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C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

mélanger
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
La charité ne mélange pas les dons avec les fonds opérationnels.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

ouvertement; publiquement
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Elle a parlé ouvertement de ses luttes avec la santé mentale.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

avare
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
Elle vivait une vie avare, refusant d'acheter quoi que ce soit de neuf.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

handicap
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
Malgré son handicap physique, il est devenu un athlète à succès dans les courses en fauteuil roulant.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomate
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Le diplomate a négocié un accord de paix.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

serpent noir
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
Le serpent noir glissa à travers l'herbe.
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

ambrosial
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
L'arôme du pain fraîchement cuit était tout simplement ambrosial.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

miraculeux; étonnant; extraordinaire
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Sa récupération miraculeuse a étonné tous les médecins.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

extraordinaire; remarquable;
Meaning
very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected
Example
The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.
La performance du magicien était extraordinaire et a laissé tout le monde émerveillé
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

intercesseur
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Il a agi en tant qu'intercesseur pour résoudre le conflit entre les deux familles.
C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

regarder avec colère
Meaning
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
Example
He glowered at his rival across the room.
Il regarda son rival de l'autre côté de la pièce avec colère.
B1 noun /feɪk/

Fake

contrefaçon; fraude; objet factice
Meaning
a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham
Example
The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.
Le tableau a été découvert comme étant une contrefaçon d'une valeur très faible.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

prétention de savoir superficiel
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Son discours était rempli de sciolisme, sans impressionner personne.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

clôture en bois
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Les prisonniers ont été gardés à l'intérieur de la clôture en bois.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

chic
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Il avait l'air très chic dans son nouveau costume.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

inconfort
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
Elle s'est déplacée dans sa chaise en raison de l'inconfort dans son dos.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

thym
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Elle a saupoudré du thym sur le poulet rôti.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

nomade
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
Le désert était autrefois la maison des nomades qui vivaient en élevant des animaux.
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

publication
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
La publication du rapport a déclenché un débat.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

honorer
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Nous honorons nos vétérans pour leur service.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinité, concentration de sel
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
La salinité de l'océan varie en fonction de la profondeur et de la localisation.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

chanter ou fredonner d'une voix douce, basse et délicate
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Elle chantait une berceuse pour aider le bébé à s'endormir.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

collectionneur de timbres
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
Le philatéliste a passé des années à constituer une collection rare de timbres.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

acerbité
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
L'acerbité de ses remarques a laissé tout le monde en silence.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sédentaire
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Un mode de vie sédentaire peut entraîner de nombreux problèmes de santé.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

impudence
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
L'impudence de l'étudiant a choqué toute la classe.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

invendu
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
Les marchandises invendues ont été retournées à l’entrepôt.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

bienveillant, généreux
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
L'attitude bénigne du professeur a rendu les étudiants à l'aise.
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

postprandial
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
Il est allé faire une promenade postprandiale après le dîner.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

antiseptique
Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
L'infirmière a appliqué un antiseptique sur la plaie.
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

solennité
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
La cérémonie a été menée avec grande solennité.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

dérivé
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
Le film a été critiqué pour être trop dérivé des œuvres précédentes.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

trouble musculo-squelettique
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
Le syndrome de De Quervain est une condition musculo-squelettique courante.
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

chroniqueur
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
Le chroniqueur a écrit un article sur le changement climatique.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

gazeux
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
Le dioxyde de carbone est une substance gazeuse.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

réservoir
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
La vieille maison avait encore un réservoir pour recueillir l'eau de pluie.
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

inventaire
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
Le commerçant a vérifié l'inventaire avant d'ouvrir le magasin.
B2 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

infrastructure
Meaning
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.
L'infrastructure numérique est essentielle pour les progrès futurs.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

cicatrice
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
L'accident a laissé une cicatrice permanente sur son front.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

ôter (un chapeau) en signe de respect
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Il ôta son chapeau tandis que la procession passait.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

s'asseoir paresseusement
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Après une longue journée de travail, il s'est affalé sur le canapé.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

prévenir à l'avance
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Ils ont évité la crise en prenant des mesures immédiates.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudentiel
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
La banque a mis en place des règles prudentielles pour protéger les déposants.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

déclencher
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
La pollution de l'air déclenche des maladies chroniques.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

petite faiblesse
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
Elle l'aimait malgré ses petites faiblesses.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

à travers
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
Le pont s'étend à travers la rivière.
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

pruderie
Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
Sa pruderie rendait souvent les autres mal à l'aise lors des discussions ouvertes.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

chirurgie
Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
Elle a subi une chirurgie pour enlever la tumeur.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

céleste
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Les corps célestes dans le ciel étaient clairement visibles la nuit dernière.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

indécis
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
Il resta indécis au carrefour, ne sachant quel chemin prendre.
B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

conclusion; fin; décision
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
La conclusion de l'article de recherche a résumé toutes les découvertes importantes.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

inapproprié
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
Son comportement grossier était inapproprié pour un leader.
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

mandat
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
La police a obtenu un mandat de perquisition avant d'entrer dans le bâtiment.
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

concurrence
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
Le projet a été complété avec la concurrence de tous les départements.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
La statue était faite de bronze solide.
B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

par le biais de
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
Elle a envoyé les documents par le biais de l'email.
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

humification
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
L'humification améliore la structure et la fertilité du sol.
B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

