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B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

désespéré; sans espoir
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
La situation semblait désespérée jusqu'à l'arrivée de l'aide.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

voler
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
C'est mal de voler aux autres.
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

Grande Muraille de Chine
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
La Grande Muraille de Chine est l'un des monuments les plus célèbres du monde.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

instructions
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
Veuillez suivre les instructions sur la boîte.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

myrtille
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Elle a cueilli des myrtilles fraîches pour la tarte.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

sida
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
Le SIDA est un problème de santé mondial majeur.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

plan / complot
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Ils ont conçu un plan pour tromper les investisseurs.
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

freiner
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Il a freiné soudainement pour éviter de heurter le chien.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

ver
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
L'oiseau a attrapé un ver du sol du jardin.
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

écureuil
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
L'écureuil a ramassé des noix pour l'hiver.
B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

raisonnable; sensé; pratique
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
Il serait raisonnable de prendre un parapluie car il pourrait pleuvoir.
B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

mouchoir
Meaning
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
Example
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
Elle a utilisé un mouchoir pour se moucher.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

précieux; important
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
Le tableau est très précieux et vaut des millions.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

fondamentalement
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Fondamentalement, le projet a été un succès malgré quelques petits problèmes.
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

tortilla
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
Elle a enveloppé les légumes dans une tortilla chaude.
B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

interrompre
Meaning
to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something
Example
She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.
Elle a essayé de ne pas interrompre pendant qu'il parlait.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

théière
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Elle a versé de l'eau chaude dans la théière pour préparer du thé.
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

obéissant
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
L'élève obéissant suit toujours les instructions du professeur.
B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

carreau
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
Le sol de la cuisine est couvert de carreaux en céramique.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

fil de fer
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
L'électricien a réparé le fil pour restaurer l'alimentation.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

bonheur
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

compositeur
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
Le compositeur travaille sur une nouvelle symphonie.
B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

agencement
Meaning
The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.
Example
The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.
L'agencement des protons dans le noyau est critique.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

échantillon
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
Le médecin a pris un échantillon de sang pour les tests.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

brumeux
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
La route de la montagne était dangereuse par ce matin brumeux.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

engagement
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
Le président a réaffirmé son engagement envers la protection de l'environnement.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

afro-américain
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
Elle est fière de son héritage afro-américain.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

parfaitement
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
Elle a accompli la tache parfaitement.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

cascade
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
La magnifique cascade attire des milliers de touristes chaque année.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

paysage
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
Le paysage montagneux était à couper le souffle avec ses sommets enneigés et ses vallées verdoyantes.
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

prononcer
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
Elle peut prononcer les mots français parfaitement.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

leadership
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
Le leadership est crucial pour le succès institutionnel.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

personnalité
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
Elle a une personnalité très extravertie et amicale.
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

avion
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
L'avion a décollé en douceur de la piste de l'aéroport.
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

point
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
Elle a dessiné un point rouge sur le papier.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

architecte
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
L'architecte a conçu un immeuble de bureaux moderne.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

approximativement; de manière violente ou dure
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
Le projet prendra environ trois mois pour être terminé.
B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

joint
Meaning
joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something
Example
The file is attached to the email.
Le fichier est joint à l’e-mail.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

remarquable; extraordinaire; digne d'attention;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Sa guérison de la maladie était remarquable.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

réagir
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Elle a réagi avec colère lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

prêtre
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
Le prêtre bénit la congrégation pendant le service dominical.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

déchets; rejet
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Veuillez mettre les déchets dans les bacs désignés.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

médaille
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Elle a gagné une médaille d'or lors de la course de 100 mètres.
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

joue; insolence;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
Les joues roses du bébé ont montré qu'elle était en bonne santé et heureuse.
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

bénédiction; cadeau;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Avoir une bonne santé est une bénédiction que nous devrions chérir.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

lentille
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Il a nettoyé l'objectif de la caméra avant de prendre la photo.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

photocopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Veuillez photocopier ces documents avant la réunion.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

temporairement
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
La route est fermée temporairement pour des réparations.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

panel, groupe de juges
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
Le panel de juges a annoncé le gagnant de la compétition.
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

initialement
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
Au début, il a refusé l'offre mais l'a acceptée plus tard.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

sexe
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Il a été interrogé sur son sexe au cabinet du médecin.
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

chariot
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
Le fermier a chargé du foin dans son chariot.
B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

clinique
Meaning
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
Example
She went to the clinic for a health check-up.
Elle est allée à la clinique pour un examen médical.
B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

location
Meaning
an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
Example
The car rental was more expensive than we expected.
La location de voiture était plus chère que prévu.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

masque
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Elle portait un masque pour se protéger de la poussière.
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

souligner
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
Le professeur a souligné l'importance des devoirs.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automatique
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Cette voiture a une transmission automatique.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

découverte, conclusion ou résultat obtenu après enquête
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
La scientifique a publié ses découvertes dans une revue de renom.
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

déterminé
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
Elle était déterminée à finir ses études malgré de nombreux obstacles.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

