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B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

poivron
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Ajoutez des poivrons rouges et verts pour rendre le plat coloré et nutritif.
B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

holistique
Meaning
Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.
Example
A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.
Une approche holistique de la santé prend en compte à la fois le corps et l'esprit.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

vol d'informations par fraude
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Les e-mails de phishing trompent souvent les gens pour qu'ils révèlent leurs mots de passe.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

résidentiel
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
L'institution était entièrement résidentielle.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

organe
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Le cœur est un organe important dans le corps humain.
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

mise en page
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
Le designer a présenté une nouvelle mise en page pour le site web qui était beaucoup plus conviviale.
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

tromperie
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
La tromperie du magicien a stupéfié le public avec des tours apparemment impossibles.
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

objection; désaccord; protestation;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
L'avocat a soulevé une objection pendant le procès.
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.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

réservé; introverti
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
Elle est assez réservée et ne parle pas beaucoup lors des réunions.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

en attendant
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
La nourriture sera prête dans une heure ; en attendant, nous pouvons regarder la télévision.
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

cimetière
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
Le vieux cimetière est situé à la périphérie du village.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

espérance de vie
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
L'espérance de vie dépend de la qualité des soins de santé.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

apte
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Elle est une élève apte qui comprend rapidement de nouveaux concepts.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

demander
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Il a demandé à propos de l'horaire du train.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajuster
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Nous devons ajuster légèrement le design.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

feuille rouge
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
La feuille rouge est riche en fer et est couramment consommée dans les foyers bengalis.
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

forcer
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
La loi oblige les citoyens à payer des impôts.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insulter
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Il s'est senti insulté par ses commentaires impolis.
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

barrage; réservoir;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
Le grand barrage fournit de l'électricité et contrôle les inondations dans la région.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

goutter
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
L'eau gouttait de la tuyauterie cassée.
B2 noun /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

volcanic eruption

éruption volcanique
Meaning
The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.
Example
The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash.
L'éruption volcanique a couvert la ville de cendres.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

infini
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
L'univers semble s'étendre à l'infini.
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

neutre
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
Les neutrons sont électriquement neutres.
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

partiellement; incomplètement;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
Le bâtiment a été partiellement détruit dans l'incendie.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

noble
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Ses actions nobles ont aidé de nombreuses personnes dans le besoin.
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

boutique
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
Elle a acheté une belle robe dans une boutique du centre-ville.
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

immunité
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
Une forte immunité protège contre les infections.
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

évaluation
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
Le film a reçu une haute évaluation de la part des critiques.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

accessoire
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
L'acteur a oublié son accessoire sur scène.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

portée
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
Le pont a une portée de plus de 500 mètres.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

instable
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
L'économie instable a rendu les gens inquiets au sujet de leurs emplois.
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

cuisine
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
La cuisine italienne est célèbre dans le monde entier.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

joueur
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
Le joueur expérimenté savait quand plier ses cartes et quand parier gros.
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

présidentiel
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
L'élection présidentielle est prévue pour le mois prochain.
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

consultatif
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
Le comité sert dans une capacité consultative auprès du conseil d'administration.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

bulletin de vote
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Les électeurs ont déposé leur bulletin de vote dans l’élection.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

cristal
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
Elle portait un collier fait de cristal étincelant.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

molécule
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Une molécule d'eau est composée de deux atomes d'hydrogène et d'un atome d'oxygène.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

contrainte
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
Le temps est la plus grande contrainte pour terminer le projet.
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

hésitation; doute
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
Après un moment d'hésitation, elle a décidé d'accepter l'offre de travail difficile de l'entreprise.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

faculté, capacité
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Elle a une faculté remarquable pour les langues.
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

archéologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Elle a étudié l'archéologie pour en savoir plus sur les civilisations anciennes.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

occupé
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
La chambre est occupée, veuillez attendre dehors.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

consacrer
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Elle consacre une grande partie de son temps à aider les pauvres.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

au milieu de; parmi
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Elle se tenait au milieu de la foule.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

restes
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Le chien a mangé les restes de la table.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numérique
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
Le rapport fournit des données numériques sur la croissance de la population.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

qualitatif
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
La recherche se concentre sur l'analyse qualitative plutôt que sur les chiffres.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

patrimoine
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Le Bangladesh a un riche patrimoine culturel.
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

couper, accéder sans autorisation à un système informatique
Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
Le programmeur a réussi à pirater le système.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

opportun; ponctuel
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Son arrivée à temps a sauvé la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

jeu
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Il est devenu accro au jeu au casino.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

de première main; directement
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
J'ai vécu le tremblement de terre de première main.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

agité; frénétique; plein d'activités
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mon emploi du temps a été agité dernièrement avec des réunions successives.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallèle
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Les deux routes courent parallèles l'une à l'autre sur plusieurs miles.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

faiblement
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
La pièce était faiblement éclairée par une seule bougie.
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

bénéfique
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
Se frotter les yeux peut être bénéfique avec modération.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

inhabituel
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
Il est rare de voir de la neige dans cette région.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

tangible
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Les avantages de l'exercice sont tangibles et mesurables.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

roulant
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Ils ont roulé à travers les collines ondulantes de la campagne.
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

robe
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
La petite fille portait une robe rose à sa fête d'anniversaire.
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

