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C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

désespéré
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Elle était désespérée après avoir entendu la mauvaise nouvelle.
C1 adjective deft

deft

habile
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Les mains habiles de l'artiste ont créé une œuvre d'art.
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

dénommer
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
La monnaie a été dénommée en dollars.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

jours
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Le projet prendra au moins cinq jours pour finir.
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

drachme
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
La collection de pièces anciennes comprenait une drachme en argent.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

comportement
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement calme a impressionné tout le monde lors de la réunion.
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 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

dérivé
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
Le film a été critiqué pour être trop dérivé des œuvres précédentes.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

poussiéreux
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
La vieille étagère était poussiéreuse après des années de négligence.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

crâne
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
Le drapeau pirate était marqué d'un sinistre crâne.
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

dispute
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
La disputation entre les deux érudits a duré des heures.
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

dynastie
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
La dynastie Ming a régné sur la Chine pendant des siècles.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

éteindre / verser
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Les pompiers ont éteint les flammes avec de l'eau.
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

dismembrer
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
Le roi a ordonné que ses ennemis soient dismembrés.
A1 verb /duː/

do

faire
Meaning
to perform an action; to carry out
Example
I do my homework every evening.
Je fais mes devoirs tous les soirs.
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

désuétude
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
La vieille loi est tombée en désuétude.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

couleur profonde
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
L'artiste a utilisé des couleurs profondes pour créer un effet dramatique.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

forcer
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
Le manager a essayé de forcer l'équipe à faire des heures supplémentaires.
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 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

courageux imprudent
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
L'acrobatie a été réalisée par un célèbre imprudent.
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

prison
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
Le prisonnier a passé des années en prison avant sa libération.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

désir
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Il a un fort désir de voyager autour du monde.
A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

boire
Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
Je bois de l'eau tous les matins.
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

dégrader
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
Les nouvelles de son échec semblaient le déprimer profondément.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

dénigrer
Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
Il est injuste de dénigrer les gens pour leurs opinions.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

déçu
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
Elle était déçue par les résultats de son examen.
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

inconvénient; défaut; problème
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
Le principal inconvénient de vivre en ville est le coût élevé du logement.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

drumet
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
Le batteur a joué un rythme constant sur le drumet pendant le défilé.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

sidérer
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Le tour de magie a sidéré le public.
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

disparaître progressivement
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
La tension dans la pièce a lentement disparu.
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

chute; déclin; ruine
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
Son arrogance et sa fierté ont conduit à sa chute éventuelle dans les affaires.
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

vendeur
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
Le vendeur de voitures a offert une réduction pour attirer les clients.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

apercevoir au loin
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Depuis le sommet de la colline, ils ont aperçu un petit village au loin.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

déception
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Son visage montrait une profonde déception après avoir entendu les résultats.
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

démocrate
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
Il est un démocrate fort qui croit en l'égalité des droits.
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

hésiter
Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
Il a hésité pendant des heures avant de choisir un restaurant.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

minuscule
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
Malgré sa taille minuscule, il était un leader puissant.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

désacraliser
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Les vandales ont désacralisé les murs du temple ancien avec des graffitis.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

boire
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Boire trop d'eau d'un coup peut vous donner une sensation de ballonnement.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

décevoir
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
J'espère que je ne vais pas te décevoir avec ma performance.
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

sec
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
Elle a ajouté des fleurs sèches dans le vase pour la décoration.
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

brouillon
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
Elle a terminé le premier brouillon de son roman.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

description
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Sa description était vivante.
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

cerf
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
Nous avons vu un beau cerf paissant dans la prairie.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

élégant; attrayant; audacieux;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Il avait l'air élégant dans son nouveau costume.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

plonger
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Elle a plongé son pain dans la soupe.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inactif; dormant; temporairement suspendu; pas actuellement actif
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
Le volcan est inactif depuis plus d'un siècle.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

déstabiliser
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
La question inattendue sembla la déstabiliser.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

dépréciation
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
Le taux de dépréciation de la voiture est élevé après cinq ans.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

danger
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Les randonneurs étaient en grand danger pendant la tempête.
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

doute; méfiance; soupçon
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
Il n'y avait aucun doute dans son esprit qu'elle avait pris la bonne décision.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

relatif au langage populaire
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
Le poète a utilisé un langage relatif au langage populaire pour se connecter avec les lecteurs ordinaires.
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

prise de décision
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
La prise de décision du PDG était cruciale pour le succès de l'entreprise.
B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

sombre; peu de lumière; faible
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
La pièce était sombre, avec seulement une petite bougie pour la lumière.
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.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

domestication
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
La domestication des animaux a été cruciale pour la survie humaine.
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

