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A1 noun /ker/

Care

soin; protection; attention
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
L'infirmière a fourni d'excellents soins aux patients âgés.
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

composer
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Elle compose de belles chansons.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

collaborer
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Les bénévoles collaborent souvent avec des organisations locales.
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

contextuel
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
La signification contextuelle change en fonction de l'utilisation.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

centimètre
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
La table mesure 120 centimètres de long.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

bouclé
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
Elle a les cheveux naturellement bouclés.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

poursuivre
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
Ne poursuivez pas deux lièvres à la fois.
A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

chat
Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
Le chat s'est assis sur le rebord de la fenêtre en regardant les oiseaux.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confiserie
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Le magasin vend une grande variété de confiserie.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

compétitivité
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
La compétitivité est essentielle pour la durabilité économique.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

convalescence
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
Sa convalescence a duré presque deux mois après l'accident.
A2 noun /klʌb/

club

club
Meaning
an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
Example
He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.
Il a rejoint le club de tennis local pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes.
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

continuant
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
Ils continuent leur voyage malgré la pluie.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

consul / ambassadeur
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
Le consul a aidé les voyageurs qui ont perdu leurs passeports.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

froid; piment épicé;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Le chef a ajouté du piment rouge pour rendre le curry plus épicé.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

poisson-chat
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
Le poisson-chat est souvent frit et servi avec du riz dans la cuisine bengali.
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

cellulaire
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
La technologie cellulaire a révolutionné la communication.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

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

constringe

contracter
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
Le médicament a aidé à contracter les tissus enflés.
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

complication
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
Sa maladie a causé des complications graves après la chirurgie.
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.
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

contenir
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
Cette boîte contient des documents importants.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

comateux
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
Le patient comateux a été maintenu sous surveillance constante.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

congruente
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
Leurs valeurs sont congruentes avec les objectifs de l'organisation.
B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

charité; générosité; altruisme
Meaning
the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.
Le riche homme d'affaires a donné des millions à la charité pour l'éducation.
C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

brûler
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
Le cuisinier a accidentellement brûlé le steak.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

colérique
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
Sa nature colérique le mettait souvent dans des disputes.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

envie, désir intense
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Elle a une envie de chocolat tous les soirs.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

critique
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
Le critique de cinéma a loué le dernier film du réalisateur.
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.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

clarification
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
Le gestionnaire a demandé des clarifications sur les détails du projet.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

camphre
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
Le temple était rempli de la fumée parfumée du camphre en combustion.
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

branche de l'armée, groupe
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
Il a rejoint le corps de l'armée après sa diplomation.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

manger, boire, consommer
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
Nous consommons beaucoup d'eau pendant l'été.
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.
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

récifs coralliens
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
L'île de Saint-Martin est connue pour ses récifs coralliens.
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

châtiment mérité
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu a enfin reçu sa punition méritée au tribunal.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

continu; ininterrompu;
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
Le bruit continu du chantier de construction était très ennuyeux.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

compost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Le jardinier a ajouté du compost pour enrichir le sol.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

rusé
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
C'est un homme politique rusé qui manipule les gens pour le pouvoir.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

catapulte
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
L'invention l'a catapulté à la célébrité internationale.
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

conformité
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
Les écoles attendent le respect de leurs règles et politiques.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

pomme à la crème
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
La pomme à la crème a une texture douce et crémeuse.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

préoccupation, affaire de préoccupation
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Les problèmes environnementaux nous concernent tous.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

un petit groupe d'oiseaux
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
Un covey de cailles a volé à travers le champ.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

commerce
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Le commerce international a considérablement augmenté ces dernières années.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

assurer
Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
L'équipe a remporté le championnat avec un but de dernière minute.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

bonheur
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

totalement réfuté
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
Les revendications ont été catégoriquement réfutées par les responsables.
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

taquiner
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
Ils se taquinaient pendant le déjeuner.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

comprendre
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Le comité est composé de cinq membres.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

corruption
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
Le gouvernement a lancé une campagne pour lutter contre la corruption dans les bureaux publics.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

carrosse
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
La famille royale voyageait dans un beau carrosse pendant les défilés.
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

le plus proche
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
Il est mon ami le plus proche.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

critique sévère ou punition
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
La sévère castigation du manager a choqué toute l'équipe.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

insoumis, récalcitrant
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
L'étudiant insoumis a refusé de suivre les règles de l'école.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

complimenter
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
L'enseignant a complimenté les étudiants pour leur travail acharné.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

regarder d'en haut avec gentillesse
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
Il ne se rabaisserait pas à répondre à une question aussi triviale.
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

coalescence, fusion
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
La coalescence de différentes cultures crée de la diversité.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

boucle; spirale
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Elle avait de magnifiques boucles naturelles qui encadraient parfaitement son visage.
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

