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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 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

accro
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Il est un accro des jeux vidéo qui passe des heures à jouer tous les jours.
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.
A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

lapin
Meaning
A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail
Example
The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.
Le lapin a couru rapidement dans la forêt.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

immiscible
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
L'huile et l'eau sont des liquides immiscibles.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

changement
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
Le changement est inévitable pour la croissance.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

intrus
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
Le garde de sécurité a attrapé l'intrus escaladant la clôture.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

jalon diplomatique
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
L'organisation du sommet était un jalon diplomatique.
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Mars
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
Les scientifiques prévoient une mission habitée vers Mars dans la prochaine décennie.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

lâche
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
La vis est lâche et doit être serrée.
A1 verb /spik/

speak

parler
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
Elle peut parler couramment trois langues.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

accompagnement
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
Le plat a été servi avec une sauce épicée en accompagnement.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

front
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Il essuya la sueur de son front.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

nid d'aigle
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
L'aigle a construit son nid sur la haute falaise
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

décorer
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
Nous allons décorer la pièce pour la fête.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

planteur
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
Le plantain peut être frit, bouilli ou cuit au four, et c'est un aliment de base dans de nombreux pays tropicaux.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

interventionnisme
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
L'interventionnisme de la banque centrale a aidé à stabiliser l'inflation.
A1 noun /ker/

Care

soin; protection; attention
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
L'infirmière a fourni d'excellents soins aux patients âgés.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

bonheur
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

exciser
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
Le chirurgien a excisé la tumeur avec succès.
A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

se permettre
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
Je ne peux pas me permettre d'acheter une nouvelle voiture maintenant.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

invétéré
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
Il est un lecteur invétéré qui passe des heures à la bibliothèque chaque jour.
A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

pauvre; de mauvaise qualité
Meaning
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality
Example
The poor family struggled to make ends meet.
La famille pauvre a lutté pour joindre les deux bouts.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

complet, absolu
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Elle est une professionnelle complète dans tous les sens.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

salir
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Le scandale a sali la réputation du politicien.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

littérature
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Elle a étudié la littérature anglaise à l'université.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

suborner
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
L'avocat a été accusé d'avoir tenté de suborner un témoin.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

inhabituel
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
Il est rare de voir de la neige dans cette région.
A1 adverb /æz/

As

comme; parce que; pendant que
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
À mesure que vous vieillissez, vous devenez plus sage.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

illégal; illicite
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
Le tribunal a déclaré que la perquisition était illégale.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

à chaque fois que
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Appelez-moi quand vous aurez besoin d'aide.
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

chariot
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
Le fermier a chargé du foin dans son chariot.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

être malade
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Elle est malade depuis l’hiver dernier.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

porche
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Nous nous sommes assis sur le porche et avons apprécié la brise du soir.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

dans la mesure où
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
Dans la mesure où vous êtes leur enseignant, vous devez les guider soigneusement.
A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

trafic
Meaning
movement of vehicles, goods, or people
Example
There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
Il y avait beaucoup de trafic sur l'autoroute ce matin.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

seigneur féodal
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
Le seigneur féodal a exigé des taxes des paysans.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

émission
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
Les fabricants de voitures réduisent les émissions de carbone.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

inné; congénital; inhérent
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
Elle a un talent inné pour la musique.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

destruction
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
Le tribunal a puni l'entreprise pour la spoliation des preuves.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

enlever
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
Le criminel a essayé d’enlever l’enfant en plein jour.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

pédagogique
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
Le site Web propose de nombreuses vidéos pédagogiques pour les débutants.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

affable
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
C'est un hôte tellement affable que tout le monde se sent à l'aise à ses fêtes.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

faire un bruit aigu et grincant
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
La vieille porte a craqué quand elle l'a ouverte.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antiesclavagiste
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Le mouvement antiesclavagiste a gagné en importance au XIXe siècle.
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

agitation; raffut; souci inutile
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
Elle a fait tout un raffut à propos de la petite tache sur sa robe que tout le monde l'a remarquée.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Oui
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Tu comprends ?’ ‘Oui.’
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

mue de peau / zone marécageuse
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Le serpent s'est débarrassé de sa vieille peau.
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 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

jasmin
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Les fleurs de jasmin remplissaient le jardin de leur douce fragrance.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

pétale
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Chaque pétale de la marguerite était blanc avec un centre jaune.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

multiplication
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
La multiplication est une opération fondamentale en mathématiques.
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

péninsulaire
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
La région péninsulaire est entourée d'eau sur trois côtés.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

nomade
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
Il menait une vie de nomade en tant qu'enseignant itinérant.
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

boîte
Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
J'ai ouvert une boîte de soupe pour le déjeuner.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Le scientifique a observé un animalcule se déplaçant sous le microscope.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

indélébile
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Son discours a laissé une marque indélébile sur le public.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

perplexe
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
Elle était complètement perplexe par sa décision soudaine.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

briller
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
L'herbe brillait avec la rosée du matin.
A2 noun /ruːl/

rule

règle
Meaning
an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
Example
There are strict rules about safety in the lab.
Il y a des règles strictes concernant la sécurité dans le laboratoire.
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

point d'appui
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
Le professeur est devenu le fulcrum du changement à l'école.
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

