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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.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

à venir
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
L'entreprise a annoncé le lancement de son produit à venir.
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

poisson-feuille gangétique
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Le poisson-feuille gangétique se trouve couramment dans les rivières du Bangladesh.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

marchandise
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
Le pétrole est une marchandise précieuse sur le marché mondial.
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

postérité
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
Le monument a été construit pour le bénéfice de la postérité.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

habile, astucieux, adroit
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Elle est habile à résoudre des problèmes complexes.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

foie
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
Le foie joue un rôle essentiel dans l'élimination des toxines du corps.
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

de manière différente
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
Elle a abordé le problème de manière différente que ses collègues.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

studieux; dévoué à l'apprentissage
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Elle est une étudiante studieuse qui passe des heures à la bibliothèque.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

description
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Sa description était vivante.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

irritable; facilement en colère
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Elle est devenue irritable lorsque le trafic l'a rendue en retard pour la réunion.
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

péage / dommage
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
L'inondation a causé un lourd dommage au village.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

bonheur
Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
Elle ne pouvait cacher sa bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

expert
Meaning
a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
Example
He is an expert in computer programming.
Il est un expert en programmation informatique.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

populaire
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Ce restaurant est très populaire parmi les jeunes.
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

reconnaissant ou endetté
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
Il se sentait reconnaissant envers son mentor pour toute l'orientation.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

incomparable; sans égal; sans rival
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Sa beauté incomparable a captivé tout le monde.
A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

position
Meaning
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
Example
The team's position reflects consistent performance.
La position de l'équipe reflète une performance constante.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

ensuite
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Il a échoué à son examen et a ensuite dû le repasser.
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 /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

inquiétant
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
Le rapport de nouvelles était profondément inquiétant pour le public.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

soupe de fruits de mer
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Nous avons commandé une bisque de homard au restaurant.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

quotidien
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Elle lit le journal quotidiennement.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

pillard
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Les pillards ont laissé la ville en ruines.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

antagonisme
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Il y avait un antagonisme clair entre les deux partis politiques.
B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

équité
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
Posséder des actions dans une entreprise peut générer des rendements importants.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

fronton triangulaire
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
Le temple antique avait un fronton décoré de sculptures.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

un paresseux, quelqu'un qui évite de travailler ou de faire des efforts
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
Ne sois pas un lofèr, aide-nous avec le travail.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

présidente
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
Elle a été élue présidente de l’entreprise après des années d’expérience.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

otage
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
La police a négocié prudemment pour assurer la libération de tous les otages indemnes.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

rejeter avec dédain
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Elle a rejeté son offre d'aide avec mépris.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

comprendre
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Le comité est composé de cinq membres.
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

vers
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
Il court vers le parc.
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

urgence
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
Une urgence financière peut survenir à tout moment.
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

pluralité ou majorité
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
Lors de l'élection, elle a gagné par une pluralité de voix.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

affectation
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Son accent britannique n'était qu'une affectation destinée à paraître sophistiquée.
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

rapide; énergique; vif
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
Elle a fait une promenade rapide le matin pour se sentir énergisée.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamour; attirant; élégant;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
L'actrice semblait glamour dans sa robe de créateur lors de la cérémonie des prix.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

poire
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Elle a dégusté une poire fraîche du verger.
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

glucide
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
Le riz et les pommes de terre sont riches en glucides.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

sidérer
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
La complexité du puzzle a sidéré son esprit.
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

cybersécurité
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
La cybersécurité assure des opérations numériques sûres.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

funérailles
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Des centaines de personnes ont assisté aux funérailles pour rendre hommage au professeur bien-aimé.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

désengager
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
Il a essayé de se désengager de la discussion animée.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

faiblement
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
La pièce était faiblement éclairée par une seule bougie.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

crise soudaine
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Elle a été saisie par une crise de rire.
B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
Il s'est plaint contre la décision injuste.
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

couleur magenta
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
Elle portait une magnifique robe magenta à la fête.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

temperé
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Elle a donné une réponse tempérée à la critique.
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

contracter
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
Le médicament a aidé à contracter les tissus enflés.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

anxieusement
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Elle attendait anxieusement les résultats de l'examen.
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

centaure
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
Le centaure est une figure bien connue de la mythologie grecque.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

marchandises
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
L'entreprise produit des marchandises de haute qualité pour l'exportation.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

moniteur, surveiller
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
Le professeur surveille les élèves pendant l'examen.
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

tromper
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
L'escroc a essayé de tromper des personnes innocentes avec de fausses promesses.
C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

usurpation
Meaning
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
Example
The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.
L'usurpation de la présidence par le général a conduit à des troubles politiques.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

immoral
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
Il a été renvoyé pour son comportement immoral.
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

annuler
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
Le tribunal a annulé la décision en raison du manque de preuves.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extrêmement sale
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Il vivait dans une pièce sale avec des meubles cassés.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

moyenne
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
Le score moyen reflète la performance globale.
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

s'excuser
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
Il s'est excusé d'être en retard à la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

fleur de cerisier
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Les fleurs de cerisier fleurissent magnifiquement en avril.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

dette
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Des niveaux élevés de dette peuvent conduire à une crise financière.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

ruisseau sec
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Après la tempête, le ruisseau s'est rapidement rempli d'eau.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

alcoolisé
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
La fête est devenue très alcoolisée au fil de la nuit.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Équipement ou un carrosse avec ses accessoires
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
Le noble est arrivé dans un grand carrosse.
C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

