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A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

siècle; centurie
Meaning
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
Example
The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.
Le vieux château est debout depuis plus de cinq siècles.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

râleur
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
Le vieux râleur se plaignait de tout dans le quartier.
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

castrer
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
L'agriculteur a castré les jeunes taureaux pour les rendre plus faciles à gérer.
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

cession de droits ou de propriété
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
Le traité a abouti à la cession de terres au pays voisin.
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

instruction civique
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
L’instruction civique aide les élèves à comprendre leurs devoirs de citoyens.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

poivre cubèbe
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
Le poivre cubèbe est utilisé dans la cuisine traditionnelle indonésienne.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

comportement / conduire
Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
L'enseignant a dirigé l'examen de manière équitable.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

chaîne; canal; moyen;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
La chaîne de nouvelles a fourni une couverture en direct de l'événement important.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

annuler un ordre
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
Le général a annulé les ordres précédents immédiatement.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

aumônier
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
L'aumônier de l'armée a offert des prières avant la bataille.
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

coïncidence
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
C'était une étrange coïncidence qu'ils aient tous les deux porté la même robe à la fête.
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

pirate
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
Le corsaire a pillé des navires le long de la côte.
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

conceptualiser
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
L'artiste a conceptualisé un nouveau design pour l'exposition.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

transporteur
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
La compagnie aérienne est le plus grand transporteur du pays.
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

avertissement
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
La proposition a été acceptée avec un avertissement.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

spacieux; grand; vaste;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
La salle spacieuse peut accueillir cinq cents personnes.
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

cancérogène
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
La viande transformée contient des composés cancérogènes.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

coma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
Le patient est resté dans le coma pendant plusieurs semaines.
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

éviter habilement ou contourner des obstacles ou des règles
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
Il a essayé de contourner le système de sécurité.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

claustrophobie
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
Il évite les ascenseurs à cause de sa claustrophobie.
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

collecter
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
Je collectionne des timbres comme passe-temps.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

conformation
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
Le scientifique a étudié la conformation moléculaire de la protéine.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

colonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Le régime colonial a supprimé le gouvernement local.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

corail
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
Le corail du récif abrite de nombreuses créatures marines.
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

sculpter
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
L'artiste a sculpté une belle statue en marbre.
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

certain; sûr; sans aucun doute
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
Je suis certain que nous réussirons.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

commettre / accomplir
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Il a commis une grave erreur dans le rapport.
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

cadavre
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Les étudiants en médecine ont disséqué le cadavre pour apprendre l'anatomie humaine.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

captif
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
Le captif a été retenu dans une petite cellule pendant plusieurs mois.
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

choix
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
Le choix améliore la prise de décision.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

clientèle
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
La clientèle du salon comprend de nombreuses personnes de haut niveau.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

chimie
Meaning
the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people
Example
They have great chemistry and work well together.
Ils ont une excellente chimie et travaillent bien ensemble.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

contre-accusation
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
L'avocat a déposé une contre-accusation contre l'accusateur.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

confortable
Meaning
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Example
We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.
Nous nous sommes assis dans un petit café confortable un jour de pluie.
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

contester, défier
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
Elle a décidé de contester les élections contre le titulaire.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

acide citrique
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Ajoutez une pincée d'acide citrique pour préserver la couleur de la confiture de fruits.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

conquérir
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
L'armée a réussi à conquérir le territoire ennemi.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

tondeuse / bateau rapide du XIXe siècle
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
Le barbier a utilisé des tondeuses pour couper ses cheveux.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

durcir par dépôt de sels de calcium
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Avec le temps, le tissu a commencé à se calcifier et a perdu de la flexibilité.
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

farine grossière
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
Elle a utilisé de la farine grossière pour faire du pain maison avec une texture rustique.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

amie de confiance
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
La servante de la reine est devenue sa confidente la plus fidèle.
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

pratique; commode; adapté;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
Le nouveau centre commercial est très pratique pour notre famille.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

tromperie
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Le politicien a été accusé de tromperie pour gagner l'élection.
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

facturer/accuser
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
Le magasin prélève un supplément pour la livraison à domicile.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

sélectionner / éliminer
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Les fermiers ont décidé d'éliminer les animaux malades du troupeau.
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

tapis
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
Le tapis persan dans le salon était un héritage familial.
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

noix de coco
Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.
Nous avons bu de l'eau de coco directement à partir du coco.
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

clairvoyance
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
Elle a prétendu avoir de la clairvoyance et a prédit l'avenir.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

circonstance
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Elle a courageusement géré les circonstances difficiles.
B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

côte
Meaning
the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land
Example
We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
Nous avons conduit le long de la côte pour profiter de la vue.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

commentaire
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
Le commentaire du professeur sur le roman était perspicace.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

correspondre
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Je corresponds régulièrement avec mes vieux amis.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

compiler
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Elle a compilé les données de recherche dans un rapport détaillé.
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

méditer
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
Il s'est assis près de la rivière pour réfléchir à ses projets futurs.
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

caravane
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
La caravane de marchands a traversé le désert avec des chameaux portant des biens précieux.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

contredire
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Ses actions contredisent ses paroles.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

chapitre
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Je viens de terminer le premier chapitre du roman.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

continuité
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
La continuité du projet dépendait de l'obtention de financements supplémentaires.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

