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C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

dialecte
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Il parle un dialecte du bengali qui est courant dans les zones rurales.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

sans argent; extrêmement pauvre; complètement sans fonds
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
Après avoir perdu son emploi, il est devenu sans argent.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

urgent
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
Le patient a besoin d'une attention médicale urgente.
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

transfusion sanguine
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
Le patient a reçu une transfusion sanguine après l'accident.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

férocité, violence, intensité
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La férocité de la tempête était dévastatrice.
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

ennemi
Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
Dans l'histoire, le héros a dû affronter son plus grand ennemi.
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

échapper à dire la vérité
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
Le politicien a commencé à éviter lorsqu'on lui a posé des questions sur le scandale.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

éliciter
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
La question du professeur a suscité des réponses réfléchies des élèves.
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

aviron
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
Il plongea l'aviron dans l'eau et tira le bateau en avant.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

quelque part
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
J'ai laissé mes clés quelque part dans la maison.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

glacial; froid intense
Meaning
extremely cold; freezing; icy
Example
The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.
Le temps glacial rendait difficile de sortir dehors.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

indicateur
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
La fièvre élevée est souvent un indicateur d'infection.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

nectarine (variété de pêche à peau lisse)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Elle a acheté un panier de nectarines fraîches au marché.
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

envahir
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
Une lueur chaude envahit son visage lorsqu'elle sourit.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

correctif; réparateur; curatif;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Les étudiants ont besoin de cours de rattrapage pour améliorer leurs compétences en mathématiques.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

hérétique
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Le prêtre a condamné le livre comme hérétique.
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

se produit
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
La neige se produit dans les régions où les températures sont inférieures à zéro.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

trembler
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Il a commencé à trembler nerveusement avant de donner son discours.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

barrières
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Les barrières linguistiques peuvent rendre la communication difficile.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

impératif
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
Il est impératif de traiter immédiatement la crise climatique.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

arrogance
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Son arrogance l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses pairs.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

port / abriter
Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
Il a continué à abriter du ressentiment envers son ancien patron.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

acidité
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
L’acidité du sol influence la croissance des cultures.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

baie
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Les bateaux sont ancrés dans la baie.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

interrompre
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
La pluie s'interromprait puis recommencerait.
A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

vocabulaire
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
Lire chaque jour aide à améliorer votre vocabulaire.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

législateur
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Les législateurs ont voté sur le nouveau projet de loi sur l'éducation.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

trace
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Elle a tracé le chemin de la rivière sur la carte.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

consultation
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
La consultation était essentielle.
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

nager
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
J'adore nager dans l'océan pendant l'été.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

sans cérémonie/rude
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
Il a fait une sortie sans cérémonie de la fête.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

expulser
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
L'étudiant a été expulsé de l'école pour mauvaise conduite.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

atténué
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
La pièce a été peinte dans des nuances atténuées de bleu et de gris.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

inquiet
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
Sa douleur est restée inquiète malgré le passage du temps.
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

bonheur
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

carburant
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
L'augmentation du coût du carburant a affecté les transports et les frais de chauffage dans le monde entier.
B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

masque
Meaning
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
Example
Masks can protect against polluted air.
Les masques peuvent protéger contre l'air pollué.
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 verb /floʊt/

float

flotter
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Le bateau a commencé à flotter doucement sur le fleuve.
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

lâche
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
Il a agi comme un lâche pendant la crise.
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

de manière capricieuse
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Elle a décoré sa chambre de manière fantaisiste avec des ballons colorés.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

coq
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
Le coq a chanté à l'aube, réveillant tout le village.
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

intention
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
Son intention était de terminer le projet avant la date limite.
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

problèmes
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
Les problèmes de santé liés à la pollution augmentent.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

distillateur
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
Le distillateur a lancé une nouvelle marque de whisky l'année dernière.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

libération
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Les mouvements de libération ont inspiré de nombreux pays.
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

coup; toc
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
Il y a eu un grand coup à la porte tard dans la nuit.
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

amasser
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
Pendant la crise, de nombreuses personnes ont commencé à stocker de la nourriture et de l'eau.
A2 noun /væn/

van

fourgonnette
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
La fourgonnette de livraison s'est arrêtée devant notre maison.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

quémander
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Il a essayé de quémander un repas gratuit au restaurant.
C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

Myrte crêpe de la reine
Meaning
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
Example
The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.
Le myrte crêpe de la reine a fleuri magnifiquement dans le jardin avec ses fleurs violettes.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

glisser
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
Le serpent a glissé à travers l'herbe.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axiome
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Les actions parlent plus fort que les mots, c'est un axiome bien connu.
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

illégal
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
Il est illégal de conduire sans une licence valide.
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

zenanna
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
Le zenanna était magnifiquement décoré avec des motifs complexes.
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

labourer
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
Le fermier laboure le champ chaque printemps.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

méprisant, dédaigneux
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
Elle lui lança un regard méprisant.
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

au-dessus; plus haut
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
L'avion a volé au-dessus des nuages.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

compensé
Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
Les travailleurs ont été compensés pour leurs heures supplémentaires.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

glorifier
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
Le film glorifie les héros de guerre.
C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

