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B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

cultivé
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
Elle est une femme cultivée qui aime l'art et la littérature.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

légalement
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Il est légalement responsable de ses actions.
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

affirmation
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
Son affirmation qu'elle avait raison a été accueillie dans le silence.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

cimetière
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
Le vieux cimetière près de l'église date du XVIIIe siècle.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

rougir / nettoyer avec de l'eau
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Elle rougit de honte quand elle se rendit compte de son erreur.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

grimper ou mélanger rapidement
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Les enfants ont grimpé rapidement la colline pour attraper le cerf-volant.
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

phénomène
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
Les Aurores boréales sont un phénomène naturel.
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

incapacité
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
Son incapacité à résoudre le problème a causé des retards dans le projet.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

épaisseur
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
L'épaisseur du livre le rendait difficile à transporter.
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

chaos; désordre total; confusion
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
Le tremblement de terre a causé le chaos dans la ville alors que les bâtiments se sont effondrés et que les gens ont paniqué.
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

bord
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
La tasse de café avait une éclat sur son bord.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

impératif
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
Il est impératif de traiter immédiatement la crise climatique.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

englober
Meaning
To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.
Example
The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.
Le projet englober tous les aspects du développement rural.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

nu; sans vêtements; découvert; exposé
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
La vérité nue sur la situation a choqué tout le monde.
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

inconnu; étrange
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
La ville m'était inconnue car je n'y étais jamais allé avant.
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

tricoter
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
Elle aime tricoter des écharpes pour ses amis pendant l'hiver.
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

perception, compréhension
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
Notre perception de la situation a été façonnée par nos expériences antérieures.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

lettre d'information
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
L'entreprise envoie une newsletter hebdomadaire à ses employés.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

timide; craintif
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Elle était trop timide pour parler en public.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

bonheur
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

perfection
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
L'artiste a passé des années à essayer d'atteindre la perfection dans ses peintures.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

superviseur
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Le superviseur a vérifié les progrès de chaque employé.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

linéaire
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
L'artiste a utilisé la perspective linéaire dans ses dessins.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

ambassade
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
Il travaille à l'ambassade de France à Dhaka.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

obligatoire
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
Le port de la ceinture de sécurité est obligatoire dans la plupart des pays.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

féroce; agressif; montrant un sentiment ou une détermination forte
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
La tempête féroce a détruit de nombreuses maisons dans le village.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginaire; fictif; irréel
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
L'enfant avait un ami imaginaire avec lequel elle parlait tous les jours.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

gérable; contrôlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La charge de travail est gérable si nous planifions correctement.
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

lentille
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
Elle a cuisiné des lentilles rouges pour le dîner ce soir.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

perspectives
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Les perspectives de croissance semblent prometteuses.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

déduction
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Sa déduction à partir des preuves était correcte.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

mathématique
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
L'équation mathématique était difficile à résoudre.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

tremper
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
elle a trempé les vêtements dans l'eau avant de les laver.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modifiable; réglable;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Cette chaise a une hauteur ajustable.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

hymne national
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
L’hymne national a été joué avant le match international.
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.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

aboyer
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Le chien aboie contre les étrangers.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifester
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Les symptômes du syndrome de De Quervain peuvent se manifester après une utilisation prolongée du téléphone.
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

consistance, uniformité
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
La consistance de la qualité est la clé de la satisfaction du client.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

facile à utiliser
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Ce couteau de poche est très pratique lorsque vous allez camper.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

fondre
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
La glace a commencé à fondre au soleil.
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

coordonner
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
Nous devons coordonner nos efforts pour terminer le projet à temps.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilisation
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
L'augmentation de l'utilisation du plastique nécessite une meilleure gestion des déchets.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

conseiller
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
Le conseiller a organisé une réunion publique pour discuter des problèmes locaux.
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.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

spécification
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
La spécification du produit comprend tous les détails nécessaires.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

productif
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Travailler depuis chez moi m'a rendu plus productif que jamais.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

prejudiciable
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tempête a provoqué des effets dommageables sur les cultures.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

facultatif
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
Porter une cravate est facultatif pour cet événement.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

mer profonde
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
De nombreuses créatures des profondeurs marines produisent de la bioluminescence pour survivre.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

canapé
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
La famille s'est réunie sur le canapé pour regarder un film.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomique
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
La structure atomique de l'hydrogène est la plus simple.
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

opposé
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
Elle est fermement opposée aux tests sur les animaux.
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
Le fournisseur a livré les produits à temps.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

surpris
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Elle a été surprise par le bruit fort dehors.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

infini
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
L'univers semble s'étendre à l'infini.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentique; véritable; réel; pas faux
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
Le musée affiche uniquement des artefacts authentiques des civilisations anciennes.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

substitut
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
L'argent ne peut pas être un substitut du bonheur véritable.
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

charge de travail
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
Sa charge de travail a considérablement augmenté au cours du dernier mois.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

marque déposée
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
Le logo de l'entreprise est sa marque déposée.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

