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C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

illuminer
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
Les réverbères illuminent la route la nuit.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anormal
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Les scientifiques ont observé un résultat anormal pendant l'expérience.
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

rosé, optimiste
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
Elle regarda l'avenir avec un optimisme rose.
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

continuité
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
La continuation de la série a été annoncée après la finale.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

couture
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Elle aime coudre ses propres vêtements le week-end.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

le second
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre le thé et le café, je préfère le second.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

doter
Meaning
To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.
Example
The university was endowed with a generous donation.
L'université a été dotée d'un généreux don.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

méchanceté
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Sa méchanceté a profondément blessé ses sentiments.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

faiblir, se fatiguer ou perdre de l'enthousiasme
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Après des heures de travail, son énergie était en baisse.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

anxieusement
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Elle attendait anxieusement les résultats de l'examen.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

magistrat
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
Le magistrat a présidé l'affaire criminelle mineure.
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

pièce
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Elle a cousu une pièce sur le trou dans son jean.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

timide; craintif
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Elle était trop timide pour parler en public.
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.
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

soulagement; confort; aide
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
Elle a ressenti un grand soulagement lorsque l'examen a été terminé.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moraliser
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Il a tendance à moraliser sur les choix des autres.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

enquête, sondage
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Ils ont réalisé une enquête pour comprendre les préférences des clients.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

introspectif
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
Les écrivains ont tendance à être des individus très introspectifs.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

ironique, sarcastique
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
Il est ironique que la caserne de pompiers ait brûlé.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

spirituel; religieux; sacré
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Elle a trouvé la paix spirituelle à travers la méditation.
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

tranquille
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
Un environnement tranquille favorise la relaxation et la concentration.
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

bourdonnement
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
Le bourdonnement constant du climatiseur l'a aidée à s'endormir paisiblement.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

préface
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
La préface du livre a été écrite par un historien célèbre.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

confiant; qui a ou montre de la confiance
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Elle était trop confiante et croyait tout ce qu'il disait.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

sélection
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
Le processus de sélection est basé sur le mérite.
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

cérémonial
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
La robe cérémoniale a été portée pendant le mariage royal.
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

tenter
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
L'arôme de la boulangerie a tenté les enfants affamés.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

interdisant
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Les lois interdisant ont été strictement appliquées dans la région.
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

aquaponie
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
L'aquaponie utilise l'eau efficacement en intégrant l'élevage de poissons et la culture de plantes.
B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

évitement
Meaning
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
Example
Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.
L’évitement des conversations difficiles peut créer de plus grands problèmes plus tard.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

boire
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Boire trop d'eau d'un coup peut vous donner une sensation de ballonnement.
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

équilibré
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
Rester grounded pendant les situations difficiles aide à la résilience.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

nettoyer
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Veuillez nettoyer la table après le dîner.
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

Un phénomène océanographique impliquant le mouvement de l'eau dense, froide et riche en nutriments vers la surface de l'océan.
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
L'upwelling apporte des nutriments à la surface de l'océan.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuffisant
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Son explication manquait de clarté.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

dégager
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
Les pompiers ont extriqué les passagers de la voiture accidentée.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

fiancée
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John a acheté une belle bague de fiançailles pour sa fiancée.
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

lacet de botte
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
Je dois attacher mon lacet de botte avant de partir en promenade.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

point culminant
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
Le film a atteint son point culminant lors de la scène finale de la bataille.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

céleste
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Les corps célestes dans le ciel étaient clairement visibles la nuit dernière.
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

jardin potager; jardin près de la cuisine
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

faire une tournée
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
Le groupe fera une tournée dans plusieurs villes cet été.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

un groupe de sorcières
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
Les sorcières se sont réunies secrètement dans un coven dans la forêt.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

bassin
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Les enfants ont nourri les canards au bassin dans le parc.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distant
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Il est resté distant pendant toute la discussion.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

potentiel
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
Le potentiel d'innovation est immense.
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

déposséder
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
La nouvelle loi menaçait de déposséder de nombreux agriculteurs de leurs terres.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

nécessairement; inévitablement;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Les gens riches ne sont pas nécessairement heureux.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

correlation
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
Les chercheurs ont trouvé une forte corrélation entre le régime alimentaire et les maladies cardiaques.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

attirant
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe rouge attirante à la fête.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

réorganiser
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
Le gestionnaire a décidé de réorganiser la structure de l'équipe.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiste
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Elle a des opinions progressistes sur la justice sociale et l'égalité.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

irréparable
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
L'accident a causé des dommages irréparables à sa colonne vertébrale.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

au lieu de
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Il a donné de l'argent au lieu de fleurs.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

anhydre
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
Le chimiste a utilisé de l'ammoniac anhydre pour l'expérience.
B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

vulnérabilité
Meaning
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.
Example
Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.
Aborder la vulnérabilité est crucial pour la stabilité.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

sage
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Sa direction sage a sauvé l'entreprise de l'échec.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

économies systématiques
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
Les économies systématiques peuvent atténuer les crises financières à un âge avancé.
C1 verb /fret/

fret

s'inquiéter
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
Ne t'inquiète pas pour les résultats de l'examen.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

aborder
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Elle a décidé d'aborder le sujet du salaire avec son responsable.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

objet plat, mince et rond
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Il a inséré le disque de musique dans le lecteur.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

