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A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

hélicoptère
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
L'hélicoptère a atterri en toute sécurité sur le toit de l'hôpital.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiatique
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
Elle adore la culture asiatique.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabolique
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
Le régime diabolique du dictateur a apporté la misère à la nation.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

peu aimable
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
Le propriétaire du magasin semblait peu aimable envers les nouveaux clients.
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

profondeur ou perspicacité
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
La profondeur de ses paroles a laissé un impact durable.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

fleuriste
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Nous avons acheté un bouquet chez le fleuriste local.
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

concernant
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Il y a quelques rapports concernant le nouveau projet.
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

prendre par la force
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
Pendant la guerre, les soldats ont pris possession des maisons des villageois.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

méditer / source d'inspiration
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Elle s'est assise près de la fenêtre pour réfléchir à son avenir.
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

aliénation
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
Les nouvelles politiques ont créé un sentiment d'aliénation parmi les employés.
B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

industriel
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by industry.
Example
Industrial sectors boost exports.
Les secteurs industriels stimulent les exportations.
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.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

arracher, rassembler du courage
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Elle a cueilli une fleur dans le jardin.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

certitude
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
Elle a parlé avec certitude du résultat de l'affaire.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

menaçant; intimidant
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Les nuages sombres semblaient menaçants avant la tempête.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

muet
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Les oiseaux muent leurs plumes une fois par an.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

engendrer
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
Le discours a engendré de l'espoir parmi les gens.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

inestimable
Meaning
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
Example
Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.
Sa contribution au projet avait une valeur inestimable.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

jargon
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
L'explication de l'avocat était pleine de jargon juridique.
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.
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

agressif
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
Le vendeur a utilisé une stratégie agressive pour conclure l'affaire.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

centilitre
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
La recette demande vingt centilitres de lait.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

se plaindre constamment
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Elle n'a cessé de se plaindre constamment des erreurs que j'ai faites.
C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

vaudeville
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
Le spectacle de vaudeville comprenait des comédiens, des magiciens et des danseurs.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

désir incontrôlable de mettre le feu à des choses
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
Le suspect a été diagnostiqué avec la pyromanie après plusieurs incidents d'incendie criminel.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

composer
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
Le poète a composé un sonnet sincère.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

patate douce
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
La patate douce rôtie fait un accompagnement sain et délicieux.
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

fragile
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
L'homme âgé était trop fragile pour marcher sans aide.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

orgies
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
Les anciens Romains étaient infâmes pour leurs festins somptueux et leurs orgies.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

déductible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
La solution est déductible des données fournies.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

bonheur
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

empiètement
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
Les villageois ont protesté contre l'empiètement sur leurs terres agricoles.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

mieux
Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
Il se sentait mieux après avoir pris le médicament.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

se déplacer de manière irrégulière
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Les enfants ont commencé à traîner derrière pendant la longue randonnée.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

régnant
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
La reine régnante a introduit plusieurs réformes durant son règne.
A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

transport
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.
Les systèmes de transport efficaces réduisent le temps de voyage.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

diablerie
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
Les enfants étaient pleins de diablerie lors de la nuit d'Halloween.
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

équiper
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
L'école a équipé ses élèves avec des technologies modernes.
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

assurance
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
L'assurance de qualité est une priorité pour le conseil.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

exubérant
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Les enfants étaient exubérants après avoir gagné le jeu.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

minuscule
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
L'erreur était si minuscule que personne ne l'a remarquée.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostile à l'ordre social
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Son comportement antisocial rendait difficile de se faire des amis.
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

corporel, matériel
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Les fantômes sont souvent décrits comme n'ayant pas de forme corporelle.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

siècle; centurie
Meaning
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
Example
The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.
Le vieux château est debout depuis plus de cinq siècles.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

rechute
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
Après des mois de progrès, il a subi une rechute.
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

poitrine; coffre
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
Le médecin a écouté sa poitrine avec un stéthoscope.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

de longue date
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
Ils sont des amis de longue date qui se sont rencontrés à l'université.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

coupable
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Elle se sentait coupable d'avoir menti à ses parents.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

moquerie; raillerie;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Son discours a été accueilli par des moqueries de l'audience.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

mépris
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Elle le regarda avec mépris.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

sain et sauf
Meaning
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
Example
She escaped from the accident unscathed.
Elle a échappé à l'accident saine et sauve.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

étapes
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Faire de petits pas réduit la surcharge.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

bruyant
Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
Le travail de construction bruyant dehors rendait difficile la concentration.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

anxieux
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Il était anxieux à l'idée de commencer un nouveau travail dans un pays étranger.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

premier ministre / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Le premier ministre français a adressé la nation.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

philosophe
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Socrate était un philosophe célèbre de la Grèce antique.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

irritable
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
L'enfant est devenu irritable lorsqu'on lui a refusé plus de bonbons.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

largeur
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
La largeur de ses connaissances a impressionné tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

incongruente
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
Sa tenue décontractée semblait incongruente lors du dîner formel.
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festif; joyeux; de fête
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
La maison avait l'air festive avec des décorations colorées.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

miracle
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
La récupération du patient a été appelée un miracle par les médecins.
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

actrice
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
L'actrice avait l'air époustouflante sur le tapis rouge.
C1 noun /ɡʌst/

