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C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

gravier
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
L'allée était recouverte de gravier.
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

principalement
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
Elle est principalement responsable de la gestion des finances.
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

outils
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
Vous pouvez utiliser des outils en ligne comme FamilySearch pour créer un arbre généalogique.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

cocaïne (drogue)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Il a été arrêté pour possession de cocaïne.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

accentuer
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
L'annonce a servi à accentuer l'excitation dans la pièce.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

bibliophile
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Elle est une véritable bibliophile qui passe ses week-ends dans des librairies anciennes.
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

quota
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
La réforme de la quota était une demande clé.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

coincé
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
La porte est coincée et ne s'ouvrira pas.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

endroit
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
Le site de construction est prêt pour la prochaine phase du projet.
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

envoûter
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
La beauté du coucher du soleil envoûta les voyageurs.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

soumission
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
L'entrepreneur a envoyé la soumission au client pour approbation.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

étrange
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
C'était étrange de le voir à la fête après tout ce temps.
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

pont
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
Le vieux pont en pierre a relié les deux villes pendant plus d'un siècle.
B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

innover
Meaning
To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.
Example
The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.
L'entreprise doit innover pour rester en avance sur ses concurrents.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

annexer
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
L'empire a annexé le royaume voisin après la guerre.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

traîner, rester sans but
Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
Les adolescents ont été interdits de traîner devant le magasin.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

inhérent
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
Il existe des risques inhérents dans les sports extrêmes.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

quintette
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
Le quintette de jazz a joué magnifiquement.
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 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

légitime
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Elle est la propriétaire légitime de la propriété.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

agriculture
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
L'agriculture durable peut aider à protéger l'environnement.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

déclamer
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
L'acteur déclama ses répliques avec une grande intensité.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

fléau
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
Les embouteillages sont le fléau de la vie urbaine.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

insouciance
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Elle marchait avec un air d'insouciance, sans se soucier des défis à venir.
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

éthique
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
Les considérations éthiques guident les décisions.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formellement
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
L'accord a été formellement signé par les deux parties.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

élever, soulever, augmenter à un niveau plus important ou impressionnant
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Un bon leadership peut élever la performance de l'équipe.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

fleurir
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Le petit jardin a commencé à fleurir au printemps.
C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

trahison
Meaning
Relating to or involving the crime of treason.
Example
The general was accused of treasonable conduct.
Le général a été accusé de conduite traitresse.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

patriotisme
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Le Jour de la Victoire reflète le patriotisme de toute la nation.
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

réplique acérée
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
Sa réplique acérée laissa tout le monde sans voix.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

aérien / antenne
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
Le pilote a effectué une manœuvre aérienne incroyable.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

slogan
Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
La campagne a utilisé un slogan puissant pour inspirer les gens.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

épicurien
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
En tant qu’épicurienne, elle recherchait toujours les meilleurs restaurants de la ville.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

jubilant
Meaning
feeling or expressing great happiness and joy
Example
The team was jubilant after winning the championship.
L'équipe était jubilante après avoir gagné le championnat.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspecter
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Il se livre souvent à de l'introspection avant de prendre des décisions importantes.
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

magnétiser
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
Le scientifique a réussi à magnétiser la tige de fer.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

économie de marché
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Une économie de marché permet aux entreprises de concurrencer librement.
C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

privation, pénurie, manque
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
La privation de sommeil affecte la fonction cognitive.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

sombre
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Les funérailles avaient une atmosphère sombre.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

sous-marin
Meaning
a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea
Example
The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.
Le sous-marin a plongé profondément dans l'océan pour éviter la détection.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

bosse
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
L'accident a laissé une bosse dans la porte de la voiture.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

avoir
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
Ils ont trois enfants.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Les astronomes ont découvert une nouvelle nova dans la constellation.
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

dérivé
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
La startup était un dérivé d'une grande entreprise technologique.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

engagement, fidélité
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Il a promis sa fidélité avant la réunion.
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 /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

livre scolaire
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Elle a acheté un nouveau livre de biologie pour sa classe.
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

chansons
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
Écoutez des chansons pour apprendre la prononciation.
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

étiquette
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
Une bonne étiquette exige de se lever lorsqu'une dame entre dans la pièce.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

désespéré
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Elle était désespérée après avoir entendu la mauvaise nouvelle.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

somnolent
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
Le cours somnolent a fait dormir la moitié de la classe.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

défendeur
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Le défendeur a plaidé non coupable de toutes les accusations portées contre lui.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

gentil
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
La synagogue a accueilli à la fois les juifs et les gentils.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

râleur
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
Son attitude râleuse rend le travail en équipe difficile.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

naïveté
Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
Sa naïveté faisait de lui une proie facile pour la manipulation.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

scrupule
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Il n'avait aucun scrupule à mentir pour avancer.
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

tunnel d'égout
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
L'eau de pluie lourde a coulé à travers le tunnel d'égout sous le pont.
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

