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B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

illustrer
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
Le professeur a utilisé des diagrammes pour illustrer le concept.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

insensible
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Son commentaire insensible l'a profondément blessée.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

injecter
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
L'infirmière injectera le vaccin dans le bras du patient.
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

injustice
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
L'histoire dépeint les injustices subies par les gens ordinaires.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

infectieux
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Son rire infectieux a fait sourire tout le monde.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

incliné
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Il est enclin à aider ceux qui sont dans le besoin.
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indicateur
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
Le taux de chômage est un indicateur clé de la santé économique.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

invisible
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Les bactéries sont invisibles sans un microscope.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

irrégulier
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Sa présence au travail a été irrégulière ce mois-ci.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

intensif
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
Elle a suivi un cours intensif d'anglais avant de partir à l'étranger.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

intermédiaire
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Elle suit un cours de français de niveau intermédiaire.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

indifférent
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Elle était indifférente au résultat du match.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

de manière importante
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
De manière importante, le rapport souligne la nécessité d'une action immédiate.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

immoral
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
Il a été renvoyé pour son comportement immoral.
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

illusion
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
Le magicien a créé une illusion spectaculaire qui a fait apparaître l'éléphant disparaître.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpréter / traduire
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Elle a dû interpréter le discours pour les invités étrangers.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

religion islamique
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
L'Islam met l'accent sur la paix, la justice et la compassion.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

introductif
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Le professeur a donné une conférence introductive sur l'économie.
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.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

bonheur
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

inventeur
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
L’inventeur a breveté son nouveau dispositif médical.
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

icône, symbole
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
Le chanteur est devenu une icône culturelle.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intolérance
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Le leader a été critiqué pour son intolérance envers les autres religions.
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

inefficace
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
L'apprentissage par cœur prouve souvent son inefficacité.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

infliger
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
La tempête a infligé des dégâts considérables à la ville.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

imparfait
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
La peinture était belle malgré qu'elle fût imparfaite.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

incohérent
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
Ses réponses étaient incohérentes et confuses.
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

indigène
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
Les plantes indigènes sont bien adaptées à l'environnement local.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

impatiemment
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
Elle tapotait des doigts impatiemment en attendant la réponse.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

fou
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
L'idée de sauter du rocher semblait folle.
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

pièce d'identité
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
Veuillez montrer votre pièce d'identité à l'entrée.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

intime; proche; privé
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Ils ont une amitié intime qui dure depuis des décennies.
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

inspecter
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
L'ingénieur inspectera le bâtiment pour des dommages structurels.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakien
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
La culture irakienne est riche et diversifiée.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

inspection
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
Le bâtiment a passé l'inspection de sécurité la semaine dernière.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

inférer
Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
De son silence, j'ai inféré qu'il n'était pas content de la décision.
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

illettrisme
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
L'illettrisme conduit souvent à la pauvreté et au chômage.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

identique; exactement pareil
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Les jumeaux se ressemblent complètement identiques.
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

identification
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
Vous avez besoin d'une identification appropriée pour entrer dans le bâtiment.
B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

innover
Meaning
To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.
Example
The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.
L'entreprise doit innover pour rester en avance sur ses concurrents.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

ironique
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Son ton ironique a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

injection
Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
L'infirmière m'a fait une injection pour prévenir l'infection.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

facture
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
L'entreprise a envoyé une facture pour les fournitures de bureau livrées la semaine dernière.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

pédagogique
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
Le site Web propose de nombreuses vidéos pédagogiques pour les débutants.
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

incitations, incitatifs
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
Les incitations fiscales sont utilisées pour encourager les investissements dans l'énergie renouvelable.
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

inflammation
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
L'inflammation chronique peut entraîner des maladies graves.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

inefficace
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
Le vieux système informatique était inefficace et gaspillait beaucoup de temps.
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

ironiquement
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
Ironicament, la caserne de pompiers a brûlé.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

inapproprié
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
Il était inapproprié de parler fort dans la bibliothèque.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informatif
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
Le documentaire était très informatif et éducatif.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

immature; pas totalement développé; enfantin
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Son comportement immature pendant la réunion a déçu tout le monde.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

incorporer
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
Le nouveau design incorpore la technologie avancée.
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

initier
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
L'entreprise va initier un nouveau programme de formation.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

se livrer
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
Il s'est adonné à un morceau de gâteau au chocolat après le dîner.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

inconfortable; gênant; problématique
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
L'ascenseur cassé a rendu l'accès au dernier étage inconfortable.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

bonheur
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

intégré
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Les systèmes intégrés optimisent l'efficacité.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

infection
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
Le médecin a prescrit des antibiotiques pour traiter l'infection bactérienne dans sa gorge.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

analphabète; illettré; ignorants
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
Le programme vise à aider les adultes illettrés à apprendre à lire et à écrire.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

impatience
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Son impatience grandissait à mesure que la réunion s'éternisait.
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

