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B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

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

substitute

substitut
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
L'argent ne peut pas être un substitut du bonheur véritable.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

revenir
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
Le système reviendra à ses paramètres d'origine après la mise à jour.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

mythique
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
Les dragons sont des créatures mythiques qui apparaissent dans de nombreuses cultures.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

ponctuellement
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Elle arrive toujours ponctuellement aux réunions.
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.
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

xylophone
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
Les enfants ont aimé jouer du xylophone coloré pendant le cours de musique.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

contrainte
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
Le temps est la plus grande contrainte pour terminer le projet.
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitaire
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
L'organisation fournit une aide humanitaire aux victimes de catastrophes.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

chérir
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Elle chérit les souvenirs de sa maison d'enfance.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

consultation
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
La consultation était essentielle.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

facile à utiliser
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Ce couteau de poche est très pratique lorsque vous allez camper.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

publicité
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Le film a reçu beaucoup de publicité avant sa sortie.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

imaginable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Ils ont proposé tous les types de nourriture imaginables au festival.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

marge
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Veuillez écrire vos notes dans la marge de la page.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

noyer
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Il a failli se noyer en nageant dans la rivière.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

décence
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
Elle a eu la décence de s'excuser immédiatement pour son erreur.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

réalité augmentée, fusion du monde virtuel et réel
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
La réalité augmentée a transformé le jeu.
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

excellence
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
L'école est connue pour son excellence académique.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

introductif
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Le professeur a donné une conférence introductive sur l'économie.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

subside
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
Le gouvernement fournit une subvention pour contrôler les prix.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

surpris
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Elle a été surprise par le bruit fort dehors.
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

robuste
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
L'infrastructure robuste assure une communication fiable.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

limité / lié
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
Le chien a bondi à travers le champ avec joie.
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.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

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

comprehend

comprendre
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Il est difficile de comprendre l'ampleur de la catastrophe.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

pouce / se déplacer lentement
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Elle s'est lentement rapprochée du bord de la scène.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

constituants
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Les protéines et les vitamines sont des constituants essentiels d'un régime alimentaire sain.
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

gigantesque
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
L'entreprise a fait un investissement gigantesque dans la technologie.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

élégant; lisse; raffiné; avec beauté de mouvement ou de comportement
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
La danseuse s'est déplacée avec une élégance gracieuse.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

marché
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Le marché de la ville est bondé chaque vendredi matin.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

ventre
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Le bébé a donné un coup de pied dans son ventre pendant la grossesse.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terreur; l'utilisation de la violence et de l'intimidation à des fins politiques
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
La forte explosion a rempli tout le monde de terreur.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

intention
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Son intention était d'améliorer la qualité de l'éducation dans la communauté.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

généreusement
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Elle a généreusement donné de l'argent pour aider les pauvres.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

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

armed conflict

conflit armé
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
Le conflit armé a entraîné une dévastation généralisée.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

concis
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Un discours concis est plus percutant qu'un long discours.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

pas du tout
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Elle n'a aucun intérêt dans cette affaire, pas du tout.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

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

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Après la retraite, il reçoit une pension mensuelle de l'entreprise.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

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

plateau

plateau, zone plate élevée, période de peu de changement
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
Après des mois de croissance, les ventes ont atteint un plateau.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

organe
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Le cœur est un organe important dans le corps humain.
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

immigration
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Les politiques d'immigration varient d'un pays à l'autre.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimiser
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Des efforts doivent être faits pour minimiser l'utilisation du plastique.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

poursuite
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
L'accusation a présenté des preuves solides contre l'accusé.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

hormone
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
L'insuline est une hormone qui contrôle les niveaux de sucre dans le sang.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

produire un bruit strident
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
La voiture a crié avant de s'arrêter brusquement.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

bannir
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Le roi a banni le traître du royaume.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

boisson
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Voulez-vous une boisson chaude ou froide avec votre repas?
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

musulman
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
Il est un musulman dévoué.
B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

coucou
Meaning
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
Example
We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.
Nous avons entendu le chant du coucou depuis la forêt tôt le matin.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

infliger
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
La tempête a infligé des dégâts considérables à la ville.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

chaleur
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Elle ressentait la chaleur du soleil sur son visage.
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

une règle ou directive faite et maintenue par une autorité
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
La régulation gouvernementale garantit des pratiques commerciales équitables.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propagande; rumeur
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
Le gouvernement a utilisé la propagande pour influencer l'opinion publique pendant la guerre.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

examinateur
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
L'examinateur a examiné attentivement la feuille de réponses de chaque étudiant.
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

vocal
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
Elle était très vocale à propos de son mécontentement.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

