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C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

amante
Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
Il a écrit un poème dédié à son amante.
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

gagnant
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
Elle était la gagnante de la course.
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

inévitable
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
La mort est une partie inévitable de la vie.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

confiserie
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Les enfants ont apprécié les sucreries traditionnelles pendant le festival.
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

interdit; prohibé; illégal
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
Fumer est strictement interdit dans ce bâtiment.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

évaluer
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
Le professeur évaluera les projets des élèves demain.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

une tactique de retardement des actions législatives par des discours prolongés; utiliser une telle tactique
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
Le sénateur a filibusté pendant des heures pour empêcher l'adoption du projet de loi.
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

gens
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
Les gens dans la ville se sont rassemblés pour le festival.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

présidente
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
Elle a été élue présidente de l’entreprise après des années d’expérience.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

compréhension
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
La lecture améliore le vocabulaire et les compétences de compréhension.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

phrases
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Apprenez des phrases courantes pour un usage quotidien.
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

vénal
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
Le politicien a été accusé d'être vénal et corrompu.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

hypocrite
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Il est hypocrite de prêcher l'honnêteté tout en mentant soi-même.
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

passé
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
Il pense souvent à ses erreurs passées.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

indemne
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Elle est sortie indemne de l'accident.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

creuser, surfacturer
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
Il a accidentellement fait un trou dans la table en bois.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

épuisement
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
Une utilisation excessive de l'eau souterraine entraîne l'épuisement des ressources en eau.
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

renier
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
Il a décidé de renier son frère imprudent.
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

bonheur
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truc, exploit, entraver la croissance
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
L'acteur a réalisé un stunt dangereux dans le film.
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.
A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

point; détail; but
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
Quel est le point de discuter de cette question?
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

phrase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Il a donné une phrase mémorable lors de la conférence.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

déraciner
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Ils ont déraciné l'arbre vieux du jardin.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

fil
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Elle a utilisé un fil rouge pour coudre le bouton déchiré.
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

inscription
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
L'inscription pour l'événement se terminera demain.
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

ruse, tromperie
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
Il a utilisé toutes ses ruses pour gagner sa confiance.
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

fissure
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
Une fissure s'est développée entre les deux amis après la dispute.
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

rhapsodier
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
Il parlait souvent avec enthousiasme de ses voyages en Europe.
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

principal, majeur
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
Elle est au meilleur moment de sa carrière.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

collaborer
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Les bénévoles collaborent souvent avec des organisations locales.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

se rendre
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
L'armée a enfin capitulé après des semaines de combats.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

joie
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
Le festival était plein de joie et de rires.
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

bâtiment
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
Le vieux bâtiment a été rénové en un musée.
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

héroïsme
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
L'héroïsme des combattants pour la liberté inspire la nation.
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

zooplancton
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
Le zooplancton joue un rôle important dans la chaîne alimentaire aquatique.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

couleur brun jaunâtre
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
Les plumes brunes jaunâtres de la chouette se mêlaient à l'écorce de l'arbre.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

élimination; retrait; licenciement;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
Le retrait des vieux meubles a pris toute la journée.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

flatteur
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
Le roi était entouré de flatteurs qui lui disaient seulement ce qu'il voulait entendre.
C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

capable de faire des erreurs
Meaning
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Even experts are fallible and can make errors.
Même les experts sont faillibles et peuvent faire des erreurs.
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

invention fausse
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
L'article était plein d'inventions fausses et de réclamations trompeuses.
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

efficace
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
Le vaccin s'est révélé hautement efficace pour prévenir les infections.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

embarrassé
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Il m'a donné un regard embarrassé après avoir été pris en train de mentir.
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

système d'échange
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
Les civilisations anciennes utilisaient le système d'échange pour le commerce.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

porte d'entrée; portail
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
La porte ancienne en pierre servait d'entrée au magnifique palais.
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

échoué
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
Le projet a échoué à répondre aux attentes.
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

réflexion, méditation
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Après beaucoup de réflexion, il prit la décision finale.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

indifférence; désintérêt; apathie
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
Son indifférence à ses études a conduit à de mauvaises notes tout au long du semestre.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

faiblesse liée à la vieillesse
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Le vieil homme est devenu sénile et a oublié des visages familiers.
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

efficacité photosynthétique
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
L'amélioration de l'efficacité photosynthétique peut augmenter les rendements des cultures.
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

recommander
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
Je recommande d'essayer le nouveau restaurant en ville.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

enflammer, inspirer
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
Le discours a enflammé l'espoir dans l'auditoire.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

ajourner
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
Le juge a décidé de reporter l'audience jusqu'à la semaine prochaine.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digraphe
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
Dans le mot 'téléphone', les lettres 'ph' forment un digraphe.
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

facilement; sans difficulté
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
Elle a résolu le problème de mathématiques facilement en quelques minutes.
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

aigu
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
Le patient a souffert d'une douleur aiguë après l'opération.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

faire un bruit aigu et grincant
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
La vieille porte a craqué quand elle l'a ouverte.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

inquiétude
Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
Le silence étrange a rempli la pièce d'inquiétude.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

pousser
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Elle lui a donné un coup dans le bras pour attirer son attention.
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

