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C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

dépravé
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
Le film décrit la vie d'un criminel dépravé.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

suborner
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
L'avocat a été accusé d'avoir tenté de suborner un témoin.
C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

voler
Meaning
to steal something in a sneaky or petty way
Example
He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.
Il a essayé de voler une barre de chocolat dans le magasin.
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

panique
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
Lorsque le concert a été annulé, le pandémonium a éclaté parmi la foule.
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

vallée
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
Le village était caché dans une vallée verte et tranquille.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

marcher dans l'eau
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Les enfants marchaient dans le fleuve peu profond.
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

bravoure
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
La bravoure de nos soldats est inoubliable.
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

escarmouche
Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
Les soldats se sont engagés dans une escarmouche près de la frontière.
B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

retraité
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
Mon grand-père retraité aime jardiner pendant son temps libre.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

serein
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Elle se souvient souvent des jours sereins de son enfance.
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

prédilection
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
Elle a une prédilection pour la musique classique.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

négligent; inattentif;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
Elle ne faisait pas attention au danger autour d'elle.
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

purger
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
Le nouveau leader a promis de purger la corruption du gouvernement.
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

périlleux, dangereux, risqué
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
Les explorateurs ont fait un voyage périlleux.
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
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

justification
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Il n'y a aucune justification pour un tel comportement grossier.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

sécurité
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
La sécurité alimentaire est essentielle pour la survie humaine.
C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

gastrite
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
Le médecin a diagnostiqué une gastrite après sa coloscopie.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traître
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
L'espion a été étiqueté comme un traître à son pays après avoir été capturé.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

unité de poids pour les pierres précieuses
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Elle a reçu une bague en diamant de deux carats pour ses fiançailles.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

doter
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
Le leader a été doté de sagesse et de courage.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

congestion
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
La congestion urbaine entraîne des temps de trajet plus longs.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

critiquer
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
Le professeur a critiqué l'écriture médiocre de l'élève.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

grêle
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La soudaine tempête de grêle a endommagé de nombreuses voitures dans le parking avec de grosses boules de glace.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

collection de travaux, échantillons ou liste de travaux
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Son portefeuille a montré la diversité de ses compétences.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

pois chiches
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Faites tremper les pois chiches toute la nuit avant de les cuire pour une meilleure digestion.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

tissu au mètre
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
Le tailleur a acheté des tissus au mètre au marché de gros pour fabriquer des robes sur mesure.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

délit mineur
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
Il a été condamné à une amende pour un délit mineur lié à un trouble à l'ordre public.
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

tache; marque; corruption ou contamination
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
Le scandale a laissé une tache permanente sur sa réputation.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

imposition; charge; demande injuste
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
L'imposition de nouvelles taxes sans consultation a profondément enragé les citoyens.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

tombe de la nuit
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
Ils ont décidé de rentrer avant la tombée de la nuit.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

avis
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
L'avis sur le tableau a annoncé la fermeture de l'école.
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

les poils à l'arrière du cou d'un animal qui se dressent lorsqu'il est en colère ou alarmé; figurativement, des sentiments de colère ou de ressentiment
Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
Son commentaire grossier a levé mes hackles.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

rosé
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Elle avait un teint rosé à force de travailler dehors.
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.
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

donner un coup de tête
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
La chèvre a donné un coup de tête contre la clôture.
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

c'est-à-dire
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
De nombreux amphibiens, c'est-à-dire des grenouilles et des salamandres, peuvent vivre à la fois dans l'eau et sur terre.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

petite erreur
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
Oublier de téléphoner était juste une petite erreur, pas une grosse faute.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

travailleur
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Les travailleurs étaient occupés à construire le pont.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermique
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Elle portait une veste thermique pour rester au chaud en hiver.
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

impasse
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
Les négociations ont atteint un impasse après que les deux parties aient refusé de faire des compromis.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigresse
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
La tigresse puissante chassait silencieusement à travers la jungle.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

drôle; amusant; qui provoque des rires;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
Ses histoires drôles font toujours rire tout le monde.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autoriser
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
Le manager autorisera le paiement demain.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

reporter
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

rider
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Elle a remarqué quelques rides autour de ses yeux.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

proportion
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
La proportion d'étudiants qui passent l'examen était élevée.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

bijoutier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
Le bijoutier a fabriqué une belle bague en or.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

pression
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
La pression de la situation le rendait nerveux.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploration spatiale
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
L'exploration spatiale a élargi notre connaissance de l'univers.
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

dénoncer
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
De nombreux activistes dénoncent la destruction de la forêt tropicale.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

inégalé
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
Sa beauté était considérée comme inégalée dans la région.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

bonheur
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

flagrant
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
Le mépris flagrant de l'entreprise pour les règles de sécurité a mis en colère le public.
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

fatalité
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
L'accident a entraîné une fatalité.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

exercices de main
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Les exercices réguliers de la main sont essentiels pour la récupération musculaire.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

