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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 /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

folie
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
Sa constante folie a rendu la réunion difficile à prendre au sérieux.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

inviolé
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
Le temple ancien est resté inviolé pendant des siècles.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

échange cationique
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
La capacité d'échange cationique du sol influence la croissance des plantes.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

lacune; défaut; carence
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Malgré ses nombreux talents, il a quelques lacunes.
A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

cœur
Meaning
the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings
Example
The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.
Le médecin a écouté mon cœur avec un stéthoscope.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

souvenir
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Un service a été organisé en souvenir des soldats tombés.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

installation
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
L'installation de l'événement a pris des heures à compléter.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

léthargique
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
Après un repas copieux, il se sentait léthargique et somnolent.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

conformation
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
Le scientifique a étudié la conformation moléculaire de la protéine.
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

marque
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
Il avait une marque rouge sur son bras après la piqûre d'abeille.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

soie
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
La robe était faite de pure soie.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

secret
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
Le projet a été mené dans un secret total.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

antifaille
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Les ingénieurs ont installé un mécanisme antifaille dans la centrale nucléaire.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

contredire
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
Le scientifique a contredit les résultats de la recherche précédente.
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

historique
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
Le Jour de la Victoire est un moment historique pour le Bangladesh.
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

xénophobie
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
La xénophobie peut mener à la discrimination et à la division sociale.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le navire à travers la tempête.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

simplicité, naturel
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
Son artlessness la rendait aimée de tous.
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

paternel
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
Il a pris un intérêt paternel dans l'éducation du garçon.
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

miel
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
J'aime ajouter du miel à mon thé.
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

liniment / lotion
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
Il a frotté du liniment sur ses muscles endoloris après l'entraînement.
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

se préparer
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
Elle se préparait devant le miroir avant de partir pour la fête.
A1 verb /set/

set

placer
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Elle a mis le livre sur la table.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

surcharger
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
Ne surchargez pas la machine à laver sinon elle pourrait se casser.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

en attendant
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
La nourriture sera prête dans une heure ; en attendant, nous pouvons regarder la télévision.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

dérogatoire
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
Il a fait une remarque dérogatoire sur son travail.
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

dépasser
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Un clou dépassait du panneau de bois.
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

fraction; partie
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
Seule une petite fraction de la population a voté lors des élections locales.
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

futur
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
Les projets futurs dépendent de la planification stratégique.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

texture
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
Le tissu a une texture douce et lisse.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

embrouiller
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Il a embrouillé la présentation et a confondu l'audience.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plateforme
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
La plate-forme a été utilisée pour discuter de la collaboration.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

chanter
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
elle chante magnifiquement dans le chœur
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

inventaire
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
Le magasin a un large assortiment de produits.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

assigner
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
Le gestionnaire assignera des tâches aux nouveaux employés.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

connaissance; perspicace; astucieux;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
Elle lui a donné un sourire complice quand il a mentionné le secret.
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

petit-fils
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Son petit-fils lui rend visite chaque week-end.
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

rate; colère
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
Il a exprimé sa colère sur ses collègues après la réunion.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

nauséabond; nuisible ou désagréable
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
L'odeur nauséabonde des ordures a forcé tout le monde à se boucher le nez.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

se faire bien voir
Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
Elle a essayé de s'ingratiser auprès de son patron en le complimentant souvent.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

indices
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Les expressions faciales fournissent des indices sur les émotions d'une personne.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

comme un ver
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
L'artiste a utilisé un design vermiculaire pour décorer le bord du manuscrit.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

hypocondriaque
Meaning
a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
Example
She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.
Elle est une hypocondriaque qui consulte le médecin chaque semaine.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

paroisse
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La paroisse s'est réunie pour le service du dimanche.
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

charmant et raffiné
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Il était un homme raffiné qui a impressionné tout le monde à la fête.
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

lettre; caractère
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Elle a écrit une lettre à sa grand-mère.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

cathartique
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Écrire sur les émotions peut être une expérience cathartique.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

hélice
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
L'hélice de l'avion a coupé l'air à grande vitesse.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

voyager
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Ils ont voyagé en Antarctique avec un grand groupe.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

bombardier
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
Le bombardier a largué les bombes avec précision.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

commode
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
Il était commode de prendre le raccourci malgré les risques.
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

secousse; coup; personne stupide
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
Le coup soudain du train a fait perdre l'équilibre des passagers momentanément.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

traître
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
Pendant la guerre, il a été étiqueté comme un quisling pour avoir aidé les envahisseurs.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

fusion
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
La fusion des deux entreprises a créé la plus grande banque de la région.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

déshabiller; enlever les vêtements
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
L'infirmière a aidé à déshabiller le patient pour l'examen.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

superviseur
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
Le superviseur s'est assuré que les travailleurs respectaient les règles de sécurité.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

décent
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Elle a maintenu un silence décent pendant la cérémonie.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

instable; peu fiable; qui ne fonctionne pas correctement
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
La vieille chaise était instable et tanguait chaque fois que quelqu'un s'y asseyait.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

compensation; indemnisation
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
L'entreprise a fourni une compensation financière aux travailleurs blessés dans l'accident.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

section; portion; segment
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
L'orange a été divisée en huit segments.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

trébucher
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Il a trébuché sur le pavé inégal.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

insuffisant
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
Son explication était insuffisante pour clarifier la confusion.
A1 article /æn/

an

un/une
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
Elle a mangé une pomme au petit déjeuner.
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

