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A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

oublier
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
N'oubliez pas de fermer la porte lorsque vous partez.
C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

corrélatif
Meaning
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
Example
The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.
L'augmentation de la température est corrélative à la fonte des glaciers.
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

jachère
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
Les agriculteurs laissent leurs champs en jachère pour restaurer la fertilité du sol.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

bivouac
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Les grimpeurs ont installé un bivouac sur le flanc de la montagne.
B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

anticiper
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
Nous anticipons une grande foule à l'événement.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

inconfortable; gênant
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
La chaise était tellement inconfortable que je ne pouvais pas m'asseoir dessus pendant plus de dix minutes.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

relatif à l'aurore
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Les scientifiques ont observé une activité aurorale dans le ciel nocturne.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

dépendance
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Sa dépendance à la technologie rendait difficile de travailler sans internet.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

involontairement; par erreur
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
Elle a accidentellement supprimé le fichier important en nettoyant son ordinateur.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

résidentiel
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
L'institution était entièrement résidentielle.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

éclore
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
L'oiseau va éclore de son œuf bientôt.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

critique sévère ou punition
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
La sévère castigation du manager a choqué toute l'équipe.
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

contextuel
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
La signification contextuelle change en fonction de l'utilisation.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

poisson grimpeur
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
Le poisson grimpeur peut se déplacer d'un étang à l'autre en grimpant aux arbres.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

arrêter
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Veuillez arrêter de parler pendant le film.
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drastique; sévère; ayant un impact fort
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
L'entreprise a pris des mesures drastiques pour réduire les coûts.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

éblouissant
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
La vue du sommet de la montagne était absolument éblouissante.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

élucider, clarifier
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Le professeur a élucidé la théorie avec des exemples simples.
A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

lapin
Meaning
A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail
Example
The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.
Le lapin a couru rapidement dans la forêt.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

herbivore
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Les vaches sont des animaux herbivores qui paissent de l'herbe.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

inconscient; évanoui
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
Le patient était inconscient pendant plusieurs heures après l'opération.
C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

kedgeree
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
Le menu du petit-déjeuner proposait un kedgeree traditionnel avec du haddock fumé et des œufs.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

soldats
Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
Les soldats marchaient fièrement dans la rue.
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.
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

dire improvisé
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
Le comédien a improvisé une blague lorsque le microphone a échoué.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

incongruité
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
L'incongruité de son humeur joyeuse pendant les funérailles a choqué tout le monde.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

tenir
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
s'il vous plaît, tenez ma main.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

jeter
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Elle a décidé de jeter les vieux vêtements.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

podiatre
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
J'ai un rendez-vous chez le podiatre pour la douleur à la cheville.
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

grande tristesse; douleur profonde
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
La famille était accablée de chagrin après avoir perdu leur animal bien-aimé.
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

économie
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
Une économie stable est essentielle pour la croissance nationale.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

imputer
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
Ils ont imputé le succès de l'entreprise à un bon leadership.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

hypocrite
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Il est hypocrite de prêcher l'honnêteté tout en mentant soi-même.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

répression
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
La répression du gouvernement de la liberté d'expression a déclenché des protestations généralisées.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

hibou
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
Le hibou hululait doucement dans l'obscurité de la forêt.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

battement du cœur
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotter les yeux aide à normaliser le battement du cœur.
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

dépasser
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
Le jeune cavalier a réussi à dépasser ses concurrents dans la course.
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

sans précédent
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
Les avancées sans précédent en science ont changé la vie humaine.
A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

agréable; plaisant
Meaning
pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure
Example
The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.
Le film était très agréable et a fait rire tout le monde.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

impertinence
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
Le professeur a été choqué par l'impertinence de l'étudiant.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plénier
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
Le comité a tenu une séance plénière pour discuter de toutes les questions importantes.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

bonheur
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

bonheur
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

influent
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
Le locuteur influent a captivé toute l'audience.
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

concierge; gardien; gestionnaire
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
Le concierge de l'école veille à ce que tous les bâtiments soient propres et sécurisés.
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

calvinisme
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
Le calvinisme a joué un rôle majeur dans la formation de la théologie protestante.
C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

plaignant
Meaning
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
Example
The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.
Le client plaintif continuait à trouver des défauts dans chaque détail.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

dans l'ensemble; complètement; totalement
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
Le projet a coûté dans l'ensemble cinq mille dollars.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

réticent
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
Le témoin était réticent à propos de ce qu'il avait vu.
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

avril
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
Avril est connu pour son agréable temps printanier.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

désapprouver
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Plusieurs membres ont exprimé un désaccord avec la décision majoritaire.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

destruction
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
Le tribunal a puni l'entreprise pour la spoliation des preuves.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

bibliographie
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Le rapport inclut une bibliographie détaillée à la fin.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

avantage; bénéfice
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Avoir un diplôme universitaire vous donne un avantage sur le marché du travail.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

multilingue
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Elle a grandi dans une maison multilingue.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

support métallique
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
L'étagère était maintenue par un support métallique solide.
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

extrêmement drôle
Meaning
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.
Les blagues du comédien étaient absolument extrêmement drôles.
C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

d'ailleurs
Meaning
by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
Example
Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?
D'ailleurs, savais-tu qu'elle avait étudié à Paris ?
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

non pertinent
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
L'éditeur a supprimé les détails non pertinents du rapport.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

