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B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

distinction; excellence; reconnaissance
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
Elle a obtenu son diplôme avec distinction, obtenant les plus grands honneurs dans sa classe.
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

rebondir
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
Le ballon a rebondi contre le mur et a frappé la fenêtre.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

plaisir
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
C'était un plaisir de vous rencontrer.
A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

transport
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.
Les systèmes de transport efficaces réduisent le temps de voyage.
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

bizarre
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
Le film avait une fin bizarre que personne n'attendait.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

inviter
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
Nous devrions inviter tous nos amis à la fête.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

altération non autorisée
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
Altérer des preuves est une infraction criminelle.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascendre
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Les grimpeurs vont ascendre la montagne à l'aube.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

bruyamment
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Les enfants jouaient bruyamment dans la cour de récréation.
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

atténuer
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
Une planification appropriée peut atténuer les risques financiers.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

mot ou caractéristique de l'anglais britannique
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
Le mot 'lorry' est un briticisme bien connu.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

abominable / épouvantable
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
La performance de l'équipe était abominable.
A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

renard
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
Le renard rouge est connu pour sa nature rusée.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

aumônier
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
L'aumônier de l'armée a offert des prières avant la bataille.
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

afficher
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
Le slogan a été affiché en lettres grasses sur la bannière.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

mortel; périssable; humain
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
Tous les êtres humains sont mortels et mourront éventuellement.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

personne qui aime ou admire les femmes
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
En tant que philogyniste connu, il a plaidé en faveur de l'éducation des femmes.
C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

élégant et brillant
Meaning
smooth, shiny, and stylish
Example
She drove a sleek black sports car.
Elle a conduit une voiture de sport brillante et élégante.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

distribuer
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
La machine distribue de l'eau potable propre.
A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

stupide; ridicule; insensé
Meaning
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly
Example
It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.
C'était stupide de sa part de conduire sous une telle pluie.
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

employé
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
L'employé m'a aidé à trouver le formulaire correct.
A2 noun /test/

test

test
Meaning
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
Example
Vehicle tests reduce emissions.
Les tests de véhicules réduisent les émissions.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

mutabilité (faute d'orthographe)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
Le document contenait le mot mal écrit 'mutablility' au lieu de 'mutability'.
B1 noun raɪts

rights

droits
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
Les droits des gens ont été priorisés.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

infréquence
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
L'infréquence de leurs réunions rendait difficile le maintien de liens étroits.
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

moderniser
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
L'entreprise prévoit de moderniser son infrastructure informatique.
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.
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

froid
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
Il y avait une froideur distincte dans sa voix.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

poche
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Elle a gardé ses pièces dans une petite poche en cuir.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

reproduction, reproduction
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
Le manuel comprenait un diagramme détaillé de la reproduction humaine.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

détester
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
La communauté a détesté le politicien corrompu.
A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

assiette
Meaning
a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
Example
Please put the rice on your plate.
S'il vous plaît, mettez le riz dans votre assiette.
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

vue
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Du sommet de la montagne, nous avons admiré la vue imprenable de la vallée en bas.
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anis
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Les graines de fenouil sont souvent utilisées dans des desserts et des thés traditionnels.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

comestible
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
Le panier de pique-nique était plein de délicieuses comestibles.
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

froncer
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
Elle a froncé les lèvres avant d'embrasser l'enfant.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

proposition
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La proposition n'a pas été acceptée.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

solitude
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La solitude peut offrir l'occasion d'une réflexion profonde.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

inauguré
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
L'organisation a été inaugurée officiellement.
B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

ramper
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
Le bébé a rampé à travers le sol pour atteindre le jouet.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

improbabilité
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
L'improbabilité de gagner à la loterie deux fois ne l'a pas empêchée d'acheter des billets.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

supérieur; de meilleure qualité
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Ce produit est supérieur à tous les autres sur le marché.
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

programmes communautaires
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
Les programmes communautaires sensibilisent à la conservation des papillons.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

vers le bas
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
La balle a roulé vers le bas le long de la pente.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

libérer
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Les locataires doivent libérer l’appartement avant la fin du mois.
C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

chemise
Meaning
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders
Example
The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.
La chemise vintage était faite de dentelle délicate et de soie.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrélevant / discutable
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
La question du financement est devenue un point sans importance après l'annulation du projet.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

capacité
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Le câble a la capacité de gérer un grand trafic de données.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

paniqué; anxieux et craintif
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
La foule est devenue paniquée lorsque l'alarme incendie a retenti.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

inception
Meaning
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Example
The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.
L'inception de l'entreprise a marqué une nouvelle ère dans l'industrie.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

cloître
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
Les moines marchaient silencieusement à travers le cloître.
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

saturnien
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Son expression saturnienne rendait tout le monde dans la pièce mal à l'aise.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

ignoble; méprisable; bas
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Ses actions ignobles ont trahi la confiance de ses amis.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

fréquent
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Il fait des visites fréquentes chez sa grand-mère.
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

ruminer, groupe de petits oiseaux nouvellement nés
Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
Il s'assit seul, en train de ruminer sur ses échecs.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

parrainage
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
L'événement a été rendu possible grâce au parrainage de plusieurs grandes entreprises.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

vapeur
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
La vapeur d'eau s'élevait du trottoir chaud après la pluie.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

