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B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

dangereusement
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
Il conduisait dangereusement vite sur l'autoroute.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

débat
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
Le débat politique a duré trois heures avec des arguments passionnés.
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

saleté; terre; matière sale
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
Après avoir joué dans le jardin, les enfants étaient couverts de saleté de la tête aux pieds.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

départ
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
Le départ du train a été retardé de trente minutes en raison de problèmes techniques.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

dialogue; conversation
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Les dirigeants politiques ont engagé un dialogue significatif pour résoudre le conflit.
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.
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

point
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
Elle a dessiné un point rouge sur le papier.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

décent
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Il a trouvé un travail décent après des mois de recherche.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

documentaire
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
Nous avons regardé un documentaire sur le changement climatique.
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

décorer
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
Nous allons décorer la pièce pour la fête.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

défendre
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
L'avocat a travaillé dur pour défendre son client.
B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

diviser
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
S'il vous plaît, divisez le gâteau en huit morceaux.
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

défense
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
La défense était l'un des sujets centraux.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

démontrer
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Le professeur a démontré l'expérience à la classe.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

malhonnête; frauduleux; trompeur
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
Le vendeur malhonnête a essayé de leur vendre une voiture cassée.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

profondément; intensément; profondément
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
Elle respira profondément avant de prendre sa décision.
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

district
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Elle vit dans le district nord de la ville.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

livrer
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Le coursier livrera le colis demain.
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

détaillé
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
Le rapport a fourni une analyse détaillée de la situation.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

définir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
Le professeur a demandé à l'élève de définir le mot 'démocratie'.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

objet plat, mince et rond
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Il a inséré le disque de musique dans le lecteur.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

découverte
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
La découverte de la pénicilline a changé l'histoire de la médecine.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

handicapé
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
Le parc dispose d'installations spéciales pour les personnes handicapées.
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

sourd; ayant des difficultés à entendre
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
L'enfant sourd a appris à communiquer en utilisant la langue des signes.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

débats
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
Les débats sur la gouvernance ont duré toute la session.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

désavantage
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
La domination de l'ourdou a mis les bengalis dans une situation désavantageuse.
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

creuser
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
Ils ont décidé de creuser un trou pour le nouvel arbre.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

dette
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Des niveaux élevés de dette peuvent conduire à une crise financière.
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

dédié
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
Elle est une enseignante dévouée qui va au-delà pour ses élèves.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demande; désir des consommateurs pour des biens ou des services
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demande de produits alimentaires biologiques a considérablement augmenté ces dernières années.
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

supprimer
Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
Il a accidentellement supprimé tous les fichiers de son ordinateur.
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

définition
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
Le dictionnaire donne une définition claire du mot.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

dépendre
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
Le succès du plan dépend de l'effort de l'équipe.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

domestique
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Les investissements nationaux stabilisent l'économie.
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

déclarer
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
Le gouvernement a déclaré l'état d'urgence.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

lointain
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Nous pouvions voir une montagne lointaine à l'horizon.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

défense; protection
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
Le pays a renforcé son système de défense contre les menaces potentielles.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

diminuer
Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
La population de la ville a diminué au fil des années.
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

démocratie
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
La démocratie garantit l'égalité des droits pour tous les citoyens.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

destruction; ruine;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Le tremblement de terre a causé une destruction généralisée dans toute la ville.
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

délais
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
Fixer des délais aide à terminer les tâches.
B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

mourant; en train de mourir;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
La plante mourante a besoin d'eau immédiatement.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

diminuer
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Le taux de chômage continue de diminuer.
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

déterminer
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
Nous devons déterminer la cause du problème.
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.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

traîner
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Elle a dû traîner la valise lourde dans les escaliers.
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

discipline
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
La discipline aide à maintenir la concentration et la productivité.
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

prise de décision
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
La prise de décision du PDG était cruciale pour le succès de l'entreprise.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

décevoir
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
J'espère que je ne vais pas te décevoir avec ma performance.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

vers le bas
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
La balle a roulé vers le bas le long de la pente.
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.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

découvertes
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Ses découvertes ont révolutionné plusieurs domaines.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

déception
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Son visage montrait une profonde déception après avoir entendu les résultats.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

