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C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

fourrage, chercher de la nourriture
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
Les animaux cherchent leur nourriture pendant les mois d'hiver.
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

désagrément
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Nous nous excusons pour tout désagrément causé par le retard.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

perméer, envahir, se propager
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
Le parfum des fleurs fraîches a pénétré toute la pièce.
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

l'au-delà
Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
De nombreuses cultures ont des croyances différentes sur l'au-delà.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

endoctriner
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
Le régime a tenté d'endoctriner la jeunesse avec de la propagande.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lécher
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
Le chat a léché ses pattes propres.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

bec de perroquet
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
La fleur de bec de perroquet a une forme courbée unique qui en fait un ajout fascinant à tout jardin.
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

instruire
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
L'enseignant a instruit les élèves avec soin.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

fiançailles
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Leurs fiançailles ont été annoncées à tout le village.
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

opposition
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
L'opposition à la nouvelle loi était forte.
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.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

aberration, déviation, anomalie
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
Le scientifique a rejeté les données comme une aberration.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

résultat; conclusion
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
L'issue de la réunion a été une décision de reporter le projet.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Ma boîte de réception est pleine d'e-mails indésirables que je dois supprimer.
C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

prolongé, long, étendu
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Example
The negotiations were protracted over months.
Les négociations ont duré des mois.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

détails triviaux
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
Le quiz était rempli de détails triviaux sur les films et la musique.
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

plainte
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
Le responsable a reçu une plainte d'un client concernant un mauvais service.
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

malveillant
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
Le regard malveillant dans ses yeux effrayait les enfants.
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

taxi
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
Nous avons pris un taxi pour aller à l'aéroport.
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

contenir
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
Cette boîte contient des documents importants.
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

contusionner
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
Il s'est contusionné le bras lorsqu'il est tombé de son vélo.
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

obstacle
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
Le manque de fonds était un obstacle majeur pour le projet.
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

reste
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Il ne reste qu'un reste du mur ancien.
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

exponentiellement
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
L'adoption d'Internet croît de manière exponentielle dans le monde entier.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

principalement; en majorité; habituellement
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Les étudiants viennent principalement des écoles locales.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

bonheur
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

envoûter
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
La performance de la danseuse a enchanté le public.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

esclavage; captivité
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
Les gens se sont battus pour échapper à l'esclavage de l'oppression.
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

zone
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Les zones industrielles attirent les investissements.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

mug
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Elle a bu son café du matin dans une tasse en céramique.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

synergie, coopération
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
La synergie entre les deux entreprises a conduit à un partenariat réussi.
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

euphonie
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
Le discours de l'orateur était plein d'euphonie et de rythme.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

soutenir; sauvegarder; reculer
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Veuillez sauvegarder vos fichiers avant de mettre à jour le système.
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

intolérance
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
L'illibéralité des nouvelles lois a alarmé les citoyens.
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

accidentel
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
L'incendie a été causé par une étincelle accidentelle.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

épuisable
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
Le charbon et le pétrole sont des ressources épuisables.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

inverser
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Elle a rapidement inversé la voiture hors de l'allée.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

bonheur
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

obstacles
Meaning
Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.
Example
Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.
Les obstacles dans la vie mènent souvent à des leçons précieuses.
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

fille turbulente
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
La fille turbulente préférait grimper aux arbres plutôt que de jouer avec des poupées.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

exalter, honorer
Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
La communauté a exalté l'enseignant pour son dévouement.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

tournesol
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
Le champ de tournesols était magnifique sous la lumière éclatante du soleil.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

incohérent
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
Son explication était tellement incohérente que personne ne pouvait la suivre.
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

taille
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
Cette chemise est trop petite en taille pour moi.
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

dépresseur
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
L'alcool agit comme un dépresseur sur le système nerveux central.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

indifférent; sans tenir compte
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Tous les étudiants seront traités de manière égale, indépendamment de leurs antécédents.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

décapiter
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Le récit historique décrit comment le traître a été décapité comme punition.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

hymne national
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
L’hymne national a été joué avant le match international.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

compromettre
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Partager excessivement peut compromettre votre vie privée.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

bruine
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
La douce bruine a continué tout au long de la matinée, rendant tout brumeux.
A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

dessin animé
Meaning
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
Example
Children love watching cartoons on TV.
Les enfants adorent regarder des dessins animés à la télévision.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

coopératif
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Elle a été très coopérative pendant le processus d'entretien.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

mérité
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Son dévouement a mérité la reconnaissance de la communauté.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

trois copies
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
Les documents ont été préparés en triplicata pour un usage officiel.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

salaire; rémunération;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
L'entreprise a augmenté le salaire minimum pour tous les travailleurs.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

instable; peu fiable; qui ne fonctionne pas correctement
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
La vieille chaise était instable et tanguait chaque fois que quelqu'un s'y asseyait.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

cultiver
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Les agriculteurs cultivent du riz dans les champs.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

outils numériques
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Les écoles intègrent des outils numériques pour améliorer l'apprentissage.
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

autoritaire
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
Elle parla d'un ton autoritaire qui fit taire la pièce.
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

pomposité, arrogance
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
Son discours était plein de pomposité et d'arrogance.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nord-est
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
La tempête se déplace vers le nord-est.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

visqueux
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
La sève avait une texture visqueuse qui collait à ses mains.
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

clairement
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
Elle a parlé clairement pour que tout le monde puisse comprendre.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

