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A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

supplémentaire
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
Elle a apporté de la nourriture supplémentaire pour le pique-nique.
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

épidémie
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
L'épidémie de grippe a affecté des milliers de personnes à travers le pays.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

expulser
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
L'arbitre a dû expulser le joueur pour un comportement antisportif.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricité
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Son excentricité a fait de lui une personne à la fois admirée et incomprise.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

explosif
Meaning
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
Example
The situation became explosive after the argument.
La situation est devenue explosive après la dispute.
C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

émail
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
Le dentiste a expliqué que l'émail protège les dents contre la carie.
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

énonciation, prononciation claire
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
Son énonciation était claire pendant la présentation.
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

système économique
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
Le capitalisme, le socialisme et les économies mixtes sont des types de systèmes économiques.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

vue
Meaning
the ability to see; vision
Example
Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.
Les examens oculaires réguliers sont importants pour maintenir une bonne vue.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

s'attendre
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Je m'attends à ce que la réunion commence à 9 heures.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

élite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Seuls les élites ont été invités à l'événement exclusif.
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

extraire
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
Le professeur a essayé d'éduire une réponse de l'étudiant timide.
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

élogier
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Ils se sont réunis pour faire l'éloge de leur professeur bien-aimé.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

exploiter / utiliser
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
La société a été accusée d'exploiter le travail des enfants.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

plat principal
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
Le steak signature du restaurant a été servi en tant que plat principal.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

embrouiller
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
Le politicien était embourbé dans un grand scandale de corruption.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Terre; sol;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
Les astronautes pouvaient voir la Terre depuis leur vaisseau spatial en orbite.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

excrucier
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
La blessure l'excruciait avec une douleur insupportable.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

final
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
Le résultat final était meilleur que prévu.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

atroce
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour ses violations atroces de la sécurité.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

épistémologue
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
L'épistémologue a débattu sur la façon dont les humains peuvent vraiment savoir quelque chose avec certitude.
B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

évader
Meaning
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.
Il a essayé d'éviter la question en changeant de sujet.
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

ver de terre
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
Le jardinier était heureux de trouver de nombreux vers de terre dans le sol.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

élection
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
L'élection aura lieu le mois prochain.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

exceptionnel
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
Le talent exceptionnel stimule l'innovation.
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

assourdissant
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
Le bruit assourdissant de l'alarme incendie a surpris tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

aventure
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
Leurs escapades estivales comprenaient du camping et de l'escalade en montagne.
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.
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

personne qui organise et dirige une entreprise ou des entreprises
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
La jeune entrepreneuse a démarré sa propre entreprise technologique à l'âge de 22 ans.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

excès; surplus
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
Les excédents de nourriture de la fête ont été donnés au refuge local.
B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

émotionnel
Meaning
Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
Example
Visiting the burial site made him emotional.
Visiter le site de sépulture l'a rendu émotionnel.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

plage d'audition
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Les enfants ont chuchoté des secrets hors de portée de leurs parents.
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

euphorie, joie extrême, excitation
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
Gagner le championnat a provoqué un sentiment d'euphorie.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

ennui
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
Après des semaines à ne rien faire, il est tombé dans un profond ennui.
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

émigrant
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
L'émigrant a commencé une nouvelle vie au Canada.
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

manger
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
Nous mangeons le dîner à 19 heures.
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 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

divertir
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
Le comédien a diverti le public avec ses blagues.
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

ascenseur
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
Nous avons pris l'ascenseur jusqu'au dixième étage.
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

support pour toile
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
L'artiste a placé la toile sur le chevalet avant de commencer à peindre.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

évidentiel
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
L'avocat a présenté un soutien évident pour ses revendications.
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

exécrable
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
Le film était tellement exécrable que beaucoup de gens sont partis tôt du cinéma.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

élégant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe élégante à la fête.
C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

opportunisme
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
Il a agi par opportunisme politique plutôt que par principe.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

exotique et attirant
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
Le jardin était rempli de plantes exotiques provenant de pays tropicaux.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

essentiel
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
L'eau est essentielle pour la vie.
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

extrinsèque
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
Sa motivation était en grande partie extrinsèque, motivée par des récompenses et de la reconnaissance.
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

érosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
Les luttes de pouvoir conduisent souvent à l'érosion de l'humanité.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

détester
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
La communauté a détesté le politicien corrompu.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

effacer
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
Il a réussi à effacer le souvenir embarrassant de son esprit.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

encourager
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Les paroles de l'entraîneur ont encouragé l'équipe à jouer de manière agressive.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

révélation soudaine ou perspicacité
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Il a eu une épiphanie sur son véritable but dans la vie.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

engagement, participation
Meaning
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.
Example
Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.
L'engagement sur les réseaux sociaux aide les marques à se connecter avec leur public.
A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

vide; sans contenu
Meaning
containing nothing; vacant; without contents
Example
The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.
Le verre est vide et doit être rempli à nouveau.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

fait de terre ou d'argile; lié à la poterie
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
La cuisine avait de beaux pots en terre cuite pour le stockage.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

incarner
Meaning
To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
Example
She embodies the spirit of generosity.
Elle incarne l'esprit de générosité.
A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

onze
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
Il y a onze étudiants dans la classe.
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.
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 /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

évangéliste
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
L'évangéliste a voyagé à travers le pays en diffusant son message.
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

éduquer
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
Les parents doivent éduquer leurs enfants sur les habitudes saines.
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

