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C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

éducatif; informatif
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
Le documentaire était très éducatif et informatif.
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

circonférence
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
Le professeur nous a demandé de calculer la circonférence du cercle.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

bonheur
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

le moins préparé
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Le Bangladesh est parmi les moins préparés à l'adaptation au climat.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

expositions créatives
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Les expositions créatives ont mis en évidence les possibilités de recyclage.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

serveur
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Le serveur a apporté le menu et pris la commande.
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

regard lubrique
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
Il l'a regardée d'une manière qui l'a rendue mal à l'aise.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

éteindre
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
Les pompiers ont réussi à éteindre l'incendie en une heure.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

agression
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Il a été accusé d'agression après la bagarre.
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

de manière différente
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
Elle a abordé le problème de manière différente que ses collègues.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

sens; signification; objectif
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
L'enseignant a expliqué la signification du mot difficile aux élèves.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

broder
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
Elle a brodé des fleurs sur la taie d'oreiller.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

agilité
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
L'agilité mentale est essentielle pour résoudre les problèmes.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

surprenamment
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Surprenamment, elle a terminé tout le projet en un jour.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

escroc
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
L'homme âgé s'est avéré être un escroc rusé qui a trompé tout le monde.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

sénateur
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Le sénateur a parlé passionnément des politiques environnementales.
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

futile
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
Ses tentatives de changer la situation étaient futiles.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existent
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Seules quelques manuscrits de l'ancienne bibliothèque sont encore existants.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

multilingue
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Elle a grandi dans une maison multilingue.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

s'installer confortablement, cacher
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
Elle s'est installée confortablement dans un fauteuil près de la cheminée.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

adjoint
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Le professeur travaillait comme adjoint à l'université.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

personne
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Personne n'est venu à la fête.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

éviter
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
Le politicien a essayé d'éviter la question difficile.
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.
A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

équipement
Meaning
the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose
Example
The laboratory bought new equipment for research.
Le laboratoire a acheté de nouveaux équipements pour la recherche.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

gonflé
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Après le grand repas, il se sentait gonflé et inconfortable.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

scieur
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
Le scieur habile a coupé les bûches en planches.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

sans bruit; complètement silencieux
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
Elle se déplaçait dans la maison avec des pas silencieux pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

hôte; personne qui reçoit ou divertit des invités; un grand nombre de choses
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
L'hôte généreux a accueilli tous les invités avec des sourires chaleureux et des rafraîchissements.
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

montre; surveillance; observation
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
Il a vérifié sa montre pour voir s'il était en retard à la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

prologue
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
Le roman commence par un court prologue situé dans le passé.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

au lieu de
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Il a donné de l'argent au lieu de fleurs.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spécifier
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Veuillez spécifier l'heure et le lieu de la réunion.
B1 noun /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Emotion

émotion
Meaning
a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships
Example
Her face showed every emotion she was feeling inside.
Son visage montrait chaque émotion qu'elle ressentait à l'intérieur.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

illisible
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
L’écriture du médecin était complètement illisible.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabrication
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Le pays investit massivement dans le secteur de la fabrication.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæɡ.ər.i/

Jaggary

sucre de canne non raffiné
Meaning
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
Example
My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes.
Ma grand-mère utilise du sucre de canne non raffiné à la place du sucre blanc dans ses recettes.
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

éphémère
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
Le bonheur peut être éphémère, alors chérissez chaque moment.
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Elle a tendance à se plaindre des plus petites contrariétés.
A1 noun /speɪs/

space

espace
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
L'exploration de l'espace élargit les connaissances humaines.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

synchronicité
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
La synchronicité de leurs pensées a étonné tout le monde.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

agent
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
L'agent immobilier nous a montré plusieurs maisons.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

invraisemblable
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
Son excuse pour être en retard était complètement invraisemblable.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

concis et significatif
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
Elle a fait un commentaire concis qui résumait parfaitement la question.
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

petit pain
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
J'ai acheté des pains frais à la boulangerie ce matin.
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

haut membre du clergé
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
Le prélat a prononcé un sermon devant la congrégation.
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

ajustement
Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
Le docteur a fait un ajustement au médicament du patient.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (cinquième note de l'échelle musicale)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
Le chœur a pratiqué en chantant la note sol pendant les répétitions.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

malédiction
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
Le nom du dictateur a été prononcé avec malédiction après sa chute.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

général
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
Il a fait un commentaire général sur le projet.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

jibe

insulter / être en harmonie
Meaning
to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with
Example
His actions did not jibe with his words.
Ses actions ne collaient pas avec ses mots.
B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

délier
Meaning
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
Example
She untied the rope to free the boat.
Elle a délié la corde pour libérer le bateau.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

supramondain
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
Le moine a parlé de la paix supramondaine au-delà de la vie matérielle.
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

paralysie
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
L'accident l'a laissé avec une paralysie dans les jambes.
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

continuant
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
Ils continuent leur voyage malgré la pluie.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

chose insignifiante ou de peu d'importance
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
Ne vous inquiétez pas d'une broutille comme celle-ci; cela ne vaut pas votre temps.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

rubis
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
La bague en rubis était sa possession la plus précieuse.
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

platitude, lieu commun
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
Il n'a cessé de répéter les mêmes platitudes pendant son discours.
C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

conditions climatiques favorables
Meaning
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
Example
Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.
L'hiver offre des conditions climatiques favorables à l'agriculture.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

prédateur/exploitant
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
L'oiseau prédateur s'est précipité sur sa proie.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

