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C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

séquestration du carbone
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
Les forêts jouent un rôle clé dans la séquestration du carbone.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

alluvion
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
L'alluvion de la rivière a ajouté de nouvelles terres fertiles aux champs du village.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

durer plus longtemps que
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
Le vieux château a duré plus longtemps que de nombreuses générations.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

acquérir
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Ils ont réussi à se procurer suffisamment de fournitures pour l'expédition.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Extrêmement prudent et précis dans l'attention aux détails
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Un chercheur méticuleux vérifie chaque détail avant de publier.
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

correctement
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
Elle a répondu à toutes les questions correctement.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
La chronologie de la dynastie a été soigneusement étudiée par les historiens.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

espionnage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
L'agent a été arrêté sous des accusations d'espionnage contre l'état.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

couleur mélangée
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
La couleur mélangée a créé un joli dégradé sur la toile.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

contribuable
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
L'argent des contribuables est utilisé pour financer les services publics.
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

chute soudaine
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
Le taux de fertilité au Bangladesh chute rapidement.
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

malgré
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
Il a continué son travail malgré les difficultés.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

inattendu; surprenant
Meaning
not expected or anticipated; surprising
Example
The unexpected news left everyone speechless.
Les nouvelles inattendues ont laissé tout le monde sans voix.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

métronome
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Elle pratiquait le piano avec un métronome pour garder un rythme régulier.
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

farce; tromperie; canular
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
Les nouvelles sur l'atterrissage des extraterrestres se sont révélées être une farce élaborée créée par des farceurs.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

directives
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Les lignes directrices pour l'utilisation de l'IA sont essentielles.
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

infidélité
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Son infidélité a conduit à la fin de leur mariage.
B1 verb /fel/

fell

abattre, couper
Meaning
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
Example
The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.
Les bûcherons ont abattu plusieurs arbres dans la forêt aujourd'hui.
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

abaisser
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
La société a décidé de réduire les prix.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

défense; protection
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
Le pays a renforcé son système de défense contre les menaces potentielles.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

défaitiste
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
Son attitude défaitiste a découragé le reste de l'équipe.
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

habile
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
Un programmeur habile peut écrire des codes complexes sans effort.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

élastique
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
Le band élastique peut s'étirer et revenir à sa forme originale.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

dissonance
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
La dissonance culturelle a créé des malentendus.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

bassin
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Les enfants ont nourri les canards au bassin dans le parc.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

n'importe quoi
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Tu peux me demander n'importe quoi sur le projet.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

sans arrêt; sans interruption
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Le train a voyagé sans arrêt de Londres à Paris.
A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

paquet
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
Il a reçu un paquet par la poste.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

échoué; raté;
Meaning
not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose
Example
His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.
Sa tentative échouée de gravir la montagne l'a laissé déçu.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

satrape
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Le roi nomma un satrape pour superviser la province éloignée.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

chaussure lourde
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
Le fermier portait de vieux brogans pendant qu'il travaillait dans le champ.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

bar asiatique
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Le bar asiatique est très apprécié en aquaculture pour sa croissance rapide.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

fronton triangulaire
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
Le temple antique avait un fronton décoré de sculptures.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

moyen
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
La télévision est un moyen puissant de diffuser des informations.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

hydroponie
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
L'hydroponie permet aux cultures de pousser sans sol.
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

esprit de l'époque
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
Le roman capture parfaitement l'esprit de l'époque des années 60.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

apaiser / satisfaire
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Le manager a essayé d'apaiser le client en colère.
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

scandale
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
L'affaire du politicien est devenue un scandale public.
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

irrationalité, absence de logique, déraison
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
Sa décision a été guidée par une irrationalité totale.
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

tendre une embuscade
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
Les soldats ont prévu d'embusquer l'ennemi à l'aube.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Iliade
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Les étudiants ont étudié l'Iliade pour comprendre la mythologie grecque et l'héroïsme.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

passion, enthousiasme
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Elle parlait avec ardeur de son nouveau projet.
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

sous-vêtement sans manches
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
Il a mis un banian en coton sous sa chemise.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

analogie
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
Le professeur a utilisé l'analogie d'un arbre pour expliquer la structure d'un essai.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

sexe
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Il a été interrogé sur son sexe au cabinet du médecin.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

amendement
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
L'amendement n'a pas été soutenu.
B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

étrangement
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
Étrangement, il ne semblait pas bouleversé par la mauvaise nouvelle.
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

voix rauque ou cassée; avoir une voix rauque à force de crier ou de maladie
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
Sa voix est devenue rauque après avoir crié au concert.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

inhospitalier
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
Le désert est un environnement inhospitalier pour la plupart des plantes.
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

espèce clé
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
Les loups sont une espèce clé qui régule les populations de proies.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

avant-dernier
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
Elle a terminé le avant-dernier chapitre avant d'aller dormir.
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

