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C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

humide et froid
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
Le sous-sol était sombre et humide, rempli d'une odeur nauséabonde.
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

heure
Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
La réunion a duré deux heures.
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

joue; insolence;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
Les joues roses du bébé ont montré qu'elle était en bonne santé et heureuse.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

intrépide
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
Le voyageur intrépide a exploré la jungle seul.
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

parodie
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
Le procès était une parodie de justice.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

métal
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
L'anneau était en métal précieux.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

préoccupation excessive pour les détails ou les règles mineures
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Sa pédanterie a rendu la réunion inutilement longue.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

cour
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
La voiture était garée dans la cour de l'hôtel.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

couche; stratification;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
Le gâteau a trois couches de chocolat.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

masque
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Elle portait un masque pour se protéger de la poussière.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

territoire
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
Le roi a étendu son territoire.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

chiffre
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
Les messages militaires sont protégés par un chiffre.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

transformé en os, rigide
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
L'entreprise avait une structure de gestion rigide qui résistait à l'innovation.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

très chaud et sec; rempli d'émotions ou de passions fortes
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
La chaleur du désert était torride pendant la journée.
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

similaire
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
Sa réaction était semblable à un choc.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

solitaire; isolé; seul
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Il a vécu une vie solitaire dans les montagnes.
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

redistribution
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
Le gouvernement a introduit une politique de redistribution pour réduire les inégalités.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

souterrain
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
Les sources d'eau souterraines aident à soutenir l'agriculture.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

union
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
L'union des deux entreprises a créé une puissante société.
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

tapoter
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Elle a tapoté doucement le chien sur la tête.
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

perceuse
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
Les élèves ont participé à un exercice d'incendie à l'école.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

consonance, harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
La consonance entre leurs idées a rendu le projet réussi.
A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

toux
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
Il a une forte toux et est resté à la maison aujourd’hui.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

constitution
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Les réformes constitutionnelles assurent l'équité.
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

science de la classification
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
La taxonomie moderne aide les scientifiques à organiser et à étudier la biodiversité.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

rétrogradation
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
Le pays a connu une rétrogradation économique après la crise.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

détention; emprisonnement temporaire
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
L'étudiant a reçu une détention pour avoir perturbé la classe à plusieurs reprises.
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

fauté; inconvénient; marque pour une faute ou une infraction
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
L'étudiant a reçu un démérite pour être arrivé en retard en classe à plusieurs reprises.
B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

marketing, publicité, promotion
Meaning
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Example
Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.
Le marketing numérique a transformé les stratégies commerciales.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
L'égalité raciale est un problème important dans de nombreuses sociétés.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

indéniable
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
La preuve de sa culpabilité était indéniable.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

animation
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
L'animation dans ce film est incroyablement détaillée.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

éliminer
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Ce nouveau système supprime la nécessité de saisir des données manuellement.
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

compétition impitoyable
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
La compétition impitoyable pour le pouvoir mène à des problèmes sociaux.
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

partir
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
Le train part à 18h.
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

provisoire
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
L'arrangement était seulement provisoire jusqu'à ce que le contrat final soit signé.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

totalement; complètement
Meaning
completely; wholly; fully
Example
The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.
Le bâtiment a été complètement détruit dans l'incendie.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lascif
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Les remarques lascives ont mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

plan / complot
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Ils ont conçu un plan pour tromper les investisseurs.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

s'écrier
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
Elle s'est exclamée de joie en voyant le cadeau.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

larmoyant
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Ses yeux larmoyants montraient des signes de vieillesse et de fatigue.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

sans défense; impuissant; vulnérable
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
L'enfant se sentait sans défense lorsqu'il s'est perdu dans le marché bondé.
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

accusation
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
Elle a fait une accusation de vol contre son collègue.
C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

étancher
Meaning
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire
Example
He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.
Il a bu de l'eau pour étancher sa soif après la longue course.
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

vitaliser
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
L'air frais et l'exercice peuvent vitaliser le corps et l'esprit.
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

décor
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
Le décor pour la pièce était une belle scène de montagne.
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

révérence
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
Les étudiants ont montré de la révérence envers leur professeur.
B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

adieu
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
L'entreprise a organisé une fête d'adieu pour le directeur partant.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henné
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Les mains de la mariée étaient magnifiquement décorées de motifs complexes de henné pour sa cérémonie de mariage.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

poitrine
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Elle a gardé le secret près de sa poitrine.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

chasse
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
La chasse est strictement régulée dans de nombreux pays.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

inefficace, irresponsable
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Son attitude inefficace au travail a causé plusieurs délais manqués.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

mérité
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Son dévouement a mérité la reconnaissance de la communauté.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

adjacent
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
L'hôtel est adjacent au centre commercial.
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

principalement
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
Le succès du projet était principalement dû au travail d'équipe.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

jurer
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Je jure de dire la vérité.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

concurrent, simultané, qui se produit en même temps
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
La conférence avait des sessions concurrentes sur divers sujets.
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

pardonner
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
Elle a décidé de le pardonner pour ses erreurs.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

accélération
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
La voiture a montré une accélération rapide en entrant sur l'autoroute.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

oblation
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
Le prêtre a placé l'oblation sur l'autel pendant la cérémonie.
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

