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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 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

intégrer
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
Le nouveau système intègre des données provenant de plusieurs sources.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

vibrant; plein de vie; éclatant
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Les couleurs vibrantes du coucher du soleil ont peint le ciel magnifiquement.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numérique
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
Le rapport fournit des données numériques sur la croissance de la population.
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

pair
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
Il a essayé de regarder à travers le brouillard pour voir ses pairs de l'autre côté.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

doucement; sans problèmes
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
La voiture roule doucement sur la nouvelle autoroute.
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

par conséquent;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
Il a travaillé dur et par conséquent a réussi.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

injecter
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
L'infirmière injectera le vaccin dans le bras du patient.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

prejudiciable
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tempête a provoqué des effets dommageables sur les cultures.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

érudit
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Il a écrit un article érudit sur la philosophie ancienne.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

sauvage; féroce; incivilisé
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
L'attaque sauvage a choqué tout le monde.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

pays natal
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Elle est retournée dans son pays natal après dix ans à l'étranger.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

bien-aimé
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Elle était la reine bien-aimée du royaume.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

indemne
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Elle est sortie indemne de l'accident.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabétiquement
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Les noms sont classés alphabétiquement dans le registre.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

indices
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Les expressions faciales fournissent des indices sur les émotions d'une personne.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

mature
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
Elle est devenue une leader mature et confiante.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

l'unité la plus petite d'une image ou d'un affichage numérique
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
L'image est floue car certains pixels sont manquants.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

intégrité
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
L'intégrité des enseignants favorise un environnement d'apprentissage positif.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

perspective
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
De nouvelles perspectives améliorent la compréhension.
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

fraction; partie
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
Seule une petite fraction de la population a voté lors des élections locales.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

retirer
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Elle doit retirer de l'argent de la banque.
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 noun draʊt

drought

sécheresse
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
La sécheresse impacte de manière significative la croissance des cultures.
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

contraction
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
La contraction économique a entraîné une augmentation du chômage.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

étonner
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
Le dernier tour du magicien a étonné tout le public.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

prioriser
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Priorisez vos tâches pour rester efficace.
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

substitut
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
Le substitut dirigera la réunion en l'absence du manager.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

endurance
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Les coureurs de marathon ont besoin d'une grande endurance pour terminer la course.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

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

cultivate

cultiver
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Les agriculteurs cultivent du riz dans les champs.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implicite
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
Sa confiance en lui était implicite.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

aigre
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Le lait est devenu aigre et sent mauvais.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

paysan
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Le paysan a travaillé dur dans les champs du matin au soir.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

arôme
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
L'arôme du pain fraîchement cuit remplissait la cuisine.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
L'usine a été fermée à cause d'un acte de sabotage.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

cocotte-minute
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
L'utilisation d'une cocotte-minute réduit le temps de cuisson de plus de moitié.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

durable; permanent
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Leurs amitiés ont eu un impact durable sur leur vie.
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

contradictoire
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
Leurs points de vue sur l'éducation sont contradictoires.
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

épopée
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
L'Iliade est l'un des plus célèbres épopées de la littérature mondiale.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

grande échelle
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
L'entreprise prévoit une expansion à grande échelle sur les marchés internationaux.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

perspicace
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
Le professeur a donné une conférence perspicace sur l'économie mondiale.
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 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

liberté
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
La Statue de la Liberté représente la liberté et la démocratie.
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

transformer
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
Le bénévolat peut transformer des vies et des communautés.
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

transaction
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
Chaque transaction en ligne est enregistrée à des fins de sécurité.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

anxieusement
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Elle attendait anxieusement les résultats de l'examen.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

hache
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Le bûcheron a balancé la hache pour couper l'arbre.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

mauvaise utilisation
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
L'utilisation incorrecte des profils sur les réseaux sociaux peut nuire aux relations.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

héritage
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Ses contributions ont laissé un héritage durable dans l'industrie.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

controverse; désaccord
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
La nouvelle politique a déclenché une grande controverse parmi les citoyens.
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 /wɔːrd/

ward

salle
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Elle a été admise dans la salle des enfants.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

voisin; adjacent; contigu
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Nous visitons souvent nos pays voisins pour le commerce.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

lire rapidement
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Elle a survolé le rapport avant la réunion.
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

un regard furieux ou en colère; une lumière forte et éblouissante
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
Le regard sévère du professeur a immédiatement fait taire les étudiants bruyants.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

programme d'études
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
Le professeur a distribué le programme d'études le premier jour du cours.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

percer
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flèche percera la cible.
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 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

bien que
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
Il a finalement accepté, bien que à contrecœur.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

infini
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
L'univers semble s'étendre à l'infini.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

défenseur
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
Le défenseur a bloqué le tir et a sauvé le but.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

collectionneur
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Il est un collectionneur de timbres avec des milliers d'articles rares.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

prescrire
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour mon rhume.
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

