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B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

tâche
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
Laver la vaisselle est ma tâche la moins préférée.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

rumeur
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Il y a une rumeur que l'entreprise va fusionner l'année prochaine.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

séparément
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Ils ont décidé de voyager séparément à la conférence.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

bonheur
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Cigogne
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
La cigogne a construit son nid sur le sommet de la cheminée haute.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

exercer
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Il a exercé toute sa force pour soulever la boîte lourde.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

joyeux
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
Elle s’est sentie joyeuse en entendant la bonne nouvelle.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

battement du cœur
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotter les yeux aide à normaliser le battement du cœur.
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

consultatif
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
Le comité sert dans une capacité consultative auprès du conseil d'administration.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

limitation
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
La limitation des données affecte les décisions politiques.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

vacance; une position ou un espace vide
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
Il y a une vacance pour un ingénieur logiciel dans notre entreprise.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

bord; limite; seuil
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Elle était sur le point de pleurer.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

pardonneur
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Elle a une nature pardonneuse et garde rarement des rancunes.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

multitâche
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Le multitasking réduit l'efficacité.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

environnant
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Les collines environnantes étaient couvertes de brume.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

coéquipier
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Il a félicité son coéquipier après avoir marqué le but.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

sexuel
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
La santé sexuelle des individus est un sujet important en médecine moderne.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

soupirer
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Elle a soupiré de soulagement lorsqu'elle a entendu la bonne nouvelle.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

effet de levier
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
L'effet de levier amplifie vos efforts et augmente l'échelle de votre travail.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

médiéval
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
Le château est un monument médiéval célèbre.
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

préface
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
L'auteur a expliqué sa motivation dans la préface.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

procès; essai
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Le procès pour meurtre a duré trois semaines au tribunal du comté.
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

identifier avec précision
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
Le détective a pu localiser l'emplacement exact du suspect.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

empiler ou entasser
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Il a empilé les livres soigneusement sur l'étagère.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

canelle
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
La cannelle est souvent utilisée dans la pâtisserie et les desserts.
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

distraite
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
Il est tellement distrait qu'il oublie souvent ses clés.
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

insécurité
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
Son insécurité l'a fait douter de ses capacités.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

forgeron
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Le forgeron a martelé le fer chaud en un fer à cheval.
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

récepteur
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Elle a soulevé le récepteur pour répondre à l'appel téléphonique.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

alignement
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
L'événement mettait en vedette un alignement d'artistes de renommée internationale.
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

remarque
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
Elle a fait une remarque sur le temps.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

explicitement
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Les instructions ont été écrites explicitement pour éviter toute confusion.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

slogan
Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
La campagne a utilisé un slogan puissant pour inspirer les gens.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitif; de base; brut; sous-développé; simple
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
La tribu utilise encore des outils primitifs pour chasser et cultiver.
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

artisanat
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
Le marché local présentait de magnifiques artisanats fabriqués par des artisans qualifiés de la région.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

marée
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Les pêcheurs attendaient la marée haute pour lancer leurs bateaux.
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

perfection
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
L'artiste a passé des années à essayer d'atteindre la perfection dans ses peintures.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

effet de serre
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
L'effet de serre augmente les températures mondiales.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

administrer
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
L'infirmière administrera le vaccin à tous les patients.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

instable
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
Elle se sentait instable après le long voyage.
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

intellectuels
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
Les intellectuels ont protesté contre la domination.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostiquer
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Le médecin l'a diagnostiqué avec une pneumonie.
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

expédition
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
L'expédition d'escalade de montagne a nécessité des mois de planification et de préparation minutieuse.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

observer
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Le jour est observé chaque année pour sensibiliser.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

bec
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
L'aigle a un bec pointu pour déchirer la viande.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

quart-arrière
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
Le quart-arrière a lancé une passe parfaite.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

bonheur
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

réticent; récalcitrant;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
Il ne voulait pas partager son secret avec qui que ce soit.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

allée privée
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
La voiture était garée dans l'allée privée près du jardin.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

attentif; vigilant; alerte
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
L'étudiant attentif écoutait attentivement chaque mot que le professeur disait.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

prétention
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Il n'a fait aucune prétention d'être intéressé par la conversation.
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

salle
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Elle a été admise dans la salle des enfants.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

impatience
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Son impatience grandissait à mesure que la réunion s'éternisait.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

séminaire
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Le professeur a invité tous les étudiants à assister au séminaire sur le changement climatique.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agricole
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Les progrès agricoles améliorent la sécurité alimentaire.
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

sécurité énergétique
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
La sécurité énergétique assure une fourniture constante.
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

esthétique
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
Un bon design esthétique améliore l'attrait du produit.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

au milieu de
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
L'équipe est restée calme au milieu du chaos.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

répétition; entraînement d'une performance
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
La dernière répétition avant la soirée d'ouverture s'est déroulée parfaitement.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

coalition
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Plusieurs partis ont formé une coalition pour faire adopter la nouvelle loi.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

ironique
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Son ton ironique a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

