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B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

convertisseur
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
L’ingénieur a utilisé un convertisseur pour transformer le courant alternatif en continu.
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 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

contradictoire
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
Leurs points de vue sur l'éducation sont contradictoires.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

complément
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
le foulard complète parfaitement sa tenue.
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 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

homologue
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
Le PDG a rencontré son homologue dans l'entreprise partenaire.
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

coordinateur
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
Le coordinateur de l'événement a tout géré parfaitement.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

compromettre
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Partager excessivement peut compromettre votre vie privée.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

cesser
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
Le bruit cessa dès que les enfants sont entrés à l'intérieur.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

boucle; spirale
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Elle avait de magnifiques boucles naturelles qui encadraient parfaitement son visage.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

noix de cajou
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Les noix de cajou sont souvent utilisées dans les sucreries et les currys indiens.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

solide; réel; tangible; spécifique
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Nous avons besoin de preuves concrètes pour soutenir nos affirmations.
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

consulter / accorder
Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
Le comité se réunira pour décider de la nouvelle politique.
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

ourson
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
L'ourson est resté près de sa mère pour se protéger.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

coupable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La police a attrapé le coupable derrière le vol.
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 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 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

s'effondrer
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
Le vieux bâtiment s'est effondré après le tremblement de terre.
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

cellulaire
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
La technologie cellulaire a révolutionné la communication.
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 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

converser
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Ils ont conversé sur la littérature pendant des heures.
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

culture
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
La culture de cultures biologiques a augmenté dans le monde entier.
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 /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

commerce
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Le commerce international a considérablement augmenté ces dernières années.
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 /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

composé / zone fermée
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
Le scientifique a étudié le composé chimique dans le laboratoire.
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 /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 /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

confrontation
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
La confrontation entre les deux dirigeants s'est terminée sans accord.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

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 /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

classification
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
La classification des animaux aide à comprendre leur biologie.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

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 /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

commotion cérébrale
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
Il a subi une commotion cérébrale après être tombé de son vélo.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

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 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

événements catastrophiques
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Les cyclones sont des événements catastrophiques au Bangladesh.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

dodue
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
Le bébé a des joues dodues.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

entrepreneur
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
L'entrepreneur a terminé le projet de construction à temps.
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

Lit de bébé
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
Le bébé dort paisiblement dans son lit de bébé.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

développement de personnage
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Le développement de personnage de Sydney Carton est profond.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
L'entreprise a fait plusieurs concessions lors des négociations.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

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

carve

sculpter
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
L'artiste a sculpté une belle statue en marbre.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

coalition
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Plusieurs partis ont formé une coalition pour faire adopter la nouvelle loi.
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 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

congestionné
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
La route était congestionnée pendant l'heure de pointe.
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 /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

chœur; une partie d'une chanson qui est répétée après chaque couplet
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
Le chœur de l'école a chanté magnifiquement lors du concert annuel.
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 ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

cryptomonnaie
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Bitcoin est la cryptomonnaie la plus populaire sur le marché.
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

revêtement
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

consécutif
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
Elle a gagné trois matchs consécutifs dans le tournoi.
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 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

commission
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
La commission recommande des réformes constitutionnelles.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

hache
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Le bûcheron a balancé la hache pour couper l'arbre.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

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 /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

cholestérol
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
Un taux élevé de cholestérol peut augmenter le risque de maladies cardiaques.
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 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

toile
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
L'artiste a préparé une toile pour sa nouvelle peinture.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

trajet quotidien
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Il passe deux heures à se rendre au travail chaque jour.
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 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 ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

compréhension
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
La lecture améliore le vocabulaire et les compétences de compréhension.
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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B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

correspondant
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
Le correspondant étranger a rapporté en direct depuis Paris.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

certitude
Meaning
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
Example
We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.
Nous pouvons dire avec certitude que le projet sera terminé à temps.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

