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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 /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

péremptoire
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
L'officier a donné un ordre péremptoire d'évacuer le bâtiment.
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

tromper
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Il a essayé de tromper ses amis avec une histoire fausse.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

gaz toxiques
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Les gaz toxiques des industries contribuent à la pollution de l'air.
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

grippe
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
Elle est restée à la maison parce qu'elle avait la grippe.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

arrêter, étal
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
La voiture s'est arrêtée en chemin vers le bureau.
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

avantage; profit; bénéfice
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
L'exercice a de nombreux bienfaits pour votre corps.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

désordre total
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Après la tempête, toute la ville était en désordre total.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

sifflements ou cris de désapprobation ou de harcèlement sexuel
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
L'actrice a ignoré les catcalls de la foule.
A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

règles
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
Le professeur a rappelé aux élèves de suivre les règles de la classe.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

surnaturel
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
La forêt était remplie d'une lueur surnaturelle.
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

extérieur
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
La couche externe de la veste est imperméable.
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

contredire
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
Personne ne pouvait contredire les preuves présentées au tribunal.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

aumônier
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
L'aumônier de l'armée a offert des prières avant la bataille.
A2 adjective /duː/

Due

dû; attendu; programmé
Meaning
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
Example
The assignment is due tomorrow.
L'assignation est due demain.
A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

se détendre
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
Après une longue journée, elle aime se détendre avec un bon livre.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

pomme d'éléphant
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
La pomme d'éléphant a un goût unique que beaucoup de gens apprécient.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

enseignement
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
L'enseignement est une profession noble.
C1 adjective deft

deft

habile
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Les mains habiles de l'artiste ont créé une œuvre d'art.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

désinvolte ou paresseux
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Son attitude désinvolte envers le travail agaçait son patron.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

endeuillé
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
La famille endeuillée a reçu de nombreuses condoléances.
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

recyclage
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
Le recyclage du plastique aide à réduire les déchets.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

familiariser
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Veuillez vous familiariser avec les consignes de sécurité avant d'utiliser la machine.
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

appel; demande; attrait
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
L'association caritative a lancé un appel pour des dons.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

rayonner
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
La cheminée rayonne de chaleur dans toute la pièce.
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

dominer
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
Il a tendance à dominer ses collègues plus jeunes.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

découverte majeure
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
La découverte ouvre des portes pour de nouvelles technologies.
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

jaillir
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
Les larmes ont commencé à jaillir de ses yeux.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

paquebot
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
Le luxueux paquebot a accosté au port hier.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

obstiné
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
Il est resté obstiné malgré les suppliques de tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

impassible
Meaning
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
Example
Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.
Certains philosophes affirment que Dieu est impassible et ne peut pas éprouver les émotions humaines.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

pape ou un évêque de haut rang
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
Le pape a adressé la nation dans un discours télévisé.
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

insecte
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
Le papillon est un bel insecte qui vole de fleur en fleur.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

diriger
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Elle a dirigé la campagne pour la sensibilisation à l'environnement.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

tache; marque
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
Il y avait une tache de café sur sa chemise blanche.
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

riz précuit
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
Le riz précuit conserve plus de nutriments que le riz blanc ordinaire.
A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

dattes
Meaning
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
Example
Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.
Les dattes sont couramment mangées pendant le Ramadan pour rompre le jeûne.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

souple et gracieux
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
La danseuse souple a captivé le public avec ses pirouettes gracieuses.
A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

olympique
Meaning
related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event
Example
She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.
Elle a beaucoup travaillé pour participer aux Jeux Olympiques.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

attentionné; prévenant
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
Il est toujours attentionné envers les sentiments des autres.
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.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

atteint
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La région a atteint des progrès remarquables.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

tremblement
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
Un petit tremblement a été ressenti avant le tremblement de terre.
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

relatif au barbier
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
Le nouveau barbier de la ville a offert une large gamme de services tonsoriaux.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

indiscriminé
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
L'utilisation indiscriminée de pesticides nuit à l'environnement.
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

ordinateur personnel
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
Je viens d'acheter un nouvel ordinateur personnel pour le travail.
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

déchiqueter
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
Elle a déchiqueté les vieux documents avant de les jeter.
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

adulterer
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour avoir adultéré ses produits avec des produits chimiques bon marché.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

revêtement; coque
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
Le mécanicien a retiré la coque du moteur pour examiner les pièces internes.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

interpoler
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
L'éditeur a interpolé un paragraphe manquant dans le manuscrit.
C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

équipe au sol
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
L'équipe au sol a préparé l'avion pour le décollage.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

titre; titre honorifique; grade
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
Le titre du livre est très intéressant.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

mutinerie
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Les marins ont organisé une mutinerie contre leur capitaine.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
L'égalité raciale est un problème important dans de nombreuses sociétés.
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

fauteuil roulant
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
L'hôpital a fourni un fauteuil roulant pour le patient blessé.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

cheval rapide ou cheval de chasse
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
Le chevalier monta un coursier rapide au combat.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

réfléchissable
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
La surface était très réfléchissable, renvoyant la lumière dans différentes directions.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

vaisselle en verre
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
L'enregistrement de mariage comprenait de la vaisselle en verre fine.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

bruyamment
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Les enfants jouaient bruyamment dans la cour de récréation.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

réalité augmentée, fusion du monde virtuel et réel
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
La réalité augmentée a transformé le jeu.
C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

