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C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

hémorragie
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
Le patient a souffert d'une grave hémorragie cérébrale.
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

friable
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
Le vieux mur en briques était friable et se brisa au toucher.
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

enfermer
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
Le prisonnier a été enfermé dans une cellule sombre.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

désorganiser
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
Le vent a désordonné ses cheveux.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

organisations
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
Les organisations jouent un rôle clé dans l'élaboration des politiques.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

paralysé
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
Le choc soudain semblait le paralyser.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

hypocrite
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
Le gestionnaire a donné une excuse hypocrite au lieu d'admettre l'erreur.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

inaperçu; ignoré
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Son travail acharné est passé inaperçu par son manager.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspecter
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Il se livre souvent à de l'introspection avant de prendre des décisions importantes.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentique; véritable; réel; pas faux
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
Le musée affiche uniquement des artefacts authentiques des civilisations anciennes.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

chaudron
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
La sorcière remuait sa potion dans un grand chaudron.
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

tache petite
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
Il y avait une tache de peinture sur le sol.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

tromperie
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Le politicien a été accusé de tromperie pour gagner l'élection.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

littoral
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
La zone littorale est le domicile de nombreuses espèces marines uniques.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

décourager
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Les lettres de rejet constantes ont commencé à décourager le jeune écrivain.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

terrestre; mondain; matériel
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Il s'est concentré sur les plaisirs terrestres plutôt que sur la croissance spirituelle.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

pape ou un évêque de haut rang
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
Le pape a adressé la nation dans un discours télévisé.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

version; forme; récit
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
C'est la dernière version du logiciel.
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

courge pointue
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
Maman a préparé du curry de courge pointue avec du poisson.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

traduction
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
Elle a terminé la traduction du livre en deux mois.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

impolitesse
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
Son impolitesse envers les invités a choqué tout le monde.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

intermédiaire
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Elle suit un cours de français de niveau intermédiaire.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

plan de contingence
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
L'entreprise dispose d'un plan de contingence pour les récessions économiques.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

philanthropique
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
Elle est connue pour ses activités philanthropiques dans la ville.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

nu; sans vêtements; découvert; exposé
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
La vérité nue sur la situation a choqué tout le monde.
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 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

parmi
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
Il était assis parmi ses amis.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

inactif
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
Le patient est resté inactif sur le lit.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

rameau
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Elle a cassé une petite branche de l'arbre pour l'utiliser comme bâton.
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

magnifiquement
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
Elle a chanté magnifiquement au concert.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

frelon
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Le frelon a construit son nid sous le toit.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

calculer
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Je dois calculer le coût total.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

hache
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Le bûcheron a balancé la hache pour couper l'arbre.
A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

offrir
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
Elle a proposé d’aider avec le projet.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

profondément; intensément; profondément
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
Elle respira profondément avant de prendre sa décision.
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

immémorial
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
La tradition est suivie depuis des temps immémoriaux.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

inaudible
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
Elle est devenue inaudible avec émotion pendant le discours.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

calendrier
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Elle a marqué son anniversaire sur le calendrier.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

gare
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Nous sommes arrivés à la gare juste à temps pour le train.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

obstination
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Son obstination a rendu les négociations difficiles.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

conyugal
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
Ils ont vécu une longue vie de bonheur conjugal.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

encens
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
Elle a allumé un bâton d'encens dans le temple pendant ses prières.
A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

de
Meaning
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
Example
The book is on the table, in front of the window.
Le livre est sur la table, devant la fenêtre.
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

alcoolisme
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
Son alcoolisme a affecté sa santé et sa vie familiale.
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

portentueux, grave
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
Son ton porteur de présages a rendu tout le monde nerveux à propos des nouvelles.
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

suspect; douteux
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
La police a trouvé son comportement très suspect.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

battre
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Notre équipe battra la leur dans le match final.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

carbone
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Les émissions de carbone doivent être contrôlées.
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

maison duplex
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
Ils vivent dans un duplex près du centre-ville.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

convoi
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
Le convoi militaire a traversé le désert à l'aube.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

incarner
Meaning
To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
Example
She embodies the spirit of generosity.
Elle incarne l'esprit de générosité.
A2 verb ɜrn

earn

gagner
Meaning
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
Example
Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.
Les actifs vous aident à gagner de l'argent même pendant que vous dormez.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

désinhibé
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
Elle a éclaté d'un rire désinhibé à la blague.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nécropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Les archéologues ont découvert des artefacts dans la nécropole de l'ancienne ville.
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

taper
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Elle peut taper très vite sur l'ordinateur.
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

récent; nouveau; actuel;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
Les changements récents dans les modèles climatiques préoccupent les scientifiques.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

affiche
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Ils ont mis un poster de film dehors du cinéma.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

pessimisme
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Son pessimisme constant rendait difficile de rester optimiste.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

pollution de l'air
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
La pollution de l'air provenant des usines a conduit au premier mouvement environnemental.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

débutant
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
Le policier débutant a fait quelques erreurs lors de son premier jour.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

emprisonner
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Le juge a emprisonné le criminel pour cinq ans.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

