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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 verb /tʃuː/

chew

bonheur
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

cellule / cellule
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
Le prisonnier a été enfermé dans une petite cellule.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

ridicule; absurde; stupide
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
L'idée de construire une maison sans outils est ridicule.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

défendre
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
L'avocat a travaillé dur pour défendre son client.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

titre; titre honorifique; grade
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
Le titre du livre est très intéressant.
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

réfléchir
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
Le miroir reflète son beau visage.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

complexe
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
La relation entre la pauvreté et l'éducation est complexe.
B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

froid; sensation de peur ou d'anxiété; se détendre
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
Il y avait un frisson dans l'air à mesure que l'automne approchait.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

l'édition
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Il travaille dans l'industrie de l'édition en tant qu'éditeur.
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

capitale; richesse; fonds
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
Paris est la capitale de la France et aussi un centre financier majeur.
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

instruit
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
Elle est une femme instruit qui valorise l'apprentissage tout au long de la vie.
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

ensuite; après; plus tard
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
Nous avons dîné et après, nous avons regardé un film.
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

goût; imagination ou fantaisie
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
L'enfant avait une envie de devenir un astronaute célèbre lorsqu'il serait grand.
B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

ainsi
Meaning
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
Example
He was late, thus he missed the meeting.
Il est arrivé en retard, ainsi il a manqué la réunion.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

content
Meaning
pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text
Example
She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.
Elle se sentait contente de sa vie simple à la campagne.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

célébrité
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Le jeune acteur a acquis une célébrité internationale grâce à son dernier film.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

espérément
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Espérons que le temps sera agréable demain.
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

mètre
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
Le technicien est venu vérifier le compteur d'électricité.
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

écart / espace
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
Il y a un grand écart entre les riches et les pauvres.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

fréquent
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Il fait des visites fréquentes chez sa grand-mère.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

heureusement
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Heureusement, elle est arrivée juste à temps pour la réunion.
B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

tortue
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
La tortue a traversé lentement le jardin.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

générer
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La machine génère de l'électricité.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

curiosité; objet ou fait inhabituel ou intéressant
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Sa curiosité pour différentes cultures l'a poussée à voyager autour du monde.
B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

solitude
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
Elle a ressenti un profond sentiment de solitude après avoir déménagé dans la nouvelle ville.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

patate douce
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
La patate douce rôtie fait un accompagnement sain et délicieux.
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

avion
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
L'avion a décollé en douceur de la piste de l'aéroport.
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

écran
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
Le film a été projeté sur un grand écran dans le théâtre.
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

ayant les qualités habituelles d'un type particulier de personne ou de chose
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
C'était un jour d'été typique, chaud et humide.
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

rôle
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
Les rôles définis améliorent la performance de l'équipe.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

chenille
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
La chenille a mangé toutes les feuilles de la plante.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

écriture manuscrite
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Son écriture manuscrite est très soignée et facile à lire.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

remarquable; extraordinaire; digne d'attention;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Sa guérison de la maladie était remarquable.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

simple
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Elle portait une robe blanche simple pour la cérémonie.
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

personne célèbre
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
La célébrité était entourée de fans à l'aéroport.
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

constant
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
Une performance constante mène au succès.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

malade; indisposé
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
Elle se sent mal depuis hier.
B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

tradition
Meaning
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief
Example
It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.
C'est une tradition familiale de se réunir pour le dîner chaque dimanche soir.
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

spécialiste
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Elle a consulté un spécialiste du cœur à propos de son état.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

poney
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Les enfants ont apprécié monter le poney doux à la ferme.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

coupable
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Elle se sentait coupable d'avoir menti à ses parents.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visuel
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
Le film a été salué pour ses effets visuels impressionnants.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

caché; secret; invisible
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
Il y avait une caméra cachée dans la pièce.
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

objectif
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
L'objectif principal est de tester la durabilité.
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

aimant
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
L'aimant a maintenu le papier sur la porte du réfrigérateur.
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

écharpe
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
Elle a enroulé une écharpe chaude autour de son cou dans le temps froid.
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

vie privée
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
Tout le monde a droit à la vie privée.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

milieu
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
Elle a rejoint le projet à la mi-juin.
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

ivre
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
Il était trop ivre pour marcher droit.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

avocat
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
L'avocat est riche en graisses saines et est populaire dans les salades et sur les tartines.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

séparé
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
Ils vivent dans des maisons séparées depuis le divorce.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

espionner
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Il a été pris en flagrant délit d'espionnage sur son voisin à travers la fenêtre.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

changer
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
J'ai changé de café à thé.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

chercher
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Il a décidé de chercher des conseils auprès de son mentor.
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

faiblesse
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
Sa principale faiblesse est son manque de patience.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

moustique
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
Le moustique m'a piqué sur le bras hier soir.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/

quality time

temps de qualité
Meaning
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
Example
Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.
Passer du temps de qualité avec sa famille améliore les relations.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

ferme; solide; stable; ne cédant pas à la pression
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Elle a une prise ferme sur la corde.
B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

adopter
Meaning
To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
Example
They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.
Ils ont décidé d'adopter un enfant de l'orphelinat.
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

pull
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
Elle a porté un pull chaud lors de la froide soirée d'hiver.
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

principalement
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
Elle est principalement responsable de la gestion des finances.
B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

plafond
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
Le plafond de la salle a été peint magnifiquement.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

casino
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Ils ont passé la soirée à jouer aux cartes au casino.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

autorité
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
L'autorité régionale a été soulignée.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

limité
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Les billets pour le concert sont limités.
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

artificiel
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
Les systèmes artificiels transforment les industries.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

