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B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

historique
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
Le Jour de la Victoire est un moment historique pour le Bangladesh.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

espérer
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
J'espère qu'il ne pleuvra pas demain.
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

barre
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
Le capitaine expérimenté a pris la barre et a navigué le navire à travers la tempête avec expertise.
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

tête en avant
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
Il s'est jeté tête la première dans la piscine.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

haine
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Sa haine de l'injustice l'a motivé à devenir avocat des droits de l'homme.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

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

hovel

taudis
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
Les réfugiés vivaient dans un taudis improvisé.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

honorer
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Nous honorons nos vétérans pour leur service.
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

heure
Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
La réunion a duré deux heures.
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

biche
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
La biche a protégé son faon des prédateurs.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

désir ardent, envie
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Après des années à l'étranger, elle a développé un profond désir pour la cuisine traditionnelle de sa patrie.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

héptagone
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
Le professeur de mathématiques a dessiné un héptagone au tableau.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

se précipiter
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
La voiture dévalait la route de montagne à grande vitesse.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

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

hormone

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.
A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

maison
Meaning
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
Example
She finally returned home after a long journey.
Elle est enfin rentrée chez elle après un long voyage.
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

hauteur
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
Sa hauteur rendait difficile pour les autres de l'approcher.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

hypercritique
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
Le professeur était souvent hypercritique envers les petites erreurs.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

herbivore
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Les vaches sont des animaux herbivores qui paissent de l'herbe.
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

son
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
C'est son livre sur la table.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

hydroponique
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
L'agriculture hydroponique permet aux cultures de pousser sans sol.
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

harcèlement
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
L'entreprise a une politique stricte contre le harcèlement au travail.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

hédonisme
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
Le mode de vie des riches est souvent critiqué comme étant un pur hédonisme.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Elle jouait des chants dévotionnels sur l'harmonium au temple.
B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

historiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
Historiquement, cette ville était un centre commercial majeur.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

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

heresy

hérésie
Meaning
belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.
Example
In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.
Au Moyen Âge, l'hérésie était souvent punie sévèrement.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

coiffeur; coiffeuse
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
Le coiffeur m’a fait une coupe élégante avant le mariage.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

teinte
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
L'artiste a choisi une teinte bleue douce pour l'arrière-plan.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

inoffensif; innocent; sans danger
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
Le serpent semble dangereux, mais il est en réalité inoffensif.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

ouragan
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
L'ouragan a détruit des centaines de maisons le long de la côte.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

habitude
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Se frotter les yeux est une habitude nuisible.
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

hétérogène
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
La classe était remplie d'un groupe hétérogène d'étudiants.
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

chasseur
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
Le chasseur a suivi le cerf à travers la forêt.
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

cheval
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
Le cheval a galopé à travers le champ à grande vitesse.
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

hachisch
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
La police l'a arrêté pour possession de hachisch.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

courage, audace
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
L'audace du montagnard a impressionné toute l'équipe.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

tourmenter / herse
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
La tragique nouvelle a tourmenté toute la famille.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

butte
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Les randonneurs se sont reposés sur une butte herbeuse près de la rivière.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

destruction généralisée; grande confusion ou désordre; chaos
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
L'ouragan a semé la destruction sur les villes côtières, détruisant maisons et commerces.
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

hétéromorphique
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
Les papillons sont hétéromorphes pendant leur cycle de vie, changeant de forme de larve à adulte.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

ourlet de tissu
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Elle a ourlé la robe pour la rendre plus courte.
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 /ˈhelmz.mən/

Helmsman

barreur; capitaine
Meaning
a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel
Example
The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.
Le barreur expérimenté a habilement guidé le yacht à travers le canal étroit pendant la tempête.
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

voiture funéraire;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
Le corbillard noir s'est lentement dirigé vers le cimetière, suivi par une procession de personnes en deuil.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

hypnotique
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
La musique avait un effet hypnotique sur le public.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

grand fût
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
La cave était remplie de grands fûts de bière.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

siège social
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
Le siège social de l'entreprise est situé à New York.
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

hétérogénéité
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
La hétérogénéité culturelle de la ville la rend vivante et unique.
C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

hideux; repoussant; affreux
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
Le monstre dans le film avait une apparence hideuse.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

grêle
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La soudaine tempête de grêle a endommagé de nombreuses voitures dans le parking avec de grosses boules de glace.
A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

ici
Meaning
in, at, or to this place
Example
Please come here quickly.
S'il vous plaît venez ici rapidement.
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

vallonné
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
Le village est situé dans une région vallonnée.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

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

Heartily

chaleureusement; de tout cœur
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
Elle a chaleureusement accueilli ses invités à la fête.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

insensible
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
Le propriétaire était insensible et a refusé d'aider la pauvre famille.
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

à peine; difficilement; presque pas
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
Je pouvais à peine croire ce que je voyais.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

matériel informatique
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
L'entreprise a mis à jour son matériel informatique pour améliorer les performances.
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

tête / chef
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
Elle tourna sa tête pour regarder par la fenêtre.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

creux; vide;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
L'arbre creux a fourni un abri pour les petits animaux.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

hiérarchique
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
L'entreprise a une structure hiérarchique stricte.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

randonner / augmentation
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Nous avons décidé de faire une randonnée dans les collines ce week-end.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

désormais / au-delà
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
Désormais, tous les rapports doivent être soumis électroniquement.
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

en direction de
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
Le navire se dirige vers l'Antarctique.
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

sorcière
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
Dans le conte de fées, la méchante sorcière vivait seule dans une cabane au fond de la forêt.
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

infraction de domicile
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
Le voleur a été arrêté pour infraction de domicile.
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

entendre
Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
Je peux entendre les oiseaux chanter.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

port
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Les bateaux de pêche sont rentrés en toute sécurité au port avant que la tempête ne frappe la côte.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

parler de manière intimidante
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
Le manager a menacé le personnel de faire des heures supplémentaires.
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

tromper
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
Le fraudeur a trompé de nombreuses personnes avec de fausses promesses.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

