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B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

enveloppe
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Elle a scellé la lettre dans une enveloppe et l'a envoyée.
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

peigne
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Elle a utilisé un peigne pour coiffer ses cheveux avant la fête.
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

ton
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
Le ton de la lettre était très formel.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

financement
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
La startup cherche des financements auprès des investisseurs.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

gang
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
Le gang a été arrêté par la police hier soir.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

état d'esprit; humeur;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Elle était de bonne humeur après avoir reçu la nouvelle.
B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

coche de vérification
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
J'ai mis un coche de vérification sur toutes les tâches terminées.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plateforme
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
La plate-forme a été utilisée pour discuter de la collaboration.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

royal
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La famille royale a assisté à la cérémonie.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

participant
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Chaque participant au marathon a reçu une médaille.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

couronne
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
La reine portait une magnifique couronne lors de la cérémonie de couronnement.
B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

créature
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
La forêt est pleine de créatures étranges.
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

jeu d’acteur
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
Elle étudie le jeu d’acteur pour devenir professionnelle.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

expérimenter
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Les voyageurs vivent l'excitation de l'aventure.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

littérature
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Elle a étudié la littérature anglaise à l'université.
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

bonheur
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

ordre
Meaning
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
Example
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
Le général a ordonné aux soldats d'avancer.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

économies
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Beaucoup de gens investissent leurs économies dans l'immobilier.
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

bénéfice
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
L'entreprise a réalisé un bénéfice significatif ce trimestre.
B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

imagination; faculté créative
Meaning
the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking
Example
Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.
L'imagination des enfants leur permet de transformer une boîte en carton en un vaisseau spatial ou un château.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

volontiers et avec plaisir
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Je t'aiderais volontiers avec tes devoirs.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

visible; clair; apparent
Meaning
able to be seen; noticeable; apparent
Example
The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.
Le sommet de la montagne était clairement visible depuis notre chambre d'hôtel.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

supporter
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Elle est une grande supportrice du refuge local pour animaux.
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

interdire
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
Le gouvernement a interdit de fumer dans les lieux publics.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

amélioré
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
Sa santé s'est considérablement améliorée depuis le mois dernier.
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

distribuer
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
Le professeur distribuera les feuilles d'examen.
B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

marketing, publicité, promotion
Meaning
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Example
Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.
Le marketing numérique a transformé les stratégies commerciales.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

arrêt
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
Le navire s'arrête aux îles Malouines.
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

reconnaissance
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
Il a obtenu reconnaissance après des années de lutte.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

garçon
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
Le garçon a aidé son père dans la boutique.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

tournesol
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
Le champ de tournesols était magnifique sous la lumière éclatante du soleil.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

exister
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
Les dinosaures ont existé il y a des millions d'années.
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

pantoufle
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
Elle a mis ses pantoufles avant de marcher dans la maison.
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

rugueux; rugueux; dur
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
La surface rugueuse de la roche m'a blessé les mains.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

camarade
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Il est un camarade étudiant dans ma classe.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

constant; invariable; stable
Meaning
occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady
Example
The machine runs at a constant speed.
La machine fonctionne à une vitesse constante.
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

séisme
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
Un puissant séisme a frappé le Japon la nuit dernière.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

ennuyer
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
La conférence a commencé à ennuyer les étudiants.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

impliqué
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
Elle était profondément impliquée dans le service communautaire.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

étendre
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
L'entreprise prévoit d'étendre ses opérations dans de nouveaux marchés.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

installation
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
L'entreprise a présenté un nouveau set-up pour l'agencement du bureau.
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

libraire
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
Le libraire a recommandé un excellent roman pour ma lecture d'été.
B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

adopter
Meaning
To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
Example
They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.
Ils ont décidé d'adopter un enfant de l'orphelinat.
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.
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

pichet
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
Elle versa du jus d'orange frais du pichet en verre dans sa tasse.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

livrer
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Le coursier livrera le colis demain.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

approximativement; de manière violente ou dure
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
Le projet prendra environ trois mois pour être terminé.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

conseil
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
Le conseil municipal a voté pour améliorer les transports publics.
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

bonheur
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

remplacement
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
Elle a obtenu un remplacement pour son téléphone endommagé.
B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

citoyens
Meaning
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
Example
Citizens must follow pollution regulations.
Les citoyens doivent respecter les réglementations sur la pollution.
B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

score
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.
Il a marqué le but gagnant lors du dernier match.
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

ajuster
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
Elle a ajusté le miroir pour voir la route clairement.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

générations
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
L'arbre généalogique couvre plusieurs générations.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

forêt tropicale
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
La forêt tropicale amazonienne abrite des millions d'espèces.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

barrières
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Les barrières linguistiques peuvent rendre la communication difficile.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relatif
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
Le coût de la vie est relatif à votre niveau de revenu.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

un long passage reliant plusieurs pièces
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
Les étudiants attendaient tranquillement dans le corridor.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

esprit; âme; enthousiasme; courage
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
L'équipe a montré un grand esprit malgré la défaite.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

salaire
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Elle reçoit un bon salaire pour son travail en tant qu'enseignante.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

drapeau
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Les rues étaient décorées de drapeaux nationaux.
B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

