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A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

créer
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
La croissance non gérée peut créer des défis complexes.
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

fissure
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
Une fissure s'est développée entre les deux amis après la dispute.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

foi; confiance; croyance religieuse;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Elle avait une foi inébranlable dans les capacités de son équipe à réussir.
C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

disjonction
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
Il existe une claire disjonction entre la théorie et la pratique.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

sous-vêtements
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Il a plié ses sous-vêtements soigneusement avant de les ranger.
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

exhumer
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
Les archéologues ont décidé d'exhumer les restes anciens.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

défini; clair; spécifique
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Nous avons besoin d'une réponse définitive pour demain.
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

provisoire
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
L'arrangement était seulement provisoire jusqu'à ce que le contrat final soit signé.
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

frères et sœurs
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
Les frères et sœurs sont généralement placés au même niveau dans un arbre généalogique familial.
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

célébrer
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
La France célèbre le Jour de la Bastille le 14 juillet.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

exceptionnel; supérieur; extraordinaire
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Sa beauté exceptionnelle a fait que tout le monde s'arrête et la regarde.
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

enfer; situation douloureuse; expérience désagréable
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
Travailler à l'usine pendant l'été a été un véritable enfer à cause de la chaleur extrême.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

amant
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Elle est arrivée à la fête avec son amant.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

indéfini
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
La réunion a été reportée pour une période indéfinie.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

subséquent
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Les événements subséquents ont clarifié les résultats.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

trompeur
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Les apparences peuvent être trompeuses.
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

taille
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
Cette chemise est trop petite en taille pour moi.
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

ennoblir
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
Ses actions désintéressées ont ennobli son caractère aux yeux des autres.
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

escalier
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
Il a trébuché sur l'escalier et est tombé.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

vitreux
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
Le minéral a un éclat vitreux.
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

passer
Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
Il a réussi l'examen avec brio.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

lexicographe
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
Le lexicographe a passé des années à compiler le dictionnaire.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

anachronisme
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Utiliser une machine à écrire aujourd'hui ressemble à un anachronisme.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Océan Pacifique
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
L'océan Pacifique est le plus grand océan de la Terre.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

courant
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
Le courant de la rivière était trop fort pour nager.
B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

efficacement
Meaning
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Example
The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.
L'équipe a travaillé efficacement ensemble pour terminer le projet à temps.
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

envoûter
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
La belle musique a envoûté le public.
A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

salut
Meaning
a friendly greeting used when meeting someone
Example
Hi, it's nice to meet you!
Salut, c'est un plaisir de te rencontrer !
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

pantomime
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Les enfants ont apprécié la pantomime de Noël au théâtre local.
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

indigène
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
Les plantes indigènes sont bien adaptées à l'environnement local.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

choyer
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
La petite fille était choyée par ses grands-parents.
A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

lapin
Meaning
A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail
Example
The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.
Le lapin a couru rapidement dans la forêt.
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potentiellement
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
Ce projet est potentiellement un grand succès.
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

prédiction
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
La prédiction de l'astrologue a fasciné l'audience.
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.
C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

olfactif
Meaning
Relating to the sense of smell.
Example
The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.
Le parfum a immédiatement activé ses nerfs olfactifs.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

domestique
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Les investissements nationaux stabilisent l'économie.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

rusé / malin
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Elle lui a donné un sourire rusé.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

témoignage
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
Le témoin a confirmé l'exactitude de la déclaration pendant le procès.
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

branche
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
L'entreprise a ouvert une nouvelle succursale à Dhaka.
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

principalement
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
La population dans la ville est principalement jeune.
C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

pétrolier
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
Le pétrolier a découvert un nouveau champ pétrolier dans le désert.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

misanthrope
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
L'homme âgé était considéré comme un misanthrope qui évitait tous les rassemblements sociaux.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

nature. caractère.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
La nature calme de l'environnement aide à la guérison.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

affectueux; attentionné; montrant de l'amour et de la chaleur
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Elle est une mère aimante qui se soucie profondément de ses enfants.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

conséquences
Meaning
Results or effects of an action or condition.
Example
The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
Les conséquences de l'ignorance des protocoles de sécurité peuvent être graves.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

titre principal
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
Le scandale a fait la une des journaux.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

échelle / augmenter en taille
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
L'entreprise prévoit d'étendre ses opérations à l'échelle mondiale.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

ouragan
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
L'ouragan a détruit des centaines de maisons le long de la côte.
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

échafaud
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
Le criminel a été emmené à l'échafaud à l'aube.
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

droits de l'homme
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
Les droits de l'homme protègent les libertés individuelles.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

exalter, honorer
Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
La communauté a exalté l'enseignant pour son dévouement.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

compliqué
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
Les instructions de la machine sont trop compliquées à suivre.
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

galvanisme
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
Le galvanisme a joué un rôle clé dans les premières expériences avec l'électricité.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

s'inscrire
Meaning
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership
Example
She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.
Elle a décidé de s'inscrire dans un cours de langue pour améliorer ses compétences.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

médiocrité
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Il a refusé de se contenter de la médiocrité et a visé la grandeur.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

mangeur d'hommes
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
Le tigre est devenu un mangeur d'hommes notoire dans le village.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

sauvage; féroce; incivilisé
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
L'attaque sauvage a choqué tout le monde.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

agriculture régénérative
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
L'agriculture régénérative améliore la fertilité du sol et la biodiversité.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

solvant, capable de rembourser ses dettes
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
L'acétone est un solvant couramment utilisé dans les laboratoires.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

