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B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

incorrect; erroné; faux
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
La prévision météorologique était incorrecte hier.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

temperé
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Elle a donné une réponse tempérée à la critique.
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

harmonisation, conciliation
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
L'harmonisation des différentes politiques assure des résultats cohérents.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

libérer de l'esclavage
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
Le propriétaire a décidé de libérer ses esclaves.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

stimulant
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
La lumière brillante et les bruits forts sont des stimuli courants pour la vigilance.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

débatable
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Il est débattable que la politique fonctionne.
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

tour; virage; opportunité;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
C'est ton tour de parler à la réunion.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

réel
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
Le coût réel était plus élevé que prévu.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

terrestre; mondain; matériel
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Il s'est concentré sur les plaisirs terrestres plutôt que sur la croissance spirituelle.
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

heureusement
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
Les enfants ont joué heureusement dans le jardin.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

révéler
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
L'enquête a révélé la vérité.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

doux; tendre; silencieux
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
L'oreiller est très doux et confortable.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

bronchite
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Le médecin lui a diagnostiqué une bronchite aiguë.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

s'acclimater
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Il faut du temps pour s'acclimater à un nouveau climat.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

diffusion
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
La diffusion de fausses informations est un problème majeur.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

imbécile
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Ils l'ont traité comme un imbécile qui ne pouvait rien comprendre de complexe.
C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

recouvrable
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
Les créances de l'entreprise ont considérablement augmenté ce trimestre.
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

accident; malheur; incident
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
Le malheur en cuisine a conduit à un dîner brûlé.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

perméabilité, la qualité ou l'état d'être perméable, permettant aux liquides ou aux gaz de passer à travers
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
La perméabilité du sol affecte la rétention d'eau.
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

longueur
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
La longueur de la table est de deux mètres.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

équilibre écologique
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Maintenir l'équilibre écologique est essentiel pour une planète durable.
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

visiter
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
Le groupe visite des îles pendant l'expédition.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

lait
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Les enfants doivent boire du lait pour avoir des os solides.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

comprendre
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Le comité est composé de cinq membres.
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

moralité
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
Le débat s'est concentré sur la moralité de la décision.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

paysan
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
Le paysan travaillait dur dans les champs chaque matin.
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

cerise
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
Elle a cueilli des cerises fraîches de l'arbre dans son jardin.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nomade
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
La tribu menait un mode de vie nomade.
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

sphéroïde
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
La Terre n'est pas une sphère parfaite mais un sphéroïde oblat.
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

clairvoyance
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
Elle a prétendu avoir de la clairvoyance et a prédit l'avenir.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

chorale
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
La chorale a chanté magnifiquement lors de la cérémonie.
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.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

convaincre
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Elle l'a convaincu de assister à la réunion.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, exprimé par des mots
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
La communication verbale est essentielle dans la plupart des situations.
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

somme
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
La somme de 8 et 12 est 20.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

satisfait
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Il se sentait satisfait après avoir terminé son projet.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

liquide d'irrigation
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
Le médecin a utilisé un irrigant stérile pendant la procédure.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

gestion du temps
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
La gestion du temps est cruciale pour le succès.
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

nauséeux
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
Elle se sentait mal après la longue promenade en bateau.
A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

non
Meaning
used to make a word or phrase negative
Example
I do not like spicy food.
Je n'aime pas la nourriture épicée.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

significatif
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Les réseaux sociaux ont un impact significatif sur les relations.
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.
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

frigo
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
S'il vous plaît, mettez le lait dans le frigo pour qu'il reste frais.
C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

vivace
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
Elle a été admirée pour sa personnalité vivace.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prêter attention
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Tu devrais prêter attention aux conseils de l'enseignant.
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

cadres
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
Il y a 26 cadres sous BPSC.
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

geler
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
L'eau gèle à zéro degrés Celsius.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

ignorer
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
Il est facile de passer à côté des petits détails quand on est pressé.
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

usé
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
C'est une voiture usée.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

terriblement
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Je suis terriblement content de te revoir.
A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

saut
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
L'athlète a effectué un saut parfait au-dessus de la barre haute.
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

inquiétude
Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
Ses pas incessants montraient son inquiétude intérieure.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

moelle de l'arbre de plantain
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
La moelle de l'arbre de plantain est couramment utilisée dans la cuisine traditionnelle bengali.
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

graver
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
Ils ont gravé son nom sur le trophée.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

civiliser
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
L’éducation peut aider à civiliser les communautés en favorisant des valeurs partagées et le respect.
A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

blâmer
Meaning
to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with
Example
Don't blame me for the mistake.
Ne me blâmez pas pour l'erreur.
A1 verb /rʌn/

run

courir
Meaning
to move quickly on foot; to operate or function
Example
I run every morning for exercise.
Je cours tous les matins pour faire de l'exercice.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

son sifflant
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
Le poète a utilisé la sibilance pour créer un effet doux et sifflant dans le vers.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

podiatre
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
J'ai un rendez-vous chez le podiatre pour la douleur à la cheville.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

prolonger
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Les négociations ont été prolongées pendant plusieurs mois.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

seigneur féodal
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
Le seigneur féodal a exigé des taxes des paysans.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

désespérant
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
Elle se sentait désespérée après avoir perdu son travail.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

réticent
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Il était réticent à prendre des risques inutiles.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

vinaigrette / mélange d'épices
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Elle a préparé une délicieuse salade avec de la vinaigrette italienne.
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

calcul
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
Un calcul complexe est nécessaire pour les modèles d'IA.
A2 noun /ˈdʒel.i/

