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C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

grave
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
L'accident a été un coup grave pour la communauté.
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

dysfonctionnel
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
Le système dysfonctionnel a provoqué de nombreux retards et erreurs.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

invariable; constant; toujours le même
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Sa routine invariable comprend des exercices matinaux et du café.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

ajusté au risque
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Les rendements ajustés au risque prennent en compte à la fois le bénéfice potentiel et la perte.
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

côte à côte
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
Les soldats marchaient deux côte à côte dans la rue.
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

dentelle
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
Elle portait une belle robe décorée de motifs de dentelle complexes.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

aride
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
Le désert est connu pour son climat aride.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

rancune
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Elle a refusé le cadeau par rancune.
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

transmettre
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
L'antenne peut transmettre des signaux sur une longue distance.
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

perpétuel
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
Elle vivait dans une peur perpétuelle d'être découverte.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

découverte majeure
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
La découverte ouvre des portes pour de nouvelles technologies.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

neuroprotecteur
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
Les acides gras oméga-3 ont des bienfaits neuroprotecteurs.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

ancien
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Nous avons visité les anciennes ruines de l'Empire romain.
A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

vingt
Meaning
the number equivalent to 20
Example
He is twenty years old.
Il a vingt ans.
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

enveloppe
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
Elle a mis un manteau chaud avant de sortir.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

inexplicable
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
Elle ressentait une peur inexplicable en entrant dans la pièce sombre.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

ferme; déterminé; inébranlable
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Elle est restée ferme dans son engagement à aider les pauvres.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

typographique
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Il y avait une erreur typographique dans le livre.
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

chameau
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
Le chameau marchait lentement à travers le sable du désert.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

odieux
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
Le dictateur a été rappelé pour ses crimes odieux.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

cohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
L'étude a suivi une cohorte d'étudiants pendant dix ans.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

exhorter
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
Les médecins exhortent les patients à faire de l'exercice régulièrement.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
Le radar a détecté un avion inconnu se dirigeant vers la base.
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

ascenseur
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
Nous avons pris l'ascenseur jusqu'au dixième étage.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

animer
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
Ses blagues ont aidé à animer la réunion ennuyeuse.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroce; extrêmement mauvais ou désagréable
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Les conditions en prison étaient atroces.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

inquétable; ferme
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Sa foi est restée inébranlable malgré tous les défis.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpabilité
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Elle a ressenti une culpabilité accablante après avoir oublié l'anniversaire de sa mère.
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

délibérations
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
Les délibérations sur la durabilité ont duré des heures.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

éphémère
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
La jeunesse est belle mais éphémère.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

salle de classe
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
L'enseignant est entré dans la salle de classe et a salué les étudiants.
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

lien
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
L'article inclut un lien vers le site officiel.
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

sujet
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
Le sujet de la réunion était l'expansion de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

référent
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
Le référent a gagné un bonus pour avoir recommandé un nouveau client.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

pillages
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
La guerre a été marquée par des pillages et des destructions.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

transgresser
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Il s'est excusé après avoir réalisé qu'il avait transgressé les règles de la communauté.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

mérité
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Son dévouement a mérité la reconnaissance de la communauté.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

mémorable
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Les événements mémorables inspirent des générations.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

boxe
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
Il s'entraîne dur pour un match de boxe.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

sous-vêtements
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Il a plié ses sous-vêtements soigneusement avant de les ranger.
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

lèche-bottes
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
Il était connu comme un lèche-bottes qui était toujours d'accord avec le patron.
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

pauvreté extrême
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
Il a grandi dans la pénurie, mais il est devenu prospère plus tard dans la vie.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

exercer
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Il a exercé toute sa force pour soulever la boîte lourde.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

manque; carence
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
Le manque de pluie cet été a causé de graves problèmes pour les agriculteurs.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

participation
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Sa participation au concours était remarquable.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

perturbant
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
Les nouvelles de l'accident étaient profondément perturbantes.
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

droits de l'homme
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
Les droits de l'homme protègent les libertés individuelles.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

légiférer
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
Le gouvernement prévoit de légiférer de nouvelles normes de sécurité.
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

rapatrier
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
Le gouvernement a travaillé pour rapatrier les réfugiés en toute sécurité.
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

four
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
Le four de l'usine a fondu le métal rapidement.
B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

juge; arbitre
Meaning
a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition
Example
The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.
Le juge a soigneusement examiné toutes les preuves avant de prendre une décision.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

impondérable
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
Le résultat des élections dépend de nombreux facteurs impondérables.
A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

vue
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
La vue du coucher de soleil lui coupa le souffle.
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumental
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
Les enfants peuvent être instrumentaux dans la construction d'une société meilleure.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

passe-temps
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Lire des livres est son passe-temps préféré pendant les week-ends.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

traître; déloyal
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
Le traître a été exposé et a affronté de graves conséquences.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

trouble musculo-squelettique
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
Le syndrome de De Quervain est une condition musculo-squelettique courante.
A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

grenouille
Meaning
a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land
Example
The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.
La grenouille a sauté du nénuphar dans l'étang.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

diffamation
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
Le journal a été poursuivi pour diffamation.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

victime; blessé; perte
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
L'hôpital a soigné de nombreuses victimes de l'accident de voiture.
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

