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B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

croissance
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
La croissance économique améliore les conditions de vie.
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

compliment
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
Elle lui a fait un compliment sur sa présentation excellente.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

répugnant
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
L'odeur répugnante des déchets a fait quitter la pièce à tout le monde.
A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

excellent; remarquable; supérieur;
Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
Elle a reçu d'excellentes notes dans toutes ses matières.
A1 noun /help/

Help

aide; assistance
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
Le bénévole a offert son aide pour porter les courses de la femme âgée jusqu'à sa voiture.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

statique
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Elle étudie la statique dans le cadre de son cours d'ingénierie.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

empreinte
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
L'événement a laissé une empreinte indélébile dans l'histoire de la ville.
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

démêler
Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
Le détective a travaillé dur pour démêler le mystère.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

vaisselle en porcelaine
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
La vaisselle en porcelaine coûteuse a été exposée dans l'armoire.
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

quorum
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
La réunion du conseil a été reportée car il n'y avait pas de quorum.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

spectre
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
Le spectre de la guerre hante toujours la région.
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 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

complet, absolu
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Son excuse était des bêtises complètes.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Hauteur; titre royal
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Votre Altesse, le carrosse royal est prêt à vous emmener au banquet d'État ce soir.
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

n'importe où
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
Vous pouvez vous asseoir où vous voulez dans ce restaurant.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

compost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Le jardinier a ajouté du compost pour enrichir le sol.
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

tendresse
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
La mère a montré une grande tendresse en s'occupant de son enfant malade.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

préoccupé
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Elle était préoccupée par la santé de sa mère.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

ridé
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
L'arbre ridé est resté dans le champ pendant des siècles.
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

sorcière
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
Dans le conte de fées, la méchante sorcière vivait seule dans une cabane au fond de la forêt.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

joueur
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
L'ancienne taverne était remplie de joueurs qui se mesuraient dans des jeux de cartes et de dés.
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

réfléchi; pensif; capable de refléter la lumière ou les images
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
Après la réunion, il était dans un état d'esprit réfléchi.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

une poignée ronde sur une porte ou un tiroir; un petit interrupteur rond sur une machine
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Il a tourné le bouton en laiton pour ouvrir la vieille porte en bois.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

impasse
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Ils ont acheté une maison au bout d'une impasse tranquille.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

scélérat; grossier
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Tout le monde à la fête l'a évité parce qu'il était connu pour être un scélérat.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

boue
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Les enfants jouaient dans la boue après la pluie.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

décapode
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
Le homard est un décapode bien connu.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

sorbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
Lors des journées chaudes, elle apprécie un verre de sorbet au citron.
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

adultération
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
L'adultération des aliments est un grave risque pour la santé.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

perspicacité
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
Sa perspicacité sur le comportement humain en a fait une psychologue réussie.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

couverture
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Elle s'est enveloppée dans une couverture chaude pendant la nuit froide.
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

vêtements
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
Le roi portait des vêtements royaux pendant la cérémonie.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

céleste
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Les corps célestes dans le ciel étaient clairement visibles la nuit dernière.
C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

garantie, bien offert comme sécurité pour un prêt
Meaning
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
Example
The bank requires collateral for loan approval.
La banque exige une garantie pour l'approbation du prêt.
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

défis
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
Surmonter les défis est la clé de la croissance personnelle.
B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

raisonnable; sensé; pratique
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
Il serait raisonnable de prendre un parapluie car il pourrait pleuvoir.
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

absurde, ridicule
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
L'idée que les cochons puissent voler est absurde.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

vindicatif
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Son ton vindicatif montrait qu'elle croyait fermement en son innocence.
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

bonheur
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

manière
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Son éternuement constant était devenu une manière agaçante.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

bigarré
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
Le jardin était plein de plantes bigarrées.
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

précipiter
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
La vapeur précipite sous forme de pluie dans les climats plus chauds.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

sélectionner / éliminer
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Les fermiers ont décidé d'éliminer les animaux malades du troupeau.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

interrompre
Meaning
To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.
Example
He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.
Il s'est senti embarrassé d'interrompre leur conversation privée.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

inconclusif
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
L'enquête est restée inconclusive en raison d'un manque de preuves.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

expirer
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Elle a lentement exhalé après avoir retenu sa respiration.
C1 verb /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle

allumer
Meaning
to light a fire; to arouse or inspire
Example
She kindled the campfire with dry wood.
Elle a allumé le feu de camp avec du bois sec.
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

hésitant; indécis; réticent
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
Elle était hésitante à accepter l'offre d'emploi.
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

réprimer
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
La police a été appelée pour réprimer la manifestation violente.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

cabal
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Les journalistes ont exposé un cabal de politiciens corrompus travaillant ensemble.
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

bain de sang
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
La guerre est devenue un bain de sang.
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

gronder
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
Le professeur a grondé les étudiants pour leur retard.
A1 verb /sel/

sell

vendre
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
Ils vendent des fruits frais au marché.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

agressif
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Elle est devenue agressive lorsque ses idées ont été contestées.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

forme métaphorique
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
Le poète a introduit une métaphorme pour mélanger l'imagerie avec la structure.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

courir rapidement
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Les souris ont couru rapidement à travers le sol de la cuisine lorsque les lumières se sont allumées.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

consultation
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
La consultation était essentielle.
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

protéger
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
Protégez-vous des effets négatifs des médias sociaux.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

cage
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
Le perroquet vit dans une grande cage.
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

consécutif
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
Elle a gagné trois matchs consécutifs dans le tournoi.
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

euphorie, joie extrême, excitation
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
Gagner le championnat a provoqué un sentiment d'euphorie.
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

