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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.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

mûres
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Nous avons cueilli des mûres fraîches dans le jardin pour notre tarte.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

justification
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Il n'y a aucune justification pour un tel comportement grossier.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

patricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Le mythe ancien décrit un fils commettant un patricide pour prendre le trône.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

repas
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Ils ont apprécié un délicieux repas au bord de la rivière.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

témoin
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
Le témoin a témoigné au tribunal hier.
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

impliquer
Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
Le travail impliquera beaucoup de voyages à travers le pays.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

hypocrite; imposteur; faux-semblant
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
Ne sois pas un hypocrite en exigeant de l'honnêteté des autres tout en mentant toi-même.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

stimulant
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
Le café est un stimulant courant qui aide les gens à rester éveillés
A2 adjective /ˈreɪ.ni/

Rainy

pluvieux
Meaning
characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain
Example
It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.
C'était un jour pluvieux, alors nous sommes restés à l'intérieur.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

élargir
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
L'élargissement des opportunités éducatives aide à réduire l'inégalité.
B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

appliquer
Meaning
To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
Example
Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.
Appliquer des lois strictes est nécessaire pour prévenir les violations.
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

graisse
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
Trop de graisse dans votre alimentation peut être malsain.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

photoélectrique
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
L'effet photoélectrique est fondamental dans les panneaux solaires.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

légalité
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
L'avocat a remis en question la légalité du contrat.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

stratège
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoléon était un brillant tacticien.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

comptabilité
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Elle travaille dans le département de comptabilité d'une grande entreprise.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

crédibilité
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Sa crédibilité en tant que leader reste incontestée.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

courage
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Le jeune athlète a montré son courage lors du match final.
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

poêle
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
Chauffez l'huile dans une grande poêle avant d'ajouter les légumes.
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

effort, marque d'un coup
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
Par dint de travail acharné, il a atteint le succès.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

ruisseau
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Un ruisseau coulait à travers la prairie.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

réplique
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Le musée a exposé une réplique parfaite de la statue antique.
B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

infraction
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
L'infraction a été commise en plein jour.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

préjugé
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Nous devons lutter contre les préjugés et la discrimination dans notre société.
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

prison
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
Le voleur a été envoyé en prison pour vol.
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

proposer
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
Je propose que nous fassions une petite pause.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

enchanter
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
Le conteur a enchanté les enfants avec ses histoires.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

mammifère qui porte et nourrit ses petits dans une poche
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
Le kangourou est un marsupial bien connu.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Le réalisateur a enfin sorti le troisième film pour compléter la trilogie de science-fiction.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

courageux
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
Le soldat courageux n'a jamais reculé face à un défi.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

ridicule; absurde; stupide
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
L'idée de construire une maison sans outils est ridicule.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hyène
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
La hyène a ri dans l'obscurité de la nuit.
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

clinique
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
Le médecin a effectué un examen clinique.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

version; forme; récit
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
C'est la dernière version du logiciel.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

herbeux
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
Le champ herbeux s'étendait à perte de vue.
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

tumulte; agitation; bruit
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
Les enfants ont causé un sacré bruit dans la cour de récréation.
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

marchandises illégales
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
La police a saisi une cargaison de cigarettes de contrebande.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

bastion, forteresse
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
Le château se tenait comme un bastion contre les attaques ennemies.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

promontoire
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
Le phare se trouvait sur un promontoire surplombant la mer.
A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

prix
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
La hausse des prix affecte les dépenses des consommateurs.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

décamètre
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
Le terrain a été mesuré en décamètres pour plus de précision.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

bruyant
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Les enfants étaient bruyants pendant la fête d'anniversaire.
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

étrange
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
La maison abandonnée avait un étrange silence.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

prudent; sage; prudent;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Il est prudent d'économiser de l'argent pour l'avenir.
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

suspendre une session
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
Le président a décidé de suspendre le parlement jusqu'à ce que la crise soit résolue.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

havre
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
La bibliothèque est devenue un havre pour les étudiants pendant les examens.
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

pantalons en denim
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
Il portait des pantalons en denim bleus avec une chemise blanche.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

essentiel
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
L'eau est essentielle pour la vie.
C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

découverte révolutionnaire
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
Example
Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.
La chirurgie robotique est une découverte révolutionnaire dans le domaine de la santé.
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

vulgaire
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
Le loubard ivre a causé une scène à la fête.
C2 noun /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

quarto

livre de format quarto
Meaning
A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).
Example
The library has rare Shakespeare quartos.
La bibliothèque possède de rares quartos de Shakespeare.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

monocle
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
Le vieux monsieur portait un monocle lors des événements officiels.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

mot monosyllabique
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Des mots comme 'oui' et 'non' sont des monosyllabes.
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

tarte
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
Ma grand-mère fait la meilleure tarte aux pommes de la ville.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

pharmacie
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Je suis allé à la pharmacie pour acheter des médicaments contre le rhume.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

bâton / symbole d'autorité
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Le chef d'orchestre leva son bâton pour commencer la symphonie.
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

se souvenir
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Il se souvint de la promesse qu'il avait faite.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

désert; solitaire; stérile
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
Le village abandonné avait l'air désert et vide.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

charmer / séduire par la tromperie
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Elle a charmé l'auditoire avec ses récits.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

flagrant
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
Le mépris flagrant de l'entreprise pour les règles de sécurité a mis en colère le public.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

allitération
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Elle a utilisé l'alliteration dans son poème pour ajouter de la musicalité.
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

