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B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravité
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
La gravité attire les objets vers la surface de la Terre.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

en développement
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Elle développe de nouvelles compétences en programmation.
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.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

exprimer
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
Elle a exprimé sa gratitude pour l'aide qu'elle a reçue.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

reproche / critique
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Elle lui a reproché d'arriver en retard à la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

discutable
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Il est discutable que la technologie ait amélioré notre qualité de vie.
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

célèbre
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
Le scientifique célèbre a dirigé le panel de réforme.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

systèmes
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
Les systèmes efficaces améliorent la productivité.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

dérivation
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
La dérivation du mot vient du latin.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

lâche
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Les affaires sont lentes pendant la saison des pluies.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

impureté
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
Le scientifique a éliminé chaque impureté de l’échantillon d’eau.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

solitude
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La solitude peut offrir l'occasion d'une réflexion profonde.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

perpétuité, éternité, continuité
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
Le contrat garantit des paiements en perpétuité.
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

néolithique
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Les communautés néolithiques ont commencé à pratiquer l'agriculture et à apprivoiser des animaux.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

agrandir
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
Le politicien a essayé de s'aggrandir à travers des affirmations exagérées.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

oracle
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
Les anciens Grecs consultaient l'oracle de Delphes.
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

protection
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
Le projet a été réalisé sous l'égide des Nations Unies.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

la quintessence
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Elle est la quintessence de l'élégance.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

jour
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
Quel beau jour c'est aujourd'hui avec un ciel bleu clair!
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

clavicule
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Il a fracturé sa clavicule dans l'accident.
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

harcèlement
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
L'entreprise a une politique stricte contre le harcèlement au travail.
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

oscillation
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
L'oscillation du pendule contrôle l'horloge.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

liquide
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
L'eau est un liquide à température ambiante.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

hiver
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
L'hiver dans le nord peut être très rude avec de fortes chutes de neige.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

manie; enthousiasme extrême
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
Elle avait une manie de collectionner des cartes postales anciennes du monde entier.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

marque déposée
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
Le logo de l'entreprise est sa marque déposée.
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

méchant; cruel; désagréable
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
Ne sois pas aussi cruel avec ta petite sœur.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

tangente
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
Le professeur a tracé une tangente au cercle sur le tableau.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

universalité, ouverture d'esprit
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Sa catholicité d'intérêts fait d'elle une personne fascinante.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl

intergenerational

intergénérationnel, entre différentes générations d'une famille
Meaning
Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.
Example
Intergenerational wisdom ensures cultural continuity.
La sagesse intergénérationnelle garantit la continuité culturelle.
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

réunion
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
Le conseil a eu une réunion pour finaliser le budget.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

exalter
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
La vue des montagnes a exalté les voyageurs.
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

taux d'alphabétisation
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
Les taux d'alphabétisation influent sur les conditions socio-économiques.
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

sélectif
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
L'université a un processus d'admission sélectif pour les nouveaux étudiants.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

brièveté
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
La brièveté du discours a captivé le public.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

profondeur; qualité d'être intense ou profond
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
La profondeur de l'océan dans cette zone atteint plus de trois mille mètres.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

acclamer
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Le public a acclamé l'acteur pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

pollution de l'air
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
La pollution de l'air provenant des usines a conduit au premier mouvement environnemental.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

climat
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
Le changement climatique affecte toutes les régions à l'échelle mondiale.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

nausée
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
Le mouvement du bateau a causé une nausée sévère.
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

bonheur
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
Elle ne pouvait cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

livre / réserver
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
J'ai réservé une table au restaurant pour le dîner.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

poisson plat
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Les poissons plats comme la sole et la limande sont excellents pour le grill.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

de grande importance, d'ampleur ou de taille
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
La découverte de l'électricité fut une réalisation monumentale.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

épilogue
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
L'auteur a inclus un épilogue pour expliquer ce qui est arrivé aux personnages par la suite.
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.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

membre
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Il s'est cassé un membre en grimpant à l'arbre.
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

voler
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
Les oiseaux volent vers le sud pour l'hiver.
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

réalisable; praticable
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
Nous avons besoin d'une solution réalisable pour résoudre ce problème rapidement.
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

doubler
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
Le film a été doublé en plusieurs langues pour sa sortie internationale.
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

petit pain
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
J'ai acheté des pains frais à la boulangerie ce matin.
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

couverture de lit
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
Elle a tiré la couverture du lit jusqu'à son menton pour rester au chaud.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

testament / preuve
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Son succès est un testament de son travail acharné et de son dévouement.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

robe en laine
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Elle portait une robe en laine chaude pendant les mois d'hiver.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

se tenir debout
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
Veuillez vous lever lorsque l'enseignant entre.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

exulter
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
Les fans exultaient après la victoire de leur équipe au championnat.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

rendre la peau ou le cuir marron en exposant au soleil ou en utilisant des produits chimiques
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Elle a bronzé sa peau après avoir passé l'été à la plage.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

névrose
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Sa névrose a rendu les interactions sociales difficiles.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Il y a eu un changement perceptible dans l'atmosphère.
A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

