclarations d'amour.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

arsenal
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
L'armée a gardé ses armes dans un arsenal sécurisé.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

hectare
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
L'agriculteur possède une grande hectare de terre fertile.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

perspicacité
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Sa perspicacité dans les affaires a aidé l'entreprise à croître rapidement.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

affliger
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
De nombreuses personnes sont affligées par les allergies saisonnières.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

ajourner
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
Le juge a décidé de reporter l'audience jusqu'à la semaine prochaine.
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

abandon
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
L’enfant a souffert d’une profonde douleur émotionnelle à cause de l’abandon.
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.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

affilier
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
L'école est affiliée à l'université locale.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

important lié à l'agriculture
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
L'hiver est important pour la production des récoltes.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atypique
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Le médecin a dit que c'était un cas atypique de la maladie.
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

domicile
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
Ils nous ont invités dans leur humble domicile.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

accompagnement
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
Le plat a été servi avec une sauce épicée en accompagnement.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

anarchiste
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
Le groupe anarchiste a protesté contre le contrôle de l'État.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

aqueduc
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Les Romains ont construit des aqueducs pour fournir de l'eau à leurs villes.
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

répartition des actifs
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
Une répartition correcte des actifs est essentielle pour la croissance financière.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

évaluation
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
L'évaluation annuelle détermine les augmentations salariales.
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

amical
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
Ils ont conclu un accord amical.
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

assassiner
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
Les rebelles ont planifié d'assassiner le roi.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

assaillir
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Le politicien a été assailli par des questions difficiles.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

autocratie
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
Le pays a souffert sous des décennies d'autocratie.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

châtain roux
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Elle a de longs cheveux châtain roux qui brillent au soleil.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

agitation
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Il y avait une agitation visible parmi la foule.
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.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

accord émotionnel
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
L'accord émotionnel améliore les relations.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

aversion
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Elle a une forte aversion pour le tabagisme.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

choquer
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
La cruauté du crime a choqué toute la communauté.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

flotte de guerre
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
L'Armada espagnole a navigué contre l'Angleterre en 1588.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

égratignure ou usure de la peau ou de la surface due à la friction
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Il a eu une petite égratignure au genou après être tombé.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

oui
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Le comité a voté oui pour la proposition.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

disponible
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Elle était disposée à l'idée de travailler plus longtemps.
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

alto (voix chantée adulte)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
Elle chantait la partie alto dans la chorale magnifiquement.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

bonheur
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroce; extrêmement mauvais ou désagréable
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Les conditions en prison étaient atroces.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

augmenter
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
L'entreprise prévoit d'augmenter sa main-d'œuvre.
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

perpétuel
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
Elle avait un amour perpétuel pour sa ville natale.
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

admissible
Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
Le juge a jugé que le document était admissible comme preuve.
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

appareil
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
L'appareil a été conçu pour être écologique.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asymétrique
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Le design du bâtiment est asymétrique et inhabituel.
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

avant-gardiste
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
Les designs avant-gardistes redéfinissent l'expérience culinaire.
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

accumuler
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
Les intérêts s'accumulent chaque mois sur le compte d'épargne.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

angoisse
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Elle était dans une profonde angoisse après avoir entendu la nouvelle tragique.
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.
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

attentivement
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Elle écoutait attentivement chaque bruit dans la forêt sombre.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

auxiliaire
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
L'hôpital dispose d'un générateur de secours en cas d'urgence.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

acquitter
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Le jury a décidé d'acquitter le défendeur de toutes les charges.
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

audible
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
La voix du conférencier était à peine audible depuis l'arrière de la grande salle.
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.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

anthropologue
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
L'anthropologue a passé des années à étudier la communauté tribale.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

antiseptique
Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
L'infirmière a appliqué un antiseptique sur la plaie.
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

agricole
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
L'économie du pays est encore largement agricole.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

avertissement
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Il a reçu un avertissement pour son travail négligent.
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.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

évaluateur
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Un évaluateur externe a examiné le rapport du projet.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

ampère
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
Le courant qui traverse le fil est mesuré en ampères.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apocalyptique
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
Le film dépeint un futur apocalyptique après une guerre nucléaire.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

autocrate
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
L'autocrate contrôlait le pays d'une main de fer.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

astuce
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Son astuce a aidé dans les négociations.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animer
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
L'artiste animera les personnages pour le film.
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

déclaration sous serment
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
Le témoin a soumis un affidavit au tribunal.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

anarchie
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
L'effondrement du régime a conduit à l'anarchie dans les rues.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

pension alimentaire
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
Le tribunal a ordonné de payer une pension alimentaire mensuelle à son ex-femme.
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’.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

affirmatif
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Elle a donné une réponse affirmative à la proposition.
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

appréciable; significatif; considérable en quantité
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
Il y a eu une amélioration appréciable de ses scores aux tests.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

orner
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
La salle a été ornée de fleurs pour le mariage.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abonder
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Les opportunités abondent dans le domaine de la technologie.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asymétrique
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Elle portait une robe asymétrique qui attirait l'attention de tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

automnal
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Les couleurs automnales de rouge et d'or ont rempli la forêt.
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

expression
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
Son articulation lors du débat a impressionné tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

hermétique
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Conservez les biscuits dans un récipient hermétique pour les garder frais.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

ajouter des notes ou des commentaires
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Le professeur a demandé aux élèves d'annoter le poème avec leurs interprétations.
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

corne de cerf
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
Les cornes de cerf devenaient plus grandes chaque année.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

anémie
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
La thérapie génique traite efficacement l'anémie.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

rapide et flexible
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
L'équipe de la startup a été agile en répondant aux changements du marché.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

archaïque
Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
Certaines lois sont considérées comme archaïques et ne sont plus pertinentes.
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

ancien élève
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
Il est un ancien élève de l'Université de Harvard.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

attirer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Le beau jardin a attiré les visiteurs de loin.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

sans but; sans objectif
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
Il se promenait dans la ville de manière sans but.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

ambivalent
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Elle était ambivalente à propos d'accepter la nouvelle offre d'emploi.
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

administrer
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
Le comité administrera la nouvelle politique dans tous les départements.
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

ambiguïté, incertitude
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
L'ambiguïté de la déclaration a causé de la confusion parmi l'équipe.
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

animosité; hostilité
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Il y avait une animosité évidente entre les deux équipes rivales.
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

assimilation
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
Une bonne assimilation des connaissances conduit à un apprentissage efficace.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

aliéné
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Les étudiants aliénés sont plus enclins à la délinquance.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

agilité
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
L'agilité mentale est essentielle pour résoudre les problèmes.
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

au sommet
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Un drapeau a été placé au sommet de la tour.