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B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

émerger
Meaning
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
Example
New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.
De nouvelles opportunités émergeront à mesure que l'industrie croît.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

expérimental
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Les scientifiques ont développé un médicament expérimental pour traiter le cancer.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

extradition
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
L'extradition du suspect a été retardée en raison de problèmes juridiques.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

élitiste
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Son attitude élitiste l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses pairs.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

extravagant
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.
Son style de vie extravagant incluait des voitures chères et des vacances luxueuses.
A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

excité
Meaning
very enthusiastic and eager about something
Example
The children were excited to open their presents.
Les enfants étaient excités d'ouvrir leurs cadeaux.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

ennui
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
Après des semaines à ne rien faire, il est tombé dans un profond ennui.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

reflux; marée descendante
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Les pêcheurs ont attendu le reflux avant de retourner à la rive.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

encapsuler
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
L'introduction doit encapsuler les points principaux de l'article.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

augmentation rapide; une montée.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
L'escalade des coûts de production impacte la rentabilité.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

effort physique ou mental
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
L'excès d'exertion peut conduire à la fatigue et à l'épuisement.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

examinateur
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
L'examinateur a examiné attentivement la feuille de réponses de chaque étudiant.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

égocentrique
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
L'égocentrique a dominé la conversation en parlant uniquement de ses propres réalisations.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

graver
Meaning
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
Example
The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.
L'artisan a gravé son nom sur la bague en argent.
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

expiration
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
Une expiration lente calme le système nerveux.
B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

accent
Meaning
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.
Example
The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.
L'orateur a mis l'accent sur le développement durable.
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.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

entreprise, en particulier un projet audacieux ou complexe
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
L'entreprise d'exploration spatiale a nécessité des années de planification et de préparation.
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

céleste
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
Le poète a décrit la beauté céleste des étoiles.
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

ethnologie
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
Elle s'est spécialisée en ethnologie pour mieux comprendre la diversité culturelle.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

sauf
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
Tout le monde a été invité sauf John.
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

encouragement
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
Son encouragement m'a aidé à finir le projet.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

écho; réverbération
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Sa voix a créé un écho clair dans la cathédrale vide.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

supplier
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
Elle le supplia de rester un peu plus longtemps.
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.
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

écotoxicologie
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
L'écotoxicologie étudie les effets des pesticides sur la faune.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

dépense; frais;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
Les frais de voyage pour le voyage d'affaires ont été couverts par l'entreprise.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositif
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
Le professeur a donné une conférence expositive sur le sujet.
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

examen
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
Elle a étudié dur pour son examen final.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

gêne
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Son visage est devenu rouge de gêne après l'erreur.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

éviter
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Elle a choisi d'éviter la malbouffe pour un régime plus sain.
A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

onze
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
Il y a onze étudiants dans la classe.
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.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

mettre en danger
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Abattre des forêts peut mettre en danger de nombreuses espèces animales.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

exaltant
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
Le parachutisme a été l'expérience la plus exaltante de sa vie.
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

passionné
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
Il est un passionné de football et regarde chaque match.
C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

croissance rapide ou expansion à un taux croissant
Meaning
Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate
Example
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.
La technologie progresse à un rythme exponentiel.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

éligiaque
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
Le roman se termine sur une note élégiaque, pleurant l'ère perdue.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

éthique
Meaning
a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession
Example
He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.
Il a une forte éthique de travail et respecte toujours les délais.
C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

éléphantin
Meaning
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
Example
The man moved with an elephantine grace.
L'homme se déplaçait avec une grâce éléphantine.
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

mettre en colère
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
Ses remarques injustes ont mis en colère le public.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

excurssif
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Sa conférence excursive a laissé les étudiants confus sur le sujet principal.
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

éloge funèbre
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
Son frère a prononcé un éloge funèbre émouvant lors des funérailles.
B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

facilité; confort
Meaning
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
Example
After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.
Après des années de pratique, elle jouait du piano avec une grande facilité.
B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

emploi
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
L'emploi était limité aux locuteurs d'ourdou.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

effervescence
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Son effervescence faisait d'elle la vie de la fête.
B1 noun /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ or /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/

economics

économie
Meaning
The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
Example
He is studying economics at university.
Il étudie l'économie à l'université.
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

égalité
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
L'égalité dans l'éducation est un objectif clé.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

extrémiste
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
Le gouvernement prend des mesures pour prévenir les activités extrémistes.
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

corriger
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
L'éditeur a corrigé le manuscrit avant la publication.
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

fourmi
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
La fourmi a porté de la nourriture à son nid.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

éminent
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Il est un scientifique éminent connu pour ses recherches révolutionnaires.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

endurance
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Courir un marathon nécessite une endurance exceptionnelle.
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

exculper
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
L'avocat a travaillé dur pour exculper son client.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

excuser
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
L'avocat a essayé d'excuser les actions de son client en mettant en lumière son enfance difficile.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

autonomisation
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Les initiatives d'autonomisation renforcent la confiance.
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

