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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.
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 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catastrophe humanitaire
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerre a créé une catastrophe humanitaire.
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 ?
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

hilarité
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
Le film a causé une grande hilarité parmi le public.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

se précipiter
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
La voiture dévalait la route de montagne à grande vitesse.
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

biche
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
La biche a protégé son faon des prédateurs.
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

paradis
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
Beaucoup de gens croient que les ames bonnes vont au paradis apres avoir quitte ce monde.
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 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

vendeur ambulant
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
Le vendeur ambulant a vendu des fruits frais de son chariot.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotisme
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Il a étudié l'hypnotisme dans le cadre de son diplôme en psychologie.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

brouillard
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Le brouillard matinal s'est levé progressivement à mesure que le soleil montait plus haut dans le ciel.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

haine
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Sa haine de l'injustice l'a motivé à devenir avocat des droits de l'homme.
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

infraction de domicile
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
Le voleur a été arrêté pour infraction de domicile.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prêter attention
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Tu devrais prêter attention aux conseils de l'enseignant.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

humilité
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Elle a accepté le prix avec grâce et humilité.
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

farce; tromperie; canular
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
Les nouvelles sur l'atterrissage des extraterrestres se sont révélées être une farce élaborée créée par des farceurs.
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extrêmement drôle
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
Le comédien a raconté une histoire extrêmement drôle qui a fait rire tout le monde.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

toile de jute
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
Le fermier a stocké des grains dans des sacs en toile de jute.
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 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

honnêtement
Meaning
in a truthful, sincere, or fair way
Example
She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
Elle a parlé honnêtement de ses erreurs.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

fait maison
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
Elle portait une robe faite maison au festival du village.
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

tracas; ennui; difficulté
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
Réserver des billets en ligne peut vous éviter le tracas d'attendre dans de longues files d'attente au théâtre.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

bonheur
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
Le bonheur réside dans le fait de profiter des petites choses de la vie.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

rumeur
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Les accusations étaient basées sur des rumeurs plutôt que sur des preuves concrètes ou des témoignages oculaires.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

autobus à hydrogène
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Les autobus à hydrogène réduisent la pollution de l'air.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

grand fût
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
La cave était remplie de grands fûts de bière.
A2 adjective /hjuːdʒ/

huge

énorme
Meaning
extremely large in size or amount
Example
The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.
Le stade était rempli d'une énorme foule.
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

hypothéquer
Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
L'entreprise a hypothéqué ses actifs pour sécuriser le prêt.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

céleste; divin; délicieux
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
Le gâteau au chocolat avait un goût céleste qui fondait dans ma bouche.
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

honnêteté
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
L'honnêteté est la meilleure politique dans toutes les situations.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

désespéré; sans espoir
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
La situation semblait désespérée jusqu'à l'arrivée de l'aide.
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

lourd
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
La valise lourde était difficile à monter dans les escaliers.
C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

hypnose
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
Elle a subi de l'hypnose pour surmonter sa peur de l'avion.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

héptagone
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
Le professeur de mathématiques a dessiné un héptagone au tableau.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historien
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
L'historien a donné une conférence sur les civilisations anciennes.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

excessivement élogieux
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
Le documentaire a été critiqué pour sa représentation excessivement élogieuse du leader.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

de face
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Les deux voitures se sont percutées de face à l'intersection.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

une personne vivant dans la solitude comme une discipline religieuse; quelqu'un qui se retire de la société
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
Le vieux ermite vivait seul dans une petite cabane au fond des montagnes, loin de la civilisation.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

robuste, résistant
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Les plantes robustes peuvent survivre à l'hiver rigoureux.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

hypocrite; imposteur; faux-semblant
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
Ne sois pas un hypocrite en exigeant de l'honnêteté des autres tout en mentant toi-même.
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.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

mari
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Son mari est très soutenant de sa carrière.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

coiffeur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
Le coiffeur m’a fait une belle coupe.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

femme au foyer
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Elle a choisi d’être femme au foyer pour élever ses enfants.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

hexagone
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
Une cellule de ruche est en forme d'hexagone.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

cintre
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
Elle a accroché sa robe sur un cintre en bois pour éviter qu'elle ne se froisse.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermétiquement
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Les bocaux ont été hermétiquement scellés pour préserver la fraîcheur.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

ermitage
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
Le moine a passé des années dans un ermitage au fond de la forêt.
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

homogénéiser
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
L'entreprise a essayé d'homogénéiser ses produits sur les marchés mondiaux.
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 /hɜːrs/

