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C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

poulain
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
Le fermier a entraîné le jeune poulain à accepter une selle.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

fréquent
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Il fait des visites fréquentes chez sa grand-mère.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

à toute allure
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Elle s'est précipitée à toute allure dans le nouveau projet.
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

inconvénient; défaut; problème
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
Le principal inconvénient de vivre en ville est le coût élevé du logement.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

perfectible
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
La nature humaine est imparfaite, mais perfectible.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Les systèmes sensibles nécessitent une gestion précise.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

mille
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Il y avait mille personnes au concert.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

sanction
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
Le gouvernement a imposé des sanctions économiques au pays.
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

remords
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
Il a ressenti des remords après avoir menti à son ami.
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

bonheur
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

bonheur
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

dissuader
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Elle a essayé de le dissuader de quitter son travail.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

maigre
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
Le garçon maigre pouvait à peine soulever le sac lourd.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

entraver
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
Les nouvelles régulations pourraient freiner les petites entreprises.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

cauchemar
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
L'examen était un véritable cauchemar pour les étudiants mal préparés.
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

ridiculiser
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
Il a été ridiculisé pour ses idées étranges.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

tribune / tribun
Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
Il était considéré comme un tribun du peuple.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

caractère; personnalité; trait;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
Elle a montré un grand caractère en aidant les autres pendant la crise.
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

renaissance
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
La ville a connu un renouveau culturel dans les années 90.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

lyre
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
Le musicien a joué une mélodie sur la lyre.
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

amicalement, de manière amicale
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
Ils ont discuté du problème amicalement sans aucune dispute.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

excrucier
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
La blessure l'excruciait avec une douleur insupportable.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

bénéfice ecclésiastique
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
L'évêque l'a nommé à un bénéfice ecclésiastique riche.
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

faire la fête bruyamment
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
Ils sont restés éveillés toute la nuit pour faire la fête après la victoire.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

tribu
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
La tribu vivait en harmonie avec la nature.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

insatiable
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
Sa curiosité insatiable l'a poussée à lire tous les livres de la bibliothèque.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

modèle
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Les scientifiques utilisent un modèle pour simuler le changement climatique.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

imaginable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Ils ont proposé tous les types de nourriture imaginables au festival.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

fente
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Il y avait une petite fente dans le tissu.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

méprisable, détestable
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
Ses actions trompeuses étaient véritablement méprisables.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

entraîneur
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
L'entraîneur de fitness m'a aidé à améliorer ma posture.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

masse
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
Une grande masse de personnes s'est rassemblée sur la place.
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

établir une relation
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
Les chercheurs ont trouvé que l'alimentation et la santé mentale sont fortement liées.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

canto
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
La Divine Comédie est divisée en plusieurs cantos.
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

fasciner
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
Il était fasciné par sa beauté.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

archive
Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
La bibliothèque a décidé d'archiver tous les anciens manuscrits.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

structure en treillis
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
Le jardin était décoré d'une structure en treillis en bois recouverte de vignes.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

pomme à la crème
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
La pomme à la crème a une texture douce et crémeuse.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

se déplacer de manière incontrôlée
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
La voiture a dévalé la route glissante de manière incontrôlée.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

artisan
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
L'artisan a fabriqué une belle chaise en bois.
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

processus de production de cétones
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
La cétogenèse se produit lors du jeûne ou des régimes pauvres en glucides.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

une longue et étroite bande de tissu, papier, plastique ou autre matériau
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Elle a arraché une bande de papier du cahier.
A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

quelques
Meaning
A small number of; not many.
Example
Only a few students attended the class.
Seulement quelques étudiants ont assisté au cours.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

inapproprié; incorrect; inadapté
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
Il serait inapproprié de discuter de sujets personnels lors d'une réunion d'affaires.
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

prudence
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
Elle a investi son argent avec une grande prudence.
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

vaciller
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
La table a commencé à vaciller lorsqu'il s'est penché dessus.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

symbiotique
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
La relation entre l'abeille et la fleur est symbiotique.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

verbalisation
Meaning
The action of expressing something in words.
Example
The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.
La verbalisation de ses pensées était claire et directe.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

voiture
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Il a acheté une nouvelle voiture la semaine dernière.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

courageux
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
Le courageux pompier a couru dans le bâtiment en feu.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

scène
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
L'acteur est monté sur scène pour prononcer son discours.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

remise/remboursement
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Le magasin a offert une remise sur les achats en gros.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Faites une liste des choses que vous devez acheter.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

resurgissant
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
L'économie resurgissante a donné de l'espoir à de nombreuses entreprises.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytique, investigatif, logique
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Elle a une approche analytique de la résolution des problèmes.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternité
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
L'hôpital dispose d'une excellente salle de maternité pour les nouvelles mères.
C2 noun ˌɒbfəsˈkeɪʃən

obfuscation

obfuscation, confusion
Meaning
The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
The obfuscation of the data made it difficult to interpret.
L'obfuscation des données a rendu leur interprétation difficile.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

couper avec des ciseaux
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Le tailleur a découpé le tissu de manière soignée.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

déroutant
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
Les instructions étaient déroutantes et difficiles à suivre.
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

inhaler
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Prenez une grande respiration et inhalez lentement.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

habituel
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
C'est notre lieu de réunion habituel.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

