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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.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

mercenaire
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
Le mercenaire a été renvoyé en tant que simple hireling sans véritable loyauté.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

ermitage
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
Le moine a passé des années dans un ermitage au fond de la forêt.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

héptagone
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
Le professeur de mathématiques a dessiné un héptagone au tableau.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

accentuer
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
L'annonce a servi à accentuer l'excitation dans la pièce.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

dur; rugueux; cruel; sévère
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
Le professeur a donné des critiques sévères sur mon travail.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

poisson hilsa
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Le poisson hilsa est considéré comme une délicatesse dans la culture bengali.
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.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

marchander
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Ils ont marchandé le prix pendant une heure.
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 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.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

faire un long discours passionné et souvent en colère
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
Le politicien a fait un discours à la foule pendant plus d'une heure.
B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

perte de l'habitat
Meaning
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
Example
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.
La perte d'habitat est l'une des plus grandes menaces pour les papillons.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

brumeux; vague; flou
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
Les sommets des montagnes étaient brumeux dans la brume du matin.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

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

homonym

homonyme
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
Le mot 'chauve-souris' est un homonyme car il peut signifier un animal ou un outil de sport.
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.
A1 noun /her/

Hair

cheveux
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
Elle a décidé de couper ses longs cheveux pour un look frais cet été.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prêter attention
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Tu devrais prêter attention aux conseils de l'enseignant.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

habitable
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
La planète Mars pourrait devenir habitable dans le futur.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

autoroute
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
L'autoroute était bloquée à cause d'un accident.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

hydrogène
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
L'hydrogène est utilisé comme un carburant propre dans de nombreux systèmes énergétiques.
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.
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

contrôler et utiliser
Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
Les scientifiques travaillent pour exploiter efficacement l'énergie solaire.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

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

heretic

hérétique
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
L'église l'a déclaré hérétique pour ses idées radicales.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

hésitation
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Son hésitation en répondant a fait douter tout le monde de sa confiance.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

cycle hydrologique
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
Le cycle hydrologique assure le mouvement continu de l'eau dans la nature.
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.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

accro
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
La célébrité était toujours entourée d'accros.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

horreur; peur intense; dégoût
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
Les survivants ont décrit l'horreur du tremblement de terre qui a détruit leur village entier.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

matériel informatique
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
L'entreprise a mis à jour son matériel informatique pour améliorer les performances.
A1 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 ?
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

à mi-chemin
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
Nous nous sommes rencontrés à mi-chemin entre les deux villes.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

risques pour la santé
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
L'utilisation du plastique entraîne des risques de santé importants.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

hérétique
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Le prêtre a condamné le livre comme hérétique.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

sans-abri
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
L'organisation aide les sans-abri à trouver un abri.
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

endurci et expérimenté
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
Le détective expérimenté n'a montré aucun signe de surprise sur la scène du crime.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

caractéristique distinctive
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
L'honnêteté est la caractéristique distinctive d'un bon leader.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

grandiloquent
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
Le politicien a donné un discours grandiloquent plein de promesses.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

espérément
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Espérons que le temps sera agréable demain.
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 /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

hétérogène
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
La classe était remplie d'un groupe hétérogène d'étudiants.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

homicide
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
Le détective a été chargé d'enquêter sur l'homicide survenu au centre-ville la nuit dernière.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

insensible
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
Le propriétaire était insensible et a refusé d'aider la pauvre famille.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

détournement d'avion
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
Les criminels ont tenté de détourner l'avion.
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 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

hanter
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
Les anciens souvenirs me hantent encore.
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

hibernien
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
Il a aimé lire sur la culture et l'histoire hibernienne.
A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

affamé
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
J'ai très faim après avoir travaillé toute la journée.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

inquiétude excessive
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
Il y avait beaucoup de gestes dramatiques à propos de la crise politique.
C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

vendeur ambulant
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
Le vendeur ambulant a vendu des fruits frais de son chariot.
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.
B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

