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B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

efficacement
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
Elle a réussi à terminer la tâche efficacement dans les délais.
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

édifiant
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
Le documentaire était à la fois divertissant et édifiant.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

explosif
Meaning
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
Example
The situation became explosive after the argument.
La situation est devenue explosive après la dispute.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

rencontrer / faire face à
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
Pendant la randonnée, nous avons rencontré un ours sauvage.
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

estuaire
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
La ville est située près de l'estuaire du fleuve.
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

éloquent
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
Son discours éloquent a inspiré tout le public.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

embrouiller
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
Le politicien était embourbé dans un grand scandale de corruption.
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

émerger
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
Une grande crise de santé émerge de la pollution.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

édition
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
La dernière édition du magazine s'est vendue rapidement.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

exposer
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
L'enquête a exposé la vérité sur le scandale.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

s'inscrire
Meaning
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership
Example
She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.
Elle a décidé de s'inscrire dans un cours de langue pour améliorer ses compétences.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

électrifier; enthousiasmer
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
Le discours a enthousiasmé le public.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

s'attendre
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Je m'attends à ce que la réunion commence à 9 heures.
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

exciter
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
L'idée de voyager à l'étranger l'excite.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

épicycloïde
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
Le mathématicien a démontré comment dessiner une épicycloïde.
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

exécrable
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
Le film était tellement exécrable que beaucoup de gens sont partis tôt du cinéma.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

captiver
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
Les tours du magicien ont captivé les enfants.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

équilibre écologique
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Maintenir l'équilibre écologique est essentiel pour une planète durable.
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

dit sans préparation
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
Il a fait un discours extemporané lors de la réunion.
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

éducation
Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
L'éducation de qualité est la clé du progrès.
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

exigu
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Ils ont survécu avec des rations exiguës pendant le voyage.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

expulsion
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
Son comportement constant a conduit à son expulsion de l'école.
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

exaspération
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
Il soupira d'exaspération après avoir entendu la même excuse à nouveau.
A1 number /eɪt/

eight

huit
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
Il y a huit pommes dans le panier.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

bonheur
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

exclusion
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
La politique a conduit à l'exclusion de certains groupes.
C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

éclectique
Meaning
Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
Ses goûts en musique sont éclectiques, allant de la musique classique au hip-hop.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

paupière
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
Ses paupières se sentaient lourdes de sommeil.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

exégèse
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
Le professeur a donné une exégèse détaillée du passage biblique.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

entourer
Meaning
to form a circle around something
Example
The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.
Les manifestants ont entouré le bâtiment dans une chaîne humaine.
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

brebis
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
La brebis a donné naissance à des jumeaux agneaux.
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

élaborer / détaillé et compliqué dans la conception
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
Elle lui a demandé d'élaborer sur sa proposition.
C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

émail
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
Le dentiste a expliqué que l'émail protège les dents contre la carie.
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

ver de terre
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
Le jardinier était heureux de trouver de nombreux vers de terre dans le sol.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

enraciner
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
L'entreprise a consolidé sa position sur le marché grâce à l'innovation.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

extraordinaire; remarquable;
Meaning
very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected
Example
The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.
La performance du magicien était extraordinaire et a laissé tout le monde émerveillé
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

émissions
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.
Les émissions de carbone augmentent à l'échelle mondiale.
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

services écosystémiques
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
Les forêts fournissent des services écosystémiques précieux, comme la purification de l'air et de l'eau.
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

finalement; à la fin
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
Après des années de travail acharné, elle est finalement devenue médecin.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

afficher de manière remarquable
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
Le logo de l'équipe était emblazoné sur leurs uniformes.
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

extraverti
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
En tant qu'extravertie, elle aime rencontrer de nouvelles personnes lors d'événements sociaux.
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

étendre
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
L'entreprise a décidé d'étendre la date limite pour le projet.
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

manger
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
Nous mangeons le dîner à 19 heures.
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

établissement
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
Le restaurant est un nouvel établissement en ville.
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

entreprenant
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
Elle est une jeune entrepreneuse entreprenante.
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

efficace
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
Les méthodes agricoles efficaces améliorent les rendements.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

exhiber
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
Le musée exposera des artefacts anciens.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

sérieux; authentique; montrant une conviction profonde et sérieuse
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
Il a fait une tentative sérieuse pour résoudre le problème.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

spontané; improvisé
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
Le conférencier a prononcé un discours extemporané impressionnant à la conférence.
B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

existant
Meaning
In existence; present; current.
Example
The commission reviews existing provisions.
La commission examine les dispositions existantes.
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

personne qui organise et dirige une entreprise ou des entreprises
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
La jeune entrepreneuse a démarré sa propre entreprise technologique à l'âge de 22 ans.
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

érudit ou savant
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
Le discours érudit du professeur a fasciné les étudiants.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

captivant
Meaning
Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.
Example
The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.
Le film était captivant, maintenant le public engagé jusqu'à la fin.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

engager
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
Le professeur a essayé d'engager les élèves dans la discussion.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

audace ou impudence
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Il a eu l'audace de mentir même lorsqu'il a été pris la main dans le sac.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