à carreaux
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
Il a eu une carrière à carreaux avec de nombreux hauts et bas.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

changement
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
Le changement est inévitable pour la croissance.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

salle de classe
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
L'enseignant est entré dans la salle de classe et a salué les étudiants.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

poulet
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Le poulet pondait des œufs frais chaque matin.
C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

timide, réservé
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
Elle a donné un sourire timide lorsqu'on lui a demandé ses projets.
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

faire face à
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
Elle a dû faire face à beaucoup de pression au travail.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluant
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Les ruisseaux confluent pour former une grande rivière.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

conséquence
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Chaque action a une conséquence.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

crédibilité
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Sa crédibilité en tant que leader reste incontestée.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

catastrophe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Le tremblement de terre a été une catastrophe pour toute la région.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

conseil psychologique
Meaning
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
Example
She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.
Elle a choisi le conseil psychologique pour gérer le stress.
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

curieux
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
Les explorateurs curieux ont posé des questions sur l'Antarctique.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

cuisiner
Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
L'entreprise a préparé le dîner pour la réception du mariage.
B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

confirmation
Meaning
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Example
She received a confirmation email for her appointment.
Elle a reçu un e-mail de confirmation pour son rendez-vous.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

déroutant
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
Les instructions étaient déroutantes et difficiles à suivre.
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.
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

contagieux; infectieux
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
Son rire est contagieux et fait sourire tout le monde.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

catalyseur
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
Son discours a agi comme un catalyseur pour le changement dans la communauté.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

contrer
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
Le médicament aide à contrer les effets secondaires du traitement.
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 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

canonique / accepté
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
Les œuvres de Shakespeare sont considérées comme canoniques dans la littérature anglaise.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

certitude
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
Elle a parlé avec certitude du résultat de l'affaire.
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

calice
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
Le prêtre a levé le calice en or pendant la cérémonie.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

contredire
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
Le scientifique a contredit les résultats de la recherche précédente.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

froisser
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Il a froissé le papier et l'a jeté dans la poubelle.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

grossier, sans sensibilité ou raffinement
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Ses remarques grossières ont offensé tout le monde lors de la réunion.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

cinéaste
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
En tant que véritable cinéaste, elle passe la plupart de ses week-ends à regarder des films classiques.
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

difficile à lire, de mauvais caractère
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Son écriture était difficile à lire et presque illisible.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

chiromancie
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
La vieille femme pratiquait la chiromancie et prédisait l'avenir des voyageurs.
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

couper / clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
Elle a découpé le coupon dans le journal.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

compact; petit et conçu de manière efficace
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
Elle a acheté une voiture compacte qui tient facilement dans des espaces de stationnement petits.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

négligent; imprudent; distrait; négligeant;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
Sa conduite négligente a causé un grave accident sur l'autoroute.
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.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

lait concentré
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
La recette demande une boîte de lait concentré pour rendre le dessert encore plus crémeux.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

fleur de cerisier
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Les fleurs de cerisier fleurissent magnifiquement en avril.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

secret
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
L'espion a mené une opération secrète derrière les lignes ennemies.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

préventif
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
Le rapport offre un message préventif sur les dépenses incontrôlées.
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.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

traverser
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Nous avons traversé la rivière en utilisant un pont en bois.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

prudent, réfléchi, circonspect
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
Les investisseurs doivent être circonspects avant de prendre des décisions.
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

morceau / tronçon
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
Elle a coupé le gâteau en gros morceaux.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

carnel
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
Le livre explore le conflit entre les désirs spirituels et carnels.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

conscience
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Sa conscience au travail a conduit à un projet bien organisé.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

constitution
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Les réformes constitutionnelles assurent l'équité.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

conciliatoire
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Elle a parlé d'un ton conciliant pour apaiser la tension.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

familier
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Ses expressions familières ont rendu le discours plus accessible.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

créer ou inventer
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Il a inventé une histoire pour expliquer son absence.
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

compulsion; contrainte;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
Il ressentait une forte compulsion de vérifier son téléphone toutes les quelques minutes.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

compliqué
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
Son argument était tellement compliqué que personne ne l'a compris.
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

fleur cosmos
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
Les fleurs de cosmos se balançaient doucement dans la brise d'été à travers le pré.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

coûteux
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Leurs erreurs se sont avérées très coûteuses pour l'entreprise.
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

lourd, encombrant, difficile à manipuler
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
Les bagages encombrants l'ont ralenti.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

superficiel
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Il a jeté un coup d'œil superficiel au rapport avant la réunion.
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

confidentiellement
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
L'information a été partagée confidentiellement entre les deux gestionnaires.
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

bonheur
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

contrôlé
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
L'expérience a été menée dans un environnement contrôlé.
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

pourrait
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
Il pouvait nager quand il était enfant.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

poivron
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Ajoutez des poivrons rouges et verts pour rendre le plat coloré et nutritif.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

convoiteux
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
Elle lui lança un regard convoiteux lorsqu'il montra sa nouvelle montre.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congrès
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Le congrès international sur le changement climatique aura lieu l'année prochaine.
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

cruauté; traitement inhumain; comportement causant de la douleur
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
Le documentaire a exposé la cruauté de l'élevage industriel envers les animaux.
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.