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A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

cadeau; don;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
Elle a reçu un magnifique cadeau en bijoux de sa grand-mère pour son anniversaire.
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.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

papillon doré
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
Le papillon doré est un symbole de beauté et de nature.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

mentalité de croissance
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Une mentalité de croissance aide les individus à relever les défis.
B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

donateur
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
Elle a toujours été une généreuse donatrice pour la charité.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

poutre (en acier)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Les poutres en acier ont soutenu le poids du pont.
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.
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.
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 /ɡreɪs/

grace

grâce, élégance
Meaning
simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
Example
She moved with grace across the stage.
Elle se déplaçait avec grâce sur scène.
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.
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 /ɡloʊb/

Globe

objet sphérique; la terre; un modèle sphérique de la terre
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
L'enseignant a utilisé un globe pour montrer aux élèves les emplacements des différents pays.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

abondant
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
Il y avait des livres en abondance dans la vieille bibliothèque.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

écriture ou dessins illégaux faits sur un mur ou une autre surface dans un lieu public
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
Les murs du métro étaient couverts de graffiti colorés créés par des artistes locaux.
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

jouer à des jeux vidéo ou compétitifs
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
Le gaming est devenu une industrie de plusieurs milliards de dollars.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

gaieté; ambiance festive;
Meaning
the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere
Example
The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.
La réception de mariage était remplie de gaieté, de rires et de célébrations joyeuses.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

mec
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
Ce mec là-bas est mon meilleur ami.
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.
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 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

générer
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La machine génère de l'électricité.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

gambit
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
Son gambit d'ouverture lors du débat a surpris tout le monde.
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 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

grandiose
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
Il avait des projets grandioses de construire une ville futuriste dans le désert.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 /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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

génitif
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
En anglais, le cas génitif est souvent indiqué par un apostrophe et un 's'.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

brillant
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Elle a acheté un magazine brillant au magasin.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

voyant
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Elle portait un collier voyant qui jurait avec sa robe élégante.
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 /ɡaɪz/

guise

déguisement
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.
Il s'est approché sous le déguisement d'un ami.
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, 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 /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.
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 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.
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.
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 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

gigantesque
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
Ils ont servi un repas gigantesque au banquet.
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

petite amie
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
Il a présenté sa petite amie à sa famille.
C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

regarder avec colère
Meaning
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
Example
He glowered at his rival across the room.
Il regarda son rival de l'autre côté de la pièce avec colère.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

ail
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
La recette nécessite trois gousses d'ail frais pour rehausser la saveur.
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.
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.
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 /ɡəʊlz/

goals

objectifs
Meaning
Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.
Example
Achieving development goals requires cooperation.
Atteindre les objectifs de développement nécessite une coopération.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

épicerie
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
L'épicier a des fruits et des légumes frais dans son magasin.
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.
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.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

creuser, surfacturer
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
Il a accidentellement fait un trou dans la table en bois.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

poisson guppy
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
Le poisson guppy est parfait pour les débutants qui veulent commencer un aquarium.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

toiletter
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Elle passe des heures à toiletter son chien chaque semaine.
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.
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

générosité
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
La générosité du milliardaire était évidente dans ses nombreuses donations caritatives aux hôpitaux.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

colle
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
Les enfants ont utilisé de la colle blanche pour coller les morceaux de papier coloré sur leur projet artistique.
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.
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 /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

poisson de verre
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
Le poisson de verre est connu pour son corps transparent et sa nature paisible.
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 /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

maladroit
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
L'adolescent se sentait maladroit dans son costume trop grand.
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.
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

bavarder
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
Ils aiment bavarder sur leurs voisins.
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.
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 /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

graphismes
Meaning
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
Example
The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.
Le site utilise des graphismes impressionnants pour attirer les visiteurs.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

tourbillon, courant océanique circulaire
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
Le grand patch de déchets du Pacifique est coincé dans un tourbillon.
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.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

appareil
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
Il adore acheter les derniers gadgets de cuisine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

lévrier
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
Le lévrier a gagné la course sur la piste pour chiens.