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C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

inquiétant
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
Le rapport de nouvelles était profondément inquiétant pour le public.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

ravie
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Elle était ravie du cadeau surprise.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

discontinuité
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
L'interruption du service a déçu de nombreux clients.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

démagnétiser
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
Le technicien a démagnétisé la vieille cassette.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

épiler
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Elle a décidé de se dépiler les jambes avant l'événement.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

quotidien
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Elle lit le journal quotidiennement.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

désorienté
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Elle avait l'air désorientée après avoir entendu la nouvelle inattendue.
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

doctrinaire
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Son approche doctrinaire de la politique a aliéné de nombreux partisans.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

désengager
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
Il a essayé de se désengager de la discussion animée.
B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

manifestations
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
Des manifestations ont eu lieu le 11 mars.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

décibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
Le niveau de bruit dans l'usine a dépassé 90 décibels.
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

s'écarter temporairement du sujet principal
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
Le professeur a commencé à digresser du sujet principal de la conférence.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

déclaratif
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
Une phrase déclarative énonce simplement un fait ou une opinion.
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

retardé
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
La mission Artemis a été retardée en raison de défis techniques.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

délimiter
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
Le terrain a été délimité par des clôtures pour éviter les disputes.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

traîner
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Elle a dû traîner la valise lourde dans les escaliers.
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.
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.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

être en désaccord
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
Je ne suis pas d'accord avec votre évaluation de la situation.
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.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

dextérité
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Sa dextérité à jouer du piano a étonné le public.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

démontrer
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Le professeur a démontré l'expérience à la classe.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

détaché, séparé
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Il vivait dans une maison séparée loin de la ville.
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

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

developing regions

régions en développement
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
La pollution affecte le plus les régions en développement.
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

saisir
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
Le propriétaire a saisi les meubles du locataire pour loyer impayé.
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.
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

département
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
Elle travaille dans le département marketing.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

désagréable
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
Le temps était froid et désagréable.
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

négligence
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
L'officier a été accusé de négligence dans l'accomplissement de son devoir.
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

discrepant
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
Les témoins ont donné des récits contradictoires de l'incident.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

Gousse de moringa
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
Le drumstick ajoute une saveur unique au curry de poisson traditionnel.
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

drôle
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
Il avait un sens de l'humour drôle qui faisait rire tout le monde.
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

décourager
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
La montée abrupte n'a pas découragé les randonneurs expérimentés.
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

distorsion, déformation
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
Il y avait une distorsion dans le signal radio.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

déformer
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
La chaleur intense a commencé à déformer le récipient en plastique.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

teindre
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Elle teindra ses cheveux en blonde demain.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

distiller
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
L'usine distille de l'eau pour la rendre sûre à boire.
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 /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

transaction; traitement; affaires
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Son traitement équitable des clients lui a valu une excellente réputation.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

diffuser
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
Les réseaux sociaux aident à diffuser rapidement les informations.
C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

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

depopulate

dépeupler
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
La guerre menaçait de dépeupler la ville autrefois prospère.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

décidu
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Les chênes et les érables sont des arbres décidues, perdant leurs feuilles en automne.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

déclamation
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Sa déclamation a captivé le public lors de la compétition.
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 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

déflation
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
La déflation entraîne souvent une diminution des dépenses des consommateurs.
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

dénotation
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
La dénotation du mot 'rose' est un type de fleur.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

dégénérescence
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
Le roman dépeint la dégénérescence morale d'une société corrompue.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

décasyllabe
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
Le poète écrivait souvent en forme de décasyllabe.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

décoloration
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
L'exposition au soleil provoque la décoloration des tissus.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

régime
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Il suit un régime végétarien strict.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

décagone
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
Le professeur de géométrie a dessiné un parfait décagone au tableau.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

maladie intestinale (diarrhée avec sang et mucus)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Beaucoup de soldats ont souffert de dysenterie pendant la guerre.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostiquer
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Le médecin l'a diagnostiqué avec une pneumonie.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

déprécier
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
Le professeur a déprécié l'utilisation de l'argot dans les essais académiques.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

