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C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

érotique
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
Le roman contenait plusieurs scènes érotiques.
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

aligner / mettre en ligne droite
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
Le gestionnaire a demandé à l'équipe d'aligner leurs objectifs avec la mission de l'entreprise.
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

employer
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
L'entreprise prévoit d'employer plus d'ingénieurs l'année prochaine.
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

récupérer
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
Le fermier a travaillé pour récupérer la terre stérile.
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

immersif
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
La réalité virtuelle crée un environnement d'apprentissage immersif.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

écraser
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Elle a accidentellement écrasé le insecte avec sa chaussure.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

exprimer
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
Elle a exprimé sa gratitude pour l'aide qu'elle a reçue.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

charognard / collecteur de déchets
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Les vautours sont des scavengers naturels qui nettoient l'environnement.
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

regarder la bouche ouverte
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
La foule est restée bouche bée devant le tour de magie étonnant.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dose
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
Le médecin a prescrit une dose de médicament toutes les six heures.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

traîneau
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Les enfants étaient excités de monter dans le traîneau à travers le village enneigé.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

bouchon d'oreille
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Il portait des bouchons d'oreilles pour dormir pendant la nuit bruyante.
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

innovant
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
Des stratégies innovantes sont nécessaires pour lutter contre la pollution.
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.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terreur; l'utilisation de la violence et de l'intimidation à des fins politiques
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
La forte explosion a rempli tout le monde de terreur.
B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

fort
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
Le vieux fort se dressait au sommet de la colline pendant des siècles.
C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

vacillation
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
Sa constante vacillation entre les choix de carrière a frustré ses parents.
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

un regard furieux ou en colère; une lumière forte et éblouissante
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
Le regard sévère du professeur a immédiatement fait taire les étudiants bruyants.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

traîner
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Arrête de traîner et finis tes devoirs.
A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rose
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
Elle portait une belle robe rose à la fête.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

le second
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre le thé et le café, je préfère le second.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

raisin sec
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Elle a ajouté des raisins secs aux biscuits à l'avoine pour plus de douceur.
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

ouest
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
Le soleil se couche à l'ouest.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

immoral; impur;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
La société conservatrice a jugé son comportement immoral et inapproprié.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

exercer
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Il a exercé toute sa force pour soulever la boîte lourde.
A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

s'installer
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
Ils ont décidé de s'installer dans un village tranquille.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

patricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Le mythe ancien décrit un fils commettant un patricide pour prendre le trône.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

imperfection
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Elle a accepté son imperfection comme faisant partie de l’humanité.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

fracture; cassure d'os
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
Le docteur a confirmé qu'il avait une fracture du poignet.
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

précepte
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
L'honnêteté est un précepte fondamental dans toutes les religions.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

toi-même
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
Tu devrais prendre soin de toi-même.
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

hésiter
Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
Il a hésité pendant des heures avant de choisir un restaurant.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

paix mondiale
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
La paix mondiale nécessite des efforts collectifs.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

carte blanche
Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
Le responsable a donné à son équipe carte blanche pour concevoir le projet.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

se détériorer
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
La croissance non planifiée peut détériorer les conditions de vie.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

terriblement
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Je suis terriblement content de te revoir.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

disponible
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Le produit est maintenant disponible dans tous les magasins.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

indisponible
Meaning
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
Example
The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.
Le directeur n'était pas disponible pour répondre aux appels pendant la réunion.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

neuroprotecteur
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
Les acides gras oméga-3 ont des bienfaits neuroprotecteurs.
A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

entre
Meaning
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
Example
She sat between her two friends.
Elle s'est assise entre ses deux amis.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

annulation
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
La compagnie a annoncé l’annulation de plusieurs vols.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharaja
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
Le maharaja vivait dans un grand palais entouré de jardins.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

décadent, luxueux
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
La fête était remplie de luxe décadent et d'excès.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

entretien
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
Un entretien régulier prolonge la durée de vie des machines.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

tanneur
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
Le tanneur a travaillé de longues heures pour produire du cuir de qualité.
C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

vassal
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
Le roi a accordé des terres à son vassal en échange de loyauté et de service.
A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

jusqu'à
Meaning
up to the time of
Example
I will wait until you come back.
J'attendrai jusqu'à ce que tu reviennes.
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

émissaire
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
Le roi a envoyé un émissaire pour négocier la paix.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

objectif principal
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
L'objectif principal de l'événement était de promouvoir le recyclage.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

expert
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Il est un expert en technologie qui connaît toujours les dernières tendances.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

visqueux
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
La sève avait une texture visqueuse qui collait à ses mains.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

uniquement
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Il est entièrement responsable de la décision.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

avare
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Il était trop avare pour laisser un pourboire décent.
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

douche
Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
Après l'entraînement, j'ai pris une douche rapide pour me rafraîchir.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

tromperie
Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
Le politicien a été accusé d'avoir gagné l'élection par tromperie.
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
L'enfant s'est plaint de devoir se coucher tôt.
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

naviguer aussi près que possible du vent
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
Le yacht était naviguant aussi près que possible du vent en coupant les vagues.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplectique
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Il était apoplectique lorsqu'il a entendu parler de la décision injuste.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

béisbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
Il adore regarder des matchs de béisbol à la télévision.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

corbeau
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
Le corbeau s’est perché sur le vieux chêne et a croassé bruyamment.
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

tâtonner
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
Il a dabblé dans la peinture pendant ses années universitaires.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

courant
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Le courant de la vie est inarrêtable.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

