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B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

couronne
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
La reine portait une magnifique couronne lors de la cérémonie de couronnement.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

saigner
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Elle a commencé à saigner de la coupure sur son bras.
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

éblouissant; impressionnant
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
Les lumières éblouissantes de la ville ont émerveillé les touristes.
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 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

diminuer
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
Après la tempête, les eaux de l'inondation ont commencé à diminuer.
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

prédateur
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
Les lions sont des prédateurs puissants dans la savane.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

noix
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
Elle a mangé un arachide, qui est un type de noix.
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

héritier
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
Elle est devenue l'héritière de la propriété de sa famille.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

mal attribuer
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
La citation a été mal attribuée à Shakespeare.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

théière
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Elle a versé de l'eau chaude dans la théière pour préparer du thé.
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

incrédulité
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
Son incrédulité face au surnaturel l'a transformé en un sceptique.
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

démocratique
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
La gouvernance démocratique garantit l'égalité des droits.
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

cependant
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
Il pleuvait, mais cependant, ils sont allés faire de la randonnée.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

envieux/envieuse; jaloux/jalouse
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Elle se sentait envieuse de la nouvelle voiture de son amie.
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

grand succès
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
La première performance de l'artiste a été accueillie avec un grand succès.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

impérieux
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
Son ton impérieux rendait difficile pour les autres de discuter.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

infidèle
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
Dans des contextes historiques, les croisés se référaient souvent à leurs ennemis comme des infidèles.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

croître
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Les plantes croissent plus vite au printemps.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

absent
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Elle était absente à la réunion hier.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

intrus
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
Le garde de sécurité a attrapé l'intrus escaladant la clôture.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

charmant
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Son sourire charmant a immédiatement mis les invités nerveux à l'aise.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

variante; version alternative
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
Il existe plusieurs variantes de ce mot.
B1 verb /lend/

lend

prêter
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
Peux-tu me prêter ton stylo ?
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabolique
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
Le régime diabolique du dictateur a apporté la misère à la nation.
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.
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

ogre
Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
Les villageois craignaient l'ogre qui vivait dans la forêt sombre.
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

couvrir de petits points
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
L'artiste a couvert la toile de petits points pour créer un effet texturé.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

audience
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
L'audience a applaudi bruyamment après la performance.
B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

diversité
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
La biodiversité favorise la stabilité et la résilience des écosystèmes.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

inoffensif
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
Ses remarques inoffensives ont maintenu la conversation amicale.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

préliminaire; introductif; destiné à la préparation
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Elle a suivi des cours préparatoires avant l'examen final.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

évaluer
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
Le professeur évaluera les projets des élèves demain.
A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

oreille; audition; capacité d'entendre
Meaning
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
Example
She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.
Elle murmura quelque chose dans son oreille pendant la réunion.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

avion de chasse
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
L'avion de chasse a volé au-dessus de nos têtes pendant le défilé militaire.
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

se répandre
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
L'odeur des fleurs fraîches a envahi toute la pièce.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

crédit, reconnaissance
Meaning
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
Example
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
Elle a reçu du crédit pour sa contribution au projet.
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

loin
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
Il s'éloigna de la foule bruyante.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

épithète
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Il a gagné l'épithète ‘Le Grand’ pour ses réalisations remarquables.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

précaution
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Comme précaution, nous devrions apporter de l'eau supplémentaire lors de la randonnée.
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festif; joyeux; de fête
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
La maison avait l'air festive avec des décorations colorées.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

photo
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
J'ai pris une photo du coucher du soleil.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

simulé
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
Le pilote a été formé dans un environnement de vol simulé.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

reportage
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Le magazine est connu pour son reportage détaillé sur les questions politiques.
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

mentalement
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Elle se préparait mentalement pour l'examen.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

jargon
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
En langage juridique, le terme a une signification différente.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

bon marché/excessivement sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
Le film était drôle, mais un peu trop kitsch.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

violence; brutalité; intensité extrême
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Le gouvernement a condamné toutes les formes de violence contre les civils.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

baromètre de pression atmosphérique
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
Le baromètre a indiqué qu'une tempête approchait.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

obscurcir, embrouiller, mystifier
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Les politiciens obfusquent souvent les faits pour induire les gens en erreur.
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.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

seul
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
Il est la seule personne qui connaît le secret.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

ouvrier
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
L'ouvrier a travaillé dur toute la journée sur le chantier.
B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

incident
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
La police a rapidement répondu à l'incident dans le parc.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

signal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
L'acteur a attendu son signal avant d'entrer sur scène.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

battement de cœur rapide, fort ou irrégulier dû à l'agitation ou à une condition médicale
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Elle a ressenti des palpitations avant son entretien d'embauche.
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

fleur
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
Les papillons sont attirés par les fleurs colorées.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

cygne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Le cygne élégant glissa silencieusement sur l'eau.
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

tenter
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
L'arôme de la boulangerie a tenté les enfants affamés.
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

de manière capricieuse
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Elle a décoré sa chambre de manière fantaisiste avec des ballons colorés.
B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

affecter
Meaning
to influence or make a difference to something
Example
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
Le temps peut grandement affecter notre humeur.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

vieillissement
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Le biologiste a étudié la sénescence des plantes pour comprendre le vieillissement.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

