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B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

ballotter
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Le petit bateau a commencé à ballotter sur les vagues.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

pessimisme
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Son pessimisme constant rendait difficile de rester optimiste.
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

perceuse
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
Les élèves ont participé à un exercice d'incendie à l'école.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

tromper
Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
Il a essayé de bluffer son chemin pour entrer dans le club exclusif.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

équilibre écologique
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Maintenir l'équilibre écologique est essentiel pour une planète durable.
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

poubelle; déchets
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
Il a nettoyé le garage et a jeté toutes les vieilles poubelles.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

détection
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
La détection de fraude dans le système a été rapide.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

se vanter
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Il se vante toujours de sa voiture chère.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

terrifier
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Le fort tonnerre a terrifié les enfants.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

notifications
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Désactivez les notifications pour rester concentré.
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

danger; risque
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
Fumer est un grave danger pour la santé qui peut entraîner un cancer du poumon et des maladies cardiaques.
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

tartelette
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
Elle a servi une tartelette aux pommes délicieuse pour le dessert.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

étendu; vaste; large
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
L'entreprise a mené des recherches approfondies avant de lancer le nouveau produit.
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

technicien
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
Le technicien a réparé l'ordinateur en une heure.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

marqueur
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Il a utilisé un marqueur rouge pour souligner les points importants.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
Le radar a détecté un avion inconnu se dirigeant vers la base.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

faucon
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
Le faucon s'est envolé haut au-dessus du champ à la recherche de proies.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

lanceur
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
Le lanceur a pris trois wickets lors du premier over.
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

défectueux
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
Le design défectueux de la voiture a conduit à un rappel.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

défaut
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
L'entreprise a fait défaut sur ses paiements de prêt.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

siège social
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
Le siège social de l'entreprise est situé à New York.
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

phénomène
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
Les Aurores boréales sont un phénomène naturel.
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

garantie
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
L'ordinateur portable vient avec une garantie de deux ans.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologique
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
L'agriculture biologique améliore la santé du sol et réduit la pollution.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

célébré
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
Il est un auteur célébré dans le domaine de la littérature.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

exceptionnel
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Elle a reçu un prix pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

attentif; conscient
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Elle est toujours attentive à son environnement et prête attention aux détails.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

réalisme
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Ses peintures sont admirées pour leur réalisme.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

puissant
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
Le fleuve puissant traverse le cœur du pays.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

socialiste
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Il est un écrivain socialiste bien connu.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

ressemblance
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Il y a une forte ressemblance entre les deux sœurs.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

profondeur; qualité d'être intense ou profond
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
La profondeur de l'océan dans cette zone atteint plus de trois mille mètres.
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

très petit
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Elle m'a donné un petit sourire avant de partir.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

reporter
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

évolutif
Meaning
Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.
Example
Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.
L'éducation joue un rôle dans l'évolution des normes sociétales.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

situé
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
L'hôtel est situé près de la plage.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

soustraire
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Si vous soustrayez 5 de 10, vous obtenez 5.
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

fraîcheur
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
La fraîcheur de l'air du matin a fait en sorte que tout le monde se sente vivant.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statique
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Les idées statiques entravent les progrès.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

toxique; mortel
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
Le serpent est très toxique et dangereux.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

irréel
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
L’expérience semblait irréelle après la nouvelle soudaine.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

confrontation
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
La confrontation entre les deux dirigeants s'est terminée sans accord.
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

passionnés de la nature
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
Les passionnés de nature visitent souvent la vallée de Sajek pour sa beauté pittoresque.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

hiérarchie
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
La hiérarchie d'entreprise détermine qui prend la décision finale.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insulter
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Il s'est senti insulté par ses commentaires impolis.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

juteux
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
Le steak était tellement juteux qu'il fondait dans ma bouche.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

décence
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
Elle a eu la décence de s'excuser immédiatement pour son erreur.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

Le processus de fournir une quantité adéquate de liquide aux tissus corporels.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
Une hydratation adéquate est essentielle pour maintenir les fonctions corporelles.
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

cybersécurité
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
La cybersécurité assure des opérations numériques sûres.
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

voile; masque; voile de mariée;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
La mariée portait un beau voile blanc pendant la cérémonie.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Les deux pays avaient un différend territorial concernant l'île.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

commandant
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
Le commandant a ordonné à ses troupes d'avancer.
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

conséquences dévastatrices
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
La pollution de l'air a des conséquences dévastatrices sur la santé.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

adaptation climatique
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
L'adaptation climatique assure la résilience face au changement.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

persistant
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Malgré de nombreux obstacles, ses efforts persistants ont conduit au succès.
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

volontairement
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
Elle a aidé volontairement ses voisins pendant l'urgence.
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

statistiques
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
Les statistiques ont montré une augmentation du nombre d'utilisateurs l'année dernière.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

soupirer
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Elle a soupiré de soulagement lorsqu'elle a entendu la bonne nouvelle.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

de manière adéquate
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
Il a accompli la tâche de manière adéquate, mais pourrait s'améliorer la prochaine fois.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

synthèse, combinaison
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
La synthèse des idées provenant de différentes perspectives a conduit à l'innovation.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

désarmé
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
La police a trouvé le suspect désarmé pendant la fouille.
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

inévitable
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
La mort est une partie inévitable de la vie.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

sceptique; méfiant; qui remet en question la vérité de quelque chose
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
De nombreux scientifiques restent sceptiques concernant la nouvelle théorie.
B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

rapidement
Meaning
at a fast speed; quickly
Example
The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.
L'entreprise se développe rapidement sur de nouveaux marchés.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

floral
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
Elle portait une belle robe florale à la fête.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

magicien
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Le magicien a réalisé des tours de magie impressionnants.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

