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C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

trompeur
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Elle a donné une réponse trompeuse pour cacher la vérité.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

économe en ressources
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
L'agriculture économe en ressources conserve l'eau et l'énergie.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

tablier
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Elle a noué un tablier autour de sa taille avant de cuisiner le dîner.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

s'attendre
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Je m'attends à ce que la réunion commence à 9 heures.
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

vitesse; rapidité
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
La voiture a atteint une vitesse de 100 miles par heure.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

furet, chercher ou découvrir quelque chose de manière persistante
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Il a découvert les documents cachés.
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

fétiche
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
Les villageois traitaient la statue comme un fétiche puissant.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

conductible
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
Le cuivre est hautement conductible à l'électricité.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

emplacement; lieu; position
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Personne ne sait où se trouve la personne disparue.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

fourgon à bagages
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
Le fourgon à bagages a transporté toutes les valises des passagers.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

petite particule ou cellule, en particulier cellule sanguine
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Les globules rouges transportent l'oxygène dans tout le corps.
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

s'abstenir
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
Elle s'est abstenue de commenter son erreur.
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

optimisation
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
L'optimisation SEO aide les sites web à se classer plus haut dans les moteurs de recherche.
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

s'asseoir
Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
S'il vous plaît, asseyez-vous et mettez-vous à l'aise.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palestinien
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
Le peuple palestinien a un riche héritage culturel.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

relatif à la neurocience
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
La recherche neuroscientifique aide à comprendre la rétention de la mémoire.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

dépendance
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Sa dépendance à la technologie est préoccupante.
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

assidûment
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
Il a travaillé assidûment pour terminer le projet avant la date limite.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

fouiller de manière désordonnée
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Il a fouillé dans le tiroir pour ses clés.
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonyme; sans nom
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
L'auteur a publié le livre sous un pseudonyme anonyme.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

asafoetida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Une pincée d'asafoetida ajoute une saveur distinctive au curry de lentilles.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

désinvolte ou paresseux
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Son attitude désinvolte envers le travail agaçait son patron.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

cher
Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
Cette voiture est trop chère pour que je l'achète.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Il a travaillé dur pour réaliser ses rêves.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

précieux
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Cette bague est très précieuse pour ma grand-mère.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

nausée
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
Le mouvement du bateau a causé une nausée sévère.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

traduction
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
Elle a terminé la traduction du livre en deux mois.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

confident
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
Elle a trouvé un vrai confident dans son ami d'enfance.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

épistémologue
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
L'épistémologue a débattu sur la façon dont les humains peuvent vraiment savoir quelque chose avec certitude.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

circuit / voie électrique
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
Les coureurs ont terminé le circuit autour du parc.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

empiètement
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
Les villageois ont protesté contre l'empiètement sur leurs terres agricoles.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

bonheur
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

préambule
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
Le préambule de la constitution expose ses principes directeurs.
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

l'exemple parfait ou typique d'une qualité ou d'une classe
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
Le travail de l'artiste est l'exemple quintessential du modernisme.
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

bonheur
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

roue
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
La roue de la voiture s'est cassée en chemin.
C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

similitude; ressemblance
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.
La similitude entre les deux peintures a suggéré qu'elles avaient été réalisées par le même artiste.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marqué; évident; distinct
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Il y a eu une amélioration marquée dans sa performance.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

position
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
L'entreprise a pris une position ferme sur la protection de l'environnement.
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

se préparer
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
Elle se préparait devant le miroir avant de partir pour la fête.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

un lieu ou un état de souffrance habité par les âmes des pécheurs expiant leurs péchés avant d'aller au paradis
Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
Après l'accident, la longue récupération ressemblait à une sorte de purgatoire.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

rage
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
Le chien a été vacciné contre la rage.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

épée
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
Le chevalier sortit son épée pour défendre le château.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

marchander
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Ils ont marchandé le prix pendant une heure.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

sybarite
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
Le millionnaire était un véritable sybarite qui vivait uniquement pour le confort et le plaisir.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attirant et tentant; fascinant
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Le parfum attirant des roses a rempli le jardin.
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

peur irrationnelle; aversion
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Elle a une phobie des araignées.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

réconforter
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Elle a essayé de consoler son amie après la perte.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

magnat; une personne riche et puissante dans les affaires
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
Le magnat du pétrole possédait des dizaines de raffineries à travers le pays.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

promouvoir
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Promouvoir l'éducation pratique assure le développement des compétences.
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

viande rôtie
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
Le rôti du dimanche était parfaitement cuit et très tendre.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

frelon
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Le frelon a construit son nid sous le toit.
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

rêver
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
Je rêve souvent de voler dans le ciel.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

reflux; marée descendante
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Les pêcheurs ont attendu le reflux avant de retourner à la rive.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

bonheur
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

échapper
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
Le voleur a réussi à échapper à la police.
A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

chanson
Meaning
a short piece of music with words that are sung
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
Elle a chanté une belle chanson lors du concert.
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

récruder
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
Après des mois de calme, la violence a recrudé dans la région.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

splendide; magnifique; impressionnant
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Le château semblait splendide au coucher du soleil.
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

phlegmatique
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
Malgré le chaos, il est resté flégmatique et composé.
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

libraire
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
Le libraire a recommandé un excellent roman pour ma lecture d'été.
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

