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B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

résolution de conflits
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
La résolution des conflits est essentielle pour la paix mondiale.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

directives
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Les lignes directrices pour l'utilisation de l'IA sont essentielles.
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

inoffensif, analgésique
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
Les remarques anodines de l'orateur ont évité la controverse.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

débat
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
Le débat politique a duré trois heures avec des arguments passionnés.
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

envoyer de l'argent / pardonner
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
Il a promis de remettre le paiement d'ici la fin de la semaine.
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

vague; flou; nébuleux
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Ses projets pour l'avenir restent nébuleux et flous.
B1 noun /æks/

Axe

hache
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood
Example
The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.
Le bûcheron balança sa hache pour couper l'arbre.
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

geysers
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
Le geyser a éclaté, projetant de l'eau très haut dans le ciel.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

connaissance; perspicace; astucieux;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
Elle lui a donné un sourire complice quand il a mentionné le secret.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

soulagé
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Elle s'est sentie soulagée après avoir entendu la bonne nouvelle.
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

pénétration du marché
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Une forte pénétration du marché assure la domination concurrentielle.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asymétrique
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Le design du bâtiment est asymétrique et inhabituel.
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

bonheur
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

apathie
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
Les étudiants ont montré de l'apathie envers les nouvelles règles.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

utilisation de pseudonyme
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
L'auteure a maintenu l'utilisation de pseudonyme tout au long de sa carrière.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

junte militaire
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
La junte a pris le pouvoir après le coup d'État.
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

viande de mouton
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
Le restaurant sert un délicieux curry de viande de mouton avec du riz.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

virilité
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Sa virilité a été admirée par ses pairs.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

profondeur; qualité d'être intense ou profond
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
La profondeur de l'océan dans cette zone atteint plus de trois mille mètres.
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

réaliste
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
La figurine en cire était si réaliste que les gens ont pensé que c'était une vraie personne.
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

aiguiser, améliorer une compétence
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
Elle a affiné ses compétences en présentation avant la grande réunion.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

inexprimable
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
Elle était remplie de joie inexprimable en apprenant la nouvelle de son succès.
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

farce; tromperie; canular
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
Les nouvelles sur l'atterrissage des extraterrestres se sont révélées être une farce élaborée créée par des farceurs.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

choquant et sensationnel de manière vive
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
Le journal a publié un récit choquant du crime.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

artificiel ou forcé; pas naturel ni spontané
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
La fin du film semblait artificielle et irréaliste.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

bagages; effets personnels;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Veuillez récupérer vos bagages sur le tapis roulant à l'aéroport.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropocentrisme
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
L'anthropocentrisme façonne souvent les politiques environnementales.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

concept
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Le concept de poursuivre deux lapins enseigne la concentration.
A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

assez; plutôt; complètement
Meaning
to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely
Example
The movie was quite interesting.
Le film était assez intéressant.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

donné
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Il est un fait donné que le travail acharné mène au succès.
A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

entraîner
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
Les athlètes s'entraînent dur pour les Jeux Olympiques.
B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ascendance
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
Il est fier de son ascendance royale.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

machine
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Cette machine à laver est très efficace.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

irréductible
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
La fraction 3/7 est irréductible.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

étrier
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Les travailleurs ont construit un tréteau en bois pour soutenir le pont temporaire.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

ligature
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
Le médecin a utilisé une ligature pour arrêter le saignement.
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

pruderie
Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
Sa pruderie rendait souvent les autres mal à l'aise lors des discussions ouvertes.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

symbole en forme de V
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
L'uniforme du sergent affichait trois chevrons sur la manche.
C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

opportunisme
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
Il a agi par opportunisme politique plutôt que par principe.
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

mode passagère, tendance
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
Le nouveau régime est devenu une mode passagère chez les adolescents.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

terminal, final, maladie terminale
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Il attendait le bus à la terminale centrale.
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

déni
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
Son déni d'implication dans le scandale a été accueilli avec scepticisme.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

menace
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
La tempête représente une menace sérieuse pour les zones côtières.
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

traîner
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Les travailleurs ont traîné les boîtes dans le camion.
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

tentatif; provisoire
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
Nous avons fait des plans provisoires pour nous rencontrer la semaine prochaine.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institutionnel
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
Le gouvernement a mis en œuvre plusieurs réformes institutionnelles dans l'éducation.
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

climactique
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
Le film s'est terminé par une scène de bataille climactique.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

crédo, principe
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
La liberté d'expression fait partie de son crédo personnel.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

engloutir
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
Le village a été englouti par les eaux de crue.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

arrogant excessif
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
Son excès de fierté lui a coûté de nombreux amis.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

imperissable; éternel; immortel
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
La beauté impérissable de l'art classique continue d'inspirer les générations.
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

mixeur
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Elle a utilisé le mixeur pour faire un délicieux smoothie.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Perte soudaine de conscience ou de contrôle due à un AVC ou à une colère extrême
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
Le vieil homme a failli avoir une apoplexie lorsqu'il a entendu la nouvelle choquante.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

armée
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
L'armée a protégé la frontière contre l'attaque.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

diversifié
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
L'entreprise a adopté une stratégie commerciale diversifiée pour réduire les risques.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

rural, lié aux bergers
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
La peinture présentait une scène pastorale calme avec des moutons broutant.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

performance
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
Les améliorations des performances augmentent la confiance.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

générer
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La machine génère de l'électricité.
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

