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C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

faire signe
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
Elle lui a fait signe de s’approcher avec la main.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

banalité
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
Le discours a été critiqué pour sa banalité et son manque d'originalité.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

boycotter
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Ils ont décidé de boycotter les produits de l'entreprise.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

poils raides; réagir avec colère
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
Le chat s'est hérissé quand il a vu le chien.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

se gonfler comme des vagues
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
La fumée se gonflait comme des vagues depuis le bâtiment en feu.
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

béatitude, une grande bénédiction ou bonheur, souvent en référence aux paroles de Jésus dans le Sermon sur la Montagne
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
Elle se sentait dans un état de béatitude après avoir reçu la bonne nouvelle.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

lavage de cerveau
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Le groupe a essayé de faire un lavage de cerveau aux nouveaux membres.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

une chose détestée
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
La grammaire a toujours été sa bête noire.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

fiançailles
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Leurs fiançailles ont été annoncées à tout le village.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

melon amer
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
Le melon amer est cuit avec des épices pour réduire son goût amer.
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

chaos; confusion bruyante
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
La salle de classe était un véritable chaos après l'alarme incendie.
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

en dessous
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
Le sous-sol est en dessous du rez-de-chaussée.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

alité
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
L'homme âgé est alité depuis plusieurs mois.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

bénévole, généreux
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
Le leader bénéfique a donné des fonds pour construire un hôpital.
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

enterrer
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
Le chien enterre son os dans le jardin.
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

déstabiliser
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
Les instructions complexes ont perturbé les étudiants.
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

émoussé, direct
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
Ses remarques directes ont offensé certaines personnes.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

démentir
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Son visage calme démentait son anxiété intérieure.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

site funéraire
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Le site funéraire des martyrs était près de la rive.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

droit de naissance
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
La liberté est considérée comme un droit de naissance de chaque individu.
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.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

soupe de fruits de mer
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Nous avons commandé une bisque de homard au restaurant.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

en vouloir à quelqu'un d'avoir quelque chose / donner quelque chose à contrecœur
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Elle ne lui en voulut pas pour son succès.
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

avantage; profit; bénéfice
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
L'exercice a de nombreux bienfaits pour votre corps.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

fierté excessive; vantardise; orgueil
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Sa fierté constante à propos de sa richesse agaçait tout le monde.
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.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

front
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Elle essuya la sueur de son front.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

bulletin de vote
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Les électeurs ont déposé leur bulletin de vote dans l’élection.
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ceinture
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
Il a serré sa ceinture avant de partir courir.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

déconcerter
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Le problème de mathématiques me déconcerte complètement.
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

voix masculine basse / guitare basse
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
Il a joué de la guitare basse au concert.
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

étudier les plantes
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
Ils sont allés dans la forêt pour étudier les plantes pendant leurs vacances.
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

couchette; un endroit pour dormir dans un bateau, un train ou un autre véhicule
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
J'ai réservé une couchette supérieure dans le train de nuit.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

bringé
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
L'agriculteur possédait une vache bringée avec des rayures distinctes.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

pote
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Il est allé au cinéma avec son meilleur pote.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

bouffonnerie
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Sa bouffonnerie constante irritait le public sérieux.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

bizarre
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Il a raconté une histoire bizarre que personne ne pouvait croire.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

bonté; douceur; la qualité d'être bienveillant ou gracieux
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Sa bonté envers tous les gens l'a rendue aimée de tous.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

amant
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Elle est arrivée à la fête avec son amant.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

plaisanterie
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Les collègues ont apprécié un peu de banter léger pendant la réunion.
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

rougir
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
Elle rougit lorsqu'il lui fait un compliment.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

bulle
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Les enfants ont poursuivi les bulles dans l'air.
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

se baigner
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
Je me baigne chaque matin avant d'aller au travail.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

ondulant
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Elle marcha à travers les rideaux ondulants.
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 /bædʒ/

badge

insigne
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
L'officier de police a montré son badge pour s'identifier.
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

bateau
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
Nous avons pris un petit bateau pour traverser la rivière.
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.
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

sang
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
Le médecin a pris un échantillon de sang pour des tests.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

biseau
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
Le menuisier a biseauté les bords de la table.
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

ecchymose / contusion
Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
Il a eu un bleu à son bras après être tombé.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

chienne;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
La chienne a donné naissance à cinq chiots.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
La statue était faite de bronze solide.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Le processus de création et de promotion de l'identité d'une marque ou d'une entreprise
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Le branding efficace est essentiel pour créer la fidélité des clients.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

mûres
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Nous avons cueilli des mûres fraîches dans le jardin pour notre tarte.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

