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A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

calme
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
L'environnement calme soutient la guérison.
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.
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

le noyau
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
Le noyau du problème réside dans une mauvaise communication.
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

veau
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
Le veau est resté près de sa mère.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

coexistence
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
La coexistence pacifique de différentes cultures rend cette ville unique.
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

clairon
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
Le clairon a retenti à travers le champ de bataille pour signaler l'attaque.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

mépriser
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Il ne mépriserait jamais un travail honnête, peu importe à quel point il est modeste.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

convexe, arrondi vers l'extérieur
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
La lentille a une forme convexe pour focaliser la lumière.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

résolution de conflits
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
La résolution des conflits est essentielle pour la paix mondiale.
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

marchandises illégales
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
La police a saisi une cargaison de cigarettes de contrebande.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

conseiller
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
Le professeur a conseillé les étudiants sur leurs choix de carrière.
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

problème complexe ou énigme
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
Le dilemme éthique a perturbé les chercheurs.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

captif
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
Le captif a été retenu dans une petite cellule pendant plusieurs mois.
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 /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
J'adore le curry de poulet épicé avec du riz.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

crochet
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Elle a appris à faire un pull en laine pour l'hiver.
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

fusionner
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
Les différentes théories se sont fusionnées en une idée unifiée.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

canon
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
Le livre est désormais considéré comme faisant partie du canon littéraire.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

grand incendie destructeur
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
La forêt a été dévastée par un énorme incendie qui a duré plusieurs jours.
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

cohérence
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
L'essai manquait de cohérence, ce qui le rendait difficile à suivre.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

épreuve sévère, creuset
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
L'équipe est sortie plus forte de l'épreuve de la compétition.
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

consulter / accorder
Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
Le comité se réunira pour décider de la nouvelle politique.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

poulet
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Le poulet pondait des œufs frais chaque matin.
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

tunnel d'égout
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
L'eau de pluie lourde a coulé à travers le tunnel d'égout sous le pont.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

critiquer
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
Le professeur a critiqué l'écriture médiocre de l'élève.
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 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

spacieux; grand; vaste;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
La salle spacieuse peut accueillir cinq cents personnes.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

confiance
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
Elle a parlé avec une grande confiance pendant l'entretien d'embauche.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

conseil psychologique
Meaning
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
Example
She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.
Elle a choisi le conseil psychologique pour gérer le stress.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

châtier
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
Le professeur a châtié les étudiants pour leur mauvais comportement.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

culbuter
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
Le petit bateau de pêche s'est renversé pendant la tempête.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

complémentaire
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Les deux partenaires ont des compétences complémentaires.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

cohérent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Son discours était clair et cohérent.
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

croûte
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
Il a coupé la croûte du pain avant de manger.
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

compléter
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
Elle a réussi à compléter le projet à temps.
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

aboutissement. Le point culminant ou le plus élevé de quelque chose, généralement atteint après beaucoup de temps.
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
Le projet a atteint son aboutissement après des années d'efforts.
B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

combiné
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
L'effort combiné de l'équipe a conduit au succès.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

continence
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Il a pratiqué la continence pour maintenir son attention sur ses études.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

commandant
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
Le commandant a ordonné à ses troupes d'avancer.
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

choix
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
Le choix améliore la prise de décision.
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

persuader
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
Elle a réussi à convaincre le chat de descendre de l'arbre avec un peu de nourriture.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

catégorie
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Les livres sont classés par catégorie à la bibliothèque.
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

cérémonieux et poli
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
Il lui a fait une révérence cérémonieuse avant d'entrer dans la salle.
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

cache
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
Les randonneurs ont trouvé un cache de fournitures caché sous les roches.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

contrer
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
Le médicament aide à contrer les effets secondaires du traitement.
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

béquille, soutien
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
Il a dû utiliser des béquilles après s'être cassé la jambe.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

complément
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
le foulard complète parfaitement sa tenue.
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

vaisselle
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
L'hôtel a fourni de la vaisselle propre pour les invités.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibiscus
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Les fleurs rouges vives d'hibiscus décoraient l'entrée de la maison.
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

coin
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
Le magasin est juste au coin.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

enregistrer des événements dans l'ordre où ils se sont produits
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Elle a décidé de chroniquer son voyage à travers un blog.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

coolie
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
Le coolie portait des sacs lourds à la gare.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

argile
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
L'artiste a moulé l'argile humide en un joli vase.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

retour
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Le chanteur a fait un retour remarquable après des années de silence.
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

coutume; pratique; droit de douane;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
Il est d'usage local de retirer ses chaussures avant d'entrer dans la maison de quelqu'un.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

cavalier
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Il était chevaleresque, toujours en train d'ouvrir les portes pour les autres.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

solide; réel; tangible; spécifique
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Nous avons besoin de preuves concrètes pour soutenir nos affirmations.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

