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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.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

reconnaissance
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
elle a exprimé sa reconnaissance aux médecins qui lui ont sauvé la vie.
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

grogner
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
Le chien a grogné à l'inconnu.
B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

génétique
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
Les traits génétiques influencent les caractéristiques physiques.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

content; heureux; ravi;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Je suis content de te voir après tout ce temps.
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.
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.
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 ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

sombre
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
L'atmosphère est soudainement devenue sombre.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

initiatives mondiales
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Les initiatives mondiales inspirent de meilleures pratiques de gestion des déchets.
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

jeu
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
Ils ont joué à un match de football l'après-midi.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

gentillesse; raffinement
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Sa gentillesse et sa grâce naturelles l'ont rendue populaire parmi les cercles de la haute société.
A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

épicerie
Meaning
a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold
Example
She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.
Elle est allée à l’épicerie pour acheter des légumes et du lait.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

granule
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Chaque granule de sel scintillait sous la lumière du soleil.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

grain
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
Le fermier a stocké de grandes quantités de grain dans la grange après la récolte.
C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

générique
Meaning
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
Example
This medicine is available in generic form.
Ce médicament est disponible sous forme générique.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

sensibilisation mondiale
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
La sensibilisation mondiale au changement climatique est essentielle pour des changements politiques.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

doucement; délicatement; prudemment;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
Elle toucha doucement le visage du bébé.
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

genre
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
L'entreprise promeut l'égalité des genres en garantissant des opportunités égales pour tous les employés.
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.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries est une entreprise de semi-conducteurs leader.
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.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravité
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
La gravité attire les objets vers la surface de la Terre.
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

bavard; loquace; disertant
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
Le vieux bavard du café parlait pendant des heures de ses voyages.
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

grand
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
Elle a donné une excellente performance lors du concert.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

poudre à canon
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
La poudre à canon a été inventée dans la Chine ancienne.
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

éviter le travail
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
Il a été accusé d'éviter le travail pendant que le reste de l'équipe travaillait dur.
B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

coup d'œil
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
Il a jeté un coup d'œil au fleuve et s'est senti calme.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

progressif
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Les changements progressifs sont plus durables.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

équipe au sol
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
L'équipe au sol a préparé l'avion pour le décollage.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

son désagréable / grille métallique
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
La voix désagréable de l'enseignant rendait la concentration difficile.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

jacquier vert
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
Le jacquier vert est souvent utilisé dans les currys et les ragoûts.
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

gay
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
Il est sorti du placard comme gay pendant ses études.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

marchandises
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
L'entreprise produit des marchandises de haute qualité pour l'exportation.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

aimable
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
Elle nous a salués avec un sourire aimable.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

gérontologie
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Elle a choisi de se spécialiser en gérontologie après avoir terminé ses études de médecine.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

sombre
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
L'avenir semblait sombre après le désastre.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

enthousiasme
Meaning
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
Example
She sang the song with great gusto.
Elle a chanté la chanson avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme.
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

langage pompeux
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
Le discours du politicien était rempli de langage pompeux et vide.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

passerelle
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
Les marins ont abaissé la passerelle pour permettre aux passagers de monter.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

vaisselle en verre
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
L'enregistrement de mariage comprenait de la vaisselle en verre fine.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

goyave
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
J'adore manger de la goyave fraîche du jardin.
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

groseille
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
Les groseilles sont riches en vitamine C et font d'excellentes confitures.
A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

bonheur
Meaning
A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.
Example
She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

granulaire
Meaning
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
Example
The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.
Le rapport a fourni une analyse détaillée des données du marché.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

cimetière
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
Le vieux cimetière près de l'église date du XVIIIe siècle.
B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

bonheur
Meaning
the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study
Example
Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

légumes verts
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
Manger des légumes verts est important pour une bonne santé.
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/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

sol
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Les enfants ont joué sur le sol près de la maison.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

héroïque, chevaleresque
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
Le pompier héroïque a sauvé l'enfant du bâtiment en feu.
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Grands-parents
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
Les grands-parents sont une partie importante de l'arbre généalogique.
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