Grande Muraille de Chine
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
La Grande Muraille de Chine est l'un des monuments les plus célèbres du monde.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

discussions secondaires
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Les discussions secondaires mènent souvent à des accords.
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

démangeaison
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
Les démangeaisons oculaires entraînent souvent des frottements.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

continuer
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
La pluie continuera toute la nuit.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

diffamer
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Il a été diffamé par des rumeurs malveillantes.
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

mélodie; air musical
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
Elle fredonnait une belle mélodie pendant qu'elle préparait le dîner.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

émanciper
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La loi a été conçue pour émanciper les esclaves et leur accorder la pleine citoyenneté.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

défiant; rebelle
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
L'étudiant défiant a refusé de suivre les règles.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

désapprobation / aversion
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
La nouvelle politique est tombée en disgrâce auprès du public.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

envieux
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Les remarques envieuses du manager ont créé des tensions parmi les employés.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergent
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Les politiques divergentes créent des défis dans la collaboration.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

acrimonie
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
Le divorce était rempli d'acrimonie et de disputes.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

intellectuellement supérieur
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
Le musée est connu pour ses expositions intellectuelles.
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

se rassembler, s'assembler
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
les gens se rassemblent sur la place du village chaque soir.
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

œuvre créative
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
Le compositeur considérait la symphonie comme sa plus grande œuvre créative.
B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

humanité
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
La bonté est l'une des plus grandes expressions de l'humanité.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

diminuer
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Le taux de chômage continue de diminuer.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

ordre judiciaire
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Le juge a émis un ordre de habeas corpus.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

l'état d'être rare; quelque chose qui est peu commun ou rare
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Le vase antique était une rareté valant des milliers de dollars.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Veuillez soumettre votre rapport au format PDF d'ici la fin de la semaine.
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

frapper
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
L'éclair frappe le grand bâtiment pendant la tempête.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

ravie
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Elle était ravie du cadeau surprise.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

tortueux
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
Le voyage à travers le désert était long et tortueux.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

richissime
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Ils font partie d'une famille riche dans la ville.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

dangereux
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Conduire vite sur des routes glacées est dangereux.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

imprécation
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
La vieille femme a impréqué ses ennemis avec des mots sombres.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

illibéral
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
Le gouvernement a été critiqué pour ses politiques illibérales.
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

télévision
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
Ma famille regarde la télévision ensemble chaque soir.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

cauchemar
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
L'examen était un véritable cauchemar pour les étudiants mal préparés.
C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

régulation du climat
Meaning
The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.
Example
Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.
Les forêts aident à la régulation du climat en stabilisant les températures locales.
A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

mélanger
Meaning
To combine different substances or elements together.
Example
She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.
Elle aime mélanger différentes couleurs pour créer de nouvelles nuances.
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

inhabitable
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
L'urbanisation rapide peut rendre les villes inhabitables.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

plan; contour; résumé
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
L'enseignant a fourni un plan du programme du cours.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

peintre
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
Le peintre a créé un beau paysage sur toile.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

multiple; divers; variés
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
Elle a subi de multiples blessures dans l'accident.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

désir ardent, envie
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Après des années à l'étranger, elle a développé un profond désir pour la cuisine traditionnelle de sa patrie.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

préoccupation, affaire de préoccupation
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Les problèmes environnementaux nous concernent tous.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

mesure
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
Le tailleur a pris mes mesures de taille avant de coudre le costume.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

bonheur
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

dissiper
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
L'explication de l'enseignant a dissipé la confusion des élèves.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

noix
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
Elle a mangé un arachide, qui est un type de noix.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

replet
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
Le livre est replet de détails historiques fascinants.
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.
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

didactique
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
Le roman n'est pas seulement divertissant, mais aussi didactique par nature.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

lui-même
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
Le chat s'est nettoyé lui-même après avoir mangé.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

garde-manger
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
Le garde-manger était plein de pain frais et de fromage.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

libéral; tolérant; généreux; progressiste dans la pensée
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Elle a une attitude libérale envers différentes cultures et croyances.
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

monter/faire de l'équitation
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
Elle aime rouler à vélo jusqu'au travail.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

dangereux
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Les polluants dangereux augmentent les risques pour la santé.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

soulagement
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
Le soulagement est souvent l'objectif principal des soins pour les patients en phase terminale.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

nomade
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
Le désert était autrefois la maison des nomades qui vivaient en élevant des animaux.
C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

capitalisation
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
La capitalisation de l'entreprise a atteint 1 milliard de dollars en valeur marchande.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

capacité
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Le câble a la capacité de gérer un grand trafic de données.
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

isthme
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
Le canal de Panama traverse l'isthme de Panama.
A1 preposition /æt/

at

à
Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
Elle est arrivée à l'heure à l'aéroport.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

disjoncteur (quelque chose qui casse, une vague de mer qui se brise en mousse près du rivage, ou un appareil qui interrompt un circuit électrique)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
Le disjoncteur a sauté pendant la tempête, coupant l'électricité.