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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.
A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

ici
Meaning
in, at, or to this place
Example
Please come here quickly.
S'il vous plaît venez ici rapidement.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

robe en laine
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Elle portait une robe en laine chaude pendant les mois d'hiver.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

factionnel
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
Le débat est devenu factionnel, divisant le comité en camps rivaux.
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

sale; taché; désagréable; moralement corrompu
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
La cuisine était sale après la cuisson.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

précurseur
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Les frères Wright étaient les précurseurs de l'aviation moderne.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

économe / modéré
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
Elle est économe dans l'utilisation des mots.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

récessif
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
La couleur des yeux bleus est souvent un trait récessif.
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

prédécesseur
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
Le nouveau manager a appris des erreurs de son prédécesseur.
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

fruit
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
La mangue est mon fruit préféré.
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.
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

tact
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
Il a géré la situation avec tact et professionnalisme.
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

inconvénient; défaut; problème
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
Le principal inconvénient de vivre en ville est le coût élevé du logement.
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

phase; une période distincte dans un processus de changement ou de développement
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
Le projet est maintenant dans sa phase finale.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

dimensions
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
De nouvelles dimensions de l'exploration spatiale sont en train d'être découvertes.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

note de bas de page
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
L'auteur a inclus une note de bas de page pour expliquer le contexte historique.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

confluence
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
La confluence des idées de différentes cultures a créé une discussion riche.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

conventionnel
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
De nombreux agriculteurs utilisent encore des méthodes agricoles conventionnelles.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

autarcie
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
La nation a tenté l'autarcie pour réduire la dépendance aux importations.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

habitable
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
La planète Mars pourrait devenir habitable dans le futur.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

la couche supérieure d'une forêt formée par les cimes des arbres; couverture supérieure
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
La canopée de la forêt tropicale offre un abri à de nombreux oiseaux et insectes.
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

ouvrier en laiton
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
L'ouvrier en laiton a fabriqué de magnifiques bijoux en laiton.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

curcuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Ajoutez du curcuma au curry pour la couleur et la saveur.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

occident
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
L'Occident a une longue histoire de pensée philosophique.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

de plus
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
Le travail est difficile; de plus, il nécessite d'excellentes compétences en communication.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

sexualité
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Elle a parlé ouvertement de sa sexualité et de son identité.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

référable
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
La question est référable aux nouveaux changements de politique.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibyllin
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
La vieille femme a donné un avertissement sibyllin sur l'avenir.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

prémisse / bâtiment
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Son argument était basé sur une fausse prémisse.
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

gluant
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
Le riz gluant est resté collé dans la casserole.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

endurance
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Courir un marathon nécessite une endurance exceptionnelle.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

fragile
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
La chaise était trop fragile pour supporter son poids.
B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

physiquement
Meaning
in a physical manner; relating to the body
Example
She is physically strong and healthy.
Elle est physiquement forte et en bonne santé.
A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

rez-de-chaussée
Meaning
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
Example
The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
L’épicerie se trouve au rez-de-chaussée.
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

éloquence
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
Son éloquence dans le discours lui a valu un grand respect.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

citadelle
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
L'ancienne citadelle a protégé la ville pendant des siècles.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

simple
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Elle portait une robe blanche simple pour la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

imposteur; fraudeur
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
L'imposteur a convaincu tout le monde qu'il était un médecin jusqu'à ce que ses faux diplômes soient découverts.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

récapituler
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
Le professeur a demandé à l'étudiant de récapituler la leçon.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

imprenable
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
La forteresse était considérée comme imprenable par l'ennemi.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

antérioriser
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
Le manuscrit précède l'invention de l'imprimerie moderne.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

bijoutier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
Le bijoutier a fabriqué une belle bague en or.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

cour
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
La voiture était garée dans la cour de l'hôtel.
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.
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

partialité
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
Le juge a été critiqué pour avoir montré de la partialité dans l'affaire.
A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

à l’intérieur
Meaning
inside a building; within an enclosed space
Example
Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.
À cause de la pluie, tout le monde est resté à l’intérieur.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

durable; permanent
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Leurs amitiés ont eu un impact durable sur leur vie.
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

bureau
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
Elle a quitté le bureau tôt pour assister à un événement familial.
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

style déclamatoire
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
Le style déclamatoire du politicien a impressionné certains, mais irrité d'autres.
C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

tension excessive
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
Une tension excessive sur les doigts peut provoquer des problèmes musculosquelettiques.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologique
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
L'agriculture biologique améliore la santé du sol et réduit la pollution.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

intelligemment; avec style; rapidement
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Il était bien habillé pour la réunion d'affaires.
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

fonds
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
Le gouvernement a alloué un fonds pour l'aide en cas de catastrophe.
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

bien élevé
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
Les enfants se comportaient bien pendant la cérémonie.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

eux
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Je les ai vus au parc hier.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

intruser
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Il ne voulait pas intruser dans leur conversation privée.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

spécial
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Ce cadeau est très spécial pour moi.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

temporel
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
Le moine a renoncé à ses possessions temporelles pour vivre une vie simple.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

mendiant
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Le mendiant a demandé de la nourriture à la porte du monastère.
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

du nord
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
La partie nord du pays est connue pour son climat froid.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

tyran
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
Le peuple s'est rebellé contre le tyran cruel.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

entraîneur
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
L'entraîneur de football a motivé son équipe avant le match.
A1 noun /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

fille
Meaning
a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents
Example
Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.
Leur fille a obtenu son diplôme de l'école de médecine avec les honneurs.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

sans défense; impuissant; vulnérable
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
L'enfant se sentait sans défense lorsqu'il s'est perdu dans le marché bondé.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

