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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.
B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

se déplacer rapidement et soudainement; frapper ou casser quelque chose violemment
Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
Elle a couru rapidement dans la rue pour attraper le bus.
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

dominer
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
L'entreprise domine le marché des smartphones.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

débit; dette; retrait
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
La banque a montré un débit de cinquante dollars de mon compte courant.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

libellule
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
La libellule planait au-dessus de l'étang.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

dévoué
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Elle est une mère dévouée qui met toujours ses enfants en premier.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

duo
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
Le duo musical a interprété son dernier succès lors du concert.
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

détox numérique
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Une détox numérique peut aider à réduire la fatigue des mains.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

donneur
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
Le donneur a généreusement contribué à la nouvelle aile de l'hôpital.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dicter
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
Le patron dicte des lettres à son secrétaire.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

démon
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
L'histoire parlait d'un démon qui hantait le village.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

divorce
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
Après des années de conflits, ils ont décidé de divorcer.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

divorcé
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
Elle est divorcée depuis cinq ans.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

défier
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Les manifestants ont continué à défier l'interdiction du gouvernement sur les rassemblements publics.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

profondeur; qualité d'être intense ou profond
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
La profondeur de l'océan dans cette zone atteint plus de trois mille mètres.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramatiquement
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Les ventes ont augmenté de manière spectaculaire après la campagne.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

concevoir
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Les ingénieurs ont conçu une nouvelle méthode pour réduire les coûts.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

reporter
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

esquiver
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
Le boxeur a réussi à esquiver le coup de son adversaire.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

dimensions
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
De nouvelles dimensions de l'exploration spatiale sont en train d'être découvertes.
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 /dɒk/

dock

quai
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
Le navire est resté au quai pendant deux jours.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

dentaire
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
Elle fait un contrôle dentaire tous les six mois.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

dilemme, choix difficile
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Elle a fait face à un dilemme moral au travail.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

délégué
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Chaque pays a envoyé un délégué pour participer à la conférence internationale.
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.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

dépôt, acompte
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Elle a déposé 500 $ sur son compte d'épargne.
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 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

base de données
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Les détails des clients de l'entreprise sont stockés dans une base de données sécurisée.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

se détériorer
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
La croissance non planifiée peut détériorer les conditions de vie.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

distingué; honoré; célèbre; ayant une apparence ou une attitude digne
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Il est un professeur distingué à l'université.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

distinguer
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Il peut être difficile de distinguer la vérité de la rumeur.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dynamique
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
La vie coule dans un courant dynamique.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

douteux; incertain; se sentir incertain à propos de quelque chose
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Je suis sceptique quant au succès de ce projet.
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

décimal
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
Le nombre 0.75 est un décimal.
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

développeur
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
Elle travaille comme développeuse de logiciels dans une entreprise technologique.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

dégoût
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
Elle a exprimé son dégoût pour le comportement corrompu du politicien ouvertement.
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

distraction
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
La distraction pendant l'étude peut nuire à l'apprentissage.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

débris
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Les débris dans les yeux causent des irritations.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

détourner
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
La police a dévié le trafic vers une route secondaire.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignité, honneur, respect de soi
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
Malgré les difficultés, elle a maintenu sa dignité tout au long de l'épreuve.
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

déployer
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
L'armée déploiera des troupes à la frontière.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

honteux; déshonorant; digne de condamnation
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Son comportement honteux a choqué tout le monde à la fête.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

divulguer
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
L'entreprise doit divulguer toutes les informations financières.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

durable; résistant; solide
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Ce tissu durable durera de nombreuses années.
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

audace; volonté de prendre des risques
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
L'audace du grimpeur a impressionné tout le monde au camp de base.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

défensif
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
Il est devenu défensif lorsqu'on l'a critiqué pour son travail.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

désastreux
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
L'ouragan a eu des effets désastreux sur la ville.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

désobéissant
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
L'enfant désobéissant a refusé de suivre les règles.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

délicat
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
Le vase est très délicat, alors manipulez-le avec soin.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

diplomatie
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Une diplomatie efficace a permis d'éviter le conflit.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

diagnostic
Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
Le diagnostic a confirmé qu'elle avait le diabète.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomate
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Le diplomate a négocié un accord de paix.
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominant; influent; le plus important
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
Le joueur dominant a contrôlé toute la partie de basket.
B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

sombre; peu de lumière; faible
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
La pièce était sombre, avec seulement une petite bougie pour la lumière.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

distordre
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
Le miroir a distordu son reflet.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

mépriser
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Elle déteste l'hypocrisie sous toutes ses formes.
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drastique; sévère; ayant un impact fort
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
L'entreprise a pris des mesures drastiques pour réduire les coûts.
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

tromper
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Il a essayé de tromper ses amis avec une histoire fausse.
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

digestif
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Les enzymes digestives aident à décomposer les aliments.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

déshydratation
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
La déshydratation peut entraîner de la fatigue et de la confusion.
B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

