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C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

pot-au-feu
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Elle a préparé un délicieux hôtch potch avec du riz, des lentilles et des légumes.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

borné
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Il est trop borné pour accepter de nouvelles idées.
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

excessivement élogieux
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
Le documentaire a été critiqué pour sa représentation excessivement élogieuse du leader.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

personne impulsive
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Il est tellement impulsif qu'il commence souvent des disputes.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

hédoniste
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
Elle a été qualifiée d'hédoniste car elle privilégiait toujours le plaisir au devoir.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

facile à utiliser
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Ce couteau de poche est très pratique lorsque vous allez camper.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

otage
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
La police a négocié prudemment pour assurer la libération de tous les otages indemnes.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

hydre
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
La corruption est comme une hydre, difficile à vaincre complètement.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

mélange confus
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
L'essai était un mélange confus d'idées non liées.
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitaire
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
L'organisation fournit une aide humanitaire aux victimes de catastrophes.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

récolte
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Les fermiers sont occupés pendant la saison des récoltes de riz.
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

progrès; avancée; progression
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
Malgré les défis, l'équipe de recherche a fait des progrès significatifs dans le développement du nouveau vaccin.
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

butte
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
Les enfants ont grimpé sur la butte herbeuse pour regarder le coucher du soleil.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

écriture manuscrite
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Son écriture manuscrite est très soignée et facile à lire.
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

exode, migration
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Les réfugiés ont commencé leur exode à travers le désert.
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

précipitamment
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
Elle a emballé précipitamment ses sacs avant de partir à l'aéroport.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

hasardeux
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Son approche hasardeuse a conduit à l'échec du projet.
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.
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 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.
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

affamé; avidement; avec impatience
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
Le chien a mangé affamé après ne pas avoir mangé pendant des heures.
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

hermétique
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
Le médicament a été conservé dans un conteneur hermétique.
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

bonheur
Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
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.
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

apogée
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
À son apogée, l'entreprise dominait le marché.
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

fer
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
Le fer du cheval a été blessé après avoir marché sur une roche tranchante.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

sans défense; impuissant; vulnérable
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
L'enfant se sentait sans défense lorsqu'il s'est perdu dans le marché bondé.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

humide; moite
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
Le climat humide donne l'impression qu'il fait plus chaud qu'il ne l'est en réalité.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

homogénéité
Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
L'homogénéité culturelle du village donnait l'impression qu'il était uni.
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.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

elle
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
Je l'ai vue au parc hier.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

hirsute
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
L'homme hirsute se démarquait de la foule avec sa longue barbe.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

héptarchie
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
Le livre d'histoire a décrit la héptarchie de l'Angleterre anglo-saxonne.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

excessivement dramatique
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Sa réaction histrionique au petit problème a surpris tout le monde.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

femme au foyer
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Elle a choisi d’être femme au foyer pour élever ses enfants.
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

hôtel
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Nous avons séjourné dans un hôtel près de la plage.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

très difficile
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
C'était une tâche très difficile de reconstruire la ville après la catastrophe.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

habitat
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
L'habitat naturel de l'ours polaire est la région arctique.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historien
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
L'historien a donné une conférence sur les civilisations anciennes.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

homéopathie
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Il croit en l'homéopathie pour traiter les rhumes.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

coiffeur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
Le coiffeur m’a fait une belle coupe.
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.
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 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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

herbal
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Les remèdes herbeux étaient largement utilisés ici.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

hybride
Meaning
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
Example
The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.
La voiture est un hybride qui fonctionne à la fois à l'électricité et au carburant.
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

mettre en évidence
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
Le professeur a mis en évidence les points les plus importants du texte.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

harmonie
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Une société prospère lorsqu'il y a de l'harmonie parmi ses habitants.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

horticulture
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
L'horticulture joue un rôle essentiel dans la production de fruits, de légumes et de plantes ornementales.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermétiquement
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Les bocaux ont été hermétiquement scellés pour préserver la fraîcheur.
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.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

chapeau
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Il porte toujours un chapeau quand il travaille dans le jardin.
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.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Hé
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
Hé, comment ça va aujourd'hui ?
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

humour
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
Son sens de l'humour allège toujours l'atmosphère.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

