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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.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

blêmir
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Elle est devenue toute pâle en voyant le sang.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

embrouiller
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Il a embrouillé la présentation et a confondu l'audience.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

fou amoureux, obsédé
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
Il était complètement fou amoureux de son charme.
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 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

décor
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
Le décor pour la pièce était une belle scène de montagne.
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

frontière
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
Le fleuve marque la frontière.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

embarquement
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Les explorateurs embarquaient sur le navire au port.
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

bénédiction
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
Internet est une bénédiction pour l'éducation moderne.
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

mal
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Il a mal performé à l'examen.
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

a cassé; sans argent
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
J’ai cassé mon téléphone hier soir et maintenant je suis sans argent.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

bâtard
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
Il l'a traité de bâtard avec colère.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

réservation
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
J'ai fait une réservation pour une chambre d'hôtel à l'avance.
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

petit ami
Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
Elle a présenté son petit ami à ses parents.
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

vélo
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
Elle monte son vélo pour aller au travail tous les jours.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

drap de lit
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
Le drap de lit blanc et propre était doux contre sa peau.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

bracelet
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Elle a reçu un bracelet en or comme cadeau d'anniversaire.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

dominer
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
La statue domine la place de la ville.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

base
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
La confiance est la base de toute relation forte.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

dégénérescence / altération
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Les critiques ont qualifié le remake de bastardisation du film original.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

garde du corps
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
La célébrité est arrivée avec son garde du corps.
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

garçon
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
Le garçon courait à travers la cour de récréation.
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

freiner
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Il a freiné soudainement pour éviter de heurter le chien.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
La brigade de pompiers est arrivée rapidement pour éteindre les flammes.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

ballotter
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Le petit bateau a commencé à ballotter sur les vagues.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

grand
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Ils ont déménagé dans une grande maison avec beaucoup d'espace.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

riz battu
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
Le riz battu est généralement mangé avec du lait et du sucre au petit-déjeuner.
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

explosion, coup fort
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
L'explosion a envoyé un coup puissant à travers le bâtiment.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

femme ronde et attrayante
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
L'actrice a été décrite comme une femme joyeuse et ronde.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

fondamentalement
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Fondamentalement, le projet a été un succès malgré quelques petits problèmes.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

grange
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
Le fermier garde ses vaches dans la grange.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

biocarburant
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Les biocarburants réduisent la dépendance aux sources d'énergie conventionnelles.
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

bain de sang
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
La guerre est devenue un bain de sang.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

embellir
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
La ville prévoit d’embellir l’ancien parc avec des arbres et des lumières.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

flagrant
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
Le mépris flagrant de l'entreprise pour les règles de sécurité a mis en colère le public.
A2 noun /brænd/

brand

marque
Meaning
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
Example
Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
Nike est une marque populaire de vêtements de sport.
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

demander
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
L'enfant a demandé un nouveau jouet.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

poisson Bombay
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
Le poisson Bombay est un mets populaire lorsqu'il est séché et frit.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

maculer
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Ses vêtements étaient maculés de boue.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

bombardier
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
L’escadron de bombardiers a survolé la ville à l’aube.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

fondation
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
La confiance est la fondation d'une relation saine.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

se vanter
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Il se vante toujours de sa voiture chère.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

bivouac
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Les grimpeurs ont installé un bivouac sur le flanc de la montagne.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

faillite
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
L'entreprise a fait faillite après des années de mauvaise gestion financière.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

vide
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Son visage est devenu vide lorsqu'elle a entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

panier
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
Elle a porté les pommes dans un panier.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

fixer
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Ils ont fixé les écoutilles avant la tempête.
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

né
Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
Il est né à Dhaka en 1995.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

bénéficiaire
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Elle est la seule bénéficiaire de la succession de son père.
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

mordre
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
Le chien pourrait mordre s'il se sent menacé.
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

petit pain
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
J'ai acheté des pains frais à la boulangerie ce matin.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

large; vaste; couvrant une grande zone
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
La rivière est très large à cet endroit.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

serpent noir
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
Le serpent noir glissa à travers l'herbe.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

botte
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Il a mis ses bottes de randonnée avant la randonnée en montagne.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

décorer
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
La salle a été décorée de fleurs pour le mariage.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

nu; découvert; vide; minimal
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Les murs nus de la pièce avaient besoin de décoration.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

tronc d'arbre
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
Le tronc de l'arbre était épais et solide.
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

aveugle
Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
Il est aveugle depuis la naissance.
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

petit-déjeuner
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
Ce matin, j'ai mangé des céréales et des toasts pour le petit-déjeuner.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

bruyant
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Les enfants étaient bruyants pendant la fête d'anniversaire.
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

