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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.
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

commencer
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
Elle commence un nouveau travail la semaine prochaine.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

imprudent
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Ses habitudes imprudentes l'ont laissé sans économies.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

mariage
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Ils sont entrés dans le mariage après des années d'amitié.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

médiater
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Elle a été demandée de médiater entre les deux entreprises.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

correction ou petite amélioration
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
L'artiste a fait une retouche rapide de la peinture.
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

amis
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
Il a invité tous ses amis et sa famille au mariage.
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

galvanisme
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
Le galvanisme a joué un rôle clé dans les premières expériences avec l'électricité.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Le durian est connu comme le roi des fruits en Asie du Sud-Est malgré son odeur piquante.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

répugnant
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
L'odeur répugnante des déchets a fait quitter la pièce à tout le monde.
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

observateur
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
L'observateur a pris des notes pendant la réunion.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

polygame
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
Le polygame avait trois femmes vivant dans des maisons différentes.
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

éclat
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
Un éclat d'espoir est apparu dans ses yeux.
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

excitation
Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
Les enfants pouvaient à peine contenir leur excitation à propos du prochain voyage scolaire.
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

ostentation
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
La fête du milliardaire était pleine d'ostentation et de luxe.
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

ravager
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
L'ouragan a ravagé les villages côtiers.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

lié aux chats
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
Ses mouvements étaient gracieux et presque félins dans leur élégance.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

assurer
Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
L'équipe a remporté le championnat avec un but de dernière minute.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

immigrer
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
Il a immigré au Canada il y a cinq ans.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

échec; défaut; faiblesse
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Son seul échec est qu'il parle trop pendant les réunions.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificateur
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Elle utilise un planificateur quotidien pour organiser ses réunions.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

médicament
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
La médecine moderne a fait de grands progrès dans le traitement des maladies.
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

pratique; commode; adapté;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
Le nouveau centre commercial est très pratique pour notre famille.
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

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

violoncello

violoncelle
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Il a pratiqué le violoncelle pendant des heures chaque jour.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

estomac
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Mon estomac me fait mal après avoir trop mangé.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

ériger
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Ils ont érigé une statue sur la place de la ville.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

sermon
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
Le pasteur a donné un sermon émouvant sur la compassion et le pardon.
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

éclatant / évident
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
Il y avait une erreur évidente dans le rapport.
A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

maison
Meaning
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
Example
She finally returned home after a long journey.
Elle est enfin rentrée chez elle après un long voyage.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

incivil; impoli;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
Ses remarques inciviles lors de la réunion ont offensé tout le monde présent.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imiter
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Les enfants imitent souvent le comportement de leurs parents.
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

fusionner
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
Les deux entreprises ont décidé de fusionner leurs opérations.
B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

extraterrestre
Meaning
Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.
Example
The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.
Le télescope est capable de détecter des signaux extraterrestres.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

récolte
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Les fermiers sont occupés pendant la saison des récoltes de riz.
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

illuminer
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
Les réverbères illuminent la route la nuit.
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 /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

contributeur
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Il était un contributeur régulier au journal local.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

froid; frais; rapide et agile en mouvement
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
Il fait assez froid dehors aujourd'hui, tu devrais porter une veste.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

prière
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Il murmura une prière silencieuse avant de dormir.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

interdisciplinaire
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
L'approche interdisciplinaire en éducation améliore les compétences en résolution de problèmes.
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

pauvreté; manque de besoins fondamentaux
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
De nombreuses organisations travaillent pour réduire la pauvreté dans le monde.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

obsolète
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
L'usine était remplie de machines obsolètes qui ralentissaient la production.
A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

invité
Meaning
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Example
We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.
Nous avons invité plusieurs invités à notre célébration de mariage le week-end dernier.
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

chemin; façon; manière; méthode;
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
Il doit y avoir une meilleure façon de résoudre ce problème.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

inquisitif
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
L'enfant inquisitif a posé d'innombrables questions sur les étoiles.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

mépris
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Elle le regarda avec mépris.
A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

valeur; prix;
Meaning
the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
Example
The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
Le tableau vaut des milliers de dollars.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

interruption
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
La réunion a été retardée à cause d’une interruption inattendue.
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulvériser
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
La machine peut pulvériser des pierres en poussière.
B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

automatiser
Meaning
To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.
Example
Many companies automate their processes to save time.
De nombreuses entreprises automatisent leurs processus pour gagner du temps.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

pérenne
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
Le changement climatique est une préoccupation pérenne pour les scientifiques.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

petit bol
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Elle a servi la soupe dans un petit bol.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

miroir
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Elle s'est regardée dans le miroir.
A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

album
Meaning
A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.
Example
She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.
Elle m'a montré son album de voyage rempli de belles photos.
B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

vers
Meaning
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
Example
She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.
Elle a écrit un beau vers pour la cérémonie de mariage.
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Gouvernement dirigé par des fonctionnaires inexpérimentés ou nouveaux
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
La révolution soudaine a conduit à une néocratie avec des dirigeants inexpérimentés.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

fontaine
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
La fontaine dans le parc attire de nombreux visiteurs.
A1 verb /biː/

be

être
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Elle veut être médecin.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

dominer
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
Les soldats ont réussi à dominer les forces ennemies.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

punitif
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
L'entreprise a dû faire face à des mesures punitives pour avoir violé la loi.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

