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B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

bénir
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
Le prêtre a béni la congrégation.
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

élargir
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
Ils prévoient d'élargir la route l'année prochaine.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

primaire, principal
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
L'éducation est un facteur primaire dans la croissance économique.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modulaire
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
La conception modulaire permet une personnalisation et une évolutivité faciles.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

mélancolique; nostalgique
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Elle a donné un sourire mélancolique en se souvenant de ses jours d'enfance.
A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

boire
Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
Je bois de l'eau tous les matins.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

région sauvage; territoire inexploré; désert
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Ils se sont perdus dans la nature pendant trois jours.
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

rôle
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
Son rôle dans le projet était crucial.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

estimé
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
Il est un professeur estimé à l'université.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

diverger
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Les deux chemins se séparent à la bifurcation de la route.
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

conservation
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
La conservation des forêts est cruciale pour la stabilité du climat.
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

tourner dans le chaos
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
La ville a été plongée dans le chaos après la panne soudaine.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

automne
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
Les arbres sont magnifiques en automne, avec des feuilles colorées qui tombent.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordonné; propre
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
Elle garde sa chambre très ordonnée et propre.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

accumuler
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Les particules de poussière s'accumulent avec le temps pour former des corps célestes plus grands.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

durer plus longtemps que
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
Le vieux château a duré plus longtemps que de nombreuses générations.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

équipage
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
L'équipage du navire a travaillé sans relâche pendant la tempête.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

symbiotique
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
La relation entre l'abeille et la fleur est symbiotique.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potentialiser
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
La caféine peut potentialiser les effets de certains médicaments.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

polyvalent
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
C'est un musicien polyvalent qui peut jouer plusieurs instruments.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

développement de personnage
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Le développement de personnage de Sydney Carton est profond.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

expressif
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Elle était très expressive avec son affection envers ses amis.
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

irrationalité, absence de logique, déraison
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
Sa décision a été guidée par une irrationalité totale.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

astrologue
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
L'astrologue a prédit une bonne fortune dans son avenir.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

abondance
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
L'abondance de légumes en hiver est remarquable.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

quelque peu; légèrement; modérément
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
Le film était quelque peu intéressant, mais pas génial.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

maladie
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Le médecin fait des recherches sur un remède pour la maladie.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

strictement
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Il est strictement interdit de fumer à l'intérieur du bâtiment.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

latin
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
De nombreux mots anglais proviennent du latin.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

surge
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
La foule a surgi en avant lorsque les portes se sont ouvertes.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

théisme
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
Le théisme est central dans de nombreuses religions du monde.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

personne impulsive
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Il est tellement impulsif qu'il commence souvent des disputes.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

déception
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Son visage montrait une profonde déception après avoir entendu les résultats.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

tyran
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
Le peuple s'est rebellé contre le tyran cruel.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

public
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
Le public a exigé une action sur la question.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

naviguer avec des voiles
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Ils ont navigué à travers l'océan Atlantique l'été dernier.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

somnolence
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
La somnolence après un repas copieux a rendu difficile la concentration.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

diadème
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
La reine portait une diadème étincelante lors du couronnement.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

casse-tête
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
Le problème de mathématiques troublera même les experts.
C2 noun /liː/

lea

prairie
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
Le cottage était entouré d'une prairie tranquille.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

irréparable
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
L'accident a causé des dommages irréparables à sa colonne vertébrale.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

étendre
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
Il a tendu la main pour l'aider à se lever.
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

guérir
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
Le nouveau médicament l'a guérie de l'infection.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

avantageux; favorable; rentable
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Ce poste offre des opportunités avantageuses pour la croissance de carrière.
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

hérisson
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
Le hérisson s'est roulé en boule quand il s'est senti menacé.
B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

tristement
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
Elle a fait au revoir tristement alors que le train partait.
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

habiller
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Elle a habillé le bébé avec des vêtements chauds.
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

parité
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
La campagne vise à atteindre la parité salariale entre les hommes et les femmes.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

feuilles de curry
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Les feuilles de curry fraîches ajoutent une saveur authentique aux plats indiens.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

commumément
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Cette phrase est communément utilisée dans le langage quotidien.
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

aboutissement. Le point culminant ou le plus élevé de quelque chose, généralement atteint après beaucoup de temps.
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
Le projet a atteint son aboutissement après des années d'efforts.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

éclipser
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
Le scandale a éclipsé ses réalisations.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

de soutien
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Elle était très supportive pendant mes moments difficiles.
A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

sauce tomate
Meaning
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
Example
She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.
Elle a mis un peu de ketchup sur ses frites avant de les manger.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

caresser
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Elle caressa doucement le pelage du chat.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

percolateur à café
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
Elle a préparé une tasse de café frais en utilisant le percolateur.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

climat
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
Le changement climatique affecte toutes les régions à l'échelle mondiale.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

ridé
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
L'arbre ridé est resté dans le champ pendant des siècles.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

léopard
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
Le léopard a grimpé à l'arbre pour se reposer à l'ombre.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nécropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Les archéologues ont découvert des artefacts dans la nécropole de l'ancienne ville.
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

