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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.
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

contre-intuitif
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
Son approche semble contre-intuitive, mais elle fonctionne réellement.
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

concerner
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
Les règles concernent tous les élèves de l'école.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

femme ronde et attrayante
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
L'actrice a été décrite comme une femme joyeuse et ronde.
A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

ici
Meaning
in, at, or to this place
Example
Please come here quickly.
S'il vous plaît venez ici rapidement.
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

district
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Elle vit dans le district nord de la ville.
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

vigilant
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Les gardes sont restés vigilants toute la nuit.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

horoscope
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Elle lisait son horoscope chaque matin pour voir ce que les étoiles prédisaient.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

matricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Le crime de matricide a choqué toute la ville.
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

limon
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
Le fleuve a déposé des couches de limon le long de ses rives.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

diamant
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Elle portait une bague en diamant a son doigt.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

autocratique
Meaning
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
Example
The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.
Le style autocratique du gestionnaire décourageait les employés de partager leurs idées.
C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

tumultueux
Meaning
Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.
Example
They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.
Ils avaient une relation tumultueuse pleine de hauts et de bas.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

tronc d'arbre
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
Le tronc de l'arbre était épais et solide.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

insignifiant
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.
La donation n'était pas insignifiante, bien qu'elle fût plus petite que prévu.
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

gestion du temps par blocs
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Le time-blocking aide à améliorer la productivité et l'efficacité.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

insensible
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
Il était insensible au froid lorsqu'il était allongé dans la neige.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

discordant
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
Les notes discordantes du groupe ont blessé nos oreilles.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

jetée
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Les bateaux de pêche étaient amarrés à la jetée en bois près du port.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

bref
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
Sa réponse était brève et a rapidement mis fin à la conversation.
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

amélioré
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
Les stratégies améliorées améliorent les résultats.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

fondu
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
Le forgeron a versé du métal fondu dans le moule.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

fallacieux
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
Elle a donné une excuse fallacieuse pour ne pas assister à la réunion.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

provocateur de réflexion
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
Le film était profondément provocateur de réflexion et a laissé une impression durable.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

samedi
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Nous allons à la plage samedi.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

migrant
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
De nombreux migrants parcourent de longues distances pour trouver un emploi.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

couvercle
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
Veuillez remettre le couvercle sur le pot.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

bain; baignoire
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Je prends un bain chaud chaque soir.
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

punaise / tactique
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
Elle a utilisé une punaise pour fixer le papier au mur.
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

généralement
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
Elle arrive généralement au travail à 9 heures.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

dissonant
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
L'orchestre a produit un son dissonant pendant la répétition.
C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

indulgence
Meaning
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Example
His indulgence in junk food affected his health.
Son indulgence pour la malbouffe a nui à sa sante.
B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

tige mince, surtout en métal ou bois
Meaning
a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood
Example
He used an iron rod to support the structure.
Il a utilisé une tige en fer pour soutenir la structure.
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

objection; désaccord; protestation;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
L'avocat a soulevé une objection pendant le procès.
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

réalisation
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
Sa réalisation du problème a aidé à résoudre la question.
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

adulterer
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour avoir adultéré ses produits avec des produits chimiques bon marché.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

forêt
Meaning
a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
Example
We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.
Nous avons fait une randonnée dans la forêt dense hier.
C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

amplification
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
Le microphone permet l’amplification de la voix du locuteur.
B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

conteneur
Meaning
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.
Example
Containers are essential for logistics.
Les conteneurs sont essentiels pour la logistique.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

le moins préparé
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Le Bangladesh est parmi les moins préparés à l'adaptation au climat.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

moraliste
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
L'auteur était connu comme un moraliste strict dans ses écrits.
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

proclamation
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
Le roi a publié une proclamation déclarant la paix.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

dévotion excessive ou irrationnelle
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Il a un fétiche pour collectionner des timbres rares.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

écologique
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Les produits écologiques sont conçus pour réduire les dommages écologiques.
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

aisé
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
Elle a grandi dans un quartier aisé.
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

contrainte
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
Elle a signé le contrat sous la contrainte.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

piraterie
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
Le piratage de logiciels coute des milliards de dollars aux entreprises chaque annee.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

se moquer de
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Les étudiants se sont moqués de son accent pendant le cours.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

épineux; difficile
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Le problème épineux des réductions budgétaires nécessite une réflexion attentive.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

impertinent
Meaning
rude and showing a lack of respect
Example
It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.
C'était impertinent de sa part de remettre en question la décision du manager.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

intelligible
Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
Son discours était à peine intelligible à cause du bruit.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

stocker
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Elle range ses vêtements d'hiver dans le grenier.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

interaction
Meaning
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Example
The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.
L'interaction entre la culture et la technologie façonne la vie moderne.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

dépravation
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
Le juge a condamné l'acte de dépravation morale du criminel.
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

nocturne
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
Les hiboux sont des animaux nocturnes qui chassent la nuit.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

non tempéré
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
La colère non tempérée de la foule a provoqué le chaos.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

lent
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
La voiture roulait lentement dans la rue.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

drapeau
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Les rues étaient décorées de drapeaux nationaux.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptif
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Elle a grandi dans une famille adoptive aimante.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

réalisation
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Obtenir son diplôme universitaire a été une grande réalisation pour lui.
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

