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B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

concernant
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Il y a quelques rapports concernant le nouveau projet.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

élixir
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
La vieille légende parlait d'un élixir qui pourrait accorder la jeunesse éternelle.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

nomenclature
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
La nomenclature chimique peut être difficile à comprendre pour les débutants.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

granule
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Chaque granule de sel scintillait sous la lumière du soleil.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

plan / complot
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Ils ont conçu un plan pour tromper les investisseurs.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

actuariel
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
L'entreprise s'est appuyée sur des rapports actuariels pour fixer les primes d'assurance.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

à saveur intense
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Il préfère un vin rouge à saveur intense avec son dîner.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

bœuf
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
L'agriculteur a utilisé un bœuf pour labourer le champ.
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

enrichissement
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
L'enrichissement culturel favorise une compréhension plus profonde des traditions.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

jury
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
Le jury l'a trouvé coupable du crime.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

moqueur
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
Sa nature moqueuse l'a rendu populaire parmi ses collègues.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

autorité
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
L'autorité régionale a été soulignée.
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 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

délégué
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Chaque pays a envoyé un délégué pour participer à la conférence internationale.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛər/

impair

altérer
Meaning
to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability
Example
Smoking can impair your lung capacity.
Fumer peut nuire à votre capacité pulmonaire.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

épine
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Faites attention aux épines sur le buisson de roses.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

exception
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
La plupart des étudiants ont réussi l'examen, à l'exception de quelques-uns qui étaient absents.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

mouche du coche
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
Le journaliste était une mouche du coche, remettant constamment en question les politiques du gouvernement.
C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

nectar
Meaning
A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
Les papillons boivent du nectar des fleurs.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

sphérique
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
Le scientifique a étudié le groupe globulaire d'étoiles.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

cuivre
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Le cuivre est un bon conducteur d'électricité.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

série
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
Il y a eu une série de cambriolages dans la ville.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

inimaginable
Meaning
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
Example
The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.
L'échelle de la destruction était inimaginable jusqu'à ce que nous le voyions de nos propres yeux.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

humide; moite
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
Le climat humide donne l'impression qu'il fait plus chaud qu'il ne l'est en réalité.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

symphonie
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
L'orchestre a interprété la Cinquième symphonie de Beethoven.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

forger, falsifier
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
Le forgeron a forgé une épée solide à partir du fer.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellectuel
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Elle aime les discussions intellectuelles sur la philosophie.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

déshonneur; humiliation; honte
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Son arrestation a porté le déshonneur sur toute sa famille et sa réputation.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

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

flee

fuir
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
Les villageois ont dû fuir pendant l'inondation.
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

épicé
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
Ce curry est trop épicé pour moi.
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

four
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
Elle a cuit des biscuits dans le four pendant trente minutes.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

prieuré
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
L'ancien prieuré a été transformé en musée.
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

frivolité
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
Le professeur a découragé la frivolité pendant l'examen.
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

répertorial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
Le style répertorial du journaliste a capturé chaque détail de l'histoire en cours.
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

préfigurer
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
Le rapport préfigure les défis économiques futurs.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automatique
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Cette voiture a une transmission automatique.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

durable; permanent
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Leurs amitiés ont eu un impact durable sur leur vie.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

témoigner
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Elle a été appelée à témoigner au tribunal sur l'accident.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

manque; carence
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
Le manque de pluie cet été a causé de graves problèmes pour les agriculteurs.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

camion motorisé
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
Le camion motorisé a livré des légumes frais au marché.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

manière
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Son éternuement constant était devenu une manière agaçante.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

cercle épicyclique
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
Le concept d'épicyle a été utilisé pour expliquer le mouvement des planètes.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

féodalisme
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
Le féodalisme a façonné la structure politique de l'Europe médiévale.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

lèvre
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Elle a appliqué du rouge à lèvres sur ses lèvres avant la fête.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

ériger
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Ils ont érigé une statue sur la place de la ville.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

transporteur
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
La compagnie aérienne est le plus grand transporteur du pays.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

rythme
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Elle marchait à un rythme lent.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

injuste; incorrecte
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
La punition était injuste pour une infraction mineure.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

incertain
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
Elle était incertaine à propos de la décision.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

flotte
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
La marine a déployé toute sa flotte pour l'exercice.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

approximativement; de manière violente ou dure
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
Le projet prendra environ trois mois pour être terminé.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

pinces
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Utilisez les pinces pour retirer le charbon chaud en toute sécurité.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

auvent
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nous nous sommes assis sous l'auvent pour éviter la forte pluie.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

alléger ou atténuer
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
La méditation peut alléger le stress et améliorer la concentration.
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

univalence
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
L'hydrogène est caractérisé par son univalence dans les réactions chimiques.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

attacher
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
Le fermier a attaché la chèvre à un poteau.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

différent
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
Bien qu'ils soient jumeaux, leurs personnalités sont différentes.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

fatigant
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
Le long voyage était extrêmement fatigant.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

réjouir bruyamment
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Les fans ont fait la fête dans les rues après la victoire.
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

