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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 /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

gênant
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Ses questions gênantes ont fait en sorte que tout le monde se déplace mal à l'aise dans leurs sièges.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

fête
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Nous avons passé un super moment à la fête d'anniversaire.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

situation compliquée
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Le projet est coincé dans un marasme bureaucratique.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

ennuyé
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Elle s’est sentie ennuyée pendant la longue réunion.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

manifestant
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
Le manifestant a parlé avec passion de la cause.
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

vice; mauvaise habitude; défaut moral
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
Fumer est son seul vice.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

composition musicale religieuse
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
Le 'Messie' de Handel est l'un des oratorios les plus célèbres jamais écrits.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

corporel
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Il a subi des blessures corporelles dans l'accident.
B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

admission; acceptation
Meaning
the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true
Example
She gained admission to Harvard University.
Elle a obtenu l'admission à l'Université de Harvard.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

clarifier
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
L'enseignant clarifie le concept difficile.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

prudent; sage; prudent;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Il est prudent d'économiser de l'argent pour l'avenir.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

conclave secret
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Les dirigeants se sont réunis dans un conclave secret pour discuter de la stratégie.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

concordat
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
Le concordat a établi les droits de l'église dans le pays.
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

domination
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
L'empire cherchait à exercer sa domination sur ses voisins.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

satiriser
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
La pièce satirise la cupidité des entreprises modernes.
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

moi
Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
Elle m'a donné un beau cadeau.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

persistant
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Malgré de nombreux obstacles, ses efforts persistants ont conduit au succès.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

échec
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
L'échec du projet était dû à une planification et une communication défaillantes.
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

Mme
Meaning
a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status
Example
Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.
Mme Akter donnera un discours lors du séminaire.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

correctif; réparateur; curatif;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Les étudiants ont besoin de cours de rattrapage pour améliorer leurs compétences en mathématiques.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

désinhibé
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
Elle a éclaté d'un rire désinhibé à la blague.
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

échelle
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
Il a grimpé l'échelle pour atteindre les livres sur l'étagère du haut.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

primauté
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
La primauté de l'éducation ne peut être niée.
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

déposer
Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
Les rebelles ont réussi à déposer le dictateur après des années de troubles.
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

lancer vers le haut
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
Le pêcheur a lancé son filet dans les airs.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

tolérance
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Il vivait dans la pauvreté avec une tolérance silencieuse.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

scène idyllique
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Leur lune de miel était une scène idyllique sur une île tropicale.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

homicide
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
Le détective a été chargé d'enquêter sur l'homicide survenu au centre-ville la nuit dernière.
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

peut-être; probablement;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
Il pourrait probablement pleuvoir demain.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

insectes nuisibles, ravageurs
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Les insectes nuisibles peuvent endommager les cultures et causer des maladies.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

couvrir
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
Veuillez couvrir la nourriture pour la garder fraîche.
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

apaiser
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
La musique douce a endormi le bébé.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

échantillon; spécimen; exemple
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
Le scientifique a collecté un échantillon de sang pour analyse.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

régions en développement
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
La pollution affecte le plus les régions en développement.
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

belliciste
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
Le leader a été critiqué comme un belliciste par ses opposants.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

tendu
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
La corde était tendue entre les deux poteaux.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

réaliste
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
La figurine en cire était si réaliste que les gens ont pensé que c'était une vraie personne.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

corniche
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
La corniche élégante a ajouté une touche classique au salon.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

aveugle ou ignorant
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
L'approche purblinde du problème a conduit à de nombreuses erreurs.
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

réprimé; restreint; confiné
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
Il avait de la colère réprimée qui a finalement explosé.
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

musicien
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
C'est un musicien talentueux.
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

lié au glucose
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
Les aliments à indice glycémique élevé provoquent une augmentation rapide du taux de sucre dans le sang.
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

médicule
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
Le garde médicule interrompait les visiteurs avec des instructions inutiles.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

entrepôt
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
L'entreprise stocke tous ses produits dans un grand entrepôt.
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

grande attention aux détails
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
Sa méticulosité a rendu le projet réussi.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

strictement
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Il est strictement interdit de fumer à l'intérieur du bâtiment.
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

viol
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
La loi punit sévèrement ceux qui commettent un viol.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

procession; cortège;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
La procession de mariage marchait lentement vers l'église.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

fiançailles
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Leurs fiançailles ont été annoncées à tout le village.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

échange cationique
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
La capacité d'échange cationique du sol influence la croissance des plantes.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

regrettable
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Elle lui offrit un sourire regrettable alors qu'elle s'éloignait.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

pleurer
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Ils se sont réunis pour pleurer la perte de leur ami.
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

remords
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
Il a ressenti des remords après avoir menti à son ami.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

entraver
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Le témoin a essayé de faire du stonewall lors de l'enquête.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

vitamine
Meaning
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
Les fruits et légumes sont des sources riches en vitamines.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

surveillance, vigie
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Le garde faisait attention à tout comportement suspect.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

interface
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
L'interface utilisateur est conçue pour être intuitive et facile à utiliser.
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

extérieurement; en apparence;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
Extérieurement, il semblait calme, mais à l'intérieur, il était nerveux.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

spontanément
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Les enfants apprennent spontanément à travers les interactions entre pairs.
C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

obèse
Meaning
Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.
Example
The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Le médecin a conseillé au patient obèse d'adopter un mode de vie plus sain.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

