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C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

exciser
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
Le chirurgien a excisé la tumeur avec succès.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrait, résumé
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
L'artiste est connue pour ses peintures abstraites.
B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

invention
Meaning
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
Example
The invention revolutionized communication.
L'invention a révolutionné la communication.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

chaos
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
La protestation a tourné au chaos lorsque la foule s'est heurtée à la police.
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

progéniture
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
L'oiseau a nourri soigneusement sa progéniture.
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

fr_translation
Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrique
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné des cercles concentriques sur la toile.
A1 noun /striːt/

street

rue
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
Il marchait dans la rue jusqu'au parc.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

crépuscule
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Nous avons marché chez nous ensemble dans le calme du crépuscule.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

profond
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
Le discours a eu un impact profond sur l'auditoire.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

pente
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
Le cycliste a eu du mal à monter la pente raide de la colline.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

lié aux femmes, côté maternel
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Elle venait du côté maternel d'une famille noble.
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

usure
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
La loi interdit strictement l'usure.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

cercle
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Les enfants étaient assis dans un cercle.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornade
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
La tornade a détruit plusieurs maisons dans le village
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

secret
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
L'espion a mené une opération secrète derrière les lignes ennemies.
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

exubérance
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
L'enthousiasme de l'enseignante a inspiré ses élèves.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

pâtes
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Nous avons mangé des pâtes crémeuses pour le dîner hier soir.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudent
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
C'était imprudent de conduire par un temps aussi orageux.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinité, concentration de sel
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
La salinité de l'océan varie en fonction de la profondeur et de la localisation.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

en morceaux
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
L'empire ancien a été déchiré en morceaux par la guerre.
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

recyclage
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
Le recyclage du plastique aide à réduire les déchets.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

bonheur
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

couleur cendrée
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
Le vieux bâtiment avait des murs de couleur cendrée qui avaient besoin d'être peints.
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

fermer, près
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
Veuillez fermer la porte lorsque vous partez.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

cheville
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Il a tordu sa cheville en jouant au football.
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

véritablement
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Véritablement, je vous le dis, c'est la vérité.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

désintérêt
Meaning
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
Example
She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.
Elle a montré un désintérêt évident à rejoindre la réunion.
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

estimé
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
Le coût estimé du projet est de cinq millions de dollars.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

corne de cerf
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
Les cornes de cerf devenaient plus grandes chaque année.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

prototype
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
L'entreprise a construit un prototype du nouveau smartphone avant la production en série.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

demander
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Elle a demandé des informations sur l'offre d'emploi.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

conforme
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
Elle était conforme à toutes les exigences de sécurité.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

inutile
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Sa tentative inutile de réparer la machine n'a fait que perdre du temps.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

mec
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
Ce mec là-bas est mon meilleur ami.
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

législature
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
Le législateur rédige des lois pour la gouvernance.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administratif
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Les réformes administratives améliorent l'efficacité.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

revigorant
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Les randonneurs ont apprécié l'air vivifiant de la montagne.
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

citation judiciaire
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
Le témoin a reçu une citation judiciaire pour comparaître au tribunal la semaine prochaine.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

intensif
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
Elle a suivi un cours intensif d'anglais avant de partir à l'étranger.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

traître
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
Il a été qualifié de traître après avoir rejoint le parti politique rival.
A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

assiette
Meaning
a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
Example
Please put the rice on your plate.
S'il vous plaît, mettez le riz dans votre assiette.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

oiseau phénix
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
La légende dit que le phénix renaît de ses cendres tous les 500 ans.
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

correct
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
La réponse qu'elle a donnée était correcte.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

cri de désapprobation/son de mise en garde
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
Le public a commencé à huer la mauvaise performance.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

aimer
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
J'aime lire des livres pendant mon temps libre.
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

béatifique
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
Elle avait un sourire béatifique après avoir entendu les bonnes nouvelles.
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

route indirecte
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
Il a pris une route indirecte pour éviter le trafic.
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

protester
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
Les citoyens ont protesté contre la nouvelle politique fiscale.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

haine
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Sa haine de l'injustice l'a motivé à devenir avocat des droits de l'homme.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

insécuritaire
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Elle se sentait insécure par rapport à sa performance dans l'examen.
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

adulterer
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour avoir adultéré ses produits avec des produits chimiques bon marché.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

acide citrique
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Ajoutez une pincée d'acide citrique pour préserver la couleur de la confiture de fruits.
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

dextérité
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
Sa dextérité avec les mots a impressionné le public.
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