dyslexie
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
L'enseignant a utilisé des méthodes spéciales pour aider l'élève atteint de dyslexie.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

joindre
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Les deux rivières se rejoignent juste avant d'atteindre la mer.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

boiteux; infirme
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
Le cheval blessé était boiteux et ne pouvait pas marcher correctement.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

suspect; douteux; peu fiable; risqué ou dangereux
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Cet accord me semble suspect.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

amélioration
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
L'entreprise a connu une amélioration des ventes le dernier trimestre.
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

certificat
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
Elle a reçu un certificat pour avoir terminé le cours.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

vibrer
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
Le téléphone a commencé à vibrer sur la table.
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

incarcération
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
Le criminel a purgé des années d'incarcération pour ses crimes.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

doucement ou calmement
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Elle parla doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

libération
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
L'hôpital va libérer le patient demain.
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

vénalité
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
Le scandale a révélé la vénalité de plusieurs hauts fonctionnaires.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

décès sans testament
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
Sa succession a été divisée selon les lois de l'intestat.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

haine
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Sa haine de l'injustice l'a motivé à devenir avocat des droits de l'homme.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

dispersé
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
La population dispersée a rendu difficile la fourniture de services publics.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

directement
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Elle a parlé directement au manager de ses préoccupations.
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

intellectuels
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
Les intellectuels ont protesté contre la domination.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

charmant
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
Le village est plein de petites maisons charmantes.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

restreindre
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
Le gouvernement a décidé de restreindre l'utilisation des sacs en plastique.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proactif
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Des stratégies proactives sont nécessaires pour lutter contre la rareté.
C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

itinerer
Meaning
To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.
Example
The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.
Le missionnaire a voyagé dans toute la région pour répandre le message.
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

boucle, anneau
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
Le fil forma une boucle propre autour du paquet.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

hiérarchie
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
La hiérarchie d'entreprise détermine qui prend la décision finale.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

donnée
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
Chaque donnée dans l'enquête a été soigneusement analysée.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

commencer
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
La cérémonie commencera à midi.
C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

diversifier
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
L'artiste a utilisé différentes nuances pour diversifier le design.
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

aventurier; audacieux
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
L'explorateur audacieux a grimpé la montagne dangereuse.
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

quadrupède
Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
La plupart des mammifères sont des créatures quadrupèdes adaptées à la course et à la stabilité.
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

agneau
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
Le petit agneau a suivi sa mère partout.
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

rétribution
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
Elle a offert son temps en rétribution pour sa gentillesse.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

diurne
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
La plupart des oiseaux sont des créatures diurnes, actives pendant les heures de clarté.
A2 noun ʃef

chef

chef
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
Le chef se spécialise dans les plats avant-gardistes.
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

par cœur
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
Il a appris le poème par cœur sans en comprendre le sens.
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspective
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
De son point de vue, la décision était complètement erronée.
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.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

émission
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
Les fabricants de voitures réduisent les émissions de carbone.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

capsule arrondie de graines (comme celles de coton ou de lin)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
L'agriculteur a examiné le bol de coton pour vérifier sa qualité.
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

gens
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
Les gens dans la ville se sont rassemblés pour le festival.
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

à carapace dure
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
Le scientifique a étudié les fossiles à carapace dure.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

poulet
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Le poulet pondait des œufs frais chaque matin.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

circulaire
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
Les enfants étaient assis en disposition circulaire autour du feu de camp.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

comparer
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Il a comparé sa voix à de la musique douce.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

décence
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
Elle a eu la décence de s'excuser immédiatement pour son erreur.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

autosuffisance
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
La ferme a atteint l'autosuffisance totale en production alimentaire.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

croissance
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
La nouvelle politique était une croissance de plusieurs années de débats.
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

intention
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
Son intention était de terminer le projet avant la date limite.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plateforme
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
La plate-forme a été utilisée pour discuter de la collaboration.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

fromage
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté du fromage râpé aux pâtes pour plus de saveur.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

aumône
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
Le moine a distribué des aumônes aux pauvres villageois.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Les deux pays avaient un différend territorial concernant l'île.
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

large; vaste
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
Le fleuve est très large à cet endroit.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

survivre
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Il a réussi à survivre à la tempête.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

riz au lait
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Ma grand-mère prépare un délicieux riz au lait pour des occasions spéciales.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

étrange
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
C'était étrange de le voir à la fête après tout ce temps.
B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

querelle; dispute
Meaning
an angry argument or disagreement between people
Example
They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.
Ils ont eu une querelle à propos de l'argent et ont cessé de se parler.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flûte
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Il a joué une douce mélodie sur sa flûte.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omniprésent
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Les médias sociaux sont devenus une force omniprésente dans la société moderne.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agricole
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Les progrès agricoles améliorent la sécurité alimentaire.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

lune
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
La pleine lune brille intensément dans le ciel nocturne
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

enfer; situation douloureuse; expérience désagréable
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
Travailler à l'usine pendant l'été a été un véritable enfer à cause de la chaleur extrême.
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

emprisonnement
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
Il a fait face à l'emprisonnement pour avoir violé l'ordre du tribunal.
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

grippe
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
Elle est restée à la maison parce qu'elle avait la grippe.