couvercle
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
Veuillez remettre le couvercle sur le pot.
B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

kilogramme
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
Le sac de riz pèse cinq kilogrammes.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

généreux
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
Elle est très généreuse avec son temps et son argent.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

pertinent
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
Veuillez fournir uniquement des informations pertinentes pour cette discussion.
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

utilité
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
L'utilité de cet outil est devenue évidente pendant le projet.
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

calorie
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
Elle vérifie le nombre de calories avant de manger des aliments emballés.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

interaction mutuelle
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
L'enseignant a encouragé plus d'interaction entre les élèves.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

véhicule; voiture; moyen
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
Le véhicule électrique devient de plus en plus populaire ces jours-ci.
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

collègue
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
Elle a invité ses collègues à la fête du bureau.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

autorité
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
L'autorité régionale a été soulignée.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

ordre du jour
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
L'ordre du jour de la réunion comprend des discussions sur le budget.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

largement
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
La nouvelle de sa promotion s'est largement répandue dans l'entreprise.
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

ton
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
Le ton de la lettre était très formel.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

couper
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Elle coupe des légumes pour le dîner.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

pitié; sympathie;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
J'ai ressenti de la pitié pour l'homme sans abri sous la pluie.
B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

obstacles
Meaning
Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.
Example
Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.
Les obstacles dans la vie mènent souvent à des leçons précieuses.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

moyens; ressources; méthode;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
Ils n'ont pas les moyens de se permettre des vacances aussi chères.
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

ombre
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
L'arbre a projeté une longue ombre sur le jardin le soir.
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

capitale; richesse; fonds
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
Paris est la capitale de la France et aussi un centre financier majeur.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

élégant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe élégante à la fête.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

conférence
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
Le professeur a donné une conférence intéressante sur l'histoire.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

exigence
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
Le travail a des exigences éducatives spécifiques.
B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

contre
Meaning
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
Example
The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.
Le match était Brésil contre Argentine en finale.
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

ennuyeux; fade; sans intérêt; stupide; monotone;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
La conférence était très ennuyeuse et ennuyeuse.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automatiquement
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
La porte se ferme automatiquement après que vous entrez.
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

victime
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
La victime a été emmenée à l'hôpital immédiatement.
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

coutume; pratique; droit de douane;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
Il est d'usage local de retirer ses chaussures avant d'entrer dans la maison de quelqu'un.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

grossesse
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Sa grossesse a été soigneusement suivie par son médecin.
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

diffuser
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
Le match a été diffusé en direct à la télévision.
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

estamper / taper du pied
Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
Elle a stampé son pied de frustration.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

espionner
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Il a été pris en flagrant délit d'espionnage sur son voisin à travers la fenêtre.
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

présence
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
Sa présence à la réunion a mis tout le monde à l'aise.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

plombier
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
Le plombier a réparé le tuyau qui fuyait dans la cuisine.
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

punir
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
Le professeur punira les élèves qui trichent.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

brillant
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance brillante sur scène.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

non payé; sans salaire
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Elle a travaillé comme stagiaire non payée pendant six mois.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

naviguer avec des voiles
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Ils ont navigué à travers l'océan Atlantique l'été dernier.
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

associer
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
J'associe cette chanson avec l'été.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

union
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
L'union des deux entreprises a créé une puissante société.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; fondamental; authentique
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
C'est le document original, pas une copie.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

sous-marin
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Les câbles sous-marins facilitent la communication internationale.
B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

humanité
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
La bonté est l'une des plus grandes expressions de l'humanité.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

magicien
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Le magicien a sorti un lapin de son chapeau.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

probablement; avec une forte probabilité
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Il va probablement pleuvoir demain selon les prévisions météorologiques.
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

principe
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
L'honnêteté est un principe clé du leadership.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

témoin
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
Le témoin a témoigné au tribunal hier.
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.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

priorité
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
La santé devrait être notre priorité absolue.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

solutions
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
La biotechnologie fournit des solutions aux défis environnementaux.
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

pois
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
Les enfants ont apprécié de manger des pois sucrés avec le dîner.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

indice
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Elle m'a donné un indice sur la fête surprise.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

bulle
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Les enfants ont poursuivi les bulles dans l'air.
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

dédié
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
Elle est une enseignante dévouée qui va au-delà pour ses élèves.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

chou-fleur
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
Le chou-fleur rôti fait un accompagnement délicieux et sain.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

saigner
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Elle a commencé à saigner de la coupure sur son bras.
B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

retraite
Meaning
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
Example
He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.
Il prévoit sa retraite après 40 ans de service.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

demande / application / logiciel
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
Elle a soumis sa demande pour la bourse.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

rarement; peu fréquemment
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Elle va rarement au cinéma.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

gang
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
Le gang a été arrêté par la police hier soir.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

mouchoir
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Elle porte toujours un mouchoir propre dans son sac à main.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

établi
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
La démocratie a été établie sous une forte direction.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

cadre
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Un arbre généalogique encadré peut être exposé dans votre maison.