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B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Relatif à l'entreprise/corporation
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
La responsabilité sociale des entreprises est importante pour les entreprises modernes.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

fumier, engrais organique
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
Le fumier organique améliore la fertilité du sol.
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

tempête de grêle
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
La tempête de grêle a endommagé de nombreuses voitures dans le parking.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

propulser
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
Le manque d'orientation appropriée peut propulser les adolescents vers la délinquance.
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poétique
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
Son discours avait un rythme poétique qui captivait l'auditoire.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

crédibilité
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Sa crédibilité en tant que leader reste incontestée.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

explicite
Meaning
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
Les instructions étaient explicites, ne laissant aucune place à la confusion.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

relatif à la structure et à la formation des mots
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
L'analyse morphologique aide l'IA à comprendre la structure des mots.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

flatteur / fausse politesse
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
Le vendeur a donné un discours flatteur qui semblait faux.
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

opulence
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
L'opulence du manoir était évidente dans ses meubles ornés.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

crise soudaine
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Elle a été saisie par une crise de rire.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

chanteur
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
Le chanteur a fait une belle performance au concert hier soir.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

entreprise risquée, aventure, se lancer
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
Sa nouvelle aventure dans le commerce électronique a réussi.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

feuilles de curry
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Les feuilles de curry fraîches ajoutent une saveur authentique aux plats indiens.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

endurance
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Les coureurs de marathon ont besoin d'une grande endurance pour terminer la course.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

poisson salé
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
Le poisson salé est une méthode traditionnelle pour conserver les fruits de mer.
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

pomodoro
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
La technique Pomodoro améliore la productivité.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

traîneau
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Les enfants ont monté un traîneau sur la colline enneigée.
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

mettre
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
S'il vous plaît, mettez le livre sur la table.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

sédiment
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
La rivière a transporté du sédiment en aval pendant l'inondation.
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

savoir
Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
Je sais la réponse à cette question.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

métallurgique
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Il a étudié l'ingénierie métallurgique à l'université.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

incipient
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
La tempête incipiente a fait assombrir le ciel et le rendre lourd.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

microscopie
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
La microscopie a révélé la structure des cellules.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

éblouissant
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
La vue du sommet de la montagne était absolument éblouissante.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

Arbre d'aulne
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
Les arbres d'aulne poussaient épais le long de la rive du fleuve.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

tailler
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Les jardiniers taillent les arbres au printemps pour favoriser la croissance.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

un petit morceau ou une petite quantité de quelque chose; un court instant ou une courte distance
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Peux-tu attendre un peu plus longtemps pour moi?
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

semi-conscient
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
Il était semi-conscient après l'accident et pouvait à peine répondre.
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

immémorial
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
La tradition est suivie depuis des temps immémoriaux.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

chaussure lourde
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
Le fermier portait de vieux brogans pendant qu'il travaillait dans le champ.
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

porter ou traîner quelque chose de lourd ou encombrant avec effort
Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
Il a dû traîner la valise sur trois étages d'escaliers.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

non civilisé; sauvage;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Les explorateurs ont rencontré une tribu non civilisée au cœur de la forêt amazonienne.
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

tapisserie
Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
Le musée a exposé une tapisserie ancienne du XVe siècle.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

observation
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
Le scientifique a fait des observations minutieuses de l'expérience.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

enregistrer dans un journal
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
Le comptable enregistrera toutes les transactions financières à la fin de la journée.
C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

recours, aide
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
Les étudiants n'avaient d'autre recours que de faire appel au directeur.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

réintégrer
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Le programme aide les prisonniers à se réintégrer dans la société.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

concurrent, simultané, qui se produit en même temps
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
La conférence avait des sessions concurrentes sur divers sujets.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

leçon
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
La leçon de mathématiques d'aujourd'hui portait sur les fractions.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

acquisition; accomplissement
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
La maîtrise des langues est une acquisition importante pour les carrières mondiales.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

carnel
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
Le livre explore le conflit entre les désirs spirituels et carnels.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

faculté, capacité
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Elle a une faculté remarquable pour les langues.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

tailler
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Il a passé l'après-midi à tailler un morceau de bois en jouet.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

monoculture
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
La monoculture peut entraîner l'épuisement des sols et une vulnérabilité accrue aux ravageurs.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

grimper ou mélanger rapidement
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Les enfants ont grimpé rapidement la colline pour attraper le cerf-volant.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

envieux
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Son succès était enviable parmi ses collègues.
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

soliloque
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
Le soliloque d'Hamlet est l'un des passages les plus célèbres du drame shakespearien.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

ballet
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Elle a entraîné pendant des années dans le ballet classique.
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

annexion
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
L'annexion de la région a suscité une condamnation internationale.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

disque / dispositif de stockage de données
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Toutes les données sont enregistrées sur un disque dur.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

battement du cœur
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotter les yeux aide à normaliser le battement du cœur.
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 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

inutillement
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
Ne t'inquiète pas inutilement pour l'examen.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

nihiliste
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Il a été qualifié de nihiliste pour avoir rejeté toutes les normes sociales.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

