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B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

lièvre
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
Le lièvre a couru rapidement à travers le champ.
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

affamé; avidement; avec impatience
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
Le chien a mangé affamé après ne pas avoir mangé pendant des heures.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

caractéristique distinctive
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
L'honnêteté est la caractéristique distinctive d'un bon leader.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

honneur
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Il a reçu un prix en l'honneur de ses réalisations.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

câble épais pour amarrer un navire
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Les marins ont sécurisé le navire au quai avec un hawser lourd.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

embarrassé
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Il m'a donné un regard embarrassé après avoir été pris en train de mentir.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

homélie; discours religieux
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
Le prêtre a prononcé une homélie inspirante sur la compassion et le pardon lors du service du dimanche.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

faim
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
L'enfant pleurait de faim.
A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

dur
Meaning
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
Example
The exam was very hard for most students.
L'examen était très difficile pour la plupart des étudiants.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

hydrogène
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
L'hydrogène est utilisé comme un carburant propre dans de nombreux systèmes énergétiques.
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

harceler, attaquer
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
L'armée a harcelé l'ennemi avec des raids soudains.
C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

habituel
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
Il était un retardataire habituel en classe.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

hygiène
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Une bonne hygiène est essentielle pour prévenir la propagation des infections.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

patrimoine
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Le Bangladesh a un riche patrimoine culturel.
C2 adjective /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

herbaceous

herbacé
Meaning
Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
Example
The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer.
Le jardin était rempli de plantes herbacées qui ont prospéré pendant l'été.
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

taudis
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
Les réfugiés vivaient dans un taudis improvisé.
A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

heureux
Meaning
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
Example
She was very happy to receive the gift.
Elle était très heureuse de recevoir le cadeau.
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

chien de chasse
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
Le bloodhound a suivi la piste à travers la forêt dense.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

tenir
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
s'il vous plaît, tenez ma main.
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

voix rauque ou cassée; avoir une voix rauque à force de crier ou de maladie
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
Sa voix est devenue rauque après avoir crié au concert.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

elle-même
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Elle a préparé le repas toute seule.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Elle jouait des chants dévotionnels sur l'harmonium au temple.
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

vallonné
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
Le village est situé dans une région vallonnée.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

dur; rugueux; cruel; sévère
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
Le professeur a donné des critiques sévères sur mon travail.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

herbicide
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Les agriculteurs ont utilisé des herbicides pour protéger leurs cultures des mauvaises herbes envahissantes.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

hérétique
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Le prêtre a condamné le livre comme hérétique.
A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

moitié
Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
Il a mangé la moitié du gâteau.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

humain
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Les valeurs humaines façonnent les systèmes sociaux.
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 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

tromper
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
Le fraudeur a trompé de nombreuses personnes avec de fausses promesses.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispanique / parlant espagnol
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Elle étudie la culture et la langue hispanique.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

avoir
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
Ils ont trois enfants.
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 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

entraver
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
La forte pluie a entravé nos plans de voyage.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

hérétique
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
L'église l'a déclaré hérétique pour ses idées radicales.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

héptarchie
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
Le livre d'histoire a décrit la héptarchie de l'Angleterre anglo-saxonne.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

appareils électroménagers
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Les appareils électroménagers modernes améliorent la commodité.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

couper
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Les travailleurs ont coupé des bûches pour construire la cabane.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

faucon
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
Le faucon s'est envolé haut au-dessus du champ à la recherche de proies.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

rauque
Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
Il a parlé d'une voix rauque après avoir crié toute la journée.
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

artisanat
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
Le marché local présentait de magnifiques artisanats fabriqués par des artisans qualifiés de la région.
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

comment
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
Comment résolvez-vous ce problème?
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

mettre en évidence
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
Le professeur a mis en évidence les points les plus importants du texte.
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

historique
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
Le musée possède une grande collection de documents historiques.
A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

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

Habitable

habitable
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
La planète Mars pourrait devenir habitable dans le futur.
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

heure
Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
La réunion a duré deux heures.
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

humification
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
L'humification améliore la structure et la fertilité du sol.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

homogénéité
Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
L'homogénéité culturelle du village donnait l'impression qu'il était uni.
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

homogène
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
La classe était composée d'un groupe homogène d'étudiants.
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

heureusement
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
Les enfants ont joué heureusement dans le jardin.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

sangsue de cheval
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
Le vétérinaire a expliqué que la sangsue de cheval était couramment utilisée pour traiter les chevaux.
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitaire
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
L'organisation fournit une aide humanitaire aux victimes de catastrophes.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

