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C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

espionnage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
L'agent a été arrêté sous des accusations d'espionnage contre l'état.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

constamment; toujours; sans arrêt
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Le bébé pleurait constamment toute la nuit.
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

ressentir; expérimenter; toucher
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
Je me sens heureux quand je vois mes amis.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

scalpel
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Le chirurgien a soigneusement utilisé un scalpel pour faire la première incision.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

extraordinaire; remarquable;
Meaning
very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected
Example
The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.
La performance du magicien était extraordinaire et a laissé tout le monde émerveillé
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

baser
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
Ils ont basé leur décision sur des faits.
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

un terme doux ou indirect utilisé à la place de celui considéré trop direct ou dur
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
L'expression 'passé de l'autre côté' est un euphémisme pour 'mort'.
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.
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

atrocités
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Les atrocités ont choqué la communauté internationale.
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

résilience
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
Tester la résilience du bois est crucial.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

réfringence
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
Le verre a une réfringence plus élevée que l'eau.
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

interprétation
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
L'enseignant a donné sa propre interprétation du poème.
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

réprimable
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
Le mouvement s'est avéré être presque réprimable.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

trembler
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Elle commença à trembler de peur avant de parler.
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

affaires; entreprise; commerce
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Il a commencé son propre business après avoir obtenu son diplôme universitaire.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

excursion
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Ils ont fait une belle excursion à la plage le week-end dernier.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

vignoble
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
Le vieux vignoble était rempli de vignes.
A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

non
Meaning
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
Example
She said no to the invitation.
Elle a dit non à l'invitation.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

relation
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
L'enseignant a établi un fort rapport avec ses élèves.
B1 noun

Kindness

bonté; gentillesse; bienveillance
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

toiletter
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Elle passe des heures à toiletter son chien chaque semaine.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

mercenaire
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
Le mercenaire a été renvoyé en tant que simple hireling sans véritable loyauté.
C1 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

obstruction

obstacle
Meaning
Something that blocks or gets in the way; the action of obstructing.
Example
There was an obstruction on the railway track.
Il y avait un obstacle sur la voie ferrée.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

flore et faune
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Les îles Galápagos ont une flore et faune uniques.
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

émissions toxiques
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
Les émissions toxiques des véhicules polluent l'atmosphère.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

mis en œuvre
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
Les plans principaux ont été partiellement mis en œuvre.
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

utile; bénéfique
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
Elle était très utile pour organiser l'événement.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

sans argent; extrêmement pauvre; complètement sans fonds
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
Après avoir perdu son emploi, il est devenu sans argent.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

étranger
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
En tant qu'outsider, il a trouvé difficile de comprendre leurs traditions.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

boxeur; boxer
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
Le boxeur s'entraînait dur chaque matin avant le championnat.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

déportation
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
La déportation de centaines de travailleurs a suscité des critiques internationales.
A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

serré
Meaning
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
Example
The knot was too tight to untie.
Le nœud était trop serré pour le défaire.
B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

résistance
Meaning
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Example
The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.
La résistance s'est battue vaillamment contre les forces coloniales.
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

tribunal
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
L'affaire a été entendue dans un tribunal international.
C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

cloche d'alarme
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
La fuite de données a retenti comme une cloche d'alarme pour une sécurité renforcée.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

demander insistant
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
L'enfant importunait sa mère pour un nouveau jouet.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

brevet
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Il a breveté sa nouvelle invention pour la protéger contre la copie.
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

ériger
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
Les travailleurs érigeaient un nouveau bâtiment en ville.
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

effort ambitieux
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
Artemis est un effort ambitieux dans l'exploration spatiale.
A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

repas
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
Nous avons savouré un délicieux repas au restaurant.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

inhumation
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
L'inhumation a eu lieu au cimetière familial.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

faim
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
L'enfant pleurait de faim.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

fascinant
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
Le documentaire sur la vie océanique était fascinant.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

catégorique
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
Elle a donné un déni catégorique des accusations.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

impassible
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
Malgré les nouvelles choquantes, elle est restée impassible.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

préjugé
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Son préjugé en faveur de la tradition l'a fait résister au changement.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

tromperie; fraude; mensonge
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Sa tromperie a été découverte lorsque la vérité sur ses qualifications a été révélée.
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.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

complaisance
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Sa complaisance l'a rendue populaire parmi ses collègues.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

rétrécir
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Le pull s'est rétréci après avoir été lavé dans de l'eau chaude.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

identique; exactement pareil
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Les jumeaux se ressemblent complètement identiques.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

ornithologie
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
Elle a poursuivi l'ornithologie pour comprendre les schémas de migration des oiseaux.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

marchander
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Ils ont marchandé le prix pendant une heure.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

vendable
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Seuls les produits vendables ont été exposés à la foire commerciale.
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

oleandre jaune
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
L'oleandre jaune fleurit toute l'année dans les climats chauds.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

monarque
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
Le monarque a adressé la nation à la télévision.
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