éviter
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Il évite l'attention publique et préfère la confidentialité.
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

intensification
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
L'intensification du changement climatique nécessite une action urgente.
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

irradier
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
Le scientifique a utilisé une lampe pour irradier l'échantillon.
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

propreté
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
Il se comportait toujours avec la plus grande propreté en public.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomique
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Le prix astronomique reflète son exclusivité.
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

pore / étudier attentivement
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
Elle a étudié les documents pendant des heures avant de prendre une décision.
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

assidu ou appliqué
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Ses efforts assidus l'ont conduit à une carrière réussie.
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

déléguer
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
La responsabilité sera transférée au nouveau responsable.
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

protubérance
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
Le médecin a examiné la petite protubérance sur son bras.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

plumage
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
Le plumage du paon était vibrant et frappant.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

incorporer
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
Le nouveau design incorpore la technologie avancée.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

obligation
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
Les parents ont l'obligation de prendre soin de leurs enfants.
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

cependant
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
Il pleuvait, mais cependant, ils sont allés faire de la randonnée.
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

coque
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
L'artillerie a tiré un obus sur la position ennemie.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

responsabilité sociale
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
La responsabilité sociale doit faire partie du programme éducatif.
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanent; immuable
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
Le tatouage est une marque permanente sur sa peau.
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

indubitablement
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
Elle est indubitablement la meilleure candidate pour le poste.
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

intérêts composés
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
Les intérêts composés augmentent la valeur des investissements au fil du temps.
A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

grille-pain
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
J'ai mis deux tranches de pain dans le grille-pain pour le petit-déjeuner.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

trio de trois personnes
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Le trio de jazz a joué magnifiquement lors du concert.
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

conférencier
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
Le conférencier a expliqué la théorie avec des exemples clairs.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

saveur
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
La soupe avait une riche saveur d'herbes et d'épices du jardin.
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

services écosystémiques
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
Les forêts fournissent des services écosystémiques précieux, comme la purification de l'air et de l'eau.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

mépriser
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Il ne mépriserait jamais un travail honnête, peu importe à quel point il est modeste.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

fleur
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
Le jardin était plein de fleurs colorées.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

distordre
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
Le miroir a distordu son reflet.
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

périr
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Beaucoup de soldats sont morts dans la guerre.
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

chercher des défauts
Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
Elle a tendance à critiquer chaque petit détail.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

démêler
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
Elle a essayé de démêler ses cheveux des branches.
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

accords
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
Les accords renforcent les partenariats.
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

étagère au-dessus de la cheminée
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
Elle a posé des photos de famille sur l'étagère au-dessus de la cheminée.
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.
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

chaotique; désordonné
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
La situation est devenue chaotique après l'annonce.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

élégant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe élégante à la fête.
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

jeune; énergique et frais
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
Son énergie jeune a impressionné tout le monde au travail.
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

retirer
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
L'entreprise a retiré sa déclaration antérieure après avoir réalisé l'erreur.
B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

calmement
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.
Elle a parlé calmement malgré sa colère.
C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

fidélité
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
La fidélité d'un chien envers son maître est incomparable.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

désavantage
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
La domination de l'ourdou a mis les bengalis dans une situation désavantageuse.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

ouragan
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
L'ouragan a détruit des centaines de maisons le long de la côte.
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

assuré; affirmé
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
Elle est très assertive lorsqu'elle parle lors des réunions.
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

glacer
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
Le chef a glacé le gâteau avec du chocolat.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

allemand
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
Elle apprend l'allemand pour étudier à l'étranger.
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

à l’extérieur
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
Nous avons passé tout l’après-midi à l’extérieur à profiter de l’air frais.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

inexplicable
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
Elle ressentait une peur inexplicable en entrant dans la pièce sombre.
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

goût pour l'art
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
La maison du collectionneur était remplie d'objets de virtu.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

quiétude
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Elle profite de la quiétude de la campagne.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

superficiel; peu profond; manquant de profondeur de connaissance
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
L'eau peu profonde est parfaite pour que les enfants jouent.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

agrandir
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
Le politicien a essayé de s'aggrandir à travers des affirmations exagérées.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

hypocrite
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
Le gestionnaire a donné une excuse hypocrite au lieu d'admettre l'erreur.
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

frontières
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
Le projet repousse les frontières de l'exploration spatiale.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

complet
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
La réunion était un désastre complet.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

brevet
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Il a breveté sa nouvelle invention pour la protéger contre la copie.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

temperé
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Elle a donné une réponse tempérée à la critique.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

turban
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
L'homme sikh portait un turban coloré.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

réservation
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
J'ai fait une réservation au restaurant pour ce soir.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

forme; apparence
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné une forme circulaire parfaite sur la toile.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

affilier
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
L'école est affiliée à l'université locale.
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

norme
Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
Cette voiture respecte toutes les normes de sécurité.
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

omelette
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
Elle a préparé une omelette au fromage pour le petit déjeuner.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

affecter
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
Le bruit du chantier impacte nos activités quotidiennes.
A1 noun /praɪs/

price

prix
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
Le prix de la voiture a augmenté récemment.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

considérablement; significativement
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
Le prix a augmenté considérablement au cours de l'année écoulée.