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B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

revendiquer
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
Il prétend être le propriétaire légitime.
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

clinique
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
Le médecin a effectué un examen clinique.
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

exprimer des condoléances
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
Les voisins sont venus exprimer des condoléances à la famille après la tragédie.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

cordonnier
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
Le cordonnier a réparé mes chaussures cassées parfaitement.
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.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

crabe
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Le crabe a marché latéralement sur le sable.
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

poisson kachki
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
Corica soborna est un ingrédient populaire dans le curry de poisson bengali traditionnel.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

collection; ensemble; accumulation
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
Elle a une impressionnante collection de livres anciens dans sa bibliothèque.
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.
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

discussion
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
Nous avons eu une longue discussion après le dîner.
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

bonheur
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

glucides
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Les grains entiers sont une excellente source de glucides sains.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

client
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
L'avocat a rencontré son client pour discuter du dossier
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

centilitre
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
La recette demande vingt centilitres de lait.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

freiner / contrôler
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour freiner l'inflation.
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

citation
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
L'article de recherche comprenait une citation de Shakespeare.
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.
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

consommer
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Une personne consomme environ 20 kg de plastique chaque année.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

corruptible
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Il était connu pour être corruptible et acceptait souvent des pots-de-vin.
B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

correspondance; similitude ou équivalence; communication par échange de lettres
Meaning
letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
Example
The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.
La correspondance historique entre les deux écrivains célèbres a été récemment publiée.
C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

contribuer
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
L'exercice régulier contribue à une meilleure santé.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

confus
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
Elle se sentait confuse à cause des instructions compliquées.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

consortium
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
Le consortium a travaillé de manière collaborative pour construire le câble.
A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

voiture
Meaning
a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation
Example
I drive my car to work every day.
Je conduis ma voiture au travail tous les jours.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

argile
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
L'artiste a moulé l'argile humide en un joli vase.
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.
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

compilation
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
Le livre est une compilation de ses meilleurs essais.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

charme; sortilège; gentillesse
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
Son charme naturel et son esprit l'ont rendue populaire lors des rassemblements sociaux.
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

cimetière
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
Le vieux cimetière est situé à la périphérie du village.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

char de guerre
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
Le guerrier monta son char de guerre avec un grand courage.
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

enfance
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
Elle a passé son enfance dans un petit village.
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

contrôleur
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
Le contrôleur de jeu a facilité le jeu du jeu vidéo.
A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

concert
Meaning
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
Example
We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.
Nous sommes allés à un concert hier soir et avons apprécié la musique en direct.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

conclave secret
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Les dirigeants se sont réunis dans un conclave secret pour discuter de la stratégie.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

boucher / sabot en bois
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
L'évier était bouché avec des déchets alimentaires.
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

contrevenir
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
Il a contrevenu aux règles de sécurité et a été amende.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

trajet quotidien
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Il passe deux heures à se rendre au travail chaque jour.
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

compassion
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
Elle a montré une grande compassion envers les enfants sans-abri en leur fournissant de la nourriture et un abri.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

campagne
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
La campagne environnementale a réussi à sensibiliser le public au changement climatique.
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

code
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Il a écrit un code pour résoudre le problème sur l'ordinateur.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

exigeant
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Elle est très exigeante sur les vêtements qu'elle porte.
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

bruit discordant
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
Le bruit discordant des klaxons rendait la concentration impossible.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

lâche
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
Le chevalier méprisait le lâche qui avait trahi ses camarades.
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

courbe
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
Le conducteur a ralenti en approchant de la courbe aiguë dans la route de montagne.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

bureau de comptabilité
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
Le marchand passait la majeure partie de sa journée dans le bureau de comptabilité à examiner les livres de comptes.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

fermé
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
Le magasin est fermé le vendredi.
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 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

congestionné
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
La route était congestionnée pendant l'heure de pointe.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

consensus
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Un consensus a été atteint après une longue délibération.
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

route indirecte
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
Il a pris une route indirecte pour éviter le trafic.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

quémander
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Il a essayé de quémander un repas gratuit au restaurant.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

convoi
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
Le convoi militaire a traversé le désert à l'aube.
B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

charité; générosité; altruisme
Meaning
the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.
Le riche homme d'affaires a donné des millions à la charité pour l'éducation.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

lancer
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
Le pêcheur lance sa ligne dans l'eau.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

cosmographie
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Les érudits médiévaux pratiquaient la cosmographie pour cartographier les étoiles et les planètes.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

désobéissance, entêtement
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
Sa désobéissance a conduit à sa suspension du conseil.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

continu; ininterrompu;
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
Le bruit continu du chantier de construction était très ennuyeux.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

calculatrice
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Elle a utilisé une calculatrice pour résoudre l’équation complexe.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