Jelly

gelée
Meaning
a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency
Example
She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast.
Elle a étalé de la gelée de raisin sur son toast pour le petit-déjeuner.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

long
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
La longue route s'étendait sur des kilomètres.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

pellicules
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Il a utilisé un shampooing spécial pour traiter son problème persistant de pellicules.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

remarquablement
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Elle est remarquablement talentueuse en peinture.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

vertu; moralité; qualité utile
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
L'honnêteté est considérée comme la plus haute vertu dans de nombreuses cultures.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

testament / preuve
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Son succès est un testament de son travail acharné et de son dévouement.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

ultramondain
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
Les philosophes discutent souvent des réalités ultramondaines au-delà de la perception humaine.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

angélique
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
L'enfant avait un sourire angélique.
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

la personne ordinaire
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
Le juge a expliqué la loi de manière à ce que la personne ordinaire puisse la comprendre.
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

un terme doux ou indirect utilisé à la place de celui considéré trop direct ou dur
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
L'expression 'passé de l'autre côté' est un euphémisme pour 'mort'.
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

extraverti
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
En tant qu'extravertie, elle aime rencontrer de nouvelles personnes lors d'événements sociaux.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospectus
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
L'université a envoyé un prospectus pour attirer de nouveaux étudiants.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

marécage / enchevêtrement
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
La voiture est restée coincée dans la boue après la forte pluie.
C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

fantôme
Meaning
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
Example
The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.
L'enfant prétendait avoir vu un fantôme dans la vieille maison.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

susceptible
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Il est très susceptible à propos de sa taille.
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

détourner
Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
Le comptable a été arrêté pour avoir détourné des fonds de l'entreprise.
A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

activité; action; tâche
Meaning
something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim
Example
Physical activity is important for good health.
L'activité physique est importante pour une bonne santé.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

alignement
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
L'événement mettait en vedette un alignement d'artistes de renommée internationale.
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

reptile volant éteint
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
Le musée a exposé un fossile de ptérodactyle géant.
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.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

atmosphère
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
L'atmosphère nous protège des radiations solaires nuisibles.
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

durcir par la chaleur
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
Le forgeron a anilé l'acier pour améliorer sa durabilité.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

saute-mouton
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
Le sauterelle a sauté d'une feuille à une autre.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

choisir
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
De nombreux étudiants choisissent d'étudier à l'étranger pour de meilleures opportunités.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

aggravation, détérioration
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
Le retard a causé une grande aggravation pour les passagers.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

outils numériques
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Les écoles intègrent des outils numériques pour améliorer l'apprentissage.
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hypnotisme
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
Le magicien a maintenu l'audience dans un état de mesmerisme.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

enfoncer
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
Le journaliste s'est enfoncé dans les troupes pour rapporter de première main.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

bonhomie
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
La réunion était pleine de rires et de bonhomie.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophique
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Elle a gardé une attitude calme et philosophique pendant la crise.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

prétentieux
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Il a été présomptueux de sa part de prendre cette décision sans consulter les autres.
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

conversation
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
Nous avons eu une longue conversation sur les plans futurs.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

se moquer
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
Les fans se sont moqués de l'équipe perdante.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

glissant
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
Le sol mouillé était très glissant après le nettoyage.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæɡ.ər.i/

Jaggary

sucre de canne non raffiné
Meaning
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
Example
My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes.
Ma grand-mère utilise du sucre de canne non raffiné à la place du sucre blanc dans ses recettes.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sédentaire
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Un mode de vie sédentaire peut entraîner de nombreux problèmes de santé.
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

incomparable
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
La beauté incomparable du Taj Mahal émerveille les visiteurs.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

mécontent; triste
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
Il était mécontent des résultats de son examen.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

non professionnel
Meaning
not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession
Example
His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.
Son comportement non professionnel a conduit à son licenciement de l'entreprise.
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

béatitude, une grande bénédiction ou bonheur, souvent en référence aux paroles de Jésus dans le Sermon sur la Montagne
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
Elle se sentait dans un état de béatitude après avoir reçu la bonne nouvelle.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitif
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
Le traité a été signé sous un accord volitif entre les deux nations.
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

conformité, obéissance, conformité
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
La conformité stricte aux règles garantit l'ordre dans la société.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

suspens
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Le film nous a tenus en suspens jusqu'à la fin.
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

notre
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
C'est notre maison.
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.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

cri de désapprobation/son de mise en garde
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
Le public a commencé à huer la mauvaise performance.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

rectitude; intégrité
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
Sa droiture dans les affaires lui a valu un grand respect.
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

surface; couche supérieure
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
Le sous-marin a émergé à la surface de l'océan.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

fervent, passionné
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Elle a prononcé un discours passionné sur le changement climatique.
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

humilité
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
Sa humilité était souvent prise pour de la faiblesse par ses collègues.
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

ombre totale, région sombre d'une tache solaire
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
Pendant l'éclipse, nous nous sommes tenus dans l'ombre de la lune.
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.
A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

alphabet
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
Les enfants apprennent souvent l’alphabet avant de lire des mots.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Sierra Club
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
John Muir a fondé le Sierra Club en 1892 pour protéger les zones sauvages.