économiser
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
Les familles essaient d'économiser en réduisant les dépenses inutiles.
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

enrichir
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
L'exploration spatiale enrichit la compréhension humaine.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

effectuer
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
Le manager a effectué les changements pour améliorer l'efficacité.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

réservé à une personne, un groupe ou une zone particulière; non partagé avec d'autres
Meaning
restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others
Example
The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.
L'hôtel offre un accès exclusif à une plage privée.
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

préserver ou chérir quelque chose comme sacré ou important
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
La constitution consacre le droit à la liberté d'expression.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

épisode
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
Le dernier épisode du drame a été regardé par des millions.
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

effuser
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
Elle a exprimé sa gratitude pour l'aide qu'elle a reçue.
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

communication efficace
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
La communication efficace est la clé de relations solides.
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

quotidien
Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
Ces chaussures sont parfaites pour un usage quotidien.
B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

divertissant; amusant et captivant
Meaning
providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging
Example
The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.
La performance du comédien était très divertissante et a fait rire le public.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

égocentrique
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement égocentrique a agacé tout le monde à la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

existentiel
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
Elle a traversé une crise existentielle pendant sa vie adulte.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

enthousiasmer
Meaning
to express excitement or admiration
Example
She enthused about her trip to Italy.
Elle a exprimé son enthousiasme à propos de son voyage en Italie.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

grand magasin
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Ils ont visité le nouvel emporium pour acheter des meubles et de la décoration pour la maison.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

expectoré
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
Le patient a commencé à expectorer des mucosités épaisses.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

couche externe de la peau
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
L'épiderme protège le corps des bactéries nuisibles.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

électronique
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Il a étudié l'électronique à l'université.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

estranged

éloigné
Meaning
no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated
Example
She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.
Elle se sentait éloignée de sa famille après le long différend.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Le patient a souffert d'une embolie pulmonaire fatale.
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.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

occupé; impliqué; fiancé
Meaning
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Example
He is engaged in important research work.
Il est occupé dans une recherche importante.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

émaner
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
Une douce fragrance émana du jardin.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

exposant
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Elle est une des principales exposantes de la danse moderne.
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.
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

escalader
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
La population vieillissante est en train d'escalader à un rythme alarmant.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

urgence
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
En temps de guerre, l'urgence de la situation nécessite des décisions rapides.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

expertise
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Son expertise en design graphique est largement reconnue.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

charitable
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
L'hôpital a été fondé en tant qu'institution charitable.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

urgent
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
L'état exigent du patient a nécessité une chirurgie immédiate.
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

grand succès
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
La première performance de l'artiste a été accueillie avec un grand succès.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

emmêler
Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
Le poisson s'est emmêlé dans le filet.
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

critique sévèrement
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
Le critique a sévèrement critiqué le film pour son mauvais scénario.
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

ambassade
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
Il travaille à l'ambassade de France à Dhaka.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

envieux/envieuse; jaloux/jalouse
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Elle se sentait envieuse de la nouvelle voiture de son amie.
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

aliéner
Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
Sa critique constante a commencé à l'éloigner de ses amis.
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

essence
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
L'essence de la bonne enseignement est la capacité d'inspirer les étudiants.
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
A1 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

chaque
Meaning
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
Example
Each student received a certificate.
Chaque étudiant a reçu un certificat.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

essentiel
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
L'eau est essentielle pour la vie.
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.
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

expatrié
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
De nombreux expatriés se rassemblent dans la communauté internationale de la ville.
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

excitation
Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
Les enfants pouvaient à peine contenir leur excitation à propos du prochain voyage scolaire.
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.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

tôt
Meaning
before the usual or expected time
Example
She arrived early to the meeting.
Elle est arrivée tôt à la réunion.
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.
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

érosion
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
La côte a commencé à s'éroder à cause des vagues constantes.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

expérimentation
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
L'expérimentation mène à des produits révolutionnaires.
A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

agréable; plaisant
Meaning
pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure
Example
The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.
Le film était très agréable et a fait rire tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

plage d'audition
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Les enfants ont chuchoté des secrets hors de portée de leurs parents.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstræpəleɪtɪŋ/

extrapolating

extrapoler
Meaning
Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
Extrapolating from the current data, we can estimate the trends for next year.
En extrapolant à partir des données actuelles, nous pouvons estimer les tendances pour l'année prochaine.
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.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

épuiser
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
Le long voyage a épuisé les enfants.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

extrader
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
Le gouvernement a accepté d'extrader le fugitif vers son pays d'origine.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

piéger
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
Le chasseur a piégé le lapin avec un filet.
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

effluve
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
L'effluve de l'usine s'est répandu dans tout le quartier.
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.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

détournement de fonds
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
Le comptable a été arrêté pour détournement de fonds de l'entreprise.
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

système économique
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
Le capitalisme, le socialisme et les économies mixtes sont des types de systèmes économiques.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

graver
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
L'artiste a gravé ses initiales dans le verre.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

terrestre; mondain; matériel
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Il s'est concentré sur les plaisirs terrestres plutôt que sur la croissance spirituelle.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

une forme de poème lyrique
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
Le poète a conclu son ode avec un épode frappant.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

essai
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Elle a écrit un essai sur le changement climatique.