être vigilant
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Soyez prudent avec le chien près de la porte.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

intimidateur / tyran
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
L'enseignant a arrêté le garçon plus âgé de tenter d'intimider ses camarades de classe.
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

blasphème
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
Dans certains pays, le blasphème est un délit passible de punition.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

mot ou caractéristique de l'anglais britannique
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
Le mot 'lorry' est un briticisme bien connu.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

aubergine
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Ma mère a cuisiné un curry d'aubergine pour le 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 /ˈbætər/

batter

frapper violemment
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Les vagues ont battu le rivage toute la nuit.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

livre / réserver
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
J'ai réservé une table au restaurant pour le dîner.
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

rapide; énergique; vif
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
Elle a fait une promenade rapide le matin pour se sentir énergisée.
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

tissu brodé
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
Elle portait une belle robe en brocart au mariage.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

s'appesantir sur
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Le professeur ne s'est pas appesanti sur le point une fois que les élèves ont compris.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

population de papillons
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
La population de papillons diminue en raison de la perte de l'habitat.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

flottant, joyeux
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
Elle est restée joyeuse malgré les difficultés.
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

baconien
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
Le chercheur a suivi une approche baconienne de l'observation et de l'expérimentation.
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

effronté
Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
Elle a fait une tentative effrontée de mentir devant tout le monde.
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.
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

produire un bruit fort
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Les klaxons des voitures ont retenti toute la nuit.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

approprié; convenable; adapté à une situation ou à une personne particulière
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Il portait une tenue formelle appropriée pour l'occasion importante.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

bouffon
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Il a agi comme un bouffon à la fête, faisant rire tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

bastion, forteresse
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
Le château se tenait comme un bastion contre les attaques ennemies.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

déplorer
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Elle a déploré la perte de sa maison d’enfance.
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

construire
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
Ils construiront une nouvelle école dans notre quartier.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

existence; un être vivant; l'état d'exister
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Chaque être humain mérite respect et dignité.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

barcarole
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
L'orchestre a joué une belle barcarole qui m'a rappelé Venise.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

disjoncteur (quelque chose qui casse, une vague de mer qui se brise en mousse près du rivage, ou un appareil qui interrompt un circuit électrique)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
Le disjoncteur a sauté pendant la tempête, coupant l'électricité.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

gronder
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
Le tonnerre a grondé à travers le ciel.
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

authentique; légitime; véritable
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
Elle est une véritable experte dans son domaine.
A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

os
Meaning
any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
Example
The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.
Le médecin a dit que l'os était complètement guéri après la fracture.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

audacieusement; sans peur
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Elle s'avança courageusement pour relever le défi.
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Britannia
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
Britania est un symbole de la Grande-Bretagne depuis l'époque romaine.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

griller
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Elle a rôti le poulet jusqu'à ce qu'il devienne doré.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

fleurir
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Les roses fleurissent magnifiquement chaque printemps.
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

botte épaisse
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
L'acteur portait un buskin comme partie de son costume classique.
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.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

bombardement
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
La ville a enduré un bombardement intense pendant la guerre.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

courageusement
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
Le pompier est entré courageusement dans le bâtiment en feu.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

cerveau
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
Le cerveau ne peut se concentrer que sur une seule chose à la fois.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

embrouiller
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Les instructions complexes ont embrouillé les étudiants.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

poivre noir
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Assaisonnez le steak avec du sel et du poivre noir fraîchement moulu.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

alcoolisé
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
La fête est devenue très alcoolisée au fil de la nuit.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

doux et agréablement chaud; apaisant.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Nous avons apprécié une promenade lors d'une douce soirée d'été.
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

courge amère
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
La courge amère est excellente pour contrôler les niveaux de sucre dans le sang.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

brièveté
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
La brièveté du discours a captivé le public.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

brome
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
Le brome est couramment utilisé dans les produits chimiques pour le traitement de l'eau.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

sous-sol
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
Nous stockons de vieux meubles dans le sous-sol.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

bord; liseré
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
Le large bord de son chapeau le protégeait du soleil brûlant.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

babouin
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
Le groupe de babouins s'est réuni autour du trou d'eau dans la savane.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

brièvement
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Veuillez expliquer le problème brièvement.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

bronchite
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Le médecin lui a diagnostiqué une bronchite aiguë.
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

troupe, groupe
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
Un groupe de cygnes flottait sur le lac.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

déplorer
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Les critiques ont déploré le manque de diversité dans le film.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

bienveillant, généreux, compatissant
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Sa nature bienveillante l'a rendu très aimé.
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.
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

grand bol
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Elle a mélangé les ingrédients dans un grand bol.
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

branche
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
L'entreprise a ouvert une nouvelle succursale à Dhaka.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

bailleur
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
Le bailleur a confié l’œuvre d’art au musée.
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

équilibré
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
Un régime alimentaire équilibré est essentiel pour une bonne santé.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

banal
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Son discours était plein de clichés banals.
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.
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

bec
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
Le canard a utilisé son bec pour filtrer la nourriture de l'eau.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

curriculum vitae
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Veuillez soumettre votre curriculum vitae avec la demande d'emploi.