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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 /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

tissu
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Le Bangladesh est célèbre pour son industrie textile de haute qualité.
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

se lier d'amitié
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
Elle s'est liée d'amitié avec le nouvel élève à l'école.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

exceptionnellement grand; gigantesque
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
Le jet jumbo a été retardé à l'aéroport.
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

enclin
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
Il est enclin à faire des erreurs quand il est fatigué.
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 /spaɪn/

Spine

colonne vertébrale; support central d'une structure
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Elle s'est blessée à la colonne vertébrale dans l'accident.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

dévoué
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Elle est une mère dévouée qui met toujours ses enfants en premier.
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

sévère, tranchant
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
Le contraste frappant entre la pauvreté et la richesse était évident dans la ville.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

percevoir
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Je perçois un changement dans son attitude.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

paille ou tige
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Elle a bu le jus à travers une paille.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

déshydratation
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
La déshydratation peut entraîner de la fatigue et de la confusion.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

thérapeutique
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
La méditation est très thérapeutique pour le bien-être mental.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psychologue
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Le psychologue l'a aidé à faire face à son anxiété.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

péché
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Il a avoué son péché au prêtre.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

immense; colossal; énorme
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
La chaîne de montagnes immense s'étendait à travers l'horizon.
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

hygiénique
Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
Maintenir des conditions hygiéniques dans les hôpitaux est crucial.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

régner
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
La reine régna pendant plus de soixante ans.
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

inflammation
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
L'inflammation chronique peut entraîner des maladies graves.
B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

couette
Meaning
a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric
Example
Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.
Ma grand-mère a fait une belle couette avec des patches colorés pour mon lit.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

posséder / avoir
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
Elle possède un grand talent en musique.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

élégant
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Cette robe lui va très bien.
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

perspective
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
Le succès du projet représente une grande perspective pour l'économie.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

échantillon; spécimen; exemple
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
Le scientifique a collecté un échantillon de sang pour analyse.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

devise
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Son devise dans la vie est 'ne jamais abandonner.'
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

se révolter
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
Le peuple s'est révolté contre le gouvernement corrompu.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

inclusif
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
La croissance inclusive bénéficie à toutes les sections de la société.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

final
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
Le résultat final était meilleur que prévu.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

référence
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
La ville Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City établit une référence en matière de durabilité.
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

chaotique; désordonné
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
La situation est devenue chaotique après l'annonce.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

organisme
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
Chaque organisme a besoin d'eau pour survivre.
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

Longing

désir ardent; nostalgie
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

hanche
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Elle a mis ses mains sur ses hanches.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

mosquée
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Ils se sont rassemblés à la mosquée pour la prière du vendredi.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

excursion
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Ils ont fait une belle excursion à la plage le week-end dernier.
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

colère
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
Elle a crié dans un accès de colère après avoir entendu les nouvelles.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intolérance
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Le leader a été critiqué pour son intolérance envers les autres religions.
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

étonnant
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
La découverte étonnante a changé notre vision de l'univers.
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

mortel; létal; dangereux
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
Le poison mortel a tué la plante instantanément.
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

hippopotame
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
L'hippopotame passe la plupart de sa journée dans l'eau.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

saveur
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
La soupe avait une riche saveur d'herbes et d'épices du jardin.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

autonome
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
La ferme est complètement autonome pour la production de légumes.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

littéraire
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Elle est une figure bien connue dans le monde littéraire.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

globe oculaire
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
Le médecin a examiné son globe oculaire attentivement.
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

compétition impitoyable
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
La compétition impitoyable pour le pouvoir mène à des problèmes sociaux.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

épine
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Faites attention aux épines sur le buisson de roses.
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

sans rapport; non lié
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
Les deux incidents étaient complètement sans rapport entre eux.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

supervision
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Le projet a été complété sous la supervision d'un gestionnaire expérimenté.
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Intégration. Unification.
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
L'intégration des réseaux améliorera la communication mondiale.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

improductif; inefficace
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
La réunion était improductive et a gaspillé le temps de tout le monde.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

friction
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Il y avait de la friction entre les deux départements concernant l'allocation des ressources.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marqué; évident; distinct
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Il y a eu une amélioration marquée dans sa performance.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

fil
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Elle a utilisé un fil rouge pour coudre le bouton déchiré.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

observer
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Le jour est observé chaque année pour sensibiliser.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

perspective, prévision
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
Les prévisions économiques pour l'année sont positives.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

intégré
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Les systèmes intégrés optimisent l'efficacité.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

agression
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Il a été accusé d'agression après la bagarre.
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

radiation
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
Les radiations du soleil peuvent être nuisibles sans protection.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

manuellement; avec un effort physique;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Les données ont été saisies manuellement dans le système.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

résidentiel
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
L'institution était entièrement résidentielle.
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 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.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

détériore
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
La qualité de l'air se détériore en raison de la pollution.
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