échec
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
L'échec du projet était dû à une planification et une communication défaillantes.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

animer
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
Ses blagues ont aidé à animer la réunion ennuyeuse.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

inactif
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
Le volcan est inactif depuis plus d'un siecle.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
La communauté tribale a préservé sa culture pendant des siècles.
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

poisson séché
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
Le poisson séché est un aliment conservé populaire dans de nombreuses régions côtières.
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

robe
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
Elle avait l'air élégante dans sa robe de soirée à la cérémonie de remise des diplômes.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

fidèle; loyal; engagé
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Elle est restée fidèle à ses principes tout au long de sa carrière.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

provenance
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
Le musée a vérifié l'origine du manuscrit ancien.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

disque / dispositif de stockage de données
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Toutes les données sont enregistrées sur un disque dur.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

endormi
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Le bébé est profondément endormi.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

perfide
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
Sa perfidie choqua tous ceux qui lui avaient fait confiance.
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

christianisme
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
Le christianisme a des millions de fidèles dans le monde entier.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

scène
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
L'acteur est monté sur scène pour prononcer son discours.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

certitude
Meaning
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
Example
We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.
Nous pouvons dire avec certitude que le projet sera terminé à temps.
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

vigilant
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Les gardes sont restés vigilants toute la nuit.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

accuser
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
Les preuves semblaient accuser le suspect dans le crime.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
Le jardinier a enrichi le sol avec du humus pour améliorer la croissance des plantes.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

favoriser
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
Le programme vise à favoriser la créativité chez les jeunes étudiants.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbain
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
C'était un gentleman urbain qui a charmé tout le monde à la fête.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

invalider
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
La nouvelle preuve pourrait invalider la décision précédente.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

détail
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Elle a expliqué le plan en détail.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

suburbain
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Ils ont acheté une maison dans un quartier suburbain calme.
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

calme et sensé
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
Elle est restée calme pendant la crise.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

héréditaire; transmis par les ancêtres
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
La maladie héréditaire s'est transmise à travers les générations.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

urgent
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
Le gestionnaire a dû gérer plusieurs problèmes urgents en même temps.
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

négociations bilatérales
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
Les négociations bilatérales résolvent les différends.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Ma boîte de réception est pleine d'e-mails indésirables que je dois supprimer.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

hypoténuse
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
Dans un triangle rectangle, l'hypoténuse est toujours plus longue que les deux autres côtés.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

indifférent; sans tenir compte
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Tous les étudiants seront traités de manière égale, indépendamment de leurs antécédents.
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

continuant
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
Ils continuent leur voyage malgré la pluie.
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

fouiller
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
Le garde de sécurité a fouillé l'homme à l'entrée.
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

diffusion
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
La diffusion de l'information sur les réseaux sociaux est rapide.
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

indigent
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
L'hôpital offre des soins gratuits aux patients indigents.
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

zénith
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
Sa carrière a atteint son zénith à la fin des années 1990.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

illuminer
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Quelques mots gentils peuvent illuminer la journée de quelqu'un.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

litige
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Le litige a accusé le régime de violations des droits de l'homme.
C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

agacer
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
Ses interruptions constantes me vexent vraiment.
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

moulin
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
Le vieux moulin à farine a été transformé en musée.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

regarder fixement
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Les touristes regardaient fixement la célébrité marchant dans la rue.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

desséché
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Le musée a exposé des spécimens desséchés de plantes.
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

réduire, atténuer
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
Il parla avec une respiration retenue en attendant le résultat.
A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

qualité
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
L'assurance qualité est essentielle dans l'éducation médicale.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

siège
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
J'ai réservé un siège pour vous au concert.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

mépriser
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Il s'est senti blessé lorsque son invitation a été méprisée.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

répondre
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Elle a souri, et il a répondu par un câlin chaleureux.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

trop sentimental
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
Il est devenu trop sentimental après quelques verres.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

à l'échelle nationale
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campagne a reçu un soutien à l'échelle nationale.
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

réfuter
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
L'avocat a réfuté le témoignage du témoin avec des preuves solides.
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

téléphone
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
J'ai besoin de charger mon téléphone.
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

savoir
Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
Je sais la réponse à cette question.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

gardien; tuteur
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
Après la mort de ses parents, son oncle est devenu son tuteur légal et a pris soin d'elle.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

accrétion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
L'accrétion de richesse lui a permis d'investir dans divers projets.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

flexion
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Le médecin a testé la flexion du genou du patient lors de l'examen.
C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

désobéissance
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
Le mouvement de désobéissance a pris de l'élan.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

comportement / conduire
Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
L'enseignant a dirigé l'examen de manière équitable.