équivalent
Meaning
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
Example
His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Son refus de parler équivalait à une admission de culpabilité.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

aliénable
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Les droits de propriété sont aliénables et peuvent être vendus ou transférés.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

acolyte
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
Le sénateur est arrivé avec un petit groupe d'acolytes qui s'occupaient de la presse.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

donner
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Elle donne du sang tous les trois mois.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

très chaud et sec; rempli d'émotions ou de passions fortes
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
La chaleur du désert était torride pendant la journée.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

graver
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
L'artiste a gravé ses initiales dans le verre.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

loyal; fidèle; digne de confiance
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Il est resté loyal envers ses amis pendant des moments difficiles.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

détail
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Elle a expliqué le plan en détail.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

bouillir de colère
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Elle bouillait de colère après la décision injuste.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilatéral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Les deux pays ont signé un accord commercial bilatéral.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

banquier
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
Le banquier a approuvé le prêt après avoir examiné les documents.
A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

céréales
Meaning
a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn
Example
She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.
Elle mange un bol de céréales chaque matin avant le travail.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

parler de manière évasive
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Le politicien a donné une réponse évasive à la question difficile.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

frontière
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
Le fleuve marque la frontière.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

tailler
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Les jardiniers taillent les arbres au printemps pour favoriser la croissance.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

vaporeux; vague
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
L'air du matin était rempli de brume vaporeuse.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

courge longue
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Elle a coupé la courge longue en tranches fines pour le plat sauté.
A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

connu
Meaning
recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged
Example
He is a well-known actor in the country.
Il est un acteur bien connu dans le pays.
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

voluptueux
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
L'artiste a peint une figure voluptueuse allongée sur le canapé.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

personne ou chose qui commence quelque chose; le premier plat d'un repas
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Le starter du repas était une salade fraîche.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

virtuosité
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Le pianiste a offert une prestation virtuose qui a laissé le public ébloui.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, représentera le client au tribunal.
C1 noun

Longitude

longitude géographique
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.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

s'envoler / augmenter rapidement
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
L'aigle s'envola haut au-dessus des montagnes.
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

rancune
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
Elle garde toujours une rancune contre lui pour ce qui s'est passé il y a des années.
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

vénération
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
De nombreuses cultures montrent de la vénération pour leurs ancêtres.
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

comportement prétentieux
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
Son comportement prétentieux sans fin agaçait tout le monde à la fête.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

tournoi
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
Le tournoi a montré un talent exceptionnel.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

empathie
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
L'empathie aide les étudiants à se connecter avec la société.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

compliquer
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Les nouvelles règles ne feront qu'encombrer le processus.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

scientifique
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Les découvertes scientifiques continuent de façonner notre compréhension du monde.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

féliciter
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
Nous avons félicité les étudiants diplômés lors de la cérémonie.
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

bonheur
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 noun /zuː/

Zoo

zoo
Meaning
an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public
Example
We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants.
Nous avons visité le zoo pour voir les lions et les éléphants.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

difficulté, souffrance
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
Malgré avoir traversé de nombreuses épreuves pendant la guerre, la famille est restée unie et pleine d'espoir.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirter
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Elle flirte souvent avec ses collègues au travail.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imparfaitible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Certaines qualités humaines sont considérées comme imparfaitibles.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

métallurgique
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Il a étudié l'ingénierie métallurgique à l'université.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

fatigant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
La longue conférence était fatigante et répétitive.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

endurer
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Il a dû endurer des années de difficultés avant de réussir.
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

archéologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Elle a décidé d'étudier l'archéologie pour en apprendre davantage sur les civilisations anciennes.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

énigme
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
L'énigme ancienne a déconcerté tous les érudits pendant des années.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

épiler
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Elle a décidé de se dépiler les jambes avant l'événement.
A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

de toute façon
Meaning
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
Example
I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.
J'étais fatigué, mais je suis allé à la réunion de toute façon.
A1 adverb /tuː/

too

trop
Meaning
to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible
Example
She is too tired to continue working.
Elle est trop fatiguée pour continuer à travailler.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

déstabilisé
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Elle était déstabilisée après avoir perdu son animal de compagnie.
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

jeune; énergique et frais
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
Son énergie jeune a impressionné tout le monde au travail.
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

pratique de sécuriser les informations par des techniques de cryptage ou de codage
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
La cryptographie moderne garantit des transactions en ligne sécurisées.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

sexualité
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Elle a parlé ouvertement de sa sexualité et de son identité.
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.
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

s'écarter temporairement du sujet principal
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
Le professeur a commencé à digresser du sujet principal de la conférence.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

symétrique
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
L'artiste a conçu un motif symétrique sur le sol.