B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.

Example

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

Un consensus a été atteint après une longue délibération.

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

livreur

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

Le livreur a livré les documents à temps.

B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

colonie

Meaning

a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people

Example

India was once a British colony.

L'Inde était autrefois une colonie britannique.

B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

classifié

Meaning

arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted

Example

The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.

Le rapport contient des informations classifiées.

B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

complexité

Meaning

The state of being complex; intricacy.

Example

The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.

La complexité du problème nécessitait une équipe d'experts.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

conseil

Meaning

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Example

She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.

Elle a décidé de consulter après avoir ressenti du stress pendant des mois.

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

La condensation s'est formée sur les fenêtres pendant la nuit froide.

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

chronique

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

Elle souffre de douleurs chroniques au dos.

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

cobra

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

Le cobra a levé sa capuche et a sifflé à l'intrus.

B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

rusé

Meaning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.

Example

The cunning fox tricked the farmer.

Le renard rusé a trompé le fermier.

B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

Meaning

an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure

Example

The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.

La configuration du système doit être ajustée pour une meilleure performance.

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

Le régime colonial a supprimé le gouvernement local.

B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

contextuel

Meaning

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.

Example

Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.

La signification contextuelle change en fonction de l'utilisation.

B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

carbone

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

Les émissions de carbone doivent être contrôlées.

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

crédible

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

Son explication était suffisamment crédible pour convaincre le comité.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

complémentaire; de louange; offert gratuitement par courtoisie

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

L'hôtel offre un petit-déjeuner gratuit pour tous les invités.

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

point culminant

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

Le film a atteint son point culminant lors de la scène finale de la bataille.

B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

Meaning

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure equity.

Les réformes constitutionnelles assurent l'équité.

B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

navire de cargo

Meaning

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

Example

The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.

Le navire de cargo a transporté des conteneurs remplis d'électroniques à travers l'océan.

B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

côtelette

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

Elle a servi de délicieuses côtelettes de poulet pour le dîner.

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

circonférence

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

Le professeur nous a demandé de calculer la circonférence du cercle.

B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

confronter

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

Elle a dû confronter ses peurs avant de faire son discours.

B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

constituer

Meaning

To make up, form, or establish something.

Example

These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.

Ces documents constituent l'accord légal entre les deux parties.

B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

brut

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

Le pétrole brut est transformé en carburant et en produits chimiques.

B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

courageux; intrépide; montrant du courage face au danger

Meaning

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

Example

The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.

Le courageux pompier a sauvé la famille de l'immeuble en feu.

B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

contredire

Meaning

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Example

His actions contradict his words.

Ses actions contredisent ses paroles.

B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

action collective

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

Il faut une action collective pour atténuer le changement climatique.

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 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

civil

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

La zone a été évacuée pour protéger les civils.

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

conserver

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

Nous devons conserver l'eau pendant la saison sèche.

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

constitutionnel

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

Les réformes constitutionnelles assurent l'équité dans le système.

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

caméléon

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

Le caméléon a changé de couleur du vert au marron.

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

consistance, uniformité

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

La consistance de la qualité est la clé de la satisfaction du client.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

conseiller municipal

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

Le conseiller municipal a parlé des routes locales.

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

catastrophique, dévastateur

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

Le changement climatique a des conséquences catastrophiques.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

calme

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

Il est resté calme même sous pression.

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

coriandre

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

Les feuilles fraîches de coriandre sont saupoudrées sur le curry.

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

consonne

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

Le mot 'chat' a deux consonnes et une voyelle.

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 /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

conseiller

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

Le conseiller a organisé une réunion publique pour discuter des problèmes locaux.

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

grappe

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

Les raisins ont poussé en une grappe serrée.

B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

agriculture conventionnelle

Meaning

Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.

Example

Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.

L'agriculture conventionnelle augmente la production des cultures en utilisant des engrais.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

célébré

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

Il est un auteur célébré dans le domaine de la littérature.

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

carbone neutre

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

L'entreprise vise à être carbone neutre d'ici 2030.

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.

B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congrès

Meaning

a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion

Example

The international congress on climate change will be held next year.

Le congrès international sur le changement climatique aura lieu l'année prochaine.

B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre

Meaning

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

Example

Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.

Tournez la vanne dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre pour la serrer.

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

critique

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

Le critique de cinéma a loué le dernier film du réalisateur.

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Mouvement de conservation

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

Le mouvement de conservation a commencé au XIXe siècle pour protéger la faune.

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

poisson-chat

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

Le poisson-chat est souvent frit et servi avec du riz dans la cuisine bengali.

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

clinique

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

Le médecin a effectué un examen clinique.

B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

transmettre, communiquer, transporter

Meaning

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Example

The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.

L'enseignant transmet la leçon clairement aux élèves.

B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

corbeau

Meaning

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

Example

The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.

Le corbeau croassa bruyamment depuis la branche de l'arbre.

B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

collectif

Meaning

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

Example

Victory Day represents our collective pride.

Le Jour de la Victoire représente notre fierté collective.

B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

Meaning

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

Example

She put a sugar cube in her tea.

Elle a mis un cube de sucre dans son thé.

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

compensé

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

Les travailleurs ont été compensés pour leurs heures supplémentaires.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

Ce logiciel est compatible avec les systèmes Windows et Mac.

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

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.

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

La contamination de l'air cause des problèmes de santé.

B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

lait concentré

Meaning

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

Example

The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.

La recette demande une boîte de lait concentré pour rendre le dessert encore plus crémeux.

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.

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

cognitif

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

Les fonctions cognitives s'améliorent avec la pratique et l'apprentissage.

