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C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

putain (mot vulgaire pour l'emphase)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
C'était un putain de désastre!
B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

complet
Meaning
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.
Example
A comprehensive study enhances understanding.
Une étude complète améliore la compréhension.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

sens
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Elle avait un fort sens des responsabilités.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retoucher
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
Le photographe a retouché l'image pour enlever les imperfections.
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

ombre
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
L'arbre a projeté une longue ombre sur le jardin le soir.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

désespéré
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Elle était désespérée après avoir entendu la mauvaise nouvelle.
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

influence
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
L'homme d'affaires a beaucoup d'influence politique.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

responsabilité financière
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
La responsabilité financière assure la stabilité économique à long terme.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demande; désir des consommateurs pour des biens ou des services
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demande de produits alimentaires biologiques a considérablement augmenté ces dernières années.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

stratégies d'atténuation
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Les gouvernements doivent adopter des stratégies de mitigation pour le changement climatique.
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.
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

discrétionnaire
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
Il a mis de côté un revenu discrétionnaire pour voyager.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

diffuser
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
L'odeur du pain frais s'est diffusée dans toute la maison.
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

clair
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
L'enseignant a donné une explication claire de la théorie.
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

résonné
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
Les mots de gratitude ont résonné dans son cœur.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

quiétude
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Elle profite de la quiétude de la campagne.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

cartes mémoire
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Les cartes mémoire aident à la mémorisation rapide.
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

épopée
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
L'Iliade est l'un des plus célèbres épopées de la littérature mondiale.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

idiot
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Il s'est senti idiot après avoir fait une erreur si simple.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

constamment
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
Elle a constamment bien performé dans ses études.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (garniture pour dessert)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Elle a décoré la tarte avec une couche de meringue légère.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

étrier
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Les travailleurs ont construit un tréteau en bois pour soutenir le pont temporaire.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

correctif; réparateur; curatif;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Les étudiants ont besoin de cours de rattrapage pour améliorer leurs compétences en mathématiques.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

content
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Elle était contente de sa vie simple.
A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

gagnant
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
Elle a une attitude gagnante qui inspire toute l’équipe.
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

progéniture
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
L'oiseau a nourri soigneusement sa progéniture.
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

anthropogénique
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
Le changement climatique est en grande partie dû à des activités anthropogéniques.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

cartilage
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
Le médecin a expliqué que la blessure avait endommagé le cartilage de son genou.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

réticent
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
Elle lui donna un sourire réticent après la dispute.
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

interdire
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
Il a été interdit d'entrer dans la compétition en raison de la triche.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

engourdir
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Le vent glacial semblait lui engourdir les doigts en quelques minutes.
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

spectacle de l'après-midi
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
Nous avons acheté des billets pour le spectacle de l'après-midi du dimanche.
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

cygneon
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
Le cygneon nageait juste derrière sa mère.
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

griffe
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
Le chat a étendu ses griffes acérées pour grimper à l'arbre.
A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

personne
Meaning
an individual human being
Example
She is a kind person who always helps others.
C'est une personne gentille qui aide toujours les autres.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

protecteur
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Elle portait un casque protecteur en faisant du vélo.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

de manière appropriée
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Elle était habillée de manière appropriée pour l'événement.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

suivi des progrès
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
Un suivi régulier des progrès aide à atteindre des objectifs à long terme.
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.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

collection d'animaux sauvages
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
Le cirque avait une collection d'animaux exotiques.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

sale, injuste
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Le joueur a été pénalisé pour avoir commis une faute.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

antiphonie
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
L'architecture de la cathédrale a été conçue pour améliorer l'effet de l'antiphonie.
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

défaillance
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
L'ordinateur a planté à cause d'un petit glitch dans le logiciel.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

étranger
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
En tant qu'outsider, il a trouvé difficile de comprendre leurs traditions.
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

adroit
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Elle est adroite pour résoudre des problèmes mathématiques complexes.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

significatif
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Les réseaux sociaux ont un impact significatif sur les relations.
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

sphéroïde
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
La Terre n'est pas une sphère parfaite mais un sphéroïde oblat.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

autruche
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
L'autruche est le plus grand oiseau du monde.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

débit; dette; retrait
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
La banque a montré un débit de cinquante dollars de mon compte courant.
A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

ignorer
Meaning
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
Example
She decided to ignore the rude comments.
Elle a décidé d'ignorer les commentaires désobligeants.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

étoile de mer
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
L’étoile de mer se déplaçait lentement sur le fond de l’océan à la recherche de nourriture.
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 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

exclamation
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Elle a laissé échapper une exclamation de joie lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

client
Meaning
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
Example
The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.
Le commerçant a salué le client avec un sourire.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

mouvement environnemental
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
Le mouvement environnemental se concentre sur la réduction de la pollution et la protection des écosystèmes.
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

opiacé
Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
Le docteur a prescrit un opiacé pour soulager la douleur du patient.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

irréfragable
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
La constitution garantit certains droits irréfragables à chaque citoyen.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

fruit shéron
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
le fruit shéron est sucré et peut être mangé comme une pomme.
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

