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C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

exercice physique
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Elle pratique la calisthénie chaque matin dans le parc.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

salubre
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Un régime salubre comprend des fruits et des légumes frais.
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

vendeur
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
Le vendeur de voitures a offert une réduction pour attirer les clients.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

ridé
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
L'arbre ridé est resté dans le champ pendant des siècles.
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

steak
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
Il a commandé un steak grillé avec des légumes.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

pristine, intact, pur et frais
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
La forêt reste dans un état pristine.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

professeur émérite
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
Il est professeur émérite à l'université.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

au nom de
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Elle a accepté le prix au nom de son équipe.
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

irritant
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
Le bruit constant de la rue est extrêmement irritant.
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

relatif aux météores; très rapide et souvent temporaire.
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
L'ascension météorique du chanteur à la célébrité a surpris tout le monde.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

abri
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Les randonneurs ont trouvé un abri dans une grotte pendant la forte pluie.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

arrondissement
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Elle est allée voter dans son arrondissement local.
A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

huile
Meaning
a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
Example
Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
Chauffez l'huile dans une poêle avant d'ajouter les légumes.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

trident
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
La statue de Poséidon tient un puissant trident.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

énorme; gigantesque; colossal
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
L'éléphant était énorme et pesait plusieurs tonnes.
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

signer
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
Veuillez signer le contrat en bas de la page.
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

judicieux
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
Une décision judicieuse peut prévenir des problèmes futurs.
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

L'étude et la classification des personnes en fonction de leurs attitudes, aspirations et autres critères psychologiques
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
Les psychographies révèlent les motifs d'achat des consommateurs.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

rendement
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Cette voiture offre un excellent rendement sur les autoroutes.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergent
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Les politiques divergentes créent des défis dans la collaboration.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

invulnérable
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
La forteresse était considérée comme invulnérable aux attaques.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

pilleur
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Les pilleurs ont saccagé le village après la bataille.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

exposition
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
Une exposition prolongée au soleil peut endommager votre peau.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorance
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Son ignorance des compétences informatiques de base a rendu difficile pour lui de trouver un emploi.
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 verb /wɪp/

whip

fouetter
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
L'entraîneur a fouetté le cheval pour le faire courir plus vite.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

fonction
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
La fonction principale du cœur est de pomper le sang.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

fresque
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
Les murs de l'église étaient décorés de magnifiques fresques.
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

établissement
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
Le restaurant est un nouvel établissement en ville.
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

royal
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
La reine est entrée dans la salle avec une présence royale.
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

calvaire
Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
Pour de nombreux réfugiés, le voyage à travers le désert fut un calvaire.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

apaiser
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Les mots gentils ont aidé à apaiser son anxiété.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

chef-d'œuvre
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
La Joconde est considérée comme l'une des plus grandes œuvres d'art de tous les temps.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

suspension
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Le joueur a reçu une suspension de trois matchs pour mauvaise conduite.
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

garde; détention; tutelle
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
Après le divorce, ils ont partagé la garde de leurs enfants également.
A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

comprendre
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
Comprenez-vous les instructions ?
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

institut
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
L'université a décidé d'instituer de nouvelles règles pour la bibliothèque.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

le centre de l'attention publique; une lumière brillante produite en chauffant un cylindre de chaux
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
La célébrité a adoré être sous les projecteurs.
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

évolutif
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Les changements évolutifs dans les espèces sont fascinants.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

empreinte digitale
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
La police a trouvé ses empreintes digitales sur la poignée de porte sur la scène du crime.
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

extérieurement; en apparence;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
Extérieurement, il semblait calme, mais à l'intérieur, il était nerveux.
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

vexation
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher sa vexation après les retards répétés.
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.
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 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

discret
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
Les caméras de sécurité sont conçues pour être discrètes.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

désintéressé
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
Le juge est resté désintéressé dans l'affaire.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

maïs
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Les agriculteurs de la région cultivent du maïs comme culture principale pour l'alimentation et la nourriture pour animaux.
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

oligarchie
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
La nation était dirigée par une oligarchie riche qui contrôlait toutes les ressources.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

travaillant
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Elle travaille sur son projet en ce moment.
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

braser
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
Le mécanicien a brasé le tuyau cassé pour réparer la fuite.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

collection de travaux, échantillons ou liste de travaux
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Son portefeuille a montré la diversité de ses compétences.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

sous-vêtements
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
Elle a acheté de nouveaux sous-vêtements au magasin.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

mort
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
La mort du grand leader a été pleurée par toute la nation.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

mangé par les mites
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
Il portait un pull mangé par les mites par une journée froide.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

vers le nord
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Les oiseaux migrent vers le nord au printemps.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

endurer
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Il a dû endurer des années de difficultés avant de réussir.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

cosmogonie
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
Le livre présente un aperçu des différentes cosmogonies à travers l'histoire.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

membre
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Il s'est cassé un membre en grimpant à l'arbre.
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

résident
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
Elle est résidente de cette ville depuis plus de dix ans.
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

pied
Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
Elle s'est fait mal au pied en courant.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

disproportion
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
Il y a une claire disproportion entre les riches et les pauvres dans de nombreuses sociétés.
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.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

homéopathie
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Il croit en l'homéopathie pour traiter les rhumes.
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