perturbation
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
La construction de la route a causé une grande perturbation dans la circulation.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

désirable
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
L'emplacement de la maison était très désirable, avec de superbes vues.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

allée privée
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
La voiture était garée dans l'allée privée près du jardin.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

handicap
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
Malgré son handicap physique, il est devenu un athlète à succès dans les courses en fauteuil roulant.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

format numérique
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un arbre généalogique en format numérique peut être partagé en ligne.
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

détour
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
Nous avons dû prendre un détour car la route principale était fermée.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

faiblement
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
La pièce était faiblement éclairée par une seule bougie.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

documentation
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
La documentation pour le projet est disponible pour examen.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

dissoudre
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
Le sucre va se dissoudre rapidement dans le thé chaud.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

détaché, séparé
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Il vivait dans une maison séparée loin de la ville.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

désinfecter
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
L'infirmière a désinfecté la plaie avant d'appliquer un pansement.
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

pantalons en denim
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
Il portait des pantalons en denim bleus avec une chemise blanche.
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

paillasson
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
Veuillez essuyer vos pieds sur le paillasson avant d'entrer dans la maison.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

terrible; épouvantable; affreux
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
Le temps était terrible pendant nos vacances.
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

doublement
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
Elle se sentait doublement chanceuse après avoir gagné le prix et obtenu une promotion.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

défaut
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
Le défaut de fabrication a causé l'échec du produit après seulement une semaine.
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

distribution
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
L'entreprise gère la distribution des fournitures alimentaires dans les zones rurales.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

défectueux; imparfait
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
Le produit défectueux a été retourné au magasin.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

décourager
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
L'échec ne doit pas vous décourager de recommencer.
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

détecter
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
Le système de sécurité peut détecter le mouvement dans le bâtiment.
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

mortel; létal; dangereux
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
Le poison mortel a tué la plante instantanément.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeille mâle
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Les abeilles drones ne collectent pas de miel comme les abeilles ouvrières.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

débatable
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Il est débattable que la politique fonctionne.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

détergent
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle marque de détergent pour la lessive.
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

décadence; décomposition; pourriture
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
Le vieux bâtiment montrait des signes de décadence après des années de négligence.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

goutter
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
L'eau gouttait de la tuyauterie cassée.
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

dénominateur
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
Dans la fraction 3/4, le nombre 4 est le dénominateur.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

déforestation
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
La déforestation accélère la perte de biodiversité.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

dérivé
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
Le mot est dérivé du latin.
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

somnoler
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
Il s'est endormi en lisant le livre.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

fait délibérément
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Ses actions délibérées ont montré une grande attention et réflexion.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

décourageant
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
Les mots décourageants de l'entraîneur ont affecté le moral de l'équipe.
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

drainage
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
Un mauvais drainage a causé des inondations dans le quartier.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

domination
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
La domination de l'ourdou était évidente.
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

déni
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
Son déni d'implication dans le scandale a été accueilli avec scepticisme.
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

descendant
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
Elle a découvert qu'elle était une descendante de la royauté européenne grâce à la recherche généalogique.
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

bête; muet; idiot
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
Elle est restée muette pendant toute la réunion.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

teindre
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Elle teindra ses cheveux en blonde demain.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

dériver
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
beaucoup de mots anglais dérivent du latin.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

déodorant
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Elle a appliqué du déodorant avant d'aller à la salle de sport pour rester fraîche pendant l'entraînement.
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

déconnecter
Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
veuillez déconnecter le chargeur de la prise électrique
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

descendant
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
La rivière suivait un cours descendant vers la vallée.
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

dériver
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
Le bateau a commencé à dériver loin du rivage.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

caneton
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
La mère canard a mené ses canetons jusqu'à l'étang.
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

brouillon
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
Elle a terminé le premier brouillon de son roman.
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

chute; déclin; ruine
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
Son arrogance et sa fierté ont conduit à sa chute éventuelle dans les affaires.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

plongeur
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
Le plongeur a disparu sous la surface pour attraper un poisson.
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

déclaration; annonce; proclamation
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
La déclaration d'indépendance du président a marqué un moment historique pour la nation.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

jeter
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Elle a décidé de jeter les vieux vêtements.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

divulgation
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
La divulgation de l'état financier de l'entreprise a été retardée.
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

mettre / chef
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
Elle mit son manteau avant de partir.
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

digérer
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
Il faut du temps pour digérer un repas copieux.
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

déprimé
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
Elle s'est sentie déprimée après avoir perdu son emploi.
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

autobus à deux étages
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
Le bus à deux étages rouge est un symbole célèbre de Londres.
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 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

perturbation; trouble; dérangement
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
La musique forte a créé une perturbation qui a dérangé tous les voisins.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

diplomatique; habile à gérer les relations
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
Elle a donné une réponse diplomatique pour éviter d'offenser quelqu'un.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

pièce de dix cents
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Il m'a donné une pièce de dix cents pour l'appel téléphonique.
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

délibérément
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
Les actions ont été délibérément planifiées pour causer des torts.