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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.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

affectueusement
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Elle a étreint sa grand-mère affectueusement.
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

affaire; événement;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
Le mariage était un grand événement avec des centaines d'invités.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

une tâche ou mission importante attribuée à une personne ou un groupe ; un but ou objectif spécifique
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Les astronautes ont terminé leur mission vers la station spatiale.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

supplication
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
Elle fit une supplication pour la paix pendant la discussion animée.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

hexapode
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
Le scientifique a observé un hexapode rampant sur la feuille.
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

domination
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
L'empire cherchait à exercer sa domination sur ses voisins.
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

inutile; vain; futile;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
Après des heures de recherche, leurs efforts se sont avérés inutiles.
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.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Il se plaignait de douleurs abdominales sévères.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

râleur
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
Le vieux râleur se plaignait de tout dans le quartier.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

reprise
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
L'acteur a repris son rôle dans la suite.
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

opportunité
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
Elle a saisi l'opportunité d'étudier à l'étranger.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

normal; typique; conforme à une norme; sain
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
Il est normal de se sentir nerveux avant un examen important.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

bureau compartimenté
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Elle travaille dans un bureau compartimenté avec trois autres collègues.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

fenêtre mansardée
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
La vieille maison avait une fenêtre mansardée donnant sur le jardin.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

pilleur
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Les pilleurs ont saccagé le village après la bataille.
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.
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

opposant; rival
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
Le joueur d'échecs a battu son plus fort opposant.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

document
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Elle a soigneusement documenté toutes les dépenses du voyage.
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

déployer
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
L'armée déploiera des troupes à la frontière.
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

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

circulate

circuler, se déplacer
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
L'air circulait librement dans le hall ouvert.
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

fluidité
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
La fluidité des mouvements de la danseuse était envoûtante.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

couvrir
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
Veuillez couvrir la nourriture pour la garder fraîche.
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

inhaler
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Prenez une grande respiration et inhalez lentement.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

pilote
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
Le pilote expérimenté a atterri l'avion en toute sécurité pendant la tempête.
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

réfléchi; pensif; capable de refléter la lumière ou les images
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
Après la réunion, il était dans un état d'esprit réfléchi.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

initiative profonde
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Une initiative profonde peut créer des changements durables.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
Le criminel a gagné de la notoriété pour ses évasions audacieuses.
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

collation
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
Le bibliothécaire a passé des heures à la collation des anciens manuscrits.
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

pencher
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
Les fleurs ont commencé à se pencher sous la chaleur.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

procès; essai
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Le procès pour meurtre a duré trois semaines au tribunal du comté.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

prodige
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
Mozart était un prodige enfant en musique.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

châtain roux
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Elle a de longs cheveux châtain roux qui brillent au soleil.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

abondance
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
L'abondance de légumes en hiver est remarquable.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

habitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Les scientifiques imaginent des habitats sur la Lune.
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

isolation
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
L'isolation des zones de stockage des aliments peut empêcher les nuisibles d'entrer.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

interrompre
Meaning
To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.
Example
He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.
Il s'est senti embarrassé d'interrompre leur conversation privée.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

rembourrage / matelassage
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
La chaise avait des coussins supplémentaires pour plus de confort.
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

fondamentalement
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
Les deux théories sont fondamentalement différentes.
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

relation; lien
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
Ils ont une forte relation commerciale qui dure depuis des années.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

puant; mauvaise odeur
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
La poubelle a créé une terrible puanteur dans la cuisine.
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

mendiant
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
Le mendiant était assis près du temple, demandant de l'aumône.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

instable
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
L'économie instable a rendu les gens inquiets au sujet de leurs emplois.
C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

glaïeul
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
Le glaïeul se tenait droit et élégant dans le parterre de fleurs.
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

proliférer
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
Les startups ont tendance à proliférer dans une économie prospère.
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

belliciste
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
Le leader a été critiqué comme un belliciste par ses opposants.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

envie, désir intense
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Elle a une envie de chocolat tous les soirs.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

monnaie
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
La transaction a été effectuée en pièces.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

délier
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
La nouvelle loi libérera les petites entreprises des régulations excessives.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

mépris
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Elle regarda la chambre en désordre avec du mépris.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

champ clos pour chevaux ou autres animaux
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Les chevaux broutaient dans le paddock.
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

quorum
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
La réunion du conseil a été reportée car il n'y avait pas de quorum.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

adoption
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
L'adoption des véhicules électriques augmente dans le monde entier.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

donner
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Elle donne du sang tous les trois mois.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

gesticulations
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Ses gesticulations énergiques ont rendu le discours plus captivant.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

faux
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
Le fermier a aiguisé sa faux avant de récolter le blé.
C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

stratégie systématique
Meaning
A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.
Example
A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.
Une stratégie systématique a été employée pour atteindre les objectifs.
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

traiter avec condescendance
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
Ne me traite pas avec ta fausse sympathie.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

de manière régulière
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise augmentent régulièrement.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

s'appesantir sur
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Le professeur ne s'est pas appesanti sur le point une fois que les élèves ont compris.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

