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C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

digne d'éloges
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Elle a fait un effort digne d'éloges en terminant le projet à temps.
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

récupérer
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
Le fermier a travaillé pour récupérer la terre stérile.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

serpent noir
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
Le serpent noir glissa à travers l'herbe.
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

conclure
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
Nous conclurons la réunion à cinq heures.
A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

porte-stylo
Meaning
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
Example
He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.
Il a organisé ses stylos dans le porte-stylo sur son bureau.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

impureté
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
Le scientifique a éliminé chaque impureté de l’échantillon d’eau.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

exalter
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
Le professeur a exalté le dévouement et le travail acharné de l'étudiant.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

échapper
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
Le voleur a réussi à échapper à la police.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

émerveillement
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Les enfants regardaient les feux d'artifice avec émerveillement.
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

bleu
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
L'océan bleu s'étendait sans fin jusqu'à l'horizon.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

réactif
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
Le site web est très réactif et se charge rapidement sur tous les appareils.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

indéfiniment
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
Le projet a été reporté indéfiniment.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

exclamation
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Elle a laissé échapper une exclamation de joie lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

comestible
Meaning
safe to eat; suitable for consumption
Example
Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.
Seuls les champignons comestibles doivent être utilisés en cuisine.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

patricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Le mythe ancien décrit un fils commettant un patricide pour prendre le trône.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

classique, exceptionnel
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
Ce film est un exemple classique de la comédie des années 90.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

anthropologue
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
L'anthropologue a passé des années à étudier la communauté tribale.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

gang
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
Le gang a été arrêté par la police hier soir.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

excessivement critique
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
Elle était toujours très critique vis-à-vis des erreurs de ses collègues.
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

ordinateur personnel
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
Je viens d'acheter un nouvel ordinateur personnel pour le travail.
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

beurre
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
Il a étalé du beurre sur sa tartine pour le petit déjeuner.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

légumineuse
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Les légumineuses sont une excellente source de protéines pour les végétariens.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

allitération
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Elle a utilisé l'alliteration dans son poème pour ajouter de la musicalité.
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

décoratif
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
Le public a applaudi de manière décorative après la performance.
B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

carreau
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
Le sol de la cuisine est couvert de carreaux en céramique.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

mug
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Elle a bu son café du matin dans une tasse en céramique.
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

reste
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Il ne reste qu'un reste du mur ancien.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

perturbateur, déstabilisant
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
La déforestation a un effet perturbateur sur la faune.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

coûteux
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Leurs erreurs se sont avérées très coûteuses pour l'entreprise.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

mitre
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
L'évêque a posé la mitre sur sa tête pendant la cérémonie.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathétique
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Il était indifférent au résultat du match.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

fromage blanc
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
Le cuisinier a préparé du fromage blanc frais en caillant du lait chaud avec du jus de citron.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

havre
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
La bibliothèque est devenue un havre pour les étudiants pendant les examens.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

sagesse profonde
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Sa sagacité faisait de lui un grand leader.
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

vorace
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
Il a un appétit vorace pour la connaissance.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Les étudiants ont formé une clique qui excluait les autres.
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

transparent
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
L'eau du lac était tellement transparente que vous pouviez voir les pierres au fond.
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

intelligent; astucieux; bien habillé; élégant
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
Elle a pris une décision intelligente d'investir dans des actions technologiques.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

sans fondement; infondé; sans base
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Les accusations contre lui étaient complètement infondées.
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

cultures intercalaires
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
Les cultures intercalaires peuvent aider à améliorer la fertilité du sol et à contrôler les ravageurs.
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

stratifié / stratifiée
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
La société du passé était fortement stratifiée en fonction de la classe et de la richesse.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

complice
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
Le voleur a été arrêté avec son complice.
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

système judiciaire
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
Le système judiciaire veille à ce que les lois soient appliquées de manière équitable.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

romain / citoyen romain
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
L'Empire romain a influencé une grande partie de la civilisation moderne.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

dérivé
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
Le mot est dérivé du latin.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

relatif à un diocèse
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
Le conseil diocésain s'est réuni pour discuter des affaires de l'église.
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

intellectuels
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
Les intellectuels ont protesté contre la domination.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

non-combattant
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Les travailleurs de la Croix-Rouge ont été traités comme des non-combattants dans le conflit.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

détergent
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle marque de détergent pour la lessive.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

boisé
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
La tige boisée soutenait les fleurs lourdes.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

à neuf
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Après l'échec, ils ont recommencé le projet à neuf.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

vêtement
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
Elle a acheté un nouveau vêtement pour la fête.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

distrait
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
Il avait l'air distrait après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

habitudes alimentaires
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
Développer de bonnes habitudes alimentaires conduit à une meilleure santé.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

fédéral
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
Le gouvernement fédéral a adopté une nouvelle loi sur les soins de santé.
C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

voltiger
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
Les papillons voltigeaient de fleur en fleur.
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

nécrose
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
Le médecin a expliqué que la blessure du patient montrait des signes de nécrose.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

dentelé
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
Le couteau à pain avait une lame dentelée.
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

cumin noir
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Saupoudrez des graines de cumin noir sur le pain avant de le cuire.
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

