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C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

dégrader
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
La corruption peut dégrader les valeurs d'une société.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

témoignage
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
Le témoin a confirmé l'exactitude de la déclaration pendant le procès.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

déranger
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
J'espère que ma demande ne vous dérangera pas.
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

dépouiller
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
Les agriculteurs ont dépouillé les champs avant la récolte.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

discriminer
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
La loi interdit aux employeurs de discriminer contre les femmes.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

canot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Ils ont ramé le canot jusqu'au yacht.
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

filtre
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
La police a lancé un filtre pour capturer les fugitifs.
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

cesser
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
Le juge a ordonné à l'entreprise de cesser les pratiques injustes.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

désamorcer
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
Le négociateur a aidé à désamorcer la situation tendue.
A2 verb /der/

dare

oser
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Je te défie de sauter dans la piscine.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

violation de données
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Une violation de données a exposé les mots de passe de millions d'utilisateurs.
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

doublet / veste ajustée
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
L'acteur a porté un doublet en velours pour la pièce de Shakespeare.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

dextérité
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Sa dextérité à jouer du piano a étonné le public.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

dissimuler
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
Il a essayé de dissimuler sa peur avec un sourire.
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

déboiser
Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
La région a été fortement déboisée pour l'agriculture.
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

dispositif, appareil, dispositif électronique
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
Cet appareil améliore l'efficacité du traitement des données.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

darwinisme
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
Le darwinisme a révolutionné la façon dont les scientifiques comprenaient l'origine des espèces.
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 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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

âne
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
L'âne a porté des sacs lourds jusqu'à la montagne.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

désagréable
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
Le temps était froid et désagréable.
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

différencier
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Il est important de différencier les faits des opinions.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

descendre
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
Le cavalier est descendu du cheval après un long voyage.
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.
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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

mécontenter
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Le traitement injuste a mécontenté les travailleurs.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

bonheur
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

pénurie
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Il y avait une pénurie de nourriture pendant la famine.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

fou
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
L'homme fou a crié des absurdités dans la rue.
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

renvoyer, rejeter
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
Le manager a renvoyé l'employé pour être trop souvent en retard.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

défendeur
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Le défendeur a plaidé non coupable de toutes les accusations portées contre lui.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

défigurer
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Le feu a défiguré le vieux bâtiment.
C2 verb /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

vomir, déverser
Meaning
to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly
Example
The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.
Le tuyau cassé a déversé de l'eau sur tout le sol.
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

humecter, atténuer
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
La pluie dampenée l'excitation du concert en plein air.
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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

démentir
Meaning
to deny responsibility or connection with something
Example
The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
L'entreprise a démenti toute responsabilité pour l'accident.
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

méprisant
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Elle a donné un rire méprisant face à sa tentative de chanter.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

détournement
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
La fermeture de la route a forcé un détour à travers la campagne pour tous les voyageurs.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

désapprobation
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
La politique a été accueillie par une désapprobation généralisée.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

paysage deltaïque
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Le Bangladesh possède un paysage deltaïque unique.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

canard mâle
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
Le drake a conduit sa famille de canards à travers l'étang.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

décourager
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Les lettres de rejet constantes ont commencé à décourager le jeune écrivain.
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.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

dénommer
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
La monnaie a été dénommée en dollars.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

estrade
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
Le directeur s'est tenu sur l'estrade pour s'adresser à toute l'assemblée scolaire.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

disséquer
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
En cours de biologie, les étudiants ont dû disséquer une grenouille pour apprendre son anatomie.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

désordonné
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Il est arrivé avec des cheveux désordonnés et des vêtements froissés.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

désapprobation / aversion
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
La nouvelle politique est tombée en disgrâce auprès du public.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

triste; lugubre;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Elle lui donna un regard triste lorsqu'il partit.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

dossier
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
L'avocat a présenté un dossier de preuves au tribunal.
C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

sournois
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
Il a utilisé un plan sournois pour prendre le contrôle de l'entreprise.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