totalement; absolument; complètement
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
Le film était complètement ennuyeux et je me suis endormi.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

exceptionnel
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
Le talent exceptionnel stimule l'innovation.
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

passoire
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
Elle a utilisé une passoire pour séparer la farine des grumeaux.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascendre
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Les grimpeurs vont ascendre la montagne à l'aube.
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 ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

intégrité
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
L'intégrité des enseignants favorise un environnement d'apprentissage positif.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristocratie
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
L'aristocratie avait souvent une influence sur les décisions politiques.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

hall d'entrée
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Nous avons rencontré le directeur dans le hall d'entrée de l'hôtel avant la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

garde forestier
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Le garde forestier a guidé les touristes à travers le sentier forestier.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

catholicisme
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
Le catholicisme a une longue histoire et de riches traditions.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

paroisse
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La paroisse s'est réunie pour le service du dimanche.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

déchets
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Le parc était plein de déchets après le festival.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

goulot d'étranglement
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
Le pont étroit est un goulot d'étranglement pendant les heures de pointe.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

arrêter
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
Le train s'est arrêté soudainement à la station.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

dégoutant / grossier
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Il pensait que la nourriture avait l'air dégoûtante, mais elle avait bon goût.
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

aisé
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
Elle a grandi dans un quartier aisé.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

étonner
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
Le dernier tour du magicien a étonné tout le public.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

anxieusement
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Elle attendait anxieusement les résultats de l'examen.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

domination
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
La domination de l'ourdou était évidente.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

prospectus
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Le département de la santé a distribué un prospectus sur la nutrition.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

tourner
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
La Terre tourne autour de son axe toutes les 24 heures.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispanique / parlant espagnol
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Elle étudie la culture et la langue hispanique.
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

tromper
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Il a essayé de tromper ses amis avec une histoire fausse.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

intérieur
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
L'intérieur de l'hôtel était magnifiquement décoré.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

proposition / tendre
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
La société a présenté sa démission au conseil.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

programme d'études
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
L'école a mis à jour son programme d'études pour inclure davantage de cours de littératie numérique.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

activisme
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Son activisme environnemental a inspiré de nombreux jeunes à agir.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

non confirmé; non vérifié;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
Le rapport reste non confirmé jusqu'à ce que nous recevions la vérification officielle.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

obligation
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
Les parents ont l'obligation de prendre soin de leurs enfants.
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Démographie
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
La démographie aide à la publicité ciblée.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

nuisance; dérangement;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
Le bruit constant de la construction est une vraie nuisance.
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

rapport
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
Le rapport entre les garçons et les filles dans la classe est de 2:1.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

prémisse / bâtiment
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Son argument était basé sur une fausse prémisse.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

cartes mémoire
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Les cartes mémoire aident à la mémorisation rapide.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxie
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
La Voie Lactée est la galaxie qui contient notre système solaire et la Terre.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

éliminer
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Éliminez les habitudes qui gaspillent du temps.
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 verb /mɒk/

mock

se moquer de
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Les étudiants se sont moqués de son accent pendant le cours.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompette
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
Le soldat a joué de la trompette pour signaler les troupes.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

factuel; basé sur les faits; vrai
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
Le rapport contient uniquement des informations factuelles.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

embellir
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
La ville prévoit d’embellir l’ancien parc avec des arbres et des lumières.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

surpris
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Elle a été surprise par le bruit fort dehors.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

remarquable
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Il y a eu une amélioration notable dans sa performance.
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

bien que
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
Il a finalement accepté, bien que à contrecœur.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

vigorueux
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
L'exercice régulier garde le corps vigoureux et en bonne santé.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

commencer
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
La cérémonie commencera à midi.
B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

velours
Meaning
a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side
Example
The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.
Les rideaux royaux étaient faits de riche velours rouge.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

compensation; indemnisation
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
L'entreprise a fourni une compensation financière aux travailleurs blessés dans l'accident.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

organisateur
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Elle était l’organisatrice principale de la conférence internationale.
B2 noun ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

enhancement

amélioration
Meaning
An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.
Example
Enhancement of education quality is vital.
L'amélioration de la qualité de l'éducation est essentielle.
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

regarder furtivement
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
L'enfant a essayé de regarder à travers le trou de serrure.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

désigner
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
Le comité désignera un nouveau président la semaine prochaine.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

demander
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Elle a demandé des informations sur l'offre d'emploi.
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

ancêtre
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
Elle a recherché son arbre généalogique pour en savoir plus sur ses ancêtres.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

grain
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
Le fermier a stocké de grandes quantités de grain dans la grange après la récolte.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

étudiant de première année
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
L'étudiant de première année se sentait nerveux lors de son premier jour à l'université.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

synthèse, combinaison
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
La synthèse des idées provenant de différentes perspectives a conduit à l'innovation.