donner un coup de tête
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
La chèvre a donné un coup de tête contre la clôture.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

détention; emprisonnement temporaire
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
L'étudiant a reçu une détention pour avoir perturbé la classe à plusieurs reprises.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

mûr; prêt à manger
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Les bananes sont mûres et prêtes à manger.
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

université
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
Elle espère fréquenter l'université en ville l'année prochaine.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

fibres
Meaning
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
Example
Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.
Manger des aliments riches en fibres peut améliorer votre digestion.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionnaire; imaginatif;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs était un leader visionnaire qui a révolutionné la technologie.
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.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

bonheur
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

innombrable; infini
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
Le tremblement de terre a causé des dommages innombrables à la ville.
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

passoire à thé
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
J'utilise toujours une passoire à thé lorsque je verse le thé dans des tasses.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

gare
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Nous sommes arrivés à la gare juste à temps pour le train.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

secret
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
L'espion a mené une opération secrète derrière les lignes ennemies.
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

domestique
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
Il a traité son assistant comme un simple domestique.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

usé; en mauvais état; montrant des signes d'usure; injuste ou cruel
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Ses vêtements usés montraient qu'il voyageait depuis des jours.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

cheval de race pure
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
Le jockey a monté un cheval de race pure rapide dans la course.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prêter attention
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Tu devrais prêter attention aux conseils de l'enseignant.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

échec; défaut; faiblesse
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Son seul échec est qu'il parle trop pendant les réunions.
A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

moitié
Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
Il a mangé la moitié du gâteau.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

melon amer
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
Le melon amer est cuit avec des épices pour réduire son goût amer.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

acquitter
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Le jury a décidé d'acquitter le défendeur de toutes les charges.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

généreusement
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Elle a généreusement donné de l'argent pour aider les pauvres.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

brièveté
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
La brièveté du discours a captivé le public.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

bain; baignoire
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Je prends un bain chaud chaque soir.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

répugnant
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
L'odeur répugnante des déchets a fait quitter la pièce à tout le monde.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

éviter
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Il évite l'attention publique et préfère la confidentialité.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omniprésent
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Les médias sociaux sont devenus une force omniprésente dans la société moderne.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

manifestation, démonstration
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Les travailleurs ont organisé une manifestation pour de meilleurs salaires.
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 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

prognathe
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
Le fossile affichait une structure de crâne distinctement prognathe.
A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

président
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
Le président a adressé la nation hier soir.
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

négligence
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
L'accident a été causé par la négligence du conducteur.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

flottabilité, gaieté
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Sa flottabilité naturelle a remonté le moral du groupe.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

désapprouver
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Plusieurs membres ont exprimé un désaccord avec la décision majoritaire.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

farce
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Les enfants ont ri des farces du clown.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

humble
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
Elle est montée d'une position humble pour devenir la PDG de l'entreprise.
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

sans précédent
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
Les avancées sans précédent en science ont changé la vie humaine.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

capacité de perception
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Sa capacité de perception en lisant les gens a fait de lui un excellent négociateur.
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

objectif
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
L'objectif principal est de tester la durabilité.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

démêler
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
Elle a essayé de démêler ses cheveux des branches.
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

sec
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
Elle a ajouté des fleurs sèches dans le vase pour la décoration.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

démentir
Meaning
to deny responsibility or connection with something
Example
The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
L'entreprise a démenti toute responsabilité pour l'accident.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

nationaliste belliqueux
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
Le leader a été critiqué comme un jingo imprudent.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

estrade
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
Le directeur s'est tenu sur l'estrade pour s'adresser à toute l'assemblée scolaire.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

force imparable
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
La nouvelle entreprise technologique est devenue une force imparable dans l'industrie.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

résister / supporter
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Ce bâtiment peut résister à de forts tremblements de terre.
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

éveillé; conscient
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
Elle a passé ses heures éveillées à étudier pour l'examen.
B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

constructeur
Meaning
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
Example
The builder checked the site before starting the construction.
Le constructeur a vérifié le site avant de commencer la construction.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

de manière rapide et efficace
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
La demande a été traitée de manière rapide et efficace.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

morceau / fragment cassé
Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
Il a accidentellement ébréché le bord de la table.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

central
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
L'eau est centrale pour la survie humaine.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

maculer
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Ses vêtements étaient maculés de boue.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

armée
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
L'armée a protégé la frontière contre l'attaque.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

centigrade (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
Les prévisions météorologiques ont annoncé 30 degrés centigrades.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

disjoncteur (quelque chose qui casse, une vague de mer qui se brise en mousse près du rivage, ou un appareil qui interrompt un circuit électrique)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
Le disjoncteur a sauté pendant la tempête, coupant l'électricité.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

papaye
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
La papaye est riche en vitamines et très bonne pour la santé.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

apostrophe
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Vous avez besoin d'une apostrophe dans le mot 'children's'.
B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

voler
Meaning
to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery
Example
The thief tried to rob the bank last night.
Le voleur a essayé de voler la banque hier soir.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

boire
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Boire trop d'eau d'un coup peut vous donner une sensation de ballonnement.
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

cérémonial
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
La robe cérémoniale a été portée pendant le mariage royal.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

égratigner, gratter
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Il s'est éraflé le genou en jouant au football.