jouer joyeusement
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Les enfants jouaient joyeusement dans le jardin.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

superficiel
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Il a jeté un coup d'œil superficiel au rapport avant la réunion.
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

cow-boy
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
Le cow-boy monta son cheval à travers la vaste prairie pour trouver le bétail.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

contrer
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
Le médicament aide à contrer les effets secondaires du traitement.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

abri
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Les randonneurs ont trouvé un abri dans une grotte pendant la forte pluie.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

simien
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
Le scientifique a étudié le comportement simien des chimpanzés.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

léguer
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
Le scientifique a légué ses papiers de recherche à l'université.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

pratique
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
La pratique quotidienne améliore la fluidité.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

précéder
Meaning
To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.
Example
Dark clouds often forerun a storm.
Les nuages sombres annoncent souvent une tempête.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moraliser
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Il a tendance à moraliser sur les choix des autres.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

bras plein
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Elle a porté un bras plein de livres à la bibliothèque.
A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

album
Meaning
A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.
Example
She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.
Elle m'a montré son album de voyage rempli de belles photos.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

préféré
Meaning
Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.
Example
Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
Le chocolat est ma saveur de glace préférée.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

impropriété
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
Le politicien a été accusé d'impropriété financière.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

séminaire
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Le professeur a invité tous les étudiants à assister au séminaire sur le changement climatique.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

vacance; une position ou un espace vide
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
Il y a une vacance pour un ingénieur logiciel dans notre entreprise.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

couleur profonde
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
L'artiste a utilisé des couleurs profondes pour créer un effet dramatique.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

cercueil en pierre
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
Le musée a exposé un cercueil en pierre magnifiquement sculpté de l'Égypte ancienne.
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

voler
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
Les oiseaux volent vers le sud pour l'hiver.
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

vêtement religieux
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
Le prêtre portait un vêtement doré lors de la cérémonie.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

protéger, défendre, prévenir
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
Que la bonne fortune protège contre tout danger durant notre voyage.
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

prémonition
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
Elle avait une prémonition de danger avant le voyage.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

faire le tour du monde
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magellan fut le premier à faire le tour du monde.
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

adapté; approprié; en bonne santé; en bonne condition physique; prêt
Meaning
suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready
Example
He is fit and healthy.
Il est en forme et en bonne santé.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

notifications
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Désactivez les notifications pour rester concentré.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

bouclé
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
Elle a les cheveux naturellement bouclés.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

acte d'accusation
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
L'acte d'accusation a accusé l'entreprise de multiples violations.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

inefficace
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
Le traitement a été inefficace pour guérir la maladie.
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

art oratoire
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
Ses compétences exceptionnelles en oratoire lui ont permis de gagner la compétition de débat.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

trahison
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
Sa trahison a été révélée lorsqu'il a pris parti pour l'ennemi.
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

derrière
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
La voiture derrière nous klaxonnait.
B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

coq
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
Le coq a chanté fort au lever du soleil pour réveiller tout le monde.
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

créateur
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
Il est le créateur de nombreuses startups à succès.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

sondeur
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
Le sondeur a prédit un résultat électoral serré.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

paix mondiale
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
La paix mondiale nécessite des efforts collectifs.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

état d’esprit
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Une mentalité de croissance aide les individus à relever les défis.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

sens; signification; objectif
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
L'enseignant a expliqué la signification du mot difficile aux élèves.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

monarchie
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
La monarchie a été abolie pendant la révolution.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

saluer
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Les soldats saluèrent leur officier commandant.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

Inévitable; qu'on ne peut pas éviter; inéluctable
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
La réunion est inévitable, nous devons y assister.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

commumément
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Cette phrase est communément utilisée dans le langage quotidien.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

fallacieux
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
Elle a donné une excuse fallacieuse pour ne pas assister à la réunion.
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

régénération
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
La régénération du sol est nécessaire pour une agriculture durable.
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.
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

dollar
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
J'ai besoin de cinq dollars pour acheter ce livre.
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

bureaucratie
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
Une bureaucratie excessive peut ralentir la prise de décision.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

développement de personnage
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Le développement de personnage de Sydney Carton est profond.
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

préventif
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures préventives pour contrôler l'inflation.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

dissident
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Seules quelques voix dissidentes ont été entendues lors du débat.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

joyeusement; gaiement
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
Les enfants ont dansé joyeusement lors du festival.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

splendide; magnifique; impressionnant
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Le château semblait splendide au coucher du soleil.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

sans effusion de sang
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
La révolution était étonnamment sans effusion de sang.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

réflexion
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Sa réflexion était claire et précise.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

molaire
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
Le dentiste a dû extraire sa dent de sagesse.
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

système judiciaire
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
Le système judiciaire veille à ce que les lois soient appliquées de manière équitable.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

délimiter
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Le traité a été signé pour délimiter les frontières des deux pays.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

stéréotypé
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Ses blagues stéréotypées n'ont pas réussi à impressionner le public.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Faites une liste des choses que vous devez acheter.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

manœuvrer
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
Le conducteur a habilement manœuvré la voiture dans la rue étroite.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

se conformer
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Les étudiants doivent se conformer aux règlements scolaires.
A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

russe
Meaning
relating to Russia, its people, or its language
Example
She is studying the Russian language at university.
Elle étudie la langue russe à l'université.
A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

grille-pain
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
J'ai mis deux tranches de pain dans le grille-pain pour le petit-déjeuner.