Gust

rafale de vent soudaine
Meaning
a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling
Example
A powerful gust of wind knocked over the outdoor umbrellas at the cafe.
Une puissante rafale de vent a renversé les parasols extérieurs du café.
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

reproductif
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
Le cycle reproductif des nuisibles peut provoquer des infestations rapides.
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

tas
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Il a mis les livres en tas sur la table.
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

tarantule
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
La tarentule rampait sur le sol du désert.
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

une très petite quantité
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Il ne se soucie pas d'un iota du résultat.
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

garrot
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
Le médecin a appliqué un garrot pour arrêter le saignement.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

enregistrement vidéo
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
Les images de la manifestation ont été diffusées à la télévision toute la journée.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

quelque chose qui réduit ou diminue la force, l'effet ou l'excitation
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
L'annulation du voyage a réduit leur enthousiasme.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

ami
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Il est mon meilleur ami.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

salle de bains
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
La salle de bains est au deuxième étage.
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

secte
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
Le groupe s'est divisé en différentes sectes en raison des différences doctrinales.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statique
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Les idées statiques entravent les progrès.
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

hériter
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
Elle a hérité de la maison de sa grand-mère.
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

prédécesseur
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
Le nouveau manager a appris des erreurs de son prédécesseur.
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

décimal
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
Le nombre 0.75 est un décimal.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

décanter
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
Elle a soigneusement versé le vin dans un verre propre.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

justification
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Il n'y a aucune justification pour un tel comportement grossier.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

digne; méritant; respectable;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
Son travail charitable la rend digne du prix humanitaire.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

dessiner
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Elle dessine de beaux paysages pendant son temps libre.
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

cacato
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
Le cacato blanc a levé sa belle crête.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

carrelé
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Le sol carrelé était composé de carreaux colorés disposés en parfaite symétrie.
C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

revenir sur un chemin ou une route, rappeler et répéter les étapes précédentes
Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
Elle a retracé ses pas pour retrouver ses clés perdues.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

bois
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
Le bois est testé pour sa résistance dans l'espace.
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

cryptomonnaie
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Bitcoin est la cryptomonnaie la plus populaire sur le marché.
A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

gâteau
Meaning
a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
Example
They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.
Ils ont commandé un gâteau au chocolat pour la fête d'anniversaire.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

dernier
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
La voiture la plus arrière du convoi est tombée en panne en premier.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

sifflements ou cris de désapprobation ou de harcèlement sexuel
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
L'actrice a ignoré les catcalls de la foule.
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

émerger
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
Une grande crise de santé émerge de la pollution.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

capacité
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Le câble a la capacité de gérer un grand trafic de données.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

compéter
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Plusieurs entreprises se battent pour la domination du marché.
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

système judiciaire
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
Le système judiciaire veille à ce que les lois soient appliquées de manière équitable.
A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

activité; action; tâche
Meaning
something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim
Example
Physical activity is important for good health.
L'activité physique est importante pour une bonne santé.
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

persévérance
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
Sa persévérance dans la poursuite de ses objectifs était inspirante.
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

adapté; approprié; en bonne santé; en bonne condition physique; prêt
Meaning
suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready
Example
He is fit and healthy.
Il est en forme et en bonne santé.
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

déranger
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
Je ne veux pas te déranger pendant que tu travailles.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasif
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
Le médecin a expliqué que la procédure était peu invasive.
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

hymne
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
L'hymne national a été joué avant le match de football.
B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

réassurance
Meaning
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
Example
She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.
Elle avait besoin de réassurance que tout irait bien.
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

bactéries bénéfiques
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
Le yaourt est une source naturelle de probiotiques qui aide à la digestion.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

stratification océanique
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
La stratification océanique affecte la biodiversité marine.
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

arroser
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
Elle arrose les plantes chaque matin.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

haricot asperge
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
Le haricot asperge peut atteindre trois pieds de long et est couramment utilisé dans la cuisine asiatique.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

films
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Regarder des films aide à l'apprentissage des langues.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

échec total
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
L'événement est devenu un échec total à cause d'une mauvaise planification.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

propre et bien organisé; bien fait
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Sa chambre est toujours propre et bien organisée.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

disséquer
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
En cours de biologie, les étudiants ont dû disséquer une grenouille pour apprendre son anatomie.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

région; zone; territoire
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Cette région est célèbre pour sa production de vin.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

audience
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
L'audience a applaudi bruyamment après la performance.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

atténuation
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
L'atténuation du changement climatique nécessite un effort collectif.
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

stupéfaction
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
Il est resté dans un état de stupéfaction après avoir entendu la nouvelle choquante.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

poursuivre
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Elle a décidé de poursuivre l'entreprise en justice pour dommages.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

voitures volantes
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Les voitures volantes pourraient bientôt résoudre le problème de la circulation urbaine.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

féroce; agressif; montrant un sentiment ou une détermination forte
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
La tempête féroce a détruit de nombreuses maisons dans le village.
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

analgésique
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
Elle a pris un analgésique pour soulager son mal de tête.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

mépriser
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Il ne méprisait jamais ceux qui avaient moins de fortune que lui.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

férocité, violence, intensité
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La férocité de la tempête était dévastatrice.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

mince; maigre; squelettique
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Le chat maigre avait l'air de ne pas avoir mangé depuis des jours.
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.