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B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

discriminer
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
La loi interdit aux employeurs de discriminer contre les femmes.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

communication computationnelle
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
La communication computationnelle redéfinit la manière dont nous partageons les informations.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

resplendissant
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
La mariée semblait resplendissante dans sa robe de mariée.
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 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spécifier
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Veuillez spécifier l'heure et le lieu de la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

volatil
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Le marché boursier est extrêmement volatil ces jours-ci.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

composant / électeur
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Le sénateur a rencontré ses électeurs pour discuter des problèmes locaux.
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

évasif, rusé, flou
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
Il a donné une réponse évasive pour éviter les ennuis.
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

plateau, zone plate élevée, période de peu de changement
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
Après des mois de croissance, les ventes ont atteint un plateau.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

procédure
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Suivez la procédure pour plus de précision.
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

fiduciaire
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
Les banques ont des devoirs fiduciaires envers leurs clients.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

intransigeance
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Les négociations ont échoué en raison de l'intransigeance des deux parties.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

imperturbabilité
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Son imperturbabilité pendant la crise a impressionné tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

omniscient
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
Le narrateur dans le roman semble être omniscient, connaissant toutes les pensées des personnages.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

économie commandée
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
Dans une économie commandée, le gouvernement contrôle la production et les prix.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

grandeur
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
La grandeur du Colisée attire des millions de visiteurs.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

chef-d'œuvre
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
La Joconde est considérée comme l'une des plus grandes œuvres d'art de tous les temps.
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

citation
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
L'article de recherche comprenait une citation de Shakespeare.
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

avec courage
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
Elle a accepté courageusement le défi malgré les difficultés.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

légende; mythe
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
La légende du roi Arthur a inspiré de nombreux livres.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

introversion
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
Son introversion rendait difficile pour elle de profiter des grandes fêtes.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

de manière débridée
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
Le taureau a couru de manière débridée à travers le village.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

gravement
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Le patient a été gravement blessé dans l'accident.
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

récompense
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
Il a reçu une récompense pour avoir rendu le portefeuille perdu.
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

lit
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
Elle fait son lit tous les matins avant d'aller travailler.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

aide
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Les bénévoles ont fourni de l'aide aux victimes de l'inondation.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

mécène
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
La bibliothèque est soutenue par des mécènes généreux.
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

minuscule
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
Elle n'a fait qu'une contribution minuscule au projet.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

négligent
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
Le parent négligent a laissé l'enfant seul pendant des heures.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

voitures volantes
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Les voitures volantes pourraient bientôt résoudre le problème de la circulation urbaine.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

physiologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Elle se spécialise en physiologie humaine à l'université.
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

agréable; plaisant; agréable à vivre; prêt à accepter
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
Le temps est très agréable aujourd'hui.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

alluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Les agriculteurs cultivent des cultures sur les plaines alluviales fertiles.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

terriblement
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Il se sentait terriblement triste après avoir entendu la nouvelle.
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

presumablement
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
Précisément, il a oublié d'envoyer l'email.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

une couronne ou une structure en forme de couronne; se réfère également à l'atmosphère extérieure du soleil
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
La couronne du soleil était visible pendant l'éclipse solaire totale.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

découverte, conclusion ou résultat obtenu après enquête
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
La scientifique a publié ses découvertes dans une revue de renom.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

possession; propriété; contrôle
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
La maison est dans la possession de leur famille depuis des générations.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

croûte
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
Les vieilles tuyauteries étaient bloquées en raison d'une incrustation importante de minéraux.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

mélangeant
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
Elle a trouvé son voisin envahissant et agaçant.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

échec; défaut; faiblesse
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Son seul échec est qu'il parle trop pendant les réunions.
A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

plateau
Meaning
a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles
Example
She carried the cups on a wooden tray.
Elle a porté les tasses sur un plateau en bois.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

ordre judiciaire
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Le juge a émis un ordre de habeas corpus.
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

graines de moutarde
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
Les graines de moutarde sont souvent tempérées dans de l'huile chaude pour libérer leur saveur de noisette avant d'être ajoutées aux plats.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

égocentrique
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Son comportement égocentrique rendait difficile le maintien de ses amitiés.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploration spatiale
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
L'exploration spatiale a élargi notre connaissance de l'univers.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

séduction; tentation
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Il est tombé victime de la séduction de l'argent facile.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirant
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Elle est une aspirante à la bourse la plus élevée de l'université.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

chanceux et inattendu
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Leur rencontre au café était totalement chanceuse.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

répandre
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
La nouvelle s'est rapidement répandue dans la ville.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

vaciller
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
Le verre a commencé à vaciller sur le bord de la table.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

ligne du nom de l'écrivain
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Sa ligne est apparue sur la première page du journal.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nord-est
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
La tempête se déplace vers le nord-est.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

faux
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Il est faux de tricher à un examen.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

fourreur
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Le fourreur a exposé de beaux manteaux dans son magasin.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

après-midi
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
La réunion est prévue à 3 h de l'après-midi.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

désordonné
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
Il avait l'air désordonné après avoir dormi dehors toute la nuit.
B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

velours
Meaning
a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side
Example
The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.
Les rideaux royaux étaient faits de riche velours rouge.
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

