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C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

traître; déloyal
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
Le traître a été exposé et a affronté de graves conséquences.
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

réservé
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
Sa réaction réservée a surpris tout le monde.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

jouer joyeusement
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Les enfants ont joué joyeusement dans le jardin toute l'après-midi.
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

irrélevance
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
Sa longue explication n’a fait que souligner l’irrélevance des détails pour le sujet principal.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

impraticable
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
La route est devenue impraticable après la forte neige.
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

grognement, embouteillage
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
Le chien a grogné au passant près de la porte.
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

tempête de grêle
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
La tempête de grêle a endommagé de nombreuses voitures dans le parking.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

sérieux, respectable
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Il vient d'une famille sérieuse.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

relatif aux organes reproducteurs
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
Le médecin a expliqué l'importance de l'hygiène génitale.
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

affamé
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
Après la longue randonnée, elle était affamée et a mangé rapidement.
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

séance
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
Ils ont organisé une séance pour contacter leur grand-mère décédée.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

alpiniste
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
L'alpiniste a atteint le sommet après une longue ascension.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

complaisant
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
L'équipe est devenue complaisante après quelques victoires et a arrêté de s'entraîner dur.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

fame; supériorité
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
Le professeur a atteint la célébrité dans le domaine de la physique quantique.
C1 verb /niːd/

knead

pétrir
Meaning
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
Example
She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.
Elle pétrit la pâte jusqu'à ce qu'elle devienne lisse.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

sans indices
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
Son ton sans indices n'a donné aucun indice de ses véritables sentiments.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

manœuvre / habileté
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
Le pilote a manœuvré l'avion à travers la tempête.
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

tarantule
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
La tarentule rampait sur le sol du désert.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

monastère; ashram
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
L'ancien monastère a été construit au sommet d'une colline.
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

rédemption
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
L'histoire met en avant le thème de la rédemption.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

égocentrique
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Son comportement égocentrique rendait difficile le maintien de ses amitiés.
C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

rentabilité
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
L'augmentation des ventes et la réduction des coûts ont amélioré la rentabilité.
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

intérimaire
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
Les gouvernements intérimaires gèrent les phases de transition.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

chagrin
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Son cœur était rempli de chagrin après avoir entendu la triste nouvelle.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

intelligible
Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
Son discours était à peine intelligible à cause du bruit.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

mince
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Il pouvait à peine survivre avec son maigre salaire.
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

appât
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
Les chasseurs ont utilisé un canard en bois comme appât.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Relatif à l'oxydation
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
Le stress excessif peut entraîner des dommages oxydatifs dans les cellules.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

implausible
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
L'histoire qu'elle a racontée était tellement implausible que personne ne l'a cru.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

mammifère qui porte et nourrit ses petits dans une poche
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
Le kangourou est un marsupial bien connu.
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.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

préoccuper
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Les préoccupations concernant l'avenir l'occupent constamment.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

traître
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
La route traître a rendu la conduite difficile.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

petite tour sur le sommet d'une tour ou d'un bâtiment plus grand
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Le château était gardé par des soldats postés dans la tourelle.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

digne d'éloges
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Elle a fait un effort digne d'éloges en terminant le projet à temps.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

incorrect
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Il semble y avoir quelque chose d'incorrect avec le moteur de la voiture.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

rasage
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Il a acheté une nouvelle crème pour le rasage.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Porc-épic
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
Le porc-épic a levé ses piquants lorsqu'il a été menacé.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

désagréable
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
Le politicien était lié à un scandale désagréable.
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

irréalité
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
Le décor onirique a donné à l’histoire un sentiment d’irréalité.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

mosaïque
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
Le plafond de l'église était décoré d'une magnifique mosaïque.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

réinstaller
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
Le préposé a dû réinstaller les invités après l'interruption.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

hédonisme
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
Le mode de vie des riches est souvent critiqué comme étant un pur hédonisme.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasif
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
Le médecin a expliqué que la procédure était peu invasive.
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

terrain
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
Le terrain forestier a été préservé en tant que sanctuaire pour la faune.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

synthétiser
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Les scientifiques synthétisent de nouveaux composés pour la recherche médicale.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

fer à friser
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
Elle a utilisé un fer à friser pour coiffer ses cheveux pour la fête.
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

se rassembler, s'assembler
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
les gens se rassemblent sur la place du village chaque soir.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

gonfler
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
Le mécanicien a gonflé le pneu à la bonne pression.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

morphologie
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
La morphologie étudie la structure des mots et comment ils sont formés.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

sauterelle
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Les sauterelles ont détruit tout le champ de blé.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

perturber
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Le bruit soudain a perturbé les étudiants pendant l'examen.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

éviter
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Il essaie toujours d'éviter ses responsabilités au travail.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axiome
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Les actions parlent plus fort que les mots, c'est un axiome bien connu.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

inquisitif
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
L'enfant inquisitif a posé d'innombrables questions sur les étoiles.
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

tiara
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
La princesse a porté une tiara en diamant étincelant lors du bal royal.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

épilogue
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
L'auteur a inclus un épilogue pour expliquer ce qui est arrivé aux personnages par la suite.
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

