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B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

livrer
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Le coursier livrera le colis demain.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

démon
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
L'histoire parlait d'un démon qui hantait le village.
C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

plaisir
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
Elle a lu l'histoire à voix haute pour le plaisir de ses amis.
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

rêver
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
Je rêve souvent de voler dans le ciel.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

démurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
L'entreprise a dû payer des frais de démurrage pour avoir retardé le déchargement des marchandises.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

divin; sacré; semblable à un dieu; lié à Dieu ou à une divinité
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
La beauté divine du coucher du soleil leur coupa le souffle.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

désenterrer
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Les archéologues ont désenterré des restes anciens du site.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

despotisme
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
Le peuple s'est révolté contre l'ère du despotisme.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

capacité de décision
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Sa capacité à prendre des décisions pendant la crise a sauvé l'entreprise.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

dentaire
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
Elle fait un contrôle dentaire tous les six mois.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

caneton
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
La mère canard a mené ses canetons jusqu'à l'étang.
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

distorsion, déformation
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
Il y avait une distorsion dans le signal radio.
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

maison duplex
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
Ils vivent dans un duplex près du centre-ville.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

diffuser
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
Les réseaux sociaux aident à diffuser rapidement les informations.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

discret
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
Le cours est divisé en trois modules discrets.
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

diligent
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
Elle est une étudiante diligente qui étudie tous les jours.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

exigeant
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Le travail est très exigeant et nécessite de longues heures de travail.
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

plonger
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
Il a décidé de plonger dans la piscine par une journée chaude.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

trompeur
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Elle a donné une réponse trompeuse pour cacher la vérité.
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

malheur
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
L'ancienne prophétie a prédit le malheur de la ville.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

désirable
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
L'emplacement de la maison était très désirable, avec de superbes vues.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

jours
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Le projet prendra au moins cinq jours pour finir.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

déléguer
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
La responsabilité sera transférée au nouveau responsable.
A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

dattes
Meaning
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
Example
Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.
Les dattes sont couramment mangées pendant le Ramadan pour rompre le jeûne.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

décompresser
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Prendre de grandes respirations aide à se décompresser après une journée stressante.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

doux
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
Elle était enchantée par sa voix douce.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

discontinuité
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
L'interruption du service a déçu de nombreux clients.
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

démolition
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
La démolition de l'ancienne usine a pris plusieurs semaines.
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

jeune femme faisant sa première apparition formelle dans la société
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
La debutante portait une robe blanche au bal.
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

dogme
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
Le leader religieux s'est strictement conformé au dogme traditionnel.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

élimination
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
L'élimination des déchets est cruciale pour maintenir un environnement propre.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

désobligeant
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Il a fait une remarque désobligeante sur leur performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

dangereusement
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
Il conduisait dangereusement vite sur l'autoroute.
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

chien
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
Le chien fidèle attendit patiemment que son propriétaire revienne à la maison.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

dot
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
La tradition du dot est encore suivie dans certaines cultures.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

méprisable
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
Ses actions méprisables ont choqué toute la communauté.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

pendre
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Les clés pendaient de sa ceinture.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

traîner
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Elle a dû traîner la valise lourde dans les escaliers.
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.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

donation; contribution
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
La généreuse donation a aidé l'hôpital à acheter de nouveaux équipements médicaux.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

distinct; unique; clair; reconnaissable
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
Chaque peinture a son propre style et caractère distinct.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

distinction; excellence; reconnaissance
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
Elle a obtenu son diplôme avec distinction, obtenant les plus grands honneurs dans sa classe.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

impartial
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
Le juge est resté impartial pendant tout le procès.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

déshonneur; humiliation; honte
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Son arrestation a porté le déshonneur sur toute sa famille et sa réputation.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

divinité
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
Le prêtre a parlé de la divinité de l'âme.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

dialecte
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Il parle un dialecte du bengali qui est courant dans les zones rurales.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

plongeur
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
Le plongeur a disparu sous la surface pour attraper un poisson.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

agir en-dessous de sa dignité
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
Le roi ne daigna pas répondre au roturier.
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.
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

dismembrer
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
Le roi a ordonné que ses ennemis soient dismembrés.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

obéissant
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
L'enfant obéissant suivait toujours les instructions de ses parents.
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

bonheur
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

douzaine
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
Elle a acheté une douzaine d'œufs au marché.
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

