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A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

chaud; tiède; brûlant;
Meaning
having high temperature; warm; heated;
Example
The coffee is too hot to drink.
Le café est trop chaud pour être bu.
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

détester
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
Il déteste être en retard aux réunions.
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

bonheur
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

génisse
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
L'agriculteur a élevé une génisse pour la production laitière.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

censurer
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
Le gouvernement a tenté de censurer le film controversé.
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

enterrer
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
Le chien enterre son os dans le jardin.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationnel; impressionnant; stupéfiant
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
La performance sensationnelle a laissé le public sans voix.
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

viande de mouton
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
Le restaurant sert un délicieux curry de viande de mouton avec du riz.
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

gratitude
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
La gratitude envers les martyrs est un devoir moral.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

étonné; stupéfait;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
Je serais étonné si je savais ce qui s'est passé ici.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

relatif à un crime grave
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Il a été accusé d'agression grave après l'incident.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

roman / nouveau
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
Elle a passé le week-end à lire un roman historique.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

recouvrir une route avec des pierres cassées
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Le gouvernement a décidé de macadamiser les vieilles routes rurales.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

exotique et attirant
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
Le jardin était rempli de plantes exotiques provenant de pays tropicaux.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

éblouir
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
Les tours du magicien ont ébloui le public.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

paquebot
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
Le luxueux paquebot a accosté au port hier.
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

tumeur
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
Le médecin a trouvé une tumeur bénigne lors de l'examen médical.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

détourner
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
Le train a été dévié sur une autre voie.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

inventer
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
Thomas Edison a inventé l'ampoule électrique.
A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

responsable; ayant des devoirs; fiable et digne de confiance
Meaning
accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy
Example
Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.
Les parents sont responsables de l'éducation et du bien-être de leurs enfants.
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

trajectoire
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
Le satellite a suivi sa trajectoire prévue.
B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

raisonnable; juste et pratique; pas trop cher; logique
Meaning
fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical
Example
The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.
L'hôtel propose des prix raisonnables pour un hébergement de qualité.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

abandonner sur une île déserte
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Les marins ont été abandonnés sur une île déserte.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

paysan / employé loyal
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
Il a rendu un service loyal en terminant le projet à temps.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

virulence
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Les scientifiques ont étudié la virulence de la nouvelle souche de virus.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servir
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Elle sert le petit-déjeuner à 8h tous les matins.
C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

abats
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
Le boucher a préparé des saucisses en utilisant des abats de porc.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admettre formellement quelqu'un dans une position, organisation ou bureau
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Elle a été admise dans la société d'honneur de l'université.
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

escalader
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
La population vieillissante est en train d'escalader à un rythme alarmant.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

justifié
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Sa colère était justifiée après le traitement injuste.
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

odieux
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
Son comportement odieux à la fête a agacé tout le monde.
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

instruit
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
Elle est une femme instruit qui valorise l'apprentissage tout au long de la vie.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

coiffeur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Le coiffeur lui a donné une coupe de cheveux parfaite pour son mariage.
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

principal, majeur
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
Elle est au meilleur moment de sa carrière.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

rassis; vieux; sans fraîcheur
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Le pain est devenu rassis après être resté dehors pendant trois jours.
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

mal
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Il a mal performé à l'examen.
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

fermeture éclair
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
Les fermetures éclair sont utilisées pour fermer l'ouverture de la veste.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

réfutable
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Sa théorie était réfutable car elle pouvait être testée expérimentalement.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

interdiction
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Le gouvernement a annoncé l'interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics.
A1 verb /tel/

tell

dire
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
Peux-tu me dire l'heure ?
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

veuve
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
La veuve a reçu le soutien de sa famille et de sa communauté.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

autosuffisance
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
La ferme a atteint l'autosuffisance totale en production alimentaire.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

lame
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
La lame du couteau doit être aiguisée.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

canna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Les lys canna orange vif ont poussé grands près de l'étang.
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

résolution de problèmes
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
Les compétences en résolution de problèmes sont essentielles pour le leadership.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

sécuriser une corde
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
L'escaladeur a demandé à son partenaire de sécuriser la corde serrée.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

insensible
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
Le rocher est un objet insensible sans conscience.
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

cérémonie
Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
La cérémonie de remise des diplômes a eu lieu dans le hall de l'université.
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 /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

pendentif
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Elle portait un pendentif en argent autour du cou.
A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

rapide; prompt
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift
Example
She runs very fast in the morning.
Elle court très vite le matin.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

machine qui génère de l'électricité; une personne avec une grande énergie et enthousiasme
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Elle est la véritable dynamo derrière le succès de l'entreprise.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

de longue durée
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
Ils ont une relation de longue durée avec leurs fournisseurs.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

vanité
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Sa vanité l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses collègues.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spécialisé
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Il possède une connaissance spécialisée des civilisations anciennes.
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

agitation
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Son agitation pendant la longue réunion était évidente pour tout le monde.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

dessiner
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Elle dessine de beaux paysages pendant son temps libre.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

impénitent
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
Le criminel est resté impénitent après le procès.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

trident
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
La statue de Poséidon tient un puissant trident.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

expansion de l'aide
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
L'association a lancé un nouveau programme d'expansion de l'aide pour les sans-abri.
C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

triste; abattu; morose
Meaning
sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy
Example
He looked glum after hearing the bad news.
Il avait l'air triste après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

astucieux, machiavélique et sans scrupules, en particulier en politique ou pour faire progresser sa carrière
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
Le politicien était connu pour ses tactiques machiavéliques.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