dépasser
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Un clou dépassait du panneau de bois.
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

chagrin
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
Elle a quitté la pièce dans le chagrin après avoir oublié ses répliques.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

virilité
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Sa virilité a été admirée par ses pairs.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

obscurcir, embrouiller, mystifier
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Les politiciens obfusquent souvent les faits pour induire les gens en erreur.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

surprenant; étonnant
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
C'est surprenant de voir à quelle vitesse les enfants apprennent de nouvelles langues.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

repentance
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Son véritable repentir a ému tout le monde dans la salle d'audience.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

combattre
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
Le gouvernement prend des mesures pour combattre la corruption.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

coda
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
Le roman se termine par une coda réfléchie qui relie les thèmes.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

pollution de l'air
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
La pollution de l'air provenant des usines a conduit au premier mouvement environnemental.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

grain
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
Le fermier a stocké de grandes quantités de grain dans la grange après la récolte.
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

sangsue
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
La sangsue s'est accrochée à sa jambe en nageant.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

cage
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
Le perroquet vit dans une grande cage.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

décisions
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
Prendre les bonnes décisions à temps a été la clé du succès du projet.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

voyant
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Le voyant a prédit un grand changement dans le royaume.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

cependant
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
Le voyage était long; cependant, il était agréable.
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

sous
Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
Le chat est sous la table.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

fondre
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
La glace a commencé à fondre au soleil.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

élire
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
Les citoyens ont élu un nouveau président.
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

consistance, uniformité
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
La consistance de la qualité est la clé de la satisfaction du client.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

Gorilla

gorille
Meaning
a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa
Example
The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.
Le gorille a frappé sa poitrine pour montrer sa domination.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

couture
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Elle aime coudre ses propres vêtements le week-end.
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.
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

bonheur
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

déficient
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Son régime était déficient en vitamines essentielles.
A2 noun /væn/

van

fourgonnette
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
La fourgonnette de livraison s'est arrêtée devant notre maison.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

mince et fragile
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
L'arbre mince s'est penché sous le poids de la neige.
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

omnivore
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
Les ours sont des animaux omnivores qui mangent à la fois des plantes et de la viande.
C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

obsolescence
Meaning
The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.
Example
The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
Le progrès rapide de la technologie entraîne l’obsolescence des anciens appareils.
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

croyance; foi
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
Sa croyance en la justice n'a jamais vacillé.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

savonneux
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
La plante a des feuilles savonneuses qui produisent de la mousse lorsqu'elles sont frottées dans l'eau.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

immanent
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Il croyait que les valeurs morales sont immanentes dans la nature humaine.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

attentif; vigilant; alerte
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
L'étudiant attentif écoutait attentivement chaque mot que le professeur disait.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

détaché, séparé
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Il vivait dans une maison séparée loin de la ville.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

le second
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre le thé et le café, je préfère le second.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

ductile
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
L'or est un métal très ductile.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

chérir
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Elle chérit les souvenirs de sa maison d'enfance.
A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

éteint
Meaning
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
Example
He turned off the light before leaving the room.
Il a éteint la lumière avant de quitter la pièce.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

compendium
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
Le livre est un compendium de mythes et de légendes anciennes.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

relatif à la chirurgie
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
Elle a subi un traitement chirurgical pour réparer les dégâts.
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.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

rendre la peau ou le cuir marron en exposant au soleil ou en utilisant des produits chimiques
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Elle a bronzé sa peau après avoir passé l'été à la plage.
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

accueillant et amical envers les étrangers ou les invités ; généreux dans l'accueil des invités
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
Les habitants locaux étaient très accueillants envers les touristes.
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

manoir
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
Le vieux manoir se tenait fièrement sur la colline pendant des siècles.
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

ver de terre
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
Le jardinier était heureux de trouver de nombreux vers de terre dans le sol.
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

sorcellerie
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
Dans les temps anciens, de nombreuses personnes croyaient à la sorcellerie.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

spectateur
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
Le stade était rempli de spectateurs enthousiastes.
A2 noun /reɪt/

rate

taux
Meaning
the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens
Example
The rate of inflation is increasing every year.
Le taux d'inflation augmente chaque année.
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

respect
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
Nous devons montrer du respect aux combattants de la liberté.
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

tasse
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
Elle a bu du thé dans sa tasse en céramique préférée.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrique
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné des cercles concentriques sur la toile.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

tenace
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Son esprit tenace l'a aidée à surmonter les difficultés.
C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

télépathie
Meaning
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
Example
The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.
Les jumeaux ont prétendu partager une télépathie entre eux.
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

continuité
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
Maintenir la continuité dans le leadership est essentiel pour la stabilité organisationnelle.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

secouer légèrement
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
Il a secoué la table et le vase a failli tomber.
A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

sœur
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.
Ma sœur vient nous rendre visite la semaine prochaine.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

délicieux
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
Elle a préparé un délicieux gâteau au chocolat pour la fête.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

arme
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
La police a trouvé une arme dangereuse sur la scène du crime.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

décevoir
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
J'espère que je ne vais pas te décevoir avec ma performance.
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

apaiser
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
Il a offert des cadeaux pour apaiser les dieux en colère.
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

bagarre
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
La bagarre à l'extérieur du bar a attiré l'attention de la police.