éclore
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
L'oiseau va éclore de son œuf bientôt.
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

homophone
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
Les mots 'pair' et 'pear' sont des homophones.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

herbivore
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Les vaches sont des animaux herbivores qui paissent de l'herbe.
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

entendre
Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
Je peux entendre les oiseaux chanter.
B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

marteau
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Elle a utilisé un marteau pour enfoncer le cadre de la photo dans le mur.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

hôpital
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Il a été emmené à l'hôpital après l'accident.
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

obstacle
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
Le manque de fonds était un obstacle majeur pour le projet.
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

héron
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
Le héron se tenait immobile au bord de l'eau, attendant les poissons.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

lancer avec force
Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
Le garçon a lancé une pierre dans la rivière.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

horreur; peur intense; dégoût
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
Les survivants ont décrit l'horreur du tremblement de terre qui a détruit leur village entier.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

hasardeux
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Son approche hasardeuse a conduit à l'échec du projet.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

bonheur
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

histoire
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
L'histoire des civilisations anciennes fascine les érudits.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

cependant
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
Le voyage était long; cependant, il était agréable.
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

capuche
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
Le cobra a étendu son capuchon lorsqu'il a ressenti une menace.
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

lourdement; intensément
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
Il a plu lourdement toute la nuit.
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

horizontal
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
La table doit être parfaitement horizontale pour éviter que le verre glisse.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Hé
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
Hé, comment ça va aujourd'hui ?
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

hypocrisie; fausseté; mensonge;
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
sa hypocrisie a été exposée lorsqu'il a critiqué les autres pour les mêmes erreurs qu'il avait commises.
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

hésitation; doute
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
Après un moment d'hésitation, elle a décidé d'accepter l'offre de travail difficile de l'entreprise.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

honoraires
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
Le conférencier invité a reçu un honorarium pour sa conférence.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
Le jardinier a enrichi le sol avec du humus pour améliorer la croissance des plantes.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogant; hautain
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Elle lui lança un regard arrogant et s'éloigna.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

hanche
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Elle a mis ses mains sur ses hanches.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

récolte
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Les fermiers sont occupés pendant la saison des récoltes de riz.
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hydraulique
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
Le mécanicien a réparé le système hydraulique de la machine.
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

herbal
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Les remèdes herbeux étaient largement utilisés ici.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

randonner / augmentation
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Nous avons décidé de faire une randonnée dans les collines ce week-end.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

parler de manière intimidante
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
Le manager a menacé le personnel de faire des heures supplémentaires.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humaniser
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
L'enseignant a essayé d'humaniser la leçon avec des histoires personnelles.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

habitat
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
L'habitat naturel de l'ours polaire est la région arctique.
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

endurci et expérimenté
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
Le détective expérimenté n'a montré aucun signe de surprise sur la scène du crime.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

Haineux
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
Ses commentaires haineux ont blessé les sentiments de tout le monde.
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

il (masculin)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Il est mon meilleur ami.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

hésitation
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
Son hésitation à parler a retardé la décision.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

salubre
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Un régime salubre comprend des fruits et des légumes frais.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

hydrophobie
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
Après avoir été mordu par un chien errant, l'homme a été traité pour l'hydrophobie.
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

refuge
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
Les nuisibles ont besoin d'un refuge pour survivre et se reproduire.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

destruction généralisée; grande confusion ou désordre; chaos
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
L'ouragan a semé la destruction sur les villes côtières, détruisant maisons et commerces.
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 verb /hɔːl/

haul

traîner
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Les travailleurs ont traîné les boîtes dans le camion.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

hédonisme
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
Le mode de vie des riches est souvent critiqué comme étant un pur hédonisme.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

port / abriter
Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
Il a continué à abriter du ressentiment envers son ancien patron.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

héraut
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Les fleurs en fleur annoncent l'arrivée du printemps.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

arrogance
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Son arrogance l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses pairs.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henné
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Les mains de la mariée étaient magnifiquement décorées de motifs complexes de henné pour sa cérémonie de mariage.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

honoré
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Elle s’est sentie honorée de recevoir le prix.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hypnotiser
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
Le magicien a essayé d'hypnotiser le public.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

excessivement dramatique
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Sa réaction histrionique au petit problème a surpris tout le monde.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

habitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Les scientifiques imaginent des habitats sur la Lune.
A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

arriver
Meaning
to occur or take place; to come about by chance
Example
What happened at the meeting yesterday?
Qu'est-ce qui est arrivé à la réunion hier ?
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

hydroponique
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
L'agriculture hydroponique permet aux cultures de pousser sans sol.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

optimiste
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Il est resté optimiste malgré les défis.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

mercenaire
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
Le mercenaire a été renvoyé en tant que simple hireling sans véritable loyauté.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

épuisé ou stressé
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
L'enseignant épuisé luttait pour calmer la salle de classe bruyante.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

hâtif; précipité
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
Ne prends pas de décisions hâtives quand tu es en colère.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

coiffeur; coiffeuse
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
Le coiffeur m’a fait une coupe élégante avant le mariage.
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

hostilité
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
Les négociations ont pris fin dans une atmosphère d'hostilité.
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

salle; couloir
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
La cérémonie de remise des diplômes a eu lieu dans la grande salle de l'université.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

exercices de main
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Les exercices réguliers de la main sont essentiels pour la récupération musculaire.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

réflexion après coup
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Avec le bénéfice de la réflexion après coup, nous avons réalisé que la décision était une erreur.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

marchander
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Ils ont marchandé le prix pendant une heure.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

pays natal
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Elle est retournée dans son pays natal après dix ans à l'étranger.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

personne impulsive
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Il est tellement impulsif qu'il commence souvent des disputes.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

escroquerie; activité suspecte; comportement malhonnête; tromperie
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
L'audit a révélé de la fraude dans les registres financiers de l'entreprise.
C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

halluciner
Meaning
to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs
Example
After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.
Après avoir pris le médicament, il a commencé à halluciner des formes étranges.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

chaussettes et vêtements pour les jambes
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
Elle a acheté de nouveaux bas pour la saison hivernale.