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B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

avant tout; principalement
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
D'abord et avant tout, nous devons garantir la sécurité.
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

armes
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
Les soldats ont emporté leurs armes à la bataille.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

rameau
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Elle a cassé une petite branche de l'arbre pour l'utiliser comme bâton.
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

district
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Elle vit dans le district nord de la ville.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

son
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
L'entreprise a changé son logo l'année dernière.
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

dénommer
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
La monnaie a été dénommée en dollars.
B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

technologies écologiques
Meaning
Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Example
Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.
Les technologies écologiques peuvent réduire la pollution.
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

avec colère
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
Elle a nié les accusations avec colère.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

contrebalancer
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
Les avantages de la nouvelle politique contrebalancent ses inconvénients.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

violation de données
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Une violation de données a exposé les mots de passe de millions d'utilisateurs.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

fossette
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Ses adorables fossettes apparaissaient chaque fois qu'elle souriait aux enfants.
C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

annales
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
Son nom sera gravé dans les annales de la science.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

expansif
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
Ils ont apprécié la vue expansive depuis le sommet de la colline.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

réglementaire
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
Le gouvernement applique des politiques réglementaires pour la stabilité financière.
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

étendre
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
L'entreprise a décidé d'étendre la date limite pour le projet.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

absorbée
Meaning
to absorb all the attention or interest of someone
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Elle était tellement absorbée dans le livre qu'elle a oublié l'heure.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

effets négatifs
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
L'utilisation du plastique a des effets négatifs sur l'environnement.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

flexion
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Le médecin a testé la flexion du genou du patient lors de l'examen.
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

étirer
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
La famille a essayé de faire durer ses économies pendant les mois difficiles.
C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

nécessaire; requis
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
De bonnes compétences en communication sont nécessaires pour ce travail.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destructeur
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
L'ouragan a été très destructeur pour les zones côtières.
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

raide, excessif
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Les randonneurs ont grimpé un sentier raide de montagne.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

morgue
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
La police a emmené le corps à la morgue pour identification.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

file; rangée
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
Nous avons dû attendre dans une longue file pour acheter des billets pour le film.
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

bagarre
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
Deux joueurs se sont battus sur le terrain après la faute.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

se poser sur quelque chose de haut ou étroit
Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
L'oiseau s'est perché sur la clôture.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

topaze
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
La couronne de la reine était décorée d'un magnifique topaze bleu.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

comparer
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Je vais comparer ces deux produits avant d'acheter.
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

rétentif
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
Les étudiants ayant une mémoire rétentive excellent dans leurs études.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

votif
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
Elle a allumé une bougie votive dans l'église comme prière.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

planisphère
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
L'astronome a utilisé un planisphère pour identifier les constellations.
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

militaire
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
L'armée a été appelée pour assistance.
A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

sonner
Meaning
to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
Example
The bell rings every hour.
La cloche sonne chaque heure.
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

pasteur
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
Le pasteur a prononcé un sermon plein de compassion.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

fatigué
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Je suis trop fatigué pour continuer à travailler.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

unanimité
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
Le comité a atteint l'unanimité sur la nouvelle politique.
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

stabiliser
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour stabiliser l'économie.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

instructif
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
La conférence était très instructive et captivante.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

compétence indispensable
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.
L'alphabétisation numérique est une compétence indispensable au XXIe siècle.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

pièce de dix cents
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Il m'a donné une pièce de dix cents pour l'appel téléphonique.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

émaner
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
Une douce fragrance émana du jardin.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

personne paranoïaque
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
La personne paranoïaque a refusé de quitter sa maison, craignant que tout le monde soit contre lui.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

dégénérescence / altération
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Les critiques ont qualifié le remake de bastardisation du film original.
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

résine
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
L'artisan a utilisé de la résine naturelle pour faire briller la sculpture.
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

inutile; vain; futile;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
Après des heures de recherche, leurs efforts se sont avérés inutiles.
A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

approprié
Meaning
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality
Example
He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.
Il s'est assuré de porter des vêtements appropriés pour l'entretien.
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

coréen
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
Nous sommes allés dans un restaurant coréen pour le dîner.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

réservation
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
J'ai fait une réservation au restaurant pour ce soir.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

crédibilité
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Sa crédibilité en tant que leader reste incontestée.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

franchement; ouvertement;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Franchement, je pense que ce plan a besoin de plus de considération.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

faire un bruit aigu et grincant
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
La vieille porte a craqué quand elle l'a ouverte.
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

identité
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
Le jour renforce notre identité nationale.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

communautaire
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Les villageois ont travaillé ensemble dans le jardin communautaire.
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

levier actionné par le pied
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Il appuya fort sur la pédale du vélo.
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

peut-être; probablement;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
Il pourrait probablement pleuvoir demain.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

idéal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Cet endroit est idéal pour un pique-nique.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

repentance
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Son véritable repentir a ému tout le monde dans la salle d'audience.
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

rafale
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
Une rafale soudaine a surpris les marins.
C1 noun ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

insightfulness

perspicacité, capacité d'analyse
Meaning
The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
Example
His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem.
Sa perspicacité a aidé à résoudre le problème complexe.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

