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A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

décrire
Meaning
to give an account of something in words, including details
Example
She described the scene vividly.
Elle a décrit la scène de manière vivante.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Le python s'enroula autour de sa proie fermement.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

déformation; malformation physique
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
L'accident a causé une déformation permanente dans sa main gauche.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

aspersions
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
Le politicien a rejeté les aspersions lancées contre lui.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

passoire
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Utilisez une passoire pour égoutter l'eau des pâtes.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

résolution de conflits
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
La résolution des conflits est essentielle pour la paix mondiale.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

illuminer
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Quelques mots gentils peuvent illuminer la journée de quelqu'un.
A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

milliard
Meaning
the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)
Example
The company is worth more than a billion dollars.
L'entreprise vaut plus d'un milliard de dollars.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

serré
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Les soldats étaient en rangs serrés, prêts pour l'inspection.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

inapproprié
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
Son comportement grossier était inapproprié pour un leader.
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

purifier
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Ce filtre purifiera l'eau de manière efficace.
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

tonsure
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
Le moine a reçu sa tonsure dans le cadre de son initiation religieuse.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

vol d'informations par fraude
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Les e-mails de phishing trompent souvent les gens pour qu'ils révèlent leurs mots de passe.
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

indicatif
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
Son ton était indicatif de sa frustration.
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.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

apaiser / satisfaire
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Le manager a essayé d'apaiser le client en colère.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

économe en ressources
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
L'agriculture économe en ressources conserve l'eau et l'énergie.
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

culinaire
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
Les progrès culinaires améliorent l'expérience gastronomique.
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.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

économie mixte
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
De nos jours, la plupart des pays suivent un modèle économique mixte.
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

impulsion; désir soudain
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
Elle a acheté la robe chère sur un coup de tête et a ensuite regretté l'achat.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

violation
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
L'entreprise a subi une violation de la sécurité des données.
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

champ de bataille
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
Le champ de bataille était couvert des restes du combat.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

négligé
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Son apparence négligée a laissé une mauvaise impression lors de l'entretien.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

mignon
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
Ce chiot est tellement mignon !
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

s'écarter
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Il a tendance à s'écarter du plan initial.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

s'attendre
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Je m'attends à ce que la réunion commence à 9 heures.
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

baser
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
Ils ont basé leur décision sur des faits.
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

antithèse
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
L'amour est l'antithèse de la haine.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

inattendu
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
La réunion s'est terminée sans incidents inattendus.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatique
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Il a adopté une approche pragmatique pour résoudre la crise financière.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

astuce
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Son astuce a aidé dans les négociations.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

traître; déloyal
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
Le traître a été exposé et a affronté de graves conséquences.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

un petit groupe d'oiseaux
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
Un covey de cailles a volé à travers le champ.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

complémentaire
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Les deux partenaires ont des compétences complémentaires.
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

destin
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
La rencontrer ce jour-là a ressemblé à un pur destin.
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

punition
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
L'élève a reçu une punition pour avoir triché à l'examen.
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 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

attribut
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
Une caractéristique importante du bois est sa flexibilité.
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

ceder
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
Le pays a cédé du territoire après avoir perdu la guerre.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

désordre
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Les enfants ont laissé la pièce dans un total désordre.
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

friable
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
Le vieux mur en briques était friable et se brisa au toucher.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

décisions
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
Prendre les bonnes décisions à temps a été la clé du succès du projet.
C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

Meaning
to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another
Example
The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

simple
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Elle portait une robe blanche simple pour la cérémonie.
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

herbe
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
Le basilic est une herbe populaire dans la cuisine italienne.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

falaise
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Les vagues se sont écrasées contre le bas de la falaise.
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

franchise
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
Sa franchise pendant la réunion a impressionné tout le monde.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

fonctionnalité
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
Le nouveau réfrigérateur a amélioré la fonctionnalité.
A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

île
Meaning
a piece of land completely surrounded by water
Example
We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.
Nous avons visité une belle île pendant nos vacances.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

crédo, principe
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
La liberté d'expression fait partie de son crédo personnel.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

ridiculiser
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Les critiques ont ridiculisé le nouveau film pour son mauvais scénario.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

entraîneur
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
L'entraîneur de fitness m'a aidé à améliorer ma posture.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

compétence, métier, artisanat
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Elle a maîtrisé l'artisanat de la poterie.
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

riposter
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
L'armée a riposté après l'attaque ennemie.
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

ni
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
Il n'a pas appelé, ni il n'a envoyé de message.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

pull;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Elle portait un pull en laine chaud pendant la froide soirée d'hiver.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

phrase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Il a donné une phrase mémorable lors de la conférence.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

fertiliser
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
Les agriculteurs fertilisent les champs pour augmenter le rendement des récoltes.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

participation
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Sa participation au concours était remarquable.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

apothéose, point culminant
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Beaucoup considèrent la Renaissance comme l'apothéose de l'art et de la culture en Europe.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

