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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.
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

mettre en évidence
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
Le professeur a mis en évidence les points les plus importants du texte.
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

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

disprove

démontre que quelque chose est faux
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
Le scientifique a travaillé dur pour prouver que la vieille théorie était fausse.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

rasage
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Il a acheté une nouvelle crème pour le rasage.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeille mâle
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Les abeilles drones ne collectent pas de miel comme les abeilles ouvrières.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

chemin
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
Le chemin étroit menait au jardin caché.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

répandu
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
La corruption était répandue dans l'ancien système gouvernemental.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

squatteur
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
La police a expulsé les squatteurs de la maison abandonnée.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

feuilles de curry
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Les feuilles de curry fraîches ajoutent une saveur authentique aux plats indiens.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

continuum
Meaning
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
Example
Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.
La vie et la mort sont souvent considérées comme faisant partie du même continuum.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionner
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Les deux entreprises ont décidé de fusionner pour augmenter leur part de marché.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

répliquer
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
Le scientifique a essayé de répliquer l'expérience pour plus de précision.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

crédible
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Son histoire était tellement détaillée qu'elle semblait crédible.
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

décaissement
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
Le décaissement des salaires de l'entreprise a été retardé.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

dégradé
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
La monnaie dégradée a perdu la confiance des gens.
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

partialité
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
Le juge a été critiqué pour avoir montré de la partialité dans l'affaire.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

évêque
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
L'évêque a prononcé un sermon puissant lors du service du dimanche.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

s'occuper de
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Elle s'occupe de son frère cadet pendant que leurs parents travaillent.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

impitoyable; cruel;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
Le dictateur impitoyable n'a montré aucune compassion.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

aérodynamique
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
L'aérodynamique d'un avion détermine sa vitesse et son efficacité.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

poubelle
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
Veuillez jeter le papier dans la poubelle après utilisation.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurier
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
L'aventurier a voyagé profondément dans la jungle à la recherche de ruines anciennes.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Le gouvernement a émis un mandat pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

expédition
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
L'expédition des produits a été retardée en raison des conditions météorologiques.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

torrent; courant rapide
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
La forte pluie a créé un torrent d'eau dévalant la montagne.
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

perpétuel
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
Elle avait un amour perpétuel pour sa ville natale.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

bonheur
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

assistant
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
L'assistant du sénateur a organisé la réunion avec les journalistes.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

apparaître
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Elle est apparue soudainement à la porte.
B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

rythme
Meaning
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
Example
The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.
Le rythme de la musique a poussé tout le monde à danser.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

envelopper
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
S'il vous plaît enveloppez le cadeau dans du papier coloré.
B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

ordre
Meaning
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
Example
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
Le général a ordonné aux soldats d'avancer.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

dockeur
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Les dockeurs ont travaillé sans relâche pour décharger la cargaison avant l'aube.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

cicatrice
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
L'accident a laissé une cicatrice permanente sur son front.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

moyens
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
Il n'avait pas l'argent avec lequel acheter une nouvelle maison.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

inspection
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
Le bâtiment a passé l'inspection de sécurité la semaine dernière.
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

dogme
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
Le leader religieux s'est strictement conformé au dogme traditionnel.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

querelle, inimitié
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Les deux familles sont en conflit depuis des générations.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

visqueux
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.
Le miel est un liquide visqueux qui coule lentement.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

le noyau de quelque chose; la partie comestible d'une noix ou d'une graine
Meaning
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
Example
The kernel of the argument was about fairness.
Le noyau de l'argument concernait l'équité.
A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

adolescent
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.
Les adolescents aiment souvent passer du temps avec leurs amis.
C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

martin-pêcheur
Meaning
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
Example
The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.
Le martinet coloré plongea dans l'étang pour attraper un poisson.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nord-est
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
La tempête se déplace vers le nord-est.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

flatteur
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Son comportement flatteur agacé ses collègues.
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

château français
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
Ils sont restés dans un magnifique château en France.
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

valider
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
Le scientifique a travaillé dur pour valider les résultats de l'expérience.
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.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

échapper
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
Le voleur a réussi à échapper à la police.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

bouleversement
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
L'entreprise a connu un grand bouleversement après la démission soudaine de son PDG.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

rempart
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Les soldats se tenaient sur le rempart, observant l'ennemi approcher.
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

examen oral
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Les épreuves de Viva Voce évaluent les compétences en communication.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

moralité
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
La morale de l'histoire est toujours de dire la vérité.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

à travers
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
Le pont s'étend à travers la rivière.
A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

rester
Meaning
to remain in the same place; to continue being
Example
Please stay here until I return.
S'il vous plaît, restez ici jusqu'à ce que je revienne.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

intangible
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
La confiance est une qualité intangible dans les relations.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

journaliste
Meaning
a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media
Example
The journalist covered the political event.
Le journaliste a couvert l'événement politique.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

royal
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La famille royale a assisté à la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

annexion
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
L'annexion de la région a suscité une condamnation internationale.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

unction
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
Le prêtre a accompli l'unction sacrée avec solennité.
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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

défigurer
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Le feu a défiguré le vieux bâtiment.
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

