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B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

catastrophique, dévastateur
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
Le changement climatique a des conséquences catastrophiques.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

dégoûtant
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
L'odeur venant de la poubelle était absolument dégoûtante.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

piquant
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La sauce avait une saveur piquante qui rendait le plat encore plus savoureux.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

escroquerie; activité suspecte; comportement malhonnête; tromperie
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
L'audit a révélé de la fraude dans les registres financiers de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

condiments ou sauces
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
Le ketchup et la moutarde sont des condiments populaires pour les hamburgers.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

rayons / parlé
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Le rayon de la bicyclette était tordu après l'accident.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifié
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Les causes profondes du problème doivent être identifiées.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

malhonnête; frauduleux; trompeur
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
Le vendeur malhonnête a essayé de leur vendre une voiture cassée.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

solidifier
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
L'entreprise a solidifié sa position sur le marché.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

émissions
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.
Les émissions de carbone augmentent à l'échelle mondiale.
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

occupant
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
La voiture avait trois occupants au moment de l'accident.
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.
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

hallucination; perception de quelque chose qui n'est pas présent
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
Le patient a fait l'expérience de visions d'hallucinations comme effet secondaire du médicament.
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

imposer de force
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
Il a essayé d'imposer ses vieux livres à ses amis.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

sortie
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
L'art est une excellente sortie pour les émotions.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

sorbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
Lors des journées chaudes, elle apprécie un verre de sorbet au citron.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

apostasie
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Son apostasie publique a choqué ses partisans.
B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

galerie
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
La galerie d'art a présenté des peintures d'artistes locaux et internationaux célèbres.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

boisson chaude
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Je préfère une boisson chaude comme du thé ou du café le matin.
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

roche
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
La montagne était faite de roche solide.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
Le poisson a une surface ventrale blanche.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

commodité
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
L'appartement dispose de toutes les commodités nécessaires pour vivre confortablement.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

abréviation
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA est une abréviation de National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

pervertir / personne pervertie
Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
Il a tenté de pervertir la vérité pour échapper à la punition.
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

jeter ou se débarrasser de quelque chose négligemment
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Il a jeté toutes les poubelles dans la benne.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

hydre
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
La corruption est comme une hydre, difficile à vaincre complètement.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilisation
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
L'augmentation de l'utilisation du plastique nécessite une meilleure gestion des déchets.
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

cadres d'information multifacettes
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
La littératie numérique implique la construction de cadres d'information multifacettes.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

rusé
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
Il a proposé un plan rusé pour gagner le jeu.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

chœur; une partie d'une chanson qui est répétée après chaque couplet
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
Le chœur de l'école a chanté magnifiquement lors du concert annuel.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

phrase; peine
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
Le juge lui a donné une sentence de cinq ans de prison.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

suicide
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Les professionnels de la santé mentale travaillent pour prévenir le suicide.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

métropole
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
New York est une métropole animée avec des millions d'habitants.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

dérogatoire
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
L'article contenait des commentaires dérogatoires à propos du politicien.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravité
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
La gravité attire les objets vers la surface de la Terre.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

garde; vigile
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
Le garde de sécurité a vérifié l'identification de tout le monde avant de permettre l'entrée dans le bâtiment.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

suspect; douteux; peu fiable; risqué ou dangereux
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Cet accord me semble suspect.
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

Analyse scientifique appliquée aux affaires criminelles ou juridiques
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
Les experts médico-légaux analysent les cybercrimes en utilisant des outils avancés.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

inaccessible
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Pour beaucoup, devenir un athlète professionnel reste un rêve inaccessible.
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

natif
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
Il est un locuteur natif du bengali.
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.
B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

réalité
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
La réalité de la situation était évidente.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

piraterie
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
Le piratage de logiciels coute des milliards de dollars aux entreprises chaque annee.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

systématique
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
L'entreprise a adopté une approche systématique pour résoudre le problème.
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

filons minéraux
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
Les mineurs ont découvert un riche filon d'argent.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

arrondissement
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Elle est allée voter dans son arrondissement local.
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

apparence; semblance
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
Il n'y avait qu'une semblance d'ordre dans le bureau chaotique
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

perméable
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
Le sol ici est perméable à l'eau de pluie.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

fusionner / combiner
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
L'article a tendance à fusionner les faits avec les opinions.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

maladroit
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
Le serveur maladroit a renversé les boissons sur la table.
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

désastre
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
Le tremblement de terre a été un désastre naturel qui a affecté des milliers de familles.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

aubergine
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Ma mère a cuisiné un curry d'aubergine pour le déjeuner.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

préface
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
La préface du livre a été écrite par un historien célèbre.
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

archéologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Elle a décidé d'étudier l'archéologie pour en apprendre davantage sur les civilisations anciennes.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

inoffensif
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
Ses remarques inoffensives ont maintenu la conversation amicale.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

brillant; luisant;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
La voiture neuve brillante a attiré l'attention de tous.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

adulation excessive
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
La chanteuse a apprécié l'adulation de ses fans.
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

vue
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Du sommet de la montagne, nous avons admiré la vue imprenable de la vallée en bas.
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

