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B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

pot-de-vin
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu a été pris en train d'accepter un pot-de-vin de la part de l'entreprise de construction.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

prévisible
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Ses réactions étaient prévisibles en fonction de son comportement passé.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

habitat
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
L'habitat naturel de l'ours polaire est la région arctique.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
Le pays est politiquement divisé entre deux grands partis.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

énergie solaire
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
L'énergie solaire est vitale pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

une erreur stupide ou négligente; une erreur grave de jugement.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Son erreur a coûté une fortune à l'entreprise.
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

faux, trompeur
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
Il a donné un faux sourire pour cacher ses véritables sentiments.
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 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

présumément
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
Il était présumé impliqué dans le vol.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

auparavant; précédemment
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
Le bâtiment était auparavant une école, mais il est maintenant un centre communautaire.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

buffle
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
Le buffle paissait paisiblement dans la prairie.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

bidonville
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
Le gouvernement travaille à améliorer les conditions dans le bidonville.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

imprévisible
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
Le climat de cette région est très imprévisible.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

religion islamique
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
L'Islam met l'accent sur la paix, la justice et la compassion.
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

nostalgie
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
Écouter des chansons anciennes me remplit de nostalgie.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

portée
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
Le projet dépasse les limites de nos ressources.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

pois chiches
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Faites tremper les pois chiches toute la nuit avant de les cuire pour une meilleure digestion.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

astéroïde
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
La ceinture d'astéroïdes se situe entre les orbites de Mars et Jupiter.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

audacieux; confiant; courageux
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Il a pris une décision audacieuse pour lancer sa propre entreprise.
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

ruban
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
Elle a attaché ses cheveux avec un ruban rouge.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autoriser
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
Le manager autorisera le paiement demain.
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

entretien
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
L'entretien de la vieille maison est très cher.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

début
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Depuis le début, le projet semblait ambitieux mais réalisable.
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
Son silence en disait plus que des mots.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

mutuel
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Ils ont un respect mutuel l'un pour l'autre.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

gérable; contrôlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La charge de travail est gérable si nous planifions correctement.
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

tumeur
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
Le médecin a trouvé une tumeur bénigne lors de l'examen médical.
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

sensibilisation mondiale
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
La sensibilisation mondiale au changement climatique est essentielle pour des changements politiques.
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

assurer
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
J'ai besoin d'assurer ma nouvelle voiture.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

en attendant
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
La nourriture sera prête dans une heure ; en attendant, nous pouvons regarder la télévision.
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

exploitation
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
L'exploitation des ressources marines a causé des dommages importants.
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.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

construire
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Ils prévoient de construire un nouveau pont au-dessus de la rivière.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

voisin
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Ils ont visité un village voisin pour le festival.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

classification
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
La classification des animaux aide à comprendre leur biologie.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

inquiet; anxieux; mal à l'aise
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
Elle se sentait inquiète de marcher seule la nuit.
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

reproductif
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
Le cycle reproductif des nuisibles peut provoquer des infestations rapides.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

glissant
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
Le sol mouillé était très glissant après le nettoyage.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

bougie
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Nous avons allumé une bougie pendant la panne de courant
B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

porte
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
Elle se tenait dans l'embrasure de la porte, attendant qu'il arrive.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratoire
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Les laboratoires avancés ont permis des découvertes révolutionnaires.
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

ambassade
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
Il travaille à l'ambassade de France à Dhaka.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

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

calculated

calculé
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Son mouvement calculé lui a donné un avantage sur ses concurrents.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

poivron
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Ajoutez des poivrons rouges et verts pour rendre le plat coloré et nutritif.
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

vanité
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
Sa vanité la fit passer des heures à se regarder dans le miroir.
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 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

éclater
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
Le volcan est entré en éruption après des siècles d'inactivité.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

brutalement
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Les prisonniers ont été traités brutalement par les gardes.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

diagnostic
Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
Le diagnostic a confirmé qu'elle avait le diabète.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

imaginable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Ils ont proposé tous les types de nourriture imaginables au festival.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

demander
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Il a demandé à propos de l'horaire du train.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

pelle
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Il a pris une pelle pour nettoyer la neige de l'allée.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

enquête / demande d'information
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
Le comité a lancé une enquête sur les irrégularités financières.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traître
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
L'espion a été étiqueté comme un traître à son pays après avoir été capturé.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

deuil
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
La famille est en deuil pour leur grand-mère.
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

réticence; hésitation
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Il a montré de la réticence à accepter l'offre d'emploi.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

lent; paresseux; inactif
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
L'ordinateur vieux est devenu lent après avoir fonctionné pendant des heures.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

apaiser
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
La mère apaisa son bébé qui pleurait avec une douce berceuse.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

support métallique
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
L'étagère était maintenue par un support métallique solide.
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

collier
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
Elle portait un élégant collier en perles au dîner formel.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

pertinence
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
La pertinence de l'information était claire pour tout le monde.
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

addict
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
Beaucoup de gens sont accros aux réseaux sociaux.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