énigme
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
La vie reste une énigme pour beaucoup.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

une forme de poème lyrique
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
Le poète a conclu son ode avec un épode frappant.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

soutenir
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Soutenir les initiatives éducatives aide à réduire le travail des enfants.
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

grotte; caverne;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
Les explorateurs ont découvert des peintures anciennes sur les murs de la grotte.
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

désirer profondément
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
Après avoir déménagé à l'étranger, il ressentait profondément la nostalgie de sa ville natale.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

une grande plume douce ou quelque chose qui ressemble à une plume
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
Le soldat portait une plume rouge sur son casque.
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

urgence
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
L'urgence de la situation nécessitait une attention médicale immédiate.
A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

important
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
Le changement climatique est une préoccupation majeure pour le monde.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

arc-en-ciel
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Après la tempête, un magnifique arc-en-ciel est apparu dans le ciel.
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

militarisme
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
L'essor du militarisme dans la région a provoqué des tensions entre les pays voisins.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermique
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Elle portait une veste thermique pour rester au chaud en hiver.
C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

constrict
Meaning
to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress
Example
The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.
Le serpent a contracté sa proie avant de l'avaler.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

capsule arrondie de graines (comme celles de coton ou de lin)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
L'agriculteur a examiné le bol de coton pour vérifier sa qualité.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

acerbité
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
L'acerbité de ses remarques a laissé tout le monde en silence.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

affliger
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
De nombreuses personnes sont affligées par les allergies saisonnières.
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

empirer, s'intensifier
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
Si les plaintes sont ignorées, elles peuvent devenir du ressentiment.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

tant
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
Il était tellement fatigué qu'il pouvait à peine se tenir debout.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

banal
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
Les smartphones sont devenus banals dans la vie moderne.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

habileté sociale
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Elle a géré la situation délicate avec un remarquable savoir-faire.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

aide
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Les bénévoles ont fourni de l'aide aux victimes de l'inondation.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

triton
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
Le triton nageait gracieusement dans l'étang.
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

médecin
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour le patient.
B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

excessivement
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
Elle était excessivement préoccupée par les résultats.
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

pardonner
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
Elle a décidé de le pardonner pour ses erreurs.
A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

pratiquer
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
Elle pratique le piano pendant deux heures chaque jour.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

ours polaire
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
L'ours polaire nage dans les eaux glacées de l'Arctique.
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

pathologie
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
Les avancées en pathologie ont aidé les médecins à identifier rapidement l'infection rare.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

petit seigneur
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
Le lordling arrogant exigea du respect malgré son manque d'expérience.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

réduire
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Nous devons réduire nos dépenses ce mois-ci.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

secret
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
Elle jeta un regard furtif sur ses notes.
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

hennissement
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
Le cheval hennit quand il a vu son cavalier.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

perturbateur, déstabilisant
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
La déforestation a un effet perturbateur sur la faune.
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

prédire
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
Les experts ont tenté de pronostiquer le résultat de l'élection.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

disputeur
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
Sa nature disputée menait souvent à des conversations animées.
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

collation
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
Le bibliothécaire a passé des heures à la collation des anciens manuscrits.
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

principal
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
La raison principale de son succès est le travail acharné.
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

grand-père/grand-mère
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
Mes grands-parents vivent dans un petit village près des collines.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

panne
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
La voiture a eu une panne sur l'autoroute.
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

jacquier vert
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
Le jacquier vert est souvent utilisé dans les currys et les ragoûts.
A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

lave-vaisselle
Meaning
an appliance for washing dishes automatically
Example
We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.
Nous avons installé un nouveau lave-vaisselle dans notre cuisine la semaine dernière.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

implication
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Son implication dans le projet était cruciale.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

reporter
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
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 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

plateau en argent
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Le majordome a apporté le thé sur un plateau en argent.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

démontrer
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Le professeur a démontré l'expérience à la classe.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

sangloter bruyamment
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Elle a commencé à sangloter de manière incontrôlable après avoir entendu la nouvelle.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

criminel
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
Le criminel a été arrêté pour le vol.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

train express
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
Le train express a atteint sa destination en moitié moins de temps habituel.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

avancées
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Les avancées scientifiques favorisent l'innovation mondiale.
C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

femme négligée
Meaning
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
Example
The house looked as if a slattern lived there.
La maison avait l'air d'avoir une femme négligée qui y vivait.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

patricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Le mythe ancien décrit un fils commettant un patricide pour prendre le trône.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

superficiel
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Il a jeté un coup d'œil superficiel au rapport avant la réunion.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

tristesse, chagrin, douleur
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
Sa tristesse était évidente après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

bonheur
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

balles; choses sans valeur; plaisanteries légères
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
Le fermier a séparé le blé de la balle en utilisant des méthodes traditionnelles.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

organe
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Le cœur est un organe important dans le corps humain.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

véhicule qui voyage régulièrement entre deux endroits
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
La navette de l'aéroport circule toutes les 30 minutes.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

démanteler
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
Les travailleurs démantèleront le vieux pont le mois prochain.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

slogan
Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
La campagne a utilisé un slogan puissant pour inspirer les gens.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

non-combattant
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Les travailleurs de la Croix-Rouge ont été traités comme des non-combattants dans le conflit.