Journée mondiale de l'environnement
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
La Journée mondiale de l'environnement est célébrée chaque année le 5 juin.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

paille ou tige
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Elle a bu le jus à travers une paille.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

constituer
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Ces documents constituent l'accord légal entre les deux parties.
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

séparation; division; éloignement
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
La séparation des deux pays a été pacifique.
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

précédent
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
La décision du juge a établi un nouveau précédent pour les affaires similaires.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

tulipe
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
La tulipe rouge a fleuri magnifiquement dans le jardin.
B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

terroriste
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
Le terroriste a été arrêté par la police après l'attaque.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

en cours
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
Le projet en cours sera terminé le mois prochain.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

sagesse; connaissance; jugement
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
L'âge apporte la sagesse et l'expérience.
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

manipulation
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
La manipulation des médias influence l'opinion publique.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

cadre
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
Les cadres définissent la base des systèmes.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

sans aucun doute
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Il est sans aucun doute le meilleur joueur de l'équipe.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

réparer
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
Elle a appris à réparer sa robe déchirée.
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 /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

vendeur
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
Le vendeur de rue a vendu des fruits et des légumes frais.
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

élégant et attrayant; ayant de l'élégance ou du goût dans l'apparence
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe élégante à la fête.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

répétition; entraînement d'une performance
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
La dernière répétition avant la soirée d'ouverture s'est déroulée parfaitement.
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

faire un vœu
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
Ils ont fait le vœu de s'aimer pour toujours.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

siroter
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Elle a siroté son thé lentement en lisant le journal.
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.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

nutriment
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
Les plantes absorbent des nutriments du sol pour se développer.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

ventre
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Le bébé a donné un coup de pied dans son ventre pendant la grossesse.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

influence des pairs
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
L'influence des pairs peut façonner de manière significative le comportement des jeunes.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

contempler
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Elle s'est assise en silence pour contempler ses projets futurs.
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

jeter ou se débarrasser de quelque chose négligemment
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Il a jeté toutes les poubelles dans la benne.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institutionnel
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
Le gouvernement a mis en œuvre plusieurs réformes institutionnelles dans l'éducation.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

discrimination; traitement injuste; préjugé
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
L'entreprise a été poursuivie pour discrimination raciale dans ses pratiques d'embauche.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modifiable; réglable;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Cette chaise a une hauteur ajustable.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

paludisme
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
Le paludisme est une maladie courante dans les régions tropicales.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

affectueux; tendre; aimant; montrant de l'affection
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Elle est très affectueuse envers ses enfants.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

à l'échelle nationale
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campagne a reçu un soutien à l'échelle nationale.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

terminologie
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
La terminologie médicale peut être difficile à comprendre pour les nouveaux étudiants.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurier
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
L'aventurier a voyagé profondément dans la jungle à la recherche de ruines anciennes.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

périphérie de la ville
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
Ils ont déménagé en périphérie de la ville pour une vie plus calme.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

plausible ou probable
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Son excuse semblait plausible, mais j'avais des doutes.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

lacune; défaut; carence
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Malgré ses nombreux talents, il a quelques lacunes.
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

spéculation
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
La spéculation sur le marché boursier peut conduire à une forte volatilité.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

mépriser
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Elle déteste l'hypocrisie sous toutes ses formes.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

turquoise
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
Elle portait un collier avec une magnifique pierre turquoise.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

trajet quotidien
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Il passe deux heures à se rendre au travail chaque jour.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

orange sanguine
Meaning
a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange
Example
Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.
Malta est un fruit citrique populaire au Bangladesh, connu pour son goût sucré et sa teneur élevée en vitamine C.
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

bureaucratie
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
Une bureaucratie excessive peut ralentir la prise de décision.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

stratégie de couverture
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Les investisseurs utilisent des stratégies de couverture pour se protéger contre la volatilité du marché.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confiserie
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Le magasin vend une grande variété de confiserie.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

résoudre
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
Le gestionnaire résout le conflit entre les employés.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

population de papillons
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
La population de papillons diminue en raison de la perte de l'habitat.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concevoir, devenir enceinte
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Il est difficile de concevoir comment une idée comme celle-ci pourrait réussir.
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

jeter
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
Il a disposé des vieux meubles de manière responsable.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

maïs
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Les agriculteurs de la région cultivent du maïs comme culture principale pour l'alimentation et la nourriture pour animaux.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

appeler, convoquer
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
Le roi convoqua ses conseillers au tribunal.
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 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

interpersonnel
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
Il a d'excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et s'entend bien avec les autres.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

réalité augmentée, fusion du monde virtuel et réel
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
La réalité augmentée a transformé le jeu.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

sénat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Le sénat a voté en faveur du nouveau projet de loi sur la santé.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

étonnement
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Elle regarda le magicien avec étonnement.
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

coïncider
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
La réunion a coïncidé avec son anniversaire.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

bonheur
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.