vieillesse
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
Il a passé sa vieillesse à se remémorer sa jeunesse.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

mécontent
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
Les réformes ont été introduites pour calmer la jeunesse mécontente.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

début
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
Le jeune acteur a fait ses débuts sur la grande scène.
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.
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.
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

badigeonner
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Les enfants ont badigeonné la peinture partout sur les murs.
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

mourir
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
Les fleurs mourront sans eau.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

interdire
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
L'arbitre a disallowé le but pour hors-jeu.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

malade; atteint par une maladie
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
L'arbre malade a dû être retiré du jardin.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
L'homme âgé portait un dhuti blanc lors de la cérémonie religieuse.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

dégradé
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
La monnaie dégradée a perdu la confiance des gens.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

démêler
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
Elle a essayé de démêler ses cheveux des branches.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

révoquer un avocat de la profession légale
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
L'avocat corrompu a été disbarred pour conduite non éthique.
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

bonheur
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

démolition
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
La démolition de l'ancienne usine a pris plusieurs semaines.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

dialecticien
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
Socrate est souvent considéré comme le plus grand dialecticien de l'histoire.
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

malgré
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
Il a continué son travail malgré les difficultés.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

personne importante
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
Plusieurs dignitaires étrangers ont assisté au banquet d'État.
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 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.
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.
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

pendant
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
Je me suis endormi pendant le film.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

déshonneur; humiliation; honte
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Son arrestation a porté le déshonneur sur toute sa famille et sa réputation.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

conduite
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
Elle adore conduire le long de la côte pendant le week-end.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

perturbant
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
Les nouvelles de l'accident étaient profondément perturbantes.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

registre
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
Le juge a examiné le registre avant de commencer la séance.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

dissimuler
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Il a essayé de dissimuler sa colère avec un sourire forcé.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

diffuser
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
L'odeur du pain frais s'est diffusée dans toute la maison.
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.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

tromper
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
Il s'est trompé lui-même en pensant qu'il pouvait gagner la course sans s'entraîner.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

date/rendez-vous
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
Ils ont décidé de se rencontrer à la date de son anniversaire.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

mort
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
La mort du grand leader a été pleurée par toute la nation.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

dorsal
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
Les requins ont une nageoire dorsale proéminente.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

fuir
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
Le voleur s'est échappé avant que la police n'arrive.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

dégradé
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
Les villageois ont été forcés de vivre dans des conditions dégradées.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

divin; sacré; semblable à un dieu; lié à Dieu ou à une divinité
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
La beauté divine du coucher du soleil leur coupa le souffle.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

approfondir
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
Le chercheur a approfondi les manuscrits anciens pour trouver des indices.
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.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

désintérêt
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Son désintérêt pour le projet était évident.
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

détachement
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
La philosophie bouddhiste encourage le détachement des désirs matériels.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

sévère
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
Son expression sévère rendait la réunion inconfortable.
C1 noun /deɪˈtɑːnt/

detente

détente
Meaning
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The two nations worked toward detente after decades of conflict.
Les deux nations ont travaillé vers la détente après des décennies de conflit.
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

déposséder
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
La nouvelle loi menaçait de déposséder de nombreux agriculteurs de leurs terres.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

dermatologue
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
Elle a consulté un dermatologue pour son allergie à la peau.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

désillusion
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Beaucoup de gens ressentent de la désillusion après des attentes irréalistes.
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

dissuader, décourager
Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
Les amendes élevées sont destinées à dissuader les gens de violer la loi.
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.
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

délégation
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
La délégation a présenté l'agenda de son pays.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

divinité
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
Le prêtre a parlé de la divinité de l'âme.
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

dénigrer
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
Il était rapide à dénigrer les réalisations de ses collègues.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

trouble
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
La manifestation s'est terminée en trouble lorsque la foule est devenue violente.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

débarquer
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
Les passagers sont descendus de l'avion après l'atterrissage.