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B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

difficile
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
L'escalade de la montagne était difficile mais gratifiante.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

particulièrement
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Elle est particulièrement friande de la cuisine italienne.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

rénne
Meaning
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
Example
Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.
Le renne du Père Noël a tiré son traîneau à travers le ciel.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

chenille
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
La chenille a mangé toutes les feuilles de la plante.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

calculer
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Je dois calculer le coût total.
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

mériter
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
Elle a travaillé dur et mérite une reconnaissance.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

cascade
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
La magnifique cascade attire des milliers de touristes chaque année.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automatique
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Cette voiture a une transmission automatique.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

essentiel
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
L'eau est essentielle pour la vie.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

naviguer avec des voiles
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Ils ont navigué à travers l'océan Atlantique l'été dernier.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

défini; clair; spécifique
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Nous avons besoin d'une réponse définitive pour demain.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

livre
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
Le prix du livre est de cinq livres.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

région; zone; territoire
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Cette région est célèbre pour sa production de vin.
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

empire
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
L'Empire romain a duré des siècles.
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

électeur
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
Les électeurs se sont alignés devant le bureau de vote pour déposer leur bulletin.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

ancien
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Il est un ancien président de l'association.
B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

recommandation
Meaning
a suggestion that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Example
I got this job based on a recommendation from my professor.
J'ai obtenu ce travail grâce à une recommandation de mon professeur.
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

adhésion
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
L'adhésion du pays à l'organisation a marqué 50 ans.
B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

installation
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
L'installation était bien entretenue.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

gâcher
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
La pluie a gâché l'événement en plein air.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

tablette
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Elle a pris une tablette pour soulager son mal de tete.
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

variété; diversité
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
Le restaurant propose une large variété de plats internationaux.
B1 noun /ˈref.ər.əns/

Reference

référence
Meaning
the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information
Example
Please provide references to support your research claims.
Veuillez fournir des références pour étayer vos revendications de recherche.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

dépense; frais;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
Les frais de voyage pour le voyage d'affaires ont été couverts par l'entreprise.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

vallée
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
La vallée verte s'étendait sur des kilomètres entre les montagnes.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

milieu
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
Elle a rejoint le projet à la mi-juin.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

atelier
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
L'atelier s'est concentré sur l'amélioration des compétences techniques des jeunes professionnels.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

arrêt
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
Le navire s'arrête aux îles Malouines.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

paysage
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
Le paysage montagneux était à couper le souffle avec ses sommets enneigés et ses vallées verdoyantes.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

frotter
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Elle a frotté ses mains ensemble pour les garder au chaud.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

raison; motif;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Elle a travaillé des heures supplémentaires pour le bien de l'avenir de sa famille.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

forêt tropicale
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
La forêt tropicale amazonienne abrite des millions d'espèces.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramatique; soudain et frappant; excitant et impressionnant
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
Le coucher du soleil dramatique a peint le ciel de couleurs brillantes.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

faute de frappe
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Le rapport était plein de fautes de frappe.
B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

combiné
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
L'effort combiné de l'équipe a conduit au succès.
B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

réduction
Meaning
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.
La réduction des gaz à effet de serre est un objectif mondial majeur.
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

cocktail
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Elle a commandé un cocktail au bar.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

constant; invariable; stable
Meaning
occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady
Example
The machine runs at a constant speed.
La machine fonctionne à une vitesse constante.
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

avoir l'intention
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
J'ai l'intention de finir ce projet d'ici demain.
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.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

générer
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La machine génère de l'électricité.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

déception
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Son visage montrait une profonde déception après avoir entendu les résultats.
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

coutume; pratique; droit de douane;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
Il est d'usage local de retirer ses chaussures avant d'entrer dans la maison de quelqu'un.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

approuver
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
Le comité approuvera la nouvelle politique demain.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

décennie
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
Le pays a beaucoup changé au cours de la dernière décennie.
B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

réflexion
Meaning
Serious thought or consideration about something.
Example
The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.
La réflexion du passé remplit son cœur de tristesse.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

prononciation
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Sa prononciation des mots français s’est beaucoup améliorée.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

énorme; gigantesque; colossal
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
L'éléphant était énorme et pesait plusieurs tonnes.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

titre principal
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
Le scandale a fait la une des journaux.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

texture lisse et riche comme la crème
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Elle a versé une sauce crémeuse sur les pâtes.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

fer à repasser
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
J'ai besoin d'utiliser le fer à repasser pour rendre ma chemise nette pour la réunion.
B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

ligne d'arrivée
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
Elle a sprinté jusqu'à la ligne d'arrivée et a gagné la course.
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

analyse
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
L'analyse des données est cruciale pour les modèles d'apprentissage automatique.
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

citer
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants de citer l'auteur célèbre dans leurs essais.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

bonheur
Meaning
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
Example
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

vide
Meaning
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
Example
The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.
Le scientifique a créé une chambre à vide pour l'expérience.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

splendide; magnifique; impressionnant
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Le château semblait splendide au coucher du soleil.
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

