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B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

émotionnellement
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
Elle est devenue émotionnellement attachée à son animal de compagnie.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

anis étoilé
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Elle a ajouté de l'anis étoilé à la soupe pour un goût aromatique.
B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

assurance
Meaning
An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.
Example
He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.
Il a acheté une assurance santé pour couvrir les frais médicaux.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

hortatoire
Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
Le professeur a prononcé un discours hortatoire pour motiver les élèves avant l'examen.
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

temporaire
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
Elle a trouvé un travail temporaire pendant les vacances d'été.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

révolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
L'histoire se déroule pendant la Révolution Française.
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 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

préserver
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
Nous devons préserver notre environnement naturel.
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

rosé, optimiste
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
Elle regarda l'avenir avec un optimisme rose.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

gentleman
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
Il lui a ouvert la porte comme un véritable gentleman.
A2 noun /suːt/

suit

costume
Meaning
a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket
Example
He wore a black suit to the wedding.
Il portait un costume noir pour le mariage.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

regret
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Elle ressentit un profond regret pour ses mots durs.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

résiduel
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
Le patient a ressenti une douleur résiduelle après la chirurgie.
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

compliment
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
Elle lui a fait un compliment sur sa présentation excellente.
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

présentation
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
La présentation du nouveau produit a été bien reçue.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

marcher avec fierté
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Il a marché fièrement sur scène après avoir gagné le prix.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

doux; tendre; silencieux
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
L'oreiller est très doux et confortable.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

durable; persistant; qui dure longtemps
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Leur amitié durable a duré des décennies.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

univers
Meaning
all existing matter and space; the cosmos
Example
Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.
Les scientifiques étudient l'univers pour comprendre ses mystères.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

notification
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Vous recevrez une notification lorsque votre demande sera approuvée.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

nutriment
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
Les plantes absorbent des nutriments du sol pour se développer.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

grand et maladroit
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
Le garçon maladroit trébucha en essayant de danser.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

magistériel
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
Le professeur a parlé d'une manière magistérielle pendant la conférence.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

habitude, coutume
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
Il vivait dans une habitude tranquille, évitant le bruit de la ville.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

sommeil
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
L'enfant a dormi paisiblement toute la nuit.
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

aérostatique
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
L'aérostatique est essentielle pour comprendre comment les ballons flottent.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

révolutionnaire
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Les avancées révolutionnaires redéfinissent l'innovation.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

élancé, mince et flexible, comme un saule
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Elle se déplaçait avec une élégance willowy sur scène.
A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

total
Meaning
the whole amount; complete
Example
The total cost was too high.
Le coût total était trop élevé.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

homard
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
Le homard a été servi avec du beurre fondu et du citron.
B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

armoire
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
Le cabinet de la cuisine est plein d'assiettes et de ustensiles.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

désir
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Il a un fort désir de voyager autour du monde.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

terre arable
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Les agriculteurs dépendent d'une terre arable saine pour obtenir de bons rendements.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

trahison
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Il a été accusé de trahison contre l'état.
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

pathétique; lamentable
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
Son effort pathétique pour s'excuser a empiré les choses.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

capsule arrondie de graines (comme celles de coton ou de lin)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
L'agriculteur a examiné le bol de coton pour vérifier sa qualité.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

savoureux (salé ou épicé)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Le restaurant sert une variété de plats savoureux.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

quelqu'un
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Quelqu'un a laissé son parapluie dans le couloir.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

imprécation
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
La vieille femme a impréqué ses ennemis avec des mots sombres.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

casuellement; de manière détendue et informelle
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Il a mentionné cela de manière décontractée.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

satisfaction
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
La gratification instantanée des médias sociaux affecte la patience.
A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

animal de compagnie
Meaning
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Example
My dog is my favorite pet.
Mon chien est mon animal de compagnie préféré.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

marché
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Le marché de la ville est bondé chaque vendredi matin.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

prélude
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
La petite bagarre n'était qu'un prélude à un plus grand conflit.
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

embaucher
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
L'entreprise embauchera de nouveaux employés le mois prochain.
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

carnage
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
Le champ de bataille était rempli de carnage après la guerre brutale.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

martyre
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Son martyre a inspiré d'innombrables autres à rejoindre le mouvement de la liberté.
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

initialement
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
Au début, il a refusé l'offre mais l'a acceptée plus tard.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

hydroponique
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
L'agriculture hydroponique permet aux cultures de pousser sans sol.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

auréole
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
Le tableau montrait le saint avec une auréole autour de sa tête.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

exclu; marginalisé
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
Il se sentait exclu des activités de groupe et des conversations.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

grand
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Ils ont déménagé dans une grande maison avec beaucoup d'espace.
B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

mouvement; action de se déplacer
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
La voiture était en mouvement constant pendant le voyage.
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

mettre / chef
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
Elle mit son manteau avant de partir.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

diversifié
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
L'entreprise a adopté une stratégie commerciale diversifiée pour réduire les risques.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

têtu
Meaning
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
Example
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
L'enfant têtu a refusé d'écouter qui que ce soit.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

âne
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
L'âne a porté des sacs lourds jusqu'à la montagne.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

barbe olive
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
La barbe olive se trouve couramment dans les rivières d’Asie du Sud.
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