conspirer secrètement
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
Le gestionnaire a conspiré avec le fournisseur pour tromper la société.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

inextensible
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
Cette corde est faite d’un matériau inextensible.
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

verser
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
S'il vous plaît versez l'eau dans le verre avec soin.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
Le forum en ligne permet aux gens de discuter d'une large gamme de sujets.
A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

content
Meaning
feeling happy or satisfied with something
Example
She was pleased with her exam results.
Elle était contente des résultats de son examen.
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

personne dont le nom a été donné à une invention ou un lieu
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
Sandwich est un éponyme nommé d'après le comte de Sandwich.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

tromperie
Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
Le politicien a été accusé d'avoir gagné l'élection par tromperie.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

bonheur
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

paria
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
Après le scandale, il est devenu un paria social.
B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

joyeusement
Meaning
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
Example
She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
Elle a salué tout le monde joyeusement malgré la longue journée.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

charmant
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
Le village est plein de petites maisons charmantes.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

vindicatif
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
Ses remarques vindicatoires ont restauré sa réputation.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

modestie; humilité
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
Malgré son succès, il a montré une grande modestie.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

canoë
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Ils ont pagayé leur canoë dans le ruisseau paisible.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

captivant
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
Elle a donné un discours captivant sur le changement climatique.
C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

coalescence, fusion
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
La coalescence de différentes cultures crée de la diversité.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

personne reconnue comme sainte ou vertueuse ; personne très gentille ou patiente
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Mère Teresa a été déclarée sainte par l'Église catholique.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

séparatiste
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Le groupe séparatiste a exigé l'indépendance du gouvernement central.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

se disputer bruyamment pour quelque chose de trivial
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Les enfants se disputaient pour le dernier morceau de gâteau.
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

commissaire
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
Le commissaire de police a informé les médias à propos de l'incident.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

prolongé
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
La médecine moderne a prolongé l'espérance de vie.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

étonnant, surprenant, impressionnant
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Les tours étonnants du magicien ont laissé le public sans voix.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

curcuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Ajoutez du curcuma au curry pour la couleur et la saveur.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

médire
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Il est mal de médire de ses collègues en leur absence.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

établi
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
La démocratie a été établie sous une forte direction.
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

bureau
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
Elle a quitté le bureau tôt pour assister à un événement familial.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

jasmin
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Les fleurs de jasmin remplissaient le jardin de leur douce fragrance.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

relatif à un festival, festif
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
La salle a été décorée de manière festive pour le mariage.
C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

humain
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
Le médecin a prodigué un traitement humain aux animaux blessés.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

continent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
L'Asie est le plus grand continent du monde.
A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

frais, calme, impressionnant
Meaning
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
Example
She kept a cool head during the crisis.
Elle a gardé son calme pendant la crise.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

insensible, naturel
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Il est resté impassible face à la critique et a continué à travailler dur.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

bassin
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Les enfants ont nourri les canards au bassin dans le parc.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

grossesse
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Sa grossesse a été soigneusement suivie par son médecin.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

intrus
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
Il se sentait comme un intrus lors de la réunion familiale privée.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

occupé; impliqué; fiancé
Meaning
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Example
He is engaged in important research work.
Il est occupé dans une recherche importante.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolérant
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Il est intolérant à toute opinion différente de la sienne.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sédentaire
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Un mode de vie sédentaire peut entraîner de nombreux problèmes de santé.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

accordéon (instrument de musique)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Le musicien a joué un air joyeux à l'accordéon.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

dépistage ou projection
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
L'hôpital a offert un dépistage de santé gratuit pour tous les employés.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

propulseur
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
La fusée utilise un propulseur liquide pour se lancer dans l'espace.
C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

fanatisme
Meaning
the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession
Example
Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.
Le fanatisme religieux peut mener à l'intolérance et au conflit.
B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

éviter
Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
Example
Quick action helped avert a disaster.
Une action rapide a permis d'éviter un désastre.
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

monolithique
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
L'entreprise a maintenu une structure monolithique résistante au changement.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

oiseau débutant
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
L'oiseau débutant essayait de prendre son premier envol.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

simplicité, naturel
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
Son artlessness la rendait aimée de tous.
A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

par exemple
Meaning
For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
Example
You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.
Vous devriez manger plus de fruits, par exemple, des pommes et des bananes.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

itinéraire
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
Le meilleur itinéraire pour se rendre à l'aéroport passe par l'autoroute.
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

ennemi
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
L'hostilité entre les deux familles a duré des générations.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

marcher
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Je vais à l'école à pied chaque matin.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

faillite
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
L'entreprise a fait faillite après des années de mauvaise gestion financière.
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

ordinateur de bureau
Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
Je garde mes documents sur le bureau pour y acceder facilement.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

lexicographie
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
La lexicographie nécessite à la fois des connaissances linguistiques et culturelles.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

diphtongue
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
Le mot 'coin' contient un diphtongue.
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

de base; élémentaire; sous-développé; dans les premiers stades du développement
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
Elle a seulement des connaissances rudimentaires du français.
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.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalisation
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Les politiques économiques devraient aborder la marginalisation des pauvres.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

désespéré; sans espoir
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
La situation semblait désespérée jusqu'à l'arrivée de l'aide.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

dérangeant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
L'étudiant dérangeant a perturbé la classe encore une fois.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonyme
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Pour beaucoup de gens, son nom est synonyme de générosité.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fiduciaire
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Elle a été nommée fiduciaire de la propriété familiale.