cultures nutritives
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Les légumes d'hiver sont considérés comme des cultures nutritives.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

impossible à enseigner
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Il était si têtu qu’il est devenu presque impossible à enseigner.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

apophase
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
Le politicien a utilisé l'apophase en disant : « Je ne mentionnerai même pas les scandales de mon adversaire. »
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

aviron
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
Il plongea l'aviron dans l'eau et tira le bateau en avant.
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

accéléré
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
Le projet a progressé à un rythme accéléré.
C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

favorable
Meaning
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.
Example
A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
Un environnement calme est favorable à l'étude.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

bombardier
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
Le bombardier a largué les bombes avec précision.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

remise/remboursement
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Le magasin a offert une remise sur les achats en gros.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Un modèle d'intelligence artificielle basé sur le langage
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT aide les utilisateurs à générer du texte semblable à celui d'un humain de manière efficace.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

premier ministre / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Le premier ministre français a adressé la nation.
B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

bâillement
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
Elle n'a pas pu réprimer un bâillement pendant la conférence ennuyeuse.
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

blesser
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
Mon dos me fait mal après être resté assis trop longtemps.
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

réfracter
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
L'eau réfracte la lumière, faisant apparaître la paille comme courbée.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

poète
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
Le poète a écrit sur l'amour et la nature.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

bienveillant, généreux, compatissant
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Sa nature bienveillante l'a rendu très aimé.
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

déséquilibré, de travers
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
Le gâteau semblait déséquilibré après avoir été décoré en hâte.
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

avant
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
Elle est arrivée avant que la réunion ne commence.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

vaporisateur
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Elle a utilisé un vaporisateur pour soulager sa toux.
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

bavard; loquace; disertant
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
Le vieux bavard du café parlait pendant des heures de ses voyages.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurologique
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
La méditation a des effets neurologiques positifs sur la santé mentale.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

captivant
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
Le film était tellement captivant que personne n'a détourné les yeux.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

résumer
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Elle a résumé le rapport en quelques minutes.
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

raisonnable
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
Il était raisonnable d’emporter un parapluie un jour de pluie.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

vivre
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
Ils vivent dans une belle maison près du lac.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

fiancer
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Ils ont décidé de se fiancer après des années d’amitié.
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

écraser
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
elle a écrasé les pommes de terre avant de servir le dîner.
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

escroc
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
La police a finalement attrapé l'escroc qui volait des voitures.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

navigation à voile
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Nous sommes allés faire de la voile sur le lac pendant l'été.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

paysan / employé loyal
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
Il a rendu un service loyal en terminant le projet à temps.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

drogue
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
Le médecin a prescrit un nouveau médicament pour la maladie.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

philatélie
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
La philatélie est un passe-temps apprécié des personnes de tous âges.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

révéler
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
L'enquête a révélé la vérité.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

tutélaire
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
On croyait que l'esprit tutélaire de la forêt protégeait les voyageurs.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

le centre de toutes les attentions
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
Elle était le centre de toutes les attentions à la fête.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

consumérisme
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
Le consumérisme moderne entraîne une demande accrue de biens de luxe.
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumental
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
Les enfants peuvent être instrumentaux dans la construction d'une société meilleure.
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

opinion
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
À mon avis, c'est la meilleure solution.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

exsuder
Meaning
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
Example
He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.
Il exsude de la confiance chaque fois qu'il parle en public.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

immature
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Son comportement immature a embarrassé ses amis.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

faible
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
Il se sentait faible comparé à ses camarades de classe plus forts.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

poivron
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Ajoutez des poivrons rouges et verts pour rendre le plat coloré et nutritif.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

émacié
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
Le chien émacié a été sauvé de la maison abandonnée.
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

inquiétude
Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
Ses pas incessants montraient son inquiétude intérieure.
A2 verb /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

changing

changement
Meaning
The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.
Example
The weather is changing rapidly.
Le temps change rapidement.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

incandescence
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
L'incandescence de la bougie remplit la pièce sombre.
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

chocolat
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
Le canapé marron chocolat semble élégant dans le salon.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

examiner ou inspecter de près et en profondeur
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Le scientifique a scruté les données avant de publier ses conclusions.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

procession; cortège;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
La procession de mariage marchait lentement vers l'église.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

épicurien
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
En tant qu’épicurienne, elle recherchait toujours les meilleurs restaurants de la ville.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

brigand
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Les voyageurs ont été attaqués par des brigands dans les montagnes.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

culte
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Ils se rassemblent chaque dimanche pour le culte.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

compiler
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Elle a compilé les données de recherche dans un rapport détaillé.
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

système d'échange
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
Les civilisations anciennes utilisaient le système d'échange pour le commerce.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

palpiter rapidement
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Son cœur a commencé à palpiter de peur.
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

mourir de faim
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
Les randonneurs bloqués ont commencé à mourir de faim après plusieurs jours sans nourriture.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

pull-over
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Il portait un pull chaud lors de la froide soirée d'hiver.
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 /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

corrosif, nuisible
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Le produit chimique est hautement corrosif et doit être manipulé avec soin.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

Haineux
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
Ses commentaires haineux ont blessé les sentiments de tout le monde.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

reconnaissance
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Il a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa candidature.