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B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

ciment / cimenter
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
Le traité a aidé à cimenter la relation entre les deux pays.
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

système judiciaire
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
Le système judiciaire veille à ce que les lois soient appliquées de manière équitable.
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

tubéreuse
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
Les fleurs de tubéreuse ont rempli l'air du soir de leur parfum céleste.
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

euphorique
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
Les fans étaient euphorique après la victoire de leur équipe.
B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

kilogramme
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
Le sac de riz pèse cinq kilogrammes.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

cravate
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Il a ajusté sa cravate avant la réunion importante.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

espiègle, joueur
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
Le chiot était très espiègle, courant autour du jardin.
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

supposer
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
Je suppose qu'elle sera ici bientôt.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

convaincre
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Elle l'a convaincu de assister à la réunion.
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

a attaqué
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
Les soldats ont attaqué l’ennemi à l’aube.
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

juif
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
Il est juif par héritage et suit les coutumes juives.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

bonheur
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

orthodoxie
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
Le leader religieux a défendu l'orthodoxie de la foi.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

lévrier
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
Le lévrier a gagné la course sur la piste pour chiens.
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

le plus élevé
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
La sécurité de sa famille était la priorité dans son esprit pendant la crise.
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

obsolète
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
Ce logiciel informatique est complètement obsolète.
C1 verb /veks/

vex

agacer
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
Le bruit constant de la construction agace les résidents.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

coupable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La police a attrapé le coupable derrière le vol.
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

pénétrer
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
La balle a pénétré le mur.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

simulation
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
La simulation a aidé les étudiants à comprendre la théorie complexe.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

errant; migratoire; voyageur
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
Le faucon pèlerin est connu pour sa vitesse incroyable.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

oiseau phénix
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
La légende dit que le phénix renaît de ses cendres tous les 500 ans.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

désaveu
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
Le politicien a émis un ferme désaveu des remarques controversées.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

autocratique
Meaning
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
Example
The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.
Le style autocratique du gestionnaire décourageait les employés de partager leurs idées.
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

tourner dans le chaos
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
La ville a été plongée dans le chaos après la panne soudaine.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

chose insignifiante ou de peu d'importance
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
Ne vous inquiétez pas d'une broutille comme celle-ci; cela ne vaut pas votre temps.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

épistémologie
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
L'épistémologie explore la différence entre la croyance justifiée et l'opinion.
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

cheval
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
Le cheval a galopé à travers le champ à grande vitesse.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

olive
Meaning
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
Example
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
L'huile d'olive est considérée comme l'une des huiles de cuisson les plus saines disponibles.
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

pichet
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
Elle versa du jus d'orange frais du pichet en verre dans sa tasse.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

joueur
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
Le joueur expérimenté savait quand plier ses cartes et quand parier gros.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Arbre généalogique
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Créer un arbre généalogique aide à comprendre l'histoire familiale.
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

calomnier
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
Il était furieux lorsqu'il a réalisé qu'ils avaient calomnié sa réputation.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

cataclysmique
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
La guerre a eu des effets cataclysmiques sur l'économie du pays.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

détenir
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
La police a détenu le suspect pour l'interroger.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

autour; autour de; environ
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Regarde autour et tu verras beaucoup de belles fleurs.
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

allusion
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
Son histoire contenait une allusion à un mythe célèbre.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

inné
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
Il a un sens inné de la loyauté.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

document
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Elle a soigneusement documenté toutes les dépenses du voyage.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

paquebot
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
Le luxueux paquebot a accosté au port hier.
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

expurger
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
L’éditeur a décidé d’expurger le roman avant de le réimprimer.
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

glacer
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
Le chef a glacé le gâteau avec du chocolat.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

largement
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
La nouvelle de sa promotion s'est largement répandue dans l'entreprise.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

de manière similaire
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
De la même manière, nous pouvons réussir avec de la détermination et du travail acharné.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

ranci
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
La pièce sentait le ranci après avoir été fermée pendant des mois.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

température optimale
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
L'hiver fournit la température optimale pour l'agriculture.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

commencer
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Je commencerai mes études demain.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

convoiter
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Il convoitait la nouvelle voiture de son voisin.
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

tunnel d'égout
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
L'eau de pluie lourde a coulé à travers le tunnel d'égout sous le pont.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/

Gorgeous

extrêmement beau; attrayant; visuellement impressionnant
Meaning
extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning
Example
The bride looked absolutely gorgeous.
La mariée avait l'air absolument magnifique.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

armure
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
Le chevalier portait une armure lourde pour se protéger lors de la bataille.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

exercice physique
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Elle pratique la calisthénie chaque matin dans le parc.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

réconciliable
Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
Leurs différences sont réconciliables grâce à une communication honnête.
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

génisse
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
L'agriculteur a élevé une génisse pour la production laitière.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervalle
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
Il y avait un court intervalle entre les deux performances.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

chiffre
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
Les messages militaires sont protégés par un chiffre.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

d'un air méfiant
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Elle regarda sa proposition étrange d'un air méfiant.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

salaire; rémunération;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
L'entreprise a augmenté le salaire minimum pour tous les travailleurs.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

comparatif
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
L'étude a montré des résultats comparatifs entre différentes méthodes d'enseignement.
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

sel noir
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
Ajoutez une pincée de sel noir pour rehausser la saveur de la salade de fruits.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