soigner à nouveau
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
Le médecin a dû recurer la blessure après qu'elle se soit rouverte.
B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

fabuleux; incroyable; extraordinaire
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe fabuleuse à la fête.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

de manière rapide et efficace
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
La demande a été traitée de manière rapide et efficace.
B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

menacer
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
Les nuages de tempête menacent d'apporter de fortes pluies ce soir.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

préalablement établir
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Certaines règles ont été préétablies avant la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

mélange
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
La pâte à gâteau est un mélange de farine, d'œufs et de lait.
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

diminution
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
Les villageois dépendaient des réserves d'eau en diminution.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

mari
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Son mari est très soutenant de sa carrière.
A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

advertisement

publicité
Meaning
a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The advertisement attracted many new customers.
La publicité a attiré de nombreux nouveaux clients.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

intelligence; astuce; apparence soignée et moderne
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Son intelligence pour résoudre les problèmes a impressionné tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

fourreur
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Le fourreur a exposé de beaux manteaux dans son magasin.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

insolent, arrogant
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
L'étudiant insolent a refusé de suivre les instructions du professeur.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

caustique, acerbe
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
Ses remarques caustiques ont blessé ses sentiments.
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

immédiatement
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
Elle a répondu immédiatement à l'appel d'urgence.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

infinitésimal
Meaning
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
Example
The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.
L'erreur était si infinitésimale qu'elle n'a pas affecté les résultats.
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

changement climatique
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
Le changement climatique provoque plus de catastrophes naturelles.
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

mineur de charbon
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
Le mineur de charbon a passé de longues heures sous terre à extraire du charbon.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

affirmer
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Il a affirmé son innocence devant le juge.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

habile; expert; accompli
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
Le chirurgien habile a effectué l'opération avec une grande précision.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

sociabilité
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
Sa sociabilité l'a rendue populaire au bureau.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

relatif à la langue
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
Le dentiste a examiné la surface linguale des dents du patient.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

équilibré
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Il a maintenu un tempérament équable tout au long de la crise.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

exploitant
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
Les travailleurs ont protesté contre les pratiques exploitantes de l'usine.
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.
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

panch phoron
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
L'arôme a rempli la cuisine lorsqu'elle a chauffé le panch phoron dans de l'huile.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

petite couronne
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Elle portait une délicate petite couronne sur sa tête pour la cérémonie.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

débris flottants
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
La plage était couverte de débris flottants après la tempête.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

expressif
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Elle était très expressive avec son affection envers ses amis.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagoniser
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Ses remarques impolies n'ont servi qu'à antagoniser ses collègues.
A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

difficile
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
Gérer les défis urbains devient de plus en plus difficile.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

oral; relatif à la bouche
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
L'examen oral évaluera vos compétences orales.
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

petit récipient
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
Elle a rempli le cruet d'huile d'olive pour la salade.
B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

notion
Meaning
a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
Example
She had a strange notion that someone was following her.
Elle avait une étrange notion que quelqu'un la suivait.
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

plein
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
Le verre est plein d'eau.
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

discours hypocrite
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
Le discours du politicien était rempli de discours hypocrites sur l'honnêteté et l'intégrité.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

récapituler
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
Le professeur a demandé à l'étudiant de récapituler la leçon.
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

bonheur
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

s'inscrire
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
Il a décidé de s'inscrire à un cours de programmation informatique.
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

répétition inutile
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
L'expression 'ça va arriver ou ça n'arrivera pas' est une tautologie.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

manteau, responsabilité
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
Le leader a pris le manteau de la responsabilité.
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

semblable; de la même manière
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
Les deux sœurs se ressemblent beaucoup.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

préventif
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
Le rapport offre un message préventif sur les dépenses incontrôlées.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

inconfortable; gênant; problématique
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
L'ascenseur cassé a rendu l'accès au dernier étage inconfortable.
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

apparence; semblance
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
Il n'y avait qu'une semblance d'ordre dans le bureau chaotique
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

à l'échelle nationale
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campagne a reçu un soutien à l'échelle nationale.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

scène
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
L'acteur est monté sur scène pour prononcer son discours.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

inestimable; de valeur incommensurable
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Les bijoux antiques de sa grand-mère sont absolument inestimables.
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 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

sinueux
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Les randonneurs ont suivi un chemin sinueux à travers la forêt.
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

lipogenèse
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
Une consommation excessive de glucides favorise la lipogenèse et le stockage des graisses.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

plaque
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
Elle a cuit des crêpes sur la plaque chaude.
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

soliloque
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
Le soliloque d'Hamlet est l'un des passages les plus célèbres du drame shakespearien.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

douteux
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Elle lui a lancé un regard douteux après avoir entendu son excuse.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

invariable; constant; toujours le même
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Sa routine invariable comprend des exercices matinaux et du café.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

nostalgie de la maison; tristesse de l'absence de chez soi
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
Après trois mois d'études à l'étranger, Maria se sentait de plus en plus nostalgique de sa famille.
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

visiter
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
Nous prévoyons de visiter le musée ce week-end.
B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

prospérer
Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
Les petites entreprises peuvent prospérer avec un soutien approprié.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

structural
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
L'intégrité structurelle du pont a été testée après la tempête.