déplorer
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Beaucoup de gens déplorent la violence montrée à la télévision.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

mécontent
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
Les réformes ont été introduites pour calmer la jeunesse mécontente.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

déviance
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
Le livre étudie la déviance dans la culture urbaine des jeunes.
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

gâter
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
Elle a tendance à gâter ses petits-enfants.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

début
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
Le jeune acteur a fait ses débuts sur la grande scène.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

degré / niveau
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Elle a obtenu un diplôme en génie.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

dimension
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Les projets renouvelables ajoutent une nouvelle dimension à la planification urbaine.
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.
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

courageux imprudent
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
L'acrobatie a été réalisée par un célèbre imprudent.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

bruine
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
La douce bruine a continué tout au long de la matinée, rendant tout brumeux.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

pharmacie
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Je suis allé à la pharmacie pour acheter des médicaments contre le rhume.
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

déréglementation
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
La déréglementation a augmenté la concurrence dans le secteur des télécommunications.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

désorganisé
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
Le film semblait désorganisé et difficile à suivre.
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 /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

décret
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
Le roi a émis un décret stipulant que tous les citoyens doivent payer des taxes supplémentaires.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

déception
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Son visage montrait une profonde déception après avoir entendu les résultats.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

en développement
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Elle développe de nouvelles compétences en programmation.
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

bleu foncé
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe bleu foncé à la fête.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

ductile
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
L'or est un métal très ductile.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

différent
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Son opinion était complètement différente de la mienne.
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.
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

tromper
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
Il a été dupé en achetant une montre contrefaite.
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.
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.
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

désastre
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
Le tremblement de terre a été un désastre naturel qui a affecté des milliers de familles.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

décent
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Elle a maintenu un silence décent pendant la cérémonie.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

diviseur
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
Ses remarques divisives ont encore plus divisé le groupe.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

sécheresse
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
La sécheresse impacte de manière significative la croissance des cultures.
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

dépouiller
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
Les agriculteurs ont dépouillé les champs avant la récolte.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

dommage
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Diffuser de fausses informations est un dommage pour la communauté.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

dérivé
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
Le film a été critiqué pour être trop dérivé des œuvres précédentes.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

distinctif
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
Le restaurant est connu pour ses saveurs distinctives.
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

humide et froid
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
Le sous-sol était sombre et humide, rempli d'une odeur nauséabonde.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

dénoncer
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
Le leader a dénoncé la corruption dans son discours.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

déshydratation
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
La déshydratation peut entraîner de la fatigue et de la confusion.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

délicieux
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Le restaurant a servi un repas délicieux.
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

dévote; adepte
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
En tant que dévote de la musique classique, elle assistait à chaque concert de la ville.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

numérique
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
Le monde se dirige vers une économie numérique.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

duplicité
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Sa duplicité a été révélée lors de l'enquête.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

ridiculisable
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Son excuse était si faible qu'elle était manifestement ridiculisable.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

divorce
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
Après des années de conflits, ils ont décidé de divorcer.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

dissimuler
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Il a essayé de dissimuler sa colère avec un sourire forcé.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

bosse
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
L'accident a laissé une bosse dans la porte de la voiture.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

donner
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Elle donne du sang tous les trois mois.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

prejudiciable
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tempête a provoqué des effets dommageables sur les cultures.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

désorganiser
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
Le vent a désordonné ses cheveux.
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

dépression
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
Le thérapeute l'a aidée à faire face à la dépression par une thérapie cognitivo-comportementale.
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

discrepant
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
Les témoins ont donné des récits contradictoires de l'incident.
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.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

plonger
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Elle a plongé son pain dans la soupe.
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

détecter
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
Le système de sécurité peut détecter le mouvement dans le bâtiment.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

rétrograder
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
Le gestionnaire a décidé de rétrograder l'employé pour mauvaise performance.
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.
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

diriger
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
Elle a dirigé l'équipe pour terminer le projet à temps.
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

appât
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
Les chasseurs ont utilisé un canard en bois comme appât.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

tour de forage
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Les ouvriers ont assemblé une tour de forage sur le site de forage de pétrole.
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.
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

contrainte
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
Elle a signé le contrat sous la contrainte.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

malade; atteint par une maladie
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
L'arbre malade a dû être retiré du jardin.
A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

conduire
Meaning
to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move
Example
I will drive to work tomorrow morning.
Je conduirai au travail demain matin.