valeur; prix;
Meaning
the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
Example
The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
Le tableau vaut des milliers de dollars.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

approximativement; de manière violente ou dure
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
Le projet prendra environ trois mois pour être terminé.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

répandu
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
La corruption était répandue dans l'ancien système gouvernemental.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

bar, barrer
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Ils ont décidé de se retrouver au bar après le travail.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

production hydroélectrique
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
La production hydroélectrique favorise les énergies vertes.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

scalpel
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Le chirurgien a soigneusement utilisé un scalpel pour faire la première incision.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

magnitude; taille; importance
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
La magnitude du tremblement de terre a été mesurée à 7,5 sur l'échelle de Richter.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

moraliste et hypocrite
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Il a fait un discours moraliste sur l'honnêteté alors qu'il était lui-même corrompu.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

bonheur
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

rappeler
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
S'il vous plaît, rappelez-moi de l'appeler demain.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

indirect ou sarcastique
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Elle lui a fait un compliment indirect sur son travail.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

secrètement
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Elle a secrètement planifié une fête surprise pour son amie.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

coffre
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
Les coffres de la ville ont été vidés après le projet coûteux.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (garniture pour dessert)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Elle a décoré la tarte avec une couche de meringue légère.
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

jaillir
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
Les larmes ont commencé à jaillir de ses yeux.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

s'approcher / traiter avec
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
Le professeur s'est approché de l'élève pour offrir de l'aide.
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

entier entiere
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
Il a mangé toute la pizza tout seul.
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

méditer
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
Il s'est assis près de la rivière pour réfléchir à ses projets futurs.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

factuel; basé sur les faits; vrai
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
Le rapport contient uniquement des informations factuelles.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

mercenaire
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
Le mercenaire a combattu pour celui qui payait le salaire le plus élevé.
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

bonheur
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

cultiver
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Les agriculteurs cultivent du riz dans les champs.
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

selon les informations
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
L'entreprise a reportedly accepté les nouvelles conditions.
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

compétence; maîtrise;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
Sa maîtrise du violon a impressionné les auditoires du monde entier.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

chanceux
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Elle se sentait chanceuse d'avoir des amis aussi soutenants.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

paresseux; inactif; ne travaillant pas
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Les ouvriers de l'usine étaient inactifs pendant la grève.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

parodie
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
Le spectacle comique présentait une parodie de politiciens célèbres.
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

présidence
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
Il a été élu à la présidence en 2020.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

embellir
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
La ville prévoit d’embellir l’ancien parc avec des arbres et des lumières.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

expérimentation
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
L'expérimentation mène à des produits révolutionnaires.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

procédure
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Les procédures judiciaires ont duré plusieurs heures.
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

arracher de force
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
La police a dû arracher l'arme des mains du suspect.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

taureau
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Le taureau a chargé à travers le champ vers le drapeau rouge.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

répondant
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
L'enquête a recueilli plus de 1000 répondants.
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

pore / étudier attentivement
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
Elle a étudié les documents pendant des heures avant de prendre une décision.
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

olfaction
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
Les chiens ont un sens de l'olfaction très développé.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

arrêter
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
La police a réussi à appréhender le voleur après une longue course-poursuite.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

massager
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
Le thérapeute massera votre dos pour réduire la tension musculaire.
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

envergure
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
L'aigle a une envergure impressionnante de plus de deux mètres.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

une légère touche de couleur ou de saveur
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Sa voix était teintée de tristesse.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

petite vague
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
L'étang n'a été perturbé que par les petites vagues causées par la brise.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
Le médecin a prescrit un comprimé sublingual pour une absorption plus rapide.
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

emplacement
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
Ce café est situé dans un bel emplacement près du lac.
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

bonheur
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

embarrasser
Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
Son commentaire impoli l'a vraiment embarrassée devant tout le monde.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

souffrir
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Elle a souffert d'un mal de tête sévère toute la journée.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

analyser grammaticalement
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
Le logiciel peut analyser de grandes quantités de données textuelles de manière efficace.
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

légumes de saison
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Les légumes de saison poussent abondamment en hiver.
B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

industrie
Meaning
Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
Example
The industry focuses on luxury experiences.
L'industrie se concentre sur des expériences de luxe.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

séparatiste
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Le groupe séparatiste a exigé l'indépendance du gouvernement central.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

vulnérable
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Les enfants sont souvent les plus vulnérables en temps de crise.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmuter
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
L'alchimie cherchait à transmuter le plomb en or.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

bonheur
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

catholicisme
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
Le catholicisme a une longue histoire et de riches traditions.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

responsabilité sociale
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
La responsabilité sociale doit faire partie du programme éducatif.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

supplanter
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Les plateformes numériques ont supplanté les journaux traditionnels.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

tourmente
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
Le turmoil politique a conduit à des manifestations de masse.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

syndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Le syndrome de Down affecte le développement physique et mental d'une personne.
A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

vraiment; réellement; très beaucoup
Meaning
actually; truly; very much
Example
I really enjoyed the concert last night.
J'ai vraiment apprécié le concert hier soir.