écureuil
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
L'écureuil a ramassé des noix pour l'hiver.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

traducteur
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
Le traducteur a aidé les touristes à comprendre le guide.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

visible; clair; apparent
Meaning
able to be seen; noticeable; apparent
Example
The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.
Le sommet de la montagne était clairement visible depuis notre chambre d'hôtel.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

courageusement
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
Le pompier est entré courageusement dans le bâtiment en feu.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

frustré
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
Elle s'est sentie frustrée après avoir échoué à l'examen.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

femme au foyer
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Elle a choisi d’être femme au foyer pour élever ses enfants.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

séparé
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
Ils vivent dans des maisons séparées depuis le divorce.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

engagement
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
Le président a réaffirmé son engagement envers la protection de l'environnement.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

portrait
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
L'artiste a peint un beau portrait de sa femme.
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

tortilla
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
Elle a enveloppé les légumes dans une tortilla chaude.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

gang
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
Le gang a été arrêté par la police hier soir.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

atmosphère
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
L'atmosphère nous protège des radiations solaires nuisibles.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

impatient; enthousiaste; avide; excité
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
Elle était impatiente de commencer son nouveau travail.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

ingrédient
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
La farine est un ingrédient clé pour faire du pain.
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

hébergement
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
L'hôtel offre un hébergement confortable aux touristes.
B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

oxygène. Un gaz incolore et inodore, essentiel pour la vie.
Meaning
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
Example
Oxygen is vital for life.
L'oxygène est vital pour la vie.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

chercheurs d'aventures
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
La vallée de Sajek est une destination populaire pour les chercheurs d'aventures.
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

torche; lampe de poche
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
Utilisez la torche pour vous reperez dans le noir.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

bourdonnement
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
J’ai entendu le téléphone bourdonner pendant la réunion.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

intérieur
Meaning
Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.
Example
She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.
Elle a partagé ses pensées intérieures avec sa meilleure amie.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Relatif à l'entreprise/corporation
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
La responsabilité sociale des entreprises est importante pour les entreprises modernes.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

différer
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Les opinions diffèrent sur cette question.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

logement
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
Le gouvernement travaille à fournir des logements abordables pour tous.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

dette
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Des niveaux élevés de dette peuvent conduire à une crise financière.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

fondre
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
La glace a fondu au soleil.
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

petit-fils
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Son petit-fils lui rend visite chaque week-end.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

enveloppe
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Elle a scellé la lettre dans une enveloppe et l'a envoyée.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

inutile; superflu
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
La réunion était inutile puisque toutes les décisions avaient déjà été prises.
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

cuisinière à riz électrique
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
Le cuiseur de riz s'éteint automatiquement lorsque le riz est parfaitement cuit.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

équipage
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
L'équipage du navire a travaillé sans relâche pendant la tempête.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

continu
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
L'usine fonctionne selon un emploi du temps continu de 24 heures.
B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

déballer
Meaning
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
Example
After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.
Après être rentrée à la maison, elle a commencé à déballer sa valise.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

citoyenneté
Meaning
the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties
Example
He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.
Il a demandé la citoyenneté américaine après y avoir vécu pendant dix ans.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

encourageant; motivant
Meaning
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
Example
The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.
Les mots encourageants du professeur ont motivé les élèves.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

graisses
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Les graisses saines des noix et des avocats soutiennent la fonction cérébrale.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

totalement; complètement
Meaning
completely; wholly; fully
Example
The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.
Le bâtiment a été complètement détruit dans l'incendie.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

prier
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Beaucoup de gens prient pour la paix dans le monde.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

maudire / juron
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Il a maudit le système injuste dans son discours.
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

sécuriser
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
S'il vous plaît sécurisez la porte avant de partir.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

création; invention
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
La dernière création de l'artiste a été exposée à la galerie d'art moderne.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

optimiste
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Il est resté optimiste malgré les défis.
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

crier
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Elle a crié quand elle a vu l'araignée.
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

supplémentaire
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
L'enseignant a donné des devoirs supplémentaires aux élèves.
B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

allée
Meaning
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Example
She walked down the aisle to find her seat.
Elle a marché dans l'allée pour trouver son siège.
B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

retraité
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
Mon grand-père retraité aime jardiner pendant son temps libre.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

appareils électroménagers
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Les appareils électroménagers modernes améliorent la commodité.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

éclairage
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
L'éclairage du restaurant a créé une atmosphère chaleureuse et confortable.
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

limite; restriction
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
Il y a une limite de vitesse sur cette route.
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

progressivement; petit à petit
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
Le temps est devenu progressivement plus chaud au printemps.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

mélodie; composition musicale; tonalité musicale
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Elle fredonnait une belle mélodie tout en travaillant dans le jardin.
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

leçons audio
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Les leçons audio sont utiles pour les compétences d'écoute.
B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

tortue
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
La tortue a traversé lentement le jardin.
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

architecture
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
L'architecture ancienne est fascinante.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

théière
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Elle a versé de l'eau chaude dans la théière pour préparer du thé.
B1 noun /juːˈten.səlz/

Utensils

ustensiles
Meaning
tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
Example
Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner.
Veuillez laver tous les ustensiles de cuisine après avoir préparé le dîner.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

ancien; précieux;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Elle a collectionné des meubles antiques de l'époque victorienne.
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentueux/talentueuse
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Elle est une musicienne talentueuse qui joue de plusieurs instruments.
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

à l'envers
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
L'image était accrochée à l'envers sur le mur.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

sans-abri
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
L'organisation aide les sans-abri à trouver un abri.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

installation
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
L'entreprise a présenté un nouveau set-up pour l'agencement du bureau.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

simple
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Elle portait une robe blanche simple pour la cérémonie.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

prime
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Elle a reçu une prime de fin d'année pour ses excellentes performances au travail.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

impatient
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
Elle est devenue impatiente en attendant dans la longue file.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

départ
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
Le départ du train a été retardé de trente minutes en raison de problèmes techniques.