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C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

gonflement / protubérance
Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
Le sac a commencé à gonfler avec trop de livres à l'intérieur.
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

ruisseau / tolérer
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
Le village a été construit près d'un ruisseau clair.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

lien; obligation
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
Le lien fort entre la mère et l'enfant était évident.
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

vélo
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
Elle monte son vélo pour aller au travail tous les jours.
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

perdre un être cher
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Elle a perdu son mari l'année dernière.
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

sel noir
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
Ajoutez une pincée de sel noir pour rehausser la saveur de la salade de fruits.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

brusquement
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Elle a rejeté la suggestion brusquement.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

ensorcelant
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Elle portait un sourire ensorcelant qui a captivé tout le monde dans la pièce.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

acheteur
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
L'acheteur a inspecté la voiture avant de procéder au paiement.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

dépositaire
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Le dépositaire doit prendre soin des biens.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

frapper avec un gourdin
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
Le garde a été frappé avec un gourdin par l'attaquant dans la ruelle.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

bande passante
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
L'internet à large bande est devenu une nécessité dans les foyers modernes.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

importuner, harceler
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Le journaliste a continué à importuner le politicien avec des questions.
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

bloquer
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
L'arbre tombé bloque la route.
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

assiéger, harceler
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
L'entreprise était assiégée par des plaintes constantes de ses clients.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

bouger légèrement / changer d'avis ou de position
Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
Malgré la pression, il a refusé de bouger de sa décision.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

bébé
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
Le bébé dort paisiblement dans le berceau.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

belliqueux
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Son attitude belliqueuse le mettait souvent dans des conflits inutiles.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

trésorier
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
Le trésorier a approuvé le budget pour la nouvelle bibliothèque.
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.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

esclavage; captivité
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
Les gens se sont battus pour échapper à l'esclavage de l'oppression.
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.
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

émoussé, direct
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
Ses remarques directes ont offensé certaines personnes.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

bénédiction
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
La pluie était une bénédiction pour les agriculteurs frappés par la sécheresse.
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

champ de bataille
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
Le champ de bataille était couvert des restes du combat.
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

plan détaillé
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
L'architecte a présenté un plan détaillé pour le nouveau bâtiment.
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

porter
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
Elle ne peut plus supporter la douleur.
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

dire quelque chose sans réfléchir
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
Il dit accidentellement le secret.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

bracelet
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Elle a reçu un bracelet en or comme cadeau d'anniversaire.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

à forte poitrine
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
L’actrice était souvent décrite comme à forte poitrine dans les magazines de mode.
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

bonheur parfait; grande joie
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
Elle a ressenti un bonheur pur en regardant le magnifique coucher du soleil.
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

biaisé
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
Le juge a été accusé d'être biaisé contre le défendeur.
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

freiner
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Il a freiné soudainement pour éviter de heurter le chien.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

prune noire
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
J'ai cueilli des prunes noires fraîches de l'arbre dans notre jardin.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Le processus de création et de promotion de l'identité d'une marque ou d'une entreprise
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Le branding efficace est essentiel pour créer la fidélité des clients.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

grand
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Ils ont déménagé dans une grande maison avec beaucoup d'espace.
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

emprunter
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
Puis-je emprunter ton stylo un instant?
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 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

reconnaissant ou endetté
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
Il se sentait reconnaissant envers son mentor pour toute l'orientation.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

au revoir
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Je lui ai dit au revoir avant de partir.
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.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

en vouloir à quelqu'un d'avoir quelque chose / donner quelque chose à contrecœur
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Elle ne lui en voulut pas pour son succès.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

pantalons jusqu'aux genoux
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Il portait des pantalons jusqu'aux genoux pour l'événement équestre.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

décapiter
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Le récit historique décrit comment le traître a été décapité comme punition.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

capacité d'absorption du corps
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
La biodisponibilité du curcuma augmente lorsqu'il est consommé avec du poivre noir.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

nu; découvert; vide; minimal
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Les murs nus de la pièce avaient besoin de décoration.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

bannière
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
L'entreprise a affiché une bannière pour faire la publicité de son nouveau produit.
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

bol
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
Elle a servi la soupe dans un grand bol en céramique.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

rayon / poutre
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Un rayon de lumière est entré par la fenêtre.
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

interdire
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
Le gouvernement a interdit de fumer dans les lieux publics.
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

fantôme / crainte
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
La menace de l'inflation est devenue un bugaboo politique.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

bringé
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
L'agriculteur possédait une vache bringée avec des rayures distinctes.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

engourdir
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Le vent glacial semblait lui engourdir les doigts en quelques minutes.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

endeuillé
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
La famille endeuillée a reçu de nombreuses condoléances.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

balane
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
La coque du vieux navire était couverte de balanes.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

