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C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

barbare; sauvage;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
Les anciens Romains considéraient comme des barbares tous ceux qui étaient hors de leur empire.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

responsabilité sociale
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
La responsabilité sociale doit faire partie du programme éducatif.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

puissant
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
Le fleuve puissant traverse le cœur du pays.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

centre
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
Le premier centre de chirurgie robotique a été établi à Rangpur.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

détail
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Elle a expliqué le plan en détail.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

librement; sans restriction;
Meaning
without restriction; openly; willingly
Example
She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.
Elle a parlé librement de ses expériences pendant l'entretien.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

visible; clair; apparent
Meaning
able to be seen; noticeable; apparent
Example
The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.
Le sommet de la montagne était clairement visible depuis notre chambre d'hôtel.
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

carte
Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
Elle m'a remis sa carte de visite apres la reunion.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

boire
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Boire trop d'eau d'un coup peut vous donner une sensation de ballonnement.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

finances
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
L'entreprise a obtenu des financements d'une grande banque.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

partenaire, conjoint royal
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Il a été critiqué pour avoir fréquenté des criminels.
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

couler
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
Après la pluie forte, l'eau a commencé à couler lentement le long du mur.
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

domesticité
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
Elle apprécie la domesticité de la cuisine et du jardinage.
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

ton
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
Le ton de la lettre était très formel.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

violent; agressif
Meaning
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful
Example
The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.
La tempête violente a causé des dommages importants dans les zones côtières.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

sponsor
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
L'entreprise est devenue le principal sponsor de l'événement.
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

agonie intense
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
Le pays était dans l'agonie intense d'une crise politique.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

moyen de subsistance
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
La pêche est le principal moyen de subsistance des communautés côtières.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

réduire
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Nous devons réduire nos dépenses ce mois-ci.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

accord ou harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Les dirigeants ont travaillé pour la concorde internationale.
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

archéologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Elle a étudié l'archéologie pour en savoir plus sur les civilisations anciennes.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

complètement; totalement;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Elle a nettoyé toute la maison minutieusement avant l'arrivée des invités.
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

transpirer
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
Il a commencé à transpirer après avoir couru pendant 10 minutes.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

illusoir
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
Ses promesses se sont révélées être illusoires et peu fiables.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

bâton / symbole d'autorité
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Le chef d'orchestre leva son bâton pour commencer la symphonie.
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.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

révoquer un avocat de la profession légale
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
L'avocat corrompu a été disbarred pour conduite non éthique.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

accréditation
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
L'accréditation garantit la crédibilité institutionnelle.
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

évangélique
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
Elle a grandi dans une communauté chrétienne évangélique.
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

prétention, fausse apparence
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Sa prétention à être un expert a été rapidement exposée.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

zone ombragée
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Nous nous sommes assis dans une zone ombragée près de la rive.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

professeur émérite
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
Il est professeur émérite à l'université.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

miroir
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Elle s'est regardée dans le miroir.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

incroyable
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
La performance du magicien était absolument incroyable.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

salle de classe
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
L'enseignant est entré dans la salle de classe et a salué les étudiants.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

vénérer
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
Les étudiants ont vénéré leur professeur pour sa sagesse.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

péché
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Il a avoué son péché au prêtre.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

excessivement dramatique
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Sa réaction histrionique au petit problème a surpris tout le monde.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

ruse astucieuse
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Elle a utilisé une ruse astucieuse pour gagner le débat.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

tirer
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Veuillez tirer la porte pour l'ouvrir.
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

mammifère
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
La baleine est le plus grand mammifère de la Terre.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

rendre heureux
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
Le succès du projet a ravi toute l'équipe.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

quarantaine
Meaning
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
Example
The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.
Les voyageurs ont été placés en quarantaine pendant deux semaines.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

position / réputation
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
Il a une haute réputation dans la communauté pour son travail de charité.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Elle a posé la serviette sur ses genoux avant de commencer le dîner.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

souvenir
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
J'ai acheté un petit souvenir à la boutique de cadeaux.
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

épaiss; gros;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
Le livre a des pages épaisses et une couverture lourde.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

polyvalent
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Cet outil polyvalent peut être utilisé comme un couteau, un tournevis et un ouvre-bouteille.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

artifice
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
Le charme du politicien n'était rien d'autre qu'un artifice.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

médiéval
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Le château affichait une architecture et un design médiévaux.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

lexicographie
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
La lexicographie nécessite à la fois des connaissances linguistiques et culturelles.
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

chercher des défauts
Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
Elle a tendance à critiquer chaque petit détail.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

concevoir
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Les ingénieurs ont conçu une nouvelle méthode pour réduire les coûts.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

marron
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
Elle a de beaux yeux bruns qui brillent sous la lumière du soleil.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

complet; absolu; total
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
Le film était un désastre total au box-office.
A1 verb /set/

set

placer
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Elle a mis le livre sur la table.
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

tranchée
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
Les soldats ont creusé une tranchée pour se protéger pendant la bataille.
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.
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

autonomiser
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
Autonomiser les enfants peut conduire à des progrès sociaux.
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

perte
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
L'entreprise a subi une grande perte financière l'année dernière.
B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

formuler
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
L'entreprise doit formuler une stratégie pour l'expansion.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

consulat
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
Il est allé au consulat pour renouveler son visa.
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abroger
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'abroger le traité obsolète.
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

blague; plaisanterie; chose dite pour faire rire
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
Tout le monde a ri de sa blague drôle pendant la soirée du dîner.
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

si
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Si il pleut demain, nous resterons à la maison.
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

incapacité
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
Son incapacité à résoudre le problème a causé des retards dans le projet.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

basilic
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
La sauce de pâtes était parfumée avec du basilic frais.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