tailler
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Il a passé l'après-midi à tailler un morceau de bois en jouet.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

taquin
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
Il plaisantait seulement quand il a dit qu'il allait quitter son travail.
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

perpétuel
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
Elle vivait dans une peur perpétuelle d'être découverte.
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

déconcerter
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
Le puzzle compliqué a déconcerté les étudiants.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

mélange confus
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
L'essai était un mélange confus d'idées non liées.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

agrandir
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
Le politicien a essayé de s'aggrandir à travers des affirmations exagérées.
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

abnégation
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
La vie du moine était une complète abnégation des plaisirs mondains.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

esprit; âme; enthousiasme; courage
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
L'équipe a montré un grand esprit malgré la défaite.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

exorbitance
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
L’exorbitance des prix de l’hôtel a choqué les touristes.
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

minimiser
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
L'entreprise a essayé de minimiser les risques du nouveau produit.
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

durabilité
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
La durabilité des matériaux affecte la performance.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

courant
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Le courant de la vie est inarrêtable.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

inchangé
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
Son amour pour sa famille est resté inchangé au fil des ans.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

matriarche
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
La matriarche de la famille a pris toutes les decisions importantes.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

supplémentaire
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
La pièce a inclus plusieurs acteurs supplémentaires pour remplir les scènes de fond.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

petit hameau
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
Le petit hameau niché dans la vallée n'avait qu'une douzaine de maisons et une petite église.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

vertu; moralité; qualité utile
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
L'honnêteté est considérée comme la plus haute vertu dans de nombreuses cultures.
C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

colère, rage
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
La nouvelle politique a provoqué la colère des employés.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

certitude
Meaning
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
Example
We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.
Nous pouvons dire avec certitude que le projet sera terminé à temps.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

monologue
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
L'acteur a livré un puissant monologue sur scène.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

nonsense sans valeur ou des choses ostentatoires mais sans valeur
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
Le discours était plein de balivernes politiques.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalité; état d'esprit
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
L'équipe doit développer une mentalité gagnante pour réussir.
A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

artiste
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form
Example
The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.
L'artiste a exposé ses sculptures lors de l'ouverture de la galerie.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henné
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Les mains de la mariée étaient magnifiquement décorées de motifs complexes de henné pour sa cérémonie de mariage.
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

dos
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
Elle s'est blessée au dos en soulevant des boîtes lourdes.
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

glucide
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
Le riz et les pommes de terre sont riches en glucides.
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

ethnique
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
Le festival a célébré les diverses communautés ethniques de la ville.
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

neuroplasticité
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
La neuroplasticité permet au cerveau de se reconnecter après une blessure.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

pantalon
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Elle a acheté un nouveau pantalon pour la fête.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

autorité
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
L'autorité régionale a été soulignée.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

affectueux; tendre; aimant; montrant de l'affection
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Elle est très affectueuse envers ses enfants.
B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

se déplacer rapidement et soudainement; frapper ou casser quelque chose violemment
Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
Elle a couru rapidement dans la rue pour attraper le bus.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

corporellement capable
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
L'entreprise recherche des travailleurs physiquement capables pour le chantier.
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

escalader
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
La population vieillissante est en train d'escalader à un rythme alarmant.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

cesser
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
Le bruit cessa dès que les enfants sont entrés à l'intérieur.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

ruse; stratagème
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
Le voleur a utilisé une ruse astucieuse pour distraire le garde.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

égoïstement
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Il a pris tous les cookies égoïstement.
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

empreinte carbone
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
Réduire l'empreinte carbone est essentiel pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

canyon
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
Le fleuve Colorado a sculpté le Grand Canyon pendant des millions d'années.
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

voix
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
Elle a une belle voix qui captive le public.
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

obtenir quelque chose par astuce ou tromperie
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
Il a obtenu un billet gratuit en prétendant être un invité VIP.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

incendiaire / provocateur
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Les remarques incendiaires du politicien ont mis en colère la foule.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

crédule
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
L'enfant crédule croyait chaque histoire qu'elle entendait.
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

classifié
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
Le rapport contient des informations classifiées.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

envieux
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Son succès était enviable parmi ses collègues.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

berceuse
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Elle chantait une berceuse à son bébé chaque soir.
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

maladie virale affectant les animaux, en particulier les chiens
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
Le chien a été diagnostiqué avec la distemper et avait besoin de soins immédiats.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Il est devenu irritable lorsqu'on lui a posé la même question à plusieurs reprises.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

plaire
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
Sa performance a plu au public.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

traître
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
Pendant la guerre, il a été étiqueté comme un quisling pour avoir aidé les envahisseurs.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

apaiser
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Les mots gentils ont aidé à apaiser son anxiété.
C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

scrupules
Meaning
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
Example
He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.
Il avait de sérieuses inquiétudes à propos d'accepter l'offre.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

ressentir
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Elle a commencé à ressentir la critique constante de son patron.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

inaccessible
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Pour beaucoup, devenir un athlète professionnel reste un rêve inaccessible.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

ardu
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Grimper la montagne était une tâche ardue.
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

considérer
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
Elle le considère comme son meilleur ami.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

débris flottants
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
La plage était couverte de débris flottants après la tempête.
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

cacher
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
Les enfants aiment se cacher pendant les jeux.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

entourage
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
La célébrité est arrivée avec son entourage d'assistants et de gardes du corps.