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C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

décamètre
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
Le terrain a été mesuré en décamètres pour plus de précision.
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

transition démographique
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
La transition démographique indique un changement vers une société vieillissante.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

fiancer
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Ils ont décidé de se fiancer après des années d’amitié.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

relatif à un festival, festif
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
La salle a été décorée de manière festive pour le mariage.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

tacheté
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
La peau tachetée du serpent l'a aidé à se fondre dans le sol de la forêt.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

minéral
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
Le calcium est un minéral important pour des os solides.
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

maman
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
Ma maman fait la meilleure cuisine maison.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

invalidité
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
Le tribunal a jugé que le contrat souffrait d’invalidité.
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

donner quelque chose en excès / épargner
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
Pouvez-vous me donner quelques minutes de votre temps ?
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

augmenter
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
L'espérance de vie augmente avec les progrès des soins de santé.
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

cortège funèbre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Un cortège de pleureurs a suivi le corbillard jusqu'au cimetière.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

palinodie
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Le poète a écrit une palinodie pour s'excuser de ses paroles sévères précédentes.
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 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

confidentiellement
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
L'information a été partagée confidentiellement entre les deux gestionnaires.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restauration
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
La restauration de la forêt a commencé après des décennies de négligence.
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

église
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
L'ancienne église du village a été construite au XVIIIe siècle.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

vente de billets de tombola
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
La charité a décidé de vendre un vélo à travers une tombola pour collecter des fonds.
A1 number /eɪt/

eight

huit
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
Il y a huit pommes dans le panier.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

paonne
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
La paonne est moins colorée que le paon mâle.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

supposé
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
L'histoire s'est avérée être supposée, sans aucune preuve pour la soutenir.
B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

entrée, information fournie
Meaning
information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process
Example
The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.
Le manager a demandé l'avis de tout le monde sur le nouveau projet.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

simulé
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
Le pilote a été formé dans un environnement de vol simulé.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

hydrolyse
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
L'hydrolyse décompose les molécules complexes en formes plus simples.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

empreinte digitale
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
La police a trouvé ses empreintes digitales sur la poignée de porte sur la scène du crime.
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

enlever la peau/criticiser sévèrement
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
Le chef a enlevé la peau du poisson avant de le cuisiner.
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

tolérance aux pannes
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
La tolérance aux pannes assure des systèmes fiables.
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

restes
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
Les restes du mur sont toujours visibles.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

relatif à un tombeau, lugubre
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
La maison abandonnée avait un silence sepulcral.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

insipide
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
La soupe était complètement insipide et avait besoin de plus de condiments.
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

perdre confiance
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
Les questions hostiles ont commencé à déstabiliser le témoin.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

mécréant; criminel
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Le mécréant a été attrapé en train de voler dans le magasin.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

blêmir
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Elle est devenue toute pâle en voyant le sang.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

inaperçu; ignoré
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Son travail acharné est passé inaperçu par son manager.
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

jocose
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
Les remarques jocasses du professeur ont gardé la classe divertie.
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

environnement idéal
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
L'hiver crée un environnement idéal pour la croissance des légumes.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

inverser
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
Il a inversé le verre pour laisser l'eau s'écouler.
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

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

Limit

limite; restriction
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
Il y a une limite de vitesse sur cette route.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

conscient
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Elle était complètement consciente après l'opération.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

compréhension
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
La lecture améliore le vocabulaire et les compétences de compréhension.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

détériore
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
La qualité de l'air se détériore en raison de la pollution.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

gué
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Les voyageurs ont décidé de traverser la rivière par un gué à l'aube.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

veuve
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
La veuve a reçu le soutien de sa famille et de sa communauté.
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

sentier
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
Les randonneurs ont suivi le sentier à travers la forêt.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

au revoir
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Je lui ai dit au revoir avant de partir.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

pentavalent
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
Le phosphore peut exister dans un état pentavalent.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

harmonieux
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Les voix du chœur étaient harmonieuses et remplissaient la salle de beauté.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

marine
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
Il a rejoint la marine après avoir obtenu son diplôme universitaire.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

insensé
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Il était ennuyé par les tâches insensées au travail.
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

université
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
Elle étudie le droit à l'université.
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

angélique
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
Le bébé avait un sourire angélique qui faisait fondre le cœur de tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

jeune homme
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Le jeune homme rêvait de devenir un chevalier courageux.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

lettré; éduqué; bien éduqué
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
C'est une personne très lettrée qui lit abondamment.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

envelopper
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Elle enveloppa le bébé dans une couverture douce.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

une petite tortue d'eau douce
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
Le terrapin se glissa lentement dans l'étang.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

auto-humiliation
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Son auto-humiliation constante mettait les autres mal à l'aise.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

bagages; effets personnels;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Veuillez récupérer vos bagages sur le tapis roulant à l'aéroport.
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

picorer
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
La poule a commencé à picorer les grains éparpillés sur le sol.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

belle
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
L'actrice était connue pour ses traits beaux.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

persécution
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
La persécution des minorités a été condamnée dans le monde entier.
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

contredire
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
Personne ne pouvait contredire les preuves présentées au tribunal.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

