C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

Meaning

A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.

Example

The show returned after a long hiatus.

Le spectacle est revenu après un long hiatus.

B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

unifié

Meaning

Made into a whole or joined together.

Example

A unified approach fosters better outcomes.

Une approche unifiée favorise de meilleurs résultats.

C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

contempler; voir

Meaning

to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive

Example

She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.

Elle resta silencieuse pour contempler le lever du soleil sur les collines.

C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

aristocratique; noble

Meaning

noble; having the manners of the upper class

Example

She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.

Elle avait une allure aristocratique qui imposait le respect.

C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animer

Meaning

to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons

Example

The artist will animate the characters for the movie.

L'artiste animera les personnages pour le film.

B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

Meaning

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

Example

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

L'insuline est une hormone qui contrôle les niveaux de sucre dans le sang.

C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

cil; coup de fouet ou corde

Meaning

an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully

Example

She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.

Elle a soigneusement appliqué du mascara pour rendre ses cils plus longs et plus foncés.

B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

élément

Meaning

A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.

Example

Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.

La confiance est un élément clé de toute relation solide.

C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

loisir

Meaning

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

Example

Painting is his avocation after office hours.

La peinture est son loisir après les heures de bureau.

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakien

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

La culture irakienne est riche et diversifiée.

C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

stériliser

Meaning

To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.

Example

They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.

Ils ont décidé de stériliser leur chat pour éviter plus de chatons.

C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

dicton ou maxime courte, concise et éducative

Meaning

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.

Elle avait toujours un apophtegme spirituel à partager lors des réunions.

C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

répandu

Meaning

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

Example

Corruption was rife in the old government system.

La corruption était répandue dans l'ancien système gouvernemental.

A1 verb /feɪs/

face

faire face

Meaning

to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction

Example

She had to face many challenges in her new job.

Elle a dû faire face à de nombreux défis dans son nouveau travail.

B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

vide

Meaning

A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.

Example

The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.

Le scientifique a créé une chambre à vide pour l'expérience.

C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

vénération

Meaning

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

Example

Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.

De nombreuses cultures montrent de la vénération pour leurs ancêtres.

A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

d'accord

Meaning

satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment

Example

Everything is going to be alright.

Tout ira bien.

C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

fil

Meaning

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story

Example

She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.

Elle a acheté du fil coloré pour tricoter un pull.

C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

châssis funéraire

Meaning

a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation

Example

The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.

Le cercueil a été placé sur le châssis funéraire pendant le service funéraire.

C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

croître rapidement

Meaning

To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

Example

The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.

La population de la ville a commencé à croître rapidement après l'ouverture de la nouvelle usine.

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

interrompre

Meaning

To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.

Example

The rain would intermit and then start again.

La pluie s'interromprait puis recommencerait.

C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabond / marcher lourdement

Meaning

to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless

Example

They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.

Ils ont marché à travers la forêt avec des bottes épaisses.

C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

marteau

Meaning

A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.

Example

The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.

Le juge a frappé le marteau pour ordonner l'ouverture de l'audience.

B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

destruction; naufrage;

Meaning

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

Example

The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.

L'accident de voiture a bloqué l'autoroute pendant des heures.

C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

triplé

Meaning

One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.

Example

The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.

La famille a été surprise d'avoir des triplés au lieu de jumeaux.

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

sophistiqué

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

Les designs sophistiqués améliorent l'esthétique.

A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

le nôtre

Meaning

belonging to or associated with us

Example

This victory is ours.

Cette victoire est la nôtre.

C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

ligne droite

Meaning

a straight, direct route to a destination

Example

He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.

Il a fait une ligne droite vers la table de nourriture dès qu'il est entré à la fête.

C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

intègre

Meaning

acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards

Example

He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.

C'est un leader intègre qui met toujours l'honnêteté en premier.

C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

Meaning

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

Example

They lived in abject poverty.

Ils vivaient dans une pauvreté abjecte.

C1 noun /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

jeopardy

danger

Meaning

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Example

His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.

Sa conduite imprudente a mis tout le monde en danger.

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

impitoyable; cruel; sans pitié

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

Le dictateur impitoyable n'a montré aucune pitié à ses ennemis.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

servage

Meaning

The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.

Example

Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.

De nombreux paysans de l'Europe médiévale vivaient sous le servage.

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

la quintessence

Meaning

The purest or most perfect example of something.

Example

She is the quintessence of elegance.

Elle est la quintessence de l'élégance.

C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

énormité

Meaning

The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

Example

The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.

L'énormité du crime a choqué toute la communauté.

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

perméable

Meaning

allowing liquids or gases to pass through

Example

The soil in this area is very permeable to water.

Le sol dans cette région est très perméable à l'eau.

B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

fascinant

Meaning

extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting

Example

The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.

Le documentaire sur la vie océanique était fascinant.

B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

courageusement

Meaning

in a way that shows courage and determination

Example

The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.

Le pompier est entré courageusement dans le bâtiment en feu.