obsession
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
Son obsession pour le succès l'a poussé à travailler jour et nuit.
B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

résistance
Meaning
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Example
The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.
La résistance s'est battue vaillamment contre les forces coloniales.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

formation
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Elle a terminé sa formation en tant qu'infirmière l'année dernière.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

promouvoir
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
L'entreprise promeut la sensibilisation à l'environnement.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

superflu
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Sa donation était superflue, bien au-delà de ce que quelqu'un avait demandé.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

inhumer
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Ils ont inhumé le guerrier avec tous les honneurs.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

estimé
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
Il est un professeur estimé à l'université.
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

cataclysme
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
Le tremblement de terre a été un cataclysme qui a redessiné la ville.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

perspectives
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Les perspectives de croissance semblent prometteuses.
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

dénonciation / accusation publique
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
L'article du journaliste était une forte dénonciation de la corruption.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

interaction mutuelle
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
L'enseignant a encouragé plus d'interaction entre les élèves.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑːdi/

kabadi

ferrailleur
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.
Le ferrailleur collecte des objets usagés.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

avare
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Le propriétaire était tellement avare qu'il n'a jamais réparé quoi que ce soit.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

porter
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
Elle aime porter des couleurs vives.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

modèle
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Les scientifiques utilisent un modèle pour simuler le changement climatique.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

diffamation
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
Le journal a été poursuivi pour diffamation.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

relatif au lait ou semblable au lait
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Les vaisseaux lactéaux dans l'intestin grêle absorbent les graisses alimentaires.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

tenace
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Son esprit tenace l'a aidée à surmonter les difficultés.
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

pastoralisme, système de pâturage basé sur l'herbe
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
Le pastoralisme est une manière traditionnelle de gérer le bétail.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

impersonnel
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
La lettre a été écrite dans un style très impersonnel.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

descendant
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
La rivière suivait un cours descendant vers la vallée.
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

pasteur
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
Le pasteur a prononcé un sermon plein de compassion.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

homme à tout faire
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Il travaillait comme un factotum, s'occupant à la fois des tâches administratives et de maintenance.
B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

attentivement
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
Elle écouta attentivement les instructions de son professeur.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

rasage
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Il a acheté une nouvelle crème pour le rasage.
C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

pittoresque et ancien
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
Ils ont séjourné dans un petit cottage pittoresque près de la mer.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

glucides
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Les grains entiers sont une excellente source de glucides sains.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

excentrique
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
L'artiste était connu pour son style excentrique.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

bonheur
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

immobilité
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
Le trafic est arrivé à une immobilité après l'accident.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

accession au trône / acceptation d'un traité
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
L'accession du roi au trône a été célébrée avec grande cérémonie.
B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

à la mode
Meaning
Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas
Example
She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.
Elle porte toujours des vêtements à la mode à chaque fête.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

réservé
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Elle lui donna un sourire réservé.
B1 verb /kræk/

crack

bonheur
Meaning
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
Example
The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

éducatif
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
Le voyage était une expérience éducative.
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

réprimander
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
L'enseignant a réprimandé l'élève pour avoir été malhonnête.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lascif
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Le tabloïd a publié une histoire lascive sur la célébrité.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

continent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
L'Asie est le plus grand continent du monde.
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

grave; urgent; terrible
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
Le pays fait face à une grave crise économique.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

épargne
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Des habitudes régulières d'épargne assurent la sécurité financière.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

tolérance
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Elle a montré une tolérance remarquable pendant la dispute animée.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

narine
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
Le médecin a vérifié chaque narine à la recherche de toute obstruction.
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

volleyball
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
Elle joue au volleyball avec ses amis chaque week-end.
A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

voyager
Meaning
to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place
Example
I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.
J'adore voyager autour du monde et explorer de nouvelles cultures.
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

lumière
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
Allumez la lumière, il fait sombre.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusif
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
Le roman est plein de passages allusifs qui font référence à la littérature classique.
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

suspect
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
Ses pratiques commerciales suspectes ont conduit à une enquête.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futuriste
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
Le futuriste a prédit d'importants changements dans les transports au cours de la prochaine décennie.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

flottille
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Une flottille de bateaux de pêche a quitté le port à l'aube.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

imitation humoristique
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
Le comédien a parodié le discours du politicien pour divertir le public.
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

décroître
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
La lune décroît après la nuit de pleine lune.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

incitation
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
L'entreprise a offert une prime comme incitation aux employés.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

tolérant; indulgent; miséricordieux; pas strict dans la punition ou le jugement
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
Le professeur était tolérant avec les élèves qui ont rendu leurs devoirs en retard.
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

joli; beau; attrayant
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
Elle portait une jolie robe à la fête.
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

à
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
Elle va au marché.
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

désignation; titre; poste; statut officiel
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
Sa désignation en tant que leader d'équipe s'accompagnait de responsabilités supplémentaires et d'autorité.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

imprécation
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
La vieille femme a impréqué ses ennemis avec des mots sombres.
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

rude
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
Sa voix rude révélait des années de tabagisme.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

un long passage reliant plusieurs pièces
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
Les étudiants attendaient tranquillement dans le corridor.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

compostage
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Le compostage réduit les déchets et améliore la fertilité du sol.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

présent
Meaning
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
Example
She presented her report to the team yesterday.
Elle a présenté son rapport à l'équipe hier.
A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

camarade de classe
Meaning
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
Example
I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
J’ai rencontré un ancien camarade de classe lors de l’événement universitaire.