épouvantable
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
La scène de crime était épouvantable.
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

lévitation
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
La structure lévitante est une merveille d'ingénierie.
A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

album
Meaning
A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.
Example
She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.
Elle m'a montré son album de voyage rempli de belles photos.
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

frais généraux
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
L’entreprise a réduit ses frais généraux pour augmenter ses bénéfices.
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.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

arrêter
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
La police arrêtera le suspect demain.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

moto
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Il roule en moto tous les jours pour aller au travail.
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

au-dessus; plus haut
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
L'avion a volé au-dessus des nuages.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

diable
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
L'histoire a averti les enfants de ne pas faire d'accords avec le diable.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

lancer
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
Le pêcheur lance sa ligne dans l'eau.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

fer à friser
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
Elle a utilisé un fer à friser pour coiffer ses cheveux pour la fête.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

destruction; ruine;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Le tremblement de terre a causé une destruction généralisée dans toute la ville.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

quoi
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
Quel est ton nom ?
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

estimable
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Ses réalisations estimables ont inspiré toute la communauté.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

plinthe
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
Le menuisier a peint la plinthe en blanc.
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

ostracisme
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
L'étudiant a fait face à l'ostracisme après avoir enfreint les règles.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

hors service; défectueux
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
L'ancien ordinateur est devenu hors service après la panne du système.
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

treillis
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
L'ingénieur a conçu un solide treillis pour le nouveau pont.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

périmètre
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
Les soldats ont gardé le périmètre du camp.
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

réveiller
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
Le bruit fort a réveillé tout le quartier.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

crématorium
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
Le crématorium était situé près du cimetière.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

déroutant
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
Le scientifique a trouvé les résultats déroutants.
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

ultimatum
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
Le patron lui a donné un ultimatum : améliorez-vous ou vous serez renvoyé.
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

atténuer
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour atténuer la douleur du patient.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

risible
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
L'idée de cochons volants est complètement risible.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

défenseur
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Il est connu comme un défenseur des régimes autoritaires.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

pugnacité
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
L'entraîneur admirait la pugnacité du joueur sur le terrain.
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

conformité
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
La politique a été mise en œuvre conformément au droit international.
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

néolithique
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Les communautés néolithiques ont commencé à pratiquer l'agriculture et à apprivoiser des animaux.
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

défaite
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
L'armée a complètement vaincu les forces ennemies dans la bataille.
B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

présence
Meaning
the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
Example
The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.
L'enseignant prend la présence au début de chaque cours.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

ingénieux
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
Ses idées ingénieuses ont transformé la physique moderne.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

insignifiant, dérisoire
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Ils lui ont proposé une somme dérisoire pour son travail.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

illustrer
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
Sa dévotion illustre un véritable leadership.
C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

recrudescence
Meaning
a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition
Example
Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.
Les responsables de la santé ont averti d'une recrudescence de la rougeole dans plusieurs districts.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

épice
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté une pincée d'épices au curry pour plus de saveur.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

sans bruit; complètement silencieux
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
Elle se déplaçait dans la maison avec des pas silencieux pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

commun, du peuple
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Ses goûts étaient assez communs, il préférait la nourriture simple et des vêtements simples.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

tromperie; fraude; mensonge
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Sa tromperie a été découverte lorsque la vérité sur ses qualifications a été révélée.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

hydromécanique
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
L'hydromécanique fournit la base de l'architecture navale.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

maquillage
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Elle a appliqué du maquillage avant la fête.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

espace insécable
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Utilisez   dans HTML pour ajouter un espace qui ne se casse pas en une nouvelle ligne.
A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

maison
Meaning
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
Example
She finally returned home after a long journey.
Elle est enfin rentrée chez elle après un long voyage.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

inconditionnel
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
Elle a offert son soutien inconditionnel à son ami dans le besoin.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

d'accord
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Tout ira bien.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

inoffensif
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
Son commentaire était totalement inoffensif et n'avait pas l'intention d'offenser qui que ce soit.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

prétention de savoir superficiel
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Son discours était rempli de sciolisme, sans impressionner personne.
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

récapitulation
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
Le professeur a donné une brève récapitulation du cours avant de terminer la classe.
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

qui peut être considéré, pensable
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
La preuve était substantielle et pensable.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

course
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
La course était très excitante, avec de nombreux concurrents.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

design orné
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Le plafond était décoré de délicats motifs arabesques.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

poudre de curcuma
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Ajoutez une pincée de poudre de curcuma au curry pour la couleur et la saveur.
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

rendre nécessaire
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
Les fortes pluies ont rendu l'annulation de l'événement inévitable.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

poésie
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
L'anthologie était remplie de poésie romantique.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

lent; paresseux; inactif
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
L'ordinateur vieux est devenu lent après avoir fonctionné pendant des heures.
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

peut-être; probablement;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
Il pourrait probablement pleuvoir demain.
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

premier
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
Elle était la première à arriver à la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

indistinct
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
Le son des voix était indistinct au loin.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

ample; abondant; suffisant
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Nous avons suffisamment de temps pour terminer le projet avant la date limite.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuffisant
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Son explication manquait de clarté.