bouchon d'oreille
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Il portait des bouchons d'oreilles pour dormir pendant la nuit bruyante.
C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

néophyte
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
En tant que néophyte en programmation, elle demandait souvent des conseils à son mentor.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

propulseur
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
La fusée utilise un propulseur liquide pour se lancer dans l'espace.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

structures
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
La région possède des structures anciennes.
B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

lancer légèrement
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
Il a lancé les clés sur la table.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

bonhomie
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
La réunion était pleine de rires et de bonhomie.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

démuni; pauvre; sans argent ni biens
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
De nombreuses familles sont devenues démunies après l'effondrement économique.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

ennuyé
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Elle s’est sentie ennuyée pendant la longue réunion.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

citadelle
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
L'ancienne citadelle a protégé la ville pendant des siècles.
A2 verb /taɪ/

Tie

attacher
Meaning
to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition
Example
Please tie your shoelaces before running.
S'il vous plaît, attachez vos lacets avant de courir.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

hétérogène
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
Le festival a attiré une foule hétérogène d'artistes, de musiciens et de touristes.
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

conférencier
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
Le conférencier a expliqué la théorie avec des exemples clairs.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbl/

inexpressible

inexprimable
Meaning
Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.
Example
She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success.
Elle ressentit une joie inexprimable en apprenant son succès.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

flâner
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Ils ont flâné dans la vieille ville, profitant des vues.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigeste; difficile à digérer
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
Le vieux pain est devenu dur et indigeste.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

avec soin
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
L'artiste a terminé le projet avec beaucoup de soin.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

élastique
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
Le band élastique peut s'étirer et revenir à sa forme originale.
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

navigable
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
Le fleuve est navigable pour les petits bateaux pendant la saison des pluies.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

inflation
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
L'inflation érode le pouvoir d'achat des consommateurs.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

espionnage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
L'agent a été arrêté sous des accusations d'espionnage contre l'état.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

logo
Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
Le logo de l'entreprise a été repensé pour refléter sa nouvelle image.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

abri
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Les randonneurs ont trouvé un abri dans une grotte pendant la forte pluie.
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.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

controversé
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
La politique reste controversée.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

prière
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Il murmura une prière silencieuse avant de dormir.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

prestige
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
L'université a gagné un prestige international grâce à sa recherche.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

manipuler les limites des circonscriptions électorales
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
Le parti au pouvoir a été accusé de manipuler les districts pour obtenir plus de sièges.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

mauvaise utilisation
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
L'utilisation incorrecte des profils sur les réseaux sociaux peut nuire aux relations.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

férocité, violence, intensité
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La férocité de la tempête était dévastatrice.
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

horizontal
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
La table doit être parfaitement horizontale pour éviter que le verre glisse.
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

zèle
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
Elle a abordé le projet avec un grand zèle et détermination.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

cracher
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Il a craché par terre en colère.
A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

bouche
Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
S'il vous plaît, ouvrez bien la bouche pour que le dentiste puisse examiner.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

refuge
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
Le chalet dans les bois était leur cachette secrète.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

verdoyant
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
Les collines semblaient verdoyantes après les pluies de la mousson.
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

picorer
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
La poule a commencé à picorer les grains éparpillés sur le sol.
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

planche à rouler
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
Elle a placé la pâte sur la planche à rouler.
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

état d'apprenti
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
Pendant son état d'apprenti, il a étudié le droit sous un barrister senior.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

mille
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Il y avait mille personnes au concert.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

inaugural
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
Le président a prononcé son discours inaugural.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

hivernal
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
Le vent hivernal a fait frissonner tout le monde lorsqu'ils marchaient dehors.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

amoureux
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
Il est devenu amoureux de la musique classique après avoir assisté au concert.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

alphabétisation
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Les programmes d'alphabétisation pour adultes aident les gens à apprendre à lire.
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

anglais
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
Elle apprend l'anglais pour étudier à l'étranger.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

dépense
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Gérer les dépenses est essentiel pour établir un budget.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

part
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Chaque partenaire a reçu une part égale des bénéfices de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

hymne
Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
La congrégation a chanté un hymne lors du service du matin.
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

couchette; un endroit pour dormir dans un bateau, un train ou un autre véhicule
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
J'ai réservé une couchette supérieure dans le train de nuit.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

quatrième
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
Il a terminé à la quatrième place dans la course.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

perméable
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
Le sol ici est perméable à l'eau de pluie.
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

discrétionnaire
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
Il a mis de côté un revenu discrétionnaire pour voyager.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

prémonition
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
Le prophète a affirmé avoir la prémonition de l'événement.
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

descendance, progéniture, héritiers
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
Les enseignements du philosophe ont influencé de nombreuses générations de progéniture.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

ventes
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
L'entreprise a connue une augmentation significative des ventes pendant la periode des fetes.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

partisan
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
L'article a été critiqué pour son ton partisan.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

génitif
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
En anglais, le cas génitif est souvent indiqué par un apostrophe et un 's'.
A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

expérience
Meaning
practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement
Example
Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.
Ses années d'expérience en enseignement en ont fait une excellente mentore pour les nouveaux enseignants.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

juger à l'avance
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
Il est injuste de juger quelqu'un sans connaître les faits.
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

discours hypocrite
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
Le discours du politicien était rempli de discours hypocrites sur l'honnêteté et l'intégrité.
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

parmi
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
Il était assis parmi ses amis.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

franchement; ouvertement;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Franchement, je pense que ce plan a besoin de plus de considération.