naïf / superficiel / insipide
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
Le professeur a rejeté l'essai comme naïf et sans profondeur.
A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

cookie
Meaning
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
Example
She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.
Elle m'a offert un cookie aux pépites de chocolat.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

relatif aux vêtements ou au style vestimentaire
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Ses choix sartoriaux étaient toujours à la mode et admirés.
A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

généralement
Meaning
in most cases; usually; as a rule
Example
He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.
Il arrive généralement au travail avant 9 h.
B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

visibilité
Meaning
The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.
Example
Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.
Une plus grande visibilité sur les réseaux sociaux peut aider les entreprises à se développer.
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

entier entiere
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
Il a mangé toute la pizza tout seul.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

polémique
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
La conférence était pleine de polémiques sur les réformes économiques.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

biseau
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
Le menuisier a biseauté les bords de la table.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

soumettre
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
L'empire a cherché à soumettre les royaumes voisins.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

musqué
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
Le parfum avait une fragrance musquée.
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

voiture funéraire;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
Le corbillard noir s'est lentement dirigé vers le cimetière, suivi par une procession de personnes en deuil.
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

petit pain
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
J'ai acheté des pains frais à la boulangerie ce matin.
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

lacet de botte
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
Je dois attacher mon lacet de botte avant de partir en promenade.
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

femme forte
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
Elle a combattu comme une amazone dans la compétition.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

entrepreneur
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
L'entrepreneur a terminé le projet de construction à temps.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

consonance, harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
La consonance entre leurs idées a rendu le projet réussi.
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

indication; signe
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
Les nuages sombres étaient une indication claire qu'une tempête approchait de la région.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

tirer
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Veuillez tirer la porte pour l'ouvrir.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

diviser
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Il a fendu le tronc en deux avec une hache.
A2 noun ækt

act

loi
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
La loi a été adoptée en 2023.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Extrêmement prudent et précis dans l'attention aux détails
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Un chercheur méticuleux vérifie chaque détail avant de publier.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

surcharger
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
Ne surchargez pas la machine à laver sinon elle pourrait se casser.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

humide; moite
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
Le climat humide donne l'impression qu'il fait plus chaud qu'il ne l'est en réalité.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

psychosomatique
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
Sa douleur à l'estomac a été diagnostiquée comme psychosomatique, liée au stress.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

sec
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Les feuilles sèches se sont effritées sous ses pieds.
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
Il est né à Dhaka en 1995.
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

rude
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
Son comportement rude a ruiné la fête du dîner.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

parjurer
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
Il a été accusé d'avoir essayé de parjurer pendant le procès.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

eux
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Je les ai vus au parc hier.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

répercussions
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
La nouvelle politique a eu des répercussions imprévues sur l'économie.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

funérailles
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Des centaines de personnes ont assisté aux funérailles pour rendre hommage au professeur bien-aimé.
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 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

exagérer
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Il a tendance à exagérer ses réalisations.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

armoire
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Elle garde ses manteaux d'hiver dans l'armoire près de la porte.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

indéfiniment
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
Le projet a été reporté indéfiniment.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

arabilité
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
L'arabilité du sol dépend de la qualité du sol et de la disponibilité de l'eau.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

dépendance
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Sa dépendance à la technologie est préoccupante.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

acquitter
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Le jury a décidé d'acquitter le défendeur de toutes les charges.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

ancien; précieux;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Elle a collectionné des meubles antiques de l'époque victorienne.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

gérontologie
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Elle a choisi de se spécialiser en gérontologie après avoir terminé ses études de médecine.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

équation
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Il a résolu l'équation pour trouver la valeur de x.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

ténor / ton général
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
Le ton général de son discours était plein d'espoir et rassurant.
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

sociétés agricoles
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
Les sociétés agricoles ont émergé d'un besoin de sources alimentaires stables.
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

abnéguer
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
Elle a choisi d'abnéguer ses intérêts personnels pour le bien de l'équipe.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

papyre
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
Le rouleau ancien a été écrit sur du papyrus.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

diminuer
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Le taux de chômage continue de diminuer.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

arrogant
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Elle lui a fait un sourire arrogant comme s'il était en dessous d'elle.
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

obsession
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
Son obsession pour le succès l'a poussé à travailler jour et nuit.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

forêt
Meaning
a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
Example
We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.
Nous avons fait une randonnée dans la forêt dense hier.
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.
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

souligner
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
Le professeur a souligné l'importance des devoirs.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

asile
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Les réfugiés ont demandé l'asile dans le pays voisin.
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

erroné, incorrect
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
Ses hypothèses étaient complètement erronées.
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

finalement
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
Finalement, nous avons décidé de poursuivre le projet.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

liberté
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
La Statue de la Liberté représente la liberté et la démocratie.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

condescendant
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Son ton condescendant a offensé le public.
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

faire la fête bruyamment
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
Ils sont restés éveillés toute la nuit pour faire la fête après la victoire.
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

deviner
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
Peux-tu deviner la réponse ?
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

mentalement
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Elle se préparait mentalement pour l'examen.
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

juin
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
Les écoles ferment souvent pour les vacances en juin.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

éliminer
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Éliminez les habitudes qui gaspillent du temps.