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C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

maladies dégénératives
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
Les maladies dégénératives sont courantes dans une population vieillissante.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intolérance
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Le leader a été critiqué pour son intolérance envers les autres religions.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

lien; obligation
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
Le lien fort entre la mère et l'enfant était évident.
C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

épuiser
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
La longue guerre a épuisé les ressources du pays.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psychologue
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Le psychologue l'a aidé à faire face à son anxiété.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

baptiser
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
Ils ont baptisé le navire après la reine.
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

quinze
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
Il y a quinze étudiants dans la classe.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

poisson-scorpion
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Le poisson-scorpion a des épines dangereuses qui peuvent injecter du venin.
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

jeter ou se débarrasser de quelque chose négligemment
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Il a jeté toutes les poubelles dans la benne.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

optimiste
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Il est resté optimiste malgré les défis.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

témoigner
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Elle a été appelée à témoigner au tribunal sur l'accident.
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

de mauvaise nature
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
Il a fait une remarque de mauvaise nature à propos de son collègue.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

étudiant de première année
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
L'étudiant de première année se sentait nerveux lors de son premier jour à l'université.
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

coutume; pratique; droit de douane;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
Il est d'usage local de retirer ses chaussures avant d'entrer dans la maison de quelqu'un.
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

abject
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Ils vivaient dans une pauvreté abjecte.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

catastrophe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Le tremblement de terre a été une catastrophe pour toute la région.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

incrédulité
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
Elle le regarda avec incrédulité après avoir entendu l'histoire étrange.
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

fluctuer
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
Les prix des actions fluctuent en raison des conditions du marché.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ambitieux/ambitieuse
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Elle est ambitieuse et travaille dur pour atteindre ses objectifs.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

moratoire
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
Le gouvernement a annoncé un moratoire sur les nouvelles licences minières.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

agression
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Il a été accusé d'agression après la bagarre.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

gale
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Le chien errant souffrait de gale.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

légitime; valide; authentique; raisonnable
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
Il a une raison légitime d'être en retard.
A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

os
Meaning
any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
Example
The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.
Le médecin a dit que l'os était complètement guéri après la fracture.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

relatif à un tombeau, lugubre
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
La maison abandonnée avait un silence sepulcral.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

Le processus de création et de développement de nouvelles idées ou concepts par la pensée créative et le brainstorming.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
L'équipe a participé à des sessions de génération d'idées pour créer de nouvelles idées de produits.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

épineux
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
Le cactus épineux se dressait haut dans le désert.
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

juridique
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
L'affaire a soulevé des questions juridiques importantes.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

importance
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
L'importance de la gestion du temps ne peut être surestimée.
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

valise
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Elle a mis ses vêtements dans une valise pour le voyage.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificateur
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Elle utilise un planificateur quotidien pour organiser ses réunions.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

à toute allure
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Elle s'est précipitée à toute allure dans le nouveau projet.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

inefficace
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
Le vieux système informatique était inefficace et gaspillait beaucoup de temps.
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

reste
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Il ne reste qu'un reste du mur ancien.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

préoccuper
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Les préoccupations concernant l'avenir l'occupent constamment.
C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

revitalisation
Meaning
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
Example
Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.
Un repos adéquat et une bonne nutrition conduisent à la revitalisation du corps.
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/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

enquête, sondage
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Ils ont réalisé une enquête pour comprendre les préférences des clients.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

misanthrope
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
L'homme âgé était considéré comme un misanthrope qui évitait tous les rassemblements sociaux.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

le centre de toutes les attentions
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
Elle était le centre de toutes les attentions à la fête.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

orchestré
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Les attaques ont été orchestrées avec précision.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Calme mental, maîtrise de soi et équilibre, surtout dans une situation difficile
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Elle a géré la nouvelle avec une equanimité remarquable.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

immanent
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Il croyait que les valeurs morales sont immanentes dans la nature humaine.
A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

chasser
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.
Les tigres chassent leur proie la nuit.
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

épisodique
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
Son intérêt pour l'art était épisoidique, venant et allant au fil des années.
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

trajectoire
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
Le satellite a suivi sa trajectoire prévue.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

terrestre; mondain; matériel
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Il s'est concentré sur les plaisirs terrestres plutôt que sur la croissance spirituelle.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

bonheur
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

rêverie; rêverie éveillée
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
Perdu dans la rêverie, il n’entendit pas son nom être appelé.
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

révérence
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
Les étudiants ont montré de la révérence envers leur professeur.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

complaisance
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Sa complaisance a conduit à une baisse de ses performances.
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

rouille
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
La vieille voiture était couverte de rouille après des années de négligence.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

thèse
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.
Elle a passé deux ans à rédiger sa thèse doctorale.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

sélectionné
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Il était l'un des candidats sélectionnés pour la bourse.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

préfigurer
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Les réformes économiques préfigurent des changements sociaux majeurs.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

grand-père
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mon grand-père nous raconte des histoires tous les soirs.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

défendeur
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Le défendeur a plaidé non coupable de toutes les accusations portées contre lui.
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

assonance
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
Le poète a utilisé l'assonance pour créer un effet musical dans son vers.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

buste/casser
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
La police a arrêté le gang hier soir.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

cavalier
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
Le cavalier est tombé de cheval.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

particulièrement
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Elle est particulièrement friande de la cuisine italienne.
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

capitalisme
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
Le capitalisme favorise l'innovation et la concurrence.
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

féroce, sauvage, cruel
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
La tempête féroce a détruit de nombreuses maisons dans la zone côtière.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

