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B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

Le processus de fournir une quantité adéquate de liquide aux tissus corporels.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
Une hydratation adéquate est essentielle pour maintenir les fonctions corporelles.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

négligé
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Il est entré dans la pièce avec une apparence négligée après avoir dormi sur le canapé.
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

aphasie
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
Après l'accident vasculaire cérébral, elle a été diagnostiquée d'une aphasie.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

émergence
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
L'émergence de nouvelles technologies a transformé la communication.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilité
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
La responsabilité est essentielle pour maintenir la confiance dans tout système.
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

délimitation
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
La délimitation du paysage par l'artiste était remarquablement précise.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

désengager
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
Il a essayé de se désengager de la discussion animée.
A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

ça
Meaning
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
It is raining outside.
Il pleut dehors.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

terrain, scène
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
Le match de basket-ball aura lieu dans la nouvelle arène du centre-ville.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

obsèque
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
Le village s'est réuni pour l'obseque de leur cher professeur.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

troupeau
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Les touristes se sont rassemblés sur la plage pendant l'été.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuscrit
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
L'auteure a soumis son manuscrit à l'éditeur.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

dramaturge
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
Shakespeare est considéré comme le plus grand dramaturge de tous les temps.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

dilemme, choix difficile
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Elle a fait face à un dilemme moral au travail.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

casino
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Ils ont passé la soirée à jouer aux cartes au casino.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

bonheur
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Normand
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Les Normands ont conquis l'Angleterre en 1066.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

apothéose, point culminant
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Beaucoup considèrent la Renaissance comme l'apothéose de l'art et de la culture en Europe.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

emprisonner
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Le juge a emprisonné le criminel pour cinq ans.
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

hutte
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
Ils vivaient dans une petite hutte en bois près de la rivière.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

étranger
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Ne prends jamais de bonbons d'un inconnu.
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

détox numérique
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Une détox numérique peut aider à réduire la fatigue des mains.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

flèche
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
La flèche de l'église était visible de loin.
C1 noun /ɡʌst/

Gust

rafale de vent soudaine
Meaning
a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling
Example
A powerful gust of wind knocked over the outdoor umbrellas at the cafe.
Une puissante rafale de vent a renversé les parasols extérieurs du café.
A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

million
Meaning
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
Example
The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.
Le film a gagné plus d'un million de dollars lors de sa première semaine.
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

usé
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
Le discours était rempli de phrases usées qui n'ont pas réussi à inspirer le public.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirter
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Elle flirte souvent avec ses collègues au travail.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

découverte majeure
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
La découverte ouvre des portes pour de nouvelles technologies.
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

groupe
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
Les étudiants ont formé un groupe d'étude.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

concis
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Un discours concis est plus percutant qu'un long discours.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

morosité
Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
Après l'échec du projet, l'équipe était bloquée dans le marasme pendant des mois.
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

encoche
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Il a fait une encoche sur le bâton pour marquer les jours.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Le processus de création et de promotion de l'identité d'une marque ou d'une entreprise
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Le branding efficace est essentiel pour créer la fidélité des clients.
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

vers
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
Elle marcha vers la porte.
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

supplémentaire
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
L'enseignant a donné des devoirs supplémentaires aux élèves.
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 /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

stase
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
Les négociations ont atteint un état de stase sans progrès.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

inéquitable
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
La distribution des ressources était inéquitable parmi les travailleurs.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

superviseur
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
Le superviseur s'est assuré que les travailleurs respectaient les règles de sécurité.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

oisonnet
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
La mère oie a protégé ses oisons avec soin.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

reporter
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

consommateur
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
L'entreprise se concentre sur la compréhension des besoins des consommateurs.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

fable
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Les fables d'Ésope sont célèbres pour enseigner des leçons précieuses à travers des histoires simples.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

cerveau
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
Le cerveau ne peut se concentrer que sur une seule chose à la fois.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

gens
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Les gens de la campagne mènent souvent une vie simple.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

abonné
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Elle est abonnée à la revue mensuelle.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

remettre dans le fourreau
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Il remit rapidement son épée dans son fourreau après le duel.
C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

imbécillité
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
Le plan a été abandonné en raison de son imbecilité pure.
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

nécessaire
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
Des réglementations strictes sont nécessaires pour maintenir l'ordre.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

expression négative
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Ses continuelles expressions négatives ont découragé l'équipe.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

couche externe de la peau
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
L'épiderme protège le corps des bactéries nuisibles.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

tache
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
Il y avait une petite tache de poussière sur la table en verre.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

incompréhensible
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
Le concept était si abstrait qu'il semblait incompréhensible pour la plupart des étudiants.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

content; heureux; ravi;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Je suis content de te voir après tout ce temps.
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

génocide
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
Les allégations de génocide ont soulevé des préoccupations mondiales.
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

professionnel
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
Il joue au tennis comme un professionnel.
B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

organisateur
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
Le promoteur a organisé un concert pour le nouveau groupe.
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

achromatique
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
Le designer a choisi une palette achromatique de noir, blanc et gris.
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