androgyne
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
Le défilé de mode a présenté des modèles avec un look androgyne.
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

pédestrianisation
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
La piétonnisation des centres-villes réduit la pollution.
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

justifier
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
Il a essayé de justifier sa décision avec des raisons logiques.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

gentil
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
La synagogue a accueilli à la fois les juifs et les gentils.
B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

artificiellement;
Meaning
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
Example
The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.
Le lac a été créé artificiellement pour des fins d'irrigation.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

durable; persistant; qui dure longtemps
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Leur amitié durable a duré des décennies.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

expert
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Il est un expert en technologie qui connaît toujours les dernières tendances.
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

dépresseur
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
L'alcool agit comme un dépresseur sur le système nerveux central.
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

dériver
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
Le bateau a commencé à dériver loin du rivage.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

opticien
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
L'opticien a ajusté mes nouvelles lunettes pour qu'elles s'ajustent mieux.
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

latéral
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
Le joueur de football a fait une passe latérale rapide.
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 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

estimable
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Ses réalisations estimables ont inspiré toute la communauté.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

épidémie
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
L'épidémie de grippe a touché de nombreux élèves à l'école.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

ruse; stratagème
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
Le voleur a utilisé une ruse astucieuse pour distraire le garde.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

anémie
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
La thérapie génique traite efficacement l'anémie.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallèle
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Les deux routes courent parallèles l'une à l'autre sur plusieurs miles.
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

secte
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
Le groupe s'est divisé en différentes sectes en raison des différences doctrinales.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

décomposition
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
La décomposition des feuilles enrichit le sol.
A1 verb /spik/

speak

parler
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
Elle peut parler couramment trois langues.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

épicycloïde
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
Le mathématicien a démontré comment dessiner une épicycloïde.
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 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 verb /tiːz/

Tease

taquiner
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
Les enfants se moquent souvent de leurs frères et sœurs plus jeunes de manière ludique.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

fabricant
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
Le fabricant produit des voitures pour le marché mondial.
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.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

soumission
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
L'entrepreneur a envoyé la soumission au client pour approbation.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

tout
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
Il a tout mis dans sa valise.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

côté
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
Le magasin est du côté de la route.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

réconciliation
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
Le traité de paix a été une étape importante vers la réconciliation.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

en croix
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Place les bûches en croix pour construire un feu stable.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

devenir
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
Elle est devenue médecin après des années d'études.
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

croiser
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
Les deux routes se croisent au centre-ville.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Veuillez soumettre votre rapport au format PDF d'ici la fin de la semaine.
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

sacré
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
La liberté d'expression est considérée comme sacrée dans les sociétés démocratiques.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

contribution
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Sa contribution au projet a été vitale.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

excessivement dramatique
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Sa réaction histrionique au petit problème a surpris tout le monde.
A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

chauffer
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
Veuillez chauffer la soupe avant de servir.
A1 noun /wel/

Well

puits; bien-être;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
Les villageois obtiennent de l'eau du vieux puits au centre du village.
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

anneau de nez
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Elle a obtenu un petit anneau en or pour son anniversaire.
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.
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

déconnecter
Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
veuillez déconnecter le chargeur de la prise électrique
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

tarif ou impôt sur les importations et exportations
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a imposé des tarifs élevés sur les produits de luxe.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

relatif au langage populaire
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
Le poète a utilisé un langage relatif au langage populaire pour se connecter avec les lecteurs ordinaires.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

rythme circadien
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
L'exposition à la lumière naturelle régule le rythme circadien.
B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

par le biais de
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
Elle a envoyé les documents par le biais de l'email.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

peut-être / mois de mai
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
Tu peux partir tôt si tu finis ton travail.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

invaincu; non défait
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
L'équipe reste invaincue cette saison.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dicter
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
Le patron dicte des lettres à son secrétaire.
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

pot-de-vin
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu a été pris en train d'accepter un pot-de-vin de la part de l'entreprise de construction.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

désapprouver
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
Le professeur a fermement désapprouvé la triche lors des examens.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

trouble
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
Nous avons évité de nager dans la rivière trouble.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

ridiculisable
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Son excuse était si faible qu'elle était manifestement ridiculisable.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

externe
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Le bâtiment semblait externe, mais à l'intérieur, il était assez vieux.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

poids
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
Le poids du paquet était de 10 kilogrammes.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

chatouilleuse, sensible
Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
Elle est très chatouilleuse et éclate de rire lorsqu'on lui touche les pieds.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

atténuation
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
L'atténuation du changement climatique nécessite un effort collectif.
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

désir
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
Elle ressentit un fort désir de voyager dans le monde.
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

impressionner
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
Son discours a réussi à impressionner le public.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

personne mécontente
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
La personne mécontente a exprimé ses plaintes contre le gouvernement.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

forme métaphorique
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
Le poète a introduit une métaphorme pour mélanger l'imagerie avec la structure.
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

tribulation
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
Il a enduré de nombreuses tribulations au cours de ses premières années.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

mélange
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Le festival a offert un mélange de musique, de nourriture et d'art.
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

reconnaître, accepter
Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
Elle ne l'a pas reconnu dans la foule.