récupération
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
Le système de récupération du cerveau aide à se souvenir des expériences passées.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

catholique
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Elle a des goûts catholiques en musique, appréciant tout, du jazz à l'opéra.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

imaginer
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Elle imagine un monde où tout le monde a un accès égal à l'éducation.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

indécent
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
Ses remarques indécentes ont embarrassé tout le monde à la table du dîner.
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

glacialement
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
Elle a répondu glaciellement à sa question.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

colosse
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein était un colosse dans le monde de la science.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

nid d'aigle
Meaning
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree
Example
The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.
Le nid d'aigle était perché au sommet de la falaise.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

fouiller de manière désordonnée
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Il a fouillé dans le tiroir pour ses clés.
C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

insuffisance
Meaning
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
Example
She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.
Elle luttait contre un sentiment d’insuffisance au travail malgré ses solides qualifications.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

pharmacie
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Je suis allé à la pharmacie acheter des antibiotiques.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

de manière non conventionnelle
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Elle s'habille de manière non conventionnelle, mélangeant des couleurs et des motifs audacieux qui surprennent tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

sans grâce
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
Son comportement sans grâce a embarrassé tout le monde à la fête.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

précipice
Meaning
A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.
Example
The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.
Les randonneurs étaient debout au bord du précipice, regardant la vallée en bas.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

patriarche
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
En tant que patriarche de la famille, il a résolu les conflits et a maintenu vivantes les traditions anciennes.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

simple
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Son explication était simple et claire.
B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

matières premières
Meaning
The basic material from which a product is made.
Example
The factory imports raw materials for production.
L'usine importe des matières premières pour la production.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

optique
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
Le nerf optique transporte les signaux de l'œil au cerveau.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

traverser
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Ils ont traversé le désert à dos de chameau.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

nuisible
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Fumer a des effets nuisibles sur la santé.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

médiocrité
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Il a refusé de se contenter de la médiocrité et a visé la grandeur.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

moquer
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Le bully a essayé de le provoquer avec des mots cruels.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

boire d'un coup
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Il a bu d'un coup une chope de bière après une longue journée.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

un poète inférieur ou trivial
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
Il a été moqué comme un poétasteur par les critiques littéraires.
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

échouer
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
Il a échoué à compléter la tâche à temps.
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

badigeonner
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Les enfants ont badigeonné la peinture partout sur les murs.
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

processus de production de cétones
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
La cétogenèse se produit lors du jeûne ou des régimes pauvres en glucides.
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

illégibilité
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
L'écriture du médecin était célèbre pour son illisibilité parmi le personnel de la pharmacie.
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
L'orateur a donné un compte rendu élogieux des réalisations du leader.
A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

théâtre
Meaning
a building or area for dramatic performances
Example
We are going to the theater tonight.
Nous allons au théâtre ce soir.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
J'adore le curry de poulet épicé avec du riz.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

insulte / remarque désobligeante
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Il a fait une remarque offensante sur son caractère.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

talent naturel
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Elle a un flair pour le design, créant toujours un travail visuellement impressionnant.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentable
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
L'entreprise est devenue très rentable après la mise en place de la nouvelle stratégie.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

chaîner
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Les anciennes régulations enchaînent les petites entreprises et ralentissent l'innovation.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chinois
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Nous sommes allés dans un restaurant chinois hier soir.
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

répertoire
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
Le théâtre a un répertoire de pièces classiques.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

désintérêt
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Son désintérêt pour le projet était évident.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

épargne
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Des habitudes régulières d'épargne assurent la sécurité financière.
A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

total
Meaning
the whole amount; complete
Example
The total cost was too high.
Le coût total était trop élevé.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

insignifiant
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.
La donation n'était pas insignifiante, bien qu'elle fût plus petite que prévu.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

bouilloire électrique
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
La bouilloire électrique s'éteint automatiquement lorsque l'eau commence à bouillir.
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

définition
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
Le dictionnaire donne une définition claire du mot.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

leader
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
Le leader a inspiré les gens.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

interface
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
L'interface utilisateur est conçue pour être intuitive et facile à utiliser.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

mogul
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
Il est devenu un mogul de la technologie en fondant une entreprise d'un milliard de dollars.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

une forme tordue ou pliée; l'action de tordre hors de la forme normale
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
La contorsion du gymnaste a étonné le public.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

incapacité
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
Son incapacité mentale l'a empêché de prendre des décisions importantes.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

tournoi
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
Le tournoi a montré un talent exceptionnel.
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

économe
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
Elle est très économe et économise toujours de l'argent pour l'avenir.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

prémonition
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
Le prophète a affirmé avoir la prémonition de l'événement.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

se déplacer de manière irrégulière
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Les enfants ont commencé à traîner derrière pendant la longue randonnée.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

posséder
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Elle possède une belle maison en ville.
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

contribuer
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Tout le monde a contribué de l'argent pour acheter un cadeau d'adieu pour l'enseignant.
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

contraindre
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
Les nouvelles régulations contraignent les entreprises à ne pas polluer l'environnement.
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

pandémie
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
La pandémie de COVID-19 a changé le monde de manière spectaculaire.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

insularité
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
L'insularité du groupe l'a empêché d'accepter de nouvelles idées.
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 /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

relatif à un fils ou une fille ; montrer du respect ou de l'affection envers les parents
Meaning
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
Example
He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.
Il a montré du respect filial en prenant soin de ses parents âgés.