mince; peu de graisse; faible
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
Il a un corps mince et musclé.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

rétrogradation
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
Le pays a connu une rétrogradation économique après la crise.
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

cache
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
Les randonneurs ont trouvé un cache de fournitures caché sous les roches.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

faux apôtre
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
Le prédicateur a été condamné en tant que faux apôtre.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

rampe
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Elle tenait fermement la rampe en descendant les escaliers.
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

stagiaire; apprenti
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
Le stagiaire médical a travaillé de longues heures pour acquérir de l'expérience pratique.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

faisabilité
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
L'entreprise a mené une étude de faisabilité avant de lancer le projet.
B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

vieux; âgé; senior
Meaning
aged; advanced in years; old
Example
The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.
L'homme âgé marchait lentement avec sa canne.
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

pentagone
Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
Le Pentagone est l'un des bâtiments gouvernementaux les plus emblématiques des États-Unis.
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.
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

mort
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
L'arbre vieux est complètement mort.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

partenariat
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Notre partenariat a aidé les deux entreprises à se développer.
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

ambiguïté, incertitude
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
L'ambiguïté de la déclaration a causé de la confusion parmi l'équipe.
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

supposer
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
Je suppose qu'il sera en retard à la réunion.
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

aligner / mettre en ligne droite
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
Le gestionnaire a demandé à l'équipe d'aligner leurs objectifs avec la mission de l'entreprise.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthétique
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Les produits chimiques synthétiques sont utilisés dans les aliments transformés.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

retournable
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
La bouteille est retournable pour un remboursement de dépôt.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

consanguin
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Les deux familles étaient consanguines par leurs grands-parents.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

absent
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Elle était absente à la réunion hier.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

évocateur
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
L'odeur de la pluie évoque mon enfance dans le village.
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

papillon
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Un beau papillon s'est posé sur la fleur.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

strident, choquant
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
Le bruit soudain et fort a été choquant pour tous dans la pièce.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

misogamie
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Sa misogamie l'a empêché de se poser avec un partenaire.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

calomnieux
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
Le politicien a fait face à des critiques pour ses remarques calomnieuses sur son adversaire.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

mausolée
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Le roi a été enterré dans un grand mausolée.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

sismique
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
La région est connue pour son activité sismique.
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

éditeur
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
L'éditeur a approuvé l'article avant la publication.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

conseil
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
Elle a décidé de consulter après avoir ressenti du stress pendant des mois.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

pénurie
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Il y avait une pénurie de nourriture pendant la famine.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

désinfection
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
Les appareils de cuisine nécessitent une désinfection fréquente.
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

capituler
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
L'armée n'a eu d'autre choix que de capituler devant l'ennemi.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

anéantir
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
L'explosion a anéanti tout le village.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

désir incontrôlable de mettre le feu à des choses
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
Le suspect a été diagnostiqué avec la pyromanie après plusieurs incidents d'incendie criminel.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

taxidermie
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
Le musée avait une grande collection d'animaux empaillés.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

moraliste; qui donne des leçons
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
Ses remarques moralisatrices ont agacé le public.
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

cumin noir
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Saupoudrez des graines de cumin noir sur le pain avant de le cuire.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

interdictionniste
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
L'interdictionniste a mené une campagne contre la vente d'alcool dans la ville.
C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

pilon
Meaning
A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.
Example
She used a pestle to grind the spices.
Elle a utilisé un pilon pour moudre les épices.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

matricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Le crime de matricide a choqué toute la ville.
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

marchandisation
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
La marchandisation de l'éducation a augmenté les frais de scolarité.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

audacieux; confiant; courageux
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Il a pris une décision audacieuse pour lancer sa propre entreprise.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

amant
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Elle est arrivée à la fête avec son amant.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

manque
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Son rapport manquait de détails.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

registre
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
Le juge a examiné le registre avant de commencer la séance.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

tournage
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
Le tournage du film a pris plusieurs mois.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

modifications
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
Les modifications de l'ADN permettent d'améliorer les caractéristiques des cultures.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

contredire
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Ses actions contredisent ses paroles.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

paonne
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
La paonne est moins colorée que le paon mâle.
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

ostentatoire
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
Il portait une chaîne en or ostentatoire à la fête.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

motivation
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Elle a perdu sa motivation pour continuer le projet.
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

scintiller
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Les feux d'artifice scintillèrent à travers le ciel nocturne.
A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

lequel
Meaning
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
Example
Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?
Lequel préfères-tu, le rouge ou le bleu ?
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

badigeonner
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Les enfants ont badigeonné la peinture partout sur les murs.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

compartiment
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Nous avons trouvé des sièges dans le compartiment de première classe.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

contraste; différence; comparaison
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
Le contraste entre la vie urbaine et la vie rurale est assez remarquable.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotherme
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
L'expérience a été réalisée dans des conditions isothermes.
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

relation; lien
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
Ils ont une forte relation commerciale qui dure depuis des années.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

sans équivoque
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
Elle a donné une réponse sans équivoque à la question.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

acclamer
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Les supporters ont acclamé bruyamment lorsque leur équipe a marqué un but.
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.