épingle à cheveux
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Elle a utilisé plusieurs épingles à cheveux pour fixer son élégant chignon.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

insouciant, détendu, sans souci
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
Elle a une attitude heureuse et insouciante et ne se soucie jamais de demain.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

binette
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
Le fermier a utilisé une binette pour enlever les mauvaises herbes de son jardin de légumes.
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

hypothétique, supposé, théorique
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
La discussion était basée sur des scénarios hypothétiques.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

intellectuellement supérieur
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
Le musée est connu pour ses expositions intellectuelles.
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

humification
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
L'humification améliore la structure et la fertilité du sol.
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

historique
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
Le musée possède une grande collection de documents historiques.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

agriculture et élevage
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Les techniques appropriées d'élevage améliorent la santé du bétail.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

hexagone
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
Une cellule de ruche est en forme d'hexagone.
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hautement
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
Elle est hautement respectée dans son domaine.
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

horrifier
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
La scène violente a horrifié le public.
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 noun /hel/

Hell

enfer; situation douloureuse; expérience désagréable
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
Travailler à l'usine pendant l'été a été un véritable enfer à cause de la chaleur extrême.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

horoscope
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Elle lisait son horoscope chaque matin pour voir ce que les étoiles prédisaient.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

désir ardent
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Elle avait un désir ardent de chocolat tard dans la nuit.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

gris, ancien
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
Le vieux chêne se tenait comme témoin de siècles d'histoire.
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

tendon à l'arrière de la cuisse; en tant que verbe, rendre quelqu'un ou quelque chose inefficace ou l'empêcher de fonctionner efficacement
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
Les réductions budgétaires ont affaibli les plans de l'organisation.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

honorable
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
Elle est connue comme une dirigeante honorable qui tient toujours ses promesses.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

hilarité
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
Le film a causé une grande hilarité parmi le public.
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 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.
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.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

hégémonie
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
L'empire a maintenu sa hégémonie sur les états voisins.
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

héron
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
Le héron se tenait immobile au bord de l'eau, attendant les poissons.
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

les poils à l'arrière du cou d'un animal qui se dressent lorsqu'il est en colère ou alarmé; figurativement, des sentiments de colère ou de ressentiment
Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
Son commentaire grossier a levé mes hackles.
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

il (masculin)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Il est mon meilleur ami.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

hypoténuse
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
Dans un triangle rectangle, l'hypoténuse est toujours plus longue que les deux autres côtés.
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.
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.
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

amasser
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
Pendant la crise, de nombreuses personnes ont commencé à stocker de la nourriture et de l'eau.
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.
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

cris de protestation
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
Il y a eu un grand cri de protestation suite aux nouveaux changements de politique.
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

hallucination; perception de quelque chose qui n'est pas présent
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
Le patient a fait l'expérience de visions d'hallucinations comme effet secondaire du médicament.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

hospitalité
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
L'hospitalité exceptionnelle du personnel de l'hôtel a rendu nos vacances vraiment mémorables et agréables.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

production hydroélectrique
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
La production hydroélectrique favorise les énergies vertes.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

haute technologie
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
L'entreprise produit des dispositifs médicaux de haute technologie.
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 /haɪv/

Hive

ruche; endroit plein d'activité
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
Le jardin bourdonnait d'activité tandis que les abeilles volaient en aller-retour de leur ruche.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

hétérodoxe
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
Le professeur était connu pour ses vues hétérodoxes sur la religion.
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

récolte
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
La récolte non régulée affecte la biodiversité des océans.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

caché; secret; invisible
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
Il y avait une caméra cachée dans la pièce.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

drôle; amusant; qui provoque des rires;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
Ses histoires drôles font toujours rire tout le monde.