B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

Le duo musical a interprété son dernier succès lors du concert.

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 /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destructeur

Meaning

causing damage; harmful

Example

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

L'ouragan a été très destructeur pour les zones côtières.

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 noun /daɪm/

dime

pièce de dix cents

Meaning

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

Example

He gave me a dime for the phone call.

Il m'a donné une pièce de dix cents pour l'appel téléphonique.

B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

se déplacer rapidement et soudainement; frapper ou casser quelque chose violemment

Meaning

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

Example

She dashed across the street to catch the bus.

Elle a couru rapidement dans la rue pour attraper le bus.

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 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 /den/

Den

caverne; salle confortable; lieu pour des activités illégales

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

Le renard a disparu dans sa caverne lorsqu'il a senti le danger approcher.

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 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 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 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

diligent

Meaning

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

Example

She is a diligent student who studies every day.

Elle est une étudiante diligente qui étudie tous les jours.

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 /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 /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

porte

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

Elle se tenait dans l'embrasure de la porte, attendant qu'il arrive.

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

déforestation

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

La déforestation accélère la perte de biodiversité.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

dégoût

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

Elle a exprimé son dégoût pour le comportement corrompu du politicien ouvertement.

B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

dévastrer

Meaning

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

Example

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

L'ouragan a dévasté la ville côtière.

B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

faiblement

Meaning

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

Example

The room was dimly lit by a single candle.

La pièce était faiblement éclairée par une seule bougie.

B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

brouillon

Meaning

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Example

She finished the first draft of her novel.

Elle a terminé le premier brouillon de son roman.

B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

aurore

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

Les pêcheurs sont partis en mer avant l'aube pour attraper la marée du matin.

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

fait délibérément

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

Ses actions délibérées ont montré une grande attention et réflexion.

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

éblouissant; impressionnant

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

Les lumières éblouissantes de la ville ont émerveillé les touristes.

B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

Gousse de moringa

Meaning

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

Example

The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.

Le drumstick ajoute une saveur unique au curry de poisson traditionnel.

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 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 /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 /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 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

couleur profonde

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

L'artiste a utilisé des couleurs profondes pour créer un effet dramatique.

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

diplomatie

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

Une diplomatie efficace a permis d'éviter le conflit.

B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

mépris

Meaning

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

Example

He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.

Il a ignoré les signes d'avertissement et a continué de conduire.

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 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

déconnecter

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

veuillez déconnecter le chargeur de la prise électrique

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

consternation; alarme

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

À notre consternation, le concert a été annulé en raison de conditions météorologiques sévères.

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

jeter

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

Il a disposé des vieux meubles de manière responsable.

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 /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

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 /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 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

décisif

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

Son action décisive a sauvé l'entreprise de l'effondrement.

B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

détour

Meaning

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Example

We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.

Nous avons dû prendre un détour car la route principale était fermée.

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 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

distinctif

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

Le restaurant est connu pour ses saveurs distinctives.

B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

digestif

Meaning

Relating to the digestion of food.

Example

Digestive enzymes help break down food.

Les enzymes digestives aident à décomposer les aliments.

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 noun /drɪl/

drill

perceuse

Meaning

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

Example

The students took part in a fire drill at school.

Les élèves ont participé à un exercice d'incendie à l'école.

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 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

pantalons en denim

Meaning

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

Example

He wore blue denims with a white shirt.

Il portait des pantalons en denim bleus avec une chemise blanche.

B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomate

Meaning

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

Example

The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.

Le diplomate a négocié un accord de paix.

B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

audace; volonté de prendre des risques

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

L'audace du grimpeur a impressionné tout le monde au camp de base.

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 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 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeille mâle

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

Les abeilles drones ne collectent pas de miel comme les abeilles ouvrières.

B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

Meaning

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

Example

Distraction during study time can hinder learning.

La distraction pendant l'étude peut nuire à l'apprentissage.

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 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

dilemme, choix difficile

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Example

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

Elle a fait face à un dilemme moral au travail.

B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

descente / ascendance

Meaning

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

Example

The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.

Les grimpeurs ont commencé leur descente du sommet de la montagne.

B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

dédier

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

Elle a dédié sa vie à aider les pauvres.

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

Les projets renouvelables ajoutent une nouvelle dimension à la planification urbaine.

B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

Meaning

material that provides official information or evidence

Example

The documentation for the project is available for review.

La documentation pour le projet est disponible pour examen.

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 /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 /duːm/

doom

malheur

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

L'ancienne prophétie a prédit le malheur de la ville.

B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

déploiement

Meaning

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

Example

The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.

Le déploiement du nouveau logiciel a été terminé avec succès.

B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

début

Meaning

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Example

The young actor made his debut on the big stage.

Le jeune acteur a fait ses débuts sur la grande scène.

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 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

détaché, séparé

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

Il vivait dans une maison séparée loin de la ville.

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominant; influent; le plus important

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

Le joueur dominant a contrôlé toute la partie de basket.

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 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

tromper

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

Il a essayé de tromper ses amis avec une histoire fausse.

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

détacher

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

Elle a détaché la page du carnet.

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 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 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 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

déprimé

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

Elle s'est sentie déprimée après avoir perdu son emploi.

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

désespoir

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

Après avoir perdu son travail, il est tombé dans le désespoir et ne pouvait voir aucun moyen de continuer.

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 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 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 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 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 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

perturbant

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

Les nouvelles de l'accident étaient profondément perturbantes.

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 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

trompeur

Meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

Example

Appearances can be deceptive.

Les apparences peuvent être trompeuses.

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 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 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 ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

format numérique

Meaning

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

Example

A digital format family tree can be shared online.

Un arbre généalogique en format numérique peut être partagé en ligne.

B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

libellule

Meaning

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

Example

The dragonfly hovered over the pond.

La libellule planait au-dessus de l'étang.

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 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 /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

dépendant; à charge

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

En tant que personne à charge fiscale, elle n'a pas pu soumettre sa propre déclaration de revenus séparément.

B2 noun /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 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

diagnostic

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

Le diagnostic a confirmé qu'elle avait le diabète.

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 /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

diplomatique; habile à gérer les relations

Meaning

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Example

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.

Elle a donné une réponse diplomatique pour éviter d'offenser quelqu'un.

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 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.

B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

doublement

Meaning

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

Example

She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.

Elle se sentait doublement chanceuse après avoir gagné le prix et obtenu une promotion.

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 dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

régions en développement

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

La pollution affecte le plus les régions en développement.

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 /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 /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 verb /dwel/

dwell

habiter

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

Ils vivent dans une petite cabane près du lac.

B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

densément

Meaning

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

Example

The area is densely covered with trees.

La zone est densément couverte d'arbres.

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

renvoyer, rejeter

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

Le manager a renvoyé l'employé pour être trop souvent en retard.

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

Le médecin a prescrit une dose de médicament toutes les six heures.

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

discrimination; traitement injuste; préjugé

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

L'entreprise a été poursuivie pour discrimination raciale dans ses pratiques d'embauche.

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 /dɪˈrɛktəri/

deputy

substitut

Meaning

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

Example

The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.

Le substitut dirigera la réunion en l'absence du manager.

B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

dévotion

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

Sa dévotion a jeté les bases de la science indienne.

B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

chute; déclin; ruine

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

Son arrogance et sa fierté ont conduit à sa chute éventuelle dans les affaires.

B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

expédié

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

Une équipe a été expédiée rapidement.

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 /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 dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

perturber

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

Les poursuites individuelles perturbent l'harmonie sociale.

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 /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

déployer

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

L'armée déploiera des troupes à la frontière.

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.