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

conformité

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

Les écoles attendent le respect de leurs règles et politiques.

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

corrompu

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

Le politicien a été accusé de pratiques corrompues.

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

conjonction

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

Les mots 'et' et 'mais' sont des conjonctions courantes.

B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Capsule. Un petit étui soluble en gélatine contenant une dose de médicament, à avaler entière.

Meaning

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

Example

Capsules contain controlled environments.

Les capsules contiennent des environnements contrôlés.

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

cubain

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

Nous avons apprécié un délicieux café cubain au café.

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

calculé

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

Son mouvement calculé lui a donné un avantage sur ses concurrents.

B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

morue

Meaning

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

Example

The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.

Le pêcheur a attrapé une grande morue dans l'Atlantique Nord.

B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

glucide

Meaning

a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar

Example

Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.

Le riz et les pommes de terre sont riches en glucides.

B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

boîte à casserole

Meaning

a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes

Example

The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.

La boîte à casserole a gardé la nourriture chaude pendant la fête du dîner.

B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

fermeture

Meaning

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

Example

The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.

La fermeture de l'entreprise a laissé de nombreux employés sans emploi.

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

La consultation était essentielle.

B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

bureau compartimenté

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

Elle travaille dans un bureau compartimenté avec trois autres collègues.

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

captif

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

Le captif a été retenu dans une petite cellule pendant plusieurs mois.

B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

clarifier

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly

Example

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

L'enseignant clarifie le concept difficile.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

conseiller

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

Elle a parlé à un conseiller pour obtenir des conseils sur sa carrière.

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

circulaire

Meaning

shaped like a circle; round in form

Example

The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.

Les enfants étaient assis en disposition circulaire autour du feu de camp.

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

marmite électrique

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

J'ai mis le poulet et les légumes dans la marmite électrique avant de partir au travail.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

changeable; instable

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

Le temps est très changeant au printemps.

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

conscience

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

La méditation aide à améliorer la conscience et la clarté de la pensée.

B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

cosmétique

Meaning

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

Example

She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.

Elle a acheté une nouvelle crème cosmétique pour sa peau.

B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

Meaning

a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong

Example

The suspect made a full confession to the police.

Le suspect a fait une confession complète à la police.

B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

Meaning

A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.

Example

The cadet marched proudly in the parade.

Le cadet a défilé fièrement lors du défilé.

B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

ciment / cimenter

Meaning

a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent

Example

The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.

Le traité a aidé à cimenter la relation entre les deux pays.

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

contradiction; incohérence

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

Il y avait une contradiction claire entre ses paroles et ses actions.

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

veau

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

Le veau est resté près de sa mère.

B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

signal

Meaning

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

Example

The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.

L'acteur a attendu son signal avant d'entrer sur scène.

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

centipède

Meaning

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

J'ai trouvé un centipède rampant sous la roche.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

obligatoire

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

Porter des ceintures de sécurité est obligatoire dans la plupart des pays.

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 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

construire

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

Ils prévoient de construire un nouveau pont au-dessus de la rivière.

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

complimenter

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

L'enseignant a complimenté les étudiants pour leur travail acharné.

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confiserie

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

Le magasin vend une grande variété de confiserie.

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

composer

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

Elle compose de belles chansons.

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

empreinte carbone

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

Réduire l'empreinte carbone est essentiel pour lutter contre le changement climatique.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

conseil psychologique

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

Elle a choisi le conseil psychologique pour gérer le stress.

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

contraindre

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

Les nouvelles régulations contraignent les entreprises à ne pas polluer l'environnement.

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

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 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

corde

Meaning

a long, thin, flexible string or rope

Example

He tied the package with a strong cord.

Il a attaché le paquet avec une corde solide.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

communiste

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

L'idéologie communiste vise une société sans classes.

B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

confidentialité

Meaning

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

Example

Confidentiality is crucial in data security.

La confidentialité est cruciale dans la sécurité des données.

B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

conditions climatiques

Meaning

The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.

Example

Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.

Des conditions climatiques spécifiques sont nécessaires pour les chutes de neige.

B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

cohérent

Meaning

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.

Example

His speech was clear and coherent.

Son discours était clair et cohérent.

B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

conseiller

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

Le professeur a conseillé les étudiants sur leurs choix de carrière.

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

consentement

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

Elle a donné son consentement avant l'opération.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

comique

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

Ses expressions comiques ont fait rire tout le monde.

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

rugueux, grossier

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

Le tissu était rugueux au toucher.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

rentable

Meaning

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.

Les solutions rentables bénéficient aux industries.

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorisation / permis

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

Le pilote a reçu l'autorisation d'atterrir l'avion.

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

consommation

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

Une forte consommation d'énergie entraîne une augmentation des factures d'électricité.

B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

victime; blessé; perte

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

L'hôpital a soigné de nombreuses victimes de l'accident de voiture.

B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

ramper

Meaning

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

Example

She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.

Elle monta silencieusement les escaliers pour éviter de réveiller quelqu'un.

B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

cultiver

Meaning

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

Example

Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.

Les agriculteurs cultivent du riz dans les champs.

B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

teint

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

Sa peau claire brillait magnifiquement sous la lumière du matin.

B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

Meaning

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.

Example

She created a collage using old magazine pictures.

Elle a créé un collage en utilisant des photos anciennes de magazines.

B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

directeur / conducteur

Meaning

a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity

Example

The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.

Le conducteur agita sa baguette pour commencer l'orchestre.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

Les deux produits sont comparables en qualité mais diffèrent par le prix.

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 /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.

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.