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C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

dénommer
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
La monnaie a été dénommée en dollars.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

affaiblir
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
La maladie a affaibli de manière significative son système immunitaire.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

binette
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
Le fermier a utilisé une binette pour enlever les mauvaises herbes de son jardin de légumes.
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

criminel
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Le criminel a été condamné à dix ans de prison.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

mourir de faim
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Il a été laissé pour mourir de faim dans le désert.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

discours de conclusion
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
La pérotation du politicien a fait applaudir le public avec enthousiasme.
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

vacant; non occupé; disponible
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
Il y a un appartement vacant au deuxième étage.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

pompeux; prétentieux; excessivement grandiose
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Son attitude pompeuse a agacé tout le monde à la réunion.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

défense; protection
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
Le pays a renforcé son système de défense contre les menaces potentielles.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

non sophistiqué
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
Les villageois menaient une vie non sophistiquée mais heureuse.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

relatif à un orchestre symphonique
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
L'orchestre philharmonique a réalisé une interprétation impressionnante de la Neuvième Symphonie de Beethoven.
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

ivre
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
Il était trop ivre pour marcher droit.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

le vôtre
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
Example
This pen is yours.
Ce stylo est le vôtre.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

bourreau
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
Le bourreau a préparé la potence pour le prisonnier condamné.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

grand baril
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Le vin a été stocké dans un grand baril en bois.
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

défectueux
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
Le design défectueux de la voiture a conduit à un rappel.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

mort
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
La mort du grand leader a été pleurée par toute la nation.
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

quiescence
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
Le volcan est en état de quiescence depuis des décennies.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

s'acclimater
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Il faut du temps pour s'acclimater à un nouveau climat.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

fresque
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
Les murs de l'église étaient décorés de magnifiques fresques.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

l'art de poser des planchers en parquet
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
L'artisan s'est spécialisé dans la parqueterie pour les maisons de luxe.
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.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

médical
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
L'éducation médicale s'est considérablement améliorée.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

interminable
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
La réunion semblait interminable et épuisante.
A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

joyeux; optimiste; plein de joie
Meaning
happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively
Example
She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.
Elle a une personnalité joyeuse qui illumine la journée de tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

havre
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
La bibliothèque est devenue un havre pour les étudiants pendant les examens.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

lavage de cerveau
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Le groupe a essayé de faire un lavage de cerveau aux nouveaux membres.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

signification implicite ou suggérée
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
Le mot 'maison' a une connotation chaleureuse de confort et de famille
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

tissu placé sur un cercueil; un couvre-chef sombre qui crée une atmosphère lugubre
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
Un voile de fumée flottait au-dessus du bâtiment en feu.
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

ligne
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
Les gens attendaient dans une longue ligne devant le théâtre.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

recensement
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
Le gouvernement a effectué un recensement pour mettre à jour les données démographiques.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

irréfutable
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
L'avocat a présenté des preuves irréfutables qui ont prouvé l'innocence de son client.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformationnel
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Les projets transformationnels redéfinissent les progrès.
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

émancipation
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
L'émancipation des esclaves a été un moment significatif dans l'histoire américaine.
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

rancunier
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
Leurs débats rancuniers ont duré des heures.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

sans germes
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
Les chirurgiens doivent travailler dans un environnement aseptique pour prévenir les infections.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

plante du pied; semelle de chaussure
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
J'ai une ampoule sous la plante de mon pied.
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

forêt de mangrove
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
Les Sundarbans sont la plus grande forêt de mangrove du monde.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

audace ou impudence
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Il a eu l'audace de mentir même lorsqu'il a été pris la main dans le sac.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

suspendu
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Il a été suspendu de l'école pendant une semaine.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

intercession
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
Le prisonnier a été libéré grâce à l'intercession de leaders influents.
A2 noun dɪˈveləpmənt

development

développement
Meaning
The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.
Example
Development of Bengali society was hindered.
Le développement de la société bengali a été entravé.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

indemnité
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
La compagnie d'assurance a fourni une indemnité complète pour les dommages causés par l'inondation.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

imitation humoristique
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
Le comédien a parodié le discours du politicien pour divertir le public.
B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

précipité, imprudent
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
C'était une décision imprudente d'investir sans recherche.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

bonheur
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

irrévérence
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Ses blagues sur la religion ont montré de l'irrévérence envers les traditions sacrées.
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

stigmatisme
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
Il existe encore un stigmate autour des problèmes de santé mentale dans de nombreuses sociétés.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

difficile
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
L'escalade de la montagne était difficile mais gratifiante.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

raison; motif;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Elle a travaillé des heures supplémentaires pour le bien de l'avenir de sa famille.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

arcade
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
Les enfants ont passé l'après-midi à jouer dans l'arcade.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

lustrer
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Les travailleurs ont lustré l'épée ancienne jusqu'à ce qu'elle brille comme neuve.
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

abîme
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
Les grimpeurs ont regardé dans l'abîme sombre en dessous.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

têtu
Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
Elle resta obstinée malgré tous les arguments convaincants.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

obligatoire
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
Porter des ceintures de sécurité est obligatoire dans la plupart des pays.
C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

trembler
Meaning
To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.
Example
Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.
Ses lèvres ont commencé à trembler quand elle a essayé de ne pas pleurer.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

