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A2 noun /faɪl/

File

lime
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Il a utilisé une lime métallique pour lisser les bords rugueux.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

pardonneur
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Elle a une nature pardonneuse et garde rarement des rancunes.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

syndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Le syndrome de Down affecte le développement physique et mental d'une personne.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

bienvenue
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Tu es toujours le bienvenu chez nous.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

nomenclature
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
La nomenclature chimique peut être difficile à comprendre pour les débutants.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

élargir
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Voyager peut élargir votre perspective sur différentes cultures.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

labyrinthe, réseau de passages complexes
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Les rues de la ville étaient comme un labyrinthe.
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

régent
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
Le prince a agi en tant que régent jusqu'à ce que le roi atteigne sa majorité.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

convexe, arrondi vers l'extérieur
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
La lentille a une forme convexe pour focaliser la lumière.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

désapprouver
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
Le professeur a fermement désapprouvé la triche lors des examens.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

amusement
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à la fête.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

gourmand
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
En tant que véritable gourmand, il n'a jamais manqué une occasion d'essayer de nouveaux plats.
B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

holistique
Meaning
Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.
Example
A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.
Une approche holistique de la santé prend en compte à la fois le corps et l'esprit.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

sous-vêtements
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Il a plié ses sous-vêtements soigneusement avant de les ranger.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

pousser
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Elle lui a donné un coup dans le bras pour attirer son attention.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

vanité
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Sa vanité l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses collègues.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

mort
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
La mort du grand leader a été pleurée par toute la nation.
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

iniquité
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
Le régime du dictateur était marqué par la corruption et l'iniquité.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

fortement
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Elle croit fortement au pouvoir de la pensée positive.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

allée privée
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
La voiture était garée dans l'allée privée près du jardin.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

écouter attentivement
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
Il écouterait attentivement les conseils de son mentor avant de prendre des décisions.
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

centime
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
Il a trouvé un centime sur le trottoir et a souri.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

anthropologie
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en anthropologie à l'université.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

fatigué et préoccupé
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Son visage fatigué révélait des années de lutte.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

chapiteau
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
La réception de mariage a eu lieu dans un chapiteau décoré.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

électronique
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Il a étudié l'électronique à l'université.
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

éradication
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
L'éradication du carbone est un objectif clé du projet.
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
Le tsunami a dévasté la ville côtière, laissant des milliers de personnes sans abri.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

supervision
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
La supervision de l'école est le devoir du principal.
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

variance
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
Il y a une grande variance dans les niveaux de performance des étudiants.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

raisin sec
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Elle a ajouté des raisins secs aux biscuits à l'avoine pour plus de douceur.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

gestionnaire
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
Le gestionnaire a approuvé le nouveau plan de projet.
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

édifiant
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
Le documentaire était à la fois divertissant et édifiant.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

moqueries amicales
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
Leur amitié était pleine de railleries légères.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

nonchalant
Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
Il a haussé les épaules avec nonchalance et s'en est allé.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

étonné; stupéfait;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
Je serais étonné si je savais ce qui s'est passé ici.
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.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

autopsie
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
Le médecin a pratiqué une autopsie sur le corps.
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

brûler légèrement
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
Le feu a brûlé ses sourcils.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

simple, sans décorations
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
La pièce était simple, avec seulement une table et une chaise.
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

législation
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
Le gouvernement a adopté une nouvelle législation pour protéger l'environnement.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

panique
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
L'alarme incendie a provoqué la panique parmi les étudiants.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

armoire
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Elle a rangé toutes les assiettes et les bols dans l'armoire de la cuisine.
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

jardin potager; jardin près de la cuisine
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropocentrisme
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
L'anthropocentrisme façonne souvent les politiques environnementales.
A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

grenouille
Meaning
a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land
Example
The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.
La grenouille a sauté du nénuphar dans l'étang.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

matériaux indésirables ou biens jetés par-dessus bord depuis un navire et échoués sur le rivage
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
La plage était couverte de jetsam après la tempête.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

étranger
Meaning
Belonging to or coming from another country.
Example
She loves studying foreign languages.
Elle adore étudier les langues étrangères.
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

désobligeant
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
Il a fait des remarques désobligeantes sur son adversaire.
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

prééminence
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
L'université a gagné la prééminence dans la recherche médicale.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

conscient
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Elle était complètement consciente après l'opération.
C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

jeter
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
L'équipage a dû jeter la cargaison pour sauver le navire qui coule.
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

violon
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Elle joue magnifiquement du violon dans l'orchestre.
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

accoutumer
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Il lui a fallu un moment pour s'adapter au nouvel environnement.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

masque
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Elle portait un masque pour se protéger de la poussière.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

sybarite
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
Le millionnaire était un véritable sybarite qui vivait uniquement pour le confort et le plaisir.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

corrompre
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
Le roman montre comment la richesse peut débaucher le caractère d'une personne.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

largeur; étendue
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
La largeur de la rivière est d'environ 50 mètres.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

ardu
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Grimper la montagne était une tâche ardue.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

insurmontable
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
L'équipe a fait face à des défis insurmontables lors de l'expédition.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

capricieux
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
Le marché boursier peut être capricieux, changeant de manière spectaculaire sans avertissement.
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abréger
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
Nous abrégons souvent 'Docteur' en 'Dr'.
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 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

période d'essai
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
Il a été mis en période d'essai pendant six mois.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

impactant
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Son discours impactant a poussé l'auditoire à passer à l'action.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

souvent
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
Je visite souvent mes grands-parents le week-end.
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

stagner
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
sans innovation, l'entreprise stagnnera.
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

appétit
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
La malbouffe augmente l'appétit de manière non naturelle.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