épicycloïde
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
Le mathématicien a démontré comment dessiner une épicycloïde.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

mince
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Elle avait l'air mince dans sa nouvelle robe.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

poids
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
Le poids du paquet était de 10 kilogrammes.
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

certain; sûr; sans aucun doute
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
Je suis certain que nous réussirons.
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

trompe
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
L'éléphant a utilisé sa trompe pour attraper de la nourriture.
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

réguler
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
Le gouvernement régule la sécurité alimentaire.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

intersection
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
Tournez à gauche au carrefour pour atteindre le centre commercial.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

transgresser
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Il s'est excusé après avoir réalisé qu'il avait transgressé les règles de la communauté.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

jaune d'œuf
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Elle a séparé le blanc d'œuf du jaune d'œuf.
A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

blessure
Meaning
Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.
Example
He suffered a serious injury during the football match.
Il a subi une grave blessure pendant le match de football.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

mystification, confusion
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
Le public regardait dans la mystification pendant que le magicien réalisait ses tours.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

éloigné
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
Ils sont restés dans un village éloigné pendant leur voyage.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

concurrent, simultané, qui se produit en même temps
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
La conférence avait des sessions concurrentes sur divers sujets.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

élucider, clarifier
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Le professeur a élucidé la théorie avec des exemples simples.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

serveur
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Le serveur a apporté le menu et pris la commande.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

vêtement
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Elle portait un vêtement traditionnel lors de la cérémonie du mariage.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

divinité
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
Le temple est dédié à une divinité hindoue.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

plusieurs
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
Plusieurs personnes ont assisté à la réunion hier.
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

passage couvert
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
Le passage couvert reliait la maison au garage.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

autodiscipline
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
L'autodiscipline est cruciale pour réussir à long terme.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

amoureux
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
Il est devenu amoureux de la musique classique après avoir assisté au concert.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

quelque chose qui réduit ou diminue la force, l'effet ou l'excitation
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
L'annulation du voyage a réduit leur enthousiasme.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

façade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
La façade en verre du bâtiment reflétait le coucher du soleil.
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

baconien
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
Le chercheur a suivi une approche baconienne de l'observation et de l'expérimentation.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

gestion du temps
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
La gestion du temps est cruciale pour le succès.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

baume
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Le baume a aidé à soulager la douleur de son coup de soleil.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

extradition
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
L'extradition du suspect a été retardée en raison de problèmes juridiques.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

phénomènes
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Les phénomènes tels que les inondations perturbent les systèmes agricoles.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

alliage
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Le bronze est un alliage de cuivre et d'étain.
C2 noun /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

umbrage

mécontentement, offense
Meaning
A feeling of resentment or offense.
Example
She took umbrage at his rude remark.
Elle s'est vexée par sa remarque grossière.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

fédéral
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
Le gouvernement fédéral a adopté une nouvelle loi sur les soins de santé.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/

forebode

présager
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
Les nuages sombres présagent une tempête à venir.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

occultes
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Elle a toujours été fascinée par l'occulte et sa connaissance cachée.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

enthousiasme; ferveur; passion
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Son enthousiasme pour le projet a inspiré toute l'équipe.
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

bonheur
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

au lieu de
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Il a donné de l'argent au lieu de fleurs.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

obstacles
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
Les obstacles économiques entravent souvent le développement social.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

parfait; sans défauts
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
Sa prestation parfaite lui a valu une ovation debout.
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

qui
Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
Qui vient à la fête ce soir ?
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

maculer
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
Le tissu blanc a été souillé par des taches d'encre.
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 /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

médecin
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour le patient.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

sophisme
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
Le discours du politicien était plein de sophisme conçu pour tromper les électeurs.
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

illettrisme
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
L'illettrisme conduit souvent à la pauvreté et au chômage.
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

désactiver
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
Le technicien a désactivé temporairement le système d'alarme.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

réparer
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
La société a promis de réparer les plaintes de ses clients.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

épilogue
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
L'auteur a inclus un épilogue pour expliquer ce qui est arrivé aux personnages par la suite.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

destination
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
Paris était leur destination de rêve pour leur voyage de lune de miel.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

arôme
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
L'arôme du pain fraîchement cuit remplissait la cuisine.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

pelle
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Il a pris une pelle pour nettoyer la neige de l'allée.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

langage injurieux
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
Le discours du politicien était rempli d'invectives contre ses adversaires.
B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

révolutionnaire
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
Les idées révolutionnaires redéfinissent l'industrie.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dodue ou ronde
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Le chat était dodu et bien nourri.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

analphabète
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
Les villageois analphabètes dépendaient des traditions orales pour préserver leur histoire.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Le prêtre lui a accordé l'absolution pour ses péchés.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

oral; relatif à la bouche
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
L'examen oral évaluera vos compétences orales.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

émancipation des esclaves
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
L'émancipation des esclaves a marqué un tournant dans l'histoire.