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B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

marchandise
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
Le pétrole est une marchandise précieuse sur le marché mondial.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dicter
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
Le patron dicte des lettres à son secrétaire.
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

diligent
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
Elle est une étudiante diligente qui étudie tous les jours.
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

développeur
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
Elle travaille comme développeuse de logiciels dans une entreprise technologique.
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

remuer
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Elle a remué la soupe pour s'assurer qu'elle ne brûle pas.
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 /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

technicien
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
Le technicien a réparé l'ordinateur en une heure.
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

muet; incapable de parler; sans son
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
Il est resté muet pendant toute la réunion.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

marée
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Les pêcheurs attendaient la marée haute pour lancer leurs bateaux.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

manteau
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
L'espion a caché son identité sous un faux nom.
B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

exécution, mise en œuvre
Meaning
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
Example
The success of a project depends on its proper execution.
Le succès d'un projet dépend de sa bonne exécution.
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

fertilité
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
La fertilité du sol est essentielle pour l'agriculture.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Elle a fait un geste de bienvenue avec ses mains pour inviter les invités à entrer.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

pénurie
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
La pénurie d'eau menace l'agriculture.
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 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

solide
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
Le menuisier a fabriqué une table en bois solide.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitraire
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
La notation arbitraire de l'enseignant a dérangé de nombreux étudiants.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

cuisse
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Il a ressenti de la douleur dans sa cuisse droite après avoir couru pendant une heure.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

rituel
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
La cérémonie de mariage comprenait de nombreux éléments rituels traditionnels.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

intermédiaire
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Elle suit un cours de français de niveau intermédiaire.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

mince
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Elle avait l'air mince dans sa nouvelle robe.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

porteur; détenteur de document
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
Le porteur de ce message doit le livrer rapidement.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

apparemment, de manière apparemment calme
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Il était apparemment calme malgré le chaos autour de lui.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

cartes mémoire
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Les cartes mémoire aident à la mémorisation rapide.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

exclusion
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
La politique a conduit à l'exclusion de certains groupes.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

chaque heure; se produisant ou fait chaque heure; en continu
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
Le rapport météorologique est mis à jour chaque heure.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

friction
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Il y avait de la friction entre les deux départements concernant l'allocation des ressources.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

mémorable
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Les événements mémorables inspirent des générations.
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

personne qui organise et dirige une entreprise ou des entreprises
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
La jeune entrepreneuse a démarré sa propre entreprise technologique à l'âge de 22 ans.
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

habiter
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
Ils vivent dans une petite cabane près du lac.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

psychique
Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
La voyante a affirmé qu'elle pouvait prédire l'avenir.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

suicide
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Les professionnels de la santé mentale travaillent pour prévenir le suicide.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

zone ombragée
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Nous nous sommes assis dans une zone ombragée près de la rive.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

évolution
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
La théorie de l'évolution explique comment les espèces changent au fil du temps.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

critère
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
L'honnêteté est un critère important pour ce travail.
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
L’aluminium est utilisé pour fabriquer des canettes.
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

ethnique
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
Le festival a célébré les diverses communautés ethniques de la ville.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

atterrissage
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
Le pilote a réalisé un atterrissage en douceur malgré les conditions météorologiques orageuses.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

parader, afficher
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Les soldats ont paradé dans les rues le jour de l'Indépendance.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

préférence
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Elle a une préférence pour la musique classique plutôt que la musique pop.
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

envahir
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
L'armée a envahi le pays voisin.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

légende; mythe
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
La légende du roi Arthur a inspiré de nombreux livres.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

rassurer
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
L'enseignant a rassuré les élèves avant l'examen.
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

frontières
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
Le projet repousse les frontières de l'exploration spatiale.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

dispersé; éparpillé;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Des averses éparses sont attendues tout au long de la journée.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

stimuler
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
La lumière du soleil appropriée stimule la croissance des plantes.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

s'efforcer
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Elle s'efforce d'être la meilleure élève de sa classe.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

péché
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Il a avoué son péché au prêtre.
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

douleur
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
Il a eu une terrible douleur à la tête après avoir travaillé tard.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

asile
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Les réfugiés ont demandé l'asile dans le pays voisin.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

corruption
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
Le gouvernement a lancé une campagne pour lutter contre la corruption dans les bureaux publics.
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 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

exceptionnel
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
Le talent exceptionnel stimule l'innovation.
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

agitation; raffut; souci inutile
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
Elle a fait tout un raffut à propos de la petite tache sur sa robe que tout le monde l'a remarquée.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