holistique
Meaning
Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.
Example
A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.
Une approche holistique de la santé prend en compte à la fois le corps et l'esprit.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

se hâter
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Il se hâta à la gare pour attraper le train.
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

biche
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
La biche a protégé son faon des prédateurs.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

enthousiaste et amical; substantiel et nourrissant
Meaning
enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing
Example
He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.
Il nous a donné un accueil chaleureux lorsque nous sommes arrivés chez lui.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

escroquerie; activité suspecte; comportement malhonnête; tromperie
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
L'audit a révélé de la fraude dans les registres financiers de l'entreprise.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

rumeur
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Les accusations étaient basées sur des rumeurs plutôt que sur des preuves concrètes ou des témoignages oculaires.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

faim
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
L'enfant pleurait de faim.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

couper
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Les travailleurs ont coupé des bûches pour construire la cabane.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

creux; vide;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
L'arbre creux a fourni un abri pour les petits animaux.
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 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catastrophe humanitaire
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerre a créé une catastrophe humanitaire.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

titre principal
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
Le scandale a fait la une des journaux.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

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

headfirst

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

Hasty

hâtif; précipité
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
Ne prends pas de décisions hâtives quand tu es en colère.
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 /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.
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.
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

hexagonal
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
L'artiste a conçu un cadre hexagonal pour le miroir.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

chaussettes et vêtements pour les jambes
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
Elle a acheté de nouveaux bas pour la saison hivernale.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

dangereux
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Les polluants dangereux augmentent les risques pour la santé.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

dernier
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
La voiture la plus arrière du convoi est tombée en panne en premier.
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.
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 /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

marteau
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Elle a utilisé un marteau pour enfoncer le cadre de la photo dans le mur.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

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

hemorrhage

hémorragie
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
Le patient a souffert d'une grave hémorragie cérébrale.
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

harpe
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
L'ange a joué une belle mélodie à la harpe.
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

hippopotame
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
L'hippopotame passe la plupart de sa journée dans l'eau.
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.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

patrimoine
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Le Bangladesh a un riche patrimoine culturel.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

toile de jute
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
Le fermier a stocké des grains dans des sacs en toile de jute.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

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

hoyden

fille turbulente
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
La fille turbulente préférait grimper aux arbres plutôt que de jouer avec des poupées.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

exercices de main
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Les exercices réguliers de la main sont essentiels pour la récupération musculaire.
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

honnêteté
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
L'honnêteté est la meilleure politique dans toutes les situations.
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

hussard
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
Le hussard a chevauché rapidement à travers le champ de bataille.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

dévastateur; déchirant; émouvant
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
Le documentaire montrait des scènes dévastatrices d'enfants vivant dans la pauvreté.
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.
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.
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

chien de chasse
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
Le bloodhound a suivi la piste à travers la forêt dense.
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

paradis
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
Beaucoup de gens croient que les ames bonnes vont au paradis apres avoir quitte ce monde.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

honneur
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Il a reçu un prix en l'honneur de ses réalisations.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

monotone
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
Elle en avait marre de la routine monotone de la vie de bureau.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

hôpital
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Il a été emmené à l'hôpital après l'accident.
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

aiguiser, améliorer une compétence
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
Elle a affiné ses compétences en présentation avant la grande réunion.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

petit hameau
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
Le petit hameau niché dans la vallée n'avait qu'une douzaine de maisons et une petite église.
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

plouc; paysan
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
Il avait un accent de plouc parce qu'il avait grandi dans un petit village.
C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

humain
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
Le médecin a prodigué un traitement humain aux animaux blessés.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

entraver
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
La forte pluie a entravé nos plans de voyage.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

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

hawser

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

hustings

campagne électorale
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
Le candidat a gagné en popularité pendant la campagne électorale.
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

relatif à l'horticulture
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
Elle a étudié la science horticole à l'université.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

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