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C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

le jour du jugement dernier; le jour de la fin du monde
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
Le prédicateur a parlé du jour du jugement dernier et de l'importance de se préparer spirituellement.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

misérable; déplorable; de mauvaise qualité
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Les réfugiés vivaient dans des conditions misérables.
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

partagé
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
Ils vivent dans un appartement partagé près de l'université.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudent
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
C'était imprudent de conduire par un temps aussi orageux.
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

effort, marque d'un coup
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
Par dint de travail acharné, il a atteint le succès.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

paysage
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
Le paysage montagneux était à couper le souffle avec ses sommets enneigés et ses vallées verdoyantes.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramatiquement
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Les ventes ont augmenté de manière spectaculaire après la campagne.
B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

probabilité
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
Les chances de gagner à la loterie sont très faibles.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

histoire
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
L'histoire des civilisations anciennes fascine les érudits.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

rusé / malin
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Elle lui a donné un sourire rusé.
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

laboratoire
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
Les étudiants ont mené l'expérience dans le laboratoire de chimie.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

imbécillité
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
Le plan a été abandonné en raison de son imbecilité pure.
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drastique; sévère; ayant un impact fort
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
L'entreprise a pris des mesures drastiques pour réduire les coûts.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

canard mâle
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
Le drake a conduit sa famille de canards à travers l'étang.
A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

excellent; remarquable; supérieur;
Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
Elle a reçu d'excellentes notes dans toutes ses matières.
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

caméo
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
L'acteur a fait un caméo surprise dans le film.
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

bouton
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Appuyez sur le bouton pour activer l'appareil.
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

contre-intuitif
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
Son approche semble contre-intuitive, mais elle fonctionne réellement.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

ressentir
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Elle a commencé à ressentir la critique constante de son patron.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

campagne électorale
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
Le candidat a gagné en popularité pendant la campagne électorale.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

synthétiser, combiner, présenter de manière cohérente
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
Il excelle à synthétiser des idées provenant de différentes sources.
A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

nuire
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
Fumer peut nuire à votre santé.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

tour de forage
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Les ouvriers ont assemblé une tour de forage sur le site de forage de pétrole.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

se sentir nauséeux
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
L'odeur de nourriture pourrie l'a fait se sentir nauséeuse.
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

en avant
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
Le leader s'avança pour s'adresser à la foule.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

l'unité la plus petite d'une image ou d'un affichage numérique
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
L'image est floue car certains pixels sont manquants.
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Éden
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
Le jardin était comme l'Éden, rempli de belles fleurs et d'une atmosphère paisible.
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.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

cosmogonie
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
Le livre présente un aperçu des différentes cosmogonies à travers l'histoire.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

environnement
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Elle s'est rapidement adaptée à son nouvel environnement.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

patate douce
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
La patate douce rôtie fait un accompagnement sain et délicieux.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

vicomte
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
Le vicomte a hérité du domaine de son père.
A2 noun /væn/

van

fourgonnette
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
La fourgonnette de livraison s'est arrêtée devant notre maison.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

centimètre
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
La table mesure 120 centimètres de long.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

graine
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
J'ai planté une graine dans le jardin.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

jonc
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
L'étang était entouré de hauts jonc swaying dans le vent.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

embellir
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
Il a tendance à embellir les histoires pour les rendre plus intéressantes.
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

spontané
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
Leur danse spontanée sous la pluie était belle.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

soumis / soumise
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
Elle etait trop soumise pour contester sa decision.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

musclé et fort
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
L'athlète avait une silhouette musclée qui montrait sa force.
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 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

épais / robuste
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
L'homme épais a soulevé la boîte lourde avec facilité.
A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

dessin animé
Meaning
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
Example
Children love watching cartoons on TV.
Les enfants adorent regarder des dessins animés à la télévision.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

tourbillon
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
Le navire a été pris dans un tourbillon de vagues et de vent.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

frapper violemment
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Les vagues ont battu le rivage toute la nuit.
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

biche
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
La biche et son faon paissaient dans la prairie.
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

désagrément
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Nous nous excusons pour tout désagrément causé par le retard.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

déraciner
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Ils ont déraciné l'arbre vieux du jardin.
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

deuxièmement
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
Premièrement, nous avons besoin de financement; deuxièmement, nous avons besoin d'une équipe solide.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

primauté
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
La primauté de l'éducation ne peut être niée.
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

ligne
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
Les gens attendaient dans une longue ligne devant le théâtre.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

suspicion
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
La police l'a arrêté sous suspicion de vol.
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

bonheur
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

jouer joyeusement
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Les enfants jouaient joyeusement dans le jardin.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

joindre
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Les deux rivières se rejoignent juste avant d'atteindre la mer.
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

crier fort
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
Le bébé a pleuré toute la nuit, empêchant tout le monde de dormir.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

poids
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
Le poids du paquet était de 10 kilogrammes.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Il a ouvert une nouvelle franchise de restauration rapide dans la ville.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

sous-estimer
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
Elle sentait que son patron ne valorisait pas constamment ses contributions.
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

venteux
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
Il faisait tellement de vent que les parapluies se sont retournés.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotatif
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
La machine utilise un moteur rotatif pour fonctionner efficacement.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantastique; merveilleux; excellent
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
Le film était absolument fantastique!
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

