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C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

génisse
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
L'agriculteur a élevé une génisse pour la production laitière.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

arme
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
La police a trouvé une arme dangereuse sur la scène du crime.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

difficile à manipuler
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
La boîte était trop difficile à manipuler pour être montée dans les escaliers.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

formation
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Elle a terminé sa formation en tant qu'infirmière l'année dernière.
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

écoeurant
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
Le dessert était tellement écoeurant que je n'ai pas pu le finir.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

inspiration divine
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
Le poète écrivit les vers sous une soudaine inspiration divine.
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

envahir
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
Une lueur chaude envahit son visage lorsqu'elle sourit.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

charitable; généreux; bienveillant
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Elle est connue pour son travail charitable dans la communauté.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

brutal
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
Le régime du dictateur a été marqué par une violence brutale.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

interrègne
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
Le pays a connu de l’instabilité pendant l’interrègne après la mort du roi.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

mourir de faim
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Il a été laissé pour mourir de faim dans le désert.
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

sirop épais et sucré
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
Elle a versé le sirop sur les crêpes.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

étaler / diffamer
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
L'enfant a étalé de la peinture sur le mur.
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

docile
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
Le chiot docile a rapidement appris de nouveaux tours.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

variable
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
Le temps a été très variable cette semaine.
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

bête; muet; idiot
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
Elle est restée muette pendant toute la réunion.
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

saupoudrer
Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
Elle a saupoudré du sucre sur le gâteau.
A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

plutôt; au lieu de;
Meaning
to some extent; instead; preferably
Example
I would rather stay home than go to the party.
Je préférerais rester à la maison plutôt que d'aller à la fête.
B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

ramper
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
Le bébé a rampé à travers le sol pour atteindre le jouet.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

majorité
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
La majorité a exigé leurs droits.
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

Lettre encyclique
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
Le Pape a publié une lettre encyclique sur le changement climatique et la responsabilité morale.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

represaille
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
Le pays a imposé des tarifs represailes en réponse aux sanctions commerciales.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

cycle hydrologique
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
Le cycle hydrologique assure le mouvement continu de l'eau dans la nature.
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

étudiant de premier cycle
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
Elle est une étudiante de premier cycle étudiant en informatique.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

suiveur aveugle
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Les étudiants séquacieux n'ont jamais remis en question les opinions de leur professeur.
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

ostentatoire
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
Il portait une chaîne en or ostentatoire à la fête.
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

piano
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
La petite fille a pratiqué le piano pendant une heure chaque jour.
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

gain imprévu
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
La start-up a reçu un gain imprévu lorsqu'un client majeur a payé un an entier d'avance.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

rhétorique
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Il a posé une question rhétorique pendant le débat.
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

paradoxal
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
Il est paradoxal que rester debout soit souvent plus fatiguant que de marcher.
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

éloquence
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
Son éloquence dans le discours lui a valu un grand respect.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

opprimer
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
Le dictateur a opprimé les gens pendant des décennies.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

circonférence
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
La circonférence de l'arbre mesurait près de cinq pieds.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

conquérir
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
L'armée a réussi à conquérir le territoire ennemi.
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.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

indécent
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
Ses remarques indécentes ont embarrassé tout le monde à la table du dîner.
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

cuisinière
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
Elle a cuisiné le dîner sur la cuisinière à gaz.
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

réceptivité
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
Sa réceptivité aux nouvelles idées a contribué à améliorer le projet.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

forgeron
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Le forgeron a martelé le fer chaud en un fer à cheval.
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.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

personnel
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
Le personnel à l'hôpital est très serviable.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

poche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Il a mis son téléphone dans sa poche.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

orchestrer
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Il a habilement orchestré l'ensemble de l'événement.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

agent
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
L'agent immobilier nous a montré plusieurs maisons.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

élégant; lisse; raffiné; avec beauté de mouvement ou de comportement
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
La danseuse s'est déplacée avec une élégance gracieuse.
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

lutter
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
Les enfants aiment lutter dans la cour de récréation.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

renommée; célébrité
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
La scientifique a atteint une renommée internationale pour ses découvertes.
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

cortège funèbre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Un cortège de pleureurs a suivi le corbillard jusqu'au cimetière.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

maintenir
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Maintenir la discipline dans les institutions éducatives est crucial.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

copieux
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
Elle a pris des notes copieuses pendant la conférence.
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

zinnia
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
Le jardin était rempli de zinnias brillantes de différentes couleurs.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

intimité; proximité
Meaning
close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere
Example
The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.
Le couple a plus apprécié l'intimité émotionnelle qu'ils partageaient que les biens matériels.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

cultiver
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Les agriculteurs cultivent du riz dans les champs.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

participation
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
La participation à la manifestation était impressionnante, avec des milliers de personnes présentes.
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

petite flûte
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
Elle a joué une mélodie vive sur le piccolo pendant le concert.
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

navigable
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
Le fleuve est navigable pour les petits bateaux pendant la saison des pluies.
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

transition
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
La transition des combustibles fossiles aux énergies renouvelables est essentielle.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

pochoir
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
L'artiste a utilisé un pochoir pour peindre des étoiles identiques sur le mur.
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

sommet
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
Gagner le prix Nobel a été le pinacle de sa carrière.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

providence divine
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Ils croyaient que leur survie était due à la providence divine.
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

fixer avec une rivet / capturer l'attention
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
L'artisan a riveté les plaques métalliques ensemble.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

commun, du peuple
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Ses goûts étaient assez communs, il préférait la nourriture simple et des vêtements simples.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

abri ombragé formé par des arbres ou des plantes grimpantes
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
Ils se reposaient sous l'arbor couvert de roses.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

réjouir bruyamment
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Les fans ont fait la fête dans les rues après la victoire.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

pourquoi
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
Pourquoi es-tu en retard aujourd'hui?
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

dendrologie
Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
Il étudie la dendrologie à l'université.
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

accélérer
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour accélérer le processus d’approbation.
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

prudemment
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
Elle marcha prudemment sur le chemin glacé.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

désarmer
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
Les soldats ont été ordonnés de désarmer les rebelles.
A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

mot
Meaning
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
Example
He looked up the word in the dictionary.
Il a cherché le mot dans le dictionnaire.
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