égalité
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
L'égalité dans l'éducation est un objectif clé.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

calculatrice
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Elle a utilisé une calculatrice pour résoudre l’équation complexe.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

plaisanterie
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Les collègues ont apprécié un peu de banter léger pendant la réunion.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

préhensible
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
L'outil a une prise préhensible qui améliore la sécurité.
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

regarder avec désir
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Il n'arrêtait pas de regarder les mannequins sur le podium.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

cobra
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
Le cobra a levé sa capuche et a sifflé à l'intrus.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

emploi facile
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Il a obtenu un emploi facile à l'université en récompense de sa loyauté.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

autoroute
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
L'autoroute était bloquée à cause d'un accident.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

attendre
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Il a décidé d'attendre son moment avant de faire un mouvement.
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

immobilité
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
Après l'accident, elle a souffert d'immobilité dans ses jambes.
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

évaluation
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
Le processus d'évaluation garantit l'équité.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Il y a eu un changement perceptible dans l'atmosphère.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

tapageur
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Elle portait un collier tapageur qui attirait l'attention de tout le monde.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

habitude
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Se frotter les yeux est une habitude nuisible.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

berceuse
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Elle chantait une berceuse à son bébé chaque soir.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

garnir
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Elle a garni le plat avec des feuilles fraîches de coriandre.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

récupération
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Elle se remet encore de la grippe.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

philanthrope
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Le philanthrope a fait don de millions pour construire des écoles dans les zones rurales.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

pic-vert
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
Le pic-vert a frappé contre le chêne.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

arrêter / attaquer de manière inattendue
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Il a été attaqué par des journalistes alors qu'il quittait le tribunal.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

éliciter
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
La question du professeur a suscité des réponses réfléchies des élèves.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

phrase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Il a donné une phrase mémorable lors de la conférence.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

désarmer
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
Les soldats ont été ordonnés de désarmer les rebelles.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

confier
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
Il a confié ses préoccupations à son meilleur ami.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

déserté
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
Le village semblait complètement déserté après la tempête.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

polarité
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
La polarité entre les deux partis politiques devient de plus en plus forte.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

ne pas aimer
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Je déteste vraiment manger des aliments épicés.
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

interdire
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
Il a été interdit d'entrer dans la compétition en raison de la triche.
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

modifier
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
Ils ont modifié le contrat pour inclure de nouvelles conditions.
B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

terroriste
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
Le terroriste a été arrêté par la police après l'attaque.
A1 adverb /tuː/

too

trop
Meaning
to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible
Example
She is too tired to continue working.
Elle est trop fatiguée pour continuer à travailler.
A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

voleur
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
Le voleur a été attrapé en train de voler dans la bijouterie.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

pull-over
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Il portait un pull chaud lors de la froide soirée d'hiver.
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

abominable
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
Les prisonniers ont été gardés dans des conditions abominables.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

aboyer
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Les aboiements des chiens résonnaient à travers la forêt.
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

frontières
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
Le projet repousse les frontières de l'exploration spatiale.
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

clairement
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
Elle a parlé clairement pour que tout le monde puisse comprendre.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

piller
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Les bandits ont pillé le village la nuit.
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

lâche
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
Il a agi comme un lâche pendant la crise.
A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

bonheur
Meaning
A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Example
He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

équilibre
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
Le marché a atteint un équilibre entre l'offre et la demande.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

trio de trois personnes
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Le trio de jazz a joué magnifiquement lors du concert.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

agriculture
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
L'agriculture durable peut aider à protéger l'environnement.
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 /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Le réalisateur a enfin sorti le troisième film pour compléter la trilogie de science-fiction.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

seigneur
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
Les paysans ont été forcés de payer des impôts à leur seigneur.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informatif
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
Le documentaire était très informatif et éducatif.
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

utilisation de langage ambigu
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
L'équivocation du politicien a frustré les électeurs qui voulaient une réponse claire.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

agité; nerveux; inquiet; excité de manière négative
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
Il est devenu agité lorsqu'il a entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

joueur
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
Le joueur expérimenté savait quand plier ses cartes et quand parier gros.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

récupération
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
Le repos est essentiel pour la récupération après une maladie.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

désinvolte
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
Il portait son chapeau dans un angle désinvolte qui lui donnait une apparence charmante.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

répandu
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
La corruption était répandue dans l'ancien système gouvernemental.
B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorber
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
L'éponge a absorbé toute l'eau.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

une petite tortue d'eau douce
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
Le terrapin se glissa lentement dans l'étang.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

verdict
Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
Le jury a rendu un verdict de culpabilite apres trois heures de deliberation.
C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

scrupules
Meaning
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
Example
He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.
Il avait de sérieuses inquiétudes à propos d'accepter l'offre.
B1 noun /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ or /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/

economics

économie
Meaning
The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
Example
He is studying economics at university.
Il étudie l'économie à l'université.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

bibelot
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Elle portait un bibelot brillant autour de son cou.
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

écrire
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
J'écris des lettres à ma grand-mère tous les mois.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

au milieu de
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
L'équipe est restée calme au milieu du chaos.
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

rémunérer
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
L'entreprise rémunérera équitablement les employés pour leurs heures supplémentaires.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

arbitre
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
L'arbitre a arrêté le jeu après une faute.