paralysie
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
L'accident l'a laissé avec une paralysie dans les jambes.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

passoire
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Elle a égoutté les pâtes avec une passoire.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermétiquement
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Les bocaux ont été hermétiquement scellés pour préserver la fraîcheur.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

appuyer ou écraser quelque chose si fort qu'il est endommagé ou détruit
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Il a accidentellement écrasé le gobelet en papier dans sa main.
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

itérer
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
L'équipe de développement itérera la conception jusqu'à ce qu'elle réponde aux besoins des utilisateurs.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

impeccable
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
Son goût impeccable en mode était admiré par tous ses pairs.
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

ordre; séquence
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
L'enseignant a donné un ordre de s'asseoir tranquillement.
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

affaiblir
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
Les longues heures de travail l'ont affaibli.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

continuellement; sans interruption; de manière ininterrompue
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
La machine fonctionne continuellement pendant 24 heures.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

absorbé
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Elle était tellement absorbée dans le livre qu'elle a oublié l'heure.
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

soi
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
Elle a un fort sens de soi.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

bataillon
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
Le bataillon a été déployé sur la ligne de front.
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

calcul
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
Son calcul du coût total était précis au centime près.
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

expliquer
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
Le professeur a essayé d'expliquer la théorie de la relativité à ses étudiants.
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

spectre
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
Le festival a attiré des gens de tout le spectre politique.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

famille royale / redevance (revenus d'auteur)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
L'auteur reçoit une redevance pour chaque livre vendu.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

perturber
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Le bruit soudain a perturbé les étudiants pendant l'examen.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

répandu
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Le tabagisme est encore répandu chez les adolescents malgré les avertissements sanitaires.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

terrifier
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Le fort tonnerre a terrifié les enfants.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

grêle
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La soudaine tempête de grêle a endommagé de nombreuses voitures dans le parking avec de grosses boules de glace.
B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

obstacle
Meaning
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
Example
Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.
Le mauvais temps était le principal obstacle à notre voyage.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

fédérer
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Plusieurs États se sont fédérés pour créer une union plus forte.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

indépendamment de
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Elle ira à la fête indépendamment de la météo.
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

proscénium
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
Les acteurs se sont inclinés devant le proscénium avant de quitter la scène.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

immobile
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
La voiture est restée immobile au feu rouge.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

métallurgique
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Il a étudié l'ingénierie métallurgique à l'université.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

sportif
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
C'est un véritable sportif, toujours juste et respectueux envers ses adversaires.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

randonnée difficile
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Ils ont marché pendant trois jours à travers les montagnes.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

de manière étrange; de manière inhabituelle
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Elle s'est habillée de manière particulière pour le dîner formel, portant des couleurs vives et des motifs inhabituels.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

pomme à la crème
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
La pomme à la crème a une texture douce et crémeuse.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

désapprouver
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
Beaucoup de parents désapprouvent de fumer.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

section
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Cette section du rapport nécessite un examen plus approfondi.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

décentralisé
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
Le système décentralisé a permis un plus grand contrôle au niveau local.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

ermitage
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
Le moine a passé des années dans un ermitage au fond de la forêt.
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

roche
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
La montagne était faite de roche solide.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

confidentiel; privé; destiné à être gardé secret
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Veuillez garder ces informations confidentielles.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

profond
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
Le discours a eu un impact profond sur l'auditoire.
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Gouvernement dirigé par des fonctionnaires inexpérimentés ou nouveaux
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
La révolution soudaine a conduit à une néocratie avec des dirigeants inexpérimentés.
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

condoléances
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
Elle a offert ses plus sincères condoléances à la famille endeuillée.
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

substitut
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
Le substitut dirigera la réunion en l'absence du manager.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

vélo tandem
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Le couple a apprécié de faire du vélo tandem dans le parc.
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

bonheur
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

bonheur
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

consulat
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
Il est allé au consulat pour renouveler son visa.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Le python s'enroula autour de sa proie fermement.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

compliqué
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
Les instructions de la machine sont trop compliquées à suivre.
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

vif; animé; joyeux
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
Les enfants ont eu une discussion animée sur leurs livres préférés.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

bonheur
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

corrosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
La corrosion dans les tuyaux conduit à des fuites.
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.
B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

examen
Meaning
a formal test of knowledge or ability
Example
She is preparing for her final examination.
Elle se prépare pour son examen final.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

éloigné
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
Ils sont restés dans un village éloigné pendant leur voyage.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

indigence
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
La charité a été fondée pour aider les personnes vivant dans l'indigence.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

fort
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Une défense forte assure la victoire.
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

convulsion
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
Le médicament a aidé à prévenir les convulsions chez les enfants.
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

granuler
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
Le sucre a commencé à se granuler lorsqu'il a refroidi.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

personne qui simule une maladie
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
Le responsable soupçonnait que John était un malingerer.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

supplément
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Le billet d'avion avait un supplément carburant ajouté.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

coucher du soleil
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Le coucher du soleil romantique a peint le ciel de couleurs dorées.
A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

stupide; ridicule; insensé
Meaning
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly
Example
It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.
C'était stupide de sa part de conduire sous une telle pluie.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

élitiste
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Son attitude élitiste l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses pairs.