manuellement; avec un effort physique;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Les données ont été saisies manuellement dans le système.
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

malédiction
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Il a juré bruyamment quand il s’est rendu compte qu’il avait perdu son portefeuille.
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

composer
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Elle compose de belles chansons.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

magazine
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Elle s'est abonnée à un magazine scientifique.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

amer; de goût fort; exprimant la colère et la déception
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
Le médicament avait un goût amer.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

rafraîchir
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Une boisson froide me rafraîchit les jours chauds.
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abolir
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'abolir l'ancien système fiscal.
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

habiller
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Elle a habillé le bébé avec des vêtements chauds.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

réfléchi
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
Elle a donné une réponse réfléchie à chaque question posée.
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

enrichissement
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
L'enrichissement culturel favorise une compréhension plus profonde des traditions.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

navet
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
Nous avons cultivé des navets dans notre jardin de légumes.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

fatigue
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
Le manque de sommeil conduit à une fatigue extrême.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

terrifier
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Le fort tonnerre a terrifié les enfants.
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

acquérir
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
Les bénévoles acquièrent de nouvelles compétences grâce à leurs expériences.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

abus; mauvais traitement;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
L'abus de pouvoir a conduit à sa démission.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

gifler
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Elle était tellement en colère qu'elle l'a giflé sur le visage.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

jeu
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Il est devenu accro au jeu au casino.
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fertile
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
Le sol fertile de cette région le rend parfait pour la culture des légumes.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

stupidité
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Sa stupidité a causé beaucoup de problèmes à l'équipe.
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

efficacement
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
Elle a réussi à terminer la tâche efficacement dans les délais.
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

plume d'oiseau
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
Le paon a de belles plumes colorées.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

travailleur indépendant
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Elle travaille en tant que freelance en concevant des sites web pour différents clients.
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

ecchymose / contusion
Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
Il a eu un bleu à son bras après être tombé.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

autonomie
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
L'autonomie aide à construire la confiance.
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

filtrer
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
Elle a utilisé un filtre à café pour séparer les grains du liquide.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

caractéristique
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
La patience est une caractéristique importante pour toute personne travaillant avec des enfants.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

médecin
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour traiter la condition.
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

abolition
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
L’abolition de l’esclavage a été une étape majeure de l’histoire des droits humains.
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

avocat
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
Elle a engagé un avocat pour la représenter au tribunal.
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

kiosque
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
Elle a acheté une bouteille d'eau au kiosque près de la gare.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

succession écologique
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
La succession forestière se produit lorsque les anciens écosystèmes sont remplacés par de nouveaux.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

supervision
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Le projet a été complété sous la supervision d'un gestionnaire expérimenté.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

espérance de vie
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
L'espérance de vie dépend de la qualité des soins de santé.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

effrayer
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Le bruit fort a effrayé le bébé.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

déserté
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
Le village semblait complètement déserté après la tempête.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

feuille rouge
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
La feuille rouge est riche en fer et est couramment consommée dans les foyers bengalis.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

reconnaissance
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
elle a exprimé sa reconnaissance aux médecins qui lui ont sauvé la vie.
B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
Il s'est plaint contre la décision injuste.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

soutien
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Le projet a reçu du soutien de plusieurs investisseurs importants.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

estime de soi
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
Construire l'estime de soi prend du temps et des efforts constants.
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

rein
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
Boire suffisamment d'eau aide à garder vos reins en bonne santé.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

classification
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
La classification des animaux aide à comprendre leur biologie.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

estime de soi
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Elle a refusé de compromettre son estime de soi en acceptant un traitement injuste.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

de manière remarquable
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Elle a fait un travail remarquable dans la compétition.
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

bracelet de cheville
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
Elle portait un beau bracelet de cheville en argent à son pied gauche.
B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

souffrance extrême physique ou mentale; douleur intense
Meaning
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
Example
He was in agony after the accident.
Il était dans l'agonie après l'accident.
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

sculpter
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
L'artiste a sculpté une belle statue en marbre.
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

robe
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
Elle avait l'air élégante dans sa robe de soirée à la cérémonie de remise des diplômes.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

une personne qui survit, en particulier une personne qui reste en vie après un événement où d'autres sont morts
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Elle est une survivante du cancer qui aide maintenant d'autres patients.
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

dispositions
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
Les dispositions doivent être en accord avec les aspirations publiques.
B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

excessivement
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
Elle était excessivement préoccupée par les résultats.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

particules
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
Les particules PM2.5 nuisent à la santé respiratoire.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

inoffensif; innocent; sans danger
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
Le serpent semble dangereux, mais il est en réalité inoffensif.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

abricot
Meaning
a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh
Example
The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.
L'arbre d'abricot produit des fruits sucrés en été.
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipuler
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Elle peut manipuler le logiciel pour créer des graphiques impressionnants.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

situation possible
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
L'entreprise s'est préparée au pire scénario.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

noble
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Ses actions nobles ont aidé de nombreuses personnes dans le besoin.