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C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

spacieux
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Ils ont loué un appartement spacieux en ville.
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.
A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

attraper
Meaning
to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand
Example
Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?
Peux-tu attraper la balle que je lance ?
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

atroce
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
Le crime atroce a choqué toute la communauté.
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

manière de marcher
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
Sa démarche lente montrait qu'il était fatigué.
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 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

trompeur
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
La publicité était trompeuse et a donné de fausses informations.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

bon marché et voyante mais de mauvaise qualité
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Elle portait un collier bon marché et voyante qui s'est cassé facilement.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

complément
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
le foulard complète parfaitement sa tenue.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

décollage
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
Le décollage de l'avion a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

résine
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
L'artisan a utilisé de la résine naturelle pour faire briller la sculpture.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

éclair; éclat
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Il y a eu un éclair brillant suivi du tonnerre.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

poignet
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Il portait une montre au poignet.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɒt.ər/

Jotter

cahier
Meaning
a small notebook for writing quick notes or reminders
Example
The student carried a jotter to write down important points during lectures.
L'étudiant a emporté un cahier pour noter des points importants pendant les cours.
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

calvaire
Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
Pour de nombreux réfugiés, le voyage à travers le désert fut un calvaire.
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

s'enfuir pour se marier
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
Le jeune couple a décidé de s'enfuir dans une autre ville pour se marier.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

résistant à la sécheresse
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Les cultures résistantes à la sécheresse peuvent survivre dans des conditions arides.
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

grignoter
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
Le lapin a grignoté une carotte.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

rage
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
Le chien a été vacciné contre la rage.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

méprisant
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Elle a donné un rire méprisant face à sa tentative de chanter.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

stupidité
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Sa stupidité a causé beaucoup de problèmes à l'équipe.
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

hibernien
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
Il a aimé lire sur la culture et l'histoire hibernienne.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

poulet
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Le poulet pondait des œufs frais chaque matin.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

cheval rapide ou cheval de chasse
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
Le chevalier monta un coursier rapide au combat.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

art de gouverner
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
Le leader a été félicité pour son art de gouverner exceptionnel dans la gestion des relations internationales.
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

déformer
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
La porte en bois s'est déformée sous la chaleur de l'été.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

roulant
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Ils ont roulé à travers les collines ondulantes de la campagne.
A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

concombre
Meaning
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
Example
I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.
J'ai ajouté des tranches de concombre frais à ma salade.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

psychologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
La psychologie nous aide à comprendre comment les gens pensent et agissent.
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

marcher lourdement
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
L'ours marchait lourdement à travers la forêt à la recherche de nourriture.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

renoncer
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Elle a décidé de renoncer au dessert pour maintenir son régime.
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

grammaire
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
Elle a étudié la grammaire pour améliorer son écriture.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

chagrin
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Son cœur était rempli de chagrin après avoir entendu la triste nouvelle.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

tumulte; agitation; bruit
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
L'annonce a provoqué un tumulte parmi les étudiants.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

fondre
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Les travailleurs fondent du fer de son minerai dans l'usine.
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

mou et lâche; manque de fermeté ou de tonus musculaire; faible
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
Ses bras flasques montraient qu'il avait besoin de faire plus d'exercice.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbien
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
L'activité microbienne dans le sol améliore la fertilité.
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

une couche brillante ou lustrée; gloss pour lèvres
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
Elle a appliqué un gloss transparent sur ses lèvres pour leur donner un aspect brillant et sain.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

écologique
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La déforestation menace l'équilibre écologique de la planète.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

conjonction
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Les mots 'et' et 'mais' sont des conjonctions courantes.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

genoux
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
Le chat s'est pelotonné confortablement dans ses genoux pendant qu'elle lisait son livre.
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

agacer
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
Sa critique injuste a continué de la contrarier pendant des jours.
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

prévision
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
Sa prévision a aidé l'entreprise à éviter des pertes financières.
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

officier de bord
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
Le bôt-swên a supervisé les marins sur le pont.
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

paragon
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Neom est un paragon du design urbain durable.
B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

géant; être mythologique ou imaginaire de taille humaine mais de taille surhumaine
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
Le géant technologique a annoncé des bénéfices record pour le troisième trimestre consécutif.
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

mise initiale dans un jeu
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Chaque joueur a mis un ante avant que le jeu commence.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

prudence, éviter les risques
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Sa prudence a garanti qu'aucune erreur n'a été commise.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

retourner
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Elle a retourné le pancake dans la poêle.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

relatif au crépuscule
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
Les chauves-souris sont des animaux crépusculaires, les plus actifs à l'aube et au crépuscule.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

bougie
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Nous avons allumé une bougie pendant la panne de courant
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

traducteur
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
Le traducteur a aidé les touristes à comprendre le guide.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

brouiller
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Il a trébuché avec les clés et les a laissées tomber par terre.
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

qualifié; certifié
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
Elle est une médecin qualifiée avec des années d'expérience.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

martyre
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Son martyre a inspiré d'innombrables autres à rejoindre le mouvement de la liberté.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

aigüement
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Elle était aigüement consciente des risques encourus.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampe
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
La voiture est montée sur la rampe dans le garage.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

pourboire
Meaning
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
Example
The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
Le serveur a reçu un généreux pourboire pour son excellent service.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

dodue
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
Le bébé a des joues dodues.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

transpiration
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Après avoir couru pendant une heure, il était couvert de transpiration.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

repas
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Ils ont apprécié un délicieux repas au bord de la rivière.
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

transport
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
Le transport des marchandises a été retardé en raison du mauvais temps.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