insister
Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
Le professeur a insisté sur le point jusqu'à ce que les étudiants deviennent agités.
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

lasso
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
Le cowboy a lassoé le cheval rapidement.
C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

extase
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
Son extase était évidente après avoir gagné le championnat.
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

corpulent, obèse
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
L'homme corpulent avait du mal à tenir dans la petite chaise.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

référer
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Veuillez vous référer à la page 45 pour plus de détails.
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.
B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

velours
Meaning
a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side
Example
The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.
Les rideaux royaux étaient faits de riche velours rouge.
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

braser
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
Le mécanicien a brasé le tuyau cassé pour réparer la fuite.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiscriminément
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
L'entreprise a licencié les employés indifféremment sans prendre en compte leur performance.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

impasse/rue étroite
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Ils ont loué un petit appartement dans un mews tranquille de Londres.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

vernis
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
Le charpentier a verni la table pour lui donner une finition brillante.
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

pont / plateforme
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
Nous avons profité du coucher du soleil depuis le pont supérieur du ferry.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

safran
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
Le tissu de safran avait l'air magnifique au soleil.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

souder
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Il a soudé les fils cassés.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

canna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Les lys canna orange vif ont poussé grands près de l'étang.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

vapeur
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
La bouilloire fumait sur la cuisinière.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

embrouiller
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Les instructions compliquées n'ont servi qu'à le rendre confus.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

déformation; malformation physique
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
L'accident a causé une déformation permanente dans sa main gauche.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
Le criminel a gagné de la notoriété pour ses évasions audacieuses.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

agitation / activité inutile
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Sans plus d'agitation, commençons la cérémonie.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

intègre
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
C'est un leader intègre qui met toujours l'honnêteté en premier.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

occident
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
L'Occident a une longue histoire de pensée philosophique.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lubrique
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
Le magazine a été critiqué pour son contenu lubrique.
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.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

prince
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
Le prince s'est adressé à la nation le jour de son anniversaire.
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

bouillie
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
Le patient malade n'a pu manger que de la bouillie.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

lié aux parents
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
Les conseils parentaux sont importants pour le développement d'un enfant.
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

géographique
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
La position géographique du pays en fait un centre commercial important.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

cuisine de navire
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
La cuisine de navire était remplie de l'odeur de la nourriture fraîchement cuisinée.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

réciproque; mutuel; partagé également entre les deux parties;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
Les deux pays ont un accord commercial réciproque.
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

détour
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
Nous avons dû prendre un détour car la route principale était fermée.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

abandonné
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
L'ancienne usine est restée abandonnée pendant des décennies.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futuriste
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
Le futuriste a prédit d'importants changements dans les transports au cours de la prochaine décennie.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

correctif; réparateur; curatif;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Les étudiants ont besoin de cours de rattrapage pour améliorer leurs compétences en mathématiques.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

interdisant
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Les lois interdisant ont été strictement appliquées dans la région.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hypnotiser
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
Le magicien a essayé d'hypnotiser le public.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

désinfection
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
Les appareils de cuisine nécessitent une désinfection fréquente.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

élysée
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
Pour elle, le jardin était un élysée personnel.
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

bavarder
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
Ils aiment bavarder sur leurs voisins.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

voyant
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Le voyant a prédit un grand changement dans le royaume.
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

le plus proche
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
Il est mon ami le plus proche.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

pull-over
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Il portait un pull chaud lors de la froide soirée d'hiver.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

conséquences
Meaning
Results or effects of an action or condition.
Example
The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
Les conséquences de l'ignorance des protocoles de sécurité peuvent être graves.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

littérateurs
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
L'événement a été assisté par des poètes, des critiques et d'autres membres des littérateurs.
B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

délier
Meaning
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
Example
She untied the rope to free the boat.
Elle a délié la corde pour libérer le bateau.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

une tactique de retardement des actions législatives par des discours prolongés; utiliser une telle tactique
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
Le sénateur a filibusté pendant des heures pour empêcher l'adoption du projet de loi.
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

opposant
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
L'opposant a exprimé ses préoccupations lors de la réunion municipale.
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

farceur; quelqu'un qui aime faire des blagues
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
Le farceur de la classe faisait toujours rire tout le monde avec ses blagues intelligentes.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

nasal
Meaning
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
Example
He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.
Il a parlé avec une voix nasale à cause de son rhume.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

femme ronde et attrayante
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
L'actrice a été décrite comme une femme joyeuse et ronde.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

bref
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
Sa réponse était brève et a rapidement mis fin à la conversation.
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

sévère, tranchant
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
Le contraste frappant entre la pauvreté et la richesse était évident dans la ville.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

guerre
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
La guerre moderne implique des technologies avancées et une planification stratégique.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

myrtille
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Elle a cueilli des myrtilles fraîches pour la tarte.
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

souche d'arbre, déconcerté
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
La question a complètement déconcerté les étudiants.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

enthousiasme; ferveur; passion
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Son enthousiasme pour le projet a inspiré toute l'équipe.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

papaye
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
La papaye est riche en vitamines et très bonne pour la santé.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

promouvoir
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Promouvoir l'éducation pratique assure le développement des compétences.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

exercices de main
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Les exercices réguliers de la main sont essentiels pour la récupération musculaire.