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B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

marmite électrique
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
J'ai mis le poulet et les légumes dans la marmite électrique avant de partir au travail.
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.
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

ineffable
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
La beauté du paysage était ineffable.
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

céleste
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
Le poète a décrit la beauté céleste des étoiles.
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

Nymphe
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
La nymphe de l'eau est apparue près du lac illuminé par la lune.
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

augmentation ou expansion
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
L'entreprise a investi dans l'augmentation de sa main-d'œuvre.
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

mètre
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
Le technicien est venu vérifier le compteur d'électricité.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

lanterne
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Nous avons emporté une lanterne pendant notre voyage de camping.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atypique
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Le médecin a dit que c'était un cas atypique de la maladie.
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

alcoolique
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
Le roman a dépeint la chute tragique d'un alcoolique qui a tout perdu à cause de l'alcool.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

innombrable; infini
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity
Example
There are uncountable stars in the night sky.
Il y a des étoiles innombrables dans le ciel nocturne.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

suspension temporaire
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
Le projet a été suspendu jusqu'à ce que les fonds deviennent disponibles.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

faux / frauduleux
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Le rapport était basé sur des affirmations fausses.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

controversé
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
La politique reste controversée.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

méchanceté gratuite
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Sa méchanceté gratuite a choqué tout le monde à la réunion.
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

euphorique
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
Les fans étaient euphorique après la victoire de leur équipe.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

parler ou écrire pendant longtemps de manière confuse ou sans conséquence; marcher pour le plaisir sans itinéraire fixe
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Il a parlé pendant des heures de son enfance de manière confuse.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

trésorier
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
Le trésorier a approuvé le budget pour la nouvelle bibliothèque.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

contre-productif
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Les activités contre-productives proviennent souvent du mécontentement.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

prétentieux
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
L'étudiant prétentieux a interrompu le professeur plusieurs fois.
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Éden
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
Le jardin était comme l'Éden, rempli de belles fleurs et d'une atmosphère paisible.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

énervant
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
Attendre dans une longue file est l'une des tâches les plus énervantes.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

croissance
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
La croissance économique améliore les conditions de vie.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

proposition
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La proposition n'a pas été acceptée.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

port / abriter
Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
Il a continué à abriter du ressentiment envers son ancien patron.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

usé / vieilli
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Les chaussures shopworn ont été vendues à prix réduit.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

improbable; peu probable
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Il est peu probable qu'il pleuve aujourd'hui avec un ciel aussi dégagé.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

réfringent
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
Les propriétés réfringentes du cristal ont courbé la lumière en un spectre.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

comportement
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Son comportement calme a impressionné tout le monde lors de la réunion.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

minuscule
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
L'erreur était si minuscule que personne ne l'a remarquée.
A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

addition; processus d'ajout
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
L'ajout d'une nouvelle chambre a rendu la maison plus spacieuse.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

ascétique
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Il vivait une vie ascétique dans les montagnes, loin des conforts mondains.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

inhérent
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
Il existe des risques inhérents dans les sports extrêmes.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

détendu
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
Elle se sentait détendue après avoir écouté de la musique douce.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

synopsis
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
L'éditeur a demandé à l'auteur de soumettre une synopsis d'une page du roman.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilité
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
La stabilité politique est essentielle pour la croissance économique.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

ne pas aimer
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Je déteste vraiment manger des aliments épicés.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

contraste dramatique entre lumière et ombre
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
Le tableau de l'artiste a utilisé le chiaroscuro pour mettre en valeur le visage de la figure.
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

vallée
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
Le village était caché dans une vallée verte et tranquille.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

occident
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
L'Occident a une longue histoire de pensée philosophique.
A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

hier
Meaning
the day before today
Example
Yesterday, we went to the park.
Hier, nous sommes allés au parc.
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

vigilance
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
Le conducteur a maintenu une grande vigilance pendant le trajet.
C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

novice, inexpérimenté, nouvellement établi
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
La startup novice a besoin d'investissement.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

insularité
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
L'insularité du groupe l'a empêché d'accepter de nouvelles idées.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

égocentrique
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Il était trop égocentrique pour remarquer la détresse de son ami.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

lutter, revendiquer
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Les athlètes du monde entier luttent pour le championnat.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

usé
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Le canapé semblait vieux et usé après des années d'utilisation.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

exclusivement
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
Ce service est disponible exclusivement pour les membres premium.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

réversion
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
La nouvelle politique a marqué une réversion vers des méthodes traditionnelles.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imparfaitible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Certaines qualités humaines sont considérées comme imparfaitibles.
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

érudition
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
Son érudition en histoire a impressionné tout le public.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuellement
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Le film a été jugé trop sexuellement explicite pour un jeune public.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

volant
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
L'oiseau volant s'est élevé gracieusement dans le ciel.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

langage grossier ou abusif
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
La discussion animée est rapidement descendue dans un langage grossier.
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

ouest
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
Le soleil se couche à l'ouest.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

synaptique
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
L'apprentissage renforce les connexions synaptiques dans le cerveau.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

sentiment; sensation; émotion
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
Elle avait une étrange sensation que quelque chose d'important allait se produire.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

centripète
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
La force centripète maintient les planètes en orbite autour du soleil.
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

canal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
Le canal a été construit pour aider au transport des marchandises à travers la région.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

légalité
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
L'avocat a remis en question la légalité du contrat.
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