érudit; académicien
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Le célèbre érudit a publié plusieurs livres sur l'histoire ancienne.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

conseiller
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
Elle a parlé à un conseiller pour obtenir des conseils sur sa carrière.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

convertisseur
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
L’ingénieur a utilisé un convertisseur pour transformer le courant alternatif en continu.
B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ascendance
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
Il est fier de son ascendance royale.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

épidémie
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Il y a eu une épidémie de grippe dans la ville.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

paresseusement
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Il étira paresseusement ses bras et bailla le matin.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

ennuyeux; fastidieux
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
Le cours était tellement ennuyeux que de nombreux étudiants se sont endormis.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

cohérent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Son discours était clair et cohérent.
B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

finaliser
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
Le traité a été finalisé après les discussions.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

excès; surplus
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
Les excédents de nourriture de la fête ont été donnés au refuge local.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

comprendre
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Le comité est composé de cinq membres.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

insuffisant
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
Son explication était insuffisante pour clarifier la confusion.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proclamer
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Le président a proclamé un jour national de deuil.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

dense
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
La forêt était tellement dense que la lumière du soleil atteignait à peine le sol.
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

collier
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
Elle portait un élégant collier en perles au dîner formel.
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

délibérément
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
Les actions ont été délibérément planifiées pour causer des torts.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

inégal; injuste;
Meaning
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
Example
The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.
La distribution de la richesse est inégale dans de nombreux pays.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

prescrire
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour mon rhume.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

inapte; inapproprié;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
Il a été déclaré inapte pour le service militaire en raison de sa mauvaise santé.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Site du patrimoine mondial
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Les Sundarbans sont un site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

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

dismissal

licenciement, rejet
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
Son licenciement injuste a entraîné une poursuite contre l'entreprise.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

élimination
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
L'élimination des émissions est une priorité.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

ancêtre
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
L'arbre généalogique montre les noms de tous les ancêtres.
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 /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

militant
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
Le militant a organisé une manifestation contre la pollution.
B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

unanime
Meaning
fully in agreement; shared by all
Example
The committee reached a unanimous decision.
Le comité a pris une décision unanime.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

coexistence
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
La coexistence pacifique de différentes cultures rend cette ville unique.
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

étudiant de premier cycle
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
Elle est une étudiante de premier cycle étudiant en informatique.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

abréviation
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA est une abréviation de National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

intersection
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
L'intersection de la rue principale et de la 5e avenue est toujours occupée.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bambin
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Le bébé dormait paisiblement dans le berceau.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

travailleur indépendant
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Elle travaille en tant que freelance en concevant des sites web pour différents clients.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

accabler
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Elle était submergée de gratitude après avoir reçu de l'aide.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

préjugé
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Nous devons lutter contre les préjugés et la discrimination dans notre société.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

volonté
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
Une forte volonté est essentielle pour atteindre des objectifs à long terme.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

détection
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
La détection de fraude dans le système a été rapide.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancre
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
Le navire a jeté son ancre dans le port.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

piquer
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
L'abeille l'a piqué au bras pendant qu'il jardinait.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

explicitement
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Les instructions ont été écrites explicitement pour éviter toute confusion.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
L'usine a été fermée à cause d'un acte de sabotage.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

intégré
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Les systèmes intégrés optimisent l'efficacité.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

dur; rugueux; cruel; sévère
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
Le professeur a donné des critiques sévères sur mon travail.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

marchandise
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
Le pétrole est une marchandise précieuse sur le marché mondial.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

psychiatre
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
Le psychiatre a prescrit des médicaments pour l'anxiété du patient.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

travailler dur
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Les fermiers toil dans les champs de l'aube jusqu'au crépuscule.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

prospectus
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Le département de la santé a distribué un prospectus sur la nutrition.
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

incitations, incitatifs
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
Les incitations fiscales sont utilisées pour encourager les investissements dans l'énergie renouvelable.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Le fournisseur de services veille à ce que tous les clients reçoivent un soutien en temps voulu.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

paupière
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
Ses paupières se sentaient lourdes de sommeil.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

offre
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
La dernière offre de l'entreprise est une voiture écologique.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

se vanter
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Il se vante toujours de sa voiture chère.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

durable; permanent
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Leurs amitiés ont eu un impact durable sur leur vie.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

amovible
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Ce téléphone a une batterie amovible.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

coûteux
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Leurs erreurs se sont avérées très coûteuses pour l'entreprise.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

jonquille
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Les jonquilles ont fleuri tôt ce printemps dans la prairie.
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

à côté; à proximité;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
Elle marchait à côté de son ami dans le parc.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

latin
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
De nombreux mots anglais proviennent du latin.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

responsable; obligé;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
L'entreprise est responsable des dommages causés par ses produits défectueux.