brochure
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
L'agent de voyages nous a donné une brochure sur le paquet de vacances.
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

cendrier
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
Veuillez utiliser le cendrier pour votre cigarette.
B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

errer
Meaning
to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination
Example
She likes to wander through the old city streets.
Elle aime errer dans les vieilles rues de la ville.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

démontrer
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Le professeur a démontré l'expérience à la classe.
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

aimant
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
L'aimant a maintenu le papier sur la porte du réfrigérateur.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

vaccin
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
Le vaccin contre le COVID-19 a contribué à réduire les maladies graves.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

civilisations
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
Les civilisations anciennes ont développé des systèmes complexes de gouvernance.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

concept
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Le concept de poursuivre deux lapins enseigne la concentration.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

myrtille
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Elle a cueilli des myrtilles fraîches pour la tarte.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

froid; piment épicé;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Le chef a ajouté du piment rouge pour rendre le curry plus épicé.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

ferme; solide; stable; ne cédant pas à la pression
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Elle a une prise ferme sur la corde.
B1 noun praɪd

pride

fierté
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
Le jour de la victoire remplit nos cœurs de fierté.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

compétence, métier, artisanat
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Elle a maîtrisé l'artisanat de la poterie.
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

siffler
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
Il aime siffler en travaillant.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

éteindre
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Elle a éteint les bougies de son gâteau d'anniversaire.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

rayons / parlé
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Le rayon de la bicyclette était tordu après l'accident.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

pénalité
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Il a dû payer une lourde pénalité pour avoir enfreint les règles de circulation.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

fortune; chance; richesse
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Il a fait sa fortune en investissant judicieusement dans des entreprises technologiques.
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

ambition
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
Leur ambition est de construire un ordinateur quantique.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

restant
Meaning
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
Example
There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.
Il ne restait que quelques billets pour le concert.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

chercheurs d'aventures
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
La vallée de Sajek est une destination populaire pour les chercheurs d'aventures.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

cabine
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Ils ont passé le week-end dans une cabine confortable dans les montagnes.
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

prendre sa retraite
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
Elle a décidé de prendre sa retraite après avoir travaillé pendant 40 ans.
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

tuyau
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
Le plombier a réparé le tuyau cassé.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

désagréable
Meaning
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
Example
The medicine had an unpleasant taste.
Le médicament avait un goût désagréable.
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.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

engagement, participation
Meaning
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.
Example
Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.
L'engagement sur les réseaux sociaux aide les marques à se connecter avec leur public.
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

honteux
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
Il était honteux de sa mauvaise performance.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

passage/voie étroite; extrait/citation; processus de transition d'un état ou lieu à un autre
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
Le passage étroit a mené de la cour à la bibliothèque.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

championnat
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
Le championnat aura lieu le mois prochain.
B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

essence
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
Le prix de l'essence a augmenté de manière significative ce mois-ci.
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

cuisinière; cuiseur
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
Le cuiseur à riz rend la cuisine plus facile.
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

pois
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
Les enfants ont apprécié de manger des pois sucrés avec le dîner.
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

couleur claire
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
Les murs ont été peints en couleurs claires pour donner l'impression que la pièce est plus grande.
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

blond
Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
Elle a de longs cheveux blonds qui brillent sous le soleil.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

gâcher
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
La pluie a gâché l'événement en plein air.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

bouilli
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Elle a servi des œufs bouillis pour le petit déjeuner.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/

Expression

expression; manifestation;
Meaning
the act of making thoughts or feelings known; a look on someone's face
Example
The artist's painting was a beautiful expression of her inner emotions.
La peinture de l'artiste était une belle expression de ses émotions intérieures.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

ail
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
La recette nécessite trois gousses d'ail frais pour rehausser la saveur.
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.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; fondamental; authentique
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
C'est le document original, pas une copie.
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

mélodie; air musical
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
Elle fredonnait une belle mélodie pendant qu'elle préparait le dîner.
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

décontracté et insouciant; se produisant par hasard; informel
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
Il portait des vêtements décontractés à la fête.
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

compositeur
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
Le compositeur travaille sur une nouvelle symphonie.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

largeur; étendue
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
La largeur de la rivière est d'environ 50 mètres.
B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

vif; aigu; intense; avide
Meaning
sharp; acute; intense; eager
Example
She has a keen interest in science.
Elle a un vif intérêt pour la science.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

plan / complot
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Ils ont conçu un plan pour tromper les investisseurs.
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.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

répandre
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
La nouvelle s'est rapidement répandue dans la ville.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

compte
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Elle a ouvert un compte d'épargne à la banque.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

bonheur
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

satisfait
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Il se sentait satisfait après avoir terminé son projet.
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

piège
Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
La souris a été capturée dans le piège pendant la nuit.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

poison
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
La morsure du serpent contient du poison mortel.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

gens
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Les gens de la campagne mènent souvent une vie simple.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

frais de scolarité
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
Les frais de scolarité de l'université ont augmenté cette année.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

compliqué
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
Les instructions de la machine sont trop compliquées à suivre.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

installations
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Les installations améliorent la productivité industrielle.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

proverbe
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Il y a un vieux proverbe qui dit que c'est la pratique qui rend parfait.