échanger
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Ils échangeaient des blagues à travers la table.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

flatter
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Il a flatté les responsables pour obtenir leur soutien.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

un bruit soudain fort; un coup ou une frappe violente
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
La porte s'est fermée avec un bruit fort qui a réveillé tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

ligne du nom de l'écrivain
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Sa ligne est apparue sur la première page du journal.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

amèrement; sévèrement
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Elle s'est plainte amèrement du traitement injuste.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Le brigadier a inspecté les troupes avant le défilé.
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

produire un bruit fort
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Les klaxons des voitures ont retenti toute la nuit.
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.
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.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

bar, barrer
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Ils ont décidé de se retrouver au bar après le travail.
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

se lier d'amitié
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
Elle s'est liée d'amitié avec le nouvel élève à l'école.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

blêmir
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Elle est devenue toute pâle en voyant le sang.
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

troupe, groupe
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
Un groupe de cygnes flottait sur le lac.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

bulbeux / arrondi
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
La grenouille avait un nez bulbeux et de grands yeux.
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

aveugle
Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
Il est aveugle depuis la naissance.
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

barbe
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
Il a laissé pousser une longue barbe pendant les mois d'hiver.
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

marchander
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
Elle aime marchander au marché local.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

embrouiller
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Il a embrouillé la présentation et a confondu l'audience.
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

chaîne de blocs
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
La technologie blockchain assure la transparence des transactions financières.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

béisbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
Il adore regarder des matchs de béisbol à la télévision.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

il est nécessaire
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Il est nécessaire que chaque citoyen suive la loi.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

cloque
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
Le médecin a examiné la cloque sur son bras.
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

passage couvert
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
Le passage couvert reliait la maison au garage.
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 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

rude
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
Son comportement rude a ruiné la fête du dîner.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

principal impact
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
La petite ville a supporté le principal impact de la tempête.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

aboyer
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Les aboiements des chiens résonnaient à travers la forêt.
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 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

vaniteux
Meaning
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Example
No one liked him because he was such a braggart.
Personne ne l'aimait car c'était un vaniteux.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

effronté
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Il a raconté un mensonge effronté devant tout le monde.
A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

souffle
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Il a pris une grande inspiration avant de parler.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

bénéficiaire
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Elle est la seule bénéficiaire de la succession de son père.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

griller
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Elle a rôti le poulet jusqu'à ce qu'il devienne doré.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

croire
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Je crois au travail acharné et au dévouement.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

marron
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
Elle a de beaux yeux bruns qui brillent sous la lumière du soleil.
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.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanique
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Elle travaille au jardin botanique.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

flexible
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
La paille flexible a facilité la consommation de la boisson.
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

branche
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
L'entreprise a ouvert une nouvelle succursale à Dhaka.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

médire
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Il est mal de médire de ses collègues en leur absence.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

décorer
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
La salle a été décorée de fleurs pour le mariage.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

s'appesantir sur
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Le professeur ne s'est pas appesanti sur le point une fois que les élèves ont compris.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

un morceau de brique; critique sévère ou censure
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Les manifestants en colère ont lancé des briques contre les fenêtres du bâtiment.
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

frère
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
Mon frère a deux ans de plus que moi.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

bienfaiteur; mécène; donateur
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
Le bienfaiteur anonyme a fait un don de millions à l'hôpital.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

répandre
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Le sol était couvert de feuilles d'automne.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

charmer / séduire par la tromperie
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Elle a charmé l'auditoire avec ses récits.
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

sous-vêtement sans manches
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
Il a mis un banian en coton sous sa chemise.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

brique
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Les travailleurs ont posé brique après brique pour construire le mur.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

blasé, indifférent
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Après des années de voyages de luxe, elle se sentit blasée par un autre voyage à Paris.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

poisson bele
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Le poisson bele est couramment pêché dans les rivières du Bangladesh.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

fraternité
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Les soldats ont partagé un fort sentiment de fraternité.
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

beurre
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
Il a étalé du beurre sur sa tartine pour le petit déjeuner.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

désolé
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
L'avenir semblait désolé après la récession économique.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

biosphère
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
Le changement climatique affecte l'ensemble de la biosphère.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

bataillon
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
Le bataillon a été déployé sur la ligne de front.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

personne prétentieuse
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Tout le monde évitait le prétentieux à la fête car il n'arrêtait pas de se vanter.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brusque
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Sa réponse brusque a mis fin à la conversation.
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

brutalité
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
La brutalité de l'attaque a choqué toute la communauté.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

fleurir
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Les roses fleurissent magnifiquement chaque printemps.