écume
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
Les vagues se sont écrasées contre les rochers, créant de l'écume blanche sur le rivage.
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

détective
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
Le détective a résolu le mystère en seulement deux jours.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platonique
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
Ils ont une amitié platonique qui dure depuis des années.
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 /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

huître
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
Elle a commandé des huîtres fraîches au restaurant de fruits de mer.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

bouger légèrement / changer d'avis ou de position
Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
Malgré la pression, il a refusé de bouger de sa décision.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

hostile / défavorable
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
La politique était défavorable à la croissance économique du pays.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

autoévident, évidemment vrai sans besoin de preuve
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Il est autoévident que le travail acharné mène au succès.
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

efficacité
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
L'efficacité du vaccin a été prouvée lors des essais.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

nihiliste
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Il a été qualifié de nihiliste pour avoir rejeté toutes les normes sociales.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

prétentieux / indécent
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
Ses remarques prétentieuses ont offensé le public.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

donnée
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
Chaque donnée dans l'enquête a été soigneusement analysée.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

gonflé
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Après le grand repas, il se sentait gonflé et inconfortable.
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

pervers
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
Il éprouvait un plaisir pervers à contrarier ses collègues.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

présage vague
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
La pièce offre un présage vague du malaise politique à venir.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

excédent
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
Le pays a un excédent de nourriture cette année.
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

diminuer
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
La tempête a commencé à diminuer après minuit.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

coïncident
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
Le festival était coïncident avec le jour férié national.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

dévoué
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
Il est un croyant dévoué qui prie chaque jour.
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.
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

tranche; part
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
Voulez-vous une tranche de pizza ?
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

instruction
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
Veuillez lire l'instruction attentivement avant d'utiliser la machine.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

explication; clarification;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
Le professeur a donné une explication détaillée du concept mathématique complexe.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

envieux/envieuse; jaloux/jalouse
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Elle se sentait envieuse de la nouvelle voiture de son amie.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

quatuor
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
Le quatuor a apprécié une partie de golf ensemble.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

lettre d'information
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
L'entreprise envoie une newsletter hebdomadaire à ses employés.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Site du patrimoine mondial
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Les Sundarbans sont un site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

impressionnant
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
L'actrice a donné une performance impressionnante.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

combattant / en désordre
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
Malgré sa petite taille, il était un combattant déterminé.
B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

adieu
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
L'entreprise a organisé une fête d'adieu pour le directeur partant.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

dépasser
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
L'entreprise a dépassé ses concurrents en ventes l'année dernière.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

tranquillité
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Elle a apprécié la tranquillité de la campagne après des années passées en ville.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

ressemblance
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Il y a une forte ressemblance entre les deux sœurs.
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

autoritaire
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
L'éducation autoritaire limite souvent l'indépendance d'un enfant.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

retirer
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Elle doit retirer de l'argent de la banque.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

intercession
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
Le prisonnier a été libéré grâce à l'intercession de leaders influents.
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

guérir
Meaning
to cure; to become healthy again
Example
Time will heal all wounds.
Le temps guérira toutes les blessures.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

admiration
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Elle ressentait une grande admiration pour son professeur.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

sophistiquer
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Voyager à l'étranger a aidé à sophistiquer sa vision du monde.
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

une œuvre d'art tridimensionnelle, généralement en pierre, métal ou bois
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
La statue de la liberté est un monument célèbre à New York.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

implanter
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
Le professeur a essayé d'implanter de bonnes manières chez les étudiants.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

détester
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
La communauté a détesté le politicien corrompu.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

détournement
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
La fermeture de la route a forcé un détour à travers la campagne pour tous les voyageurs.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

seulement
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Elle essayait seulement d'aider.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

maximum
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Elle a obtenu la note maximale à l'examen.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

solitude
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La solitude peut offrir l'occasion d'une réflexion profonde.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

corps
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
L'exercice aide à garder le corps en bonne santé.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

fragile
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
L'homme âgé et fragile avait besoin d'aide pour marcher.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

élégant; lisse; raffiné; avec beauté de mouvement ou de comportement
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
La danseuse s'est déplacée avec une élégance gracieuse.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

triton
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
Le triton nageait gracieusement dans l'étang.
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

chaton
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
Le petit chaton adore jouer avec des boules de laine.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restauration
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
La restauration de la forêt a commencé après des décennies de négligence.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

désir faible
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Son intérêt pour la peinture n'a jamais dépassé un simple désir faible.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

à l'avance; auparavant; avant
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Nous avons tout préparé à l'avance.
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

annuellement
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
L'entreprise organise une réunion générale annuellement.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

noeud coulant
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
Le cowboy a fait un nœud coulant pour attraper le cheval sauvage.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

prudence, éviter les risques
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Sa prudence a garanti qu'aucune erreur n'a été commise.
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

écume
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
Les vagues se sont écrasées contre les rochers, laissant de l'écume dans l'air.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

intérieur
Meaning
Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.
Example
She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.
Elle a partagé ses pensées intérieures avec sa meilleure amie.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

incongruente
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
Sa tenue décontractée semblait incongruente lors du dîner formel.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

prélature
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
L'Église médiévale était dominée par la prélature et ses traditions.
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualiser
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
Elle a essayé de visualiser son succès avant la grande présentation.
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

volleyball
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
Elle joue au volleyball avec ses amis chaque week-end.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

fusion
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
La fusion des deux entreprises a créé la plus grande banque de la région.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

curable
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
Le médecin lui a assuré que la maladie était curable.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

souhaiter
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Je souhaite pouvoir voler comme un oiseau.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

résidus de pesticides
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
Un excès de résidus de pesticides dans les aliments peut être nocif pour la santé.