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B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

clarification
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
Le gestionnaire a demandé des clarifications sur les détails du projet.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

compréhension
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
La lecture améliore le vocabulaire et les compétences de compréhension.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

cholestérol
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
Un taux élevé de cholestérol peut augmenter le risque de maladies cardiaques.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

confiné
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
Le prisonnier était confiné dans sa cellule pendant 23 heures par jour.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

comparable
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Les deux produits sont comparables en qualité mais diffèrent par le prix.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
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 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

contemporain, moderne
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
Elle apprécie les expositions d'art contemporain.
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

catastrophique, dévastateur
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
Le changement climatique a des conséquences catastrophiques.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

compatible
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
Ce logiciel est compatible avec les systèmes Windows et Mac.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

bureau compartimenté
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Elle travaille dans un bureau compartimenté avec trois autres collègues.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

conspiration
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
La police a découvert une conspiration pour renverser le gouvernement.
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

cognitif
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
Les fonctions cognitives s'améliorent avec la pratique et l'apprentissage.
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.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

conseiller
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
Le professeur a conseillé les étudiants sur leurs choix de carrière.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

culte
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Le culte suivait leur leader avec grande dévotion.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

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

Courtesy

courtoisie; politesse;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Il a montré une grande courtoisie en tenant la porte ouverte pour les personnes âgées.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

comparatif
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
L'étude a montré des résultats comparatifs entre différentes méthodes d'enseignement.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

coriandre
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Les feuilles fraîches de coriandre sont saupoudrées sur le curry.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

collectif
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Le Jour de la Victoire représente notre fierté collective.
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

culture
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
La culture de cultures biologiques a augmenté dans le monde entier.
B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

cubain
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
Nous avons apprécié un délicieux café cubain au café.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

canon
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
Le château a été défendu par plusieurs grands canons.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

confession
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
Le suspect a fait une confession complète à la police.
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

coordonner
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
Nous devons coordonner nos efforts pour terminer le projet à temps.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

mépris, dédain
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Il a parlé avec mépris des fonctionnaires corrompus.
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

condensation
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
La condensation s'est formée sur les fenêtres pendant la nuit froide.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

poisson-chat
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
Le poisson-chat est souvent frit et servi avec du riz dans la cuisine bengali.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

coordination
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
La coordination entre les équipes était parfaite.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

convertisseur
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
L’ingénieur a utilisé un convertisseur pour transformer le courant alternatif en continu.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

critère
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
Les candidats ont été évalués en fonction de critères stricts.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

combattre
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
Le gouvernement prend des mesures pour combattre la corruption.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

connectivité
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
Une connectivité améliorée stimule le développement économique.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

confidentiel; privé; destiné à être gardé secret
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Veuillez garder ces informations confidentielles.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

conseiller
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
Le conseiller a organisé une réunion publique pour discuter des problèmes locaux.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

civique
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
Le maire a encouragé les gens à participer aux activités civiques.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

compostage
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Le compostage réduit les déchets et améliore la fertilité du sol.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

conventionnel
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
De nombreux agriculteurs utilisent encore des méthodes agricoles conventionnelles.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

centigrade (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
Les prévisions météorologiques ont annoncé 30 degrés centigrades.
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 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

comprendre
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Le comité est composé de cinq membres.
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

contamination
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
La contamination de l'air cause des problèmes de santé.
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 kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

contraction
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
La contraction économique a entraîné une augmentation du chômage.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

compétitivité
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
La compétitivité est essentielle pour la durabilité économique.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

composant
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
Le moteur est le composant le plus important de la voiture.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

compatissant; plein de compassion
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
L'infirmière compatissante a pris du temps supplémentaire pour réconforter les patients inquiets.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

concis
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Un discours concis est plus percutant qu'un long discours.
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

cosmétique
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle crème cosmétique pour sa peau.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

achèvement
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
L'achèvement du projet prendra encore quelques semaines.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

confrontation
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
La confrontation entre les deux dirigeants s'est terminée sans accord.
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

grue
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
La gracieuse grue est restée immobile au bord de l'eau.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

enfantin; innocent et confiant; pur et simple
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Elle a conservé une étonnement enfantin pour le monde autour d'elle.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

développement de personnage
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Le développement de personnage de Sydney Carton est profond.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

une couronne ou une structure en forme de couronne; se réfère également à l'atmosphère extérieure du soleil
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
La couronne du soleil était visible pendant l'éclipse solaire totale.
B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

coq
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
Le coq a chanté fort au lever du soleil pour réveiller tout le monde.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