lutter, revendiquer
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Les athlètes du monde entier luttent pour le championnat.
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 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

enfantin; innocent et confiant; pur et simple
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Elle a conservé une étonnement enfantin pour le monde autour d'elle.
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 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

content
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Elle était contente de sa vie simple.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

innombrable
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Il y a des étoiles innombrables dans le ciel.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

constituants
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Les protéines et les vitamines sont des constituants essentiels d'un régime alimentaire sain.
B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

coq
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
Le coq a chanté fort au lever du soleil pour réveiller tout le monde.
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 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 /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 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

compost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Le jardinier a ajouté du compost pour enrichir le sol.
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

gravement
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
Il a été gravement blessé dans l'accident.
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

capacité
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
La capacité du télescope est inégalée.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

canapé
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
La famille s'est réunie sur le canapé pour regarder un film.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

cuisiner
Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
L'entreprise a préparé le dîner pour la réception du mariage.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

mépris, dédain
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Il a parlé avec mépris des fonctionnaires corrompus.
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

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 /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 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 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

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 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 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

communautaire
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Les villageois ont travaillé ensemble dans le jardin communautaire.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

contempler
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Elle s'est assise en silence pour contempler ses projets futurs.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

conscient
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Elle était complètement consciente après l'opération.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

exigeant; très sélectif; particulier sur ce qu'il aime ou accepte
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Il est très exigeant avec les restaurants où il mange.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

indices
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Les expressions faciales fournissent des indices sur les émotions d'une personne.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

commentaire
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
Le commentaire du professeur sur le roman était perspicace.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

catastrophe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Le tremblement de terre a été une catastrophe pour toute la région.
B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

coucou
Meaning
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
Example
We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.
Nous avons entendu le chant du coucou depuis la forêt tôt le matin.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

compétent; capable
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Elle est une gestionnaire compétente qui gère toutes les tâches efficacement.
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

habiller
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Elle a habillé le bébé avec des vêtements chauds.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

armoire
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Elle garde ses manteaux d'hiver dans l'armoire près de la porte.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

catholique
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Elle a des goûts catholiques en musique, appréciant tout, du jazz à l'opéra.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

couverture
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
La chaîne de nouvelles a fourni une couverture étendue de l'événement.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

admettre
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Elle a finalement admis qu'elle avait tort.
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

chaos; désordre total; confusion
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
Le tremblement de terre a causé le chaos dans la ville alors que les bâtiments se sont effondrés et que les gens ont paniqué.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

casuellement; de manière détendue et informelle
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Il a mentionné cela de manière décontractée.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

confiné
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
Le prisonnier était confiné dans sa cellule pendant 23 heures par jour.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

charbon
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
L'usine utilise toujours du charbon comme source principale d'énergie.
B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

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 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

lâche
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Il s'est appelé un lâche pour ne pas avoir affronté l'intimidateur.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

conquérir
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
L'armée a réussi à conquérir le territoire ennemi.
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

classé
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
La ville a été classée comme hautement polluée.
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

compassion
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
Elle a montré une grande compassion envers les enfants sans-abri en leur fournissant de la nourriture et un abri.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

boussole
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
Le randonneur a utilisé une boussole pour trouver la bonne direction.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

conspiration
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
La police a découvert une conspiration pour renverser le gouvernement.
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 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 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

censurer
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
Le gouvernement a tenté de censurer le film controversé.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

digne d'éloges
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Son engagement envers le projet était vraiment digne d'éloges.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

achèvement
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
L'achèvement du projet prendra encore quelques semaines.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

comète
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
La comète de Halley apparaît dans le ciel tous les 76 ans.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

compétitivité
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
La compétitivité est essentielle pour la durabilité économique.
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

insouciant; léger de cœur;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
Elle vivait une vie insouciante, voyageant autour du monde sans aucune inquiétude.
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

condamner
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Les dirigeants ont condamné les actions comme inhumaines.