à l'intérieur
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Elle est entrée dans la pièce silencieusement.
A1 noun /her/

Hair

cheveux
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
Elle a décidé de couper ses longs cheveux pour un look frais cet été.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

agiter ou balancer quelque chose sauvagement; se débattre
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
Il agitait ses bras pour rester à flot dans l'eau.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

protecteur
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Elle portait un casque protecteur en faisant du vélo.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

contestable
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Ses remarques grossières ont été jugées contestables par tous les présents.
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

monsieur
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
Monsieur, puis-je vous aider avec votre commande ?
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

stabilisation
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
La stabilisation de la structure était essentielle après le tremblement de terre.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

antipodes
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
L'Australie et la Grande-Bretagne sont souvent considérées comme des antipodes l'une de l'autre.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

aborigène
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
Le musée possède une grande collection d'art aborigène.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simuler
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Le pilote a dû simuler un atterrissage d'urgence pendant l'entraînement.
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 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

déformation; malformation physique
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
L'accident a causé une déformation permanente dans sa main gauche.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakien
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
La culture irakienne est riche et diversifiée.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

conscience de soi
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La conscience de soi aide à comprendre ses émotions et ses actions.
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

cuisine
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
La cuisine italienne est célèbre dans le monde entier.
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

estamper / taper du pied
Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
Elle a stampé son pied de frustration.
C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

imbécile; se moquer
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
Example
Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.
Ne sois pas un imbécile et écoute attentivement.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

trimestriel
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
L'entreprise publie des rapports trimestriels aux actionnaires.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

désavantage
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
La domination de l'ourdou a mis les bengalis dans une situation désavantageuse.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

dictatorial
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Son style dictatorial le rendait impopulaire parmi ses collègues.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

boucher / sabot en bois
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
L'évier était bouché avec des déchets alimentaires.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

indéniable
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
La preuve de sa culpabilité était indéniable.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

démonter
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
Il a dû démonter l'ordinateur pour le réparer.
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.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

forêt dense; jungle;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
L'explorateur s'est perdu dans la dense jungle amazonienne pendant trois jours.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

insularité
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
L'insularité du groupe l'a empêché d'accepter de nouvelles idées.
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

idiot; sein (familier)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
Il s'est senti comme un idiot complet après avoir oublié la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

épithète
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Il a gagné l'épithète ‘Le Grand’ pour ses réalisations remarquables.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

espiègle; malicieux; farceur
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
L'enfant espiègle a caché le jouet préféré de sa sœur.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

grincer des dents
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Il a commencé à grincer des dents de rage.
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

conspicueux
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
Sa robe rouge la rendait conspicueuse à la fête.
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

un animal d'un an, surtout un cheval
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
Le fermier a vendu le yearling au marché du bétail.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

citoyen
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Chaque citoyen a le droit de voter.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

astrologue
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
L'astrologue a prédit une bonne fortune dans son avenir.
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

envoi en prison / détention
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
Le juge a ordonné l'envoi de l'accusé en détention.
B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

malfaisant
Meaning
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
Example
They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.
Ils croyaient que le méchant était l'incarnation du mal.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

décent
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Elle a maintenu un silence décent pendant la cérémonie.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

stéréotype
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
C'est un stéréotype que tous les joueurs sont antisociaux.
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 ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

conséquences dévastatrices
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
La pollution de l'air a des conséquences dévastatrices sur la santé.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

impactant
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Son discours impactant a poussé l'auditoire à passer à l'action.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

serré
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Les soldats étaient en rangs serrés, prêts pour l'inspection.
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

expérience
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
Le scientifique a mené une expérience sur la croissance des plantes.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

eux-mêmes
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Ils ont résolu le problème eux-mêmes.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

dépendance
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Sa dépendance à la technologie est préoccupante.
A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

pour cent
Meaning
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
Example
Sales increased by ten percent this year.
Les ventes ont augmenté de dix pour cent cette année.
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

intérieurement
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
Elle a souri extérieurement, mais intérieurement elle était inquiète.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

fatigué; épuisé
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
Elle se sentait fatiguée après avoir travaillé douze heures d'affilée.
A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

salut
Meaning
a friendly greeting used when meeting someone
Example
Hi, it's nice to meet you!
Salut, c'est un plaisir de te rencontrer !
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

tronquer
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
L'article a été tronqué pour tenir dans l'espace limité.
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

résolution, décision
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
La résolution du problème nécessite une planification et une action minutieuses.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

jeux olympiques
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Les Jeux Olympiques réunissent les meilleurs athlètes du monde.
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

salade
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Elle a préparé une salade fraîche avec de la laitue, des tomates et des concombres.