captiver, attirer
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
Sa voix magnifique a captivé l'audience.
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

décourager
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
La montée abrupte n'a pas découragé les randonneurs expérimentés.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

décennie
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
Le pays a beaucoup changé au cours de la dernière décennie.
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

paradoxal
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
Il est paradoxal que rester debout soit souvent plus fatiguant que de marcher.
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

ruse
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
Il a utilisé la ruse pour gagner la négociation.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

piller
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Les manifestants ont pillé plusieurs magasins pendant la protestation.
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

ostentatoire
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
Il portait une chaîne en or ostentatoire à la fête.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramatiquement
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Les ventes ont augmenté de manière spectaculaire après la campagne.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

réprimander
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
L'enseignant a réprimandé l'élève pour son retard.
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

rapide; énergique; vif
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
Elle a fait une promenade rapide le matin pour se sentir énergisée.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

jugement, décision, discernement
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
Le jugement du juge était juste et équitable.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

échantillon; spécimen; exemple
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
Le scientifique a collecté un échantillon de sang pour analyse.
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

Oh
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
Oh, je ne savais pas que tu étais ici !
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

assiéger, harceler
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
Le village était assiégé par des inondations constantes.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

insupportable
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
La chaleur dans le désert était insupportable.
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

flatter pour convaincre
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
Elle a réussi à obtenir de l'argent de poche supplémentaire de son père.
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

pomme cloche
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
L'arbre de pomme cloche produit de beaux fruits rouges populaires dans les régions tropicales
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

jardin potager; jardin près de la cuisine
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

effectuer
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
Le manager a effectué les changements pour améliorer l'efficacité.
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

étirer
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
La famille a essayé de faire durer ses économies pendant les mois difficiles.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

comptable; numérable
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
Les étoiles dans le ciel ne sont pas numérables.
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

boycotter
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Ils ont décidé de boycotter les produits de l'entreprise.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

partie externe de l'oreille
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
Le médecin a examiné la partie externe de l'oreille du patient à la recherche de signes d'infection.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

amateur
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Il est un amateur d'oiseaux rares.
C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

exhorter
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
Le professeur a exhorté les élèves à travailler dur pour les examens.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

ananas
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
L'ananas a une couronne de feuilles épineuses sur le dessus.
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

cendre
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
Après l'incendie, il ne restait que des cendres de la maison.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

bonheur
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

vanité
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Sa vanité l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses collègues.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

bref; court
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
L'avocat a reçu un rapport détaillé sur le prochain procès.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

hédonisme
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
Le mode de vie des riches est souvent critiqué comme étant un pur hédonisme.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

étonner
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
Le dernier tour du magicien a étonné tout le public.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

atterrissage
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
Le pilote a réalisé un atterrissage en douceur malgré les conditions météorologiques orageuses.
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 /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

contributeur
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Il était un contributeur régulier au journal local.
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 /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

divulgation
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
La divulgation des secrets de l'entreprise a provoqué un grand scandale.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

importun
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
Le vendeur importun a continué à appeler malgré les refus répétés.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

duo
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
Le duo musical a interprété son dernier succès lors du concert.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

propriété
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Ils ont acheté une belle propriété à la campagne.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

polyvalent
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
C'est une artiste polyvalente qui expérimente avec de nombreux styles.
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

faire un bruit de tapotements répétés / parler rapidement de manière mécanique
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
La pluie frappait doucement contre la fenêtre.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

événement
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
Le concert était l'événement le plus important de l'année.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

passion, enthousiasme
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Elle parlait avec ardeur de son nouveau projet.
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

harpe
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
L'ange a joué une belle mélodie à la harpe.
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

retour
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Elle a demandé à son professeur des retours sur son essai.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

contexte
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Pour comprendre la citation, vous devez connaître le contexte dans lequel elle a été dite.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

journalisme
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Il a étudié le journalisme pour devenir reporter.
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

érosion du sol
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
L'érosion du sol peut entraîner la perte de terres fertiles.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

fainéant
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Il était connu comme un fainéant qui gâchait ses journées.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

acclamer
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Le public a acclamé l'acteur pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

contredire
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
Le scientifique a contredit les résultats de la recherche précédente.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

négligé
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Il est entré dans la pièce avec une apparence négligée après avoir dormi sur le canapé.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

tacite
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Leurs compréhensions mutuelles reposaient sur un accord tacite.
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

parc
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
Les enfants jouaient dans le parc.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

démon, personne malfaisante
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Il est un vrai démon lorsqu'il s'agit de résoudre des énigmes.
B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

argot; langage informel
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
Les adolescents ont utilisé du slang que leurs parents ne pouvaient pas comprendre.
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.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

pleurer
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Ils se sont réunis pour pleurer la perte de leur ami.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

excessivement préoccupé par son apparence et ses vêtements ; vaniteux à propos de l'habillement
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
Son comportement foppish et ses vêtements chers le rendaient remarquable.
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

vigilance
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
Le conducteur a maintenu une grande vigilance pendant le trajet.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternité
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
L'hôpital dispose d'une excellente salle de maternité pour les nouvelles mères.