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C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

détoxification
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
La détoxification aide à nettoyer le corps des substances nuisibles.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

diatomique
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
L'oxygène est une molécule diatomique.
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

dégradation
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
La dégradation des sols due à une utilisation excessive est un problème croissant.
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 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

terrible; épouvantable; affreux
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
Le temps était terrible pendant nos vacances.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

quelque chose qui réduit ou diminue la force, l'effet ou l'excitation
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
L'annulation du voyage a réduit leur enthousiasme.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

dentifrice
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Il a acheté un nouveau dentifrice à base de plantes à la pharmacie.
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

devoir
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
C'est notre devoir en tant que citoyens de voter lors des élections.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

mot dissyllabique
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
Le mot ‘heureux’ est un mot dissyllabique.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

délicieux
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Le restaurant a servi un repas délicieux.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

mourant; en train de mourir;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
La plante mourante a besoin d'eau immédiatement.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

fanatique
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Il est un fanatique inconditionnel du rock classique.
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

sale; taché; désagréable; moralement corrompu
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
La cuisine était sale après la cuisson.
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

décès / fin
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
La chute soudaine de l'entreprise a choqué les investisseurs.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

diamant
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Elle portait une bague en diamant a son doigt.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

délimiter
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
Le terrain a été délimité par des clôtures pour éviter les disputes.
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

décimation
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
La décimation de la ville a laissé des milliers de sans-abri.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

petite chanson
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Elle chanta une petite chanson joyeuse en cuisinant.
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

tremper
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
La pluie soudaine a trempé les joueurs sur le terrain.
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

développer
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
Développez une marque basée sur votre passion et vos compétences.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

débatable
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Il est débattable que la politique fonctionne.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

jonquille
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Les jonquilles ont fleuri tôt ce printemps dans la prairie.
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

distillation
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
La distillation est couramment utilisée pour produire des boissons alcoolisées.
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

descendre
Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
Les randonneurs sont descendus par le sentier escarpé de la montagne.
A2 verb /der/

dare

oser
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Je te défie de sauter dans la piscine.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

disparaître
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
Le magicien a fait disparaître le lapin.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

personne respectée
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Il est considéré comme le doyen de la littérature moderne dans le pays.
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

dégrader
Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
Les mots durs peuvent dégrader la confiance d'une personne.
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

déficit; manque
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
Le gouvernement a fait face à un déficit budgétaire de millions en raison de l'augmentation des dépenses.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

bénéficiaire
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
Le bénéficiaire du fonds de bourses a exprimé une sincère gratitude.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

s'harmoniser parfaitement
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ses plans s'accordent parfaitement avec nos objectifs.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

diminuer
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Avec le temps, son influence dans l'entreprise a commencé à diminuer.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

outils numériques
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Les écoles intègrent des outils numériques pour améliorer l'apprentissage.
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

discipline
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
La discipline aide à maintenir la concentration et la productivité.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

respectueux
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
Il était toujours respectueux envers ses enseignants.
B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

porte
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
Elle se tenait dans l'embrasure de la porte, attendant qu'il arrive.
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

égalité parfaite
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
La course s'est terminée par une égalité parfaite entre les deux coureurs.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

diversifié
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
L'entreprise a adopté une stratégie commerciale diversifiée pour réduire les risques.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

diplomate
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
Le diplomate a géré les négociations avec grande tact.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

conduite
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
Elle adore conduire le long de la côte pendant le week-end.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

déserté
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
Le village semblait complètement déserté après la tempête.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

lié aux femmes, côté maternel
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Elle venait du côté maternel d'une famille noble.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

qui devient liquide en absorbant l'humidité
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
Le sucre n'est pas déliquescent, mais le sel peut l'être.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

distinguer
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Il a à peine pu distinguer la silhouette lointaine dans le brouillard.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

déclamer
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
L'acteur déclama ses répliques avec une grande intensité.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

nommer comme adjoint
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
Le shérif a décidé de désigner plusieurs habitants pour aider à maintenir l'ordre.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

désigner
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
Le comité désignera un nouveau président la semaine prochaine.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

dissonance
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
La dissonance culturelle a créé des malentendus.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

dégradé
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
La monnaie dégradée a perdu la confiance des gens.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

imbécile
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Seul un imbécile croirait à une telle histoire.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatiser
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
Le roman a été dramatizé en une série télévisée populaire.
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

déposer
Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
Les rebelles ont réussi à déposer le dictateur après des années de troubles.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

dépôt, acompte
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Elle a déposé 500 $ sur son compte d'épargne.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