continuellement; sans interruption; de manière ininterrompue
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
La machine fonctionne continuellement pendant 24 heures.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

gronder
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
Le professeur gronda l'élève pour son retard.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

critique
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants de critiquer les essais des autres.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

adaptation climatique
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
L'adaptation climatique assure la résilience face au changement.
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.
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

trajet domicile-travail
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
Il fait deux heures de trajet chaque jour pour rejoindre son bureau.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

vache
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
La vache produit du lait frais chaque matin.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

constituants
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Les protéines et les vitamines sont des constituants essentiels d'un régime alimentaire sain.
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.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

complaisance
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Sa complaisance l'a rendue populaire parmi ses collègues.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

ciliée
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
Les cellules ciliées dans le tractus respiratoire aident à déplacer le mucus hors des poumons.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

fatigué et préoccupé
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Son visage fatigué révélait des années de lutte.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

cyclone
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
Le cyclone a provoqué de graves inondations sur la côte.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

compliquer
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Les nouvelles règles ne feront qu'encombrer le processus.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

corporal
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
Il a subi une punition corporelle pour son erreur.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

grincheux
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
Le vieux grincheux se plaignait de tout.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

cabal
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Les journalistes ont exposé un cabal de politiciens corrompus travaillant ensemble.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

camouflage
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Les soldats ont utilisé le camouflage pour se cacher de l'ennemi.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

catholicisme
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
Le catholicisme a une longue histoire et de riches traditions.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

charte / location
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
La société a décidé de louer un bus pour le voyage.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Mouvement de conservation
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
Le mouvement de conservation a commencé au XIXe siècle pour protéger la faune.
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

certification
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
Elle a obtenu sa certification professionnelle après avoir terminé le programme de formation.
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.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

contrebalancer
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
Les avantages de la nouvelle politique contrebalancent ses inconvénients.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

convoiter
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Il convoitait la nouvelle voiture de son voisin.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

confortablement
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
Elle était assise confortablement dans sa chaise préférée.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

centre
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
Le premier centre de chirurgie robotique a été établi à Rangpur.
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

fendre, couper
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
Il a utilisé une hache pour fendre le bois.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

homologue
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
Le PDG a rencontré son homologue dans l'entreprise partenaire.
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

collater
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
La secrétaire a collationné les rapports avant la réunion.
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

récifs coralliens
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
L'île de Saint-Martin est connue pour ses récifs coralliens.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

constituer
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Ces documents constituent l'accord légal entre les deux parties.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

personne excessivement partiale
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Il a été étiqueté comme choviniste après ses remarques sur les femmes au travail.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

cafetiere
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
J'utilise ma cafetiere chaque matin pour preparer du cafe frais.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

commémoratif
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Ils ont émis une pièce commémorative pour l'anniversaire de l'indépendance.
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

aboutissement. Le point culminant ou le plus élevé de quelque chose, généralement atteint après beaucoup de temps.
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
Le projet a atteint son aboutissement après des années d'efforts.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

prudent; vigilant; attentif
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
Sois prudent en traversant la rue pendant les heures de pointe.
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

châtiment mérité
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu a enfin reçu sa punition méritée au tribunal.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

gestion du changement
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
La gestion du changement assure des transitions fluides.
B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

campagne
Meaning
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
Example
She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.
Elle apprécie le calme et la beauté de la campagne.
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

idéaux du service communautaire
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Les idéaux du service communautaire doivent être enseignés à l'école.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

compliqué
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
Les instructions de la machine sont trop compliquées à suivre.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

teint
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Sa peau claire brillait magnifiquement sous la lumière du matin.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

satisfaction
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Elle a ressenti une profonde satisfaction après avoir aidé les autres.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

consternation
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
L'annonce soudaine a provoqué une consternation généralisée parmi les employés
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.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

cartouche
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
L'imprimante a cessé de fonctionner car la cartouche d'encre était vide.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

contempler
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Elle s'est assise en silence pour contempler ses projets futurs.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

cobra
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
Le cobra a levé sa capuche et a sifflé à l'intrus.
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

unités cohésives
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
Les premiers humains ont formé des unités cohésives pour survivre.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

continent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
L'Asie est le plus grand continent du monde.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

compétence
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Sa compétence en tant que gestionnaire a impressionné le conseil.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

cohortes
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
Les chercheurs ont comparé les résultats de santé de différents groupes.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

rude
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
Ce serait impoli de refuser son aimable invitation.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

nom de famille / surnom
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Son nom de famille est devenu largement connu dans les cercles littéraires.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

caméléon
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
Le caméléon a changé de couleur du vert au marron.
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

revêtement
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
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.
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

se recroqueviller
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
Elle s'est recroquevillée lorsqu'elle se souvint de son erreur.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chinois
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Nous sommes allés dans un restaurant chinois hier soir.