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B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

tampon / absorbant les chocs
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
L'organisation agit comme un tampon entre les travailleurs et la direction.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

courbure
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Les marins ont jeté l'ancre dans les eaux calmes de la courbure.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

flottabilité, gaieté
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Sa flottabilité naturelle a remonté le moral du groupe.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

livre de prières
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Le moine a lu du livre de prières pendant les prières du matin.
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

châssis funéraire
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
Le cercueil a été placé sur le châssis funéraire pendant le service funéraire.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

blazer
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Il avait l'air élégant dans son blazer bleu marine lors de l'événement.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

courageusement
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
Le pompier est entré courageusement dans le bâtiment en feu.
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

équilibré
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
Un régime alimentaire équilibré est essentiel pour une bonne santé.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanique
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Elle travaille au jardin botanique.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

pain
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Elle a acheté du pain frais à la boulangerie.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

obscène
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
Les blagues obscènes du comédien ont fait rire le public et ont fait rougir certains.
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.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

rabaisser
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Il rabaissait souvent ses collègues pour se sentir supérieur.
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.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

plaisanter
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Ils ont eu une conversation en plaisantant au café.
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

chambre
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
Les enfants jouaient dans la chambre.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

mot ou caractéristique de l'anglais britannique
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
Le mot 'lorry' est un briticisme bien connu.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

accorder
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Le roi a accordé des honneurs aux braves soldats.
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

tache
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
Sa chemise avait une tache rouge due au jus renversé.
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

sang
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
Le médecin a pris un échantillon de sang pour des tests.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

bénin, inoffensif
Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
Le médecin lui a assuré que la tumeur était inoffensive.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

baromètre de pression atmosphérique
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
Le baromètre a indiqué qu'une tempête approchait.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

assiéger
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
La ville a été assiégée par des troupes ennemies.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

noix de bétel
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
La noix de bétel est couramment mâchée dans de nombreux pays d'Asie du Sud.
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

déstabiliser
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
Les instructions complexes ont perturbé les étudiants.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

un type de hautbois (instrument à vent en bois de grande taille)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
L'orchestre a présenté un magnifique solo de basson.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

bénédiction
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
Le prêtre a donné sa bénédiction aux nouveaux mariés.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

bombardement
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
La ville a été dévastée par le bombardement.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

être approprié
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Il serait approprié que l'entreprise écoute ses clients.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

sans effusion de sang
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
La révolution était étonnamment sans effusion de sang.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

sidérer
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
La complexité du puzzle a sidéré son esprit.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

têtu
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
L'imprimante têtue a refusé de fonctionner quand elle en avait le plus besoin.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

arrondissement
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Brooklyn est un arrondissement de New York.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

voix masculine grave
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
La voix de baryton du chanteur a impressionné le public.
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

paquet; bundle
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
Le facteur a livré un colis de lettres chez nous.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

jonc
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
L'étang était entouré de hauts jonc swaying dans le vent.
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

les deux
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Les deux enfants étaient excités à propos du voyage.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

gonflé
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Après le grand repas, il se sentait gonflé et inconfortable.
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

bâtiment
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
Le vieux bâtiment a été rénové en un musée.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

tronc d'arbre
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
Le tronc de l'arbre était épais et solide.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

bastion, forteresse
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
Le château se tenait comme un bastion contre les attaques ennemies.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

frapper avec la tête, la fin de quelque chose
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
La chèvre a frappé la clôture avec ses cornes.
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 /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

basilic
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
La sauce de pâtes était parfumée avec du basilic frais.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

botte
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Il a mis ses bottes de randonnée avant la randonnée en montagne.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

doux et agréablement chaud; apaisant.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Nous avons apprécié une promenade lors d'une douce soirée d'été.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

biographie
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
La bibliothèque possède une ancienne biographie du poète.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

soutien-gorge
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Elle a acheté un soutien-gorge confortable pour tous les jours.
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

ennuyeux
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
La conférence était tellement ennuyeuse que plusieurs étudiants se sont endormis.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

panne
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
La voiture a eu une panne sur l'autoroute.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

rampe
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Elle tenait fermement la rampe en descendant les escaliers.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

caution
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
Il a obtenu une caution après son arrestation.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