à savoir; spécifiquement;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Trois villes, à savoir Paris, Londres et Rome, ont été visitées.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

micronutriment
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
Le fer et le zinc sont des micronutriments essentiels pour la croissance.
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.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

superflu
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Son discours contenait trop de détails superflus.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

accro
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
La célébrité était toujours entourée d'accros.
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

passé
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Les légendes du passé continuent d'inspirer les gens aujourd'hui.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

ironie
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
L'ironie de la situation était que le gagnant avait oublié son propre prix.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

détourner
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu a été reconnu coupable d'avoir détourné des fonds publics.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

éclater
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
Le volcan est entré en éruption après des siècles d'inactivité.
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

accessibilité
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
L'amélioration de l'accessibilité aide les personnes handicapées.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

profondément; intensément; profondément
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
Elle respira profondément avant de prendre sa décision.
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

passable
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
La route est à peine passable après la tempête.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

garde; vigile
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
Le garde de sécurité a vérifié l'identification de tout le monde avant de permettre l'entrée dans le bâtiment.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

insignifiant, dérisoire
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Ils lui ont proposé une somme dérisoire pour son travail.
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

rationalisation
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
La rationalisation des processus peut réduire considérablement les coûts opérationnels.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

ignorer
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
Il est facile de passer à côté des petits détails quand on est pressé.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

une forme de poème lyrique
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
Le poète a conclu son ode avec un épode frappant.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

gestion des sols
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
Une gestion appropriée des sols améliore la productivité agricole à long terme.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

journaliste
Meaning
a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media
Example
The journalist covered the political event.
Le journaliste a couvert l'événement politique.
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

épître
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
Il a écrit une longue épître à son ami au sujet de ses voyages.
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

Rangoon creeper
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
Le Rangoon creeper a couvert toute la clôture avec ses fleurs parfumées.
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

suinter
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
Le sang a commencé à suinter de la petite coupure.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

topaze
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
La couronne de la reine était décorée d'un magnifique topaze bleu.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

prudence, éviter les risques
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Sa prudence a garanti qu'aucune erreur n'a été commise.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

encens / irriter
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
L'odeur de l'encens remplissait le temple, mais ses mots impolis l'ont mise en colère.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

résidus
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
Le processus de combustion ne laisse aucun résidu nocif.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

flatter, cirer les bottes
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
Le politicien a été accusé de flatter les peurs des électeurs.
B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

unité
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
L'unité entre les gens a conduit à la victoire.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

entraver
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
La forte pluie a entravé nos plans de voyage.
B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

force aérienne
Meaning
the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting
Example
The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.
La force aérienne a mené un exercice d'entraînement au-dessus des montagnes.
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

rênes / contrôle
Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
Le cavalier a tiré sur la rêne pour arrêter le cheval.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

libre
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
Les enfants sont libres de jouer dehors.
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.
C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

judiciaire
Meaning
relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice
Example
The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.
La nouvelle loi a été soumise à un examen judiciaire rigoureux avant son application.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

salaire
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
Le professeur a reçu son salaire annuel de l'université.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

fuite; trou
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Il y a une fuite dans le tuyau d'eau.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

hirondelle
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
L'hirondelle a construit son nid sous le toit.
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

lumière
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
Allumez la lumière, il fait sombre.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

incursion / première tentative
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
L'entreprise a fait sa première incursion sur le marché international.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

propre et bien organisé; en bon ordre
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Tout était impeccable avant l'inspection.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

pillages
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
La guerre a été marquée par des pillages et des destructions.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

suspension temporaire
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
Le projet a été suspendu jusqu'à ce que les fonds deviennent disponibles.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

révolutions
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Les révolutions mènent souvent à des changements sociaux importants.
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

accessible
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
Le musée est facilement accessible en transport public.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

périphérie
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
Les soldats étaient stationnés à la périphérie du camp.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

loi
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Tout le monde doit obéir à la loi.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

rabat-joie
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
Ne sois pas un rabat-joie et laisse-nous profiter de la fête.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

financier
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Il a pris une décision financière avisée en investissant judicieusement.
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

nonobstant
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
Nonobstant les défis, l'équipe a terminé le projet.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

diffuseur
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Le diffuseur a diffusé le match en direct à des millions de téléspectateurs.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

à côté de
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Elle s'est assise à côté de sa meilleure amie pendant la cérémonie.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

perdre, renoncer comme pénalité
Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
Il a dû abandonner le match après avoir enfreint les règles.
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

réciter
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
L'enfant a récité un poème devant la classe.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

agglomération
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
La ville est une agglomération de cultures et de communautés diverses.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

défenseur
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Il est connu comme un défenseur des régimes autoritaires.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

cuisine de navire
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
La cuisine de navire était remplie de l'odeur de la nourriture fraîchement cuisinée.
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

chaleureusement; affectueusement
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
Elle a accueilli les invités chaleureusement à la porte.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

substitut
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
L'argent ne peut pas être un substitut du bonheur véritable.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

couper
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
Elle a coupé le fil lâche de sa robe.
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

faire un bord dentelé
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
L'artisan a séré la lame du couteau pour une coupe meilleure.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

abbé
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
L'abbé a accueilli les visiteurs au monastère.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

rameur
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
Le rameur expérimenté a ramé le bateau à travers le fleuve.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

poissonnier
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
J'ai acheté du saumon frais chez le poissonnier local.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

sans fondement; infondé
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Ses accusations contre elle étaient complètement infondées.
C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

regarder avec colère
Meaning
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
Example
He glowered at his rival across the room.
Il regarda son rival de l'autre côté de la pièce avec colère.