terrestre
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
Les humains sont des êtres terrestres qui vivent sur la terre.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

supplémentaire
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
La pièce a inclus plusieurs acteurs supplémentaires pour remplir les scènes de fond.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

mal comprendre
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Il a mal compris les instructions du professeur et a fait la tâche incorrectement.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

disperser
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
La police a utilisé du gaz lacrymogène pour disperser la foule.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

invétéré
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
Il est un lecteur invétéré qui passe des heures à la bibliothèque chaque jour.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

final
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Le concert s'est terminé par un final spectaculaire.
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

relatif à un pape ou un évêque ; pompeux ou prétentieux
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
Son comportement prétentieux agaçait les autres membres du comité.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

céleste
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
Ils ont passé une semaine céleste sur l'île tranquille.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

produit
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
L'entreprise a lancé un nouveau produit sur le marché.
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

correctement, ponctuellement
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
Les documents ont été dûment signés et soumis.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

médias
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Les nouvelles ont été largement rapportées dans tous les médias.
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

adresse
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
Son adresse dans les négociations a assuré l’accord.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

invraisemblable
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
Son excuse pour être en retard était complètement invraisemblable.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

messager
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
Le messager a remis des plans de bataille importants au commandant.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

composition musicale (sonate)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Elle a joué une magnifique sonate de Beethoven au piano.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

séance
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
La séance a eu lieu le 25 février.
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

autre chose
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
As-tu besoin de quelque chose d'autre ?
A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

aller
Meaning
to move or travel from one place to another
Example
I go to school every day.
Je vais à l'école tous les jours.
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

scarifier
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
L'agriculteur a scarifié le sol avant de planter les graines.
A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

moins
Meaning
A smaller amount; not as much.
Example
She spends less money than her brother.
Elle dépense moins d'argent que son frère.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

chapelle
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
Le couple s'est marié dans une petite chapelle à la campagne.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

navire
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
Le navire de fret a quitté le port à l'aube.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

bouchée
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Il a pris une grande bouchée d'eau après la course.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

empathie
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
L'empathie aide les étudiants à se connecter avec la société.
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.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

ridiculisable
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Son excuse était si faible qu'elle était manifestement ridiculisable.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

indéniable
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
La preuve de sa culpabilité était indéniable.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

flatterie
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Sa flatterie constante a poussé tout le monde à douter de ses véritables intentions.
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

apaiser
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
La musique douce a endormi le bébé.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

parfum
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
Le parfum des roses remplissait le jardin.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

ursidé
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
La force ursidé de l'homme a étonné tout le monde.
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

servile
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
Le serveur fit une révérence servile à chaque client.
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

calmer
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
Le capitaine a essayé de calmer l'équipage anxieux.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

néfaste
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
Les nuages sombres semblaient néfastes pour le mariage.
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

pensées
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
Concentrez vos pensées sur des résultats positifs.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

effrayé
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Elle avait peur du noir.
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

diminution
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
Les villageois dépendaient des réserves d'eau en diminution.
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

gain imprévu
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
La start-up a reçu un gain imprévu lorsqu'un client majeur a payé un an entier d'avance.
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

élément
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
Chaque élément de la liste doit être vérifié attentivement.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

interaction
Meaning
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Example
The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.
L'interaction entre la culture et la technologie façonne la vie moderne.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

libérer
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Les locataires doivent libérer l’appartement avant la fin du mois.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

fixer
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
Elle fixa le tableau pendant des heures.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

excentrique
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
L'artiste était connu pour son style excentrique.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

vaporisateur
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Elle a utilisé un vaporisateur pour soulager sa toux.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

donner un coup rapide
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Il a flické l'interrupteur pour allumer la lumière.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

renommée; célébrité
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
La scientifique a atteint une renommée internationale pour ses découvertes.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

contestable
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Ses remarques grossières ont été jugées contestables par tous les présents.
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

se moquer
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
La foule a commencé à se moquer de l'équipe adverse.
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

abaisser
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
Il a refusé de s'abaisser devant le roi.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

manifestant
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
Le manifestant a parlé avec passion de la cause.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

accro
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Il est un accro des jeux vidéo qui passe des heures à jouer tous les jours.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

irrécupérable
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
Les documents ont été perdus de manière irrécupérable après l'incendie.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

persuasion
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
Le leader a utilisé une suasion douce pour obtenir le soutien pour le plan.
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

paralysie
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
L'homme âgé souffrait de la paralysie dans ses mains.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

sphérique
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
Le scientifique a étudié le groupe globulaire d'étoiles.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

autoritaire
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
Son attitude autoritaire a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

antiquaire
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
L'antiquaire a passé des années à collecter des manuscrits rares de la période médiévale.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

préoccupé
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Elle était préoccupée par la santé de sa mère.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

vol
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
La police enquête sur le vol au magasin local.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

centripète
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
La force centripète maintient les planètes en orbite autour du soleil.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

conflit, lutte
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
La région a été déchirée par des conflits politiques.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

carrelé
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Le sol carrelé était composé de carreaux colorés disposés en parfaite symétrie.
C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

sauf, à l'exception de
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
À l'exception d'un miracle, l'équipe ne gagnera pas le championnat.