C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

poser

Meaning

To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.

Example

The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.

Le scientifique a posé une nouvelle théorie pour expliquer le phénomène.

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

Les enfants apprennent souvent l’alphabet avant de lire des mots.

B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

victoire

Meaning

The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Example

The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.

La victoire du Bangladesh le 16 décembre est un moment de fierté.

C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

retarder / ralentir

Meaning

to delay or slow down the progress of something

Example

Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.

Le manque de fonds peut retarder le développement du projet.

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.

C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

premier martyr

Meaning

The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.

Example

St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.

Saint Étienne est connu comme le protomartyr du christianisme.

C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

furet, chercher ou découvrir quelque chose de manière persistante

Meaning

a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently

Example

He ferreted out the hidden documents.

Il a découvert les documents cachés.

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confiserie

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

Le magasin vend une grande variété de confiserie.

C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

stratégie systématique

Meaning

A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.

Example

A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.

Une stratégie systématique a été employée pour atteindre les objectifs.

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.

A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

bonjour

Meaning

a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation

Example

She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.

Elle a répondu au téléphone avec un joyeux bonjour.

A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

bruyamment

Meaning

in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume

Example

He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.

Il a parlé bruyamment pour que tout le monde l'entende.

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

constamment

Meaning

in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably

Example

She has been performing consistently well in her studies.

Elle a constamment bien performé dans ses études.

B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

bord; tranchant

Meaning

the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade

Example

Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.

Faites attention à ne pas vous couper avec le bord tranchant du couteau.

C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

sévère

Meaning

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

Example

His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.

Son expression sévère rendait la réunion inconfortable.

A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

assez; plutôt; complètement

Meaning

to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely

Example

The movie was quite interesting.

Le film était assez intéressant.

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 /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 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

céleste

Meaning

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

Example

The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.

La peinture a capturé une beauté céleste qui semblait d'un autre monde.

A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

le moins

Meaning

smallest in amount or degree; minimal

Example

This is the least expensive option available.

C'est l'option la moins chère disponible.

C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humaniser

Meaning

To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.

Example

The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.

L'enseignant a essayé d'humaniser la leçon avec des histoires personnelles.

A2 noun /kæb/

cab

taxi

Meaning

a taxi or car for hire with a driver

Example

We took a cab to the airport.

Nous avons pris un taxi pour l'aéroport.

C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

mousseux

Meaning

Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.

Example

She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.

Elle a commandé une tasse de cappuccino mousseux.

A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

expérience

Meaning

a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea

Example

The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.

Le scientifique a mené une expérience sur la croissance des plantes.

B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

piment vert

Meaning

unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste

Example

She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.

Elle a ajouté du piment vert haché à la salade pour plus de piquant.

C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

manteau imperméable

Meaning

a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric

Example

He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.

Il portait un mackintosh pour rester au sec sous la pluie.

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

programme d'études

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

Le professeur a distribué le programme d'études le premier jour du cours.

C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

perdre confiance

Meaning

to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure

Example

The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.

Les questions hostiles ont commencé à déstabiliser le témoin.

C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

Meaning

relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ

Example

The fish has a white ventral surface.

Le poisson a une surface ventrale blanche.

C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

figuré

Meaning

not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation

Example

She used figurative language to describe her feelings.

Elle a utilisé un langage figuré pour décrire ses sentiments.

B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

affaire; événement;

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

Le mariage était un grand événement avec des centaines d'invités.

C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

ascendant, dominant

Meaning

Rising in power or influence; dominant.

Example

She is an ascendant leader in the political party.

Elle est une leader ascendante dans le parti politique.

C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

respectueux

Meaning

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

Example

He was always deferential toward his teachers.

Il était toujours respectueux envers ses enseignants.

C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

bondé

Meaning

full of or swarming with things or people

Example

The market was teeming with shoppers.

Le marché était bondé de clients.

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

soigné, raffiné et élégant

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

Elle a donné une performance soignée lors du récital.

C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

en croix

Meaning

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

Example

Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.

Place les bûches en croix pour construire un feu stable.

C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

hennissement

Meaning

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

Example

The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.

Le cheval hennit quand il a vu son cavalier.

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

nautique

Meaning

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

Example

He studied nautical charts before setting sail.

Il a étudié les cartes nautiques avant de prendre le large.

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

honteux; déshonorant; digne de condamnation

Meaning

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Example

His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.

Son comportement honteux a choqué tout le monde à la fête.

B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

réalité

Meaning

The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.

Example

The reality of the situation was evident.

La réalité de la situation était évidente.

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

Un aspect important de la santé est l'exercice régulier.

C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patricien

Meaning

A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.

Example

The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.

Les familles patriciennes de Rome exerçaient une grande puissance en politique.

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

nationaliste belliqueux

Meaning

a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist

Example

The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.

Le leader a été critiqué comme un jingo imprudent.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

insuffisant

Meaning

Not enough; inadequate.

Example

His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.