échafaud
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
Le criminel a été emmené à l'échafaud à l'aube.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

saphir
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
La couronne royale était ornée d'un grand saphir.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

inondation
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
La forte pluie a causé une inondation dans le village.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

déstressé
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Elle semblait déstressée après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

hypnotiser
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
Les mouvements gracieux de la danseuse ont hypnotisé le public.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

nécessaire; requis
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
De bonnes compétences en communication sont nécessaires pour ce travail.
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

légèreté; frivolité; manque de respect
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
La légèreté dans la salle d'audience était inappropriée.
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

défiance
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
La protestation était un acte de défiance contre l'injustice.
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

géographie
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
Elle étudie la géographie pour comprendre le monde.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

innombrable
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Il y a des étoiles innombrables dans le ciel.
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

panique
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
Lorsque le concert a été annulé, le pandémonium a éclaté parmi la foule.
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

brise douce
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
Une brise douce soufflait à travers la vallée.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

troublé
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Elle semblait troublée après avoir reçu tant de questions.
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

ventilation
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
Une ventilation adéquate est essentielle pour maintenir la qualité de l'air.
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

raquette / tapage
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
Il a acheté une nouvelle raquette de tennis pour le match.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

marécage / enchevêtrement
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
La voiture est restée coincée dans la boue après la forte pluie.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

assiéger, harceler
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
Le village était assiégé par des inondations constantes.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

thérapeutique
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
La méditation est très thérapeutique pour le bien-être mental.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

sauter joyeusement
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Les agneaux sautaient joyeusement dans le champ sous le soleil.
B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

menacer
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
Les nuages de tempête menacent d'apporter de fortes pluies ce soir.
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

aventure
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
Leurs escapades estivales comprenaient du camping et de l'escalade en montagne.
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

sans douleur
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
Les méthodes modernes assurent un traitement sans douleur.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

indiscutable; certain
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Son honnêteté et son intégrité sont des qualités indiscutables.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiste
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Elle a des opinions progressistes sur la justice sociale et l'égalité.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

invisible
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Les bactéries sont invisibles sans un microscope.
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

bœuf
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
Le fermier a utilisé un bœuf pour labourer le champ.
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Acide désoxyribonucléique
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
Les scientifiques ont extrait l'ADN des os anciens.
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

relatif à un pape ou un évêque ; pompeux ou prétentieux
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
Son comportement prétentieux agaçait les autres membres du comité.
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

décorum; bienséance; dignité
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
Le diplomate a maintenu un décorum parfait tout au long des négociations animées.
A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

attention
Meaning
the act of focusing on something or someone
Example
The teacher asked for the students' attention.
L'enseignant a demandé l'attention des élèves.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

stratégies
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
L'équipe a changé ses tactiques pour gagner le match.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

vernis
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
Le charpentier a verni la table pour lui donner une finition brillante.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

Orient, en particulier les pays d'Asie de l'Est
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
De nombreuses épices viennent de l'Orient.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

froid; frais; rapide et agile en mouvement
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
Il fait assez froid dehors aujourd'hui, tu devrais porter une veste.
A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

président
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
Le président a adressé la nation hier soir.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

manifestant
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
Le manifestant a parlé avec passion de la cause.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

successeur
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
Le PDG a annoncé sa retraite et a nommé son successeur pour l'entreprise.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

forcer
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
Le manager a essayé de forcer l'équipe à faire des heures supplémentaires.
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

sept
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
Elle a sept pommes dans son panier.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

bureau compartimenté
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Elle travaille dans un bureau compartimenté avec trois autres collègues.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

rayon / poutre
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Un rayon de lumière est entré par la fenêtre.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servir
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Elle sert le petit-déjeuner à 8h tous les matins.
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

soigner
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
Elle a soigné sa mère malade jusqu'à ce qu'elle se rétablisse.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

midi
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
Le soleil est le plus brillant à midi quand il est directement au-dessus.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

contexte
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Pour comprendre la citation, vous devez connaître le contexte dans lequel elle a été dite.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

correction
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
L'enseignant a fait une correction dans le devoir de l'élève.
B2 noun /er/

Heir

héritier
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
Le jeune prince était le véritable héritier du trône et deviendrait un jour roi.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

céder, devenir plus doux
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
Après des heures de suppliques, elle a finalement cédé.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

levure
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Ajoutez de la levure à la farine pour faire lever le pain.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

imperméable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
Le conteneur est fabriqué en plastique imperméable.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

frire
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Elle fait frire des œufs pour le petit-déjeuner tous les matins.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

elliptique
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
La planète suit une orbite elliptique autour du soleil.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

machinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
L'usine a investi dans une nouvelle machinerie pour augmenter la production.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

mettre en danger
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Son comportement imprudent pourrait mettre en danger sa carrière.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

décent
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Il a trouvé un travail décent après des mois de recherche.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

fréquent
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Il fait des visites fréquentes chez sa grand-mère.
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

surnom
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Son surnom est 'Tigre' car il est très courageux.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

se comporter
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Les enfants doivent bien se comporter à l'école.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

mobile; portable; déplaçable
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Le mobilier est mobile, nous pouvons donc réorganiser la pièce facilement.
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

grimace
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
Il grimace lorsqu'il goûta le fruit aigre.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnité de licenciement
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
L'entreprise lui a offert une indemnité de licenciement après la fin de son emploi.