clinique
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
Le médecin a effectué un examen clinique.
C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

châssis du véhicule
Meaning
the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine
Example
The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.
Le mécanicien a examiné le châssis de la voiture pour détecter des dommages.
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

initiatives louables
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
Les initiatives louables visent à sensibiliser.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

réflexion profonde
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
Elle s'assit en profonde réflexion avant de prendre sa décision.
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.
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

faire la fête bruyamment
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
Ils sont restés éveillés toute la nuit pour faire la fête après la victoire.
B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

négligence; imprudence
Meaning
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
Example
His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.
Sa négligence avec l'argent a conduit à de graves problèmes financiers.
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.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

contribution
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Sa contribution au projet a été vitale.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

carte blanche
Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
Le responsable a donné à son équipe carte blanche pour concevoir le projet.
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.
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Elle a tendance à se plaindre des plus petites contrariétés.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

cosmographie
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Les érudits médiévaux pratiquaient la cosmographie pour cartographier les étoiles et les planètes.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chinois
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Nous sommes allés dans un restaurant chinois hier soir.
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

fouet à neuf queues
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
Le marin avait plus peur du fouet à neuf queues que de la tempête en mer.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

partenaire, conjoint royal
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Il a été critiqué pour avoir fréquenté des criminels.
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

connoter
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
Le mot 'juvénile' connoté énergie et vitalité.
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 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

passoire
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Elle a égoutté les pâtes avec une passoire.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

classique ou traditionnel
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
Elle adore écouter de la musique classique en étudiant.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

crocodile
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
Le crocodile se déplaçait lentement dans l'eau trouble.
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

conditionnel; sous condition
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
L'offre d'emploi est conditionnelle à la réussite de la vérification des antécédents.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

annulation
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
La compagnie a annoncé l’annulation de plusieurs vols.
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

fête bruyante
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
Ils étaient épuisés après une nuit de fête bruyante.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

rythme circadien
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
L'exposition à la lumière naturelle régule le rythme circadien.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

compenser
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
L'entreprise compensera les employés pour le travail supplémentaire.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

congestion
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
La congestion urbaine entraîne des temps de trajet plus longs.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

vanité
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Sa vanité l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses collègues.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

compléter ou perfectionner quelque chose avec une grande habileté
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
C'est un artiste consommé avec des années d'expérience.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

consister
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
Le comité est composé de cinq membres.
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

tasse
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
Elle a bu du thé dans sa tasse en céramique préférée.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

forcé quelqu'un à rejoindre l'armée
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Le gouvernement a conscrit des jeunes hommes pendant la guerre.
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

défi
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
La pollution plastique représente un défi important pour la santé mondiale.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Un modèle d'intelligence artificielle basé sur le langage
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT aide les utilisateurs à générer du texte semblable à celui d'un humain de manière efficace.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

cabriolet, voiture avec toit rabattable
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Elle a conduit sa nouvelle voiture décapotable sur la route côtière.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

champion
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Elle est devenue la championne après avoir gagné le match final.
A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

client
Meaning
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
Example
The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.
Le commerçant a salué le client avec un sourire.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

cavalerie
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
La cavalerie a chargé à travers le champ avec grande vitesse.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

compliquer
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Les nouvelles règles ne feront qu'encombrer le processus.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

circonlocution
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
Le discours du politicien était rempli de circonlocutions.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

froter
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Les chaussures serrées ont commencé à frotter ses talons.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

entrepreneur
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
L'entrepreneur a terminé le projet de construction à temps.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

cellule / cellule
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
Le prisonnier a été enfermé dans une petite cellule.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

méprisant, dédaigneux
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
Elle lui lança un regard méprisant.
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

courbe
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
Le conducteur a ralenti en approchant de la courbe aiguë dans la route de montagne.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

continuer
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
La pluie continuera toute la nuit.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

conscient
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Elle était complètement consciente après l'opération.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

la couche supérieure d'une forêt formée par les cimes des arbres; couverture supérieure
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
La canopée de la forêt tropicale offre un abri à de nombreux oiseaux et insectes.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

à venir
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
Nous nous préparons pour le festival à venir.
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

convaincu
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
Elle était convaincue qu'il disait la vérité.
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

conserver
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Nous devons conserver l'eau pendant la saison sèche.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

concordance
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Il y a une forte concordance entre les deux rapports.
A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

vêtements
Meaning
garments worn on the body
Example
She bought new clothes for the party.
Elle a acheté de nouveaux vêtements pour la fête.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

charmant
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
Le village est plein de petites maisons charmantes.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

comique
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
Ses expressions comiques ont fait rire tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

bureau de comptabilité
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
Le marchand passait la majeure partie de sa journée dans le bureau de comptabilité à examiner les livres de comptes.
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

compresser
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
Le fichier a été compressé pour économiser de l'espace de stockage.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

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