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C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

humilier
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
Il a été humilié par son échec public.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

fluvial
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
Les dépôts fluviaux ont indiqué la présence d'un ancien système fluvial.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoxe
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
Le paradoxe de la liberté est qu'il nécessite des règles.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

léger et insouciant
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Elle a donné un discours léger lors de la fête.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

introniser
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
Le roi fut intronisé lors d'une grande cérémonie.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

externe
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Le bâtiment semblait externe, mais à l'intérieur, il était assez vieux.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

espiègle; malicieux; farceur
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
L'enfant espiègle a caché le jouet préféré de sa sœur.
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

artificiel
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
Les systèmes artificiels transforment les industries.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

affiche
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Ils ont mis un poster de film dehors du cinéma.
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

esclave
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
Sa dévotion esclave à la tradition a empêché toute innovation.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

personne
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Personne n'est venu à la fête.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

complaisance
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Sa complaisance a conduit à une baisse de ses performances.
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

conformément
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
La décision a été prise conformément aux règlements.
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.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

synchrone
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
L'apprentissage synchrone implique des cours en ligne en direct.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

vertu; moralité; qualité utile
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
L'honnêteté est considérée comme la plus haute vertu dans de nombreuses cultures.
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

écart / espace
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
Il y a un grand écart entre les riches et les pauvres.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

ondulant
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
Nous avons conduit à travers des collines ondulantes.
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

chauviniste
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
Son attitude chauviniste a aliéné beaucoup de ses collègues féminines.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

despote
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
Le despote a dirigé la nation avec la peur et la violence.
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

jus (de fruit/légume ou de viande)
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
Le jus de pomme frais était délicieux et rempli de vitamines.
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

relation symbiotique
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
La symbiose entre les deux entreprises a conduit à une croissance mutuelle.
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

affaires
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
Il est dans le business de la restauration depuis vingt ans.
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

idiot
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement idiot a embarrassé tout le monde à la réunion.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

survivre
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Il a réussi à survivre à la tempête.
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

zone
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Les zones industrielles attirent les investissements.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

trois copies
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
Les documents ont été préparés en triplicata pour un usage officiel.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

entreprise, en particulier un projet audacieux ou complexe
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
L'entreprise d'exploration spatiale a nécessité des années de planification et de préparation.
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

personne exigeante sur les règles
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
Il est très strict sur la ponctualité et ne tolère pas les retards.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

lac
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Les pêcheurs vivaient près du lac pendant des générations.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

normalité
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Après l'inondation, la ville a eu du mal à retrouver un sentiment de normalité.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

grand-père
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mon grand-père nous raconte des histoires tous les soirs.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrait, résumé
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
L'artiste est connue pour ses peintures abstraites.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

centre
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
La ville est le centre du réseau commercial du pays.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

litigieux
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Il est connu comme un voisin litigieux qui poursuit fréquemment les gens.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

cracher
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Il a craché par terre en colère.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

destruction; ruine;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Le tremblement de terre a causé une destruction généralisée dans toute la ville.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

grave
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Sans action, les impacts du changement climatique deviendront graves.
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

dissuasion
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
Sa dissuasion l'a empêché de faire un mauvais investissement.
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

perceuse électrique
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
Il a utilisé une perceuse électrique pour faire des trous dans le mur pour accrocher des photos.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

microclimat
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Un microclimat peut avoir un impact significatif sur la croissance des plantes.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

antistrophé (un dispositif rhétorique)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
Le poète a utilisé l'antistrophé pour souligner la phrase répétée.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

blêmir
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Elle est devenue toute pâle en voyant le sang.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

inlassable
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Elle a travaillé sans relâche pour terminer le projet à temps.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

situation compliquée
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Le projet est coincé dans un marasme bureaucratique.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

châtier / soumettre
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
L'entraîneur a châtié l'équipe après leur mauvaise performance.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

gonflé, pompeux
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
Le cours du professeur était si pompeux que beaucoup d’étudiants ont perdu leur intérêt.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

minion
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
Le dictateur était entouré de ministres fidèles qui exécutaient ses ordres.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

moto
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
Il va au travail en moto tous les matins.
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

diriger
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
Il a dirigé la voiture prudemment à travers la rue étroite.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

à elle (chose)
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Ce sac bleu est à elle.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

péjoratif
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Il a utilisé des termes péjoratifs pour insulter ses adversaires.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

préparation
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
L'équipe a fait une préparation minutieuse pour la présentation.
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

police
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
La police est arrivée rapidement pour enquêter sur la scène.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Les randonneurs se sont arrêtés pour admirer la méssa qui s'élevait au-dessus du sol du désert.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

relatif au chœur
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
L'église a organisé une performance chorale dimanche.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

ornemental
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
Le jardin était rempli de plantes ornementales.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

esthétique
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Le design d'intérieur se concentre sur l'esthétique et la fonctionnalité.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

pouce / se déplacer lentement
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Elle s'est lentement rapprochée du bord de la scène.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

défini; clair; spécifique
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Nous avons besoin d'une réponse définitive pour demain.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

déviance
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
Le livre étudie la déviance dans la culture urbaine des jeunes.
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

souris
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
La petite souris s'est cachée derrière le placard.
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

pizza
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
Nous avons commandé une grande pizza pepperoni pour le dîner.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorance
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Son ignorance des compétences informatiques de base a rendu difficile pour lui de trouver un emploi.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

embellir
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
Il a tendance à embellir les histoires pour les rendre plus intéressantes.
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

chasseur
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
Le chasseur a suivi le cerf à travers la forêt.
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

