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B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

faillite
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
L'entreprise a déclaré faillite après des mois de difficultés financières.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

équation
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Il a résolu l'équation pour trouver la valeur de x.
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
L'enfant s'est plaint de devoir se coucher tôt.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

développement de personnage
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Le développement de personnage de Sydney Carton est profond.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

inchangable; fixe;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
Les lois de la physique sont des principes inchangables qui gouvernent l'univers.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

enfantin; innocent et confiant; pur et simple
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Elle a conservé une étonnement enfantin pour le monde autour d'elle.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

saluer
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Les soldats saluèrent leur officier commandant.
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

jouabilité
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
La jouabilité de l'équipe était innovante.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

sénat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Le sénat a voté en faveur du nouveau projet de loi sur la santé.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

thérapeutique
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
La méditation est très thérapeutique pour le bien-être mental.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

étendu; vaste; large
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
L'entreprise a mené des recherches approfondies avant de lancer le nouveau produit.
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

scénario
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
L'acteur a mémorisé ses répliques du scénario.
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 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

passionné
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Il est passionné par la conservation de l'environnement.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

tacheté; marqué; vu
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
Le léopard tacheté s'est déplacé silencieusement à travers la jungle.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

cobra
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
Le cobra a levé sa capuche et a sifflé à l'intrus.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

mémo
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Il a écrit un mémo au personnel au sujet de la prochaine réunion.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

égratigner, gratter
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Il s'est éraflé le genou en jouant au football.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

quantitatif
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
L'étude fournit des preuves quantitatives des effets du changement climatique.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

instable; tremblant; peu fiable; faible
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Sa voix était tremblante de nervosité.
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

nombreux; plusieurs; abondant
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
Il y a de nombreux avantages à faire de l'exercice régulièrement.
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

transformer
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
Le bénévolat peut transformer des vies et des communautés.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

multilingue
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Elle a grandi dans une maison multilingue.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

bonheur
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

couleur cendrée
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
Le vieux bâtiment avait des murs de couleur cendrée qui avaient besoin d'être peints.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

scandaleux
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
Le comédien a raconté une blague scandaleuse.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

gouverneur
Meaning
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
Example
The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.
Le gouverneur a adressé les citoyens concernant les élections à venir.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

semer
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
Le fermier plantera des graines de blé dans le champ demain.
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

émerger
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
Une grande crise de santé émerge de la pollution.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

prospectus
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Le département de la santé a distribué un prospectus sur la nutrition.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

intime; proche; privé
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Ils ont une amitié intime qui dure depuis des décennies.
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

domestiqué; doux; docile
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
Le lion domestiqué a fait des tours dans le cirque.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

crâne
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Le médecin a soigneusement examiné la radiographie du crâne.
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

sourire largement, montrant souvent les dents
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
Elle sourit joyeusement en entendant la bonne nouvelle.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

mentir
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Il a été attrapé en train de mentir sur ses notes.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

soulager
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Le médicament a aidé à soulager son mal de tête.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

boussole
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
Le randonneur a utilisé une boussole pour trouver la bonne direction.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

part, risque
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Il a une grande part dans la nouvelle entreprise.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

croyant
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Elle est une fervente croyante du travail acharné et de l’honnêteté.
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

prévaloir
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
La justice prévaudra toujours sur l'injustice.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

donner le droit
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
Les employés ont droit à des congés payés.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

non résolu
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
Le conflit reste non résolu malgré plusieurs réunions.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

légende
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
La légende sous la photo expliquait qui étaient les personnes.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

surprendre
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Le bruit fort a surpris les enfants.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

au milieu de; parmi
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Elle se tenait au milieu de la foule.
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

haltérophilie
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
L’haltérophilie demande de la discipline et une bonne technique.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

émerveiller
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
Les gens s'émerveillent de leur environnement.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

couvert de savon; mousseux
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Les assiettes étaient toujours savonneuses après le lavage.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

ordonné; systématique; pacifique
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
Veuillez garder votre bureau ordonné et propre.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

cesser
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
Le bruit cessa dès que les enfants sont entrés à l'intérieur.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

genre
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
La romance est son genre préféré de films.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

homard
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
Le homard a été servi avec du beurre fondu et du citron.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

méchant; pervers;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
La reine méchante lança un sort sur la princesse.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

sirène
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
La petite fille adorait les histoires de sirènes vivant sous la mer.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

léopard
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
Le léopard a grimpé à l'arbre pour se reposer à l'ombre.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

isolement
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
Le patient a été mis en isolement pour empêcher la propagation de la maladie infectieuse.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

ingrat
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
Elle sentit qu'il était ingrat pour toute l'aide qu'elle lui avait donnée.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

réprimer
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Les autorités doivent réprimer les activités criminelles dans les campus.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

poivron
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Ajoutez des poivrons rouges et verts pour rendre le plat coloré et nutritif.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

cultiver
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Les agriculteurs cultivent du riz dans les champs.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

négligé; sale; fait sans soin ni attention aux détails
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Son écriture négligée était difficile à lire.
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

opposition
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
L'opposition à la nouvelle loi était forte.
B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