convocation
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
Le comité a convoqué une session d'urgence pour discuter de la crise.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

incessant; continu
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
La pluie incessante a duré trois jours.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

façade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
La façade en verre du bâtiment reflétait le coucher du soleil.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

vers l'est
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
La rivière coule vers l'est dans l'océan.
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

a cassé; sans argent
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
J’ai cassé mon téléphone hier soir et maintenant je suis sans argent.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

sombre
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
L'atmosphère est soudainement devenue sombre.
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

tennis
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
Il aime jouer au tennis avec ses amis le week-end.
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

tout-puissant
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
La tempête tout-puissante a détruit tout sur son passage.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

solvant, capable de rembourser ses dettes
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
L'acétone est un solvant couramment utilisé dans les laboratoires.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

inéluctable
Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
La mort est une partie inéluctable de l'existence humaine.
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

portier
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
Le doorkeeper a vérifié les passes de tous avant qu'ils n'entrent dans la salle.
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

attendre
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
S'il vous plaît attendez ici pendant que je vais chercher les documents.
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

transfert
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
Le transfert de connaissances est essentiel dans l'éducation.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

moucheté
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Les feuilles étaient marquées de taches jaunes et brunes.
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

évangéliste
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
L'évangéliste a voyagé à travers le pays en diffusant son message.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

important, marquant ou évident
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
Le rapport a mis en évidence les points saillants de la discussion.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

train express
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
Le train express a atteint sa destination en moitié moins de temps habituel.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

réduction
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Il y a eu une diminution de la pollution de l'air.
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.
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

dilater
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
Le médecin a utilisé des gouttes pour dilater les pupilles du patient.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

homogénéité
Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
L'homogénéité culturelle du village donnait l'impression qu'il était uni.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

femme
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
La femme au comptoir m'a aidé.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

bail; contrat de location
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Ils ont signé un bail de deux ans pour l'appartement.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

train de marchandises
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Le long train de marchandises a transporté des conteneurs du port au dépôt intérieur.
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

capable de ressentir; susceptible à la souffrance
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
Dans certaines traditions, les divinités sont décrites comme passibles, partageant des émotions humaines.
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.
A1 verb /traɪ/

try

essayer
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
Je ferai de mon mieux pour vous aider.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

un grand oiseau marin noir qui attrape des poissons
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
Le cormoran était perché sur la roche, séchant ses ailes après un plongeon.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

latent ou caché
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Son talent artistique est resté latent pendant des années.
B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

conseiller
Meaning
to recommend what should be done; to give advice
Example
The doctor advised him to rest for a week.
Le médecin lui a conseillé de se reposer pendant une semaine.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

simplement; juste;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
Je voulais simplement t'aider avec ton devoir.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

personne prétentieuse
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Tout le monde évitait le prétentieux à la fête car il n'arrêtait pas de se vanter.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

jardin
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Elle a passé sa matinée à s'occuper des roses dans son beau jardin.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

légèrement acide ou amer
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
Le critique a écrit une critique acide du film.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

insignifiant
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Il a été payé une somme insignifiante pour le travail acharné.
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

convaincre quelqu'un par la raison ou l'émotion
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
La persuasion efficace est la clé d'un discours réussi.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

exubérance
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Son exubérance a motivé toute l'équipe.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

escouade
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
L'équipe de football s'est entraînée durement avant le match de championnat.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

intrusion non autorisée
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
L'entreprise a détecté une intrusion dans son serveur.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilégié
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Elle vient d'un milieu privilégié avec de nombreuses opportunités.
A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

autre
Meaning
one more person or thing of the same type
Example
Can I have another cup of tea?
Puis-je avoir une autre tasse de thé ?
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

affecté / artificiel
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
La performance de l'acteur était trop affectée pour sembler naturelle.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiographie
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Elle a publié une autobiographie sur son parcours vers le succès.
C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

éclectique
Meaning
Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
Ses goûts en musique sont éclectiques, allant de la musique classique au hip-hop.
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

folie
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
C'était de la pure folie de faire de la randonnée sous la tempête.
B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

officiellement
Meaning
in a formal or authorized way
Example
The building was officially opened by the mayor.
Le bâtiment a été officiellement inauguré par le maire.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

un long passage reliant plusieurs pièces
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
Les étudiants attendaient tranquillement dans le corridor.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

cabine
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Ils ont passé le week-end dans une cabine confortable dans les montagnes.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

simulation
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
La simulation a aidé les étudiants à comprendre la théorie complexe.
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

paradigme
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
Le paradigme de l'éducation change avec la technologie numérique.
C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

annales
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
Son nom sera gravé dans les annales de la science.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

frère/sœur
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Elle a trois frères et sœurs, deux frères et une sœur.
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

prévision
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
Sa prévision a aidé l'entreprise à éviter des pertes financières.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fructifier
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Les nouvelles politiques aideront à fructifier le potentiel économique de la région.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

commettre / accomplir
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Il a commis une grave erreur dans le rapport.
C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

volontiers, avec plaisir
Meaning
gladly, willingly, or with pleasure
Example
I would fain help you if I had the time.
Si j'avais le temps, je t'aiderais volontiers.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

collection d'animaux sauvages
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
Le cirque avait une collection d'animaux exotiques.
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

chair
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
Le médecin a examiné la plaie pour vérifier si elle avait pénétré dans la chair
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

grammaire
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
Elle a étudié la grammaire pour améliorer son écriture.