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B2 noun /bent/

Bent

inclinaison; tendance
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
Elle a une inclinaison naturelle pour la musique et l'art.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

librairie
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
Elle a passé une heure à parcourir la petite librairie.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

bienfaiteur; mécène; donateur
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
Le bienfaiteur anonyme a fait un don de millions à l'hôpital.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

amertume
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Elle a parlé avec amertume de son ancien employeur.
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 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.
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

brûler
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
La bougie brûlera pendant plusieurs heures.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

entraînement cérébral
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
L'entraînement cérébral régulier peut améliorer la rétention de la mémoire.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

bien-aimé
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Elle était la reine bien-aimée du royaume.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

baume
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Le baume a aidé à soulager la douleur de son coup de soleil.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

cri de désapprobation/son de mise en garde
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
Le public a commencé à huer la mauvaise performance.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

aboyer
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Le chien aboie contre les étrangers.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

bouchon
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
Le blocage du drain a causé un débordement d'eau dans la cuisine.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

amèrement; sévèrement
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Elle s'est plainte amèrement du traitement injuste.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

tampon / absorbant les chocs
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
L'organisation agit comme un tampon entre les travailleurs et la direction.
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.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

éclater
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Le ballon éclate avec un bruit fort.
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

prendre un bain de soleil
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
Le chat prend un bain de soleil dans la fenêtre ensoleillée.
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.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

confus, embrouillé
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
Son esprit se sentait embrouillé après la longue réunion épuisante.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

vert bouteille
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
Elle portait une belle robe vert bouteille à la soirée.
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

dard, remarque acerbe
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
L'hameçon a une petite barb pour empêcher le poisson de s'échapper.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

inutile
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Sa tentative inutile de réparer la machine n'a fait que perdre du temps.
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

biscuit
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
Les enfants aiment manger des biscuits au chocolat avec du lait.
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

sauvegarde
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
Assurez-vous d'avoir une sauvegarde de vos fichiers importants.
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.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

biais, préjugé
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Le juge doit rester libre de tout biais.
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 /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

diffuser
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
Le match a été diffusé en direct à la télévision.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

biaisé
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
Le juge a été accusé d'être biaisé contre le défendeur.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

goulot d'étranglement
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
Le pont étroit est un goulot d'étranglement pendant les heures de pointe.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

être nécessaire ou approprié pour que quelqu'un fasse quelque chose
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Il serait approprié que tu étudies avant l'examen.
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.
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

en plus
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
En plus d'être intelligent, il est aussi gentil.
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 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

à l'avance; auparavant; avant
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Nous avons tout préparé à l'avance.
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.
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 /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

papillon
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Le beau papillon s'est posé sur la fleur.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

arrière
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
Les enfants ont glissé sur la colline sur leur arrière.
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

se rendre à; recourir à
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
Après le dîner, elle se rendit dans sa chambre pour lire.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

contempler; voir
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Elle resta silencieuse pour contempler le lever du soleil sur les collines.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

personne prétentieuse
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Tout le monde évitait le prétentieux à la fête car il n'arrêtait pas de se vanter.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

respirer
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Il était difficile de respirer dans la pièce enfumée.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

trésorier
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
Le trésorier a approuvé le budget pour la nouvelle bibliothèque.
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

furoncle
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
Le furoncle douloureux sur son cou a nécessité un traitement médical.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

le plus grand
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
C’est le plus grand défi que nous ayons jamais rencontré.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

finances d'entreprise
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Une bonne finance d'entreprise améliore la rentabilité.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

brise
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
La brise fraîche de l'océan a rendu la chaude journée d'été plus agréable.
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

bol
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
Elle a servi la soupe dans un grand bol en céramique.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

effusion de sang; massacres
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
Le traité de paix a été signé pour prévenir d'autres effusions de sang.
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.
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

bucolique
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Ils ont apprécié un pique-nique bucolique au bord de la rivière.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
A1 verb /biː/

be

être
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Elle veut être médecin.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

béisbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
Il adore regarder des matchs de béisbol à la télévision.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

bénédiction; cadeau;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Avoir une bonne santé est une bénédiction que nous devrions chérir.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

ligne du nom de l'écrivain
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Sa ligne est apparue sur la première page du journal.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

porteur; détenteur de document
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
Le porteur de ce message doit le livrer rapidement.
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 /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

période de deux mois
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Le programme académique est divisé en six bimestres.
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

morsure; froid mordant; critique acerbe
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
Le froid mordant a fait trembler tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

bipède
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Les humains sont des exemples d'êtres bipèdes.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

blazer
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Il avait l'air élégant dans son blazer bleu marine lors de l'événement.
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

ardent; flamboyant
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
Le soleil ardent rendait la journée extrêmement chaude.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

flottabilité, gaieté
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Sa flottabilité naturelle a remonté le moral du groupe.
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

début
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
Le début de l'histoire était très intéressant.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

courtier
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
Le courtier en bourse m'a aidé à investir mon argent judicieusement.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

bibliophile
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Elle est une véritable bibliophile qui passe ses week-ends dans des librairies anciennes.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

engourdir
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Le vent glacial semblait lui engourdir les doigts en quelques minutes.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

au nom de
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Elle a accepté le prix au nom de son équipe.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

bible
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
Elle lit la Bible chaque matin.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

enterrement
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
La cérémonie de l'enterrement a eu lieu l'après-midi.
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

baser
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
Ils ont basé leur décision sur des faits.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

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

bound

limité / lié
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
Le chien a bondi à travers le champ avec joie.
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.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

cuire
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Elle a cuit un gâteau pour l'anniversaire de son ami.
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 /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

boutique
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
Elle a acheté une belle robe dans une boutique du centre-ville.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

bosselé; cahoteux
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
La route bosselée a rendu le trajet en voiture très inconfortable.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

idiot
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Il s'est senti idiot après avoir fait une erreur si simple.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

passionné / polir
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Il est un passionné de cinéma qui regarde des films chaque week-end.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

abondant / généreux
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
Le fermier était reconnaissant pour la récolte abondante.
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.
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

trahison; déloyauté
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Sa trahison de leur amitié l'a profondément blessée.
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

béatifique
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
Elle avait un sourire béatifique après avoir entendu les bonnes nouvelles.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

plinthe
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
Le menuisier a peint la plinthe en blanc.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

bluffeur
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Tout le monde a compris qu’il était un simple bluffeur.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

sang bleu
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Elle venait d'une famille de sang bleu avec des siècles d'héritage royal.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

betterave
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
La betterave rôtie avec du fromage de chèvre fait une salade délicieuse.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

alcool
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Ils ont acheté de l’alcool pour la fête.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

rendre quelque chose mouillé, sale et en désordre en le traînant dans la boue ou l'eau
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
Les enfants sont rentrés à la maison trempés et sales après avoir joué sous la pluie.
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

plan détaillé
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
L'architecte a présenté un plan détaillé pour le nouveau bâtiment.
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

bureaucratie
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
Une bureaucratie excessive peut ralentir la prise de décision.
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

barrière
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
La barrière a empêché l'entrée.