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C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

calcul
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
Le calcul est essentiel pour les études avancées en physique et en ingénierie.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

apogée
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
L'empire a atteint son apogée au XVIIIe siècle.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

faible / mince
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
La preuve contre lui est assez faible.
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

réprimande sévère
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
Sa mauvaise conduite lui a valu une réprimande sévère de la part du responsable.
A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

dauphin
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
Les dauphins sont connus pour leur comportement enjoué et leur intelligence.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

interposer
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
Il s'est rapidement interposé entre les combattants pour arrêter la querelle.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

optométrie
Meaning
The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.
Example
She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.
Elle a étudié l'optométrie à l'université pour devenir spécialiste des yeux.
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

appartement
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
Elle a loué un appartement dans le centre-ville.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

servilité
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Sa servilité envers l'autorité agaçait ses collègues.
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

abroger
Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'abroger la loi obsolète.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

divin; sacré; semblable à un dieu; lié à Dieu ou à une divinité
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
La beauté divine du coucher du soleil leur coupa le souffle.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

agrochimique
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
L'utilisation excessive de produits agrochimiques peut dégrader la qualité du sol.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

collaboration mondiale
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
La collaboration mondiale est nécessaire pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

déjà; auparavant; avant
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
J'ai déjà terminé mes devoirs pour aujourd'hui.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

bonheur
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

malheur
Meaning
the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction
Example
Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.
Son malheur constant affectait tous ceux qui l'entouraient.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

féroce; agressif; montrant un sentiment ou une détermination forte
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
La tempête féroce a détruit de nombreuses maisons dans le village.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

signification
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
La découverte a une grande importance pour la recherche médicale.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

distingué; honoré; célèbre; ayant une apparence ou une attitude digne
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Il est un professeur distingué à l'université.
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

à court terme
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
Investir dans des actions peut générer des bénéfices à court terme.
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

remise
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
Le magasin a offert une remise de 20 % sur tous les produits électroniques.
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

éblouissant; impressionnant
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
Les lumières éblouissantes de la ville ont émerveillé les touristes.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

poney
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Les enfants ont apprécié monter le poney doux à la ferme.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anormal
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Les scientifiques ont observé un résultat anormal pendant l'expérience.
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

sauvage
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
Le chat sauvage errait dans les rues la nuit.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

délice; plaisir
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
Le rire des enfants remplit son cœur de pur délice.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
La chronologie de la dynastie a été soigneusement étudiée par les historiens.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

accro
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Il est un accro des jeux vidéo qui passe des heures à jouer tous les jours.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

salé; lié à l'eau salée
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
La solution saline est utilisée pour les traitements médicaux.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

incompréhensible
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
Le concept était si abstrait qu'il semblait incompréhensible pour la plupart des étudiants.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

nutritif
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
La valeur nutritive du fruit est très élevée.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

autopsie
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
Le médecin a pratiqué une autopsie sur le corps.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

malati
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
La vigne de malati a couvert le mur du jardin avec des fleurs au parfum sucré.
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

de la plus haute importance
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
La sécurité est de la plus haute importance dans cette usine.
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

pervenche
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
Les pervenches violettes couvraient magnifiquement le sol du jardin.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

régnant
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
La reine régnante a introduit plusieurs réformes durant son règne.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

rayons / parlé
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Le rayon de la bicyclette était tordu après l'accident.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

décor
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
Le décor du film était une belle plage.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

syntaxe
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Les langages de programmation suivent des règles de syntaxe strictes.
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

avec succès
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
Elle a réussi l'examen avec succès après des semaines d'études.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

bonheur
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentueux/talentueuse
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Elle est une musicienne talentueuse qui joue de plusieurs instruments.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

interminable
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
La réunion semblait interminable et épuisante.
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

énergiser
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
Le discours motivant a aidé à énergiser l'équipe.
B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

outils innovants
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
Les enseignants utilisent des outils innovants pour améliorer l'apprentissage en classe.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

drap
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
J'ai besoin d'un drap propre pour couvrir le lit.
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

escarmouche
Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
Les soldats se sont engagés dans une escarmouche près de la frontière.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

démurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
L'entreprise a dû payer des frais de démurrage pour avoir retardé le déchargement des marchandises.
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

académique
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
Elle a un dossier académique exceptionnel.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

hélicoptère
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
L'hélicoptère a atterri en toute sécurité sur le toit de l'hôpital.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

non développé; immature; primitif
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
Le terrain non développé a été ensuite transformé en un parc.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

aptitude et habileté
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Son aptitude dans les négociations a permis de conclure l'accord avec succès.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

extrêmement
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
Le temps aujourd'hui est extrêmement chaud et humide.
A1 verb /biː/

be

être
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Elle veut être médecin.
B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

romance
Meaning
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship
Example
Their romance began when they met at the university library.
Leur romance a commencé lorsqu'ils se sont rencontrés à la bibliothèque universitaire.
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

résonné
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
Les mots de gratitude ont résonné dans son cœur.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

enjoué; joyeux; gai
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Les enfants joyeux riaient et jouaient dans le parc.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

honoré
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Elle s’est sentie honorée de recevoir le prix.
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

capacité
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
La capacité du télescope est inégalée.
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