publicité
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
L'entreprise dépense des millions en publicité chaque année.
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

israélien
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
Elle travaille pour une entreprise israélienne.
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.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

cuire
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Elle a cuit un gâteau pour l'anniversaire de son ami.
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

son harmonieux
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
Le langage euphonieux du poète rendait le vers un plaisir à lire.
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

mandat
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
Pendant son mandat en tant que PDG, l'entreprise s'est étendue à l'échelle mondiale.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

pétale
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Chaque pétale de la marguerite était blanc avec un centre jaune.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

incendiaire / provocateur
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Les remarques incendiaires du politicien ont mis en colère la foule.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

irrévocable
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
Elle a pris une décision irrévocable de quitter l'entreprise.
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

progrès
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
Les progrès dans les technologies de recyclage peuvent lutter contre la pollution.
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 /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

obligation
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
L'entreprise a levé des fonds en émettant des obligations auprès des investisseurs.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

passoire
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Utilisez une passoire pour égoutter l'eau des pâtes.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

solliciteux
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Elle était toujours préoccupée par le bien-être de ses étudiants.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitif
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
Le traité a été signé sous un accord volitif entre les deux nations.
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

endurcir
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
Des années de difficultés ont induré son esprit.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

souhaiter
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Je souhaite pouvoir voler comme un oiseau.
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

lié au glucose
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
Les aliments à indice glycémique élevé provoquent une augmentation rapide du taux de sucre dans le sang.
C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

abstème
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
Elle a vécu une vie abstemie, évitant tous les luxes.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

arrondissement
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Brooklyn est un arrondissement de New York.
C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

blague; farce
Meaning
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Example
His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.
Son commentaire a été fait en blague, pas pour offenser quelqu'un.
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

entraver
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
Son manque d'expérience nuira à sa promotion.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

rococo
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
Le palais a été décoré dans un style rococo luxueux.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

intacte
Meaning
Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.
Example
Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.
Malgré la tempête, la vieille maison est restée intacte.
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

piège
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
Le chasseur a mis un piège pour attraper des lapins.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

mince et fragile
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
L'arbre mince s'est penché sous le poids de la neige.
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

nauséeux
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
Elle se sentait mal après la longue promenade en bateau.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
La brigade de pompiers est arrivée rapidement pour éteindre les flammes.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

essai
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Elle a écrit un essai sur le changement climatique.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

indifférent; sans tenir compte
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Tous les étudiants seront traités de manière égale, indépendamment de leurs antécédents.
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

long voyage
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
Sa carrière a été une odyssée de défis et de réussites.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

grand baril
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Le vin a été stocké dans un grand baril en bois.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

mousse
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
La mousse verte recouvrait le vieux mur de pierre.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

généreux
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
Elle est très généreuse avec son temps et son argent.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

montagneux
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
La région montagneuse était difficile à traverser.
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

calcul
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
Son calcul du coût total était précis au centime près.
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

gynécocratie
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
La tribu ancienne était connue pour sa gynécocratie, où les femmes détenaient toutes les positions de pouvoir.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

insensible
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Son commentaire insensible l'a profondément blessée.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

plinthe
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
Le menuisier a peint la plinthe en blanc.
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

tâche
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
Laver la vaisselle est ma tâche la moins préférée.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

excrucier
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
La blessure l'excruciait avec une douleur insupportable.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

boisson chaude
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Je préfère une boisson chaude comme du thé ou du café le matin.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

prudent; vigilant; attentif
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
Sois prudent en traversant la rue pendant les heures de pointe.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

pécheur
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
Les humains sont pécheurs, mais ils s'efforcent de faire le bien.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

cosmologie
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Elle a étudié la cosmologie pour comprendre les origines de l'univers.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

attelle
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
Le médecin a appliqué une attelle pour stabiliser le bras cassé du patient.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

proportion
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
La proportion d'étudiants qui passent l'examen était élevée.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

cultiver
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Les agriculteurs cultivent du riz dans les champs.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

embargo commercial
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
L'ONU a imposé un embargo sur les exportations d'armes.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

cheval de race pure
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
Le jockey a monté un cheval de race pure rapide dans la course.
A2 noun /tent/

Tent

tente
Meaning
a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation
Example
The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.
Les soldats ont monté leur tente dans le camp militaire.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

épuisant; ennuyeux et fatiguant
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
Le voyage épuisant a duré douze heures.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

bonheur
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

intruser
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Il ne voulait pas intruser dans leur conversation privée.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

trinité
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
L'exposition du musée s'est concentrée sur une trinité de thèmes : mémoire, identité et pouvoir.
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

accueillant et amical envers les étrangers ou les invités ; généreux dans l'accueil des invités
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
Les habitants locaux étaient très accueillants envers les touristes.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

bonheur
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

conflit
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Les deux pays essaient de résoudre le conflit par des négociations.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

prévisible
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Ses réactions étaient prévisibles en fonction de son comportement passé.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

compliqué
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
Son argument était tellement compliqué que personne ne l'a compris.
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

troisième
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
Elle a terminé à la troisième place.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

réagir
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Elle a réagi avec colère lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.