épuisement
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
Une utilisation excessive de l'eau souterraine entraîne l'épuisement des ressources en eau.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

ancien
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Il est un ancien président de l'association.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

symbiotique
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
La relation entre l'abeille et la fleur est symbiotique.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

subconscient
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Les peurs proviennent souvent de l'esprit subconscient.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

compliqué
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
Son argument était tellement compliqué que personne ne l'a compris.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

bigot
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
Il a été traité de bigot pour avoir refusé d'écouter les opinions des autres.
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

atrophie
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
Sans exercice régulier, les muscles peuvent s'atrophier avec le temps.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

savoureux (salé ou épicé)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Le restaurant sert une variété de plats savoureux.
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

sève / épuiser
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
Le long voyage a commencé à épuiser son énergie.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Les stents ont été placés avec succès en utilisant des techniques robotiques.
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

Un phénomène océanographique impliquant le mouvement de l'eau dense, froide et riche en nutriments vers la surface de l'océan.
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
L'upwelling apporte des nutriments à la surface de l'océan.
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

sobriété
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
Il a maintenu sa sobriété pendant cinq ans.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

couture
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Elle aime coudre ses propres vêtements le week-end.
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

paix
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
Ils espèrent la paix dans la région.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

forme; apparence
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné une forme circulaire parfaite sur la toile.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

bipède
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Les humains sont des exemples d'êtres bipèdes.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

insolvabilité
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
L'entreprise a déclaré la faillite après des années de pertes.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

teck bâtard
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
L'arbre de teck bâtard fleurit avec des fleurs orange vibrantes au printemps.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

accro
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Il est un accro des jeux vidéo qui passe des heures à jouer tous les jours.
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

associer
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
J'associe cette chanson avec l'été.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

boire goulûment
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Il a bu trois canettes de soda en quelques minutes.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

audacieux imprudent
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
C'était audacieux de sa part de gravir la montagne sans l'équipement approprié.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

objet curieux
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Elle a acheté un objet curieux dans le magasin d'antiquités.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

furieux
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
Elle était furieuse lorsqu'elle a découvert la trahison.
A1 noun /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

cuisine
Meaning
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
Example
The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.
La cuisine était remplie de l'odeur du pain frais.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

appartenir
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Les règles ne s'appliquent qu'aux membres du club.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

sombre; déprimant; triste
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
Le temps était sombre avec de fortes pluies et des nuages sombres.
A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

saut
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
L'athlète a effectué un saut parfait au-dessus de la barre haute.
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

trésor
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
Les pirates ont enterré leur trésor sur l'île.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

plumage
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
Le plumage du paon était vibrant et frappant.
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

méthodologie
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
La recherche a été menée en utilisant une nouvelle méthodologie.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

hostile / défavorable
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
La politique était défavorable à la croissance économique du pays.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

sans valeur; inutile; dénué de sens
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
L'ancien ordinateur est devenu inutile après les nouvelles mises à jour du logiciel.
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

hanter
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
Les anciens souvenirs me hantent encore.
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

héroïsme
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
L'héroïsme des combattants pour la liberté inspire la nation.
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

temporaire
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
Elle a trouvé un travail temporaire pendant les vacances d'été.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

papillon doré
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
Le papillon doré est un symbole de beauté et de nature.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

doux
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
Le patient n'avait que des symptômes légers.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

intimider
Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
Le harceleur a essayé d'intimider les enfants plus jeunes.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Les signes révélateurs de fatigue étaient visibles sur son visage.
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

ton
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
Le ton de la lettre était très formel.
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.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

étendre
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
L'entreprise prévoit d'étendre ses opérations dans de nouveaux marchés.
C1 verb /mɔːl/

maul

mutiler
Meaning
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
Example
The bear mauled the camper in the forest.
L'ours a mutilé le campeur dans la forêt.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

idole; personne admirée
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
La chanteuse est devenue une idole adolescente après que sa chanson à succès ait atteint le sommet des classements mondiaux.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

spécification
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
La spécification du produit comprend tous les détails nécessaires.
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

vaccination
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
Les enfants reçoivent la vaccination contre la rougeole à un jeune âge.
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

masochiste
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Il a été appelé masochiste pour apprécier les défis difficiles.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

authenticité
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
L'authenticité du document a été vérifiée.
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

noix de coco
Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.
Nous avons bu de l'eau de coco directement à partir du coco.
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

rural
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
Elle a grandi dans une zone rurale, loin de la ville.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

bienfaiteur
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
De nombreux bienfaiteurs sont venus la féliciter pour sa remise de diplôme.
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

protégé
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
Le jeune artiste était le protégé d'un peintre célèbre.
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

réticence; hésitation
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Il a montré de la réticence à accepter l'offre d'emploi.
C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

conspirateur
Meaning
a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful
Example
The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.
Le conspirateur a été arrêté avant que le plan ne puisse être mis à exécution.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

cargaison
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
Le navire était chargé de cargaison précieuse.
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

boueux
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
Les enfants sont revenus avec des chaussures boueuses après avoir joué dehors.