élimination
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
L'élimination des émissions est une priorité.
C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

révoquer
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
Le gouvernement a décidé de révoquer son passeport.
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

appareil
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
Il adore acheter les derniers gadgets de cuisine.
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

s'incliner
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
Elle est inclinée à être d'accord avec la proposition.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

contraposition
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
La contraposition des deux théories a mis en lumière leurs différences.
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

sculpture en pierre (forme grotesque)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
La cathédrale ancienne avait des gargouilles à chaque coin.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

bonheur
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

glouton
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
Il était connu comme un glouton capable de finir trois grandes pizzas en une seule fois.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

propre et bien organisé; en bon ordre
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Tout était impeccable avant l'inspection.
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

accéléré
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
Le projet a progressé à un rythme accéléré.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

affaiblir
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
La maladie a affaibli de manière significative son système immunitaire.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

reconnaître
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
Les soldats ont reconnoîté la zone avant d'avancer.
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

gigantesque
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
L'entreprise a fait un investissement gigantesque dans la technologie.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

drapeau
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Les rues étaient décorées de drapeaux nationaux.
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

contester, défier
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
Elle a décidé de contester les élections contre le titulaire.
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

efficacité photosynthétique
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
L'amélioration de l'efficacité photosynthétique peut augmenter les rendements des cultures.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postuler
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Les scientifiques postulent que la vie existe sur d'autres planètes.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

état du sol (aptitude à cultiver des cultures)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
Le fermier a vérifié l'état du sol avant de planter les graines.
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

jeu de mots
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
Il a fait un jeu de mots intelligent sur la montée du pain à la boulangerie.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

bonheur
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

moitié
Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
Il a mangé la moitié du gâteau.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

outsider
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
L'équipe outsider a surpris tout le monde en gagnant le championnat.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

bathymétrie
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
La bathymétrie est essentielle pour comprendre la topographie océanique.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

voleur
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Le voleur a été arrêté après une poursuite policière rapide.
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

vague; incertain
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
Son explication était trop vague pour que je puisse la comprendre.
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

sonde
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
La sonde a collecté des données de la surface de la planète.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

M.
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
M. Rahman est notre nouveau professeur.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

délicieux
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Le restaurant a servi un repas délicieux.
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

picoter
Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
Sa peau a commencé à picoter avec le vent froid.
B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

force aérienne
Meaning
the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting
Example
The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.
La force aérienne a mené un exercice d'entraînement au-dessus des montagnes.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

protagoniste
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay est l'un des protagonistes de l'histoire.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

minuties
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
L'avocat s'est concentré sur les minuties du contrat.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries est une entreprise de semi-conducteurs leader.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

mille
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Il y avait mille personnes au concert.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

moulure décorative
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
La moulure en bois a donné à la pièce un aspect classique.
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

apaiser
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
La musique douce a endormi le bébé.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

serre / école de musique et d'art
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
Ils ont cultivé des plantes exotiques dans la serre.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiographie
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Elle a publié une autobiographie sur son parcours vers le succès.
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
Son travail a gagné en notoriété après le prix.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

lutte
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
La lutte pour l'indépendance a uni la nation.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

désagréable
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
Le politicien était lié à un scandale désagréable.
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

chambre
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
Le roi tenait des réunions dans sa chambre privée.
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.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

inconfort
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
Elle s'est déplacée dans sa chaise en raison de l'inconfort dans son dos.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

syndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Le syndrome de Down affecte le développement physique et mental d'une personne.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

spectaculaire
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
Le lancement du vaisseau spatial a été un événement spectaculaire.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

religieux; dévot; spirituel; lié à la religion;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.
Il vient d'une famille très religieuse.
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

levier actionné par le pied
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Il appuya fort sur la pédale du vélo.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

pâtisserie
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
J'ai acheté une boîte de pâtisseries fraîches pour le petit déjeuner.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

moyens
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
Il n'avait pas l'argent avec lequel acheter une nouvelle maison.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

notoire
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Cette région est notoire pour son taux de criminalité élevé.
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

mémorial
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
Des milliers de personnes se rassemblent au Mémorial National.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

intolérance
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Son intolérance l'empêchait d'accepter les personnes ayant des croyances différentes.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

étoile polaire
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
Les marins ont utilisé l'étoile polaire pour naviguer à travers l'océan.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

influence des pairs
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
L'influence des pairs peut façonner de manière significative le comportement des jeunes.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

méchant; cruel; sauvage
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
Le chien méchant attaquait quiconque s'approchait de son territoire.
B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

poliment;
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
Elle a poliment décliné l'invitation car elle avait d'autres engagements.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

chanter
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Les moines chantent des prières dans le temple.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

espionnage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
L'agent a été arrêté sous des accusations d'espionnage contre l'état.