Hearse

voiture funéraire;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
Le corbillard noir s'est lentement dirigé vers le cimetière, suivi par une procession de personnes en deuil.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

grandiloquent
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
Le politicien a donné un discours grandiloquent plein de promesses.
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

devoir
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
Je dois terminer mes devoirs de mathématiques avant le dîner.
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

plouc; paysan
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
Il avait un accent de plouc parce qu'il avait grandi dans un petit village.
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

couper, accéder sans autorisation à un système informatique
Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
Le programmeur a réussi à pirater le système.
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

tempête de grêle
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
La tempête de grêle a endommagé de nombreuses voitures dans le parking.
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

hôtel
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Nous avons séjourné dans un hôtel près de la plage.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

homonyme
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
Le mot 'chauve-souris' est un homonyme car il peut signifier un animal ou un outil de sport.
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 /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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

avoir l'air épuisé et malade, surtout à cause de la fatigue, du stress ou de la souffrance
Meaning
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Example
After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.
Après avoir travaillé trois nuits sans dormir, il avait l'air épuisé.
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.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

stratégie de couverture
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Les investisseurs utilisent des stratégies de couverture pour se protéger contre la volatilité du marché.
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

harmonieux, cohérent, accordé
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
Un environnement de travail harmonieux augmente la productivité.
A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

main
Meaning
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
Example
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Il a levé la main pour poser une question.
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

humour
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
Son sens de l'humour allège toujours l'atmosphère.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

présage
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
Le premier rouge-gorge du printemps est souvent considéré comme un présage d'un temps plus chaud à venir.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

harmonie
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Une société prospère lorsqu'il y a de l'harmonie parmi ses habitants.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

à elle (chose)
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Ce sac bleu est à elle.
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.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

dangereux
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Les polluants dangereux augmentent les risques pour la santé.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

homéopathie
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Il croit en l'homéopathie pour traiter les rhumes.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

hydromécanique
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
L'hydromécanique fournit la base de l'architecture navale.
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 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

auberge
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
Ils ont séjourné dans une petite auberge près des montagnes.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

poisson hilsa
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Le poisson hilsa est considéré comme une délicatesse dans la culture bengali.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

donc
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Elle était la meilleure candidate, donc elle a été choisie pour le travail.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

habitant
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
Les habitants du village étaient amicaux et accueillants.
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

fille turbulente
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
La fille turbulente préférait grimper aux arbres plutôt que de jouer avec des poupées.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

talon
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Elle portait des chaussures à talons hauts à la fête.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hyperboréen
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
Les explorateurs se sont préparés pour le climat hyperboréen de l'Arctique.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

casque
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
Le cycliste portait toujours un casque jaune vif pour la sécurité et la visibilité pendant qu'il roulait.
B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

héroïque
Meaning
showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes
Example
The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.
Le pompier a fait un effort héroïque pour sauver l’enfant.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

chaque heure; se produisant ou fait chaque heure; en continu
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
Le rapport météorologique est mis à jour chaque heure.
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

miel
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
J'aime ajouter du miel à mon thé.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

hystérie
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
La foule était dans un état d'hystérie pendant le concert.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

homogène, uniforme
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
L'équipe n'était pas homogène dans leurs compétences.
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

campagne électorale
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
Le candidat a gagné en popularité pendant la campagne électorale.
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.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

hydroponie
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
L'hydroponie permet aux cultures de pousser sans sol.
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.
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.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

risques pour la santé
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
L'utilisation du plastique entraîne des risques de santé importants.
C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

terrifiant et accablant
Meaning
extremely distressing or upsetting
Example
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
Ce fut une expérience terrifiante de voir l'accident.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

pot-au-feu
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Elle a préparé un délicieux hôtch potch avec du riz, des lentilles et des légumes.
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hautement
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
Elle est hautement respectée dans son domaine.
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.
A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

nuire
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
Fumer peut nuire à votre santé.
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

chaleureusement; de tout cœur
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
Elle a chaleureusement accueilli ses invités à la fête.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

à moitié cuit
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
Le manager a rapidement rejeté sa proposition à moitié cuite.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

horticulture
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
L'horticulture joue un rôle essentiel dans la production de fruits, de légumes et de plantes ornementales.
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

hospitalité
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
L'hospitalité exceptionnelle du personnel de l'hôtel a rendu nos vacances vraiment mémorables et agréables.
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.
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

hétérogénéité
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
La hétérogénéité culturelle de la ville la rend vivante et unique.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

rester en l'air à un endroit sans avancer ni reculer
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
L'hélicoptère est resté suspendu au-dessus de la ville.
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.