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C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

pétales de rose séchés
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
Le dessert a été garni de pétales de rose séchés.
A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

quelque chose
Meaning
abbreviation for 'something'
Example
Can you give me sth. to write with?
Peux-tu me donner quelque chose pour écrire ?
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

noircir
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
La fumée du feu a commencé à noircir les murs.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/

quality time

temps de qualité
Meaning
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
Example
Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.
Passer du temps de qualité avec sa famille améliore les relations.
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 /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

spéléologue
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
Le spéléologue a emporté des cordes et des lumières dans la grotte sombre.
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

lac de montagne
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
Nous avons campé près d'un lac de montagne tranquille dans les Highlands.
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

échoué
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
Le projet a échoué à répondre aux attentes.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

magie habile
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
La sorcellerie du programmeur a étonné tout le monde dans la salle.
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

prise ferme; prise solide; prise ou poignée
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
L'escaladeur a perdu sa prise et est tombé de plusieurs pieds avant que la corde de sécurité ne le rattrape.
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

reboisement
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
Le reboisement aide à restaurer la biodiversité.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

prédiction
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
La prédiction météorologique dit qu'il pleuvra demain.
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

doublet / veste ajustée
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
L'acteur a porté un doublet en velours pour la pièce de Shakespeare.
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

accolade
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
Elle a reçu une récompense pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

pomodoro
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
La technique Pomodoro améliore la productivité.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

cruel; pas gentil
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
C'était cruel de sa part de se moquer de son apparence.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

générations
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
L'arbre généalogique couvre plusieurs générations.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

chaleureux et généreux; sincère et honnête; réceptif chaleureusement;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
Elle a accueilli les étrangers avec un sourire chaleureux et les a invités à dîner.
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 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

de manière régulière
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise augmentent régulièrement.
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

anxiété ou nervosité
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
La méditation aide à réduire l'anxiété et le stress.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

Malheureusement
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
Malheureusement, le temps était mauvais pour notre pique-nique.
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

se faufiler
Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
Il a essayé de se faufiler dans l'ombre pour éviter d'être vu.
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

évangéliste
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
L'évangéliste a voyagé à travers le pays en diffusant son message.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

effacer / se rendre invisible
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Elle continuait à s'effacer pendant la réunion pour permettre aux autres de briller.
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

fourniture ou traitement d'oxygène
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
Les exercices de respiration profonde améliorent l'oxygénation du corps.
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

réfuter
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
L'avocat a réfuté le témoignage du témoin avec des preuves solides.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

maçon
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
Le maçon a soigneusement posé les briques pour la nouvelle maison.
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

coup de chance
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
Gagner à la loterie était un véritable coup de chance.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

pluriel de contorsion; plusieurs formes tordues ou déformées
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
Les contorsions du magicien ont laissé la foule bouche bée.
A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

ça
Meaning
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
It is raining outside.
Il pleut dehors.
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

rétractation
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
Le journal a publié une rétractation du faux rapport.
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

éon
Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
Les dinosaures ont parcouru la Terre il y a des millions d'éons.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

augmentation de la salinité
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
L'irrigation excessive peut entraîner une augmentation de la salinité des terres agricoles.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

presser
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Elle a pressé le tube de dentifrice pour obtenir le dernier peu.
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

étalon; critère
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
Son honnêteté est devenue l'étalon par lequel tous les autres employés étaient mesurés.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

semer
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
Le fermier plantera des graines de blé dans le champ demain.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

inverser
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Elle a rapidement inversé la voiture hors de l'allée.
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

passionné; intensément enthousiaste; brûlant d'émotion
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
Elle a prononcé un discours fervide sur la protection de l'environnement.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

ordre du jour
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
L'ordre du jour de la réunion comprend des discussions sur le budget.
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

raisins
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
Elle a acheté une grappe de raisins au marché.
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

récifs coralliens
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
L'île de Saint-Martin est connue pour ses récifs coralliens.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

supplier
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Il supplia le juge pour la clémence.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

créer ou inventer
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Il a inventé une histoire pour expliquer son absence.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

liquide
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
L'eau est un liquide à température ambiante.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

nécrologie
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
Le journal a publié une nécrologie des personnalités notables décédées cette année.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

suspendre
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Je suspends mon manteau sur le crochet.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

mécanisation
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
La mécanisation a révolutionné l'agriculture.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

embarrassé
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Il m'a donné un regard embarrassé après avoir été pris en train de mentir.
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

groupes défavorisés
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
Les groupes défavorisés bénéficient des initiatives sociales.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