élément
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
La confiance est un élément clé de toute relation solide.
A1 numeral /θriː/

three

trois
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
Example
She has three dogs at home.
Elle a trois chiens à la maison.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

parfaitement
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
Elle a accompli la tache parfaitement.
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

femme autoritaire ou agressive
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
La pièce a dépeint l'héroïne comme une virago féroce qui défiait la tradition.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

officier de justice
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
L'officier de justice a demandé à tout le monde de se lever lorsque le juge est entré dans la salle d'audience.
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

dévotion; fidélité; enthousiasme
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
Sa dévotion à aider les autres a fait d'elle une figure bien-aimée dans la communauté.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

propriétaire
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
Le propriétaire a collecté le loyer mensuel de tous les locataires.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

déduction
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Sa déduction à partir des preuves était correcte.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nourriture
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
Une bonne nutrition est essentielle pour le développement des enfants.
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

morose / lugubre
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
L'hiver long et lugubre a rendu tout le monde triste.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

discrédité
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
Le journaliste a évité de séjourner dans le quartier discrédité de la ville.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

prescription
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
Le prescript de l'organisation exigeait une ponctualité stricte.
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

femme
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
Elle est la femme de l'écrivain célèbre.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

période de deux mois
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Le programme académique est divisé en six bimestres.
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

bohémien
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
Elle a décoré son appartement dans un style bohémien avec des tissus colorés.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

cuillère à soupe
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Elle a remué la soupe avec une cuillère à soupe.
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

ce que quelqu'un mérite, en particulier une punition ou une récompense
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Il a enfin eu ce qu'il méritait pour avoir triché à l'examen.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

relatif à la médiation
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Ses compétences médiatrices ont aidé à résoudre le conflit.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

bruyant
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Les enfants étaient bruyants pendant la fête d'anniversaire.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

courageux
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
L'enfant courageux a sauvé le chaton de l'arbre.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

graisses
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Les graisses saines des noix et des avocats soutiennent la fonction cérébrale.
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

cruel
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
C'était cruel de se moquer du garçon blessé.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

berceuse
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Elle chantait une berceuse à son bébé chaque soir.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Un modèle d'intelligence artificielle basé sur le langage
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT aide les utilisateurs à générer du texte semblable à celui d'un humain de manière efficace.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

magique
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
Le coucher du soleil sur les montagnes etait un spectacle magique.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominieux
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
L'équipe a subi une défaite ignominieuse en finale.
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

fidélité et allégeance
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
Le chevalier prêta fidélité à son roi.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

gaspiller
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Il a gaspillé son héritage dans les jeux de hasard.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

agir en-dessous de sa dignité
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
Le roi ne daigna pas répondre au roturier.
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

doctrinaire
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Son approche doctrinaire de la politique a aliéné de nombreux partisans.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

jours
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Le projet prendra au moins cinq jours pour finir.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

renommée; célébrité
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
La scientifique a atteint une renommée internationale pour ses découvertes.
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

chair
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
Le médecin a examiné la plaie pour vérifier si elle avait pénétré dans la chair
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

cruellement
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
Elle a parlé cruellement de son collègue pendant la réunion.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

gribouiller
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
Elle dessinait des fleurs dans le coin de son cahier pendant le cours.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

betterave
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
La betterave rôtie avec du fromage de chèvre fait une salade délicieuse.
A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

maladie
Meaning
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
Example
She missed school due to a serious illness.
Elle a manqué l'école à cause d'une grave maladie.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

incohérence
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
Il y a une incohérence entre ses paroles et ses actions.
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

drôle
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
Il avait un sens de l'humour drôle qui faisait rire tout le monde.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

démystifier, exposer la fausseté de
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Les scientifiques ont démystifié le mythe selon lequel les vaccins causent l'autisme.
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.
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

consultatif
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
Le comité sert dans une capacité consultative auprès du conseil d'administration.
A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

électronique
Meaning
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
Example
She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.
Elle a acheté un clavier électronique pour ses cours de musique.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

intrusion non autorisée
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
L'entreprise a détecté une intrusion dans son serveur.
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

implacable
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
La lutte implacable des combattants pour la liberté a conduit à la victoire.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

mots grossiers
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Il a crié un mot grossier quand il s'est frappé le orteil.
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

rôle
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
Son rôle dans le projet était crucial.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

pendant ce temps
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Elle cuisinait le dîner, pendant ce temps il dressait la table.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

avertir
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
Le service météorologique avertit des fortes pluies ce soir.
C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

consciencieux
Meaning
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example
A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.
Un travailleur consciencieux livre toujours des résultats de haute qualité.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

service des approvisionnements
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Le service des approvisionnements de l'armée s'est assuré que les soldats avaient suffisamment de provisions.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

habitude, coutume
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
Il vivait dans une habitude tranquille, évitant le bruit de la ville.