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C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibiscus
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Les fleurs rouges vives d'hibiscus décoraient l'entrée de la maison.
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

pomodoro
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
La technique Pomodoro améliore la productivité.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

sophistiquer
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Voyager à l'étranger a aidé à sophistiquer sa vision du monde.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

échec; défaut; faiblesse
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Son seul échec est qu'il parle trop pendant les réunions.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

attirant
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
Elle avait un sourire attrayant qui a charmé tout le monde.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

libéral; tolérant; généreux; progressiste dans la pensée
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Elle a une attitude libérale envers différentes cultures et croyances.
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

défi
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
La pollution plastique représente un défi important pour la santé mondiale.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

quintette
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
Le quintette de jazz a joué magnifiquement.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

prélude
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
Il a fait quelques remarques préliminaires avant que la conférence ne commence.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

exploitation minière
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
L'exploitation minière dans cette région a augmenté ces dernières années.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

décryptage
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Les hackers ont tenté de décrypter des données classifiées.
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

impasse
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
Les négociations ont atteint un impasse après que les deux parties aient refusé de faire des compromis.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

fibre
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
Les fruits et légumes sont riches en fibres.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

détection
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
La détection de fraude dans le système a été rapide.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

distinct; unique; clair; reconnaissable
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
Chaque peinture a son propre style et caractère distinct.
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

menthe; maison de la monnaie
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
Elle a ajouté des feuilles de menthe fraîche au thé pour un goût rafraîchissant.
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

concurrence
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
Le projet a été complété avec la concurrence de tous les départements.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

superflu
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Son discours contenait trop de détails superflus.
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

se promener lentement
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Nous avons flâné le long de la rivière, nous arrêtant de temps en temps pour observer les bateaux.
B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

deux tiers
Meaning
a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.
Example
Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.
Deux tiers des étudiants ont réussi l'examen.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

sifflements ou cris de désapprobation ou de harcèlement sexuel
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
L'actrice a ignoré les catcalls de la foule.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psychologue
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Le psychologue l'a aidé à faire face à son anxiété.
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

salé
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
L'estuaire du fleuve contenait de l'eau salée.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

décoration; ornement; prix;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La décoration de Noël a transformé la pièce ordinaire en un merveilleux pays des merveilles festives.
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

attaquer
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
Les forces ennemies ont attaqué à l'aube.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

voisin; du côté
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mon voisin est très amical et serviable.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

insensible, naturel
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Il est resté impassible face à la critique et a continué à travailler dur.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

mélodieux
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
La voix mélodieuse du chanteur a enchanté le public.
C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

rire discrètement
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
Les étudiants ont ri discrètement lorsque le professeur a fait une erreur.
B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

kiwi
Meaning
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
Example
I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.
J'adore manger des kiwis frais pour le petit déjeuner.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

bénédiction
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
La pluie était une bénédiction pour les agriculteurs frappés par la sécheresse.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

parodie
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
Le spectacle comique présentait une parodie de politiciens célèbres.
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

anglais
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
Elle apprend l'anglais pour étudier à l'étranger.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

correspondant
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
Le correspondant étranger a rapporté en direct depuis Paris.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

exigeant
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Elle est connue pour ses normes exigeantes en design.
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

représailles
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
Le pays a menacé de représailles contre tout acte d'agression.
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

illuminer
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
Les réverbères illuminent la route la nuit.
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

divers; varié; mélangé
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
La boîte contenait des objets divers de différentes époques.
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

christianisme
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
Le christianisme a des millions de fidèles dans le monde entier.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Elle a écrit une critique élogieuse du nouveau livre.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

soumis; obéissant; humble
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Elle est devenue soumise après des années de traitement sévère.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

frelon
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Le frelon a construit son nid sous le toit.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

circonlocution
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
Le discours du politicien était rempli de circonlocutions.
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

imperfection
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
Le miroir avait une petite imperfection sur la surface.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

courge éponge
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
La courge éponge peut être mangée lorsqu'elle est jeune ou séchée pour fabriquer des éponges naturelles.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

ressentir
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Elle a commencé à ressentir la critique constante de son patron.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brusque
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Sa réponse brusque a mis fin à la conversation.
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

acquérir
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
Les bénévoles acquièrent de nouvelles compétences grâce à leurs expériences.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

bonheur
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

médiation
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
La médiation a aidé à résoudre le conflit entre les deux équipes.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

mace / sceptre
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
Le garde portait un mace comme symbole d'autorité.
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

mâchoire
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
Elle s'est cassé la mâchoire dans l'accident.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

rejet
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Son rejet de l'offre a surpris tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

naphta
Meaning
A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
Example
The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.
L'usine stockait des barils de naphta pour un usage industriel.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

farfelu
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Son explication pour être en retard était un peu farfelue.
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

d'après-guerre
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
La période d'après-guerre a vu une croissance économique significative.
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

ressentir; expérimenter; toucher
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
Je me sens heureux quand je vois mes amis.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

exploit
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Gravir le mont Everest fut un exploit remarquable.
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

produire
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
L'usine produit des voitures.
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

la vie animale d'une région particulière
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
La faune de la savane africaine comprend des lions et des éléphants.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antiesclavagiste
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Le mouvement antiesclavagiste a gagné en importance au XIXe siècle.
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

détester
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
Il déteste être en retard aux réunions.
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

rame
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
Le bureau a commandé dix rames de papier.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

diplomate
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
Le diplomate a géré les négociations avec grande tact.
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

similaire
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
Sa réaction était semblable à un choc.
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

juillet
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
Juillet est souvent le mois le plus chaud de l’année.
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

habile
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
Un programmeur habile peut écrire des codes complexes sans effort.
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

