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B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Elle a fait un geste de bienvenue avec ses mains pour inviter les invités à entrer.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

sculpture en pierre (forme grotesque)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
La cathédrale ancienne avait des gargouilles à chaque coin.
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

ingénu
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
Son sourire ingénu a conquis le cœur de tout le monde.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

boire goulûment
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Il a bu trois canettes de soda en quelques minutes.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

haute société
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
La haute société de la ville s'est réunie pour le bal annuel.
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 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

noix de coco verte
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Nous avons bu de l'eau fraîche d'une noix de coco verte sur la plage.
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

orfèvre
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
Le bijoutier a fabriqué une belle bague de mariage.
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 ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

structure géologique
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Les scientifiques étudieront la structure géologique de la lune.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

collaboration mondiale
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
La collaboration mondiale est nécessaire pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

récolter
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
Le journaliste a recueilli des faits provenant de plusieurs sources.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

doué; talentueux
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
Elle est une musicienne talentueuse qui joue de plusieurs instruments.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpabilité
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Elle a ressenti une culpabilité accablante après avoir oublié l'anniversaire de sa mère.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

croître
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Les plantes croissent plus vite au printemps.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ɡreɪz/

graze

bonheur
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

circonférence
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
La circonférence de l'arbre mesurait près de cinq pieds.
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

robe
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
Elle avait l'air élégante dans sa robe de soirée à la cérémonie de remise des diplômes.
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 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

genre
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
Le tigre appartient au genre Panthera.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

cuisine de navire
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
La cuisine de navire était remplie de l'odeur de la nourriture fraîchement cuisinée.
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.
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

greffon; corruption
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
Le jardinier a utilisé un greffon pour combiner différentes variétés de pommiers.
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.
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 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

bouillie
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
Le patient malade n'a pu manger que de la bouillie.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

glaïeul
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
Le glaïeul se tenait droit et élégant dans le parterre de fleurs.
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

verre
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
Il a bu un verre d'eau froide après l'entraînement.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

recueillir
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
Le politicien a recueilli le soutien des jeunes électeurs.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

généralité
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
Le discours était plein de généralités et manquait de détails concrets.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

se plaindre / un type d'oiseau
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
Il se plaint toujours des longues heures de travail.
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

papaye verte
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
La salade de papaye verte est un plat populaire dans la cuisine thaïlandaise.
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.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

générer
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La machine génère de l'électricité.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

garage
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
Il a garé sa voiture dans le garage pour la protéger de la tempête de grêle.
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

grotesque
Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
La sculpture était tellement grotesque qu'elle effrayait les enfants.
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

pleurer
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
Elle continue à pleurer la perte de sa meilleure amie.
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

gustatif
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
Le restaurant a offert une expérience gustative unique.
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

fantôme
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
On disait que le vieux manoir était hanté par le fantôme de son ancien propriétaire.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

progressivement; petit à petit
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
Le temps est devenu progressivement plus chaud au printemps.
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.
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 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

quelque chose de délicat
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
Le voile de la mariée était fait de tissu délicat de gossamer.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

étincelant; brillant; scintillant
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
Les étoiles scintillantes ont rempli le ciel clair de la nuit.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

gestes
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
Les gestes efficaces ajoutent de l'emphase à un discours.
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.
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 /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

gestation
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
La baleine mère gestate son baleineau pendant plus d'un an.
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
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

réseau
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Le réseau national d'électricité doit être amélioré.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

vêtement
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
Elle a acheté un nouveau vêtement pour la fête.
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.
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

écart / espace
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
Il y a un grand écart entre les riches et les pauvres.
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.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

gouverner
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
Le président gouverne le pays avec sagesse.
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

jaillir
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
Les larmes ont commencé à jaillir de ses yeux.
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 /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 /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

généalogiste
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
Le généalogiste a découvert des archives datant du XVIIIe siècle.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

effet de serre
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
L'effet de serre augmente les températures mondiales.
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.
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.
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.
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

gravier
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
L'allée était recouverte de gravier.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

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

gallon

gallon
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Il a acheté un gallon de lait.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

gingembre
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
Le chef a ajouté du gingembre frais dans le sauté pour en rehausser la saveur et l'arôme.
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 /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

équipement / appareil
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
L'escaladeur a emballé tout son équipement avant de commencer le voyage.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

prétention excessive, vanité
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Son gazouillement sans fin le rendait impopulaire parmi ses pairs.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

grand-père
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mon grand-père nous raconte des histoires tous les soirs.
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

bénéficiaire
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
Le bénéficiaire doit soumettre un rapport d'avancement tous les six mois.
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

société gériatrique
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
Une société gériatrique exige des systèmes de soins de santé spécialisés.
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

gradation
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
L'artiste a utilisé une gradation subtile des couleurs dans sa peinture.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

excessivement brillant et voyant
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
La pièce était décorée avec des lumières néon excessivement brillantes.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

modification génétique
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
La modification génétique améliore la résistance des cultures aux ravageurs et aux maladies.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

mouche du coche
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
Le journaliste était une mouche du coche, remettant constamment en question les politiques du gouvernement.
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.
A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

Dieu
Meaning
a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
Example
People in different cultures worship God in various ways.
Les gens dans différentes cultures adorent Dieu de différentes manières.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

guirlande; couronne de fleurs;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
La mariée a porté une belle guirlande florale lors de la cérémonie traditionnelle.
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

clairière
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
Ils se sont reposés dans une clairière ensoleillée après leur longue randonnée.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

grange
Meaning
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
Example
The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.
Les agriculteurs ont stocké leur récolte dans le grenier du village.
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 /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

geysers
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
Le geyser a éclaté, projetant de l'eau très haut dans le ciel.
B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

petit-fils ou petite-fille
Meaning
the child of one's son or daughter
Example
They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.
Ils adorent passer du temps avec leur petit-fils ou petite-fille le week-end.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

gesticulations
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Ses gesticulations énergiques ont rendu le discours plus captivant.
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

satisfaire, rendre heureux
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
Il a été satisfait de savoir que son travail avait été apprécié.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamour; attirant; élégant;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
L'actrice semblait glamour dans sa robe de créateur lors de la cérémonie des prix.