éphémère
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
Le bonheur peut être éphémère, alors chérissez chaque moment.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

fait de terre ou d'argile; lié à la poterie
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
La cuisine avait de beaux pots en terre cuite pour le stockage.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

inhibé
Meaning
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.
Example
He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.
Il était trop inhibé pour exprimer ses vrais sentiments.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

esthétiquement
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
Le bâtiment est esthétiquement agréable malgré son design simple.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

transmettre
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
L'enseignant a imparté des connaissances précieuses à ses élèves.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Le gouvernement a émis un mandat pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

domicile
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
Ils nous ont invités dans leur humble domicile.
C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

consciemment
Meaning
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
Example
She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.
Elle a consciemment gardé le secret de ses amis.
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

draconien
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
Les nouvelles régulations ont été critiquées comme draconiennes.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

bouleversement
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
L'entreprise a connu un grand bouleversement après la démission soudaine de son PDG.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

loi
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
La nouvelle loi protège les droits des travailleurs.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

pellicules
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Il a utilisé un shampooing spécial pour traiter son problème persistant de pellicules.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

bonheur
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

allusion
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
Son histoire contenait une allusion à un mythe célèbre.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

habile; rusé; ingénieux
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Elle a donné une réponse habile qui a évité la vraie question.
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

civisme
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
Il a traité son adversaire avec civilité malgré leurs différences.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modeste
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Elle vit dans une maison modeste mais est très heureuse.
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

éveiller
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
Ses remarques ont éveillé sa curiosité pour le projet secret.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

enregistrer des événements dans l'ordre où ils se sont produits
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Elle a décidé de chroniquer son voyage à travers un blog.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

malveillance; rancune; hostilité;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
Il n'y avait aucune malice dans sa critique, juste des commentaires honnêtes.
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

soulèvement
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
Le soulèvement a marqué le début de la révolution.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

répercussions
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
La nouvelle politique a eu des répercussions imprévues sur l'économie.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

désamorcer
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
Le négociateur a aidé à désamorcer la situation tendue.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

biosphère
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
Le changement climatique affecte l'ensemble de la biosphère.
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

énigmatique
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
Il m'a donné un sourire énigmatique.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

antécédents
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
L'avocat a examiné les antécédents criminels du suspect.
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

dépravé
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
Le film décrit la vie d'un criminel dépravé.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

renverser
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
Le tremblement de terre a fait tomber l'ancien bâtiment.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

sage-femme
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
La sage-femme est restée avec la mère pendant toute la durée de son travail.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

endetté; reconnaissant
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Je suis profondément endetté envers ma professeure pour toute sa guidance.
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

énergiser
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
Le discours motivant a aidé à énergiser l'équipe.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

incontrôlable
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
Le conflit est devenu un problème incontrôlable.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

obstacle
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
Le manque de fonds est un obstacle majeur pour le projet.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

corroborer
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
Le témoin a corroboré le témoignage du prévenu.
C1 noun ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

insightfulness

perspicacité, capacité d'analyse
Meaning
The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
Example
His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem.
Sa perspicacité a aidé à résoudre le problème complexe.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

incertitude, état de suspension
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
Le projet a été laissé dans l'incertitude après le retrait du financement.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

talent
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
La cuisine est définitivement son talent.
C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

imprécis
Meaning
Not exact or accurate; vague.
Example
His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.
Son explication était trop imprécise pour être utile.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

largeur
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
La largeur de ses connaissances a impressionné tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

trouble
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
Nous avons évité de nager dans la rivière trouble.
C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

viole
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
Elle a choisi de jouer de la viole dans l'orchestre scolaire.
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

niveau élevé de complexité ou de raffinement
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
La sophistication de la technologie moderne de l'IA est remarquable.
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

oxymore
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
L'expression 'silence assourdissant' est un oxymore classique.
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

laver les vêtements / dissimuler l'origine de l'argent obtenu illégalement
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
Elle a lavé tous les vêtements sales dimanche.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

autosuffisance
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
La ferme a atteint l'autosuffisance totale en production alimentaire.
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

pince
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
Il a utilisé la pince pour ramasser le charbon chaud.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

faible, fragile
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Après la maladie, elle se sentait trop faible pour se lever.
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

générer
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
Le jeu vidéo a généré de nombreuses suites.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

humilité
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Elle a accepté le prix avec grâce et humilité.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

incitation
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Il a été arrêté pour incitation à la violence.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

décourager
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Les lettres de rejet constantes ont commencé à décourager le jeune écrivain.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

accord émotionnel
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
L'accord émotionnel améliore les relations.
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

alléchant; séduisant mais hors de portée
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
L'arôme alléchant du pain frais remplissait la boulangerie.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

viande de cerf
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Le restaurant sert de délicieux steaks de venaison.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

diffamer
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Il a été diffamé par des rumeurs malveillantes.
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

abdiquer
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Le roi a décidé d'abdiquer du trône.
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

conception; idée; fertilisation
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
La conception de ce projet innovant a pris plusieurs mois de brainstorming.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

impeccable
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
Son goût impeccable en mode était admiré par tous ses pairs.
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

infidélité
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Son infidélité a conduit à la fin de leur mariage.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

retarder / ralentir
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
Le manque de fonds peut retarder le développement du projet.
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

municipal
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
L'autorité municipale est responsable de l'entretien du parc.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

fissure
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
Le tremblement de terre a provoqué une fissure profonde dans la route.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

langue vernaculaire
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Il a donné son discours dans la langue vernaculaire locale afin que tout le monde puisse comprendre.
C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

plonger
Meaning
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
Example
Immerse yourself in the new language.
Plongez-vous dans la nouvelle langue.