à venir
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
L'entreprise a annoncé le lancement de son produit à venir.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

mémorable
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Les événements mémorables inspirent des générations.
B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

génétique
Meaning
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.
La génétique joue un rôle crucial dans les progrès des soins de santé.
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

soumettre
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
Veuillez soumettre votre devoir d'ici vendredi.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

se conformer
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Les étudiants doivent se conformer aux règlements scolaires.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

factuel; basé sur les faits; vrai
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
Le rapport contient uniquement des informations factuelles.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

critère
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
Les candidats ont été évalués en fonction de critères stricts.
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abolir
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'abolir l'ancien système fiscal.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

croyant
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Elle est une fervente croyante du travail acharné et de l’honnêteté.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

émergence
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
L'émergence de nouvelles technologies a transformé la communication.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

hydrogène
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
L'hydrogène est utilisé comme un carburant propre dans de nombreux systèmes énergétiques.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

collectif
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Le Jour de la Victoire représente notre fierté collective.
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

discussion visant à parvenir à un accord; négociation
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
La négociation entre les deux entreprises a duré des semaines.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

varier
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Les températures varient de 15 à 30 degrés cette semaine.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

part, risque
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Il a une grande part dans la nouvelle entreprise.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

concentration mentale
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
La méditation améliore la concentration mentale et la performance cognitive.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

praticien
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Elle est une praticienne médicale qualifiée.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

jalon
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Cette découverte est un jalon dans la biotechnologie.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

enfantin; innocent et confiant; pur et simple
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Elle a conservé une étonnement enfantin pour le monde autour d'elle.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

carbone
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Les émissions de carbone doivent être contrôlées.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

artisan
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
L'artisan a fabriqué une belle chaise en bois.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

récréation
Meaning
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
Example
The children played outside during recess.
Les enfants ont joué dehors pendant la récréation.
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

se rassembler / se regagner en force
Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
L'équipe s'est redressée après la mi-temps et a gagné le match.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

caneton
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
La mère canard a mené ses canetons jusqu'à l'étang.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

district d’origine
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Il est retourné dans son district d’origine après de nombreuses années à l’étranger.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

favorable
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Les conditions météorologiques étaient favorables pour l'événement en plein air.
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

désespéré
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
La situation est devenue désespérée lorsque les réserves d'eau se sont épuisées.
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

addiction
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
Son addiction aux jeux vidéo a affecté ses études.
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

indigène
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
Les plantes indigènes sont bien adaptées à l'environnement local.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

idiot
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Il a agi comme un idiot à la fête hier soir.
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

stratégie; tactique
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
L'entraîneur a utilisé une nouvelle tactique pour gagner le match.
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

provision
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
Le gouvernement a pris des dispositions pour les fournitures d'urgence pendant l'inondation.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

comprendre
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Le comité est composé de cinq membres.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

méduse
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
La méduse flottait gracieusement dans l'eau avec son corps translucide.
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

accumuler
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Elle a réussi à accumuler une petite fortune grâce à des investissements judicieux.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

interdiction
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Le gouvernement a annoncé l'interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

organe
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Le cœur est un organe important dans le corps humain.
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

hilarant ou émotionnellement incontrôlable
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
Les blagues du comédien étaient absolument hilarantes.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psychologique
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
Elle a étudié les effets psychologiques du traumatisme sur les enfants.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

volontaire
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Elle a fait un don volontaire à la charité.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

gouverner
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
Le président gouverne le pays avec sagesse.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

sceptique
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Elle était sceptique à propos du nouveau plan.
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

générosité
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
La générosité du milliardaire était évidente dans ses nombreuses donations caritatives aux hôpitaux.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

composition; aligner
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
L'entraîneur a annoncé la composition avant le match.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

indifférent
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Elle était indifférente au résultat du match.
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.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dodue ou ronde
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Le chat était dodu et bien nourri.
B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

modifications
Meaning
Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.
Example
Amendments reflect evolving public needs.
Les modifications reflètent les besoins publics évolutifs.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

commençant un voyage
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
Le groupe commence un long voyage.
B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

insalubre; manque de propreté
Meaning
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
Example
The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.
Le restaurant a été fermé en raison de conditions insalubres dans la cuisine.
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

vocal
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
Elle était très vocale à propos de son mécontentement.