Flamboyant
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
L'arbre flamboyant a fleuri magnifiquement sous la chaleur de l'été.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

gant / défi
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
Le chevalier jeta son gant comme signe de défi.
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

deviner
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
Peux-tu deviner la réponse ?
A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

généralement
Meaning
in most cases; usually; as a rule
Example
He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.
Il arrive généralement au travail avant 9 h.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

gratuit
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Les boissons à l'événement étaient fournies gratuitement.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gène
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
La couleur des yeux est influencée par les gènes hérités des parents.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

genre
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
La romance est son genre préféré de films.
C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

audace, déranger
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
Elle avait l'audace de remettre en question sa décision.
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 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

joueur
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
L'ancienne taverne était remplie de joueurs qui se mesuraient dans des jeux de cartes et de dés.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

générations
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
L'arbre généalogique couvre plusieurs générations.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

jardin
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Elle a passé sa matinée à s'occuper des roses dans son beau jardin.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

saute-mouton
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
Le sauterelle a sauté d'une feuille à une autre.
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

langage pompeux
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
Le discours pompeux du politicien n'a pas réussi à se connecter avec le peuple ordinaire.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

se vautrer
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
il s'est vautré devant son patron pour éviter la punition.
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

géographique
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
La position géographique du pays en fait un centre commercial important.
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.
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.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

se moquer
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
Les fans se sont moqués de l'équipe perdante.
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

injustifié
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
Le film a été critiqué pour sa violence injustifiée
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.
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

étrangler
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
L'assassin a tenté de garroter sa cible dans la ruelle.
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 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

éclatant / évident
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
Il y avait une erreur évidente dans le rapport.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

râleur
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Il est toujours de mauvaise humeur avant le café.
C1 noun /ɡʌst/

Gust

rafale de vent soudaine
Meaning
a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling
Example
A powerful gust of wind knocked over the outdoor umbrellas at the cafe.
Une puissante rafale de vent a renversé les parasols extérieurs du café.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

tête de serpent géant
Meaning
a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head
Example
The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.
La tête de serpent géant est un prédateur féroce qui peut survivre hors de l’eau pendant des heures.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

pâturage
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
Les vaches paissaient paisiblement dans le pré.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

globulaire
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
Le cactus a de gros fruits globulaires.
A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

bonheur
Meaning
A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Example
He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

horrible
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
La police a découvert une scène de crime horrible.
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 /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

brouiller
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
La mauvaise connexion téléphonique a brouillé ses mots.
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.
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

piment vert
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
Elle a ajouté du piment vert haché à la salade pour plus de piquant.
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 /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

gibbon
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
Le gibbon se balançait gracieusement entre les arbres avec ses longs bras.
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

bonheur
Meaning
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
Example
The sky turned gray before the storm.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

étourdi, excité
Meaning
Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.
Example
She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.
Elle se sentit étourdie après avoir tourné autant de fois.
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

contredire
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
Personne ne pouvait contredire les preuves présentées au tribunal.
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

sociable
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
C'est une personne sociable qui aime rencontrer de nouvelles personnes.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

glacier
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
Le glacier fond lentement à cause du changement climatique.
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 /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

oisonnet
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
La mère oie a protégé ses oisons avec soin.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

bon; excellent; bénéfique;
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
Elle est une bonne étudiante.
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
Il se plaint toujours du temps.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

petite-fille
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Sa petite-fille lui rend visite chaque week-end.
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 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

grand; magnifique; excellent;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
Le grand palais a impressionné tous les visiteurs.
A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

gant
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Elle a porté des gants pour protéger ses mains du froid.
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

guérillero
Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
Les combattants guérilleros ont utilisé des embuscades pour attaquer les positions ennemies.
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

grand éclat de rire
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
Le public a éclaté de rire à la blague du comédien.
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

petit-fils
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Son petit-fils lui rend visite chaque week-end.