prestige
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
L'université a gagné un prestige international grâce à sa recherche.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

choisir
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
De nombreux étudiants choisissent d'étudier à l'étranger pour de meilleures opportunités.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

toile
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
L'artiste a préparé une toile pour sa nouvelle peinture.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

désagréablement
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
La pièce était désagréablement chaude l’après-midi.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

habitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Les scientifiques imaginent des habitats sur la Lune.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

soi-disant
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Il est soi-disant le meilleur joueur de l'équipe.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

accomplir
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
Elle a réussi à accomplir tous ses objectifs pour l'année.
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 ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

régions tropicales
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
Le Bangladesh est situé dans les régions tropicales.
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

réciter
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
L'enfant a récité un poème devant la classe.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

scarabée
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
Le scarabée noir s'est précipité sur le chemin du jardin.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

définition des normes et analyse comparative
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Les entreprises utilisent le benchmarking pour évaluer leur performance.
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

provisoire
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
L'accord provisoire sera révisé le mois prochain.
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

pédiatre
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
Le pédiatre a examiné l'enfant avec soin.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

présenter quelque chose de faux comme réel; faire semblant
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Il a essayé de faire passer la montre contrefaite pour une marque de luxe.
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

sélectif
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
L'université a un processus d'admission sélectif pour les nouveaux étudiants.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

collaborer
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Les bénévoles collaborent souvent avec des organisations locales.
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

ramollir
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
La chaleur ramollira le beurre rapidement.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

fente
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Insérez la carte dans la fente pour ouvrir la porte.
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

une carte à jouer avec l'image d'un bouffon, utilisée comme carte sauvage; une personne qui aime plaisanter
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
Il a utilisé la carte joker pour compléter sa main gagnante au jeu de poker.
B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

égo; amour-propre
Meaning
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.
Son grand égo l'empêchait d'accepter les critiques des autres.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

quart-arrière
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
Le quart-arrière a lancé une passe parfaite.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

grain
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
Le fermier a stocké de grandes quantités de grain dans la grange après la récolte.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

classes virtuelles
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Les classes virtuelles permettent l'apprentissage à distance pour les étudiants du monde entier.
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.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

chaleur
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Elle ressentait la chaleur du soleil sur son visage.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

porche
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Nous nous sommes assis sur le porche et avons apprécié la brise du soir.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

définitif
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
Le comité a atteint un accord définitif sur la politique.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

élever, soulever, augmenter à un niveau plus important ou impressionnant
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Un bon leadership peut élever la performance de l'équipe.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

inconscient; évanoui
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
Le patient était inconscient pendant plusieurs heures après l'opération.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

diffuseur
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Le diffuseur a diffusé le match en direct à des millions de téléspectateurs.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

poursuivre
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
L'avocat a décidé de poursuivre l'affaire après avoir réuni suffisamment de preuves.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

décisif
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Son action décisive a sauvé l'entreprise de l'effondrement.
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 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

reconnaître
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Elle a reconnu son erreur et s'est excusée.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

fait délibérément
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Ses actions délibérées ont montré une grande attention et réflexion.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

nourriture ou appât utilisé pour attirer les poissons ou les animaux ; provoquer ou déranger délibérément.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Il a utilisé des vers de terre comme appât pour attraper du poisson.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

avancement
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
Les avancées technologiques façonnent l'avenir.
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

pelage
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
Le pelage du chat était doux et chaud au toucher.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

impératif
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
Il est impératif de traiter immédiatement la crise climatique.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

fabriquer
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
L'entreprise fabrique des dispositifs électroniques pour les marchés mondiaux.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

emprisonner
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Le juge a emprisonné le criminel pour cinq ans.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

épineux; difficile
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Le problème épineux des réductions budgétaires nécessite une réflexion attentive.
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

partiellement; incomplètement;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
Le bâtiment a été partiellement détruit dans l'incendie.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

entreprise risquée, aventure, se lancer
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
Sa nouvelle aventure dans le commerce électronique a réussi.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

se réjouir
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
La famille se réjouit de la bonne nouvelle.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

organisation bénévole
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean est une organisation bénévole qui promeut le recyclage.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

boucle; spirale
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Elle avait de magnifiques boucles naturelles qui encadraient parfaitement son visage.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

érudit; académicien
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Le célèbre érudit a publié plusieurs livres sur l'histoire ancienne.
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

efficacité
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
L'efficacité dans la communication est cruciale pour les entreprises.
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

aéré
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
Le nouvel appartement est lumineux et aéré.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

renverser / annuler une décision
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
Le tribunal a décidé d'annuler la décision précédente.
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

griffe
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
Le chat a étendu ses griffes acérées pour grimper à l'arbre.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

complet; absolu; total
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
Le film était un désastre total au box-office.
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

audace; volonté de prendre des risques
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
L'audace du grimpeur a impressionné tout le monde au camp de base.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

étudiant de troisième cycle
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Elle fait des recherches de troisième cycle en physique.