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C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

excellence
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
Son Excellence l'Ambassadeur a assisté à la cérémonie.
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

gâté
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
Le garçon gâté a fait une crise de colère lorsqu'il n'a pas eu son jouet.
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

échapper à dire la vérité
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
Le politicien a commencé à éviter lorsqu'on lui a posé des questions sur le scandale.
C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

recours, aide
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
Les étudiants n'avaient d'autre recours que de faire appel au directeur.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

forecastle
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
Les marins se sont rassemblés dans le forecastle après leur quart.
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

déséquilibré, de travers
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
Le gâteau semblait déséquilibré après avoir été décoré en hâte.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

paniqué; anxieux et craintif
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
La foule est devenue paniquée lorsque l'alarme incendie a retenti.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

audace
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Son audace à remettre en question l'autorité était admirable.
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

soulèvement
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
Le soulèvement a marqué le début de la révolution.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

auspice
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
La conférence a eu lieu sous les auspices des Nations Unies.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

submersion
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
La submersion des champs a duré plusieurs jours après la forte pluie.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

sensation; excitation; agitation; émoi
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Le nouveau chanteur est devenu une sensation en une nuit.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

se comporter
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Les enfants doivent bien se comporter à l'école.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

arrêter le flux de sang
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
l'infirmière a rapidement arrêté le saignement de la coupure.
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

présage inquiétant
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
Elle ressentit une profonde sensation de présage inquiétant en entrant dans la maison abandonnée.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

cabane
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Le pêcheur vivait dans une petite cabane près de la plage.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

viande cuite
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
La viande cuite au four était tendre et savoureuse.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

inhibé
Meaning
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.
Example
He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.
Il était trop inhibé pour exprimer ses vrais sentiments.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

cultivé
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
Elle est une femme cultivée qui aime l'art et la littérature.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

sale, injuste
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Le joueur a été pénalisé pour avoir commis une faute.
B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

désespoir
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
Après avoir perdu son travail, il est tombé dans le désespoir et ne pouvait voir aucun moyen de continuer.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

éteindre
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
Les pompiers ont réussi à éteindre l'incendie en une heure.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

ressource
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
L'eau est une ressource naturelle vitale.
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

discriminatoire
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
Les politiques discriminatoires ont déclenché des protestations.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

relation privée, relation contractuelle
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
Il n'y avait pas de relation contractuelle entre le fournisseur et le client.
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

soutenir
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
L'équipe a travaillé dur pour soutenir leur succès.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

brader
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Ne fais pas d'économie sur la qualité lorsque tu achètes un nouvel ordinateur portable.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

incompréhensible ou insondable
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
L'océan semblait insondable à mesure qu'il s'étendait jusqu'à l'horizon.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

honorable
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
Elle est connue comme une dirigeante honorable qui tient toujours ses promesses.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

superbe
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
L'hôtel a fourni un service superbe pendant notre séjour.
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

lecteur
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
Elle est une lectrice rapide, terminant des livres en un jour.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

sans but; sans objectif
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
Il se promenait dans la ville de manière sans but.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulent
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
Le pays a traversé une période turbulente de changement politique.
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

loin
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
Il s'éloigna de la foule bruyante.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

mer profonde
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
De nombreuses créatures des profondeurs marines produisent de la bioluminescence pour survivre.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

machine qui génère de l'électricité; une personne avec une grande énergie et enthousiasme
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Elle est la véritable dynamo derrière le succès de l'entreprise.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

gare
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Nous sommes arrivés à la gare juste à temps pour le train.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

organisation bénévole
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean est une organisation bénévole qui promeut le recyclage.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

fervent, passionné
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Elle a prononcé un discours passionné sur le changement climatique.
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

équivoque
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
Sa réponse équivoque a confondu tout le monde.
A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

bruit
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
Le bruit du site de construction était très dérangeant.
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

tripler
Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
L'entreprise a triplé ses bénéfices en seulement un an.
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

écliptique
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
L'écliptique est le plan de l'orbite de la Terre autour du Soleil.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

papaye
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
La papaye est riche en vitamines et très bonne pour la santé.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

éteint
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Certaines espèces deviennent éteintes en raison de la surpêche.
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

niveau
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
Les niveaux de pollution doivent être réduits d'urgence.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

talent naturel
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Elle a un flair pour le design, créant toujours un travail visuellement impressionnant.
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

bonheur
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

fable
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Les fables d'Ésope sont célèbres pour enseigner des leçons précieuses à travers des histoires simples.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

excessif; au-delà
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
Le projet a été achevé avec une excellence excessive.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

scintiller
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
La bague en diamant scintillait sous les lumières brillantes.
B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

mécanicien
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
Le mécanicien a réparé le moteur en moins d'une heure.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

style baroque
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
L'église était décorée dans un style baroque avec des détails complexes.
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

portée
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
La nouvelle voiture électrique a une portée de 400 miles.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

mentir
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Il a été attrapé en train de mentir sur ses notes.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

conspirer secrètement
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
Le gestionnaire a conspiré avec le fournisseur pour tromper la société.
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

planter
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
Elle a planté des roses dans son jardin.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

bâtiment circulaire
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
Les touristes se sont réunis à l'intérieur de la grande rotonde du capitole.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