forêt de mangrove
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
Les Sundarbans sont la plus grande forêt de mangrove du monde.
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

coup; toc
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
Il y a eu un grand coup à la porte tard dans la nuit.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

version miniature
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
L'artiste a créé un modèle miniature du château.
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

mort ou quelque chose qui cause la mort ; une résolution finale
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
Le héros a reçu son quietus de l'épée du vilain.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

malin
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Les médecins ont confirmé que la tumeur était maligne.
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

détester
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
Je déteste attendre dans de longues files d'attente.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

farfelu
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Son explication pour être en retard était un peu farfelue.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

inapproprié
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Son commentaire était inapproprié pendant la discussion sérieuse.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

parader, afficher
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Les soldats ont paradé dans les rues le jour de l'Indépendance.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

châtaigne d'eau
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
Les châtaignes d'eau ajoutent un croquant agréable aux plats sautés.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

tutélaire
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
Athéna était considérée comme la déesse tutélaire d'Athènes.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

éloges
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
Le poète a reçu de nombreux éloges pour ses vers émouvants.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

cartilage
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
Le médecin a expliqué que la blessure avait endommagé le cartilage de son genou.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

stade
Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
Des milliers de fans ont rempli le stade pour regarder le match final.
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

action de saisir; capacité à saisir quelque chose
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
Les thérapeutes ont évalué la préhension du patient pendant la thérapie manuelle.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

aristocrate; personne noble
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
L'aristocrate vivait dans un château magnifique.
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

augmenté
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
Les revenus de l'entreprise ont augmenté l'année dernière.
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

collant
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
Le ruban adhésif s'est fixé fermement au mur.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

caillou
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Il a lancé un caillou dans l'étang et a regardé les ondulations.
A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

répéter
Meaning
to say or do something again
Example
Could you please repeat what you just said?
Pouvez-vous répéter ce que vous venez de dire ?
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

donc
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Elle était la meilleure candidate, donc elle a été choisie pour le travail.
A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

considérer
Meaning
to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision
Example
She is considering studying abroad next year.
Elle envisage d'étudier à l'étranger l'année prochaine.
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

récolte
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
La récolte non régulée affecte la biodiversité des océans.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

frapper avec la tête, la fin de quelque chose
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
La chèvre a frappé la clôture avec ses cornes.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

empirique ou basé sur l'expérience
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
La recherche scientifique repose sur des preuves empiriques.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

imiter
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Il a été arrêté pour avoir tenté d'usurper l'identité d'un policier.
C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

véhément; intense; passionné; énergique
Meaning
showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Example
She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.
Elle a donné une dénégation véhémente des accusations.
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

moral; esprit
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
La morale de l'équipe s'est améliorée après la victoire.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

retourner vers l'extérieur
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
Le chirurgien a dû retourner la paupière pendant la procédure.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

poisson plat
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Les poissons plats comme la sole et la limande sont excellents pour le grill.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

joyau; pierre précieuse; bijou
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
La couronne était ornée de joyaux précieux venus des quatre coins du monde.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

instable
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
La situation politique instable a inquiété les investisseurs étrangers.
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

illuminer
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
Les réverbères illuminent la route la nuit.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

spectre
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
Le spectre de la guerre hante toujours la région.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

détester
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
La communauté a détesté le politicien corrompu.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

presser
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Elle a pressé le tube de dentifrice pour obtenir le dernier peu.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiatique
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
Elle adore la culture asiatique.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

coexistence
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
La coexistence pacifique de différentes cultures rend cette ville unique.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

banc
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
Les etudiants se sont assis sur le banc.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

dénoncer
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
Le leader a dénoncé la corruption dans son discours.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

vélo tandem
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Le couple a apprécié de faire du vélo tandem dans le parc.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

indolence
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Son indolence l'a empêché de terminer le projet à temps.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

se lamenter
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Elle ne s'est pas lamentée de son malheur, mais a travaillé plus dur pour améliorer sa vie.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.vət/

Private

privé; confidentiel; non public; individuel
Meaning
personal; confidential; not public; individual
Example
This is a private conversation between two friends.
C'est une conversation privée entre deux amis.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

histoire d'un héros malicieux
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
Le roman est une histoire picaresque d'un vagabond rusé.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositif
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
Le professeur a donné une conférence expositive sur le sujet.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

gestionnaire
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
Le gestionnaire a approuvé le nouveau plan de projet.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

flibustier
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
Le flibustier a attaqué les navires marchands le long de la côte.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

suburbain
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Ils ont acheté une maison dans un quartier suburbain calme.
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

chiot
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
Le chiot a remué sa queue quand il a vu son propriétaire.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

réverbérer
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
Le son de l'explosion a réverbéré à travers la vallée.
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

passé
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Les légendes du passé continuent d'inspirer les gens aujourd'hui.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

producteur
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
Le producteur de film a investi des millions dans le nouveau projet cinématographique.
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.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

comportemental
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Le psychologue a étudié les modèles comportementaux de l'enfant.
B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

logement
Meaning
Lodging; room and board; places to stay.
Example
The students had proper accommodations.
Les étudiants avaient un logement adéquat.
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

converger
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
Les routes convergent au centre-ville.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

améliorer
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Les nouvelles politiques visent à améliorer les conditions de vie des pauvres.
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

ridé
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Les fleurs se sont ridées sous le soleil chaud.
B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorber
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
L'éponge a absorbé toute l'eau.