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A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

honnêtement
Meaning
in a truthful, sincere, or fair way
Example
She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
Elle a parlé honnêtement de ses erreurs.
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.
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

poignée; prise; gérer
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
La valise a une poignée solide qui facilite son transport à travers l'aéroport.
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

miel
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
J'aime ajouter du miel à mon thé.
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

lourd
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
La valise lourde était difficile à monter dans les escaliers.
A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

cœur
Meaning
the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings
Example
The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.
Le médecin a écouté mon cœur avec un stéthoscope.
A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

loisir; activité récréative; passe-temps
Meaning
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation
Example
Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.
La photographie est devenue son hobby préféré après avoir reçu un appareil photo pour son anniversaire.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

suspendre
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Je suspends mon manteau sur le crochet.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

honnête
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
Elle est connue comme une personne honnête et digne de confiance.
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

colline; butte
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
Les enfants ont adoré dévaler la colline herbeuse derrière leur maison pendant les vacances d'été.
A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

Quoi?
Meaning
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
Example
Huh? What did you say?
Hein? Qu'est-ce que tu as dit?
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.
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

cacher
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
Les enfants aiment se cacher pendant les jeux.
A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

chauffer
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
Veuillez chauffer la soupe avant de servir.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

frapper
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Il a frappé la balle avec la batte.
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.
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

lui-même
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
Il a réparé la voiture lui-même.
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.
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.
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

salle; couloir
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
La cérémonie de remise des diplômes a eu lieu dans la grande salle de l'université.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

bonheur
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
Le bonheur réside dans le fait de profiter des petites choses de la vie.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

boisson chaude
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Je préfère une boisson chaude comme du thé ou du café le matin.
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

mal de tête
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
Trop de temps d'écran peut vous donner un terrible mal de tête.
A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

chasser
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.
Les tigres chassent leur proie la nuit.
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 noun /haɪt/

height

hauteur
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
La hauteur de la tour a impressionné les visiteurs.
A2 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

héros
Meaning
A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Example
Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.
Sydney Carton devient le héros ultime à travers son sacrifice.
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

heureusement
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
Les enfants ont joué heureusement dans le jardin.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

poule
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
La poule a pondu des œufs frais dans le nid.
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.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

humain
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Les valeurs humaines façonnent les systèmes sociaux.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

horrible; épouvantable; affreux;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
L'accident était une vue horrible à témoigner.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

cependant
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
Le voyage était long; cependant, il était agréable.
A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

nuire
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
Fumer peut nuire à votre santé.
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

utile; bénéfique
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
Elle était très utile pour organiser l'événement.
A2 adjective /hjuːdʒ/

huge

énorme
Meaning
extremely large in size or amount
Example
The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.
Le stade était rempli d'une énorme foule.
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.
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.
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

blesser
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
Mon dos me fait mal après être resté assis trop longtemps.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

santé
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
L'exercice est important pour une bonne santé.
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

trou; cavité;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
Le chien a creusé un trou profond dans le jardin pour enterrer son os préféré.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

elle-même
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Elle a préparé le repas toute seule.