à contrecœur
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
Elle a accepté d'aider au projet à contrecœur.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

soupirer
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Elle a soupiré de soulagement lorsqu'elle a entendu la bonne nouvelle.
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

incursion militaire
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
L'incursion militaire a causé une dévastation généralisée.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

irrécupérable
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
Les documents ont été perdus de manière irrécupérable après l'incendie.
C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

introduire
Meaning
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
Example
The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.
Le médecin a introduit soigneusement l'instrument dans la plaie.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

grandiloquent
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
Le politicien a donné un discours grandiloquent plein de promesses.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

malapropisme
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Il est célèbre pour son malapropisme lorsqu'il parle en public.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

traduction
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
Elle a terminé la traduction du livre en deux mois.
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

avertissement
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
La proposition a été acceptée avec un avertissement.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

approbation
Meaning
A public or official statement of support or approval.
Example
The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.
L'approbation de la célébrité a augmenté les ventes du produit.
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

sorcellerie
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
Dans les temps anciens, de nombreuses personnes croyaient à la sorcellerie.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

défendable
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
Son argument était fort et défendable au tribunal.
C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

dommages irréversibles
Meaning
Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.
Example
Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.
Le changement climatique cause des dommages irréversibles aux écosystèmes.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

illibéral
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
Le gouvernement a été critiqué pour ses politiques illibérales.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

ascétique
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Il vivait une vie ascétique dans les montagnes, loin des conforts mondains.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

interdiction
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Le gouvernement a annoncé l'interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics.
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

personne expérimentée / ancien militaire
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
Il est un vétéran de l'industrie du logiciel.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

stagnant; immobile; sans développement
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
L'eau stagnante dans l'étang était recouverte d'algues.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

déformer
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
La chaleur intense a commencé à déformer le récipient en plastique.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

syllelogisme
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
Le philosophe a expliqué le concept du syllogisme en utilisant des exemples simples.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

consensus
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Un consensus a été atteint après une longue délibération.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

connexion; lien;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Il existe un lien clair entre l'éducation et le développement économique.
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

bouteille
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
Elle a bu de l'eau dans une bouteille en plastique.
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

question; phrase interrogative;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
Le professeur a posé une question difficile pendant l'examen.
B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

adieu
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
L'entreprise a organisé une fête d'adieu pour le directeur partant.
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

volage
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
Le politicien a été exposé comme un célèbre volage.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

inestimable
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
Son conseil s'est avéré inestimable pour mon succès.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

poulain
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
Le fermier a entraîné le jeune poulain à accepter une selle.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusif
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
Le roman est plein de passages allusifs qui font référence à la littérature classique.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

véridique
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Elle a donné un récit véridique de ce qui s'est passé ce jour-là.
B1 verb /træk/

track

suivre
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
Quelqu'un peut facilement suivre votre emplacement sur les réseaux sociaux.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

faillite
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
L'entreprise a déclaré faillite après des mois de difficultés financières.
B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

raisonnable; sensé; pratique
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
Il serait raisonnable de prendre un parapluie car il pourrait pleuvoir.
C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

censurer, critiquer sévèrement
Meaning
to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval
Example
The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.
Le comité a censuré le politicien pour sa mauvaise conduite.
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

diligent
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
Elle est une étudiante diligente qui étudie tous les jours.
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

intelligence artificielle
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
L'intelligence artificielle révolutionne l'éducation grâce à l'enseignement intelligent.
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

historique
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
Le musée possède une grande collection de documents historiques.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

libéraliste
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Il est un libéraliste bien connu qui défend les droits de l'homme.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

dernier
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
La voiture la plus arrière du convoi est tombée en panne en premier.
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

séditieux
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
L'activiste a distribué des tracts séditieux parmi la foule.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

bonheur
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
Elle ne pouvait cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

à
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
Elle va au marché.
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

petit récipient pour conserver l'hostie consacrée
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
Le prêtre a placé l'hostie consacrée dans le pyx avant de rendre visite aux malades.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

triste; morne; sans joie
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
La vieille maison paraissait triste et abandonnée sous la pluie hivernale.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

hypocrite
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Il est hypocrite de prêcher l'honnêteté tout en mentant soi-même.
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

lion
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
Le lion a rugi fort dans la savane.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

délai temporaire / suspension de la punition
Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
Le prisonnier a obtenu un sursis de dernière minute avant l'exécution.
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.
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

savoir
Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
Je sais la réponse à cette question.
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

dégradé
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
Les villageois ont été forcés de vivre dans des conditions dégradées.
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

consommateur
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
L'entreprise se concentre sur la compréhension des besoins des consommateurs.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

harmonieux
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Les voix du chœur étaient harmonieuses et remplissaient la salle de beauté.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

plage
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Ils ont passé la journée à se détendre sur la plage.
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

tubéreuse
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
Les fleurs de tubéreuse ont rempli l'air du soir de leur parfum céleste.
B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

calmement
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.
Elle a parlé calmement malgré sa colère.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

surpasser
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
Elle essaie toujours de surpasser ses camarades de classe lors des examens.
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

fasciner
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
Il était fasciné par sa beauté.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

sens; signification; objectif
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
L'enseignant a expliqué la signification du mot difficile aux élèves.
B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

représenter
Meaning
to act or speak on behalf of someone or something
Example
He will represent our company at the conference.
Il représentera notre entreprise à la conférence.
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

inhaler
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Prenez une grande respiration et inhalez lentement.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

expéditeur
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
L'expéditeur a envoyé les marchandises à l'entrepôt.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

expulser
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
L'étudiant a été expulsé de l'école pour mauvaise conduite.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

évaluation
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Une évaluation précise aide à déterminer la durabilité des ressources.
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

cultures intercalaires
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
Les cultures intercalaires peuvent aider à améliorer la fertilité du sol et à contrôler les ravageurs.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

finances
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
L'entreprise a obtenu des financements d'une grande banque.
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

affection; tendresse
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
Elle a une profonde affection pour sa grand-mère.