nier
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Il a nié avoir volé l'argent.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

dégoûtant
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
L'odeur venant de la poubelle était absolument dégoûtante.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

décennie
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
Le pays a beaucoup changé au cours de la dernière décennie.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

définitivement
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Je participerai définitivement à la réunion demain.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

diamant
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Elle portait une bague en diamant a son doigt.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

division
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
L'entreprise a une division séparée pour la recherche et le développement.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

vinaigrette / mélange d'épices
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Elle a préparé une délicieuse salade avec de la vinaigrette italienne.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

désert
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
Le désert du Sahara est l'un des plus grands déserts chauds du monde.
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

directeur
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
Le directeur a donné son approbation finale pour le script du nouveau film.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

document
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Elle a soigneusement documenté toutes les dépenses du voyage.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

destination
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
Paris était leur destination de rêve pour leur voyage de lune de miel.
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

retardé
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
La mission Artemis a été retardée en raison de défis techniques.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

un bâtiment ou une ferme où le lait est produit; des produits à base de lait; une boutique qui vend du lait et des produits laitiers
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
La laiterie locale fournit du lait frais et du fromage à tout le quartier.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

date limite;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
La date limite pour soumettre le projet est vendredi prochain.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

en développement
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Elle développe de nouvelles compétences en programmation.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

plonger
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Elle a plongé son pain dans la soupe.
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Acide désoxyribonucléique
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
Les scientifiques ont extrait l'ADN des os anciens.
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

distribuer
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
Le professeur distribuera les feuilles d'examen.
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

ennuyeux; fade; sans intérêt; stupide; monotone;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
La conférence était très ennuyeuse et ennuyeuse.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

diable
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
L'histoire a averti les enfants de ne pas faire d'accords avec le diable.
B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

afficher
Meaning
to show or exhibit; to present for others to see
Example
The museum displays ancient artifacts.
Le musée affiche des artefacts anciens.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

délice; plaisir
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
Le rire des enfants remplit son cœur de pur délice.
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

déterminé
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
Elle était déterminée à finir ses études malgré de nombreux obstacles.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

différer
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Les opinions diffèrent sur cette question.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramatique; soudain et frappant; excitant et impressionnant
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
Le coucher du soleil dramatique a peint le ciel de couleurs brillantes.
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

remise
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
Le magasin a offert une remise de 20 % sur tous les produits électroniques.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

disque / dispositif de stockage de données
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Toutes les données sont enregistrées sur un disque dur.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

donner
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Elle donne du sang tous les trois mois.
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

détective
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
Le détective a résolu le mystère en seulement deux jours.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

déçu
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
Elle était déçue par les résultats de son examen.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

défini; clair; spécifique
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Nous avons besoin d'une réponse définitive pour demain.
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

ivre
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
Il était trop ivre pour marcher droit.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

diagramme
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
L’enseignant a expliqué le système à l’aide d’un diagramme clair.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

exigeant
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Le travail est très exigeant et nécessite de longues heures de travail.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

désir
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Il a un fort désir de voyager autour du monde.
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

dîner
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
Nous dînons généralement à sept heures du soir.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

donation; contribution
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
La généreuse donation a aidé l'hôpital à acheter de nouveaux équipements médicaux.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

maudire / juron
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Il a maudit le système injuste dans son discours.
B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

poussière
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
La poussière de la route est un polluant majeur dans les zones urbaines.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

ravie
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Elle était ravie du cadeau surprise.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

décoration; ornement; prix;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La décoration de Noël a transformé la pièce ordinaire en un merveilleux pays des merveilles festives.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

retarder
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Le vol a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

plonger
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
Il a décidé de plonger dans la piscine par une journée chaude.
B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

manifestations
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
Des manifestations ont eu lieu le 11 mars.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

partir
Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
Le train partira à 9 heures.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

outils numériques
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Les écoles intègrent des outils numériques pour améliorer l'apprentissage.
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

ce que quelqu'un mérite, en particulier une punition ou une récompense
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Il a enfin eu ce qu'il méritait pour avoir triché à l'examen.
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

mériter
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
Elle a travaillé dur et mérite une reconnaissance.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

défaite
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
L'armée a réussi à vaincre les forces ennemies.