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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.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

conservatisme
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
Le conservatisme valorise la tradition et le développement progressif.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

enthousiasmer
Meaning
to express excitement or admiration
Example
She enthused about her trip to Italy.
Elle a exprimé son enthousiasme à propos de son voyage en Italie.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

conscient
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Il était conscient des risques avant de commencer le projet.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

critique acerbe
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Le critique a écrit une critique acerbe du film.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

pendant
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
Les branches pendantes ont touché le sol.
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

tenir, utiliser
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
Le guerrier a manié son épée avec grande habileté.
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

rythme et fluctuation de la voix
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
Son discours avait une cadence naturelle qui captivait le public.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

détails triviaux
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
Le quiz était rempli de détails triviaux sur les films et la musique.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

revêtement; coque
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
Le mécanicien a retiré la coque du moteur pour examiner les pièces internes.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

voyant
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Le voyant a prédit un grand changement dans le royaume.
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

condoléances
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
Elle a offert ses plus sincères condoléances à la famille endeuillée.
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

maxime
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
L'honnêteté est une maxime intemporelle valorisée dans toutes les cultures.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

répugnant; détestable; insupportable
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
L'idée de mentir à ses parents lui était répugnante.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

vide
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Son discours était vide de toute émotion réelle.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

cartographe
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
Le cartographe a dessiné soigneusement la carte du nouveau territoire.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

perdre, renoncer comme pénalité
Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
Il a dû abandonner le match après avoir enfreint les règles.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

synergique
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un effet synergique se produit lorsque les nutriments agissent ensemble.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

inaudible
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
Sa voix était presque inaudible par-dessus le bruit.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

extrémité
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Il a été poussé à l'extrême de sa patience.
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.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

transcrire
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
La secrétaire a transcrit les procès-verbaux de la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

cordon de sécurité
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
La police a établi un cordon autour de la scène du crime.
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

tordu, sarcastique
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
Il a fait un sourire tordu après avoir entendu la remarque sarcastique.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

désordonné; indiscipliné;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
La foule indisciplinée a refusé de suivre les instructions de sécurité.
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

régresser
Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
Sans une direction appropriée, les progrès de l'enfant ont commencé à régresser.
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

captivité
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
Après des années de captivité, le prisonnier a enfin été libéré.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

excessif
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
Elle a passé un temps excessif sur son téléphone.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

joie
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
Le festival était plein de joie et de rires.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

atténuant
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
Elle a demandé la clémence en raison des circonstances atténuantes.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

réservé
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Elle était réservée à propos de sa vie personnelle.
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

débris
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
L'équipe de sauvetage a cherché dans les débris après le tremblement de terre.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

malveillant; nuisible
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Il a répandu des rumeurs malveillantes sur son collègue.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentané
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Il y a eu un silence momentané dans la pièce.
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

onguent
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
Le médecin a prescrit un onguent pour la brûlure sur son bras.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

manuel introductif, apprêt
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Il a lu un manuel d'introduction à la programmation avant de commencer son cours.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

provocation
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Son commentaire impoli était une provocation évidente.
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

harpe
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
L'ange a joué une belle mélodie à la harpe.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

supposer
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Elle a supposé qu'il ne viendrait pas à la réunion.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

represaille
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
Le pays a imposé des tarifs represailes en réponse aux sanctions commerciales.
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

rampant
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
La corruption était rampante dans l'administration de la ville.
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

mêler
Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
Les invités se minglaient à la fête, discutant et riant ensemble.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

marais
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Les randonneurs se sont retrouvés coincés dans un marais.
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

proclamation
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
Le roi a publié une proclamation déclarant la paix.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

tumulte; agitation; bruit
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
L'annonce a provoqué un tumulte parmi les étudiants.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

difficulté; situation désastreuse
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Les réfugiés étaient dans une situation désastreuse.
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

expression
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
Son articulation lors du débat a impressionné tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

excellence
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
Son Excellence l'Ambassadeur a assisté à la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

jupon
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Elle portait un jupon blanc sous sa robe.
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

isoler, cacher
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
Le carbone capturé par les arbres peut être isolé pendant des années.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

caractéristique distinctive
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
L'honnêteté est la caractéristique distinctive d'un bon leader.
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

sous-coter, affaiblir
Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
L'entreprise a tenté d'undercut ses rivaux en offrant des prix plus bas.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

éteindre
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
Les pompiers ont réussi à éteindre l'incendie en une heure.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

invincible
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
L'équipe semblait invincible après avoir gagné dix matchs d'affilée.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

savane (avec des arbres éparpillés)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Les girafes broutaient sur les arbres d'acacia à travers la large savane.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

expérimenté / assaisonné
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Elle est une enseignante expérimentée avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

plat principal
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
Le steak signature du restaurant a été servi en tant que plat principal.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

gonfler
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
Le mécanicien a gonflé le pneu à la bonne pression.
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

réconfort
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
Elle a trouvé du réconfort dans la musique après sa perte.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

inconcevable
Meaning
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
Example
It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.
Il semblait inconcevable qu'elle puisse finir le marathon après si peu d'entraînement.
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

agrandir
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
Le microscope peut agrandir les petits objets pour une meilleure observation.
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

fanfaronner
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
Elle aime fanfaronner ses nouveaux bijoux lors des soirées.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