escalader
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
La population vieillissante est en train d'escalader à un rythme alarmant.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

enterrement
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
La cérémonie de l'enterrement a eu lieu l'après-midi.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

pleurer
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Ils se sont réunis pour pleurer la perte de leur ami.
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

théoricien
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
Le théoricien politique a expliqué l'impact de la démocratie sur les structures sociales.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorance
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Son ignorance des compétences informatiques de base a rendu difficile pour lui de trouver un emploi.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

sportif
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
C'est un véritable sportif, toujours juste et respectueux envers ses adversaires.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolique
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
La colombe est symbolique de la paix et de la liberté.
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

nominer
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
Le comité a décidé de la nominer pour le prix.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

réalité virtuelle
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La réalité virtuelle (VR) est largement utilisée dans les jeux et les simulations de formation.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

présenter quelque chose de faux comme réel; faire semblant
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Il a essayé de faire passer la montre contrefaite pour une marque de luxe.
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

parentalité
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
Une parentalité efficace aide les enfants à développer la confiance en soi et l'indépendance.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

midi
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
Le soleil est le plus brillant à midi quand il est directement au-dessus.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

lutter
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
De nombreuses régions luttent pour se remettre de la crise économique.
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 ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

capitalisme
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
Le capitalisme favorise l'innovation et la concurrence.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psychiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
Elle a décidé d'étudier la psychiatrie pour aider les personnes ayant des problèmes de santé mentale.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

s'écrier
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
Elle s'est exclamée de joie en voyant le cadeau.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifié
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Les causes profondes du problème doivent être identifiées.
B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

revenus
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
Les revenus de l'entreprise ont augmenté de 10 % cette année.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

convaincant; crédible; persuasif; capable de faire croire quelque chose à quelqu'un
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
Son argument convaincant a gagné l'ensemble du jury.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

autonomie
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
L'autonomie aide à construire la confiance.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Il a travaillé dur pour réaliser ses rêves.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

à vie
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
Ils sont restés amis pour la vie.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompette
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
Le soldat a joué de la trompette pour signaler les troupes.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

concevoir
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Les ingénieurs ont conçu une nouvelle méthode pour réduire les coûts.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

garde forestier
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Le garde forestier a guidé les touristes à travers le sentier forestier.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

consultation
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
La consultation était essentielle.
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

suggérer
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
Son ton semblait impliquer qu'elle était contrariée.
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

directeur / conducteur
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
Le conducteur agita sa baguette pour commencer l'orchestre.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

non fiable; ne peut être fait confiance ou dépendre de
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
La vieille voiture est peu fiable et tombe souvent en panne.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

retenir
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
L'entreprise a décidé de retenir ses employés expérimentés.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

citron vert
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Ajoutez une tranche de citron vert à votre boisson.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

sculpture; art de créer des objets par sculpture
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
Le musée présente une sculpture grecque ancienne.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

quantitatif
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
L'étude fournit des preuves quantitatives des effets du changement climatique.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

reste; ce qui reste
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
Le reste de la nourriture a été stocké dans le réfrigérateur.
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

évoluer
Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
Au fil du temps, l'entreprise a évolué pour devenir une marque mondiale.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

gifler
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Elle était tellement en colère qu'elle l'a giflé sur le visage.
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

inflammation
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
L'inflammation chronique peut entraîner des maladies graves.
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

viande de mouton
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
Le restaurant sert un délicieux curry de viande de mouton avec du riz.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

sensation; excitation; agitation; émoi
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Le nouveau chanteur est devenu une sensation en une nuit.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

cocaïne (drogue)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Il a été arrêté pour possession de cocaïne.
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

nain
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
Blanche-Neige vivait avec sept nains.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

indifférent
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Elle était indifférente au résultat du match.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuel
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
C'est un processus manuel qui nécessite une attention particulière.
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

représenter
Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
La peinture représente un beau coucher du soleil sur la mer.
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

rigide; ferme; dur
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
La vieille planche en bois était trop rigide pour se plier.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

nouvelle entreprise
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
La startup a sécurisé des fonds auprès des investisseurs.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

inadéquat
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
Le financement était insuffisant pour terminer le projet.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

distinguer
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Il peut être difficile de distinguer la vérité de la rumeur.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

opportun; ponctuel
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Son arrivée à temps a sauvé la réunion.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

chienne;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
La chienne a donné naissance à cinq chiots.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

avancées
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Les avancées scientifiques favorisent l'innovation mondiale.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

écriture de journal
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
Le journaling aide à organiser les pensées et à réduire le stress.
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

boucle, anneau
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
Le fil forma une boucle propre autour du paquet.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

religion islamique
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
L'Islam met l'accent sur la paix, la justice et la compassion.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

pouvoir d'achat
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
En raison de l'inflation, le pouvoir d'achat des gens a diminué.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

pirate
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
Le navire pirate a été repéré près de la côte.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalité; état d'esprit
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
L'équipe doit développer une mentalité gagnante pour réussir.
B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

tolérance
Meaning
the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
Example
Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.
La tolérance religieuse est importante dans une société diversifiée.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

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