état d'esprit; humeur;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Elle était de bonne humeur après avoir reçu la nouvelle.
A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

loisir; activité récréative; passe-temps
Meaning
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation
Example
Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.
La photographie est devenue son hobby préféré après avoir reçu un appareil photo pour son anniversaire.
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

une planète qui orbite autour d'une étoile en dehors du système solaire
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
Les astronomes ont découvert des milliers d'exoplanètes au cours de la dernière décennie.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

primitif
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
Les explorateurs se sont aventurés dans la forêt primitive, inchangée par les humains.
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

essence
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
L'essence de la bonne enseignement est la capacité d'inspirer les étudiants.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

aqueduc
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Les Romains ont construit des aqueducs pour fournir de l'eau à leurs villes.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

exaltant
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
Le parachutisme a été l'expérience la plus exaltante de sa vie.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

sage
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Il a été sage de sa part d'économiser de l'argent pour l'avenir.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

abandonner
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Il a décidé de ne pas abandonner ses vieux amis malgré son succès.
A2 verb /bet/

bet

parier
Meaning
to risk money on the outcome of something; to be confident
Example
I bet it will rain tomorrow.
Je parie qu'il pleuvra demain.
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

bonheur
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

au revoir
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Je lui ai dit au revoir avant de partir.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ah
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Ah, maintenant je comprends ce que tu veux dire.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

crâne
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Le médecin a soigneusement examiné la radiographie du crâne.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

étaler / diffamer
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
L'enfant a étalé de la peinture sur le mur.
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

remarque
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
Elle a fait une remarque sur le temps.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnité de licenciement
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
L'entreprise lui a offert une indemnité de licenciement après la fin de son emploi.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

chimie
Meaning
the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people
Example
They have great chemistry and work well together.
Ils ont une excellente chimie et travaillent bien ensemble.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

irrévocable
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
Elle a pris une décision irrévocable de quitter l'entreprise.
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 /droʊl/

droll

drôle
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
Il avait un sens de l'humour drôle qui faisait rire tout le monde.
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

embrouiller / démêler
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
Elle a commencé à démêler les fils lâches du pull.
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

disparate
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Leurs opinions étaient disparates, ce qui a conduit à des débats.
C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

particulier et individuel
Meaning
Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Example
His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.
Son comportement idiosyncratique le distinguait de ses collègues.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

accorder
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Le roi a accordé des honneurs aux braves soldats.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

généreux
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
Elle a reçu un soutien généreux de sa famille.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

prometteur
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Elle est une jeune scientifique prometteuse avec de grandes idées.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

photo
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
J'ai pris une photo du coucher du soleil.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

création; invention
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
La dernière création de l'artiste a été exposée à la galerie d'art moderne.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

s'appesantir sur
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Le professeur ne s'est pas appesanti sur le point une fois que les élèves ont compris.
A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

cousin/cousine
Meaning
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
Example
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
Mon cousin vient nous rendre visite ce week-end.
B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

fiction
Meaning
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
Example
She enjoys reading science fiction novels.
Elle aime lire des romans de science-fiction.
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

se rassembler / se regagner en force
Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
L'équipe s'est redressée après la mi-temps et a gagné le match.
C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

Relatif à la compréhension de la relation entre l'espace et les objets à travers la vision
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
De bonnes compétences visuospatiales sont importantes pour l'architecture et le design.
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

méticuleux
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Elle est méticuleuse en ce qui concerne le maintien de la propreté.
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

crier
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Elle a crié quand elle a vu l'araignée.
A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

objectifs
Meaning
Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.
Example
Achieving development goals requires cooperation.
Atteindre les objectifs de développement nécessite une coopération.
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

condensation
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
La condensation s'est formée sur les fenêtres pendant la nuit froide.
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

selon les informations
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
L'entreprise a reportedly accepté les nouvelles conditions.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

une tâche ou mission importante attribuée à une personne ou un groupe ; un but ou objectif spécifique
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Les astronautes ont terminé leur mission vers la station spatiale.
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

portée
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
La nouvelle voiture électrique a une portée de 400 miles.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

confortablement
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
Elle était assise confortablement dans sa chaise préférée.
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

poisson-feuille gangétique
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Le poisson-feuille gangétique se trouve couramment dans les rivières du Bangladesh.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

syllabique
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
Le professeur a expliqué la structure syllabique du mot.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

répéter
Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
Le mal de tête a tendance à revenir toutes les quelques semaines.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

navigation à voile
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Nous sommes allés faire de la voile sur le lac pendant l'été.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

angélique
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Elle lui donna un sourire angélique qui calma ses peurs.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

passage, décès
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
Le passage du leader a été une grande perte pour la nation.
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

ascenseur
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
Nous avons pris l'ascenseur jusqu'au dixième étage.
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

conformité
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
La politique a été mise en œuvre conformément au droit international.
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

répandre
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
Le vent a éparpillé les feuilles dans le jardin.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

commerce
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Le commerce international a considérablement augmenté ces dernières années.
B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

abbaye
Meaning
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
Example
The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.
La vieille abbaye sur la colline attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

maltraiter
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
La loi punit ceux qui maltraitent les animaux.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

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

fictitious

fictif, faux
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
L'histoire qu'il a racontée était entièrement fictive.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

excitant
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
Le voyage a été une expérience excitante.
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

inflexion
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
Son inflexion a captivé le public.
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

couchette; un endroit pour dormir dans un bateau, un train ou un autre véhicule
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
J'ai réservé une couchette supérieure dans le train de nuit.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

quelqu'un
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
Est-ce que quelqu'un connaît la réponse à cette question ?
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

hostile; agressif; antagoniste;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
L'environnement hostile rendait le travail difficile.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

droit de naissance
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
La liberté est considérée comme un droit de naissance de chaque individu.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

perplexe, interrogatif
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
Elle lui a lancé un regard interrogateur lorsqu'il a fait le commentaire étrange.