Son explication était insuffisante pour clarifier la confusion.

C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

diminuer

Meaning

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

Example

After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.

Après la tempête, les eaux de l'inondation ont commencé à diminuer.

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

rapidement

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

L'entreprise se développe rapidement sur de nouveaux marchés.

B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

assurance

Meaning

An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.

Example

He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.

Il a acheté une assurance santé pour couvrir les frais médicaux.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

célibataire

Meaning

abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so

Example

He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.

Il a choisi de rester célibataire pour des raisons religieuses.

A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

bonheur

Meaning

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

Example

He saved enough money to buy a new car.

Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

antioxydant

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.

Example

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.

Le thé vert contient des antioxydants puissants qui ralentissent le vieillissement.

C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

détourner

Meaning

to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care

Example

The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.

Le comptable a été arrêté pour avoir détourné des fonds de l'entreprise.

A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

neveu

Meaning

the son of one’s brother or sister

Example

My nephew is studying at the university.

Mon neveu étudie à l’université.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Un modèle d'intelligence artificielle basé sur le langage

Meaning

A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.

Example

ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.

ChatGPT aide les utilisateurs à générer du texte semblable à celui d'un humain de manière efficace.

B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

victorieux

Meaning

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

Example

The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.

L'équipe victorieuse a célébré leur victoire en championnat avec une grande joie.

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marin

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

Le marin expérimenté a navigué le bateau à travers la tempête.

C2 noun ˌɒbfəsˈkeɪʃən

obfuscation

obfuscation, confusion

Meaning

The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Example

The obfuscation of the data made it difficult to interpret.

L'obfuscation des données a rendu leur interprétation difficile.

C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

querelleur; conflictuel; bagarreur

Meaning

given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational

Example

His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.

Sa nature querelleuse rend difficile de travailler avec lui.

B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

validité

Meaning

the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound

Example

The validity of the contract expires next month.

La validité du contrat expire le mois prochain.

B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

Meaning

the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way

Example

She lost her motivation to continue the project.

Elle a perdu sa motivation pour continuer le projet.

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

dépassement de soi

Meaning

to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend

Example

The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.

Le politicien a dépassé les limites en faisant des promesses qu'il n'a pas pu tenir.

C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

embryonnaire

Meaning

in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo

Example

The project is still in its embryonic stage.

Le projet est encore à son stade embryonnaire.

C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

décorum; bienséance; dignité

Meaning

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct

Example

The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.

Le diplomate a maintenu un décorum parfait tout au long des négociations animées.

B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

pénurie

Meaning

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Example

Water scarcity threatens agriculture.

La pénurie d'eau menace l'agriculture.

B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

durable; permanent

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

Leurs amitiés ont eu un impact durable sur leur vie.

C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

usé et mince à cause d'une utilisation excessive

Meaning

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

Example

His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.

Son manteau usé ne pouvait pas le garder au chaud en hiver.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

siège

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

Le siège du château a duré trois mois.

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

explicite

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

Les instructions étaient explicites, ne laissant aucune place à la confusion.

A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

une confiture sucrée faite de fruits et de sucre ; une situation difficile ; un blocage

Meaning

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage

Example

She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.

Elle a étalé de la confiture de fraise sur son toast pour le petit déjeuner chaque matin.

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

candidat

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

Le candidat a été interviewé pour le poste.

C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

instiller

Meaning

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

Example

Parents try to instill good values in their children.

Les parents essaient d'inculquer de bonnes valeurs à leurs enfants.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

mammouth / gigantesque

Meaning

An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.

Example

The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.

L'entreprise a fait face à un défi gigantesque lors de son expansion.

B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

sommeil de qualité

Meaning

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

Example

Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.

Le sommeil de qualité améliore la fonction cognitive et la santé en général.

C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

ordre

Meaning

the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned

Example

Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.

L'ordre dans sa chambre reflétait l'habitude de tout remettre à sa place.

B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

manifestation, démonstration

Meaning

the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest

Example

The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.

Les travailleurs ont organisé une manifestation pour de meilleurs salaires.

C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

ardent; passionné; fervent

Meaning

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

Example

She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.

Elle est une fervente partisane de la conservation de l'environnement.

C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

avec colère

Meaning

in an intense, angry, or passionate way

Example

She hotly denied the accusations.

Elle a nié les accusations avec colère.

B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

final

Meaning

happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate

Example

The eventual outcome was better than expected.

Le résultat final était meilleur que prévu.

C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

imbécile; se moquer

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone

Example

Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.

Ne sois pas un imbécile et écoute attentivement.

C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

immoralité

Meaning

the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards

Example

The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.

La communauté a condamné l’immoralité des fonctionnaires corrompus.

C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

égocentrique

Meaning

A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.

Example

The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.

L'égocentrique a dominé la conversation en parlant uniquement de ses propres réalisations.

C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

s'abstenir

Meaning

To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.

Example

People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.

Les gens s'abstiennent souvent des appareils numériques pour améliorer leur concentration.