langue vernaculaire
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Il a donné son discours dans la langue vernaculaire locale afin que tout le monde puisse comprendre.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

cuisine
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
La cuisine est l'un de mes passe-temps préférés.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

chérir
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Elle chérit les souvenirs de sa maison d'enfance.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

poisson Surma
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
Le poisson Surma est originaire des rivières de la région de Sylhet.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

rester en l'air à un endroit sans avancer ni reculer
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
L'hélicoptère est resté suspendu au-dessus de la ville.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

salle de bains
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
La salle de bains est au deuxième étage.
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

avec courage
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
Elle a accepté courageusement le défi malgré les difficultés.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

inviter
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
Nous devrions inviter tous nos amis à la fête.
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 /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

octavo (taille de livre obtenue en pliant une feuille en huit parties)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
La vieille bibliothèque contenait des éditions rares en octavo de Shakespeare.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

chevalerie
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
Le chevalier vivait selon le code de la chevalerie.
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

inscription
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
L'inscription pour l'événement se terminera demain.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

désordonné; indiscipliné;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
La foule indisciplinée a refusé de suivre les instructions de sécurité.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

saillance
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
La saillance de la question a été mise en évidence lors du débat.
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

foule
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
Le politicien a rejeté les manifestants comme une simple foule.
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

dégrader
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
Les nouvelles de son échec semblaient le déprimer profondément.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

perturbant
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
Les nouvelles de l'accident étaient profondément perturbantes.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

détaché
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
Le pianiste a joué les notes dans un rythme détaché.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

synthétiser
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Les scientifiques synthétisent de nouveaux composés pour la recherche médicale.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

sidérer
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
La complexité du puzzle a sidéré son esprit.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

compromis
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
Le directeur a offert une prime comme une concession aux employés mécontents.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

contaminer
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
La rivière a été contaminée par des déchets industriels.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

étincelle
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Une étincelle du feu de camp a enflammé les feuilles sèches.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

réfutation
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
Son essai était une forte réfutation de la théorie opposée.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

engourdir
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Le vent glacial semblait lui engourdir les doigts en quelques minutes.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

commencement
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
La cérémonie de commencement a marqué le début d'un nouveau voyage.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

déraisonnable
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
Le manager a fait une demande déraisonnable.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

réactivité
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
Le manager a apprécié sa réactivité aux retours des clients.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

confortablement
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
Elle était assise confortablement dans sa chaise préférée.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

propriétaire
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
Le propriétaire du restaurant nous a accueillis chaleureusement.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

ingérable; hors de contrôle
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
La grande classe est devenue ingérable sans une supervision adéquate.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

incontrôlé
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
L'incendie de forêt s'est propagé de manière incontrôlée, causant des dommages étendus.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

monarchie
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
La monarchie a été abolie pendant la révolution.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

bulle
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Les enfants ont poursuivi les bulles dans l'air.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

frapper avec force
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Il a slamé la porte en colère après la dispute.
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

bestial
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
Les prisonniers ont été traités de manière bestiale.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

point tournant, ligne de partage des eaux
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Le mouvement d'indépendance a été un tournant dans l'histoire de la nation.
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

à propos de
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
Nous avons parlé du nouveau projet hier.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

abreuvoir, creux
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Les vaches ont bu de l'eau dans l'abreuvoir en bois.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

embrouiller
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Les instructions complexes ont embrouillé les étudiants.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

bombe
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
L'unité de désactivation des bombes a soigneusement désamorcé l'appareil explosif.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

réprimer
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Elle a essayé de réprimer un rire pendant la réunion sérieuse.
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

sédater
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
L'infirmière a sédaté le patient avant l'opération.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

indécis; incertain
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Elle était indécise sur quel collège fréquenter.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

syndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Le syndrome de Down affecte le développement physique et mental d'une personne.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

droits d'auteur
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Elle détient les droits d'auteur du livre.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

photo
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
J'ai pris une photo du coucher du soleil.
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

pratiquement; presque; presque
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
Le projet est presque terminé.
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

nom
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
Les noms des membres de la famille sont inscrits sur l'arbre généalogique.
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

immédiatement
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
Elle a répondu immédiatement à l'appel d'urgence.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

coiffeur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
Le coiffeur m’a fait une belle coupe.
A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

ingénieur
Meaning
A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.
Example
The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.
L'ingénieur a conçu un nouveau pont au-dessus du fleuve.
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

montage
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
Le film a commencé par un montage de la vie urbaine.
A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

chemise
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons
Example
He wore a white shirt to the office.
Il portait une chemise blanche au bureau.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

inimitable
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
Son style d'écriture inimitable a fait de lui une légende littéraire.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

accumuler
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Les particules de poussière s'accumulent avec le temps pour former des corps célestes plus grands.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

pull;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Elle portait un pull en laine chaud pendant la froide soirée d'hiver.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

faible, fragile
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Après la maladie, elle se sentait trop faible pour se lever.
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

tyrannique
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
Le dirigeant tyrannique a réduit au silence toute opposition.