éditer
Meaning
to make changes to improve or correct something
Example
I need to edit this document before submission.
Je dois éditer ce document avant la soumission.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

sel de roche
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Le sel de roche est considéré comme plus sain que le sel de table.
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

attentivement
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Elle écoutait attentivement chaque bruit dans la forêt sombre.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

durable; persistant; qui dure longtemps
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Leur amitié durable a duré des décennies.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

subséquent
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Les événements subséquents ont clarifié les résultats.
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

le nadir
Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
L'entreprise a atteint son nadir pendant la crise financière.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

à côté de
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Elle s'est assise à côté de sa meilleure amie pendant la cérémonie.
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

ajout/avantage
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
Elle a reçu un A plus à son examen.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

téléphonie
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
La téléphonie moderne a évolué pour inclure les appels basés sur Internet.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

traîneau
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Les enfants étaient excités de monter dans le traîneau à travers le village enneigé.
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

résumé
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
L'étudiant a soumis un résumé de l'article long.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

piquer
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
Ne me pique pas avec ton doigt.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

dix
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
J'ai dix pommes dans le panier.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provincial
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
Le bengali n'était pas juste une langue provinciale.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

frenétique
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
Le marché boursier a connu des transactions frénétiques après l'annonce.
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

sel noir
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
Ajoutez une pincée de sel noir pour rehausser la saveur de la salade de fruits.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

entrelaçer
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
Les vignes s'enroulent autour de la vieille clôture.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

marcher dans l'eau
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Les enfants marchaient dans le fleuve peu profond.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

difficulté; situation désastreuse
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Les réfugiés étaient dans une situation désastreuse.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

impossible
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
Il est impossible de finir ce travail en une journée.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

aumônier
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
L'aumônier de l'armée a offert des prières avant la bataille.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

réticent; hésitant; réticent à faire quelque chose;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
Elle était réticente à partager ses informations personnelles.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

la quintessence
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Elle est la quintessence de l'élégance.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

frapper
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Il a frappé la balle avec la batte.
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

s'écarter temporairement du sujet principal
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
Le professeur a commencé à digresser du sujet principal de la conférence.
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

résoudre
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
Le détective a finalement résolu l'affaire mystérieuse.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

avoir peur; un petit oiseau à courte queue
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Elle s'est effrayée à la vue de la tempête qui approchait.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

suiveur aveugle
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Les étudiants séquacieux n'ont jamais remis en question les opinions de leur professeur.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

romain / citoyen romain
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
L'Empire romain a influencé une grande partie de la civilisation moderne.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralement
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Elle se sentait moralement obligée d'aider les réfugiés.
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.
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

bonheur
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

séparé; distinct; individuel; à part
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
Veuillez garder votre vie personnelle et professionnelle séparée.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

rétrécissement
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
L'entreprise a rapporté une diminution des profits ce trimestre.
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

épidémie
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
L'épidémie de grippe a affecté des milliers de personnes à travers le pays.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

récurrence
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
Le médecin était préoccupé par la récurrence des symptômes du patient.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

fleur de baume
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Les fleurs de baume du jardin ont fleuri magnifiquement dans des nuances de rose et de violet.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

incomplet
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Les détails du projet étaient encore incomplets.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

bigame
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
L'homme a été arrêté pour être un bigame.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

cadre
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Un arbre généalogique encadré peut être exposé dans votre maison.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

chaudron
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
La sorcière remuait sa potion dans un grand chaudron.
B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

côte
Meaning
the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land
Example
We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
Nous avons conduit le long de la côte pour profiter de la vue.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

stratégique
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Les politiques stratégiques améliorent la compétitivité.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

homicide
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
Le détective a été chargé d'enquêter sur l'homicide survenu au centre-ville la nuit dernière.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

de manière adéquate
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
Il a accompli la tâche de manière adéquate, mais pourrait s'améliorer la prochaine fois.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

grand
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Ils ont déménagé dans une grande maison avec beaucoup d'espace.
A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

excité
Meaning
very enthusiastic and eager about something
Example
The children were excited to open their presents.
Les enfants étaient excités d'ouvrir leurs cadeaux.
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspective
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
De son point de vue, la décision était complètement erronée.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

avec soin
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
L'artiste a terminé le projet avec beaucoup de soin.
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

israélien
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
Elle travaille pour une entreprise israélienne.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

jasmin arabe
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
Le jasmin arabe a rempli le jardin de son doux parfum.
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

prude
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
Elle était trop prude pour regarder le film avec ses amis.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

révolver
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
Le détective a sorti son revolver de son étui.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

confiant; qui a ou montre de la confiance
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Elle était trop confiante et croyait tout ce qu'il disait.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

facile; simple; sans complications
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
C'est une recette simple que tout le monde peut suivre.
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

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

poseur

poseur
Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
Beaucoup le considéraient comme un poseur parce qu'il exagérait ses réalisations.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

arc-en-ciel
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Après la tempête, un magnifique arc-en-ciel est apparu dans le ciel.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

champignon
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Les champignons jouent un rôle important dans la dégradation de la matière organique dans la nature.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

taureau
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Le taureau a chargé à travers le champ vers le drapeau rouge.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

cabalisme
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
L'historien a écrit abondamment sur le cabalisme à la cour royale.
C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

colloquialisme
Meaning
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
Example
The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.
Le roman est plein de colloquialismes régionaux.
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

mariée
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
La belle mariée a marché dans l'allée dans sa robe de mariée blanche.