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

dental

dentaire
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
Elle fait un contrôle dentaire tous les six mois.
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 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

démanteler
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
Les travailleurs démantèleront le vieux pont le mois prochain.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

décourager
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Les lettres de rejet constantes ont commencé à décourager le jeune écrivain.
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

détérioration
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
Un mauvais entretien conduit à la détérioration du matériel.
A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

distance
Meaning
the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship
Example
The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.
La distance entre les deux villes est d'environ trois cents kilomètres.
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.
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

décadence; décomposition; pourriture
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
Le vieux bâtiment montrait des signes de décadence après des années de négligence.
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.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

débat
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
Le débat politique a duré trois heures avec des arguments passionnés.
A2 verb /der/

dare

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

dune

dune
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
Les enfants jouaient sur la dune de sable près de la plage.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
L'homme âgé portait un dhuti blanc lors de la cérémonie religieuse.
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.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

diversification
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
La diversification aide à réduire le risque d'investissement.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

délirant
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Il était délirant de fièvre et murmurait des absurdités.
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 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

nuisible
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Fumer a des effets nuisibles sur la santé.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

dérivation
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
La dérivation du mot vient du latin.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

déclamer
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
L'acteur déclama ses répliques avec une grande intensité.
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

ordinateur de bureau
Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
Je garde mes documents sur le bureau pour y acceder facilement.
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.
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 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

dîner
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
La famille s'est réunie pour le dîner à 19 heures.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

méprisable
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
Ses actions méprisables ont choqué toute la communauté.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dynamique
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
La vie coule dans un courant dynamique.
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

désinvestissement
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
La désinvestissement de la filiale a été achevé l'année dernière.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

déodorant
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Elle a appliqué du déodorant avant d'aller à la salle de sport pour rester fraîche pendant l'entraînement.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

dépendant; à charge
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
En tant que personne à charge fiscale, elle n'a pas pu soumettre sa propre déclaration de revenus séparément.
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

substitut
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
Le substitut dirigera la réunion en l'absence du manager.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

décent
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Il a trouvé un travail décent après des mois de recherche.
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

rétrograder
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
Le gestionnaire a décidé de rétrograder l'employé pour mauvaise performance.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

diplomatie
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Une diplomatie efficace a permis d'éviter le conflit.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

déforestation
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
La déforestation accélère la perte de biodiversité.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

diffusion
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
La diffusion de fausses informations est un problème majeur.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

diffusable
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
L'oxygène est diffusible à travers les membranes cellulaires.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

défense; protection
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
Le pays a renforcé son système de défense contre les menaces potentielles.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

désaccord
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Leurs désaccords sur le sujet ont provoqué un retard dans le projet.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

déporter
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
Le gouvernement a décidé de déporter les immigrés illégaux.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

dissipation
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
La dissipation de sa fortune l'a laissé dans la pauvreté.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

disperser
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
La police a utilisé du gaz lacrymogène pour disperser la foule.
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

discutable; douteux
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
Les faits dans l'affaire sont discutables et nécessitent une enquête plus approfondie.
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 /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

dessicant
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Les paquets de gel de silice sont couramment utilisés comme dessicant dans les emballages.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

en développement
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Elle développe de nouvelles compétences en programmation.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

nommer comme adjoint
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
Le shérif a décidé de désigner plusieurs habitants pour aider à maintenir l'ordre.
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

diminution
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
Les villageois dépendaient des réserves d'eau en diminution.
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

destin; destinée; sort
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
Elle croyait que le rencontrer était son destin et que cela devait arriver.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

distal
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
Le médecin a examiné l'extrémité distale du bras du patient.
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 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

privé
Meaning
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
Example
The new law may deprive people of their rights.
La nouvelle loi pourrait priver les gens de leurs droits.
C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

détourner / éviter
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
Le bouclier a dévié la flèche entrante.
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 /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

révoquer un avocat de la profession légale
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
L'avocat corrompu a été disbarred pour conduite non éthique.
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

pont / plateforme
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
Nous avons profité du coucher du soleil depuis le pont supérieur du ferry.
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

domination
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
L'empire cherchait à exercer sa domination sur ses voisins.
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

dépression
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
Le thérapeute l'a aidée à faire face à la dépression par une thérapie cognitivo-comportementale.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

élimination
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
L'élimination des déchets est cruciale pour maintenir un environnement propre.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

licenciement, rejet
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
Son licenciement injuste a entraîné une poursuite contre l'entreprise.