élite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Seuls les élites ont été invités à l'événement exclusif.
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

autre chose
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
As-tu besoin de quelque chose d'autre ?
B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

croissance économique
Meaning
The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.
Example
The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.
La croissance économique du pays a été remarquable au cours de la dernière décennie.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

exaction
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
Les paysans ont souffert sous les lourdes exactions du roi.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

essentiel
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
L'eau est essentielle pour la vie.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

explicateur
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
Le critique a servi d'explicateur des œuvres complexes du poète.
A2 verb ɜrn

earn

gagner
Meaning
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
Example
Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.
Les actifs vous aident à gagner de l'argent même pendant que vous dormez.
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

facilement; sans difficulté
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
Elle a résolu le problème de mathématiques facilement en quelques minutes.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

attente
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
Il y avait un sentiment d'attente dans la pièce avant que les résultats ne soient annoncés.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

équilibre
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
Le marché a atteint un équilibre entre l'offre et la demande.
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.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

explication; clarification;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
Le professeur a donné une explication détaillée du concept mathématique complexe.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

atroce
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour ses violations atroces de la sécurité.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

exaltation ou bonheur
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
Le sentiment d'exaltation après un tour de montagnes russes est incroyable.
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

spécial
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
C'est une occasion spéciale que vous ne devriez pas manquer.
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

efficacité
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
L'efficacité de la nouvelle politique est toujours en évaluation.
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

éradication
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
L'éradication du carbone est un objectif clé du projet.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

s'écrier
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
Elle s'est exclamée de joie en voyant le cadeau.
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

économies
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
Les économies émergentes ont connu une forte croissance au cours de la dernière décennie.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

éliminer
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Éliminez les habitudes qui gaspillent du temps.
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

employé
Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
L'entreprise valorise la contribution de chaque employé à son succès.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

énumérer
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
Elle a énuméré les raisons de sa décision.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

extorsion
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
L'homme d'affaires a été arrêté pour extorsion après avoir menacé son partenaire.
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

émissaire
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
Le roi a envoyé un émissaire pour négocier la paix.
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

sécurité énergétique
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
La sécurité énergétique assure une fourniture constante.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

excision
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
L'excision du tissu infecté a empêché d'autres complications.
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

érudition
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
Son érudition en histoire a impressionné tout le public.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

équilibre
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
Sa calme a créé un équilibre dans le débat animé.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

salaire
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
Le professeur a reçu son salaire annuel de l'université.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

explicite
Meaning
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
Les instructions étaient explicites, ne laissant aucune place à la confusion.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

expirer
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Elle a lentement exhalé après avoir retenu sa respiration.
B1 adverb /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etcetera

etcétéra
Meaning
used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included
Example
She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market.
Elle a acheté des pommes, des oranges, des bananes, etcétéra au marché.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

exprimer
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
Elle a exprimé sa gratitude pour l'aide qu'elle a reçue.
A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

courrier électronique
Meaning
messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another
Example
I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.
J'ai envoyé un courrier électronique à mon professeur hier.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

démontrer
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
Elle a montré son intérêt pour le projet par une participation active.
A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

excuse
Meaning
a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense
Example
Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.
Être fatigué n'est pas une excuse valable pour ne pas faire vos devoirs.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

absorbée
Meaning
to absorb all the attention or interest of someone
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Elle était tellement absorbée dans le livre qu'elle a oublié l'heure.
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

équivoque
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
Sa réponse équivoque a confondu tout le monde.
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 /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

utilisation de langage ambigu
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
L'équivocation du politicien a frustré les électeurs qui voulaient une réponse claire.
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

urbanisation écologique
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
L'urbanisation écologique réduit la dégradation de l'environnement.
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

étymologie
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
L'étymologie du mot 'salaire' vient du mot latin pour sel.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

bord; tranchant
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Faites attention à ne pas vous couper avec le bord tranchant du couteau.
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

sourcil
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
Elle leva le sourcil, surprise.
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

élogier
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Ils se sont réunis pour faire l'éloge de leur professeur bien-aimé.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

unité religieuse œcuménique
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
Les dirigeants se sont réunis pour une conférence œcuménique afin de favoriser le dialogue.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

éditorial
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
Le journal a publié un éditorial critiquant la politique du gouvernement.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

épuisable
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
Le charbon et le pétrole sont des ressources épuisables.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

exporter
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
L'entreprise exporte des voitures vers de nombreux pays.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

s'enrôler
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
Il a décidé de s'enrôler dans l'armée après l'obtention de son diplôme.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

errant
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
Le professeur a discipliné l'étudiant errant.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

émacié
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
Le chien émacié a été sauvé de la maison abandonnée.
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

ethnocentrique
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
Son attitude ethnocentrique lui rendait difficile d'apprécier les traditions étrangères.
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

extraire
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
Le professeur a essayé d'éduire une réponse de l'étudiant timide.
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

éduquer
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
Les parents doivent éduquer leurs enfants sur les habitudes saines.
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

étiquette
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
Une bonne étiquette exige de se lever lorsqu'une dame entre dans la pièce.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

escorter
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
Le garde a escorté le visiteur au bureau.
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

exorciser
Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
Le prêtre a été appelé pour exorciser l'esprit de la maison.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

bourreau
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
Le bourreau a préparé la potence pour le prisonnier condamné.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

expulser
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
L'arbitre a dû expulser le joueur pour un comportement antisportif.
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.
B1 noun ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv

executive

exécutif
Meaning
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Example
The executive body enforces policies.
L'organe exécutif applique les politiques.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

expulser
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
Le pilote a été éjecté de l'avion pendant l'urgence.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

écologique
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La déforestation menace l'équilibre écologique de la planète.
B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

évader
Meaning
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.
Il a essayé d'éviter la question en changeant de sujet.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

empiètement
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
Les villageois ont protesté contre l'empiètement sur leurs terres agricoles.