victorieux
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
L'équipe victorieuse a célébré leur victoire en championnat avec une grande joie.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

toujours; pour toujours; à tout moment
Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
Elle arrive toujours tôt au travail.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

externe
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Le bâtiment semblait externe, mais à l'intérieur, il était assez vieux.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

ponctuellement
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Elle arrive toujours ponctuellement aux réunions.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

retourner vers l'extérieur
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
Le chirurgien a dû retourner la paupière pendant la procédure.
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.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

impasse
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Ils ont acheté une maison au bout d'une impasse tranquille.
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

litre
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
Elle a acheté un litre de lait au magasin.
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

effusion
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
Sa lettre était une effusion d'amour et de désir.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

fissure
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
Le tremblement de terre a provoqué une fissure profonde dans la route.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

satrape
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Le roi nomma un satrape pour superviser la province éloignée.
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

dont
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
La fille dont le téléphone a été volé est ma cousine.
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

idolâtrer
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
Les fans idolâtrent souvent les célébrités pour leur talent et leur mode de vie.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

vaporisateur
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Elle a utilisé un vaporisateur pour soulager sa toux.
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

lubie
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
Le roman dépeignait la lubricité des nobles corrompus.
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

ennuyeux; fade; sans intérêt; stupide; monotone;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
La conférence était très ennuyeuse et ennuyeuse.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

mauvais tours
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
Les mauvais tours du méchant ont terrifié les habitants du village.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

décontenancer
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
La question inattendue sembla décontenancer l'orateur.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

averse soudaine et intense
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
Le pique-nique a été gâché par une averse soudaine et intense.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

réconciliable
Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
Leurs différences sont réconciliables grâce à une communication honnête.
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

perdre
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
J'espère que je ne perds pas mes clés encore une fois.
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

jeep
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
La jeep a gravi la colline rocheuse sans difficulté.
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

mime; acteur de mime
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
Le mime de rue a diverti la foule avec sa routine de boîte invisible.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

fondamentalement
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Fondamentalement, le projet a été un succès malgré quelques petits problèmes.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

lié; associé
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Ces deux problèmes sont étroitement liés l'un à l'autre.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

sacerdotal
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Le rituel avait un caractère distinctement sacerdotal.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

frenétique
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
Le marché boursier a connu des transactions frénétiques après l'annonce.
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 /ɡreɪv/

Grave

tombe
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn
Example
The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.
La famille visitait la tombe de leur grand-père bien-aimé chaque dimanche.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilatéral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Les deux pays ont signé un accord commercial bilatéral.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

théocratie
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
Le pays était gouverné comme une théocratie où les dirigeants religieux avaient l'autorité suprême.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

méprisable
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
Ses actions imprudentes l'ont rendu méprisable aux yeux de ses collègues.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

farce
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
La réunion est devenue une vraie farce avec tout le monde qui se disputait.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

minuties
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
L'avocat s'est concentré sur les minuties du contrat.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

tigre
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
Le tigre chassait silencieusement à travers la jungle.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tituber
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Le vieil homme a titubé à travers la rue avec une canne.
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

pouvoir
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
La distribution du pouvoir assure l'efficacité.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
Le médecin a prescrit un comprimé sublingual pour une absorption plus rapide.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

apex, sommet, point culminant
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
Il a atteint l'apex de sa carrière.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Le python s'enroula autour de sa proie fermement.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

justification
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Il n'y a aucune justification pour un tel comportement grossier.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mon
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
C'est mon livre.
B2 noun θrets

threats

menaces
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
Les menaces à la sécurité alimentaire augmentent à l'échelle mondiale.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

chaussure lourde
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
Le fermier portait de vieux brogans pendant qu'il travaillait dans le champ.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

fondre
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
La glace a fondu au soleil.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

accord ou harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Les dirigeants ont travaillé pour la concorde internationale.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

pur
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Elle a ressenti une joie pure lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

vocabulaire
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
Lire chaque jour aide à améliorer votre vocabulaire.
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

clair
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
L'enseignant a donné une explication claire de la théorie.
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

orateur
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
L'orateur a prononcé un discours inspirant à la conférence.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

fou amoureux, obsédé
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
Il était complètement fou amoureux de son charme.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

quantité; nombre; volume
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
La quantité d'eau dans la bouteille est suffisante pour le voyage.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

composition; aligner
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
L'entraîneur a annoncé la composition avant le match.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

sénat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Le sénat a voté en faveur du nouveau projet de loi sur la santé.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

bringé
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
L'agriculteur possédait une vache bringée avec des rayures distinctes.
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

courge pointue
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
Maman a préparé du curry de courge pointue avec du poisson.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

propriétaire
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
Le propriétaire a accepté de réparer le système de chauffage cassé avant l'arrivée de l'hiver.
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulvériser
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
La machine peut pulvériser des pierres en poussière.
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

coréen
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
Nous sommes allés dans un restaurant coréen pour le dîner.
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.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

séance d'assemblée
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
La séance d'assemblée a discuté des défis mondiaux.
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

attrayant; intéressant; plaisant
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
Le jardin coloré semble très attrayant pour les visiteurs.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

éloge
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
L'acteur a reçu des éloges pour sa performance exceptionnelle.