élémentaire; fondamental
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Il a appris les mathématiques élémentaires à l'école.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

piller
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Les manifestants ont pillé plusieurs magasins pendant la protestation.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

décagone
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
Le professeur de géométrie a dessiné un parfait décagone au tableau.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

pays natal
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Elle est retournée dans son pays natal après dix ans à l'étranger.
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

courtois
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
Le personnel de l'hôtel a été très courtois avec tous les invités.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

primate, animal de la famille des singes
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
Les humains sont classés parmi les primates.
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

magie
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
Le magicien a émerveillé la foule avec sa magie.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

théâtral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Sa performance théâtrale a récolté les applaudissements du public.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

intime; proche; privé
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Ils ont une amitié intime qui dure depuis des décennies.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

impassible
Meaning
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
Example
Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.
Certains philosophes affirment que Dieu est impassible et ne peut pas éprouver les émotions humaines.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

fragile
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
La chaise était trop fragile pour supporter son poids.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

dinde (un type d'oiseau grand)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Nous avons rôti une dinde pour le dîner de Thanksgiving.
A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

force; puissance; résistance
Meaning
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force
Example
Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
L'exercice régulier aide à développer la force musculaire.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

interrogatif
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
Le ton interrogatif de l'avocat a rendu le témoin mal à l'aise.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

invétéré
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
Il est un lecteur invétéré qui passe des heures à la bibliothèque chaque jour.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

résonner
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Ses mots ont résonné avec le public.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

désordre total
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Après la tempête, toute la ville était en désordre total.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

persécution
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
La persécution des minorités a été condamnée dans le monde entier.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

excédent
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
Le pays a un excédent de nourriture cette année.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

un bâtiment ou une ferme où le lait est produit; des produits à base de lait; une boutique qui vend du lait et des produits laitiers
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
La laiterie locale fournit du lait frais et du fromage à tout le quartier.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

chevalerie
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
Le chevalier vivait selon le code de la chevalerie.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

moudre
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Elle broie des grains de café tous les matins.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

barbare; sauvage;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
Les anciens Romains considéraient comme des barbares tous ceux qui étaient hors de leur empire.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

tout
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
Il a tout mis dans sa valise.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

clé en main
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
L'entreprise fournit des solutions clés en main pour les petites entreprises.
C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

doré
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
L'artisan a doré le cadre pour lui donner un aspect luxueux.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

étendu; vaste; large
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
L'entreprise a mené des recherches approfondies avant de lancer le nouveau produit.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

front
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Elle essuya la sueur de son front.
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

cocktail
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Elle a commandé un cocktail au bar.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

sous-vêtements
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Il a plié ses sous-vêtements soigneusement avant de les ranger.
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 /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

cumin noir
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Saupoudrez des graines de cumin noir sur le pain avant de le cuire.
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

bonheur
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

indignation
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
La décision injuste a provoqué une indignation publique.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

idiotie
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
La décision d'ignorer les protocoles de sécurité était une pure idiotie qui mettait tout le monde en danger.
A1 article /æn/

an

un/une
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
Elle a mangé une pomme au petit déjeuner.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

fil
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Elle a utilisé un fil rouge pour coudre le bouton déchiré.
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

élever, reproduire
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Ils élèvent des chevaux à la ferme.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

hortatoire
Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
Les paroles exhortantes du directeur ont inspiré l'équipe à travailler plus dur.
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

uniforme
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
Tous les étudiants doivent porter un uniforme à l'école.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

maillet
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
Le charpentier a utilisé un maillet en caoutchouc pour éviter d'endommager le bois.
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Éden
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
Le jardin était comme l'Éden, rempli de belles fleurs et d'une atmosphère paisible.
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

puissant
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
Le télescope James Webb est le plus puissant observatoire spatial.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

lentille
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Il a nettoyé l'objectif de la caméra avant de prendre la photo.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

boiteux; infirme
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
Le cheval blessé était boiteux et ne pouvait pas marcher correctement.
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

amitié
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
Le traité a aidé à maintenir l'amitié entre les nations voisines.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

réfuter
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
L'avocat a réfuté les fausses accusations avec des preuves solides.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

assistant
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
L'assistant du sénateur a organisé la réunion avec les journalistes.
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

finalement; à la fin
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
Après des années de travail acharné, elle est finalement devenue médecin.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

poursuivre
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
Ne poursuivez pas deux lièvres à la fois.
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

massif; extrêmement grand; énorme en taille ou en quantité
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
L'entreprise a réalisé un bénéfice massif cette année.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

effacer
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
Le temps avait effacé les lettres sur la vieille pierre tombale.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervalle
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
Il y avait un court intervalle entre les deux performances.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

égotisme
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
Ses vantardises constantes ont révélé son égotisme.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

secrétaire
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
La secrétaire a planifié la réunion pour demain.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

architecte
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
L'architecte a conçu un immeuble de bureaux moderne.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

regrettable
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Elle lui offrit un sourire regrettable alors qu'elle s'éloignait.