étudiant universitaire
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
Les collégiens se préparaient pour le festival culturel.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

fins et fragiles
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Ses cheveux fins soufflaient doucement dans la brise.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

discours de conclusion
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
La pérotation du politicien a fait applaudir le public avec enthousiasme.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

lioniser
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
La presse a commencé à lioniser le jeune scientifique après sa découverte.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

célibataire
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
Il a trente-cinq ans et il est toujours célibataire.
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

accoutumer
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Il lui a fallu un moment pour s'adapter au nouvel environnement.
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

chou-rave
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
Le chou-rave peut être mangé cru dans des salades ou cuit dans des currys.
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

régénération
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
La régénération du sol est nécessaire pour une agriculture durable.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

immersion
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
L'immersion des zones côtières est une préoccupation majeure en raison de l'élévation du niveau de la mer.
C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

abstème
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
Elle a vécu une vie abstemie, évitant tous les luxes.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

incommode
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
Nous avons dû rester dans une chambre inconfortable pendant le voyage.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

partie essentielle, noyau
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
La partie essentielle de son argument était que l'honnêteté est la plus importante.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

figue
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
L'arbre de figuier dans notre jardin produit des fruits délicieux chaque été.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

vaporeux; vague
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
L'air du matin était rempli de brume vaporeuse.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

s'efforcer
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Elle s'efforce d'être la meilleure élève de sa classe.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

infantile
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement infantile a embarrassé tout le monde à la réunion.
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

absurde, ridicule
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
L'idée que les cochons puissent voler est absurde.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

locatif
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
En latin, le cas locatif est utilisé pour indiquer un lieu.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

en dessous; sous
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Le trésor repose sous l'arbre ancien.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dynamique
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
La vie coule dans un courant dynamique.
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

dépendance au défilement
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
La dépendance au défilement est une préoccupation croissante parmi les utilisateurs de smartphones.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

le moins préparé
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Le Bangladesh est parmi les moins préparés à l'adaptation au climat.
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

inflationniste
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour contrôler les pressions inflationnistes.
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

alimenté par la technologie
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
Le secteur agricole devient de plus en plus axé sur la technologie pour une efficacité accrue.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

métabolisme
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
L'exercice stimule le métabolisme et brûle des calories.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

libéraliste
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Il est un libéraliste bien connu qui défend les droits de l'homme.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

port / abriter
Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
Il a continué à abriter du ressentiment envers son ancien patron.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

proverbe
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Il y a un vieux proverbe qui dit que c'est la pratique qui rend parfait.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

sérieusement
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
Elle a pris la question très sérieusement.
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

bavard
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
Tout le monde a évité le bavard à la fête parce qu'il ne laissait jamais les autres parler.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

jouer joyeusement
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Les enfants ont joué joyeusement dans le jardin toute l'après-midi.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiatique
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
Elle adore la culture asiatique.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

méprisable
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
Ses actions imprudentes l'ont rendu méprisable aux yeux de ses collègues.
C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

inactif; calme; paisible;
Meaning
quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest
Example
The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.
Le volcan est resté inactif pendant plus d'un siècle.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

bonheur
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

numération
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
L'enseignant a expliqué les bases de la numération aux étudiants.
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

exploration
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
L'exploration spatiale a élargi notre compréhension de l'univers.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

parler de manière évasive
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Le politicien a donné une réponse évasive à la question difficile.
B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

efficacement
Meaning
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Example
The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.
L'équipe a travaillé efficacement ensemble pour terminer le projet à temps.
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

un
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
Un seul étudiant a répondu à la question.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

général
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
Il a fait un commentaire général sur le projet.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

estrade
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
Le politicien a fait un discours depuis l'estrade.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

aveugle ou ignorant
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
L'approche purblinde du problème a conduit à de nombreuses erreurs.
C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

reculer
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
Les eaux de l'inondation ont commencé à reculer après que la pluie lourde se soit arrêtée.
B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

anxieux; préoccupé
Meaning
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern
Example
She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
Elle se sentait anxieuse à propos de son prochain entretien d'embauche.
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

spécifique à la région
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
Les impacts du changement climatique sont spécifiques à la région.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

condescendant
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Son ton condescendant a offensé le public.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

invité
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
Elle a été invitée à la fête.
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

sucre
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
Veuillez ajouter deux cuillères à café de sucre à mon café.
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

insouciant; léger de cœur;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
Elle vivait une vie insouciante, voyageant autour du monde sans aucune inquiétude.
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
Son silence en disait plus que des mots.
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

se débarrasser
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
J'ai besoin de débarrasser la maison de tout le désordre.
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

rainure / rythme
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
Le DJ a fait danser la foule sur le groove.