difficulté, souffrance
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
Malgré avoir traversé de nombreuses épreuves pendant la guerre, la famille est restée unie et pleine d'espoir.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

inapproprié
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
Son comportement grossier était inapproprié pour un leader.
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

amaigrir
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Les prisonniers ont été amaigris après des mois sans nourriture appropriée.
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

rédemption
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
L'histoire met en avant le thème de la rédemption.
A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

meubles
Meaning
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
Example
The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.
Le salon était rempli de beaux meubles en bois.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

scieur
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
Le scieur habile a coupé les bûches en planches.
B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

probabilité
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
Les chances de gagner à la loterie sont très faibles.
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

organe adjudicatif
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
L'organe adjudicatif a délibéré sur le cas.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

macabre
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
Le film d'horreur avait une atmosphère macabre.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

biologique
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
Elle étudie les sciences biologiques à l'université.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

limité
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Les billets pour le concert sont limités.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

magnolia
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
Le magnifique arbre de magnolia a fleuri au printemps avec des fleurs roses.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

garde du corps
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
La célébrité est arrivée avec son garde du corps.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informatif
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
Le documentaire était très informatif et éducatif.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

discret
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
Les caméras de sécurité sont conçues pour être discrètes.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

sans aucun doute
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Il est sans aucun doute le meilleur joueur de l'équipe.
A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

ventilateur électrique
Meaning
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
Example
The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.
Le ventilateur électrique garde la pièce fraîche pendant les chaudes journées d'été.
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

pur; clair; sans tache; sans discrimination;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
L'eau de la source de la montagne est pure.
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

calomnie
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
Le politicien a poursuivi le journal pour avoir propagé des calomnies sur sa vie personnelle.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

diplôme
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Elle a reçu son diplôme après avoir terminé le programme de soins infirmiers.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

rendre heureux
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
Le succès du projet a ravi toute l'équipe.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

réverbérer
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
Le son de l'explosion a réverbéré à travers la vallée.
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

cause / causer
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
La forte pluie a causé des inondations dans la ville.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

généralement
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Les règles sont globalement similaires dans toutes les régions.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

malati
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
La vigne de malati a couvert le mur du jardin avec des fleurs au parfum sucré.
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

avion
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
L'avion a décollé en douceur de la piste de l'aéroport.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

courtoisie; politesse;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Il a montré une grande courtoisie en tenant la porte ouverte pour les personnes âgées.
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

évasif, rusé, flou
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
Il a donné une réponse évasive pour éviter les ennuis.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidienne (roche volcanique noire et vitreuse)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
Le couteau était fabriqué à partir d'obsidienne tranchante.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

martien
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
Le film montrait un martien visitant la Terre.
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

fréquence
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
La fréquence des tremblements de terre dans cette région a considérablement augmenté au cours de la dernière décennie.
A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

chose
Meaning
an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with
Example
This is the thing I was looking for.
C'est la chose que je cherchais.
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

vaniteux; futile
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Elle a passé des heures devant le miroir, étant assez vaniteuse.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

Commonwealth
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
L’Australie est membre du Commonwealth des Nations.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

anticlímax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
La fin du film était un anticlímax après une histoire aussi passionnante.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sacrilège
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Le tableau a été critiqué comme étant sacrilège.
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

surmonter
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
Il a surmonté tous les défis pour atteindre son rêve.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

artifice
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
Le charme du politicien n'était rien d'autre qu'un artifice.
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

exciter
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
Les montagnes russes excitent les amateurs d'aventure.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

ondulant
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Elle marcha à travers les rideaux ondulants.
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

amante
Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
Il a écrit un poème dédié à son amante.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

perpétuité, éternité, continuité
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
Le contrat garantit des paiements en perpétuité.
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

promenade
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
Ils sont allés faire une promenade le long de la mer.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

suspendre
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Je suspends mon manteau sur le crochet.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

prominent
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Il est un leader prominent dans la communauté.
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

affamé; avidement; avec impatience
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
Le chien a mangé affamé après ne pas avoir mangé pendant des heures.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absoudre
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
Le prêtre l'a absous de ses péchés.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

poche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Il a mis son téléphone dans sa poche.
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

désordonné
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
Sa chambre était si désordonnée qu’il ne pouvait pas trouver ses clés.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

cryptographique
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Les banques utilisent la technologie cryptographique pour sécuriser les transactions.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

indescriptible
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
La beauté du coucher de soleil était indescriptible.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

immoral; impur;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
La société conservatrice a jugé son comportement immoral et inapproprié.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

autonome
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
La ferme est complètement autonome pour la production de légumes.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

sans énergie
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Elle se sentait sans énergie après avoir travaillé de longues heures sans repos.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

Indissoluble
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
Le mariage était autrefois considéré comme un lien indissoluble.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

poisson plat
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Les poissons plats comme la sole et la limande sont excellents pour le grill.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

trottoir
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Elle a marché sur le trottoir pour aller à l’arrêt de bus.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

serre / école de musique et d'art
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
Ils ont cultivé des plantes exotiques dans la serre.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

sentient
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Les humains sont des êtres sentients capables de raisonner.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

fernière, endroit où les fougères sont cultivées
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
La ferniére du jardin était pleine de plantes exotiques.