extrinsèque
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
Sa motivation était en grande partie extrinsèque, motivée par des récompenses et de la reconnaissance.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

virilité
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Sa virilité a été admirée par ses pairs.
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

mixeur
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
Le chef a utilisé un mixeur pour préparer la pâte à gâteau.
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 /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

ouvrier en laiton
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
L'ouvrier en laiton a fabriqué de magnifiques bijoux en laiton.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

déduction
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Sa déduction à partir des preuves était correcte.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

capacité de perception
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Sa capacité de perception en lisant les gens a fait de lui un excellent négociateur.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

directement
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Elle a parlé directement au manager de ses préoccupations.
A1 noun /praɪs/

price

prix
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
Le prix de la voiture a augmenté récemment.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

correctif; réparateur; curatif;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Les étudiants ont besoin de cours de rattrapage pour améliorer leurs compétences en mathématiques.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

expirer
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mon passeport expirera le mois prochain.
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

tempête; vent fort de 7 à 10 sur l'échelle de Beaufort
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
Les bateaux de pêche sont retournés au port tôt en raison de la tempête qui approchait.
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

aurore
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
Nous sommes allés en Norvège pour voir l'aurore boréale.
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

obstétrique
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
Elle étudie l'obstétrique pour devenir spécialiste de l'accouchement.
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.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

La partie arrière du canon d'une arme; une position d'un bébé dans l'utérus où les fesses ou les pieds sortent en premier à la naissance.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
Le fusil a été chargé par la culasse.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

éblouir
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
Les tours du magicien ont ébloui le public.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

reconnaissance
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
Elle a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa contribution au projet.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

accumuler
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Les particules de poussière s'accumulent avec le temps pour former des corps célestes plus grands.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

renoncer
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Elle a décidé de renoncer au dessert pour maintenir son régime.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

décevoir
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
Le mauvais service déçoit de nombreux clients.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Il a travaillé dur pour réaliser ses rêves.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

amicalement
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
Le divorce a été réglé amicalement entre les deux parties.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

charisme
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
Son charisme l'a aidé à devenir un grand leader.
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

froid; glacé; distant;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
Le vent froid de l'hiver a fait frissonner tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

savonneux
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
La plante a des feuilles savonneuses qui produisent de la mousse lorsqu'elles sont frottées dans l'eau.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

incessant
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Le bruit incessant du chantier rendait la concentration difficile.
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

acuité; intensité
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
Son acuité lui a permis de remarquer des détails que les autres ont manqués.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

petit hameau
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
Le petit hameau niché dans la vallée n'avait qu'une douzaine de maisons et une petite église.
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

goût pour l'art
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
La maison du collectionneur était remplie d'objets de virtu.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

responsabilité
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
Les responsabilités de l'entreprise ont dépassé ses actifs.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

solidifier
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
L'entreprise a solidifié sa position sur le marché.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

souple
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Le corps de la gymnaste était remarquablement souple.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

jovial
Meaning
cheerful and friendly in manner
Example
He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.
Il était de bonne humeur lors de la réunion de famille.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

étouffer
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
Il a étouffé un rire pendant la réunion sérieuse.
A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

considérer
Meaning
to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision
Example
She is considering studying abroad next year.
Elle envisage d'étudier à l'étranger l'année prochaine.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

médical
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
L'éducation médicale s'est considérablement améliorée.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

interpolation
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
Le scientifique a utilisé l'interpolation pour prédire les points de données manquants.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

biocide
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Les biocides aident à contrôler les ravageurs et à réduire la propagation des maladies.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty

gai
Meaning
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
Example
He walked into the room with a jaunty step.
Il est entré dans la pièce d'un pas gai.
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

infaisable
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
Restaurer la forêt peut devenir infaisable si la destruction continue.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

inné ou naturel
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Elle a un talent inné pour la musique.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

femme
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
La femme au comptoir m'a aidé.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

téméraire
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
C'était une décision téméraire de traverser la rivière pendant la tempête.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

dépensé
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Je dépense trop d'argent pour des livres.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

artificiel, forcé
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
Son discours semblait forcé et préparé.
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

moulin
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
Le vieux moulin à farine a été transformé en musée.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

branche d'olivier
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
Il a tendu une branche d'olivier à son rival après des années d'hostilité.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

légendaire
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
Le musicien légendaire s'est produit devant un stade bondé.
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

Planète
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
Mars est la quatrième planète du Soleil.
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

princesse
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
La princesse a salué la foule depuis le balcon du palais.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

trahison
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Il a été accusé de trahison contre l'état.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

aéronaute
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
L'aéronaute a habilement guidé le ballon à air chaud à travers la vallée.
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

aléatoiriser
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
Le logiciel peut randomiser l'ordre des questions.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

crâne
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Les archéologues ont soigneusement examiné le crâne ancien.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

consumptif
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
Le médecin a déconseillé les habitudes consumptives.
A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

gouvernement
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
Le gouvernement a rejeté les demandes.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

relatif à la correction des déformations osseuses ou musculaires
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
Elle a consulté un chirurgien orthopédique pour sa douleur au dos.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

notification
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Vous recevrez une notification lorsque votre demande sera approuvée.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

autocratie
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
Le pays a souffert sous des décennies d'autocratie.
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

compétence
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
La compétence dans les sports renforce la force de l'équipe.