marais
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Les oiseaux en danger ont construit leurs nids dans le marais protégé.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

progrès socioéconomique
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
Le progrès socioéconomique élève les communautés marginalisées.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

prémédité
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
Le crime était clairement prémédité.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

suivi de la concentration
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Un bon suivi de la concentration améliore la productivité.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

sournois
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
Ils ont exposé les pratiques sournoises de l'entreprise avec ses fournisseurs.
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

contagieux; infectieux
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
Son rire est contagieux et fait sourire tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

infaillible
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
Le nouveau logiciel a un processus d'installation infaillible.
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

tyrannique
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
Le dirigeant tyrannique a réduit au silence toute opposition.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

perruche
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
La perruche verte a appris à dire bonjour.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

gribouiller
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
Elle dessinait des fleurs dans le coin de son cahier pendant le cours.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

extatique
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Les fans étaient extatiques après que leur équipe ait gagné le championnat.
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

lexique
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
Un traducteur doit avoir un vaste lexique des deux langues.
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.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

respiration
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
La respiration est essentielle pour tous les êtres vivants.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

perspicacité
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Sa perspicacité dans les affaires a aidé l'entreprise à croître rapidement.
C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

reculer
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
Les eaux de l'inondation ont commencé à reculer après que la pluie lourde se soit arrêtée.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

réajustement
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville, il a traversé une période de réajustement.
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

déréglementation
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
La déréglementation a augmenté la concurrence dans le secteur des télécommunications.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

orchestrer
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Il a habilement orchestré l'ensemble de l'événement.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

triste; morne; sans joie
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
La vieille maison paraissait triste et abandonnée sous la pluie hivernale.
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

se balancer ou se déplacer d'un point à un autre entre deux états
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
Le marché boursier a tendance à osciller pendant les périodes incertaines.
C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

insinuation
Meaning
A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.
Example
She gave no intimation of her plans.
Elle n'a donné aucune insinuation de ses projets.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

régénération
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
Un repos adéquat permet la régénération musculaire après l'exercice.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

structure géologique
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Les scientifiques étudieront la structure géologique de la lune.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

archevêque
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
L'archevêque a prononcé un sermon devant des milliers de personnes.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

de manière non conventionnelle
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Elle s'habille de manière non conventionnelle, mélangeant des couleurs et des motifs audacieux qui surprennent tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

avant-poste
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
Les soldats étaient stationnés dans un avant-poste éloigné.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

faiblir, se fatiguer ou perdre de l'enthousiasme
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Après des heures de travail, son énergie était en baisse.
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

propension ou tendance naturelle
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
Il a une propension à prendre des risques dans les affaires.
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

cryptique, énigmatique, obscure
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
Le message était cryptique et difficile à déchiffrer.
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

dissoudre
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
Le club a décidé de se dissoudre après vingt ans d'activité.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

diligence
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
Sa diligence lui a valu une promotion au travail.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

hypoténuse
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
Dans un triangle rectangle, l'hypoténuse est toujours plus longue que les deux autres côtés.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

inaltérable
Meaning
Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed
Example
The laws of physics are considered immutable.
Les lois de la physique sont considérées inaltérables.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

bouillir de colère
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Elle bouillait de colère après la décision injuste.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

avare
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
Le vieux avare a refusé de donner même un centime à la charité.
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

évincer
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
Les rebelles ont évincé le dictateur du pouvoir.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

emblème
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
La colombe est un emblème de la paix.
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

subversif
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
Le groupe a été interdit pour ses activités subversives.
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

stériliser
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Ils ont décidé de stériliser leur chat pour éviter plus de chatons.
C1 noun /ˌɪmɔːrˈtæləti/

immortality

immortalité
Meaning
the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death
Example
Many ancient cultures believed that heroes could achieve immortality through great deeds.
De nombreuses cultures anciennes pensaient que les héros pouvaient atteindre l’immortalité par de grands exploits.
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.
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

fruits étoilés
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
Quand vous tranchez des fruits étoilés, ils ressemblent à de belles étoiles jaunes sur votre assiette.
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

pétrifier
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
Le bruit fort pétrifia l'enfant.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

camaraderie, amitié, solidarité
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
La camaraderie entre les coéquipiers était inspirante.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

tenace
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Son esprit tenace l'a aidée à surmonter les difficultés.
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

vaporiser
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
La chaleur du soleil peut vaporiser l'eau de la surface.
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

établir une relation
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
Les chercheurs ont trouvé que l'alimentation et la santé mentale sont fortement liées.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

pitoyable
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
Le chien errant avait l'air pitoyable sous la pluie.
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

dissection
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
La dissection de l'échantillon a révélé des détails importants sur sa structure.
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.
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

unités cohésives
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
Les premiers humains ont formé des unités cohésives pour survivre.
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

accompagnateur
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
L'enseignant a agi en tant qu'accompagnateur pendant le bal scolaire.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

déportation
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
La déportation de centaines de travailleurs a suscité des critiques internationales.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

enfreindre
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Copier ce logiciel sans permission enfreindra les lois sur le droit d'auteur.
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

humilier
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
Il a été humilié par son échec public.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

aurore
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Ils ont commencé leur voyage à l'aube.
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

expier
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Il a essayé d'expier ses erreurs en aidant les autres.