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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.
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.
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

développeur
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
Elle travaille comme développeuse de logiciels dans une entreprise technologique.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

domination
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
La domination de l'ourdou était évidente.
B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

perturbation
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
La construction de la route a causé une grande perturbation dans la circulation.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

donneur
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
Le donneur a généreusement contribué à la nouvelle aile de l'hôpital.
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

terrible; épouvantable; affreux
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
Le temps était terrible pendant nos vacances.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

déranger
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
S'il vous plaît, ne me dérangez pas pendant que j'étudie.
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

durée
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
La réunion a duré pendant deux heures.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

mer profonde
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
De nombreuses créatures des profondeurs marines produisent de la bioluminescence pour survivre.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

jonquille
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Les jonquilles ont fleuri tôt ce printemps dans la prairie.
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 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.
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

détresse
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
Il ressentit une profonde détresse lorsqu'il entendit la mauvaise nouvelle.
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.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

détermination
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Sa détermination à réussir était inébranlable.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

défectueux; imparfait
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
Le produit défectueux a été retourné au magasin.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

malade; atteint par une maladie
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
L'arbre malade a dû être retiré du jardin.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

caneton
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
La mère canard a mené ses canetons jusqu'à l'étang.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

distractions
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Éliminez les distractions pour améliorer la productivité.
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 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 ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

détox numérique
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Une détox numérique peut aider à réduire la fatigue des mains.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

déstressé
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Elle semblait déstressée après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
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.
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.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

handicap
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
Malgré son handicap physique, il est devenu un athlète à succès dans les courses en fauteuil roulant.
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

jeter ou se débarrasser de quelque chose négligemment
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Il a jeté toutes les poubelles dans la benne.
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

désactiver
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
Le technicien a désactivé temporairement le système d'alarme.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

démographique
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
L'entreprise analyse les tendances démographiques avant de lancer un produit.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

défenseur
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
Le défenseur a bloqué le tir et a sauvé le but.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

désastreux
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
L'ouragan a eu des effets désastreux sur la ville.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

démon
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
L'histoire parlait d'un démon qui hantait le village.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

densité
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
La densité de la population dans le centre-ville est extrêmement élevée.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

diplôme
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Elle a reçu son diplôme après avoir terminé le programme de soins infirmiers.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

consacrer
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Elle consacre une grande partie de son temps à aider les pauvres.
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

descendant
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
Elle a découvert qu'elle était une descendante de la royauté européenne grâce à la recherche généalogique.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

délégué
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Chaque pays a envoyé un délégué pour participer à la conférence internationale.
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

dénominateur
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
Dans la fraction 3/4, le nombre 4 est le dénominateur.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

désobéissant
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
L'enfant désobéissant a refusé de suivre les règles.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

désirable
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
L'emplacement de la maison était très désirable, avec de superbes vues.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

quai
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
Le navire est resté au quai pendant deux jours.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

déshydratation
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
La déshydratation peut entraîner de la fatigue et de la confusion.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

humide
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
La pièce était froide et humide après la pluie.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

fiable
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
C'est une collègue fiable qui respecte toujours les délais.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

mépriser
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Elle déteste l'hypocrisie sous toutes ses formes.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

douteux; incertain; se sentir incertain à propos de quelque chose
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Je suis sceptique quant au succès de ce projet.
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

assombrir
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
Les nuages ont commencé à assombrir le ciel avant la tempête.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drainer
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Il a drainé les pâtes avant d'ajouter la sauce.
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 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

détériore
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
La qualité de l'air se détériore en raison de la pollution.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

décence
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
Elle a eu la décence de s'excuser immédiatement pour son erreur.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

dimensions
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
De nouvelles dimensions de l'exploration spatiale sont en train d'être découvertes.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

bonheur
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

délégation
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
La délégation a présenté l'agenda de son pays.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignité, honneur, respect de soi
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
Malgré les difficultés, elle a maintenu sa dignité tout au long de l'épreuve.
B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

diversité
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
La biodiversité favorise la stabilité et la résilience des écosystèmes.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

libération
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
L'hôpital va libérer le patient demain.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

défier
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Les manifestants ont continué à défier l'interdiction du gouvernement sur les rassemblements publics.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