hérissé; rempli d'énergie
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
Il entra dans la pièce tout en confiance.
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

grand
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
Elle a donné une excellente performance lors du concert.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

imposant
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
Le château est une structure imposante qui surplombe la vallée.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

mécontent; triste
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
Il était mécontent des résultats de son examen.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

libérer
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Les locataires doivent libérer l’appartement avant la fin du mois.
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 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

pardonnable; pas gravement faux; mineur
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
Son arrivée tardive a été considérée comme une infraction vénielle.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

inouï; inconnu
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Ses plaintes sont passées inaperçues par la direction.
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

nécessaire
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
Des réglementations strictes sont nécessaires pour maintenir l'ordre.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

pollution
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
La pollution industrielle nuit à la vie marine.
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

présage
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
Les nuages sombres présagent une tempête.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

frire
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Elle fait frire des œufs pour le petit-déjeuner tous les matins.
B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

joyeusement
Meaning
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
Example
She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
Elle a salué tout le monde joyeusement malgré la longue journée.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

désuet
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
Ses opinions sur les femmes sont positivement démodées.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

diplomatique; habile à gérer les relations
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
Elle a donné une réponse diplomatique pour éviter d'offenser quelqu'un.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

citoyen
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Chaque citoyen a le droit de voter.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

inéligible; non qualifié; inapte
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
Les étudiants avec de mauvaises notes sont inéligibles pour le programme de bourses.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

luminosité
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
La luminosité de l'étoile a été mesurée à l'aide d'instruments avancés.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

glamour; charme; attrait;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
Le glamour d'Hollywood a attiré de jeunes acteurs du monde entier.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

poisson salé
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
Le poisson salé est une méthode traditionnelle pour conserver les fruits de mer.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

intercéder
Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
Elle a intercédé auprès du professeur pour donner une autre chance à son frère.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

littérateurs
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
L'événement a été assisté par des poètes, des critiques et d'autres membres des littérateurs.
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

revenus
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
Ses revenus mensuels sont suffisants pour soutenir sa famille.
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

dénonciation / accusation publique
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
L'article du journaliste était une forte dénonciation de la corruption.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

injuste; déloyal;
Meaning
not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others
Example
It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.
C'est injuste de la blâmer pour quelque chose qu'elle n'a pas fait.
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

inflexibilité
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
L’inflexibilité des règles a causé des retards inutiles.
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

renier
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
Il a décidé de renier son frère imprudent.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

exotique et attirant
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
Le jardin était rempli de plantes exotiques provenant de pays tropicaux.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

cuillère
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Il a utilisé une cuillère pour manger sa soupe.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

scandaleux
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
Le comédien a raconté une blague scandaleuse.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

proverbe
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Il y a un vieux proverbe qui dit que c'est la pratique qui rend parfait.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

primitif
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
Les explorateurs se sont aventurés dans la forêt primitive, inchangée par les humains.
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

restes
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
Les restes du mur sont toujours visibles.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

pharmacie
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Je suis allé à la pharmacie pour acheter des médicaments contre le rhume.
C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

antonyme
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ est l'antonyme de ‘cold’.
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

poussette
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
Elle poussait le pérambulateur à travers le parc pendant que le bébé dormait paisiblement.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

tromperie
Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
Le politicien a été accusé d'avoir gagné l'élection par tromperie.
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 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

en morceaux
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
L'empire ancien a été déchiré en morceaux par la guerre.
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

code
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Il a écrit un code pour résoudre le problème sur l'ordinateur.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

pendant que
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Elle lisait pendant qu'elle attendait le bus.
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

tentant
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
Le gâteau au chocolat semblait très tentant dans la vitrine de la pâtisserie.
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

petit récipient
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
Elle a rempli le cruet d'huile d'olive pour la salade.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

science de la mesure de la lumière
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La photométrie aide à concevoir des systèmes d'éclairage efficaces.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

force physique
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Il a utilisé sa force physique pour soulever la boîte lourde.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

faire une tâche à la fois
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Le monotasking conduit souvent à un travail de meilleure qualité.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

colosse
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein était un colosse dans le monde de la science.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

potable
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
Les villageois n'avaient pas accès à l'eau potable.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

rusé
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
C'est un homme politique rusé qui manipule les gens pour le pouvoir.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

insuffisance
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
L'insuffisance des ressources a rendu le projet difficile à terminer.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

changeant; instable; capricieux;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Sa nature changeante a rendu difficile la confiance dans ses promesses.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

sympathique comme un oncle
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Il avait une manière avunculaire qui mettait tout le monde à l'aise.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

clôture en bois
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Les prisonniers ont été gardés à l'intérieur de la clôture en bois.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

embarrassé
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Il m'a donné un regard embarrassé après avoir été pris en train de mentir.
C2 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.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

solitaire; isolée
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Elle se sentait seule après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

suspendre
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
L'entreprise a décidé de suspendre son adhésion.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

tribunal de justice
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
Le tribunal de justice a commencé les auditions immédiatement.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

dévot
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
Il est un dévot de la musique classique et assiste à chaque concert.