mue de peau / zone marécageuse
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Le serpent s'est débarrassé de sa vieille peau.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

inopportun
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
Sa remarque inopportune a gâché l'ambiance de la réunion.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

malchance
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Par malchance, il a raté le dernier train pour rentrer chez lui.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

en privé; de manière confidentielle
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Elle lui a parlé en privé de la question.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

poulet
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Le poulet pondait des œufs frais chaque matin.
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

résoudre
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
Le détective a finalement résolu l'affaire mystérieuse.
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

optimisé, amélioré, plus efficace
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
Le système a été optimisé pour des performances plus rapides.
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

empreinte carbone
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
Réduire l'empreinte carbone est essentiel pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

instrument qui enregistre les variations de pression atmosphérique
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Le scientifique a vérifié le barographe pour les variations de pression.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

citron doux
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Le jus de citron doux était rafraîchissant lors d'une journée chaude.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

transformer en activités supérieures
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Elle a sublimé sa colère en peignant de beaux paysages.
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

erroné, incorrect
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
Ses hypothèses étaient complètement erronées.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

consternation; alarme
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
À notre consternation, le concert a été annulé en raison de conditions météorologiques sévères.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

impraticable
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
La route est devenue impraticable après la forte neige.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

infidèle
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
Dans des contextes historiques, les croisés se référaient souvent à leurs ennemis comme des infidèles.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

gare
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Nous sommes arrivés à la gare juste à temps pour le train.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

cloque
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
Le médecin a examiné la cloque sur son bras.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

familier
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Ses expressions familières ont rendu le discours plus accessible.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

attendre
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Il a décidé d'attendre son moment avant de faire un mouvement.
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

vendeur
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
Le vendeur de voitures a offert une réduction pour attirer les clients.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

savoureux; élégant; de bon goût
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
Elle a décoré sa maison de manière très élégante.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

fraude
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
L'entreprise a été enquêtée pour fraude à la carte de crédit et blanchiment d'argent.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

disputer
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Les deux voisins se sont disputés pendant des heures au sujet de la ligne de propriété.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

sage
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Il a été sage de sa part d'économiser de l'argent pour l'avenir.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

misanthrope
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
L'homme âgé était considéré comme un misanthrope qui évitait tous les rassemblements sociaux.
C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

événement
Meaning
an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring
Example
The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.
L'occurrence des tremblements de terre est courante dans cette région.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mangue
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
La mangue est connue comme le roi des fruits.
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

examen oral
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Les épreuves de Viva Voce évaluent les compétences en communication.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

sang bleu
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Elle venait d'une famille de sang bleu avec des siècles d'héritage royal.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

eux-mêmes
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Ils ont résolu le problème eux-mêmes.
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

vase à fleurs
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
Elle a mis de belles roses dans le vase à fleurs sur la table.
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

paralysie
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
L'accident l'a laissé avec une paralysie dans les jambes.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

civique
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
Le maire a encouragé les gens à participer aux activités civiques.
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

objectif
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
L'objectif principal est de tester la durabilité.
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 /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

ranci
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
La pièce sentait le ranci après avoir été fermée pendant des mois.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

bonheur
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

chaudron
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
La sorcière remuait sa potion dans un grand chaudron.
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

fuir
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
Les villageois ont dû fuir pendant l'inondation.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
L'égalité raciale est un problème important dans de nombreuses sociétés.
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

saillie
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
Le surplomb fournit de l'ombre en été.
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

carnivore
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
Les lions sont des animaux carnivores qui chassent d'autres animaux pour se nourrir.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numineux
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
Le temple avait une atmosphère numineuse qui inspirait l'émerveillement.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

glouton
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
Son appétit glouton a choqué tout le monde à la table du dîner.
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

faciliter
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
Une bonne infrastructure facilite la croissance économique.
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

inflexibilité
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
L’inflexibilité des règles a causé des retards inutiles.
B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

aîné
Meaning
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
Example
We should always respect our elders.
Nous devons toujours respecter nos aînés.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

incontrôlé
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
L'incendie de forêt s'est propagé de manière incontrôlée, causant des dommages étendus.
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

sous, en dessous
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
Les clés étaient cachées sous la pile de papiers.
B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

finaliser
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
Le traité a été finalisé après les discussions.
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 /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

sans but; sans objectif
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
Il se promenait dans la ville de manière sans but.
C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

eaux usées ou polluées
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
Les effluents des usines contaminent les rivières et les lacs voisins.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

relatif à un festival, festif
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
La salle a été décorée de manière festive pour le mariage.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

léopard
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
Le léopard a grimpé à l'arbre pour se reposer à l'ombre.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

à saveur intense
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Il préfère un vin rouge à saveur intense avec son dîner.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

coma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
Le patient est resté dans le coma pendant plusieurs semaines.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

émanciper
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La loi a été conçue pour émanciper les esclaves et leur accorder la pleine citoyenneté.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

ouvertement; publiquement
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Elle a parlé ouvertement de ses luttes avec la santé mentale.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

agronome
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
L'agronome a suggéré de nouvelles méthodes pour améliorer les rendements du riz.
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

voile; masque; voile de mariée;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
La mariée portait un beau voile blanc pendant la cérémonie.