épuisé; fatigué
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
Je suis complètement épuisé après avoir travaillé toute la journée.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

insidieux
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
La propagation insidieuse de la désinformation peut nuire à la confiance.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

parjure
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
Elle a été condamnée pour parjure après avoir donné de faux témoignages.
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

persévérer
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
Il persévéra à travers de nombreux échecs avant de réussir.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

participant à la conférence
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Chaque participant à la conférence a reçu un badge au comptoir d'inscription.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

protestation
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
La protestation des travailleurs contre le traitement injuste a été ignorée.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

crédit, reconnaissance
Meaning
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
Example
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
Elle a reçu du crédit pour sa contribution au projet.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

obscurité
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
L'obscurité de l'eau rendait difficile de voir les poissons.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

précieux
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Faire du bénévolat au refuge a été une expérience précieuse.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

changer brusquement de direction
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
La voiture a changé brusquement de direction pour éviter le chien.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

réalité augmentée, fusion du monde virtuel et réel
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
La réalité augmentée a transformé le jeu.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

afférent
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
Les nerfs afférents transportent des signaux du corps vers le cerveau.
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

illusion
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
Le magicien a créé une illusion spectaculaire qui a fait apparaître l'éléphant disparaître.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

poche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Il a mis son téléphone dans sa poche.
A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

viser
Meaning
to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan
Example
He aimed the ball at the goal.
Il a visé la balle vers le but.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

courtoisie; politesse;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Il a montré une grande courtoisie en tenant la porte ouverte pour les personnes âgées.
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

immigration
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Les politiques d'immigration varient d'un pays à l'autre.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

s'attendre
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Je m'attends à ce que la réunion commence à 9 heures.
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

cataclysme
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
Le tremblement de terre a été un cataclysme qui a redessiné la ville.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

animation
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
L'animation dans ce film est incroyablement détaillée.
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

question; phrase interrogative;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
Le professeur a posé une question difficile pendant l'examen.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

homélie; discours religieux
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
Le prêtre a prononcé une homélie inspirante sur la compassion et le pardon lors du service du dimanche.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

logistique
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
La logistique garantit une livraison ponctuelle.
C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

vestige
Meaning
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Example
No vestige of the ancient city remains.
Aucun vestige de l'ancienne ville ne reste.
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

impasse; blocage
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
Les négociations ont atteint une impasse lorsque les deux parties ne voulaient pas faire de compromis.
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

périr
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Beaucoup de soldats sont morts dans la guerre.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

exigu, inconfortablement petit
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
La pièce était tellement exiguë que nous pouvions à peine bouger.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

conjurer
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
Le magicien a conjuré un lapin du chapeau.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

inquisitif
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
L'enfant inquisitif a posé d'innombrables questions sur les étoiles.
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

démonstrateur, manifestant
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
Les manifestants ont défilé pacifiquement dans les rues de la ville.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

froid; piment épicé;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Le chef a ajouté du piment rouge pour rendre le curry plus épicé.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

invalide
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Le tribunal a déclaré le contrat invalide.
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

rosette en ruban
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
Le soldat portait une rosette en ruban rouge sur son chapeau.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

supérieur; de meilleure qualité
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Ce produit est supérieur à tous les autres sur le marché.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sectaire
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
La région a été troublée par la violence sectaire pendant des décennies.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

laïque
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Le pays maintient un gouvernement laïque qui sépare la religion de la politique.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

sauter
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Il a décidé de sauter le petit-déjeuner et d'aller directement au travail.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

parchemin
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
Le manuscrit ancien a été écrit sur du parchemin.
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

élever, reproduire
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Ils élèvent des chevaux à la ferme.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Le brigadier a inspecté les troupes avant le défilé.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

lumineux
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
Le cadran lumineux de la montre était visible dans l'obscurité.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

sélectionné
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Il était l'un des candidats sélectionnés pour la bourse.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

anticlímax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
La fin du film était un anticlímax après une histoire aussi passionnante.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

petit diablotin espiègle
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
L'enfant agissait comme un petit diablotin, cachant ses jouets partout.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

affaiblissant
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
La maladie avait un effet affaiblissant sur sa santé.
C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

souvenir
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.
Elle m'a donné un petit pendentif comme souvenir de notre amitié.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

augurer
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Des nuages sombres augurent une tempête à venir.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

un peu en retard
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
Nous sommes arrivés un peu en retard à la fête, mais nous avons quand même profité de la plupart du plaisir.
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

vieux
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
Il conduit toujours sa vieille voiture.
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

ode
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
Le poète a écrit une ode à la beauté de la nature.
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

conséquences dévastatrices
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
La pollution de l'air a des conséquences dévastatrices sur la santé.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

enveloppe
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Elle a scellé la lettre dans une enveloppe et l'a envoyée.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

suggérable
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Les enfants sont très suggestibles et peuvent croire ce qu'on leur dit.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

attirer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
La publicité a attiré les clients avec des promesses de réductions.
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

imposer
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'imposer une nouvelle taxe sur les produits de luxe.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

promouvoir
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
L'entreprise promeut la sensibilisation à l'environnement.