élégie
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
La chorale a chanté une élégie solennelle lors des funérailles.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

final
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Le concert s'est terminé par un final spectaculaire.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

atmosphère
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
L'atmosphère nous protège des radiations solaires nuisibles.
B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

overdose
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.
Il a été transporté à l'hôpital après une overdose de drogue.
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

mauvaise herbe
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
Le jardin était rempli de mauvaises herbes qui devaient être enlevées.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

révision complète
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
L'entreprise a décidé de rénover son système informatique obsolète.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

brique
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Les travailleurs ont posé brique après brique pour construire le mur.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

spontanéité
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Sa spontanéité fait de lui un excellent conversationnel.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

canon antiaérien
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
Le canon antiaérien a été positionné pour défendre la base militaire.
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

le noyau
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
Le noyau du problème réside dans une mauvaise communication.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

marqueur
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Il a utilisé un marqueur rouge pour souligner les points importants.
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

âge
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
Elle a demandé son âge poliment.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

accablant
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
La chaleur accablante rendait le travail difficile.
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

tasse
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
Elle a bu du thé dans sa tasse en céramique préférée.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

films
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Regarder des films aide à l'apprentissage des langues.
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

virtuellement; presque;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
Le bâtiment a été pratiquement détruit dans le tremblement de terre.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

potentat
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
L'ancienne terre était gouvernée par un puissant potentat.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

scélérat; grossier
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Tout le monde à la fête l'a évité parce qu'il était connu pour être un scélérat.
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

couleur rouge-orangée brillante; un pigment de cette couleur
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
L'artiste a utilisé de la peinture vermillon pour le coucher du soleil.
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

servile
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
Le serveur fit une révérence servile à chaque client.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

gorge; trachée; partie du cou
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Il avait mal à la gorge et ne pouvait pas parler clairement.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

prédestiner
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
Certains croient que nos vies sont prédestinées par le destin.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

plumage
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
Le plumage du paon était vibrant et frappant.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

perturber
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Le bruit soudain a perturbé les étudiants pendant l'examen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congrès
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Le congrès international sur le changement climatique aura lieu l'année prochaine.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

intention
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Son intention était d'améliorer la qualité de l'éducation dans la communauté.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

chercheur
Meaning
a person who conducts research
Example
The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.
Le chercheur a publié ses résultats dans une revue scientifique.
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

vraiment
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Elle aime vraiment sa famille.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

médecin légiste
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Le médecin légiste a déterminé que la cause de la mort était naturelle.
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

cérémonie
Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
La cérémonie de remise des diplômes a eu lieu dans le hall de l'université.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

désagréablement
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
La pièce était désagréablement chaude l’après-midi.
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

genèse, origine
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
La genèse d'Internet a changé le monde à jamais.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

mettre au mauvais endroit
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
Je perds souvent mes clés quand je suis pressé.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

champignon
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Les champignons jouent un rôle important dans la dégradation de la matière organique dans la nature.
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

monde
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
Le monde devient de plus en plus interconnecté chaque jour.
A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

rester
Meaning
to stay in the same place; to continue to exist
Example
Only a few guests remain at the party.
Seuls quelques invités restent à la fête.
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

optimisation
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
L'optimisation SEO aide les sites web à se classer plus haut dans les moteurs de recherche.
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.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

trou
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Les travailleurs ont creusé un grand trou pour construire les fondations.
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 /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

narration
Meaning
The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.
Example
The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.
La narration du film a été faite par un acteur célèbre.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

angoisse
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Elle était dans une profonde angoisse après avoir entendu la nouvelle tragique.
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

cuisinière à riz électrique
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
Le cuiseur de riz s'éteint automatiquement lorsque le riz est parfaitement cuit.
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

assidu ou appliqué
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Ses efforts assidus l'ont conduit à une carrière réussie.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

éloges
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Elle a reçu des éloges pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
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 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimiser
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
L'entreprise travaille à optimiser sa chaîne d'approvisionnement.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

savonneux
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
La plante a des feuilles savonneuses qui produisent de la mousse lorsqu'elles sont frottées dans l'eau.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

projectile
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
Le soldat a esquivé le projectile entrant.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

natation
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
La natation est un excellent moyen de rester en forme et en bonne santé.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

bagages; effets personnels;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Veuillez récupérer vos bagages sur le tapis roulant à l'aéroport.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

aiguiser/éveiller
Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
L'odeur de la nourriture a réveillé mon appétit.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

nous
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Nous allons au parc cet après-midi.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

tous les dieux, temple dédié à tous les dieux
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
Le Panthéon romain est l'un des temples antiques les mieux conservés.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

claustrophobie
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
Il évite les ascenseurs à cause de sa claustrophobie.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

synopsis
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
L'éditeur a demandé à l'auteur de soumettre une synopsis d'une page du roman.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

mis en œuvre
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
Les plans principaux ont été partiellement mis en œuvre.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

prominent
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Il est un leader prominent dans la communauté.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

antérioriser
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
Le manuscrit précède l'invention de l'imprimerie moderne.
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

relatif aux runes
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
La vieille pierre avait des gravures runiques étranges.
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

colombe
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
La colombe blanche vola paisiblement à travers le ciel bleu.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

national
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
L'hymne national a été joué lors de la cérémonie.