épidémie
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Il y a eu une épidémie de grippe dans la ville.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

cravate
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Il a ajusté sa cravate avant la réunion importante.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

stupeur, étourdir
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
La nouvelle de sa démission soudaine a stupéfié tout le monde.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

syndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Le syndrome de Down affecte le développement physique et mental d'une personne.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

analphabète; illettré; ignorants
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
Le programme vise à aider les adultes illettrés à apprendre à lire et à écrire.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

dériver
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
beaucoup de mots anglais dérivent du latin.
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

affirmation
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
Son affirmation qu'elle avait raison a été accueillie dans le silence.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

grêle
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La soudaine tempête de grêle a endommagé de nombreuses voitures dans le parking avec de grosses boules de glace.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

ironique
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Son ton ironique a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

avant tout; principalement
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
D'abord et avant tout, nous devons garantir la sécurité.
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

impliquer
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
Il est essentiel d'impliquer les jeunes dans l'éducation.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

port
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Les bateaux de pêche sont rentrés en toute sécurité au port avant que la tempête ne frappe la côte.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

découverte majeure
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
La découverte ouvre des portes pour de nouvelles technologies.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

poisson rouge
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
Le poisson rouge nageait en cercle autour de son bocal en verre.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

habitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Les scientifiques imaginent des habitats sur la Lune.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

alphabétisation
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Les programmes d'alphabétisation pour adultes aident les gens à apprendre à lire.
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 ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

biais, préjugé
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Le juge doit rester libre de tout biais.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

goulot d'étranglement
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
Le pont étroit est un goulot d'étranglement pendant les heures de pointe.
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

xylophone
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
Les enfants ont aimé jouer du xylophone coloré pendant le cours de musique.
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

école à domicile
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
L'école à domicile permet aux parents d'adapter l'éducation aux besoins de leur enfant.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornade
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
La tornade a détruit plusieurs maisons dans le village
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

suspect; douteux
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
La police a trouvé son comportement très suspect.
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

chute; déclin; ruine
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
Son arrogance et sa fierté ont conduit à sa chute éventuelle dans les affaires.
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

perception, compréhension
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
Notre perception de la situation a été façonnée par nos expériences antérieures.
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

véridique
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
Elle a toujours été sincère dans ses réponses lors de l'entretien.
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 /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

pertinence
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
Le professeur a remis en question la pertinence de l'exemple par rapport au sujet.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

atteint
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La région a atteint des progrès remarquables.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

tailler
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Les jardiniers taillent les arbres au printemps pour favoriser la croissance.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

possession; propriété; contrôle
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
La maison est dans la possession de leur famille depuis des générations.
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

chaîne de blocs
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
La technologie blockchain assure la transparence des transactions financières.
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

réveiller
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
Le bruit fort a réveillé tout le quartier.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

mal se comporter
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
Les enfants se sont mal comportés pendant l'assemblée de l'école.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

dispute, désaccord
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Les deux pays sont en dispute à propos de la question des frontières.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bactérie
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
Le médecin a expliqué qu'un seul bacterium peut se multiplier rapidement dans les bonnes conditions.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

fatigant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
La longue conférence était fatigante et répétitive.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

dépendant
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
Le pays dépend trop des biens importés.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

cabriolet, voiture avec toit rabattable
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Elle a conduit sa nouvelle voiture décapotable sur la route côtière.
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

audace; courage
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Son audace à affronter le problème a impressionné tout le monde.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

original
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
Elle a un sens de la mode original qui la fait se démarquer.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

législatif
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
Le corps législatif a adopté le nouveau projet de loi sur les impôts.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

captivant
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
Elle a donné un discours captivant sur le changement climatique.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

structuré
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Un plan d'exécution structuré est crucial pour le succès.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

ressources vitales
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
L'eau est l'une des ressources vitales du Bangladesh.
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

compétent
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Elle est hautement compétente dans plusieurs langues.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modifier
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Nous devons modifier le plan pour inclure plus de détails.
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

sans douleur
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
Les méthodes modernes assurent un traitement sans douleur.
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

narrateur
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
Le narrateur a guidé le public à travers l'intrigue complexe.
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

perspective
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
Le succès du projet représente une grande perspective pour l'économie.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

cabine
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Il est allé dans la cabine de vote pour déposer son bulletin.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

paupière
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
Ses paupières se sentaient lourdes de sommeil.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

faucon
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
Le faucon s'est envolé haut au-dessus du champ à la recherche de proies.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

habilement
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Elle a peint le portrait habilement en seulement deux heures.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

préliminaire
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Les étapes préliminaires sont cruciales avant le projet principal.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

pare-chocs
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
Le fermier a célébré une récolte exceptionnelle cette année.
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

étudiant de premier cycle
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
Elle est une étudiante de premier cycle étudiant en informatique.
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

enveloppe
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
Elle a mis un manteau chaud avant de sortir.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

formule
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
Le scientifique a découvert une nouvelle formule pour le médicament.
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

stabiliser
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour stabiliser l'économie.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

puant; mauvaise odeur
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
La poubelle a créé une terrible puanteur dans la cuisine.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensibilité
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose a prouvé la sensibilité des plantes par des expériences.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

formation d'habitudes
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
La formation des habitudes nécessite de la constance et de la discipline.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

légèrement
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
Elle toucha la main du bébé légèrement.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
La communauté tribale a préservé sa culture pendant des siècles.