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A2 verb /ɡeɪn/

gain

obtenir
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
Il espère gagner de l'expérience de ce travail.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

gangrène
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
Si elle n'est pas traitée, la plaie peut conduire à la gangrène.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

directives
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Les lignes directrices pour l'utilisation de l'IA sont essentielles.
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

gérontocratie
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
Le pays était perçu comme une gérontocratie, dominée par des dirigeants âgés.
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

gendarme
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
Le gendarme a arrêté la voiture pour un contrôle de routine.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

train de marchandises
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Le long train de marchandises a transporté des conteneurs du port au dépôt intérieur.
A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

guitare
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
Example
She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.
Elle a appris à jouer de la guitare quand elle avait douze ans.
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

glacer
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
Le chef a glacé le gâteau avec du chocolat.
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

gril / grille
Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
Nous avons grillé du poulet pour le dîner.
B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

saisir
Meaning
to grip firmly; to understand something
Example
She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.
Elle a enfin saisi le concept après l'explication.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

galeón
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
Le galeón espagnol a transporté des trésors à travers l'Atlantique.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

gants
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Elle a mis des gants chauds pour protéger ses mains du froid.
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

oie mâle
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
Le gander a protégé sa famille du chien qui approchait.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

glorieux; célèbre;
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
Le coucher du soleil était absolument glorieux.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

grandeur
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
La grandeur du Colisée attire des millions de visiteurs.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

sphérique
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
Le scientifique a étudié le groupe globulaire d'étoiles.
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

avidité
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
Son avidité pour l'argent l'a conduit à prendre des décisions commerciales non éthiques.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

engloutir
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Les enfants engloutirent leur nourriture en quelques minutes.
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

or
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
Le bracelet en or brillait sous la lumière du soleil.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

grincer des dents
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Il a commencé à grincer des dents de rage.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

grincheux; irritable;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
Il était grincheux toute la matinée parce qu'il n'a pas bien dormi.
A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

aller
Meaning
to move or travel from one place to another
Example
I go to school every day.
Je vais à l'école tous les jours.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

meule
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
Le forgeron a affûté sa lame sur la meule.
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

gazéification
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
La gazéification est largement utilisée pour produire du gaz combustible à partir du charbon.
A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

vert
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
Les feuilles vertes sur les arbres ont l'air fraîches après la pluie.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

mondialisation
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
La mondialisation a connecté les économies à travers le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

sanglant
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
Le film était trop sanglant pour les enfants.
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

gladiateur
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
Le gladiateur a combattu courageusement dans l'arène.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

pente
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
Le cycliste a eu du mal à monter la pente raide de la colline.
A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

le plus grand
Meaning
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
Example
He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Il est considéré comme l'un des plus grands leaders de tous les temps.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

allemand
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
Elle apprend l'allemand pour étudier à l'étranger.
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

gencive; substance visqueuse
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
Le dentiste a vérifié ses gencives pour détecter des signes de maladie.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

accorder
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
L'université lui a accordé une bourse.
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.
A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

rassembler
Meaning
to come together or collect in one place; to assemble
Example
People gather in the park for the festival.
Les gens se rassemblent dans le parc pour le festival.
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

détermination
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
Sa détermination et son travail acharné l'ont conduit au succès.
C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

doré
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
L'artisan a doré le cadre pour lui donner un aspect luxueux.
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

essentiel
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
J'ai manqué le début de la conférence, mais j'ai compris l'essentiel de l'argument du professeur.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

charme
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
Le charme de la vie urbaine attire de nombreux jeunes.
C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

gastro-intestinal
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
Les aliments épicés peuvent provoquer des problèmes gastro-intestinaux.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

garnir
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Elle a garni le plat avec des feuilles fraîches de coriandre.
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

bonheur
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

garantie
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
L'entreprise garantit un remboursement si le produit est défectueux.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

moudre
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Elle broie des grains de café tous les matins.
B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

aperçu momentané;
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
À travers la fenêtre, j'ai aperçu le beau jardin derrière la maison.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

un éclat faible
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Un éclat d'espoir brilla dans ses yeux.
C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

généraliser
Meaning
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
Example
It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.
Il est erroné de généraliser sur la base de quelques expériences.
A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

but; objectif; destination;
Meaning
the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports
Example
Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.
Son but est de devenir médecin et d'aider les personnes dans les communautés défavorisées.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

se prosterner en signe de révérence
Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
Les adorateurs se prosternent devant l'autel.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

ligne directrice
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
L'entreprise a émis de nouvelles lignes directrices pour la sécurité des employés.
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

gravité
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
Le juge a parlé avec une grande gravité.
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

chercher à attirer l'attention ou à recevoir des applaudissements en se comportant de manière ostentatoire
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
L'acteur a été accusé de grandstanding lors de l'événement caritatif.
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

groupe
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
Les étudiants ont formé un groupe d'étude.
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

tordu
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
L'homme âgé avait les mains tordues à force d'années de travail acharné.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

gloutonnerie
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Sa gloutonnerie pendant le festival l'a laissé malade.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

gaffe
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Il a fait une grosse gaffe pendant la réunion en oubliant le nom du client.
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

gestation
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
La période de gestation d'un éléphant dure près de deux ans.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

pull-over
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Il portait un pull chaud lors de la froide soirée d'hiver.
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

superficiel mais insincère
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
Le politicien a donné une réponse superficielle à une question sérieuse.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

doux
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
Il a toujours été doux avec les enfants.
B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

râler
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
Elle râle souvent à propos du trafic.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