énorme; gigantesque; colossal
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
L'éléphant était énorme et pesait plusieurs tonnes.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

épicerie
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
L'épicier a des fruits et des légumes frais dans son magasin.
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

influence; pouvoir
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
L'influence positive du professeur a aidé l'élève à surmonter ses difficultés d'apprentissage.
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

cuisinière à riz électrique
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
Le cuiseur de riz s'éteint automatiquement lorsque le riz est parfaitement cuit.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

paysage
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
Le paysage montagneux était à couper le souffle avec ses sommets enneigés et ses vallées verdoyantes.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

gorge; trachée; partie du cou
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Il avait mal à la gorge et ne pouvait pas parler clairement.
B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

significatif; intentionnel;
Meaning
having significance; purposeful; important
Example
She found meaningful work helping others.
Elle a trouvé un travail significatif en aidant les autres.
B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

impact
Meaning
A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Example
The decision had great impact.
La décision a eu un grand impact.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

ancien
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Nous avons visité les anciennes ruines de l'Empire romain.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

constamment; toujours; sans arrêt
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Le bébé pleurait constamment toute la nuit.
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

encouragement
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
Son encouragement m'a aidé à finir le projet.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

enregistrement
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
L'enregistrement de l'entretien était clair et fort.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramatique; soudain et frappant; excitant et impressionnant
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
Le coucher du soleil dramatique a peint le ciel de couleurs brillantes.
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

identité
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
Le jour renforce notre identité nationale.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

théorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
La théorie de la relativité d'Einstein a révolutionné la physique.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

contexte
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Pour comprendre la citation, vous devez connaître le contexte dans lequel elle a été dite.
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

uniforme
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
Tous les étudiants doivent porter un uniforme à l'école.
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

importer
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
Le pays importe du pétrole de l'étranger.
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

commodité
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
La commodité des achats en ligne a changé la façon dont les gens achètent des produits.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

chapitre
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Je viens de terminer le premier chapitre du roman.
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 noun /weɪl/

Whale

baleine
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
La baleine bleue est le plus grand animal ayant jamais vécu sur Terre.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

voyage; traversée en mer
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
Le voyage du navire à travers l'Atlantique a duré deux semaines.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

élection
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
L'élection aura lieu le mois prochain.
B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

émotions
Meaning
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example
Emotions ran high during the protests.
Les émotions étaient fortes pendant les manifestations.
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

ingénierie
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
L'ingénierie génétique transforme les pratiques agricoles.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athlétique, robuste
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Elle a un corps athlétique parce qu'elle fait de l'exercice régulièrement.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le navire à travers la tempête.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

vallée
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
La vallée verte s'étendait sur des kilomètres entre les montagnes.
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

approvisionnement. fourniture.
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
Les chaînes d'approvisionnement garantissent la disponibilité des ressources.
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

menton
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
Il caressait sa barbe pensivement, en posant sa main sur son menton.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

lié; associé
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Ces deux problèmes sont étroitement liés l'un à l'autre.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

navigation à voile
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Nous sommes allés faire de la voile sur le lac pendant l'été.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

attendu
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Le taux de chômage devrait encore diminuer.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

déçu
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
Elle était déçue par les résultats de son examen.
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

soulagement; confort; aide
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
Elle a ressenti un grand soulagement lorsque l'examen a été terminé.
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 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

juge; arbitre
Meaning
a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition
Example
The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.
Le juge a soigneusement examiné toutes les preuves avant de prendre une décision.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

engager
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
Le professeur a essayé d'engager les élèves dans la discussion.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

comptable
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
L'expert-comptable a préparé les rapports financiers pour l'entreprise.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

épargne
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Des habitudes régulières d'épargne assurent la sécurité financière.
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

chasseur
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
Le chasseur a suivi le cerf à travers la forêt.
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

sorcière
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
La vieille sorcière a jeté un sort sur le prince.
B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

critique
Meaning
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.
Example
Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.
Aborder les questions critiques en éducation est impératif.
B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

câble
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
Le câble connecte les pays à travers les continents.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

gang
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
Le gang a été arrêté par la police hier soir.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

date limite;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
La date limite pour soumettre le projet est vendredi prochain.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

douloureux
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
La blessure était très douloureuse et il avait besoin de soins immédiats.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

engagements
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
Les engagements mondiaux en matière d'énergie renouvelable augmentent.
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

piéton
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
Le piéton a traversé la rue sur le passage piéton.
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

variété; diversité
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
Le restaurant propose une large variété de plats internationaux.
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

biologie
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
La biologie explique comment les plantes et les animaux fonctionnent.