élégant
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Cette robe lui va très bien.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

indicateur de tendance
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
L'entreprise est considérée comme un indicateur de tendance dans l'industrie technologique.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bactérie
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
Le médecin a expliqué qu'un seul bacterium peut se multiplier rapidement dans les bonnes conditions.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

contrefort, soutien
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
Les murs de la cathédrale ont été consolidés pour éviter l'effondrement.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

barricade
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Les manifestants ont construit une barricade à travers la rue.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

bibelot
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Elle portait un bibelot brillant autour de son cou.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

conseil d'administration
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
Le conseil d'administration a décidé d'augmenter le budget.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombarder
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Les journalistes ont bombardé le ministre avec des questions difficiles.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

contempler; voir
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Elle resta silencieuse pour contempler le lever du soleil sur les collines.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

ondulant
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Elle marcha à travers les rideaux ondulants.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

brièvement
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Veuillez expliquer le problème brièvement.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

bride; mors
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
Le cavalier a ajusté le filet du cheval avant de le monter pour la course.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

poète
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
Shakespeare est souvent appelé le poète de l'Avon.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

bombardier
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
Le bombardier a largué les bombes avec précision.
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

masse; la majorité;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
La majorité du travail a été terminé avant la date limite.
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

abondant / généreux
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
Le fermier était reconnaissant pour la récolte abondante.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
La statue était faite de bronze solide.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

bugle
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
Le soldat a joué du bugle pour signaler le début de la cérémonie
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.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

geste de signe / petit ruisseau
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
Le serviteur est venu à l'appel de son maître.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

bombe
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
L'unité de désactivation des bombes a soigneusement désamorcé l'appareil explosif.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

lame
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
La lame du couteau doit être aiguisée.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

orner de manière ostentatoire
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Elle était ornée de bijoux bon marché.
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

banque
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
Elle a déposé l'argent à la banque.
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

timide; réservé; modeste; facilement gêné
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
L'enfant timide s'est caché derrière sa mère quand elle a rencontré des étrangers.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

livre / réserver
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
J'ai réservé une table au restaurant pour le dîner.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

barrage ou attaque rapide
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
Le politicien a fait face à un barrage de questions difficiles de la part des journalistes.
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

mal
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Il a mal performé à l'examen.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

respirer
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Il était difficile de respirer dans la pièce enfumée.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

abeille noire
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
L'abeille noire bourdonnait autour des fleurs dans le jardin.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

fond; bas
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Le coffre au trésor était au fond de l'océan.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

comportemental
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Le psychologue a étudié les modèles comportementaux de l'enfant.
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

bonheur
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

teck bâtard
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
L'arbre de teck bâtard fleurit avec des fleurs orange vibrantes au printemps.
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

dos
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
Elle s'est blessée au dos en soulevant des boîtes lourdes.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

bouquet; grappe; faisceau
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Elle a cueilli un bouquet de fleurs du jardin pour sa mère.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

étudieux; érudit
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Elle était connue pour sa nature studieuse et son amour de la littérature.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

bâton / symbole d'autorité
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Le chef d'orchestre leva son bâton pour commencer la symphonie.
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

gronder
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
Le professeur gronda l'élève pour être en retard.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

bombardier
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
L’escadron de bombardiers a survolé la ville à l’aube.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

chaussure lourde
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
Le fermier portait de vieux brogans pendant qu'il travaillait dans le champ.
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

burlesque
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
La pièce était une burlesque ingénieuse de l'opéra traditionnel.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

fou
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Le vieil homme dans la rue est un peu fou mais inoffensif.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

bruyant
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Les enfants étaient bruyants pendant la fête d'anniversaire.
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.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

versant
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Ils ont grimpé la lisière herbeuse pour voir le coucher du soleil.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

éclater
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Le ballon éclate avec un bruit fort.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

brunâtre
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Le vieux papier avait une teinte brunâtre en raison de l'âge.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

librairie
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
Elle a passé une heure à parcourir la petite librairie.
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

fondation
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
La confiance est la fondation d'une relation saine.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

courir soudainement; fixer quelque chose avec un boulon
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
Le cheval s'est précipité hors de l'écurie après avoir entendu un bruit fort.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

embarquement
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Les explorateurs embarquaient sur le navire au port.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

poivre noir
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Assaisonnez le steak avec du sel et du poivre noir fraîchement moulu.
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

blasphème
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
Dans certains pays, le blasphème est un délit passible de punition.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

deuil
Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
Elle a reçu de nombreuses lettres de sympathie pendant son deuil.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

passionné / polir
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Il est un passionné de cinéma qui regarde des films chaque week-end.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

personne grossière; rustre
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
L'homme d'affaires riche était en fait un rustre qui ne montrait aucun respect envers les autres.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

bienveillant, généreux
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
L'attitude bénigne du professeur a rendu les étudiants à l'aise.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

devenir
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
Elle est devenue médecin après des années d'études.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

barbare; cruel; sauvage
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Le traitement barbare des prisonniers a été condamné par les organisations de droits de l'homme.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

cerf mâle / résister
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
Le cheval a commencé à se cabrer sauvagement alors que le cavalier essayait de se maintenir.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

idée banale
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Son discours était rempli de vieilles idées banales sur le travail acharné.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

déconcerter
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Le problème de mathématiques me déconcerte complètement.
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

bouteille
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
Elle a bu de l'eau dans une bouteille en plastique.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

occupé
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Il est trop occupé pour répondre au téléphone.