gamin des rues
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
Les gamins en haillons jouaient au bord de la rivière.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospectus
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
L'université a envoyé un prospectus pour attirer de nouveaux étudiants.
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

existence
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
Les scientifiques recherchent des preuves de l'existence de la vie sur d'autres planètes.
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

extraverti
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
En tant qu'extravertie, elle aime rencontrer de nouvelles personnes lors d'événements sociaux.
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

renoncer
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
Il a renoncé à ses anciennes habitudes et a commencé une nouvelle vie.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

dissoudre
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
Le sucre va se dissoudre rapidement dans le thé chaud.
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

débâcle
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
La mauvaise gestion de l'entreprise a conduit à un débâcle financier.
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

réguler
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
Le gouvernement régule la sécurité alimentaire.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

conventionnel
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
De nombreux agriculteurs utilisent encore des méthodes agricoles conventionnelles.
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

facilitation
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
Sa facilitation a permis à la réunion de se dérouler sans heurts.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

rue principale
Meaning
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
Example
The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.
Le nouveau centre commercial est situé le long de la rue principale.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

hommage; respect; hommage rendu
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Le service commémoratif était un hommage émouvant aux courageux soldats qui ont sacrifié leur vie.
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

esclave
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
Le mouvement abolitionniste a lutté pour les droits des esclaves.
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

expérience
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
Le scientifique a mené une expérience sur la croissance des plantes.
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

cas / situation
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
Dans ce cas, nous devrions attendre d'autres instructions.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

espiègle
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
L'enfant a donné un sourire espiègle avant de cacher le jouet.
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

action; exploit; document légal;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
Son exploit héroïque a sauvé l'enfant de se noyer dans la rivière.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

habitudes alimentaires
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
Développer de bonnes habitudes alimentaires conduit à une meilleure santé.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

thermocline
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
La thermocline sépare l'eau chaude de la surface de l'eau froide en profondeur.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

amender / frauder
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
L'officiel corrompu a été condamné à une amende pour sa mauvaise conduite.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

locomotive
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
L'ancienne locomotive à vapeur a été restaurée pour le musée.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

proportion
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
La proportion d'étudiants qui passent l'examen était élevée.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

prélude
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
La petite bagarre n'était qu'un prélude à un plus grand conflit.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

tombeau
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
Le roi ancien a été enterré dans un grand tombeau.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

évoquer
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
La vieille chanson a évoqué des souvenirs de son enfance.
A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

éléphant
Meaning
a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk
Example
The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.
L'éléphant est l'animal terrestre le plus grand du monde.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

aveugle; sans vision
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
L'homme aveugle a navigué dans la rue avec son chien-guide.
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

joyeusement
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
Les enfants jouaient joyeusement dans le jardin.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

attirant
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe rouge attirante à la fête.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

vengeance, punition
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
Les villageois ont exigé une vengeance pour le crime commis.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

irreconcilable

irréconciliable
Meaning
impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences
Example
The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences.
Le couple s'est séparé en raison de différences irréconciliables.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

aspersions
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
Le politicien a rejeté les aspersions lancées contre lui.
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

sacristie
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
Le prêtre est entré dans la sacristie avant que la messe ne commence.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

impertinence
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
Le professeur a été choqué par l'impertinence de l'étudiant.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

réseaux sociaux
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Les médias sociaux causent souvent des retards.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

couple
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
Le mecanicien a mesure le couple du moteur.
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

urbanisation
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
L'urbanisation mène à une infrastructure plus développée.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

pince
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Utilisez les pinces pour ramasser les morceaux chauds de viande du grill.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

drap
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
J'ai besoin d'un drap propre pour couvrir le lit.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

gentleman
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
Il lui a ouvert la porte comme un véritable gentleman.
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

mépris
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
Ses idées ont été accueillies avec mépris par le public.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

ancêtre
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Il parle souvent de ses ancêtres avec beaucoup de respect.
A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

théâtre
Meaning
a building or area for dramatic performances
Example
We are going to the theater tonight.
Nous allons au théâtre ce soir.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

désintéressé
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
Le juge est resté désintéressé dans l'affaire.
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

jeunesse; jeunes
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
Il a passé sa jeunesse à voyager autour du monde.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

surprendre
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Le bruit fort a surpris les enfants.
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

refus; rejet
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
Son refus de coopérer a rendu le projet plus difficile.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

pour
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Ce cadeau est pour toi.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

maillet
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
Le charpentier a utilisé un maillet en caoutchouc pour éviter d'endommager le bois.
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 /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

entourage
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
La célébrité est arrivée avec son entourage d'assistants et de gardes du corps.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

sens
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Elle avait un fort sens des responsabilités.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

fourmi blanche
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Les fourmis blanches ont endommagé les meubles en bois de notre maison.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

élargir
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Voyager peut élargir votre perspective sur différentes cultures.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

bonheur
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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 /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

résistif
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
Le matériau possède des propriétés résistives qui ralentissent le flux de courant.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

exubérance
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Son exubérance a motivé toute l'équipe.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

mesurable; quantifiable
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
Le succès du projet était mesurable par l'augmentation des ventes.
B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

domaine
Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
Il est bien connu dans le domaine de la science.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Elle a posé la serviette sur ses genoux avant de commencer le dîner.