à propos de
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
Nous avons parlé du nouveau projet hier.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

épuisant
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Les athlètes ont fait face à une séance d'entraînement épuisante.
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

instabilité émotionnelle
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Son instabilité émotionnelle rendait difficile de prédire comment elle réagirait.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

fixation d'objectifs
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
La fixation d'objectifs efficace aide les individus à rester concentrés et motivés.
A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

coupe de cheveux
Meaning
the act or style of cutting hair
Example
I got a haircut before the wedding.
Je me suis fait une coupe de cheveux avant le mariage.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

adulation excessive
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
La chanteuse a apprécié l'adulation de ses fans.
B2 verb /tæp/

tap

taper
Meaning
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
Example
He tapped on the door to get her attention.
Il a tapé à la porte pour attirer son attention.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

argot spécialisé
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Les voleurs ont communiqué dans un argot que les étrangers ne pouvaient pas comprendre.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

zèbre
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
Le zèbre a couru à travers la savane africaine avec son troupeau.
C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

rénover
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
L'entreprise a décidé de rénover son vieux bureau.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

recast
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
Le réalisateur a décidé de recaster le rôle avec un acteur plus jeune.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

antichambre
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Les invités ont attendu dans l’antichambre avant d’être appelés à l’intérieur.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

assidu; diligent;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Elle était assidue dans ses recherches, passant des heures à la bibliothèque chaque jour.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

splendide; magnifique; impressionnant
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Le château semblait splendide au coucher du soleil.
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

ouest
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
Le soleil se couche à l'ouest.
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

ingénierie
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
L'ingénierie génétique transforme les pratiques agricoles.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

prophétiser
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
Le moine prophétisa que la paix reviendrait dans le pays.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

tablier
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Elle a noué un tablier autour de sa taille avant de cuisiner le dîner.
A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

rouler
Meaning
to move by turning over and over on an axis
Example
She rolled the ball down the hill.
Elle a roulé la balle en bas de la colline.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

comportement / posture
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Son comportement calme a impressionné tout le monde dans la pièce.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

hiver
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
L'hiver dans le nord peut être très rude avec de fortes chutes de neige.
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

chaîne de taille
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
La chaîne traditionnelle de taille complétait parfaitement sa tenue ethnique.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

irritation
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
Le bruit constant est devenu une irritation pour les voisins.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

nanotechnologie
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
La nanotechnologie fait progresser les traitements médicaux.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tituber
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Le vieil homme a titubé à travers la rue avec une canne.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

attributs
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Les cultures avancées possèdent des attributs bénéfiques.
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

alors que
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
Elle préfère le thé, alors que lui préfère le café.
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

mobiliser
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
Le leader a travaillé dur pour mobiliser la communauté pour la protestation.
B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

meurtre
Meaning
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
Example
The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.
Le film montre le meurtre brutal des villageois.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prospérer
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Avec du travail acharné et de la détermination, elle a réussi à prospérer dans sa carrière.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

manque; carence
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
Le manque de pluie cet été a causé de graves problèmes pour les agriculteurs.
A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

vingt
Meaning
the number equivalent to 20
Example
He is twenty years old.
Il a vingt ans.
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

pérégrination
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
Leurs pérégrinations à travers l'Asie ont duré deux ans.
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

exempté
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
Les étudiants ayant de bonnes notes sont exemptés de l'examen final.
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

en avant
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
Le leader s'avança pour s'adresser à la foule.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

relatif à la sagesse
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Le moine a partagé des enseignements relatifs à la sagesse avec ses étudiants.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Ils sont restés dans la suite présidentielle de l'hôtel.
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

avidité
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
Il a accepté l'offre avec avidité.
A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

dessin animé
Meaning
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
Example
Children love watching cartoons on TV.
Les enfants adorent regarder des dessins animés à la télévision.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

événements catastrophiques
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Les cyclones sont des événements catastrophiques au Bangladesh.
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

qui peut être considéré, pensable
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
La preuve était substantielle et pensable.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

petit roi
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
Le petit roi exigeait le respect de son peuple malgré son petit royaume.
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

porter ou traîner quelque chose de lourd ou encombrant avec effort
Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
Il a dû traîner la valise sur trois étages d'escaliers.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

resplendissant
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
La mariée semblait resplendissante dans sa robe de mariée.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

biographie
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Je lis une biographie fascinante d'Albert Einstein.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

variante; version alternative
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
Il existe plusieurs variantes de ce mot.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

avocat
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
Elle a engagé un avocat pour gérer son cas.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

Le processus de création et de développement de nouvelles idées ou concepts par la pensée créative et le brainstorming.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
L'équipe a participé à des sessions de génération d'idées pour créer de nouvelles idées de produits.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

compatissant; compréhensif; sensible;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Elle était très sympathique quand je lui ai parlé de mes problèmes.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

constituer
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Ces documents constituent l'accord légal entre les deux parties.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

brouiller
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Il a trébuché avec les clés et les a laissées tomber par terre.