éclore
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
L'oiseau va éclore de son œuf bientôt.
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

arrière-pays
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
Les agriculteurs venaient de l'arrière-pays rural pour vendre leurs produits en ville.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

herbicide
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Les agriculteurs ont utilisé des herbicides pour protéger leurs cultures des mauvaises herbes envahissantes.
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

coque de navire / enveloppe de graine
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
Les marins ont inspecté la coque du navire pour détecter d'éventuels dommages.
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

farce; tromperie; canular
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
Les nouvelles sur l'atterrissage des extraterrestres se sont révélées être une farce élaborée créée par des farceurs.
C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

hypnose
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
Elle a subi de l'hypnose pour surmonter sa peur de l'avion.
A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

sain
Meaning
Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.
Example
Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.
L'exercice régulier et une alimentation équilibrée maintiennent le corps sain.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

optimiste
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Il est resté optimiste malgré les défis.
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

détester
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
Je déteste attendre dans de longues files d'attente.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

troupeau
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Le berger a conduit les moutons dans le enclos.
B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

lièvre
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
Le lièvre a couru rapidement à travers le champ.
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

hockey
Meaning
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
Example
He plays hockey for the national team.
Il joue au hockey pour l'équipe nationale.
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

Ha ! (Exclamation de surprise ou de joie)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
Ha ! Je savais que tu ne pourrais pas résister à nous rejoindre.
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

hostile; agressif; antagoniste;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
L'environnement hostile rendait le travail difficile.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

boiter
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
Il boitait à travers la pièce après s'être tordu la cheville.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prêter attention
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Tu devrais prêter attention aux conseils de l'enseignant.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

enthousiaste et amical; substantiel et nourrissant
Meaning
enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing
Example
He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.
Il nous a donné un accueil chaleureux lorsque nous sommes arrivés chez lui.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

habitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Les scientifiques imaginent des habitats sur la Lune.
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

traîner
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Les travailleurs ont traîné les boîtes dans le camion.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

hanche
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Elle a mis ses mains sur ses hanches.
A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

embrasser
Meaning
to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort
Example
She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.
Elle a embrassé son amie avant de partir pour l'aéroport.
A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

heureux
Meaning
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
Example
She was very happy to receive the gift.
Elle était très heureuse de recevoir le cadeau.
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

sanctifier
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
L'ancien temple a été sanctifié par des siècles de dévotion.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

arbuste épineux
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
Le jardin était bordé de buissons de prunelliers en fleurs.
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

hutte
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
Ils vivaient dans une petite hutte en bois près de la rivière.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

héritage
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
L'anneau est un héritage familial transmis par sa grand-mère.
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

l'âge d'or; la période de gloire; le sommet
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
Pendant son âge d'or en tant que chanteuse, elle a performé dans des concerts à guichets fermés à travers le monde.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

hydromécanique
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
L'hydromécanique fournit la base de l'architecture navale.
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

hésitant; indécis; réticent
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
Elle était hésitante à accepter l'offre d'emploi.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

brumeux; vague; flou
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
Les sommets des montagnes étaient brumeux dans la brume du matin.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

hydrodynamique
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
L'hydrodynamique est essentielle pour concevoir des coques de navires efficaces.
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

hostilité
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
Les négociations ont pris fin dans une atmosphère d'hostilité.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

battement du cœur
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotter les yeux aide à normaliser le battement du cœur.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

hygiène
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Une bonne hygiène est essentielle pour prévenir la propagation des infections.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

cintre
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
Elle a accroché sa robe sur un cintre en bois pour éviter qu'elle ne se froisse.
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

sacré
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
Ils ont traversé les sacrés couloirs de la vieille université.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

auberge
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
Ils ont séjourné dans une petite auberge près des montagnes.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

foin
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Les vaches mangeaient de la foin dans la grange.
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

travailler dur / bouger rapidement
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
Elle a dû travailler dur pour terminer le projet à temps.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

présage
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
Le premier rouge-gorge du printemps est souvent considéré comme un présage d'un temps plus chaud à venir.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

petit hameau
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
Le petit hameau niché dans la vallée n'avait qu'une douzaine de maisons et une petite église.
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.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

talon
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Elle portait des chaussures à talons hauts à la fête.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

se dépêcher
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Nous devons nous dépêcher sinon nous serons en retard.
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

cheval de location, usé
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
Le vieux cheval de location tirait encore la carriole.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

arrogance
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Son arrogance l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses pairs.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

chasse
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
La chasse est strictement régulée dans de nombreux pays.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

câble épais pour amarrer un navire
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Les marins ont sécurisé le navire au quai avec un hawser lourd.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

herbier
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
L'université maintient un grand herbier pour la recherche et l'éducation.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

homélie; discours religieux
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
Le prêtre a prononcé une homélie inspirante sur la compassion et le pardon lors du service du dimanche.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

héraut
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Les fleurs en fleur annoncent l'arrivée du printemps.