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B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

confiance
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
Elle a parlé avec une grande confiance pendant l'entretien d'embauche.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

industrialisation
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
L'industrialisation a radicalement changé l'économie mondiale.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

enquête, sondage
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Ils ont réalisé une enquête pour comprendre les préférences des clients.
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

forcer
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
La loi oblige les citoyens à payer des impôts.
B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

persistant
Meaning
Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.
Example
Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.
Les arbres persistants comme les pins et les sapins restent verts toute l'année.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

version miniature
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
L'artiste a créé un modèle miniature du château.
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

rafale
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
Une rafale soudaine a surpris les marins.
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.
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

paraphernalia
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
Le pêcheur a transporté toute sa paraphernalia de pêche dans une grande boîte.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

disséquer
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
En cours de biologie, les étudiants ont dû disséquer une grenouille pour apprendre son anatomie.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

fournitures militaires
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
L'armée a stocké des fournitures militaires dans une installation sécurisée en dehors de la ville.
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

cacato
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
Le cacato blanc a levé sa belle crête.
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

interroger
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
La police a interrogé le suspect pendant des heures.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

conséquences
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
Les conséquences du tremblement de terre ont été dévastatrices.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

vers le bas
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
La balle a roulé vers le bas le long de la pente.
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

peigne
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Elle a utilisé un peigne pour coiffer ses cheveux avant la fête.
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

positif
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
Les protons ont une charge positive.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

muscle
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
L'exercice régulier aide à renforcer votre muscle.
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

éduquer
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
Les parents doivent éduquer leurs enfants sur les habitudes saines.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

lumineux
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
Le cadran lumineux de la montre était visible dans l'obscurité.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

sous-jacent
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
La raison sous-jacente du conflit n'a jamais été abordée.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

comportement
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Son comportement pendant la cérémonie a impressionné tout le monde.
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

machiniste
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
Le machiniste a ajusté soigneusement les engrenages sur le tour.
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

fantasmagorique
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
Le film a créé une vision fantasmagorique d'un autre monde.
B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

gardien; soigneur;
Meaning
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
Example
The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.
Le gardien du zoo nourrissait les animaux chaque matin à huit heures.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

gaffe
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Il a fait une grosse gaffe pendant la réunion en oubliant le nom du client.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

physique
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Les composants physiques forment la base du système.
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

efficacité
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
L'efficacité de la nouvelle politique est toujours en évaluation.
A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

aller
Meaning
to move or travel from one place to another
Example
I go to school every day.
Je vais à l'école tous les jours.
A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

presque
Meaning
very nearly, but not exactly or completely
Example
He almost missed the train.
Il a presque raté le train.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

canelle
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
La cannelle est souvent utilisée dans la pâtisserie et les desserts.
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

gaufre (aliment), parler de manière vague
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
Il n'arrêtait pas de tergiverser au lieu de prendre une décision.
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

soulever
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Les travailleurs ont dû soulever la grosse pierre pour dégager le chemin.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

bathymétrie
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
La bathymétrie est essentielle pour comprendre la topographie océanique.
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

carrière / profession
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
Elle a construit une carrière réussie dans la médecine.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

parler de manière évasive
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Le politicien a donné une réponse évasive à la question difficile.
C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

affligé
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
Les gens sont affligés par l'anxiété et la dépression.
A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

se plaindre
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
Example
He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.
Il se plaint souvent du bruit dans le quartier.
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

regarder la bouche ouverte
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
La foule est restée bouche bée devant le tour de magie étonnant.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

irrévérencieux
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
Son humour irrévérencieux choquait souvent les spectateurs traditionnels.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

oblation
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
Le prêtre a placé l'oblation sur l'autel pendant la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

sonnet
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare a écrit de nombreux sonnets célèbres sur l'amour et la beauté.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

annoncé
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
La mission a été annoncée publiquement.
C1 adjective /ˈven.ə.məs/

Venomous

venimeux; malveillant;
Meaning
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
Example
The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.
Le serpent venimeux a frappé rapidement sa proie.
B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

joindre
Meaning
to join or fasten something to another thing
Example
Please attach the document to the email before sending.
Veuillez joindre le document à l'e-mail avant de l'envoyer.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

conscience, morale, sens du bien et du mal
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
Sa conscience l'empêchait de mentir à ses parents au sujet de ses notes.
A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

Dieu
Meaning
a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
Example
People in different cultures worship God in various ways.
Les gens dans différentes cultures adorent Dieu de différentes manières.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Le livre était rempli de remarques élogieuses sur l'auteur.
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

peser
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
veuillez peser le colis avant de l'expédier.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

richesse
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
La création de richesse implique la construction d'actifs qui rapportent pendant que vous dormez.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ramboutan
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
Le rambutan a l'air effrayant avec sa peau poilue, mais il a un goût très sucré à l'intérieur.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

exaltant
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
Le parachutisme a été l'expérience la plus exaltante de sa vie.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

circonscrire
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
Les règles circonscrivent les pouvoirs du comité.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

paronymes
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
Les mots ‘effect’ et ‘effective’ sont des paronymes.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

fleur de crête de coq
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Les fleurs rouges de crête de coq ont ajouté une couleur vibrante au parterre de jardin.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

psychopathe
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
Le film dépeignait un tueur psychopathe sans aucune empathie.
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