écologique
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La déforestation menace l'équilibre écologique de la planète.
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

évacuer
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
Les résidents ont été invités à évacuer l'immeuble après l'alarme incendie.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

processus de construction de la terre par dépôt de sédiments
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
L'aggradation aide à l'expansion naturelle des rives des rivières.
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

liberté
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
La liberté favorise l'expression de soi.
A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

environnement
Meaning
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example
Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
Protéger l'environnement est crucial pour les générations futures.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

enraciné
Meaning
Firmly established and unlikely to change.
Example
Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.
La corruption est profondément enracinée dans le système.
B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

découvrir
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or secret
Example
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
L'enquête a découvert de nouvelles preuves.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

enterrement
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
La cérémonie de l'enterrement a eu lieu l'après-midi.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

mépris
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Elle regarda la chambre en désordre avec du mépris.
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

trajectoire
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
Le satellite a suivi sa trajectoire prévue.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

éloigné
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
Ils sont restés dans un village éloigné pendant leur voyage.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

difficile à trouver
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
La solution au problème s'est avérée difficile à trouver.
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

inoffensif, analgésique
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
Les remarques anodines de l'orateur ont évité la controverse.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

improbable ou peu probable
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
Son explication pour son retard semblait invraisemblable.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implicite
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
Sa confiance en lui était implicite.
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

abstinence totale d'alcool
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
Il a pratiqué le teetotalisme toute sa vie.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

saigner
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Elle a commencé à saigner de la coupure sur son bras.
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

paradigme
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
Le paradigme de l'éducation change avec la technologie numérique.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

décentralisé
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
Le système décentralisé a permis un plus grand contrôle au niveau local.
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

éphémère
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
Le bonheur peut être éphémère, alors chérissez chaque moment.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

écosystème
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un écosystème équilibré est crucial pour la durabilité environnementale.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

intégrer
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
Le journaliste était intégré avec l'unité militaire.
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

balle
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
Les enfants ont joué avec une balle dans le parc.
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

activement
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
Il est activement impliqué dans les services communautaires.
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

une douleur aiguë ou un malaise émotionnel soudain
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
Elle a ressenti un pang de culpabilité après la dispute.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

mode de vie
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Un mode de vie sain comprend de l'exercice régulier et une alimentation équilibrée.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

bouilloire
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
La bouilloire électrique a sifflé lorsque l'eau a atteint le point d'ébullition.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

jargon
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
L'explication de l'avocat était pleine de jargon juridique.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

malléable
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
L'or est un métal très malléable utilisé dans la bijouterie.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

préliminaire; introductif; destiné à la préparation
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Elle a suivi des cours préparatoires avant l'examen final.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

charmant
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Son sourire charmant a immédiatement mis les invités nerveux à l'aise.
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

lésion
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
Le médecin a examiné attentivement la lésion de la peau.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

louche
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
Utilisez la louche pour servir la soupe chaude dans des bols.
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

dogmatiser
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
Le professeur avait tendance à dogmatiser sur les questions politiques.
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.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

injonction
Meaning
A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.
Example
The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.
Le tribunal a émis une injonction pour empêcher l'entreprise de polluer la rivière.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

sphère
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
La Terre est presque une sphère parfaite.
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

apothicaire
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
L'apothicaire du village a fourni des remèdes pour de nombreuses maladies courantes.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

jetée
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Les bateaux de pêche étaient amarrés à la jetée en bois près du port.
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

canadien
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
Elle aime la culture et les traditions canadiennes.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

insignifiant
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
L'erreur était mineure et insignifiante.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

message
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
J'ai reçu ton message et je répondrai bientôt.
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

agacer
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
Sa critique injuste a continué de la contrarier pendant des jours.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

oral; relatif à la bouche
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
L'examen oral évaluera vos compétences orales.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

sociabilité
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
Sa sociabilité l'a rendue populaire au bureau.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

se faufiler
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Il a essayé de se faufiler dans la maison sans réveiller personne.
B1 noun /juːˈten.səlz/

Utensils

ustensiles
Meaning
tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
Example
Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner.
Veuillez laver tous les ustensiles de cuisine après avoir préparé le dîner.
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

veste
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
Il portait une veste en cuir pour se protéger du vent froid.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

rentable
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Les solutions rentables bénéficient aux industries.
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.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

réalité virtuelle
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La réalité virtuelle (VR) est largement utilisée dans les jeux et les simulations de formation.