élever, reproduire
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Ils élèvent des chevaux à la ferme.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

divisé en deux parties
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
Le fleuve est devenu bifurqué en deux parties lorsqu'il a traversé l'île.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

arc
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
L'archer a tendu son arc et a visé la cible.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

deuil
Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
Elle a reçu de nombreuses lettres de sympathie pendant son deuil.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

brique
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Les travailleurs ont posé brique après brique pour construire le mur.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

retarder
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
Le trafic lourd a retardé notre arrivée à la fête.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

lanceur
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
Le lanceur a pris trois wickets lors du premier over.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

de base; fondamental;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Apprendre la grammaire de base en anglais est essentiel pour les débutants.
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

lit
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
Elle fait son lit tous les matins avant d'aller travailler.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

blouse
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Elle a porté une belle blouse en soie à la fête.
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

papillon
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Un beau papillon s'est posé sur la fleur.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

biodiversité
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Les forêts tropicales abritent une grande biodiversité.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

bourgeon
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
Le bouton de rose deviendra une belle fleur dans quelques jours.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

rayon / poutre
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Un rayon de lumière est entré par la fenêtre.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

plaisanter
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Ils ont eu une conversation en plaisantant au café.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

ballast
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Le navire a été chargé de ballast pour rester stable dans la tempête.
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

chanson narrative
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
Le chanteur a interprété une ballade émouvante sur l'amour perdu.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

un type de hautbois (instrument à vent en bois de grande taille)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
L'orchestre a présenté un magnifique solo de basson.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

bureaucratique
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Les lourdeurs bureaucratiques retardent souvent l’approbation des projets.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

poisson beurre
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Le poisson beurre est populaire dans la cuisine bengalie.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

bombardement
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
La ville a été dévastée par le bombardement.
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

franchement; sans ménagement
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Il lui a dit franchement qu'elle avait tort.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Le brigadier a inspecté les troupes avant le défilé.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

bicarbonate de soude
Meaning
sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent
Example
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.
Ajoutez une cuillère à café de bicarbonate de soude pour rendre le gâteau moelleux.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

dépositaire
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Le dépositaire doit prendre soin des biens.
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

brutalité
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
La brutalité de l'attaque a choqué toute la communauté.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

corporel
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Il a subi des blessures corporelles dans l'accident.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

aborder
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Elle a décidé d'aborder le sujet du salaire avec son responsable.
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

faux
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
La police l'a arrêté pour avoir utilisé une fausse carte d'identité.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

un petit morceau ou une petite quantité de quelque chose; un court instant ou une courte distance
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Peux-tu attendre un peu plus longtemps pour moi?
C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

vaniteux
Meaning
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Example
No one liked him because he was such a braggart.
Personne ne l'aimait car c'était un vaniteux.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

amer; de goût fort; exprimant la colère et la déception
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
Le médicament avait un goût amer.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

diviser en deux parties
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
La route bifurque en deux chemins séparés au sommet de la colline.
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

ruisseau / tolérer
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
Le village a été construit près d'un ruisseau clair.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

déranger
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Les instructions complexes ont déconcerté les nouveaux employés.
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

fiancé
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Elle l'a présenté comme son fiancé.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

flamme éclatante
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Le feu a flambé pendant des heures avant d'être maîtrisé.
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

timide; réservé; modeste; facilement gêné
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
L'enfant timide s'est caché derrière sa mère quand elle a rencontré des étrangers.
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

balle
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
Les enfants ont joué avec une balle dans le parc.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

force physique
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Il a utilisé sa force physique pour soulever la boîte lourde.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

capacité d'absorption du corps
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
La biodisponibilité du curcuma augmente lorsqu'il est consommé avec du poivre noir.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

découverte majeure
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
La découverte ouvre des portes pour de nouvelles technologies.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

se disputer pour des futilités
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Les enfants ont commencé à se disputer pour le dernier morceau de gâteau.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

détruit
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
Le quartier détruit a été abandonné par la plupart des résidents.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

bannière
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
L'entreprise a affiché une bannière pour faire la publicité de son nouveau produit.
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

bloquer
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
L'arbre tombé bloque la route.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

salle de bains
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
La salle de bains est au deuxième étage.
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

nudité
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
La nudité de la pièce la rendait froide et peu accueillante.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilatéral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Les deux pays ont signé un accord commercial bilatéral.
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

déranger
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
Je ne veux pas te déranger pendant que tu travailles.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

bannir
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Le roi a banni le traître du royaume.
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

perplexe, confus
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
Elle avait l'air perdue quand il a posé la question étrange.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

marié
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Le marié nerveux attendait à l'autel que sa mariée arrive.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

grand baril
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Le vin a été stocké dans un grand baril en bois.
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

attelle; se préparer
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
Elle s’est préparée au vent fort.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

léguer
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
Le scientifique a légué ses papiers de recherche à l'université.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

lien; obligation
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
Le lien fort entre la mère et l'enfant était évident.
A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

sac
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
Elle a porté ses livres dans un sac.
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

cadre de lit
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
Le cadre en bois du lit était très solide.
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

arriver
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
Quiconque enfreint les règles, subira les conséquences.