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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 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 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 /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 /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

gelé; extrêmement froid; hostile
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
Le vent glacé a fait trembler tout le monde.
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 /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 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 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 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 /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

idole; personne admirée
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
La chanteuse est devenue une idole adolescente après que sa chanson à succès ait atteint le sommet des classements mondiaux.
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

intellectuels
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
Les intellectuels ont protesté contre la domination.
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 /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 ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

implication
Meaning
A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.
Example
The implication of climate change is severe.
L'implication du changement climatique est grave.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

mis en œuvre
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
Les plans principaux ont été partiellement mis en œuvre.
B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

outils innovants
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
Les enseignants utilisent des outils innovants pour améliorer l'apprentissage en classe.
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 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 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 /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 /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 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

désagrément
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Nous nous excusons pour tout désagrément causé par le retard.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

paresseux; inactif; ne travaillant pas
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Les ouvriers de l'usine étaient inactifs pendant la grève.
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 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 /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

inférieur
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Ce matériau est inférieur à celui que nous avons utilisé auparavant.
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 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 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

intensité
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
L'intensité de la tempête a effrayé les villageois.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implicite
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
Sa confiance en lui était implicite.
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 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

intervenir
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
L'enseignant a dû intervenir pour arrêter la bagarre entre les élèves.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellectuel
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Elle aime les discussions intellectuelles sur la philosophie.
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 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 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

irrigation
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
Les systèmes d'irrigation améliorent les rendements des cultures dans les régions sèches.
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 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 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 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

interruption
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
La réunion a été retardée à cause d’une interruption inattendue.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

impactant
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Son discours impactant a poussé l'auditoire à passer à l'action.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

isolement
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
Le patient a été mis en isolement pour empêcher la propagation de la maladie infectieuse.
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 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 /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 /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

interprète; traducteur;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
La conférence internationale a embauché des interprètes professionnels pour traduire les discours en temps réel.
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 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 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 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

assurer
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
J'ai besoin d'assurer ma nouvelle voiture.
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 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 /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 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

inhaler
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Prenez une grande respiration et inhalez lentement.
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 ˈɪmplɪment

implement

implémenter
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Il est essentiel d'implémenter les politiques éducatives pour le progrès.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

installation
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
L'installation du câble sous-marin est presque terminée.
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 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 /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

intention
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Son intention était d'améliorer la qualité de l'éducation dans la communauté.
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 /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Révolution industrielle
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
La Révolution industrielle a marqué un changement dans les processus de production.
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 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

investir
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
Investir dans des actions peut générer de la richesse à long terme.
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 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

inapproprié; incorrect; inadapté
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
Il serait inapproprié de discuter de sujets personnels lors d'une réunion d'affaires.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

incomplet
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Son rapport était incomplet et nécessitait des détails supplémentaires.
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 /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 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 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

influant; puissant
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
C'est un leader influent dans la communauté.
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 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institutionnel
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
Le gouvernement a mis en œuvre plusieurs réformes institutionnelles dans l'éducation.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

initié
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
Il était un initié qui connaissait tous les secrets de l'entreprise.
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 /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bambin
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Le bébé dormait paisiblement dans le berceau.
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 ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

intervention
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
L'intervention de l'ONU a été cruciale pour résoudre le conflit.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

induire
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
Le médecin a induit le sommeil avec un sédatif léger.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

insérer
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
veuillez insérer la clé dans la serrure.
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 /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 /ɪtʃ/

itch

démangeaison
Meaning
to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire
Example
My skin itches from the mosquito bites.
Ma peau me démange à cause des piqûres de moustiques.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolérant
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Il est intolérant à toute opinion différente de la sienne.
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

habitant
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
Les habitants du village dépendent de l'agriculture pour leur subsistance.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

inévitable
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Inévitablement, l'équipe a rencontré des défis pendant le projet.
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 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 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

ignorant
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
Elle était ignorante des nouvelles tendances technologiques.
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 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 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

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

imply

suggérer
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
Son ton semblait impliquer qu'elle était contrariée.
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 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

imposer
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
La pollution impose des effets nuisibles à l'environnement.
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.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

intégrer
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
Le nouveau système intègre des données provenant de plusieurs sources.
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 /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 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

pouce / se déplacer lentement
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Elle s'est lentement rapprochée du bord de la scène.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

irriter
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Se frotter les yeux peut les irriter.
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 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 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

immersif
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
La réalité virtuelle crée un environnement d'apprentissage immersif.
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 /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 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 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 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 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

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

isolate

isoler
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
Les médecins ont essayé d'isoler le patient pour éviter la propagation de l'infection.
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 /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 ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Intégration. Unification.
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
L'intégration des réseaux améliorera la communication mondiale.
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 /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 /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/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 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.