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B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

défendre
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
L'avocat a travaillé dur pour défendre son client.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

dérivation
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
La dérivation du mot vient du latin.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

dégoûté
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Elle était dégoûtée par la façon dont il traitait les animaux.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

pousser vers le bas ou vers l'extérieur
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Les vagues violentes ont poussé les roches de la falaise.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

décent
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Il a trouvé un travail décent après des mois de recherche.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dose
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
Le médecin a prescrit une dose de médicament toutes les six heures.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomate
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Le diplomate a négocié un accord de paix.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

incrédule
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
Il a été appelé incrédule pour avoir rejeté la foi traditionnelle.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

dilatoire
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
Le comité a été critiqué pour sa réponse dilatoire à la crise.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

maladie
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Le médecin fait des recherches sur un remède pour la maladie.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

délicieux
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Le restaurant a servi un repas délicieux.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

dépendre
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
Le succès du plan dépend de l'effort de l'équipe.
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.
A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

boire
Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
Je bois de l'eau tous les matins.
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 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

transaction; traitement; affaires
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Son traitement équitable des clients lui a valu une excellente réputation.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

divergence
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
La divergence dans leurs opinions a conduit à un débat animé.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

étourdir
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Les lumières vives ont étourdi les coureurs lorsqu'ils sont entrés dans le stade.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digraphe
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
Dans le mot 'téléphone', les lettres 'ph' forment un digraphe.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

démontrable
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
Il y avait des preuves démontrables qu'il était innocent.
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

révoquer un prêtre de sa fonction
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
L'église a décidé de démettre le prêtre après le scandale.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

déductible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
La solution est déductible des données fournies.
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 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 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

détermination
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Sa détermination à réussir était inébranlable.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

tremblant / faible
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
Le professeur doddering avait du mal à monter les escaliers.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

humide
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
La pièce était froide et humide après la pluie.
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

dégrégation morale
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
Le film dépeint la dégradation morale d'une société corrompue.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

diffident
Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
Il était trop diffident pour poser une question en classe.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

personne respectée
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Il est considéré comme le doyen de la littérature moderne dans le pays.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Décaméron (recueil de contes de Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
Le Décaméron est considéré comme un chef-d'œuvre de la littérature italienne classique.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

désengager
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
Il a essayé de se désengager de la discussion animée.
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

chercher de l'eau ou des minéraux avec une baguette divinatoire; ou tremper ou éteindre avec un liquide.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
Le fermier a essayé de chercher de l'eau dans le champ sec.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

somnolent; fatigué; léthargique
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Je me suis senti somnolent après le repas copieux.
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

intimidant ou difficile
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
La tâche semblait intimidante, mais elle l'a terminée avec succès.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

comportement
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement calme a impressionné tout le monde lors de la réunion.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

manifestation, démonstration
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Les travailleurs ont organisé une manifestation pour de meilleurs salaires.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

défectueux; imparfait
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
Le produit défectueux a été retourné au magasin.
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

décadence
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
L'autrefois grand empire est tombé dans la décadence.
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

déploiement
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
Le déploiement du nouveau logiciel a été terminé avec succès.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

dangereux
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Conduire vite sur des routes glacées est dangereux.
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

diminution
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
Les villageois dépendaient des réserves d'eau en diminution.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

délabré
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
La famille vivait dans une maison délabrée au bord de la ville.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

détenir
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
La police a détenu le suspect pour l'interroger.
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

somnoler
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
Il s'est endormi en lisant le livre.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

délimiter
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
Le terrain a été délimité par des clôtures pour éviter les disputes.
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

discrétion
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
Elle a géré la situation avec grande discrétion.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

courageux
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
Le soldat courageux n'a jamais reculé face à un défi.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

mépriser
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Elle déteste l'hypocrisie sous toutes ses formes.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

réduction
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Il y a eu une diminution de la pollution de l'air.
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.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

directement
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Elle a parlé directement au manager de ses préoccupations.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

bénéficiaire
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
Le bénéficiaire du fonds de bourses a exprimé une sincère gratitude.
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

démocratie
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
La démocratie garantit l'égalité des droits pour tous les citoyens.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

diplomate
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
Le diplomate a géré les négociations avec grande tact.
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

décaissement
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
Le décaissement des salaires de l'entreprise a été retardé.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

diphtongue
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
Le mot 'coin' contient un diphtongue.
C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

damnation éternelle; destruction
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
Le prédicateur a parlé du salut et de la damnation dans son sermon.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

handicapé
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
Le parc dispose d'installations spéciales pour les personnes handicapées.
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.
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

pont / plateforme
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
Nous avons profité du coucher du soleil depuis le pont supérieur du ferry.
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.
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.
A1 noun /dres/

