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A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

calendrier
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Elle a marqué son anniversaire sur le calendrier.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

charmant
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
Le village est plein de petites maisons charmantes.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

mignon
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
Ce chiot est tellement mignon !
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

pliable
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
Elle a acheté une chaise pliable pour le camping.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

peau épaissie
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Des années de travail manuel ont laissé de la callosité sur ses mains.
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

transmettre, communiquer, transporter
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
L'enseignant transmet la leçon clairement aux élèves.
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

billet, note
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
Elle a laissé un chit sur la table lui demandant de la rappeler.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

consultation
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
La consultation était essentielle.
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

conditionnel; sous condition
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
L'offre d'emploi est conditionnelle à la réussite de la vérification des antécédents.
A2 noun ʃef

chef

chef
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
Le chef se spécialise dans les plats avant-gardistes.
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

initiatives louables
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
Les initiatives louables visent à sensibiliser.
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

cosmétique
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle crème cosmétique pour sa peau.
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

animal aquatique à coquille dure
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
Les crabes et les homards sont des crustacés bien connus.
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

commissaire
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
Le commissaire de police a informé les médias à propos de l'incident.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

chanter
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Les moines chantent des prières dans le temple.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

bonheur
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

contiguïté
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
La contiguïté des deux pays facilite le commerce.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

victime; blessé; perte
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
L'hôpital a soigné de nombreuses victimes de l'accident de voiture.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

méprisable, détestable
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
Ses actions trompeuses étaient véritablement méprisables.
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

compilation
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
Le livre est une compilation de ses meilleurs essais.
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

taxi
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
Nous avons pris un taxi pour l'aéroport.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

caméléon
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
Le caméléon a changé de couleur du vert au marron.
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

un passage solo élaboré
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
Le pianiste a exécuté une brillante cadenza avant le dernier mouvement.
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 /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

complémentaire; de louange; offert gratuitement par courtoisie
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
L'hôtel offre un petit-déjeuner gratuit pour tous les invités.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Les étudiants ont formé une clique qui excluait les autres.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

cyclone
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
Le cyclone a provoqué de graves inondations sur la côte.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

chaste; vertueux
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Elle a vécu une vie chaste et vertueuse.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

grand chaudron en métal
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
La sorcière remuait sa potion dans un chaudron bouillonnant.
B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

communication
Meaning
The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.
Example
Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.
La communication efficace est cruciale pour tout projet réussi.
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

église
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
L'ancienne église du village a été construite au XVIIIe siècle.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

continent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
L'Asie est le plus grand continent du monde.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

expéditeur
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
L'expéditeur a envoyé les marchandises à l'entrepôt.
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

se concentrer
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
Elle a essayé de se concentrer sur ses études malgré le bruit.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

consortium
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
Le consortium a travaillé de manière collaborative pour construire le câble.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

échange cationique
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
La capacité d'échange cationique du sol influence la croissance des plantes.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

créations
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
Ses créations ont stupéfié le monde.
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

se réunir, convoquer une réunion ou un rassemblement
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
Le conseil se réunira demain pour discuter de la nouvelle politique.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

campagne
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
La campagne environnementale a réussi à sensibiliser le public au changement climatique.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

chromatique
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
L'artiste a utilisé une palette chromatique pour créer des contrastes vibrants.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

lâcheté
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Sa lâcheté l'a empêché de prendre la parole.
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

cacato
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
Le cacato blanc a levé sa belle crête.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

difficile
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
L'escalade de la montagne était difficile mais gratifiante.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

charitable; généreux; bienveillant
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Elle est connue pour son travail charitable dans la communauté.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

clientèle
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
La clientèle du salon comprend de nombreuses personnes de haut niveau.
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

fouet à neuf queues
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
Le marin avait plus peur du fouet à neuf queues que de la tempête en mer.
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

cas / situation
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
Dans ce cas, nous devrions attendre d'autres instructions.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

crédibilité
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Sa crédibilité en tant que leader reste incontestée.
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

chancelier / recteur
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
Le chancelier a prononcé un discours inspirant lors de la cérémonie de remise des diplômes.
C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

timide, réservé
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
Elle a donné un sourire timide lorsqu'on lui a demandé ses projets.
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

tapis
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
Le tapis persan dans le salon était un héritage familial.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

têtu
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Il était trop têtu pour admettre son erreur.
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

centralisation
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
Une centralisation excessive peut ralentir la prise de décision.
B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

ramper
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
Le bébé a rampé à travers le sol pour atteindre le jouet.
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

croisade, campagne vigoureuse
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
elle a lutté pour les droits des femmes toute sa vie.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

compétitivité
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
La compétitivité est essentielle pour la durabilité économique.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

teint
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Sa peau claire brillait magnifiquement sous la lumière du matin.
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

convaincu
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
Elle était convaincue qu'il disait la vérité.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

couper
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Elle coupe des légumes pour le dîner.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

fissure profonde
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Les alpinistes ont traversé prudemment la fissure glacée.
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