éco-tourisme
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
L'éco-tourisme promeut des voyages responsables vers des zones naturelles.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

expirer
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Elle a lentement exhalé après avoir retenu sa respiration.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

trompeur
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Les apparences peuvent être trompeuses.
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

frais généraux
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
L’entreprise a réduit ses frais généraux pour augmenter ses bénéfices.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

impréparé
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Il était mal préparé pour l'examen difficile.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

fragile; malade; pâle
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
L'enfant fragile avait besoin de soins et d'attention supplémentaires.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

prosper; florissant; chanceux;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
L'entreprise est devenue très prospère après avoir lancé son nouveau produit.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

érudit
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Il a écrit un article érudit sur la philosophie ancienne.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

latin
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
De nombreux mots anglais proviennent du latin.
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.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

gouverner
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
Le président gouverne le pays avec sagesse.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

aspirant; potentiel;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
L'acteur aspirant répétait ses répliques tous les jours.
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

gestion
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
Sa gestion de la situation était impressionnante.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

inutillement
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
Ne t'inquiète pas inutilement pour l'examen.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

lutter, revendiquer
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Les athlètes du monde entier luttent pour le championnat.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

subséquent
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Les événements subséquents ont clarifié les résultats.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

balançoire
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
Les enfants adorent se balancer dans le parc.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

uniquement
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Il est entièrement responsable de la décision.
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

viande de mouton
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
Le restaurant sert un délicieux curry de viande de mouton avec du riz.
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

expansion
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
Le bénévolat aide à l'expansion des réseaux sociaux.
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

assombrir
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
Les nuages ont commencé à assombrir le ciel avant la tempête.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

archives
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Elle a visité les archives nationales pour rechercher l'histoire de sa famille.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

inflation
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
L'inflation érode le pouvoir d'achat des consommateurs.
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

résilience
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
Tester la résilience du bois est crucial.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

explosion
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
L'explosion a secoué tout le quartier.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

gestion du changement
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
La gestion du changement assure des transitions fluides.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

veuve
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
La veuve a reçu le soutien de sa famille et de sa communauté.
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analyser
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
Les scientifiques analysent les données pour découvrir de nouveaux modèles.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

canyon
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
Le fleuve Colorado a sculpté le Grand Canyon pendant des millions d'années.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

défensif
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
Il est devenu défensif lorsqu'on l'a critiqué pour son travail.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

prise
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Elle a inséré la prise dans la prise.
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

identification
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
Vous avez besoin d'une identification appropriée pour entrer dans le bâtiment.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

voisin; adjacent; contigu
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Nous visitons souvent nos pays voisins pour le commerce.
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

morue
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
Le pêcheur a attrapé une grande morue dans l'Atlantique Nord.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

résoudre
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
Le gestionnaire résout le conflit entre les employés.
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

danger; risque
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
Fumer est un grave danger pour la santé qui peut entraîner un cancer du poumon et des maladies cardiaques.
B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

délier
Meaning
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
Example
She untied the rope to free the boat.
Elle a délié la corde pour libérer le bateau.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

siège
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
Le château est tombé après un long siège.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

méchanceté
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Sa méchanceté a profondément blessé ses sentiments.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

philosophe
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Socrate était un philosophe célèbre de la Grèce antique.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

recensement
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
Le gouvernement a effectué un recensement pour mettre à jour les données démographiques.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

familiariser
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Veuillez vous familiariser avec les consignes de sécurité avant d'utiliser la machine.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomate
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Le diplomate a négocié un accord de paix.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

usé; en mauvais état; montrant des signes d'usure; injuste ou cruel
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Ses vêtements usés montraient qu'il voyageait depuis des jours.
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

seuil, limite
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Une fois que le seuil de la population de parasites est atteint, des mesures doivent être prises.
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

inquiétant; préoccupant
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
Les notes en baisse de l'étudiant étaient inquiétantes pour ses parents.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

mère patrie; pays d'origine
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Il parlait toujours avec affection de sa patrie.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

conspiration
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
La police a découvert une conspiration pour renverser le gouvernement.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Le processus de création et de promotion de l'identité d'une marque ou d'une entreprise
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Le branding efficace est essentiel pour créer la fidélité des clients.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

réparer
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
Elle a appris à réparer sa robe déchirée.
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

vaniteux; futile
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Elle a passé des heures devant le miroir, étant assez vaniteuse.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

grêle
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La soudaine tempête de grêle a endommagé de nombreuses voitures dans le parking avec de grosses boules de glace.
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

glucide
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
Le riz et les pommes de terre sont riches en glucides.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

ouvertement; publiquement
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Elle a parlé ouvertement de ses luttes avec la santé mentale.
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

annonceur
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
L'annonceur a payé des millions pour un spot publicitaire au Super Bowl.
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

variation; changement; différence de condition ou de niveau
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
Il y a eu une variation significative de la température tout au long de la journée.
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

survenir
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Des problèmes peuvent survenir si vous ne planifiez pas à l'avance.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

inquiet; anxieux; mal à l'aise
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
Elle se sentait inquiète de marcher seule la nuit.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

remarquable
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
Elle a fait une contribution notable au projet.