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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.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

croissance
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
La croissance économique améliore les conditions de vie.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

galerie
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
La galerie d'art a présenté des peintures d'artistes locaux et internationaux célèbres.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

bonté
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Sa bonté était évidente dans la manière dont elle traitait les autres.
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

prudemment
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
Elle marcha prudemment sur le chemin glacé.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

porte d'entrée; portail
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
La porte ancienne en pierre servait d'entrée au magnifique palais.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

donner
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
Je donne des cadeaux à mes amis pour leurs anniversaires.
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.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

poisson rouge
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
Le poisson rouge nageait en cercle autour de son bocal en verre.
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.
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

moucheron
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
Le moucheron bourdonnait autour de ma tête pendant que je lisais.
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 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

sans fondement; infondé
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Ses accusations contre elle étaient complètement infondées.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

plaque
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
Elle a cuit des crêpes sur la plaque chaude.
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

réunion
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
Nous avons assisté à une réunion familiale le week-end dernier.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

gracieux; courtois; généreux;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
Elle était très gracieuse et remercia tout le monde pour leur aide.
C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

glossaire
Meaning
an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary
Example
The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.
Le manuel comprend un glossaire utile à la fin pour définir les termes techniques.
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.
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 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 /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.
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

saisir / avare
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
L'enfant saisissait fermement la main de sa mère.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

triste; abattu; morose
Meaning
sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy
Example
He looked glum after hearing the bad news.
Il avait l'air triste après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

jeu
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Il est devenu accro au jeu au casino.
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 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

pertinent
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
Ses commentaires n'étaient pas pertinents pour la discussion.
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/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

rancune
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
Elle garde toujours une rancune contre lui pour ce qui s'est passé il y a des années.
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.
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 /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 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.
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

éclat
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
Un éclat d'espoir est apparu dans ses yeux.
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

poisson-feuille gangétique
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Le poisson-feuille gangétique se trouve couramment dans les rivières du Bangladesh.
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

chair de poule
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
Le film d'horreur m'a donné des frissons.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

grand-père/grand-mère
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
Mes grands-parents vivent dans un petit village près des collines.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

sauter joyeusement
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Les agneaux sautaient joyeusement dans le champ sous le soleil.
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.
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

avec courage
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
Elle a accepté courageusement le défi malgré les difficultés.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

galaxies
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
Les galaxies lointaines détiennent des indices sur l'univers primitif.
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.
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 /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.
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.
A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

bonheur
Meaning
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
Example
Children are playing on the grass.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

gazeux
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
Le dioxyde de carbone est une substance gazeuse.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

orientation; leadership; conseil
Meaning
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction
Example
The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.
L'enseignant a fourni des orientations précieuses pour aider les étudiants à choisir leur parcours professionnel.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

gardien; tuteur
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
Après la mort de ses parents, son oncle est devenu son tuteur légal et a pris soin d'elle.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

gloire; honneur; splendeur
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
L'athlète s'est réjoui de la gloire de remporter la médaille d'or olympique.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

gouverneur
Meaning
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
Example
The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.
Le gouverneur a adressé les citoyens concernant les élections à venir.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

courage, initiative
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
Il faut du vrai courage pour démarrer son propre entreprise.
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 /dʒem/

Gem

gemme précieuse
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
Le collier antique comportait une rare gemme saphir entourée de diamants.
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 /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.
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.
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

gesticulation
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
Son discours était rempli de gesticulations passionnées.
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

vitrier
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
Le vitrier a réparé la fenêtre cassée dans notre maison.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

dégoutant / grossier
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Il pensait que la nourriture avait l'air dégoûtante, mais elle avait bon goût.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
L'idée était encore à son stade germinal.
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

jardinier
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
Le jardinier a planté de belles fleurs dans le jardin arrière.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

gastrique / problèmes d'estomac
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
Elle a été prescrite des médicaments pour ses problèmes gastriques.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

reconnaissant
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
Je suis reconnaissant pour ta gentillesse et ton soutien.
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 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.
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.
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 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

regarder la bouche ouverte
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
La foule est restée bouche bée devant le tour de magie étonnant.
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

raisins
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
Elle a acheté une grappe de raisins au marché.
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.
B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

géant; être mythologique ou imaginaire de taille humaine mais de taille surhumaine
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
Le géant technologique a annoncé des bénéfices record pour le troisième trimestre consécutif.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

émacié
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Après des semaines de maladie, il avait l'air pâle et émacié.
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.
A2 verb /ɡaɪd/

guide

guider
Meaning
to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior
Example
The teacher guides the students.
Le professeur guide les étudiants.
A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

croissant
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
Il y a une demande croissante pour l'énergie renouvelable.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

oie
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
L'oie a nagé gracieusement à travers l'étang.
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 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 /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

glamour; charme; attrait;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
Le glamour d'Hollywood a attiré de jeunes acteurs du monde entier.
C2 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

tourner rapidement
Meaning
to move or spin quickly in circles
Example
The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums.
La danseuse a tourné frénétiquement au rythme des tambours.
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 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 /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/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 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 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 /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

mesureur
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
Le manomètre a montré que le réservoir était plein.
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.
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.
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.