Dress

robe
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
Elle portait une belle robe bleue à la fête.
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

médecin
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour le patient.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

jalon diplomatique
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
L'organisation du sommet était un jalon diplomatique.
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.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

dissident
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Seules quelques voix dissidentes ont été entendues lors du débat.
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 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

désavouer
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
Il a désavoué toute implication dans le scandale.
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.
A1 verb /duː/

do

faire
Meaning
to perform an action; to carry out
Example
I do my homework every evening.
Je fais mes devoirs tous les soirs.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

outils numériques
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Les écoles intègrent des outils numériques pour améliorer l'apprentissage.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

désorienté
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Elle avait l'air désorientée après avoir entendu la nouvelle inattendue.
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

dégradation
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
La dégradation des sols due à une utilisation excessive est un problème croissant.
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

déterminer
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
Nous devons déterminer la cause du problème.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

dépendant; à charge
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
En tant que personne à charge fiscale, elle n'a pas pu soumettre sa propre déclaration de revenus séparément.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

démuni; pauvre; sans argent ni biens
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
De nombreuses familles sont devenues démunies après l'effondrement économique.
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

dépeupler
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
La guerre menaçait de dépeupler la ville autrefois prospère.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

diplomatie
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Une diplomatie efficace a permis d'éviter le conflit.
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

dévaloriser
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
Le gestionnaire a dévalorisé ses employés avec des remarques grossières.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

divulgation
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
La divulgation de l'état financier de l'entreprise a été retardée.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

machine qui génère de l'électricité; une personne avec une grande énergie et enthousiasme
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Elle est la véritable dynamo derrière le succès de l'entreprise.
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

déplorable
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Les réfugiés vivaient dans des conditions déplorables.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

petite chanson
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Elle chanta une petite chanson joyeuse en cuisinant.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

déficient
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Son régime était déficient en vitamines essentielles.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

maudire / juron
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Il a maudit le système injuste dans son discours.
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

hésiter
Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
Il a hésité pendant des heures avant de choisir un restaurant.
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

courant d air
Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
Elle a referme la fenetre pour ne pas laisser entrer le courant d air froid.
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domestiquer
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Les humains ont domestiqué les chiens il y a des milliers d'années.
A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

dîner
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
La famille s'est réunie pour le dîner à 19 heures.
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

barrage; réservoir;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
Le grand barrage fournit de l'électricité et contrôle les inondations dans la région.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

consacrer
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Elle consacre une grande partie de son temps à aider les pauvres.
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

dextérité
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
Sa dextérité avec les mots a impressionné le public.
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

déclarer
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
Le gouvernement a déclaré l'état d'urgence.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dicter
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
Le patron dicte des lettres à son secrétaire.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

faiblement
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
La pièce était faiblement éclairée par une seule bougie.
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

dispute
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
La disputation entre les deux érudits a duré des heures.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

despote
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
Le despote a dirigé la nation avec la peur et la violence.
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

gouvernante
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
La jeune fille était accompagnée par une duéna pendant le festival.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

traîner
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Arrête de traîner et finis tes devoirs.
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

sourd; ayant des difficultés à entendre
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
L'enfant sourd a appris à communiquer en utilisant la langue des signes.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

dissolu
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Il a mené une vie dissolue remplie de fêtes et de jeux d'argent.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

domestique
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Les investissements nationaux stabilisent l'économie.
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

mort
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
L'arbre vieux est complètement mort.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

tacheté
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Le sol de la forêt était tacheté de lumière solaire.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

dîner
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
Nous avons apprécié un dîner gastronomique dans le nouveau restaurant.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

tiroir
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Elle a mis ses bijoux dans le tiroir du dessus de la commode.
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

laisser tomber / goutte
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
Faites attention à ne pas faire tomber votre téléphone.
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

la danse
Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
Ils ont passé la soirée à danser à la fête.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

déclaratif
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
Une phrase déclarative énonce simplement un fait ou une opinion.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

différence
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
Il y a une grande différence entre la théorie et la pratique.
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 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

reporter
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

dénoncer
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
De nombreux activistes dénoncent la destruction de la forêt tropicale.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

désaccord
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Leurs désaccords sur le sujet ont provoqué un retard dans le projet.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

diffusable
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
L'oxygène est diffusible à travers les membranes cellulaires.