ordures; déchets
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
S'il vous plaît, sortez les poubelles avant que le camion de collecte n'arrive demain matin.
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

lisse; sans difficulté; fluide
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
La route était lisse et confortable pour conduire.
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

fixer / coller
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Veuillez apposer le timbre sur l'enveloppe.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chinois
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Nous sommes allés dans un restaurant chinois hier soir.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

l'étude de l'utilisation de l'espace personnel
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Comprendre la proxémique aide à améliorer la communication interpersonnelle.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

ambivalence
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Elle ressentait de l'ambivalence en acceptant l'offre d'emploi.
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

admissible
Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
Le juge a jugé que le document était admissible comme preuve.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

perméer, envahir, se propager
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
Le parfum des fleurs fraîches a pénétré toute la pièce.
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

personne influente
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Il est considéré comme une personne influente dans le monde de la science.
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

déboiser
Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
La région a été fortement déboisée pour l'agriculture.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

avec un son sifflant
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
Le mot 'snake' commence par un son sifflant.
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

fil / bloqué
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
La tempête a laissé de nombreux touristes bloqués sur l'île.
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

embaucher
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
L'entreprise embauchera de nouveaux employés le mois prochain.
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

ambrosial
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
L'arôme du pain fraîchement cuit était tout simplement ambrosial.
C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

immatériel
Meaning
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Example
The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.
Le juge a statué que l'argument était immatériel pour l'affaire.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

inébranlable
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
Son esprit inébranlable a gardé l'équipe motivée pendant le long projet.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

richesse
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
La création de richesse implique la construction d'actifs qui rapportent pendant que vous dormez.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

relatif à un orchestre symphonique
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
L'orchestre philharmonique a réalisé une interprétation impressionnante de la Neuvième Symphonie de Beethoven.
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

mondial
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
L'entreprise a obtenu une reconnaissance mondiale pour ses produits.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

forêt dense; jungle;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
L'explorateur s'est perdu dans la dense jungle amazonienne pendant trois jours.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

armoire
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Elle garde ses manteaux d'hiver dans l'armoire près de la porte.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

impulsion
Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
Son impulsion de voyager l'a poussé à quitter son travail soudainement.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

scandaleux
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
Le comédien a raconté une blague scandaleuse.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

rafraîchissant
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
La brise fraîche était rafraîchissante après la journée chaude.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

se prosterner en signe de révérence
Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
Les adorateurs se prosternent devant l'autel.
A1 verb /let/

let

laisser
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
S'il vous plaît, laissez-moi vous aider dans cette tâche.
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

en conséquence; donc; selon les circonstances
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
Le temps était mauvais, donc l'événement a été annulé en conséquence.
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

céramique
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
Le magasin a exposé de beaux pots et bols en céramique.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

riz soufflé
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
J'aime manger du riz soufflé comme collation saine.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

ensuite
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Il a échoué à son examen et a ensuite dû le repasser.
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

perspective
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
Le succès du projet représente une grande perspective pour l'économie.
A1 noun /her/

Hair

cheveux
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
Elle a décidé de couper ses longs cheveux pour un look frais cet été.
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

personne adulte; adulte
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
Seuls les adultes sont autorisés à entrer dans cette zone.
C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

rapace
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
L'aigle est un oiseau de proie avec des serres acérées.
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

à l'unisson
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
Le chœur a chanté à l'unisson.
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

svelte
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
Elle avait l'air svelte dans la robe noire élégante.
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

domicile
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
Ils nous ont invités dans leur humble domicile.
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

reprisal
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
L'attaque a été menée en représailles du bombardement précédent.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabolique
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
Le régime diabolique du dictateur a apporté la misère à la nation.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

avoir
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
Ils ont trois enfants.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

chaudron
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
La sorcière remuait sa potion dans un grand chaudron.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

liberté illimitée
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Elle a apprécié la liberté illimitée dans sa nouvelle vie à l'étranger.
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

gouvernance par la foule
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
La protestation s'est transformée en mobocratie lorsque la foule a commencé à détruire des biens.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

risqué
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Investir dans cette entreprise semble assez risqué en ce moment.
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

processus de production de cétones
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
La cétogenèse se produit lors du jeûne ou des régimes pauvres en glucides.
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

présage
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
Les nuages sombres présagent une tempête.
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

acoustique
Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
Nous avons enregistré une version acoustique de la chanson dans une pièce calme.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instance
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
C'est juste un exemple de sa générosité.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

foyer
Meaning
All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.
Example
There are five people in our household.
Il y a cinq personnes dans notre foyer.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

personne indépendante
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
Le scientifique indépendant a défié les théories établies.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

gribouiller
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
L'enfant a griffonné sur toute le mur.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

auréole
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
Le tableau montrait le saint avec une auréole autour de sa tête.
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

grave; urgent; terrible
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
Le pays fait face à une grave crise économique.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

à saveur intense
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Il préfère un vin rouge à saveur intense avec son dîner.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

poulet
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Le poulet pondait des œufs frais chaque matin.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

paroisse
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La paroisse s'est réunie pour le service du dimanche.