trouble
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
La manifestation s'est terminée en trouble lorsque la foule est devenue violente.
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 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.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dicter
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
Le patron dicte des lettres à son secrétaire.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

dénoncer
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
Le leader a dénoncé la corruption dans son discours.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

désavantagé
Meaning
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
Example
The program provides support to disadvantaged children.
Le programme fournit un soutien aux enfants désavantagés.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

distingué; honoré; célèbre; ayant une apparence ou une attitude digne
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Il est un professeur distingué à l'université.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

noyer
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Il a failli se noyer en nageant dans la rivière.
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.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

dispute, désaccord
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Les deux pays sont en dispute à propos de la question des frontières.
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

désespérément
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
Il a appelé à l'aide désespérément après l'accident.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

perturbateur, déstabilisant
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
La déforestation a un effet perturbateur sur la faune.
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

rosée
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
La rosée du matin brillait sur l'herbe.
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

pâte
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
Elle pétrit la pâte pendant dix minutes avant de la cuire.
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

digérer
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
Il faut du temps pour digérer un repas copieux.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

esquiver
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
Le boxeur a réussi à esquiver le coup de son adversaire.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

discours, débat
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
Le professeur a donné un discours sur la philosophie ancienne.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

débit; dette; retrait
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
La banque a montré un débit de cinquante dollars de mon compte courant.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

plongeur
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
Le plongeur a disparu sous la surface pour attraper un poisson.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

déshonneur; humiliation; honte
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Son arrestation a porté le déshonneur sur toute sa famille et sa réputation.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

chiffre
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Vous devez entrer un code a quatre chiffres pour deverrouiller le telephone.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

éblouir
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
Les tours du magicien ont ébloui le public.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

discret
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
Elle était discrète sur les détails de leur conversation.
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

déni
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
Son déni d'implication dans le scandale a été accueilli avec scepticisme.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

débris
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Les débris dans les yeux causent des irritations.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

détergent
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle marque de détergent pour la lessive.
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 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

dissoudre
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
Le sucre va se dissoudre rapidement dans le thé chaud.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

honteux; déshonorant; digne de condamnation
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Son comportement honteux a choqué tout le monde à la fête.
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

déclaration; annonce; proclamation
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
La déclaration d'indépendance du président a marqué un moment historique pour la nation.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

déduction
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Sa déduction à partir des preuves était correcte.
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

nain
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
Blanche-Neige vivait avec sept nains.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

dégoûté
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Elle était dégoûtée par la façon dont il traitait les animaux.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

détection
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
La détection de fraude dans le système a été rapide.
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.
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

conséquences dévastatrices
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
La pollution de l'air a des conséquences dévastatrices sur la santé.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

durable; résistant; solide
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Ce tissu durable durera de nombreuses années.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

définitif
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
Le comité a atteint un accord définitif sur la politique.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

prejudiciable
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tempête a provoqué des effets dommageables sur les cultures.
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

détecter
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
Le système de sécurité peut détecter le mouvement dans le bâtiment.
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.
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

dévotion; fidélité; enthousiasme
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
Sa dévotion à aider les autres a fait d'elle une figure bien-aimée dans la communauté.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

débatable
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Il est débattable que la politique fonctionne.
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

dériver
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
Le bateau a commencé à dériver loin du rivage.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

perturbation; trouble; dérangement
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
La musique forte a créé une perturbation qui a dérangé tous les voisins.
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

désespéré
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
La situation est devenue désespérée lorsque les réserves d'eau se sont épuisées.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

défensif
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
Il est devenu défensif lorsqu'on l'a critiqué pour son travail.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

divulguer
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
L'entreprise doit divulguer toutes les informations financières.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

désigner
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
Le comité désignera un nouveau président la semaine prochaine.
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

bête; muet; idiot
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
Elle est restée muette pendant toute la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

violation de données
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Une violation de données a exposé les mots de passe de millions d'utilisateurs.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

divorce
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
Après des années de conflits, ils ont décidé de divorcer.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

base de données
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Les détails des clients de l'entreprise sont stockés dans une base de données sécurisée.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

défaut
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
L'entreprise a fait défaut sur ses paiements de prêt.
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Démographie
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
La démographie aide à la publicité ciblée.
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

dictateur
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
Le dictateur dirigeait le pays d'une main de fer.