Identification des utilisateurs, logiciels ou adresses IP comme sûrs et fiables
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
Seules les applications vérifiées sont autorisées via la liste blanche.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

douteux
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Elle lui a lancé un regard douteux après avoir entendu son excuse.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

tirer
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Veuillez tirer la porte pour l'ouvrir.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

inexpliquable
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
La disparition soudaine du fichier était inexpliquable.
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

récent; nouveau; actuel;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
Les changements récents dans les modèles climatiques préoccupent les scientifiques.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

interdire
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
La nouvelle loi interdira l'utilisation de produits chimiques nuisibles dans l'agriculture.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

séminaire
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Il a décidé de s'inscrire dans un séminaire pour étudier la théologie.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

moqueries amicales
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
Leur amitié était pleine de railleries légères.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

rumeur; commérage; nouvelle
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
Il y a une rumeur selon laquelle l'entreprise fermera le mois prochain.
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

pêche
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
La pêche était parfaitement mûre et juteuse lorsque je l'ai mordue.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

fortuit
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
Leur rencontre était purement fortuite.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

fumée
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
La fumée des véhicules aggrave la qualité de l'air.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

convertisseur
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
L’ingénieur a utilisé un convertisseur pour transformer le courant alternatif en continu.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

corporation
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
La corporation a investi massivement dans des projets d'énergie renouvelable.
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

légèrement
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
La température a légèrement augmenté aujourd'hui.
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

dénommer
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
La monnaie a été dénommée en dollars.
C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

réflexif; introspectif
Meaning
directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself
Example
She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.
Elle est devenue plus réflexive sur son comportement après les retours.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

désagréable
Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
Example
The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.
Le tas d'ordures a créé une vue désagréable dans le parc.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

ralentir
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
La voiture a commencé à ralentir à l'approche du feu de circulation.
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

transition démographique
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
La transition démographique indique un changement vers une société vieillissante.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

stagnant; immobile; sans développement
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
L'eau stagnante dans l'étang était recouverte d'algues.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

involontairement; par erreur
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
Elle a accidentellement supprimé le fichier important en nettoyant son ordinateur.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

manuellement; avec un effort physique;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Les données ont été saisies manuellement dans le système.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

argent
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
L'anneau en argent scintillait sous la lumière du soleil.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

sacrificiel
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
L'agneau a été utilisé comme offrande sacrificielle dans le rituel.
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

bol
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
Elle a servi la soupe dans un grand bol en céramique.
B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

unanime
Meaning
fully in agreement; shared by all
Example
The committee reached a unanimous decision.
Le comité a pris une décision unanime.
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

privilégié
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Les membres bénéficient d'un traitement préférentiel au club.
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.
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

prédateur
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
Les lions sont des prédateurs puissants dans la savane.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

agriculture et élevage
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Les techniques appropriées d'élevage améliorent la santé du bétail.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Le scientifique a observé un animalcule se déplaçant sous le microscope.
B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

instruit; cultivé; avisé
Meaning
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
Example
She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
Elle est très instruite sur l'histoire ancienne.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

membre
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Il s'est cassé un membre en grimpant à l'arbre.
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hautement
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
Elle est hautement respectée dans son domaine.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

syndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Le syndrome de Down affecte le développement physique et mental d'une personne.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

bénéficiaire
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
Le bénéficiaire du fonds de bourses a exprimé une sincère gratitude.
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

détenteur
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
Le détenteur de la terre a construit une nouvelle maison.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

restriction, critique
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
La nouvelle loi a imposé une restriction sévère à la liberté d'expression.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

métro
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
Je prends le métro pour aller au travail tous les matins parce que c'est plus rapide que de conduire.
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

aberrant
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement aberrant a choqué tout le monde à la réunion.
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

mesures
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
Les mesures d'atténuation se concentrent sur la réduction des émissions.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

croire
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Je crois au travail acharné et au dévouement.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

imprenable
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
La forteresse était considérée comme imprenable par l'ennemi.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

imperfection
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Elle a accepté son imperfection comme faisant partie de l’humanité.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

sans doute
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Elle est sans doute la joueuse la plus talentueuse de l’équipe.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

ajusté au risque
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Les rendements ajustés au risque prennent en compte à la fois le bénéfice potentiel et la perte.
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

un signe de bonne ou mauvaise chance future
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
Beaucoup de gens considèrent qu'un chat noir traversant votre chemin est un mauvais présage.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

environnant
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Les collines environnantes étaient couvertes de brume.
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

impossible à persuader
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
Elle est restée impossible à persuader malgré tous nos arguments.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

mobilité
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
La mobilité des travailleurs est essentielle pour le succès du projet.
C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

embrouiller
Meaning
To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.
Example
The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.
Les instructions compliquées ont embrouillé les nouveaux employés.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

isoler
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Le moine a choisi de s'isoler dans les montagnes.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

s'abstenir
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Veuillez vous abstenir de fumer dans cette zone.
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

téléphone
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
J'ai besoin de charger mon téléphone.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

effacer
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
Le temps avait effacé les lettres sur la vieille pierre tombale.
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

abandon
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
L’enfant a souffert d’une profonde douleur émotionnelle à cause de l’abandon.