isolé
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Les progrès technologiques isolent souvent les gens.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

imaginable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Ils ont proposé tous les types de nourriture imaginables au festival.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

irresponsable
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
C'était irresponsable de sa part de partir sans prévenir personne.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

mise en œuvre
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
La mise en œuvre correcte des politiques est cruciale.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

inflation
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
L'inflation érode le pouvoir d'achat des consommateurs.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

intersection
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
L'intersection de la rue principale et de la 5e avenue est toujours occupée.
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

envahir
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
L'armée a envahi le pays voisin.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

insécuritaire
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Elle se sentait insécure par rapport à sa performance dans l'examen.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

imposé
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
Le gouvernement a imposé de nouvelles régulations sur l'industrie.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

perspicacité
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
Sa perspicacité sur le comportement humain en a fait une psychologue réussie.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

inspecteur
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
L'inspecteur a soigneusement vérifié la cuisine du restaurant pour les normes d'hygiène.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

insignifiant
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
Le coût était tellement insignifiant que personne ne l'a remarqué.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifié
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Les causes profondes du problème doivent être identifiées.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

insuffisant
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
Son explication était insuffisante pour clarifier la confusion.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

industrialisation
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
L'industrialisation a radicalement changé l'économie mondiale.
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

islamique
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
La ville possède de nombreux centres culturels islamiques.
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

instabilité
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
L’instabilité politique a ralenti la croissance économique de la région.
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

insécurité
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
Son insécurité l'a fait douter de ses capacités.
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

instruire
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
L'enseignant a instruit les élèves avec soin.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

inadéquat
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
Le financement était insuffisant pour terminer le projet.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

interpersonnel
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
Il a d'excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et s'entend bien avec les autres.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

imperfection
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Elle a accepté son imperfection comme faisant partie de l’humanité.
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

interactif
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
L'apprentissage interactif maintient les étudiants engagés dans les leçons.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

influenceur, personne qui recommande des produits
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Les influenceurs des réseaux sociaux façonnent les préférences des consommateurs.
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

force intérieure
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
Le service communautaire favorise la force intérieure chez les individus.
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirectement
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
La politique a affecté indirectement les petites entreprises.
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

instinct
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
Les oiseaux construisent leurs nids par instinct.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

idiot
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Il a agi comme un idiot à la fête hier soir.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

infini
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
L'univers est souvent décrit comme infini.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

institut
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
L'université a décidé d'instituer de nouvelles règles pour la bibliothèque.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

intégral
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
L'exercice est une partie intégrante d'un mode de vie sain.
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

impulsion; désir soudain
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
Elle a acheté la robe chère sur un coup de tête et a ensuite regretté l'achat.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

ingestion
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Il a surveillé son apport quotidien en calories pour maintenir un régime alimentaire sain.
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

incapacité
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
Son incapacité à prendre des décisions a affecté sa carrière.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

interface
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
L'interface utilisateur est conçue pour être intuitive et facile à utiliser.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imiter
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Les enfants imitent souvent le comportement de leurs parents.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginaire; fictif; irréel
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
L'enfant avait un ami imaginaire avec lequel elle parlait tous les jours.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

imminent
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Les nuages sombres ont signalé qu'une tempête était imminente.
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

index
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Un index organise les données importantes.
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

inventaire
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
Le commerçant a vérifié l'inventaire avant d'ouvrir le magasin.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

impolitesse
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
Son impolitesse envers les invités a choqué tout le monde.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

infecter
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
Le virus peut infecter rapidement les personnes en bonne santé.
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

israélien
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
Elle travaille pour une entreprise israélienne.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

immigrer
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
Il a immigré au Canada il y a cinq ans.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

immense; colossal; énorme
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
La chaîne de montagnes immense s'étendait à travers l'horizon.
B2 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

infrastructure
Meaning
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.
L'infrastructure numérique est essentielle pour les progrès futurs.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrélévant
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
Vos erreurs passées sont irrélévantes pour cette discussion.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

inclusif
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
La croissance inclusive bénéficie à toutes les sections de la société.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

ironie
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
L'ironie de la situation était que le gagnant avait oublié son propre prix.
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 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

demander
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Elle a demandé des informations sur l'offre d'emploi.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

intérieur
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
L'intérieur de l'hôtel était magnifiquement décoré.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

intensifier
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
On s'attend à ce que la tempête s'intensifie pendant la nuit.
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

irrésistible
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

intégrité
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
L'intégrité des enseignants favorise un environnement d'apprentissage positif.
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

immigrant
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
La ville a accueilli de nombreux nouveaux immigrants cette année.
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

immunité
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
Une forte immunité protège contre les infections.
B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

irrité
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
Elle était irritée par le bruit constant à l’extérieur.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insulter
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Il s'est senti insulté par ses commentaires impolis.
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

invasion
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
L'armée s'est préparée à la possibilité d'une invasion.