étranger
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
En tant que nouvelle étudiante, elle se sentait souvent comme une étrangère à l'école.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

bizarre
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
Il portait un costume bizarre au festival.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

orthodoxie
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
Le leader religieux a défendu l'orthodoxie de la foi.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilatéral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Les deux pays ont signé un accord commercial bilatéral.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmuter
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
L'alchimie cherchait à transmuter le plomb en or.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

esbroufe
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Son obsession pour la mode a été rejetée comme une simple esbroufe.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

finances
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
L'entreprise a obtenu des financements d'une grande banque.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

connaisseur
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Elle est une véritable connaisseuse de l'art.
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

enlever la peau/criticiser sévèrement
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
Le chef a enlevé la peau du poisson avant de le cuisiner.
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.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

préméditer
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
Le suspect a été accusé d'avoir prémédité le crime.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

une petite quantité
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Elle a ajouté juste une petite quantité d'épices au plat.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

masse
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
Une grande masse de personnes s'est rassemblée sur la place.
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

bonheur
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

extatique
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Les fans étaient extatiques après que leur équipe ait gagné le championnat.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

divers
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
Le magasin vend des fruits, des vêtements et divers articles.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

enjoué; joyeux; gai
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Les enfants joyeux riaient et jouaient dans le parc.
A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

supermarché
Meaning
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
Example
She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
Elle est allée au supermarché pour acheter des courses.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

son
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
La qualité audio du podcast était excellente.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

stupide; idiot; bête
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
C'était stupide de ma part d'oublier mon parapluie par un jour de pluie.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

cessionnaire
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
Le cessionnaire doit signer le contrat avant de prendre possession.
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

visiter
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
Nous prévoyons de visiter le musée ce week-end.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informer
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
s'il vous plaît, informez-moi lorsque vous arrivez à l'aéroport.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

choses opposées
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
La liberté et l'esclavage sont des contraires dans tous les sens.
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.
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

usufruit
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
Le locataire avait l'usufruit de la terre mais pas sa propriété.
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

progéniture
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
L'oiseau a nourri soigneusement sa progéniture.
C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

acclimatation
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
Les randonneurs ont eu besoin de temps pour l'acclimatation aux hautes altitudes.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

tourbillon
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
Le navire a été pris dans un tourbillon de vagues et de vent.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

peu connu ou difficile à comprendre
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
La conférence du professeur était pleine de théories récondites.
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

confiance et maîtrise de soi
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
Un bon orateur maintient sa maîtrise de soi sous pression.
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

aigle
Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
L'aigle a volé haut au-dessus des montagnes.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

maudit
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Les villageois ont évité la maison maudite sur la colline.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

excursion; voyage court
Meaning
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Example
The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.
L'école a organisé une excursion au musée des sciences pour tous les élèves.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

moqueur
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Il ne pouvait s'empêcher de faire un commentaire moqueur sur sa robe.
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

serrure
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
Assurez-vous de verrouiller la porte avant de partir.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

iniquité
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
L'esclavage était l'une des pratiques les plus iniquitous de l'histoire.
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

grappe
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Les raisins ont poussé en une grappe serrée.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

renommée; célébrité
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
La scientifique a atteint une renommée internationale pour ses découvertes.
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

envoyer
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
L'entreprise a envoyé de l'aide aux victimes des inondations.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

terrestre / simple
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
Le plat avait une saveur riche et terreuse provenant des champignons.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

réconciliation
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
Le traité de paix a été une étape importante vers la réconciliation.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

aimable
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
Elle nous a salués avec un sourire aimable.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

réfringence
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
Le verre a une réfringence plus élevée que l'eau.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

liquéfier
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
La chaleur liquéfiera le beurre en quelques minutes.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

logement; quartiers; logement militaire
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
Les soldats sont retournés à leurs quartiers après l'exercice d'entraînement.
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

moelle osseuse
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
La moelle osseuse produit des cellules sanguines dans le corps humain.
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

réclamer des vies
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
La pollution sur le lieu de travail réclame des milliers de vies chaque année.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

changer brusquement de direction
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
La voiture a changé brusquement de direction pour éviter le chien.
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

piété
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
Sa piété était évidente dans ses prières quotidiennes.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

envieux
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Les remarques envieuses du manager ont créé des tensions parmi les employés.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

terrible; mauvais
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
Le temps était terrible pendant nos vacances.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

quelque chose
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
Je pense qu'il y a quelque chose qui ne va pas avec mon téléphone.
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

scénario
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
L'acteur a mémorisé ses répliques du scénario.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

belliqueux ou agressif
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
Son attitude belliqueuse mène souvent à des conflits.
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

citation
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
L'article de recherche comprenait une citation de Shakespeare.
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

violoncelle
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Il a pratiqué le violoncelle pendant des heures chaque jour.
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

typographie
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
Une bonne typographie améliore la lisibilité d'un site web.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

poitrine
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
Le bébé s'est endormi sur la poitrine de sa mère.