féodal
Meaning
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
Example
The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.
Le château est un vestige de l'époque féodale.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

sérieusement
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
Elle a pris la question très sérieusement.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

cellule / cellule
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
Le prisonnier a été enfermé dans une petite cellule.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

défenseur
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Il est connu comme un défenseur des régimes autoritaires.
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

vénalité
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
Le scandale a révélé la vénalité de plusieurs hauts fonctionnaires.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

participant à la conférence
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Chaque participant à la conférence a reçu un badge au comptoir d'inscription.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

gloire; honneur; splendeur
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
L'athlète s'est réjoui de la gloire de remporter la médaille d'or olympique.
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

payable
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
Le montant est payable dans les trente jours suivant la date de la facture.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

déconcerté
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Il avait l'air déconcerté après avoir entendu la question étrange.
A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

soit l'un
Meaning
Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.
Example
You can either call me tonight or send me an email.
Vous pouvez soit m'appeler ce soir, soit m'envoyer un e-mail.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

pilier
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
Le temple ancien était soutenu par d'énormes piliers en pierre.
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

jeudi
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Nous avons une réunion prévue jeudi.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

coup; un coup puissant avec la main, une arme ou un objet dur
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Le boxeur a porté un coup dévastateur à son adversaire.
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

pièce d'identité
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
Veuillez montrer votre pièce d'identité à l'entrée.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

orphelin
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
L'orphelin a été adopté par une famille aimante.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

superficiel
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Il a jeté un coup d'œil superficiel au rapport avant la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

vaisselle en porcelaine
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
La vaisselle en porcelaine coûteuse a été exposée dans l'armoire.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

sophistiquer
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Voyager à l'étranger a aidé à sophistiquer sa vision du monde.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

équilibre interne du corps, stabilité physiologique maintenue par des processus physiologiques
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
Le corps humain maintient l'homéostasie grâce à la régulation de la température.
B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

bonheur
Meaning
a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others
Example
In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

immersion
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
L'immersion des zones côtières est une préoccupation majeure en raison de l'élévation du niveau de la mer.
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

abrégé
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
L'éditeur a publié un abrégé du long roman pour les étudiants.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

transcrire
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
La secrétaire a transcrit les procès-verbaux de la réunion.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

hérétique
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Le prêtre a condamné le livre comme hérétique.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

convoiteux
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
Elle lui lança un regard convoiteux lorsqu'il montra sa nouvelle montre.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

fou
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
L'idée de sauter du rocher semblait folle.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

leader
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
Le leader a inspiré les gens.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

torsader
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Les racines de l'arbre ont commencé à se tordre autour des pierres.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

imperméable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
La veste est imperméable à la pluie.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

noix de bétel
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
La noix de bétel est couramment mâchée dans de nombreux pays d'Asie du Sud.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

film
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Ils ont regardé un film ensemble ce week-end.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

investisseur
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
L'investisseur a financé la startup avec une grande somme d'argent.
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

amicalement, de manière amicale
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
Ils ont discuté du problème amicalement sans aucune dispute.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

destruction; ruine;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Le tremblement de terre a causé une destruction généralisée dans toute la ville.
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Démographie
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
La démographie aide à la publicité ciblée.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

individus marginalisés
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Les individus marginalisés font souvent face à des défis graves.
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

erreur; faute;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Faire des erreurs fait partie du processus d'apprentissage.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomie
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Paris est célèbre pour sa riche tradition gastronomique.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

centre sensoriel
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
Le sensorium du patient était brouillé après l'accident.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

paronymes
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
Les mots ‘effect’ et ‘effective’ sont des paronymes.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

bonheur
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

retirer
Meaning
to take something away; to eliminate or delete
Example
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
Veuillez retirer vos chaussures avant d'entrer dans la maison.
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

percussion
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
La section de percussion a ajouté du rythme et de l'énergie à l'orchestre.
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

béatifique
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
Elle avait un sourire béatifique après avoir entendu les bonnes nouvelles.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

comté
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
Elle a grandi dans un petit comté du nord de l'Angleterre.
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

endroit
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
J'ai trouvé un excellent endroit pour un pique-nique dans le parc.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

mythe
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
Le mythe du phénix raconte l'histoire d'un oiseau renaissant de ses cendres.
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

trente
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
Il a trente ans.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

confident
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
Elle a trouvé un vrai confident dans son ami d'enfance.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

paralysé
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
Le choc soudain semblait le paralyser.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

touriste
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
La ville attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

engloutir
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
Le village a été englouti par les eaux de crue.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

pare-feu
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un pare-feu protège les réseaux des cyberattaques.
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
Son silence en disait plus que des mots.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

misère
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
Le roman décrit la misère des victimes de la guerre.
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

expropriation
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
L'expropriation des terres a entraîné des disputes entre les propriétaires fonciers.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

endurance
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Les coureurs de marathon ont besoin d'une grande endurance pour terminer la course.
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

difficile à lire, de mauvais caractère
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Son écriture était difficile à lire et presque illisible.
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

pleurer
Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
Le bébé a commencé à pleurer lorsqu'elle avait faim.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

en fait
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Elle a en fait terminé le projet avant la date prévue.
A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

bien que
Meaning
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
Example
Though it was raining, they still went outside.
Bien qu'il pleuvait, ils sont quand même sortis.