émergence
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
L'émergence de nouvelles technologies a transformé la communication.
A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

bas
Meaning
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
Example
The river is at its lowest level in years.
Le fleuve est à son niveau le plus bas depuis des années.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

phalanx
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Un groupe de journalistes attendait devant le tribunal.
C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

caprice
Meaning
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
Example
She bought the dress on a whim.
Elle a acheté la robe sur un caprice.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

gauche
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Ses remarques gauches ont embarrassé tout le monde à la soirée.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

relatif à la neurocience
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
La recherche neuroscientifique aide à comprendre la rétention de la mémoire.
A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

couteau
Meaning
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Example
She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.
Elle a utilisé un couteau tranchant pour couper les légumes pour le dîner.
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 /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ascendance
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
Il est fier de son ascendance royale.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

intégré
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Les systèmes intégrés optimisent l'efficacité.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

abattage / massacre
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
L'armée a tué des centaines de soldats ennemis.
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

modernisation
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
La modernisation des industries réduit la pollution.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

calorique
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
Le chocolat est très calorique, il doit donc être consommé avec modération.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

oppression; abus; tyrannie;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
Les gens ont lutté contre l'oppression politique.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

supervision
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
La supervision de l'école est le devoir du principal.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

basé sur des récits personnels plutôt que sur des faits ou des recherches, caractérisé par des anecdotes
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
Le livre était rempli de preuves anecdotiques plutôt que de données.
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

arc
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
L'ancien arc est toujours debout au centre de la ville.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

romancier
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
Le romancier a passé des années à écrire son nouveau livre.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

acclamer
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Les supporters ont acclamé bruyamment lorsque leur équipe a marqué un but.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

suborner
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
L'avocat a été accusé d'avoir tenté de suborner un témoin.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

subordonné
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
Il gère dix subordonnés dans son département.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

simplicité, naturel
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
Son artlessness la rendait aimée de tous.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

grand; vaste; énorme
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
Le grand bâtiment dominait l'horizon de la ville.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

pousser
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Il a poussé la boîte dans le coin.
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

tranchant
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Ses remarques acerbes ont mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

déçu
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
Elle était déçue par les résultats de son examen.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

colossal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Les pyramides colossales d'Égypte sont un miracle de l'architecture.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

lancer, suspendre
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Il a jeté son sac par-dessus son épaule avant de partir.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

piquer
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
Ne me pique pas avec ton doigt.
B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

effacer
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
Utilisez une gomme pour effacer les marques de crayon.
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.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

satirique
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Le dessin satirique se moquait de la nouvelle politique du gouvernement.
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

analyste
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
L'analyste financier a prédit une hausse du marché boursier.
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

rédemption
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
L'histoire met en avant le thème de la rédemption.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

habitude
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Se frotter les yeux est une habitude nuisible.
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

un type de tissu en laine épais
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
La vieille table de cartes était recouverte de baize usé.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

propriété
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Ils ont acheté une belle propriété à la campagne.
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

ancêtre
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
Les chercheurs ont retracé la coutume jusqu'à un ancêtre commun.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

exorbitant
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
L'hôtel a facturé un prix exorbitant pour une chambre basique.
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

congestionner
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
Le trafic dense peut congestionner les rues de la ville pendant les heures de pointe.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

sphérique
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
Le scientifique a étudié le groupe globulaire d'étoiles.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

incertain
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
Elle était incertaine à propos de la décision.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

abcès
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
Le dentiste a traité l'abcès dans sa dent.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

suffragiste
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Les suffragistes ont organisé des rassemblements pour revendiquer le droit de vote pour les femmes.
A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

bras
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
Elle a levé son bras pour poser une question.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

accident
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Les mesures de sécurité visent à prévenir les accidents.
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

rougir
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
Elle rougit lorsqu'il lui fait un compliment.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

bonheur
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

initié
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
Il était un initié qui connaissait tous les secrets de l'entreprise.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

chaussette
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Il a mis une paire de chaussettes propres avant de quitter la maison.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

papillon doré
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
Le papillon doré est un symbole de beauté et de nature.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

idéal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Cet endroit est idéal pour un pique-nique.
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

pièce de monnaie
Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
Le gouvernement a décidé de créer un nouveau terme pour le programme.
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 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.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

quoi
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
Quel est ton nom ?
B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

altitude
Meaning
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Example
The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
L'avion vole à une altitude de 30 000 pieds.
B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

errer
Meaning
to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination
Example
She likes to wander through the old city streets.
Elle aime errer dans les vieilles rues de la ville.
C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

ulcère
Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour traiter l'ulcère de l'estomac.
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

plisser les yeux
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
Elle plissa les yeux à cause de la lumière brillante du soleil.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

affectueusement
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Elle a étreint sa grand-mère affectueusement.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

nutriment
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
Le sol fournit du nutriment aux plantes.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

impartial
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
Le juge est resté impartial pendant tout le procès.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

bulle
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Les enfants ont poursuivi les bulles dans l'air.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

oisonnet
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
La mère oie a protégé ses oisons avec soin.
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

annuler, nier
Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
Les nouvelles preuves annuleront les affirmations faites précédemment.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

inverse; opposé
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
Il existe une relation inverse entre le prix et la demande.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

assurer
Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
L'équipe a remporté le championnat avec un but de dernière minute.
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

patience
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
La patience est essentielle lorsqu'on poursuit de grands objectifs.
C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

imploser
Meaning
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Example
The old building imploded during the demolition.
Le vieux bâtiment a implosé pendant la démolition.