émotionnalité
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
Son émotionnalité influençait souvent ses décisions.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

moyenne
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
Le score moyen reflète la performance globale.
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

femme forte
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
Elle a combattu comme une amazone dans la compétition.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

gourmand
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
En tant que véritable gourmand, il n'a jamais manqué une occasion d'essayer de nouveaux plats.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

décadent, luxueux
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
La fête était remplie de luxe décadent et d'excès.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

syncopé
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
Le morceau de jazz avait un rythme syncopé qui a énergisé la foule.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

pente
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Ils ont grimpé prudemment la pente de la colline.
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

annuel
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
L'entreprise organise une réunion annuelle pour tous ses actionnaires.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

coup d'État
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
L'armée a organisé un coup d'État pour renverser le régime en place.
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

difficile; astucieux; trompeur
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
Ce problème de mathématiques est assez difficile à résoudre.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

en bas
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Veuillez descendre et attendre dans le hall.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

citron vert
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Ajoutez une tranche de citron vert à votre boisson.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

ridiculisable
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Son excuse était si faible qu'elle était manifestement ridiculisable.
C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

commémorer
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
La statue a été construite pour commémorer les héros tombés.
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

sous
Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
Le chat est sous la table.
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

complainte prolongée; lamentation; liste de malheurs
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
L'éditorial du journal était un jeremiad sur le déclin des valeurs morales dans la société.
A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

assoiffé
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
Je suis très assoiffé après avoir couru sous la chaleur.
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

étudiant
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
Les étudiants ont participé activement aux manifestations.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

indescriptible
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
La beauté du coucher de soleil était indescriptible.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

grincheux
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
Le vieux grincheux se plaignait de tout.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

siècle; centurie
Meaning
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
Example
The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.
Le vieux château est debout depuis plus de cinq siècles.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

espiègle
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
L'enfant a donné un sourire espiègle avant de cacher le jouet.
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

minuit; le milieu de la nuit
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
L'horloge a sonné minuit et le nouveau jour a commencé.
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

bêtise
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
Le discours du politicien était plein de bêtises inutiles.
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

prédateur
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
Les lions sont des prédateurs puissants dans la savane.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

âcre et désagréable
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
La fumée âcre du feu a fait tousser tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

relation privée, relation contractuelle
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
Il n'y avait pas de relation contractuelle entre le fournisseur et le client.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

intacte
Meaning
Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.
Example
Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.
Malgré la tempête, la vieille maison est restée intacte.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

note de bas de page
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
L'auteur a inclus une note de bas de page pour expliquer le contexte historique.
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

bagarre
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
Une bagarre a éclaté dehors du bar tard dans la nuit.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

préférer
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Je préfère le thé au café le matin.
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

se vautrer, s'enfoncer
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
Le buffle aime se vautrer dans la boue lors des journées chaudes.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

cohérer
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Les idées de son essai cohèrent bien.
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

actif; en vigueur; fonctionnant; opérationnel;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
Les nouveaux protocoles de sécurité sont devenus opérationnels immédiatement après l'accident.
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

dans le sens de la longueur; selon la direction la plus longue
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Pliez le papier dans le sens de la longueur pour le rendre plus facile à transporter.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

suivi de la concentration
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Un bon suivi de la concentration améliore la productivité.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

alcool
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Ils ont acheté de l’alcool pour la fête.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentable
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
L'entreprise est devenue très rentable après la mise en place de la nouvelle stratégie.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

cardinal / principal
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
L'honnêteté est une vertu cardinal dans la vie.
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

choisir
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
Veuillez choisir votre couleur préférée dans la palette.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

ralentir
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
La voiture a commencé à ralentir à l'approche du feu de circulation.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

bonheur
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

éthique
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
Les considérations éthiques guident les décisions.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

supplication
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
Elle fit une supplication pour la paix pendant la discussion animée.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

passoire
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Elle a égoutté les pâtes avec une passoire.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extrêmement assoiffé
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
Après avoir marché dans le désert, il était extrêmement assoiffé.
A2 adjective /ɡriːk/

greek

Grec (relatif à la Grèce)
Meaning
relating to Greece, its people, or its language
Example
We enjoyed delicious Greek food at the restaurant.
Nous avons dégusté de la délicieuse cuisine grecque au restaurant.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

toge
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
Le sénateur portait une toge blanche pendant la cérémonie.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

cataclysmique
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
La guerre a eu des effets cataclysmiques sur l'économie du pays.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

langour
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
Le langur était assis sur la branche de l'arbre en train de manger des fruits.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

malade; indisposé
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
Elle se sent mal depuis hier.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

tourner
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
La Terre tourne autour de son axe toutes les 24 heures.
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

panorama
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
Depuis le sommet de la colline, nous avons apprécié un panorama époustouflant de la ville.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

rond
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
Le bébé avait des joues rondes que tout le monde adorait.
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.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

gué
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Les voyageurs ont décidé de traverser la rivière par un gué à l'aube.
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

dépendance au défilement
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
La dépendance au défilement est une préoccupation croissante parmi les utilisateurs de smartphones.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

excitant
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
Le conférencier a prononcé un discours excitant qui a ému le public.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

drame
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
Elle adore regarder des séries dramatiques historiques.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

épilogue
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
L'auteur a inclus un épilogue pour expliquer ce qui est arrivé aux personnages par la suite.