étrange; inhabituel; différent de ce qui est normal ou attendu
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
C'est une façon étrange de résoudre le problème.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

affection; goût; penchant
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
Elle a développé un goût pour la musique classique.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

désordonné; non coordonné
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
Ses mouvements étaient désordonnés, ce qui le rendait sujet aux accidents.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

toile
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
L'artiste a préparé une toile pour sa nouvelle peinture.
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

détester
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
Je déteste me lever tôt le week-end.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

section
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Cette section du rapport nécessite un examen plus approfondi.
A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

but; objectif; destination;
Meaning
the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports
Example
Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.
Son but est de devenir médecin et d'aider les personnes dans les communautés défavorisées.
A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

oncle
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
Mon oncle nous rendra visite la semaine prochaine.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

avare
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Le propriétaire était tellement avare qu'il n'a jamais réparé quoi que ce soit.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

concis et significatif
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
Elle a fait un commentaire concis qui résumait parfaitement la question.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bambin
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Le bébé dormait paisiblement dans le berceau.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

saute-mouton
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
Le sauterelle a sauté d'une feuille à une autre.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/

impermissible

interdit
Meaning
Not permitted or allowed.
Example
Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.
Un tel comportement est interdit sur le lieu de travail.
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

déficit; manque
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
Le gouvernement a fait face à un déficit budgétaire de millions en raison de l'augmentation des dépenses.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

cliqueter; hochet
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
La fenêtre desserrée s’est mise à cliqueter dans le vent fort.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

situation compliquée
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Le projet est coincé dans un marasme bureaucratique.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

dix
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
J'ai dix pommes dans le panier.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

bonté; douceur; la qualité d'être bienveillant ou gracieux
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Sa bonté envers tous les gens l'a rendue aimée de tous.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

mariage morganatique
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
Le prince a épousé une roturière dans un mariage morganatique.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

alluvion
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
L'alluvion de la rivière a ajouté de nouvelles terres fertiles aux champs du village.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusif / verbal ou physique dommageable
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Elle a quitté son travail à cause de son patron abusif.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

pluriel
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
Le mot 'chats' est le pluriel de 'chat'.
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

médicule
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
Le garde médicule interrompait les visiteurs avec des instructions inutiles.
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

Émettre
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
L'usine émet de la fumée dans l'atmosphère.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

ancien
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Il est un ancien président de l'association.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

réactivité
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
Le manager a apprécié sa réactivité aux retours des clients.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

têtu
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
L'imprimante têtue a refusé de fonctionner quand elle en avait le plus besoin.
B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

graphismes
Meaning
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
Example
The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.
Le site utilise des graphismes impressionnants pour attirer les visiteurs.
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

facturer/accuser
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
Le magasin prélève un supplément pour la livraison à domicile.
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

probablement
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
il arrivera probablement en retard ce soir.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

obéissance
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Les enfants doivent montrer de l'obéissance envers leurs parents.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

pendant que
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Elle lisait pendant qu'elle attendait le bus.
C2 verb /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

vomir, déverser
Meaning
to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly
Example
The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.
Le tuyau cassé a déversé de l'eau sur tout le sol.
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

financier
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
Le financier a conseillé l'entreprise sur ses investissements.
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

gestes
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
Les gestes efficaces ajoutent de l'emphase à un discours.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

agriculture et élevage
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Les techniques appropriées d'élevage améliorent la santé du bétail.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

étranger
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
La ville accueille chaque étranger avec gentillesse.
B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

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

rubber

bonheur
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

littéral
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
Son commentaire était une blague, il ne fallait pas le prendre au sens littéral.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

méprise
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Il existe une méprise courante sur les causes de la maladie.
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

bénéfice
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
L'entreprise a réalisé un bénéfice significatif ce trimestre.
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

perturbateur
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
Le politicien est resté calme malgré le perturbateur criant depuis la foule.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

déportation
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
La déportation de centaines de travailleurs a suscité des critiques internationales.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

souvenir
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Son souvenir de son enfance était vif.
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

catastrophique, dévastateur
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
Le changement climatique a des conséquences catastrophiques.
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

revenus
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
Ses revenus mensuels sont suffisants pour soutenir sa famille.
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

nirvana
Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
La méditation aide certaines personnes à atteindre le nirvana dans leur vie.
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

contribuer
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
Son travail acharné contribuera au succès de l'entreprise.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquider
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
L'entreprise a décidé de liquider ses actifs pour payer ses créanciers.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomate
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Le diplomate a négocié un accord de paix.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

seulement
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Elle essayait seulement d'aider.
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

rivière
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
La rivière coule à travers la vallée et se jette dans l'océan.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

entreprendre
Meaning
to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility
Example
She decided to undertake a challenging project.
Elle a décidé de entreprendre un projet difficile.
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

législature
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
Le législateur rédige des lois pour la gouvernance.
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

savoureux
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
Le chef a préparé un plat savoureux qui a enchanté tout le monde à table.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

rémission
Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
Le cancer du patient est en rémission après le traitement.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

tous les dieux, temple dédié à tous les dieux
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
Le Panthéon romain est l'un des temples antiques les mieux conservés.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

discontinuité
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
L'interruption du service a déçu de nombreux clients.