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A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

famille
Meaning
A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Example
She spends most of her weekends with her family.
Elle passe la plupart de ses week-ends avec sa famille.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

maltraiter
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
La loi punit ceux qui maltraitent les animaux.
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

codicille
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
Il a ajouté un codicille à son testament pour inclure sa petite-fille.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

composer
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
Le poète a composé un sonnet sincère.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

tournage
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
Le tournage du film a pris plusieurs mois.
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

capillaire
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
L'oxygène passe du sang dans les tissus par les capillaires.
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

rouge incarnat
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
Le ciel est devenu rouge incarnat au coucher du soleil.
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

merveille
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
La vue depuis la montagne était une véritable merveille.
B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

orientation; leadership; conseil
Meaning
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction
Example
The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.
L'enseignant a fourni des orientations précieuses pour aider les étudiants à choisir leur parcours professionnel.
B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

négligemment
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
Il a laissé la porte ouverte négligemment.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

épuisé
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
Se sentir épuisé après le réveil est courant.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

exigeant
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Elle est très exigeante sur les vêtements qu'elle porte.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

voyant
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Elle portait un collier voyant qui jurait avec sa robe élégante.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

têtu; fait intentionnellement
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Sa désobéissance délibérée a conduit à une punition.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

diacritique
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
Le mot 'résumé' a des marques diacritiques qui changent sa signification de 'resume'.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

reportage
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Le magazine est connu pour son reportage détaillé sur les questions politiques.
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

anémomètre
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
Le scientifique a utilisé un anémomètre pour enregistrer la vitesse du vent pendant la tempête.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

urbain
Meaning
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
Example
Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.
Les zones urbaines ont souvent une densité de population plus élevée que les zones rurales.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

choyé
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
L'enfant choyé a toujours obtenu ce qu'il voulait.
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

amitié
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
Le traité a aidé à maintenir l'amitié entre les nations voisines.
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

éon
Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
Les dinosaures ont parcouru la Terre il y a des millions d'éons.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserablement
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
L'équipe a joué misérablement dans le championnat.
C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

constrict
Meaning
to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress
Example
The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.
Le serpent a contracté sa proie avant de l'avaler.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Le durian est connu comme le roi des fruits en Asie du Sud-Est malgré son odeur piquante.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

insignifiant, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Il se plaignait des détails triviaux du contrat.
A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

responsable; ayant des devoirs; fiable et digne de confiance
Meaning
accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy
Example
Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.
Les parents sont responsables de l'éducation et du bien-être de leurs enfants.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

réintégrer
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Le programme aide les prisonniers à se réintégrer dans la société.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

titane
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
L'entreprise a fait des efforts titanesques pour se développer sur de nouveaux marchés.
A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

talent
Meaning
natural aptitude or skill
Example
She has a great talent for painting.
Elle a un grand talent pour la peinture.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

boiteux; infirme
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
Le cheval blessé était boiteux et ne pouvait pas marcher correctement.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

occupé; impliqué; fiancé
Meaning
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Example
He is engaged in important research work.
Il est occupé dans une recherche importante.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

réprimander sévèrement
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
Le professeur a sévèrement réprimandé les étudiants pour ne pas avoir fait leurs devoirs.
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

causer une légère mais persistante gêne
Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
Un petit doute la perturbait dans son esprit.
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

oisillon
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
La mère oiseau a nourri le oisillon affamé avec des vers.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

bonhomie
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
La réunion était pleine de rires et de bonhomie.
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

ecclésiastique
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
Le conseil a été assisté par plusieurs ecclésiastiques de haut rang.
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Intégration. Unification.
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
L'intégration des réseaux améliorera la communication mondiale.
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

lubrification
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
La lubrification de la surface rendait la marche difficile.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

révision
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
La révision du contrat a pris plus de temps que prévu.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

fatigue
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
Le manque de sommeil conduit à une fatigue extrême.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

lustrer
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Les travailleurs ont lustré l'épée ancienne jusqu'à ce qu'elle brille comme neuve.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

rétablissement
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
Le patient est en rétablissement après la chirurgie.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xénophobe
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Les commentaires xénophobes du leader ont suscité l'indignation dans tout le pays.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

ancien
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Il est un ancien président de l'association.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

composition musicale (sonate)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Elle a joué une magnifique sonate de Beethoven au piano.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

ingrat
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
Elle sentit qu'il était ingrat pour toute l'aide qu'elle lui avait donnée.
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

inclure
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
Les détails mineurs ont été subsumés sous le sujet principal.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

conservatoire
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
Elle s'est formée comme pianiste au Conservatoire de Paris.
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

attentivement
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Elle écoutait attentivement chaque bruit dans la forêt sombre.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

pinson (petit oiseau chanteur)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Un pinson coloré s'est posé sur la branche chantant doucement.
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

sol
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Les enfants ont joué sur le sol près de la maison.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

afro-américain
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
Elle est fière de son héritage afro-américain.
A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

expérience
Meaning
practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement
Example
Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.
Ses années d'expérience en enseignement en ont fait une excellente mentore pour les nouveaux enseignants.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

discursif
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
Son style discursif a rendu la conférence difficile à suivre.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

choquant
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
La nouvelle de l'accident a choqué tout le monde.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

dissension
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
La réunion s'est terminée par une dissension parmi les membres du comité.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

désavouer
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
Il a désavoué toute implication dans le scandale.
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

underwrite

garantir un soutien financier
Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
La banque a accepté de souscrire à la nouvelle émission d'obligations de l'entreprise.
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

analyse
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Les scientifiques ont analysé l'échantillon de minerai pour la teneur en or.
C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