palatial
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
Ils ont séjourné dans un hôtel palais pendant leurs vacances.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inactif; dormant; temporairement suspendu; pas actuellement actif
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
Le volcan est inactif depuis plus d'un siècle.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

piquant
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La sauce avait une saveur piquante qui rendait le plat encore plus savoureux.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

de grande importance, d'ampleur ou de taille
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
La découverte de l'électricité fut une réalisation monumentale.
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

habitudes atomiques
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
Développer des habitudes atomiques mène à un succès à long terme.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

dissiper
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
L'explication de l'enseignant a dissipé la confusion des élèves.
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

impression, concept
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
Le livre m'a donné une bonne première impression.
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

fil
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
Elle a acheté du fil coloré pour tricoter un pull.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

transpiration
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
Un exercice intense provoque la transpiration.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

pompier
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
Le pompier a sauvé la famille du bâtiment en feu.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

passerelle
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
Le nouveau passerelle a réduit la congestion du trafic en ville.
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

haltérophilie
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
L’haltérophilie demande de la discipline et une bonne technique.
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

courge amère
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
La courge amère est excellente pour contrôler les niveaux de sucre dans le sang.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

excuser
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
L'avocat a essayé d'excuser les actions de son client en mettant en lumière son enfance difficile.
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

souris
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
La petite souris s'est cachée derrière le placard.
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

rationalisation
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
Sa rationalisation de l'erreur n'était pas convaincante.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

non-résident
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Les étudiants non-résidents paient souvent des frais de scolarité plus élevés.
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

épisodique
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
Son intérêt pour l'art était épisoidique, venant et allant au fil des années.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

immature; pas totalement développé; enfantin
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Son comportement immature pendant la réunion a déçu tout le monde.
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

violon
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Elle joue magnifiquement du violon dans l'orchestre.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

insensé
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Il était ennuyé par les tâches insensées au travail.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

effronté
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Il a raconté un mensonge effronté devant tout le monde.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

conservateur
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
Le conservateur a organisé une nouvelle exposition d'artefacts anciens.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

charisme
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
Son charisme l'a aidé à devenir un grand leader.
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

politesse
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
Ils ont échangé des politesses avant que la réunion ne commence.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

armure
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
Le chevalier portait une armure lourde pour se protéger lors de la bataille.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

peu aimable
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
Le propriétaire du magasin semblait peu aimable envers les nouveaux clients.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

congestion
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
La congestion urbaine entraîne des temps de trajet plus longs.
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

tenir, utiliser
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
Le guerrier a manié son épée avec grande habileté.
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

incisif
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
Ses commentaires incisifs ont révélé les problèmes clés.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

se rendre
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
L'armée a enfin capitulé après des semaines de combats.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

feuille rouge
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
La feuille rouge est riche en fer et est couramment consommée dans les foyers bengalis.
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

froncer
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
Elle a froncé les lèvres avant d'embrasser l'enfant.
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

équipe
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
Notre équipe a gagné le match après un grand effort.
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

ambigu
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
Sa déclaration était trop ambiguë pour être comprise.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minutieusement
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Le détective a examiné la preuve minutieusement.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

gaspiller
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
Il a gaspillé ses économies sur des gadgets inutiles.
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

fourrage pour le bétail
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
La grange était remplie de fourrage pour le bétail.
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.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

mue de peau / zone marécageuse
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Le serpent s'est débarrassé de sa vieille peau.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

affaiblir
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
La maladie a affaibli de manière significative son système immunitaire.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Le patient a reçu un placebo pour comparer l'effet du médicament réel.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

immature
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
Les bananes non mûres deviendront jaunes dans quelques jours.
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.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

vieillissement
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Le biologiste a étudié la sénescence des plantes pour comprendre le vieillissement.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

insularité
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
L'insularité du groupe l'a empêché d'accepter de nouvelles idées.
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

rappeler
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
S'il vous plaît, rappelez-moi de l'appeler demain.
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fertile
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
Le sol fertile de cette région le rend parfait pour la culture des légumes.
A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

coûts
Meaning
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
Example
Reducing costs improves profit margins.
Réduire les coûts améliore les marges bénéficiaires.
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

la personne ordinaire
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
Le juge a expliqué la loi de manière à ce que la personne ordinaire puisse la comprendre.
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

déjeuner
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
Nous avons déjeuné dans un bon restaurant en ville.
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

sodium
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
Le sodium est un élément essentiel pour maintenir l'équilibre des fluides dans le corps.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

héptagone
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
Le professeur de mathématiques a dessiné un héptagone au tableau.
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

café
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
J'ai besoin d'une tasse de café pour commencer ma matinée.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

chanceux
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Elle se sentait chanceuse d'avoir des amis aussi soutenants.
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.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

accumuler
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Les particules de poussière s'accumulent avec le temps pour former des corps célestes plus grands.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

tempo, rythme
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Le groupe a joué la chanson à un tempo plus rapide que d'habitude.
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

panthéisme
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
La philosophie de Spinoza est souvent associée au panthéisme.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

traduction
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
Elle a terminé la traduction du livre en deux mois.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

acrimonie
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
Le divorce était rempli d'acrimonie et de disputes.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

épinard
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
Les épinards frais sont très nutritifs.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insulter
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Il s'est senti insulté par ses commentaires impolis.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

invincible
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
L'équipe semblait invincible après avoir gagné dix matchs d'affilée.