cuisiner
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
Ma mère adore cuisiner des plats traditionnels.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

conscience
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Sa conscience au travail a conduit à un projet bien organisé.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

coup d'État
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
L'armée a organisé un coup d'État pour renverser le régime en place.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

caractéristique
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
La gentillesse est une caractéristique du vrai leadership.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

obligatoire
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
Porter des ceintures de sécurité est obligatoire dans la plupart des pays.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

champak
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
L'arbre de champak dans la cour du temple a fleuri avec des fleurs dorées.
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

crèmerie
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
La crèmerie locale produit du beurre et du fromage frais tous les jours.
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.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

contre-accusation
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
L'avocat a déposé une contre-accusation contre l'accusateur.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

consumérisme
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
Le consumérisme moderne entraîne une demande accrue de biens de luxe.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

compliqué
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
Les instructions de la machine sont trop compliquées à suivre.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

l'art de l'écriture décorative et élégante
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Elle a suivi un cours pour améliorer ses compétences en calligraphie.
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

grand couteau
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
Le chef a utilisé un grand couteau pour couper les os de poulet.
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

cogent
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
Son argument cohérent a convaincu le jury.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

bonheur
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

catalogue
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
La bibliothèque offre un catalogue en ligne de tous les livres disponibles.
A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

gâteau
Meaning
a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
Example
They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.
Ils ont commandé un gâteau au chocolat pour la fête d'anniversaire.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

conjectural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Son explication était purement conjecturale et manquait de preuves.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

crédule
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
L'enfant crédule croyait chaque histoire qu'elle entendait.
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

collision
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
Les deux voitures se sont percutées à l'intersection.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

secret
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
L'espion a mené une opération secrète derrière les lignes ennemies.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

colosse
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein était un colosse dans le monde de la science.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

captivant
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
Elle a donné un discours captivant sur le changement climatique.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

plus près, clôturant
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Elle s'est approchée de la fenêtre.
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

méditer
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
Il s'est assis près de la rivière pour réfléchir à ses projets futurs.
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

danser avec enthousiasme
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
Les enfants sautaient joyeusement dans le jardin.
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

cruel
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
C'était cruel de se moquer du garçon blessé.
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

une falaise escarpée ou un rocher abrupt
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
Les randonneurs ont grimpé la falaise escarpée pour atteindre le sommet.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

coaguler
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
Le sang s'est coagulé rapidement après la coupure.
C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

conglomérat
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
L'entreprise est devenue un conglomérat multinational.
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

criminel
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
La police a arrêté un criminel dangereux hier soir.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

entraîneur
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
L'entraîneur de football a motivé son équipe avant le match.
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.
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

pédicure-podologue
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
Le pédicure-podologue a traité ses cors et callosités douloureux.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

réconforter
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Elle a essayé de consoler son amie après la perte.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

chapitre
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Je viens de terminer le premier chapitre du roman.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

communautaire
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Les villageois ont travaillé ensemble dans le jardin communautaire.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

correlation
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
Les chercheurs ont trouvé une forte corrélation entre le régime alimentaire et les maladies cardiaques.
A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

céréales
Meaning
a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn
Example
She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.
Elle mange un bol de céréales chaque matin avant le travail.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

civilisation
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
L'Égypte ancienne est connue pour sa civilisation remarquable.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

corrosif, nuisible
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Le produit chimique est hautement corrosif et doit être manipulé avec soin.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

dent de roue ou d'engrenage
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
Il se sentait comme un petit rouage dans une grande machine.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

cortège
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
L'arrivée du roi a été marquée par un grand cortège.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

courant
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
Le courant de la rivière était trop fort pour nager.
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

calice
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
Le prêtre a levé le calice en or pendant la cérémonie.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

convenir
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Je suis d'accord avec votre opinion sur cette question.
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

ruisseau
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
Nous sommes allés pêcher près du ruisseau près de notre maison.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

cordonnier
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
Le cordonnier a réparé mes chaussures cassées parfaitement.
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

caissier
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
Le caissier a scanné tous les articles et a calculé le total de la facture.
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

calculateur
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
Il avait une approche froide et calculatrice des affaires.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

monnaie
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Des systèmes de monnaie duale ont été proposés.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

proportionnel
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Le salaire sera proportionnel à l'expérience.
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

pays
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
Le Bangladesh est un beau pays avec une culture riche.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

freiner / contrôler
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour freiner l'inflation.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

insulte, mépris
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Il a supporté le mépris de ses collègues avec patience.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

destinataire
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
Le destinataire a reçu l'envoi à temps.
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

cliquer
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
Elle a cliqué sur le lien pour ouvrir le site web.
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

boîte
Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
J'ai ouvert une boîte de soupe pour le déjeuner.
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

compétition
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
La compétition a grandi entre les groupes linguistiques.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

cabine
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Ils ont passé le week-end dans une cabine confortable dans les montagnes.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

crabe
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Le crabe a marché latéralement sur le sable.