équivalent
Meaning
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
Example
His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Son refus de parler équivalait à une admission de culpabilité.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

sous-estimé
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Elle portait une robe élégante mais sous-estimée.
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.
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

acné
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
Un nettoyage régulier et une alimentation équilibrée peuvent aider à réduire l'acné.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

fraternité
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Les soldats ont partagé un fort sentiment de fraternité.
A1 noun /end/

End

fin; conclusion; terme;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
La fin du film était inattendue et a laissé tout le monde surpris.
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

rugueux; rugueux; dur
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
La surface rugueuse de la roche m'a blessé les mains.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

complexe
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
La relation entre la pauvreté et l'éducation est complexe.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

transcender
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Son effort pour transcender les méthodes traditionnelles était louable.
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 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

épaulette
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
L'épaulette de l'officier brillait sous la lumière du soleil.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

fiancée
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John a acheté une belle bague de fiançailles pour sa fiancée.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

monolithe
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
L'ancien monolithe est resté debout dans le désert pendant des siècles.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

homélie; discours religieux
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
Le prêtre a prononcé une homélie inspirante sur la compassion et le pardon lors du service du dimanche.
B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

exécution, mise en œuvre
Meaning
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
Example
The success of a project depends on its proper execution.
Le succès d'un projet dépend de sa bonne exécution.
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

culture
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
La culture de cultures biologiques a augmenté dans le monde entier.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

déchets; objets inutiles; bêtises
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
S'il vous plaît, jetez les déchets dans la poubelle.
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

ce que quelqu'un mérite, en particulier une punition ou une récompense
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Il a enfin eu ce qu'il méritait pour avoir triché à l'examen.
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

taciturne
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
C'était un homme taciturne qui parlait rarement lors des réunions.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

renforcer
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Le professeur a utilisé des exemples pour renforcer la leçon.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

polygone
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné un polygone coloré sur la toile.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

couper
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Les travailleurs ont coupé des bûches pour construire la cabane.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

circulaire
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
Les enfants étaient assis en disposition circulaire autour du feu de camp.
B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

accès
Meaning
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place
Example
Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.
Les étudiants ont accès à la bibliothèque 24 heures sur 24.
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

la possession d'actifs supérieurs aux passifs; capacité à rembourser les dettes
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
La solvabilité de l'entreprise s'est améliorée après la restructuration.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

cabine
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Ils ont passé le week-end dans une cabine confortable dans les montagnes.
B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

fiable
Meaning
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example
Reliable systems ensure efficiency.
Les systèmes fiables garantissent l'efficacité.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antispasmodique
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
Le médecin a prescrit un antispasmodique pour soulager la douleur.
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

personne assignée
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
L'assigné du contrat est responsable de toutes les obligations futures.
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

bonheur
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

un éclat faible
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Un éclat d'espoir brilla dans ses yeux.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

procureur
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
Le procureur a soutenu que le défendeur était coupable du crime.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

machine
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Cette machine à laver est très efficace.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

pente
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Ils ont grimpé prudemment la pente de la colline.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

philosophe
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Socrate était un philosophe célèbre de la Grèce antique.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

melon amer
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
Le melon amer est cuit avec des épices pour réduire son goût amer.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

attraper
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Il a essayé de saisir le ballon avant qu'il ne roule.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

causal
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
Il existe un lien causal entre le tabagisme et le cancer.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/

unfaltering

inébranlable
Meaning
Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating
Example
She continued with unfaltering determination.
Elle a continué avec une détermination inébranlable.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

poumon
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Fumer peut causer des dommages graves à vos poumons.
A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

je
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
Example
I am learning English every day.
Je suis en train d'apprendre l'anglais tous les jours.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

magicien
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Le magicien a sorti un lapin de son chapeau.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

exposer
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
L'enquête a exposé la vérité sur le scandale.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

multitude
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Une multitude de fans se sont rassemblés dans le stade.
B2 noun jiːld

yield

rendement, revenu
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
L'investissement a généré des rendements élevés l'année dernière.
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

ostracisme
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
L'étudiant a fait face à l'ostracisme après avoir enfreint les règles.
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

indice
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
Le détective a trouvé un indice près de la fenêtre.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

biseau
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
Le menuisier a biseauté les bords de la table.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

riz soufflé
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
J'aime manger du riz soufflé comme collation saine.
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

ruisseau
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
Nous sommes allés pêcher près du ruisseau près de notre maison.
A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

tricher
Meaning
to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage
Example
He cheats on the exam by copying answers.
Il triche à l'examen en copiant des réponses.
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

réaliste
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
La figurine en cire était si réaliste que les gens ont pensé que c'était une vraie personne.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

répétition; entraînement d'une performance
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
La dernière répétition avant la soirée d'ouverture s'est déroulée parfaitement.
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

démocrate
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
Il est un démocrate fort qui croit en l'égalité des droits.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspecter
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Il se livre souvent à de l'introspection avant de prendre des décisions importantes.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

mince
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Elle avait l'air mince dans sa nouvelle robe.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

tablette
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Elle a pris une tablette pour soulager son mal de tete.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

rossignol
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Le rossignol chanta doucement sous la lumière de la lune.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normaliser
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour normaliser les relations.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

superlatif
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Sa performance était superlative, lui valant une ovation debout.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

jongler
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
Il a essayé de jongler entre le travail, les études et les responsabilités familiales.