amical, animé et agréable; sociable
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
La fête avait une atmosphère conviviale avec de la musique et des rires.
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.
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

croiser les races
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
Les agriculteurs croisent des vaches pour améliorer la production de lait.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

cardamome
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
La recette nécessite une pincée de cardamome moulue.
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

ordinateur
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
J'ai acheté un nouvel ordinateur pour mon travail au bureau.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

conservatisme
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
Le conservatisme valorise la tradition et le développement progressif.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

circonscrire
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
Les règles circonscrivent les pouvoirs du comité.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

correction
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
L'enseignant a fait une correction dans le devoir de l'élève.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

consentement
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
Elle a donné son consentement avant l'opération.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

chaîne; canal; moyen;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
La chaîne de nouvelles a fourni une couverture en direct de l'événement important.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

couverture
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
La chaîne de nouvelles a fourni une couverture étendue de l'événement.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

traverser
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Nous avons traversé la rivière en utilisant un pont en bois.
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

trop complaisant
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
Il était trop complaisant pour refuser leurs demandes.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

corail
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
Le corail du récif abrite de nombreuses créatures marines.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

commun
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Il est courant de voir du trafic en ville pendant l'heure de pointe.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

dodue
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
Le bébé a des joues dodues.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

conque
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
Le prêtre a soufflé dans la coquille de conque pour signaler le début de la cérémonie.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

colossal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Les pyramides colossales d'Égypte sont un miracle de l'architecture.
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

chaotique; désordonné
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
La situation est devenue chaotique après l'annonce.
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

habiller
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Elle a habillé le bébé avec des vêtements chauds.
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.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

catalyseur
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
Son discours a agi comme un catalyseur pour le changement dans la communauté.
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

condensation
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
La condensation s'est formée sur les fenêtres pendant la nuit froide.
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

charge
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
Les stations de recharge de véhicules électriques augmentent dans les villes.
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

un petit enclos ou cage pour les poules ou autres oiseaux
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
Le fermier vérifiait les poules dans le poulailler chaque matin.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

coupable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La police a attrapé le coupable derrière le vol.
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

déchets chimiques
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
Les déchets chimiques polluent les plans d'eau.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

central
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
L'eau est centrale pour la survie humaine.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

tribunal de chancellerie
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
L'affaire a été portée devant le tribunal de chancellerie pour résolution.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

bon marché/excessivement sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
Le film était drôle, mais un peu trop kitsch.
C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

fissure
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
Le lézard s'est caché dans une fissure entre les pierres.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

conceptualisation
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
La conceptualisation des villes renouvelables est révolutionnaire.
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

complètement
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
La pièce était complètement silencieuse.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

manteau
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
L'espion a caché son identité sous un faux nom.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

congénital
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
L'enfant est né avec une malformation cardiaque congénitale.
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

courtoisie, respect mutuel
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
La réunion s'est déroulée avec courtoisie et respect.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

condonner
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
Le responsable a refusé de condoner le harcèlement sur le lieu de travail.
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

collectivisme
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
Le collectivisme souligne l'importance du groupe par rapport aux intérêts individuels.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

digne d'éloges
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Elle a fait un effort digne d'éloges en terminant le projet à temps.
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

chaise
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
S'il vous plaît, asseyez-vous sur la chaise.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

familier
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Ses expressions familières ont rendu le discours plus accessible.
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

compétitif
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
Elle a un esprit compétitif qui la pousse à exceller.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

cardinal / principal
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
L'honnêteté est une vertu cardinal dans la vie.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

corporal
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
Il a subi une punition corporelle pour son erreur.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

affabilité
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Son affabilité le rend populaire parmi ses amis.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

concurrent, simultané, qui se produit en même temps
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
La conférence avait des sessions concurrentes sur divers sujets.
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

caste; système de castes
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
Le système ancien des castes a divisé la société en différents groupes sociaux.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

en croix
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Place les bûches en croix pour construire un feu stable.
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

influence
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
L'homme d'affaires a beaucoup d'influence politique.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

une forme tordue ou pliée; l'action de tordre hors de la forme normale
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
La contorsion du gymnaste a étonné le public.
A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

coûter
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
Ce livre coûtera vingt dollars.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrique
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné des cercles concentriques sur la toile.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

cohésion
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
L'équipe a montré une excellente cohésion tout au long du projet.
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

à la pointe, innovant, technologie de pointe
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
Cette entreprise développe des technologies de pointe.
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

catharsis
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
Écrire dans son journal était une forme de catharsis pour elle.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

code secret
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
Le détective a résolu le cryptogramme caché dans la lettre.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

cultivé
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
Elle est une femme cultivée qui aime l'art et la littérature.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

compétence, métier, artisanat
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Elle a maîtrisé l'artisanat de la poterie.