sans importance
Meaning
not having much value, significance, or influence
Example
The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.
Le détail semblait sans importance par rapport au problème principal.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

culte
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Le culte suivait leur leader avec grande dévotion.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

prêt
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
Elle était prête à partir pour l'aéroport.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

hiéroglyphe
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
Les murs du temple étaient recouverts de hiéroglyphes.
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

détériorer
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
La maison abandonnée a commencé à se détériorer au fil des ans.
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

vagabond; sans-abri
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
L'homme vagabond demandait de la nourriture près de la station.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

silencieux; ne rien dire; rester silencieux
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Il est resté silencieux à propos des plans de la fête surprise.
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

noyau
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
Le noyau est constitué de protons.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

compensation; indemnisation
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
L'entreprise a fourni une compensation financière aux travailleurs blessés dans l'accident.
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

joyeusement
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
Les enfants jouaient joyeusement dans le jardin.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

obstruer
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
Le tuyau était obstrué par des dépôts minéraux.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

voler
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
C'est mal de voler aux autres.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

splendide; magnifique; impressionnant
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Le château semblait splendide au coucher du soleil.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

barbouiller
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Les enfants ont barbouillé le mur avec de la peinture.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

connectivité
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
Une connectivité améliorée stimule le développement économique.
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

flanelle
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
Il portait une chemise en flanelle chaude en hiver.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

hygiène
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Une bonne hygiène est essentielle pour prévenir la propagation des infections.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

éducatif
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
Le voyage était une expérience éducative.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

poisson tilapia
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
Le poisson tilapia est l'une des espèces de poissons les plus élevées dans le monde.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

argot spécialisé
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Les voleurs ont communiqué dans un argot que les étrangers ne pouvaient pas comprendre.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

une personne ou une machine qui coupe et ramasse les récoltes
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Le riper se déplaçait lentement à travers les champs dorés.
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

incarcération
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
Le criminel a purgé des années d'incarcération pour ses crimes.
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

enrouler ou tordre ensemble; enrouler ou entrelacer
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
Les vignes s'enroulent autour du tronc de l'arbre.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

plateau en argent
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Le majordome a apporté le thé sur un plateau en argent.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

consulat
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
Il est allé au consulat pour renouveler son visa.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

voleur
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Le voleur a été arrêté après une poursuite policière rapide.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

gens
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Les gens de la campagne mènent souvent une vie simple.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

éternuer
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
J'ai dû éternuer pendant la réunion.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

déconcerté
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Il avait l'air déconcerté après avoir entendu la question étrange.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

composé / zone fermée
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
Le scientifique a étudié le composé chimique dans le laboratoire.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

étapes
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Faire de petits pas réduit la surcharge.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarcastique
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Elle a fait une remarque sarcastique sur sa cuisine.
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

dixième
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
Il a donné un dixième de ses gains à l'église.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

désaccord
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
Le désaccord entre les gens perturbe la stabilité sociale.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

immature
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Son comportement immature a embarrassé ses amis.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

dégrader
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
La corruption peut dégrader les valeurs d'une société.
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

élargissement / explication détaillée
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
Le professeur a apprécié l'élaboration du sujet par l'étudiant.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

servilité
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Sa servilité envers l'autorité agaçait ses collègues.
C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

procrastination, remettre les tâches à plus tard
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
La procrastination est l'ennemi du succès.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

définitivement
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Je participerai définitivement à la réunion demain.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministère
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Le ministère de l'Éducation a annoncé de nouvelles politiques pour les écoles.
C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

vérité
Meaning
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
Example
The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.
La véracité de sa déclaration a été confirmée par des preuves.
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

pièce de monnaie
Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
Le gouvernement a décidé de créer un nouveau terme pour le programme.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

miroir
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Elle s'est regardée dans le miroir.
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

bonheur
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

vexation
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher sa vexation après les retards répétés.
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

fonctionnaire
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
Le fonctionnaire mineur était responsable du dépôt des rapports.
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

influence; pouvoir
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
L'influence positive du professeur a aidé l'élève à surmonter ses difficultés d'apprentissage.
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

irréfléchi; imprudent; dangereux;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Sa conduite irréfléchie a causé un grave accident.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

sans interruption
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Un processus de paiement sans interruption améliore la satisfaction des utilisateurs.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

empirer
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Le manque d'éducation peut empirer les niveaux de pauvreté.
A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

chat
Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
Le chat s'est assis sur le rebord de la fenêtre en regardant les oiseaux.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

excessivement optimiste
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Son attitude excessivement optimiste ignorait les problèmes évidents.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

thérapeutique
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
La méditation est très thérapeutique pour le bien-être mental.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

indulgent
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
La mère indulgente a permis à son enfant de rester éveillé tard.
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

bureau
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
Elle a quitté le bureau tôt pour assister à un événement familial.
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

bonheur
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

notre
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
C'est notre maison.
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

achillien
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
Sa fierté achillienne le rendait aveugle au danger.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathétique
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Il était indifférent au résultat du match.