chapelle
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
Le couple s'est marié dans une petite chapelle à la campagne.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

conversion, changement, transformation
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
Des taux de conversion élevés des sites Web indiquent un marketing efficace.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

complémentaire; de louange; offert gratuitement par courtoisie
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
L'hôtel offre un petit-déjeuner gratuit pour tous les invités.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

communautaire
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Les villageois ont travaillé ensemble dans le jardin communautaire.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

content
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Elle était contente de sa vie simple.
B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

configuration
Meaning
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure
Example
The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.
La configuration du système doit être ajustée pour une meilleure performance.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

comprendre
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Il est difficile de comprendre l'ampleur de la catastrophe.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

cafard
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
Un cafard a couru rapidement sur le sol de la cuisine.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

admettre
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Elle a finalement admis qu'elle avait tort.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

carbone
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Les émissions de carbone doivent être contrôlées.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

droits d'auteur
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Elle détient les droits d'auteur du livre.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

constitutionnel
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
Les réformes constitutionnelles assurent l'équité dans le système.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

digne d'éloges
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Son engagement envers le projet était vraiment digne d'éloges.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

chérir
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Elle chérit les souvenirs de sa maison d'enfance.
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 /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

congestion
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
La congestion urbaine entraîne des temps de trajet plus longs.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

confronter
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Elle a dû confronter ses peurs avant de faire son discours.
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

conserver
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Nous devons conserver l'eau pendant la saison sèche.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

controversé
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
La politique reste controversée.
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 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

commotion cérébrale
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
Il a subi une commotion cérébrale après être tombé de son vélo.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

point culminant
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
Le film a atteint son point culminant lors de la scène finale de la bataille.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

corrompu
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Le politicien a été accusé de pratiques corrompues.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

contrainte
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
Le temps est la plus grande contrainte pour terminer le projet.
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

coordinateur
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
Le coordinateur de l'événement a tout géré parfaitement.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

compost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Le jardinier a ajouté du compost pour enrichir le sol.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

compartiment
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Nous avons trouvé des sièges dans le compartiment de première classe.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

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

continuity

continuité
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
Maintenir la continuité dans le leadership est essentiel pour la stabilité organisationnelle.
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 /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

maladroit
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Il est tellement maladroit qu'il laisse toujours tomber des choses.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

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

commonplace

banal
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
Les smartphones sont devenus banals dans la vie moderne.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

cargaison
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
Le navire était chargé de cargaison précieuse.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

commerce
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Le commerce international a considérablement augmenté ces dernières années.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

se conformer
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Les étudiants doivent se conformer aux règlements scolaires.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

poivron
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Ajoutez des poivrons rouges et verts pour rendre le plat coloré et nutritif.
B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

caractériser
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
L'auteur caractérise le héros comme courageux et désintéressé.
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

marmite électrique
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
J'ai mis le poulet et les légumes dans la marmite électrique avant de partir au travail.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

transporteur
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
La compagnie aérienne est le plus grand transporteur du pays.
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

collision
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
Les deux voitures se sont percutées à l'intersection.
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 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.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

cuisiner
Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
L'entreprise a préparé le dîner pour la réception du mariage.
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

côtelette
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
Elle a servi de délicieuses côtelettes de poulet pour le dîner.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

lutter, revendiquer
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Les athlètes du monde entier luttent pour le championnat.
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

ourson
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
L'ourson est resté près de sa mère pour se protéger.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

cohérent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Son discours était clair et cohérent.
B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

armoire
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
Le cabinet de la cuisine est plein d'assiettes et de ustensiles.
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

morue
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
Le pêcheur a attrapé une grande morue dans l'Atlantique Nord.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
L'entreprise a fait plusieurs concessions lors des négociations.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

colonie
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
L'Inde était autrefois une colonie britannique.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

courageux; intrépide; montrant du courage face au danger
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
Le courageux pompier a sauvé la famille de l'immeuble en feu.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

contredire
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Ses actions contredisent ses paroles.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

conscience, morale, sens du bien et du mal
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
Sa conscience l'empêchait de mentir à ses parents au sujet de ses notes.
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.
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

coïncider
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
La réunion a coïncidé avec son anniversaire.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

conseil psychologique
Meaning
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
Example
She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.
Elle a choisi le conseil psychologique pour gérer le stress.
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

consistance, uniformité
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
La consistance de la qualité est la clé de la satisfaction du client.
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

chronologique
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
Les événements ont été listés dans un ordre chronologique.
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

cryptomonnaie
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Bitcoin est la cryptomonnaie la plus populaire sur le marché.