éthique
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
Les considérations éthiques guident les décisions.
B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

effacer
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
Utilisez une gomme pour effacer les marques de crayon.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositif
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
Le professeur a donné une conférence expositive sur le sujet.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

évoquer
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
La vieille chanson a évoqué des souvenirs de son enfance.
C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

substance qui adoucit la peau
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
Elle a utilisé une crème émolliente pour traiter sa peau sèche.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

amerir
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
Le mauvais traitement a rendu les employés amers.
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

étrange
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
La maison abandonnée avait un étrange silence.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

efficace
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
Les politiques efficaces favorisent le succès organisationnel.
A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

divertissement
Meaning
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
Example
The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.
Le concert a offert un excellent divertissement pour toute la famille.
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

extirper
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
Le gouvernement a lancé un programme pour extirper la corruption des bureaux publics.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

encapsuler
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
L'introduction doit encapsuler les points principaux de l'article.
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

ère
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
Les dinosaures ont vécu il y a des millions d'années, dans une ère différente.
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

exploration
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
L'exploration spatiale a élargi notre compréhension de l'univers.
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

expulser
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
Le propriétaire a décidé d'expulser les locataires pour non-paiement du loyer.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

ère
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
La Renaissance fut une ère de grande réussite artistique et culturelle.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

un vrai casse-pied; une horreur visuelle
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
Le bâtiment abandonné est devenu un vrai casse-pied dans le quartier.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

emblème
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
La colombe est un emblème de la paix.
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

effet; résultat; conséquence
Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
Le nouveau médicament a eu un effet positif sur la récupération du patient.
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

sans fin; infini; illimité
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
L'océan semblait sans fin depuis le rivage.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

captiver
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
La performance du magicien a captivé l'audience.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

épicurien
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
Le chef a préparé un festin épicurien pour les invités.
A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

manger
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
Ils étaient en train de manger le dîner lorsque le téléphone a sonné.
A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

entrer
Meaning
to go into; to come or go inside
Example
Please knock before you enter the room.
S'il vous plaît, frappez avant d'entrer dans la pièce.
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

céramique
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
Le magasin a exposé de beaux pots et bols en céramique.
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

exempté
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
Les étudiants ayant de bonnes notes sont exemptés de l'examen final.
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

employeur
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
L'employeur a promis de meilleurs avantages pour attirer des travailleurs qualifiés.
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

assimiler
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
Beaucoup de gens assimilent la richesse au succès.
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

éphémère
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
La beauté des fleurs de cerisier est éphémère.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

complet; entier; non divisé
Meaning
complete; whole; not divided or in parts
Example
She read the entire book in one sitting.
Elle a lu tout le livre en une seule fois.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

exorbitant
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
L'hôtel a facturé un prix exorbitant pour une chambre basique.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

extrajudiciaire
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Les militants ont condamné les meurtres extrajudiciaires.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

s'écrier
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
Elle s'est exclamée de joie en voyant le cadeau.
B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

preuve
Meaning
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Example
The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.
Le détective a trouvé une preuve cruciale qui a résolu le cas mystérieux.
A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

événements
Meaning
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Example
Several events were held across the country.
Plusieurs événements ont eu lieu à travers le pays.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

engager
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
Le professeur a essayé d'engager les élèves dans la discussion.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

nid d'oiseau de proie
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
Le faucon a défendu son nid férocement.
B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

économique
Meaning
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example
The issue had significant economic implications.
Le problème avait des implications économiques majeures.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

partout
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Internet nous permet de nous connecter avec des gens partout.
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

émancipation
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
L'émancipation des esclaves a été un moment significatif dans l'histoire américaine.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Le patient a souffert d'une embolie pulmonaire fatale.
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

émasculer
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
La critique constante a émoussé sa confiance.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

urgence
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
En temps de guerre, l'urgence de la situation nécessite des décisions rapides.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

estimer
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
L'ingénieur a estimé le coût du projet à 5 millions de dollars.
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

éducation
Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
L'éducation de qualité est la clé du progrès.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

graver
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
L'artiste a gravé ses initiales dans le verre.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

exsuder
Meaning
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
Example
He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.
Il exsude de la confiance chaque fois qu'il parle en public.
B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

précis; exact; totalement correct
Meaning
precise; accurate; completely correct
Example
Please give me the exact time of the meeting.
Veuillez me donner l'heure exacte de la réunion.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

expertise
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Son expertise en design graphique est largement reconnue.
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

effort
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
L'effort pour innover dans le tourisme spatial est ambitieux.
B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

gagnant
Meaning
A person who earns money through work or business
Example
She is the primary earner in her family.
Elle est la principale gagnant de sa famille.
B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

émotions
Meaning
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example
Emotions ran high during the protests.
Les émotions étaient fortes pendant les manifestations.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

équation
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Il a résolu l'équation pour trouver la valeur de x.
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

tourbillon
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
Le canoë a été pris dans un tourbillon près des rochers.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

évolution
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
La théorie de l'évolution explique comment les espèces changent au fil du temps.
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

endémique
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
Le tigre du Bengale est endémique du sous-continent indien.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Calme mental, maîtrise de soi et équilibre, surtout dans une situation difficile
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Elle a géré la nouvelle avec une equanimité remarquable.
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

amaigrir
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Les prisonniers ont été amaigris après des mois sans nourriture appropriée.
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

aigle
Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
L'aigle a volé haut au-dessus des montagnes.
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

épître
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
Il a écrit une longue épître à son ami au sujet de ses voyages.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

reflux; marée descendante
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Les pêcheurs ont attendu le reflux avant de retourner à la rive.