désintéressé
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
Le juge est resté désintéressé dans l'affaire.
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.
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

amchur
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
Le chef a saupoudré de la poudre de mangue sèche sur le chaat pour ajouter de l'acidité.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

tacheté
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Le sol de la forêt était tacheté de lumière solaire.
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 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

descendre
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
Le cavalier est descendu du cheval après un long voyage.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

densité
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
La densité de la population dans le centre-ville est extrêmement élevée.
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

bonheur
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

tromper
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Il a essayé de tromper ses amis avec une histoire fausse.
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

habile
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
Un programmeur habile peut écrire des codes complexes sans effort.
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.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

manifestation, démonstration
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Les travailleurs ont organisé une manifestation pour de meilleurs salaires.
C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

bien nécessaire
Meaning
something that is desired or considered necessary
Example
For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.
Pour de nombreux étudiants, l'aide financière est un bien nécessaire.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

bandit
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
Le shérif était déterminé à capturer le bandit qui terrorisait la ville.
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

danseuse
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
La danseuse a dansé gracieusement sur scène.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

hypocrite
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
Le politicien a été accusé d'être un hypocrite qui n'a jamais révélé ses vrais projets.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

tremblant / faible
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
Le professeur doddering avait du mal à monter les escaliers.
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.
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 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

concevoir
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Les ingénieurs ont conçu une nouvelle méthode pour réduire les coûts.
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

déprimer
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
Le temps morose a tendance à déprimer les gens.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

distensible
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
L'estomac est un organe distensible qui peut se dilater après avoir mangé.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

dessicant
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Les paquets de gel de silice sont couramment utilisés comme dessicant dans les emballages.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

dispersé
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
La population dispersée a rendu difficile la fourniture de services publics.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

divisible
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
Douze est divisible par trois et quatre.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

diplôme
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Elle a reçu son diplôme après avoir terminé le programme de soins infirmiers.
C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

sournois
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
Il a utilisé un plan sournois pour prendre le contrôle de l'entreprise.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

mépris
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Elle regarda la chambre en désordre avec du mépris.
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

chanteuse célèbre
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
La diva de la pop a interprété son dernier tube devant une foule en délire.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

destruction; ruine;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Le tremblement de terre a causé une destruction généralisée dans toute la ville.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

disséquer
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
En cours de biologie, les étudiants ont dû disséquer une grenouille pour apprendre son anatomie.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

documentation
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
La documentation pour le projet est disponible pour examen.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

diagramme
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
L’enseignant a expliqué le système à l’aide d’un diagramme clair.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

démoralisé
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
Elle s'est sentie démoralisée après avoir échoué à l'examen deux fois.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

charmant
Meaning
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
Example
He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.
Il avait l'air charmant dans son smoking à la soirée.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

journal
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
Elle a écrit sur sa journée dans son journal avant de se coucher.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

jalon diplomatique
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
L'organisation du sommet était un jalon diplomatique.
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.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

diversification
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
La diversification aide à réduire le risque d'investissement.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

base de données
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Les détails des clients de l'entreprise sont stockés dans une base de données sécurisée.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

diabolique
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
Le méchant a imaginé un plan diabolique.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

déférence
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Il a montré de la déférence envers son mentor âgé.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

élégant et soigné
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
Il avait l'air très élégant dans son nouveau costume.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

objet plat, mince et rond
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Il a inséré le disque de musique dans le lecteur.
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.
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

diligence
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
Le succès nécessite de la patience et de la diligence.
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

docile
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
Le chiot docile a rapidement appris de nouveaux tours.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

handicap
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
Malgré son handicap physique, il est devenu un athlète à succès dans les courses en fauteuil roulant.
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.
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

délégation
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
La délégation a présenté l'agenda de son pays.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

triste; lugubre;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Elle lui donna un regard triste lorsqu'il partit.
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

dictateur
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
Le dictateur dirigeait le pays d'une main de fer.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

discrépance, différence, divergence
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
L'audit a révélé une discrépance entre les bénéfices déclarés et les revenus réels.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

chiffre
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Vous devez entrer un code a quatre chiffres pour deverrouiller le telephone.
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 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

démolir
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
La ville a décidé de démolir l'ancien stade pour en construire un nouveau.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
Le musée a exposé un diorama d'un village ancien.
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

feuilles séchées de fenugrec
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
Ajoutez des feuilles séchées de fenugrec au curry pour plus de saveur.
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

poupée / personne stupide
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
Le tailleur a utilisé une poupée pour exposer la robe.