électeur
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
Les électeurs se sont alignés devant le bureau de vote pour déposer leur bulletin.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

astuce
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Son astuce a aidé dans les négociations.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

côté
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
Le magasin est du côté de la route.
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

ardu
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
Accomplir le contrat s'est avéré être une tâche ardue pour l'entreprise.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

poche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Il a mis son téléphone dans sa poche.
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

rebelle
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
L'enseignant avait du mal à gérer les élèves rebelles.
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

réprimable
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
Le mouvement s'est avéré être presque réprimable.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

solide
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
Le sol était solide sous les pieds.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

canelle
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
La cannelle est souvent utilisée dans la pâtisserie et les desserts.
C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

gros livre
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
Elle a passé l'après-midi à lire un vieux gros livre sur l'histoire médiévale.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

petite chanson
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Elle chanta une petite chanson joyeuse en cuisinant.
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

accélérer
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour accélérer le processus d’approbation.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

empiler ou entasser
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Il a empilé les livres soigneusement sur l'étagère.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

annonce
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Le directeur a fait une annonce importante concernant le nouveau programme.
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

chronologique
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
Les événements ont été listés dans un ordre chronologique.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

regret
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Elle ressentit un profond regret pour ses mots durs.
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

droit de préemption
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
L'entreprise a exercé son droit de préemption pour acquérir le terrain avant les concurrents.
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

endocrine
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
Le système endocrinien régule le métabolisme et la croissance.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

bourse
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Elle a reçu une bourse pour étudier à l'étranger.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concevoir, devenir enceinte
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Il est difficile de concevoir comment une idée comme celle-ci pourrait réussir.
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

dépôt, action de déposer quelque chose
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
La déposition des rivières mène à la formation de nouvelles terres.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

en vouloir à quelqu'un d'avoir quelque chose / donner quelque chose à contrecœur
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Elle ne lui en voulut pas pour son succès.
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

diriger
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
Elle a dirigé l'équipe pour terminer le projet à temps.
C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

iconoclaste
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
Il était connu comme un iconoclaste qui défiait les anciennes traditions.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

caissier; narrateur
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
Le caissier de la banque a compté l'argent avec soin avant de le remettre.
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

convergence
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
La convergence des technologies révolutionne les industries.
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

domestiqué; doux; docile
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
Le lion domestiqué a fait des tours dans le cirque.
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

horizontal
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
La table doit être parfaitement horizontale pour éviter que le verre glisse.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

achèvement
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
L'achèvement du projet prendra encore quelques semaines.
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

braser
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
Le mécanicien a brasé le tuyau cassé pour réparer la fuite.
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

rétablir
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
Le gouvernement a travaillé dur pour rétablir la paix dans la région.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

général
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
Il a fait un commentaire général sur le projet.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

mal interpréter
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Elle a mal interprété son silence comme de la colère.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

discret
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
Les caméras de sécurité sont conçues pour être discrètes.
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

porter
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
Elle a porté le sac de l'autre côté de la rue.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

exceller
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Elle essaie toujours d'exceller dans ses études.
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

augmentation ou expansion
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
L'entreprise a investi dans l'augmentation de sa main-d'œuvre.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

conséquence
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
La nouvelle loi a de graves conséquences sociales.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

bouillon
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté des légumes au bouillon pour plus de saveur.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

autonomisation
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Les initiatives d'autonomisation renforcent la confiance.
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

repère
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
Le restaurant spatial est un repère dans l'innovation.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

cuillère
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Il a utilisé une cuillère pour manger sa soupe.
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

mine
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
Son air sérieux fit taire tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

officier militaire agissant comme assistant confident d'un officier supérieur
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
Le général était accompagné de son aide-de-camp lors de la cérémonie.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

remplacer
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Cette nouvelle loi va remplacer les anciennes réglementations.
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

conjugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
Ils ont célébré leur bonheur conjugal avec un voyage de noces.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

civilisations
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
Les civilisations anciennes ont développé des systèmes complexes de gouvernance.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

intervenir
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
L'enseignant a dû intervenir pour arrêter la bagarre entre les élèves.
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

juillet
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
Juillet est souvent le mois le plus chaud de l’année.
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

scrutatoirement
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
Elle le regarda d'un œil scrutateur, espérant une réponse honnête.
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

centre commercial
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
Ils sont allés au centre commercial pour acheter de nouveaux vêtements.
C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

infidélité
Meaning
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
Example
Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.
Leur mariage a pris fin à cause de son infidélité.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

consonance, harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
La consonance entre leurs idées a rendu le projet réussi.
C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

odium
Meaning
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Example
The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.
Le scandale a attiré l'odium public sur le ministre corrompu.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Les deux pays avaient un différend territorial concernant l'île.
A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

gaz
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
Le ballon était rempli de gaz.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

volontiers; facilement; sans hésitation
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Elle a accepté volontiers de l'aider avec le projet.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

petite particule ou cellule, en particulier cellule sanguine
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Les globules rouges transportent l'oxygène dans tout le corps.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

encapsuler
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
L'introduction doit encapsuler les points principaux de l'article.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

aristocrate; personne noble
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
L'aristocrate vivait dans un château magnifique.