génie
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
Einstein a été reconnu comme un génie pour ses contributions révolutionnaires à la physique.
B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

un chemin ou une ligne ayant des virages brusques alternés à droite et à gauche; un motif de virages aigus
Meaning
a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns
Example
The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.
La route suit un motif en zigzag jusqu'à la montagne.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

inacceptable
Meaning
not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable
Example
The quality of work was completely unacceptable.
La qualité du travail était complètement inacceptable.
B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

rafraîchissement
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
Nous avons servi des rafraîchissements légers après la réunion.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

imperfection
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Elle a accepté son imperfection comme faisant partie de l’humanité.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

incertitude; doute ou manque de certitude
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
L'incertitude sur la météo a retardé notre voyage.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramatiquement
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Les ventes ont augmenté de manière spectaculaire après la campagne.
B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

excessivement
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
Elle était excessivement préoccupée par les résultats.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

bande passante
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Augmenter la bande passante améliore la vitesse d'Internet.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

décisif
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Son action décisive a sauvé l'entreprise de l'effondrement.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

éblouissant
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
La vue du sommet de la montagne était absolument éblouissante.
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

pétition
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Ils ont signé une pétition pour améliorer la sécurité routière dans la région.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

engagement; promesse; garantie;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
Il a fait un engagement de donner de l'argent à la charité.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

magnifique
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
La vue depuis la montagne était vraiment magnifique.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

porche
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Nous nous sommes assis sur le porche et avons apprécié la brise du soir.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

grincheux; irritable;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
Il était grincheux toute la matinée parce qu'il n'a pas bien dormi.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

famine
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Beaucoup de gens sont morts de famine pendant la famine.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

agression
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Il a été accusé d'agression après la bagarre.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

vraiment
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Elle se soucie vraiment de l'environnement.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

saper
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
Les critiques constantes peuvent saper la confiance d'un enfant.
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

huileux; recouvert d'huile; gras
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
Sa peau huileuse a besoin de soins spéciaux.
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

par lequel
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
L'entreprise a accepté un contrat par lequel elle paierait la pénalité.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

contribuable
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
L'argent des contribuables est utilisé pour financer les services publics.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

portée
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
Le pont a une portée de plus de 500 mètres.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proactif
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Des stratégies proactives sont nécessaires pour lutter contre la rareté.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

monarchie
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
La monarchie a été abolie pendant la révolution.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

défaut
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
L'entreprise a fait défaut sur ses paiements de prêt.
B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

unifié
Meaning
Made into a whole or joined together.
Example
A unified approach fosters better outcomes.
Une approche unifiée favorise de meilleurs résultats.
B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

affiner
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
Le chef affine la recette à la perfection.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

impartiale
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
Le rapport a donné un point de vue impartial de la situation.
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

inspecter
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
L'ingénieur inspectera le bâtiment pour des dommages structurels.
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 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

critique
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants de critiquer les essais des autres.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

version miniature
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
L'artiste a créé un modèle miniature du château.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

choisir
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
De nombreux étudiants choisissent d'étudier à l'étranger pour de meilleures opportunités.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

de soutien
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Elle était très supportive pendant mes moments difficiles.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

retour
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Le chanteur a fait un retour remarquable après des années de silence.
B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

équivalent; égal
Meaning
equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result
Example
This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.
Ce montant est équivalent à dix dollars.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sept habitudes
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Même les habitudes aident à maintenir un mode de vie équilibré.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

diffuseur
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Le diffuseur a diffusé le match en direct à des millions de téléspectateurs.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

critère
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
Les candidats ont été évalués en fonction de critères stricts.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

bracelet
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
Elle portait de magnifiques bracelets en or à ses poignets.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

enquête / demande d'information
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
Le comité a lancé une enquête sur les irrégularités financières.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

colère violente ou furieuse;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Sa colère était évidente quand il a découvert que quelqu'un avait volé son vélo.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

brunâtre
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Le vieux papier avait une teinte brunâtre en raison de l'âge.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

devise
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Son devise dans la vie est 'ne jamais abandonner.'
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

hypothèses
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
Ses hypothèses sur le projet étaient complètement fausses.
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

résonné
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
Les mots de gratitude ont résonné dans son cœur.
B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

au niveau national
Meaning
at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country
Example
The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.
La politique a été mise en œuvre au niveau national pour assurer des avantages égaux à tous les citoyens.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

soie
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
La robe était faite de pure soie.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

hors-la-loi, interdire
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'interdire la pratique nuisible.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

fleur de cerisier
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Les fleurs de cerisier fleurissent magnifiquement en avril.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

atteint
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La région a atteint des progrès remarquables.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

colonie
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
L'Inde était autrefois une colonie britannique.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

biais, préjugé
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Le juge doit rester libre de tout biais.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

estime de soi
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Elle a refusé de compromettre son estime de soi en acceptant un traitement injuste.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilité
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
La responsabilité est essentielle pour maintenir la confiance dans tout système.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

squelette
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Le professeur a montré aux élèves un squelette humain en cours de biologie.