grand éclat de rire
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
Le public a éclaté de rire à la blague du comédien.
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

un signe de bonne ou mauvaise chance future
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
Beaucoup de gens considèrent qu'un chat noir traversant votre chemin est un mauvais présage.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

délabré
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Ils vivent dans une maison délabrée à la périphérie de la ville.
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

faire semblant
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
Les enfants ont fait semblant d'être des super-héros.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

solide; réel; tangible; spécifique
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Nous avons besoin de preuves concrètes pour soutenir nos affirmations.
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

se réunir, convoquer une réunion ou un rassemblement
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
Le conseil se réunira demain pour discuter de la nouvelle politique.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

oiseau phénix
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
La légende dit que le phénix renaît de ses cendres tous les 500 ans.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

désapprouver
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
Beaucoup de parents désapprouvent de fumer.
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

irréalité
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
Le décor onirique a donné à l’histoire un sentiment d’irréalité.
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

esprit de corps
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
L'esprit de corps de l'équipe était évident dans leurs efforts coopératifs.
C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

amnésie
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
Après l'accident, elle a souffert d'amnésie et n'a pas pu se souvenir de son propre nom.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

reprise
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
L'acteur a repris son rôle dans la suite.
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

dilapidation
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
Le vieux temple était dans un état de dilapidation.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

porte-parole
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Le porte-parole a pris la parole lors de la conférence de presse au nom de l'entreprise.
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

pain
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
Elle a acheté une miche de pain frais à la boulangerie.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

pot-au-feu
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Elle a préparé un délicieux hôtch potch avec du riz, des lentilles et des légumes.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

mouvement environnemental
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
Le mouvement environnemental se concentre sur la réduction de la pollution et la protection des écosystèmes.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

régularité
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
La régularité de sa routine d'exercice l'a aidé à rester en bonne santé.
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

à travers de
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
Le train est passé à travers le tunnel.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tituber
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Le vieil homme a titubé à travers la rue avec une canne.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

travailler
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Il travaille comme enseignant à l'école locale.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

teinte
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
L'artiste a choisi une teinte bleue douce pour l'arrière-plan.
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.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

forcé quelqu'un à rejoindre l'armée
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Le gouvernement a conscrit des jeunes hommes pendant la guerre.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

éteindre
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
Les pompiers ont réussi à éteindre l'incendie en une heure.
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

joli; beau; attrayant
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
Elle portait une jolie robe à la fête.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

république
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Une république est gouvernée par les représentants du peuple.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

volatil
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Le marché boursier est extrêmement volatil ces jours-ci.
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

rond
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
La table était ronde et avait une surface lisse.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

correspondre
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Je corresponds régulièrement avec mes vieux amis.
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

pervenche
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
Les pervenches violettes couvraient magnifiquement le sol du jardin.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

intime; proche; privé
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Ils ont une amitié intime qui dure depuis des décennies.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

emboîter
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
Les engrenages s'emboîtent pour assurer un mouvement fluide de la machine.
B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

utilité; bénéfice; service public
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
L'utilité des panneaux solaires augmente avec la hausse des coûts de l'électricité.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

Jurisdiction

juridiction
Meaning
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power
Example
This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.
Cette affaire relève de la juridiction du tribunal fédéral.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

piquant
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La sauce avait une saveur piquante qui rendait le plat encore plus savoureux.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

partiel; biaisé;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
Le juge a rendu une décision partielle en faveur du défendeur.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

bière
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Il a commandé un verre de bière froide au bar.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultané
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Les échecs simultanés des récoltes affectent l'approvisionnement mondial en nourriture.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

prêt
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Il a pris un prêt pour acheter une nouvelle voiture.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

large; vaste; couvrant une grande zone
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
La rivière est très large à cet endroit.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

auparavant; précédemment
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
Le bâtiment était auparavant une école, mais il est maintenant un centre communautaire.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

fumée
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
La fumée des véhicules aggrave la qualité de l'air.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

agrosystème
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Un agroécosystème sain améliore la fertilité du sol.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, représentera le client au tribunal.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

innombrable; incalculable; infini
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
Il y a d'innombrables étoiles dans le ciel nocturne que nous ne pouvons pas voir à l'œil nu.
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.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

demander
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Elle a demandé des informations sur l'offre d'emploi.
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

légumes de saison
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Les légumes de saison poussent abondamment en hiver.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

fil
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Elle a utilisé un fil rouge pour coudre le bouton déchiré.
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

petit-déjeuner
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
Ce matin, j'ai mangé des céréales et des toasts pour le petit-déjeuner.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

conscience
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Sa conscience au travail a conduit à un projet bien organisé.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

ridicule; absurde; stupide
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
L'idée de construire une maison sans outils est ridicule.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

hérétique
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Le prêtre a condamné le livre comme hérétique.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

briller
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
L'herbe brillait avec la rosée du matin.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

jasmin
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Les fleurs de jasmin sont couramment utilisées pour faire des guirlandes et des parfums.
C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

disjonction
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
Il existe une claire disjonction entre la théorie et la pratique.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

imprudence; négligence; témérité
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
Son imprudence financière a conduit à la faillite en seulement deux ans.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

basket-ball
Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
Il aime jouer au basket-ball avec ses amis.