glorifier
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
Le film glorifie les héros de guerre.
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

microbe
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
Se laver les mains aide à prévenir la propagation des microbes.
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

raffiné
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Elle parlait d'une manière raffinée qui impressionnait les invités.
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

gnome
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
Le jardin était décoré avec une statue de gnome.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

donné
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Il est un fait donné que le travail acharné mène au succès.
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

gigantesque
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
L'entreprise a fait un investissement gigantesque dans la technologie.
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

géologie
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
Elle a étudié la géologie pour comprendre les tremblements de terre.
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

rainure / rythme
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
Le DJ a fait danser la foule sur le groove.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

réservé
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
Il a donné une réponse réservée au journaliste.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

potence
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
Au Moyen Âge, les criminels étaient souvent exécutés sur une potence comme avertissement public.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

volontiers et avec plaisir
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Je t'aiderais volontiers avec tes devoirs.
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

géographie
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
Elle étudie la géographie pour comprendre le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

épuisant
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Les athlètes ont fait face à une séance d'entraînement épuisante.
B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

tombe
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn
Example
The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.
La famille visitait la tombe de leur grand-père bien-aimé chaque dimanche.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

garnison
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
La garnison a défendu la forteresse contre les envahisseurs.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

coupable
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Elle se sentait coupable d'avoir menti à ses parents.
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

grenadier
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
Le grenadier se tenait fièrement devant le régiment.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

goéland
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
Le goéland s'est précipité pour attraper le poisson de l'eau.
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

gluant
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
Le riz gluant est resté collé dans la casserole.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

gouvernance
Meaning
The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.
Example
Effective governance ensures sustainable development.
Une gouvernance efficace garantit un développement durable.
B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

génétique
Meaning
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.
La génétique joue un rôle crucial dans les progrès des soins de santé.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

torsader
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Les racines de l'arbre ont commencé à se tordre autour des pierres.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

briller
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
L'herbe brillait avec la rosée du matin.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomie
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Paris est célèbre pour sa riche tradition gastronomique.
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

gaffe
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
La gaffe du politicien s'est rapidement propagée sur les réseaux sociaux.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

gériatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Il s'est spécialisé en gériatrie pour s'occuper des personnes âgées.
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

rude
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
Malgré son comportement rude, il était très gentil.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

sombre
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
L'atmosphère est soudainement devenue sombre.
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

se réjouir
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Il ne pouvait s'empêcher de se réjouir de l'échec de son rival.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

déchirure profonde
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Il avait une coupure profonde à la jambe après l'accident.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

lutter, se battre
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
L'entreprise lutte avec des difficultés financières.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

excédent d'approvisionnement
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
Il y avait un excédent de smartphones bon marché sur le marché.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

révolutionnaire
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Les avancées révolutionnaires redéfinissent l'innovation.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

une performance en direct d'un musicien, groupe ou artiste; aussi un travail temporaire
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
Le groupe a un gig ce soir au club local.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

grand et maladroit
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
Le garçon maladroit trébucha en essayant de danser.
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

ventre / courage
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
Il avait le courage de défendre ses croyances.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

satisfaction
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
La gratification instantanée des médias sociaux affecte la patience.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

facilement dupe
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Elle était tellement crédule qu'elle croyait chaque rumeur.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

glouton
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
Il était connu comme un glouton capable de finir trois grandes pizzas en une seule fois.
A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

arme à feu
Meaning
a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube
Example
The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.
Le soldat a nettoyé son arme après la session d'entraînement.
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

parier
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
Il a décidé de risquer ses économies sur le marché boursier.
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.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

attraper
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Il a essayé de saisir le ballon avant qu'il ne roule.
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

Grande Muraille de Chine
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
La Grande Muraille de Chine est l'un des monuments les plus célèbres du monde.
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

marteau
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
Le juge a frappé le marteau pour ordonner l'ouverture de l'audience.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

gang
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
Le gang a été arrêté par la police hier soir.
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

tempête; vent fort de 7 à 10 sur l'échelle de Beaufort
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
Les bateaux de pêche sont retournés au port tôt en raison de la tempête qui approchait.
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

mondialiser
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
De nombreuses entreprises mondialisent leurs activités pour atteindre des marchés internationaux.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

généreusement
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Elle a généreusement donné de l'argent pour aider les pauvres.
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.
C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

ghee
Meaning
clarified butter used in South Asian cooking
Example
She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.
Elle a utilisé du ghee au lieu du beurre pour cuisiner le riz.
B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

un regard fixe; regarder intensément dans une direction particulière
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
Elle croisa son regard intense à travers la pièce bondée et sentit son cœur s'arrêter un instant.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

embouteillage complet ou condition d'arrêt du trafic
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Un grand accident a causé un embouteillage dans le centre-ville.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

brouillé
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
La diffusion radio était pleine de messages brouillés.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

graphique; visuel; vif;
Meaning
relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;
Example
The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.
Le design graphique était coloré et accrocheur.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

bague en or
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
Il lui a donné une belle bague en or pour leur anniversaire.
A2 adjective /ɡriːk/

greek

Grec (relatif à la Grèce)
Meaning
relating to Greece, its people, or its language
Example
We enjoyed delicious Greek food at the restaurant.
Nous avons dégusté de la délicieuse cuisine grecque au restaurant.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

guinée (ancienne monnaie britannique en or)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
La pièce antique valait une guinée.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

briller
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
Sa robe brillait sous les lumières de la scène.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

passer sous silence
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
Il a essayé de passer sous silence ses erreurs pendant la réunion.