intimidant ou difficile
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
La tâche semblait intimidante, mais elle l'a terminée avec succès.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

tiroir
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Elle a mis ses bijoux dans le tiroir du dessus de la commode.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

divorcé
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
Elle est divorcée depuis cinq ans.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

registre
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
Le juge a examiné le registre avant de commencer la séance.
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

détériorant
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
La pollution a des effets nuisibles sur la fertilité.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

discret
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
Le cours est divisé en trois modules discrets.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

divulgation
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
La divulgation de l'état financier de l'entreprise a été retardée.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

fenêtre mansardée
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
La vieille maison avait une fenêtre mansardée donnant sur le jardin.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

dénomination, valeur
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
L'église appartient à une dénomination protestante.
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

duo
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
Ils ont chanté un magnifique duo ensemble sur scène.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

consternation; alarme
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
À notre consternation, le concert a été annulé en raison de conditions météorologiques sévères.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

somnolent; fatigué; léthargique
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Je me suis senti somnolent après le repas copieux.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

dérivé
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
Le mot est dérivé du latin.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

remise
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
Le magasin a offert une remise de 20 % sur tous les produits électroniques.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

obstiné
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
Elle a réussi grâce à sa détermination obstinée.
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

vêtement à décolleté profond
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
Elle portait une robe décolletée à la fête.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

élément dissuasif
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Une loi stricte sert d'élément dissuasif contre le crime.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

se laisser abattre
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
Après des échecs répétés, il a commencé à se laisser abattre.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

estrade
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
Le directeur s'est tenu sur l'estrade pour s'adresser à toute l'assemblée scolaire.
C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

désensibiliser
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
Une exposition constante à la violence peut désensibiliser les gens.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

darwinisme
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
Le darwinisme a révolutionné la façon dont les scientifiques comprenaient l'origine des espèces.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

décapode
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
Le homard est un décapode bien connu.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

désambiguïsation
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
Le système IA applique la disambiguation pour affiner la compréhension du texte.
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

ivre
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
Il était trop ivre pour marcher droit.
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

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

disapprobation

désapprobation
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
La politique a été accueillie par une désapprobation généralisée.
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

mortel; létal; dangereux
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
Le poison mortel a tué la plante instantanément.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

débarquer
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
Les passagers sont descendus de l'avion après l'atterrissage.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

démentir
Meaning
to deny responsibility or connection with something
Example
The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
L'entreprise a démenti toute responsabilité pour l'accident.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

dimension
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Les projets renouvelables ajoutent une nouvelle dimension à la planification urbaine.
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

distribution
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
L'entreprise gère la distribution des fournitures alimentaires dans les zones rurales.
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

sourd; ayant des difficultés à entendre
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
L'enfant sourd a appris à communiquer en utilisant la langue des signes.
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

désunion
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
Les guerres civiles résultent souvent de la désunion nationale.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

descente / ascendance
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Les grimpeurs ont commencé leur descente du sommet de la montagne.
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

dénuder
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
La forêt a été dénudée d'arbres par l'abattage illégal.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

drogue
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
Le médecin a prescrit un nouveau médicament pour la maladie.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

lointain
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Nous pouvions voir une montagne lointaine à l'horizon.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demande; désir des consommateurs pour des biens ou des services
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demande de produits alimentaires biologiques a considérablement augmenté ces dernières années.
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

différencier
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Il est important de différencier les faits des opinions.
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.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

déterminé
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
Le contrat est pour une période déterminée de deux ans.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

discernement
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Son discernement dans les décisions commerciales l'a rendu réussi.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

défaut
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
Le défaut de fabrication a causé l'échec du produit après seulement une semaine.
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

action; exploit; document légal;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
Son exploit héroïque a sauvé l'enfant de se noyer dans la rivière.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

décourageant
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
Les mots décourageants de l'entraîneur ont affecté le moral de l'équipe.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

goutter
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
L'eau gouttait de la tuyauterie cassée.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
La dichotomie entre la tradition et la modernité est souvent débattue.
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

maladie virale affectant les animaux, en particulier les chiens
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
Le chien a été diagnostiqué avec la distemper et avait besoin de soins immédiats.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

corrompre
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
Le roman montre comment la richesse peut débaucher le caractère d'une personne.
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

délibération
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
L'accord a été finalisé après beaucoup de délibération.
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.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

dégoûtant
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
L'odeur venant de la poubelle était absolument dégoûtante.
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

divers
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
Les industries diversifiées renforcent la résilience économique.
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 /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

honte
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
Rompre sa promesse a apporté la honte à son nom et à l'héritage de sa famille.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

sévère
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
Son expression sévère rendait la réunion inconfortable.