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C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

indigestion
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Il evitait les aliments epices car cela lui donnait souvent une indigestion.
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

nom
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
Les noms des membres de la famille sont inscrits sur l'arbre généalogique.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

omniscience
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
Le narrateur du roman a un air d'omniscience, révélant les pensées de chaque personnage.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

apophase
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
Le politicien a utilisé l'apophase en disant : « Je ne mentionnerai même pas les scandales de mon adversaire. »
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

malfaisant
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Les actes malfaisants du tyran ont ruiné le royaume.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

escargot
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
L'escargot a laissé une traînée brillante en rampant sur la feuille.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

répondant
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
L'enquête a recueilli plus de 1000 répondants.
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

responsable
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
Rester responsable aide à réduire les retards.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

muet
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Les oiseaux muent leurs plumes une fois par an.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

poursuivre
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
Ne poursuivez pas deux lièvres à la fois.
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

dépendant / contingent
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
La présence dépend de l'inscription préalable. / Un contingent d'étudiants a assisté à la conférence.
B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

représenter
Meaning
to act or speak on behalf of someone or something
Example
He will represent our company at the conference.
Il représentera notre entreprise à la conférence.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

usé
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Le canapé semblait vieux et usé après des années d'utilisation.
C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

fauteuil
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
Il s'est détendu dans son fauteuil préféré après le travail.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

ciseau
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
Le charpentier a utilisé un ciseau pour sculpter le bois.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

diffuser
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
L'odeur du pain frais s'est diffusée dans toute la maison.
A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

saveur; préférence personnelle
Meaning
the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking
Example
This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.
Ce gâteau a une saveur sucrée que j'apprécie vraiment.
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

postérieur
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
La partie postérieure du cerveau contrôle la vision.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

marcher en traînant les pieds / mélanger
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
Il a mélangé les cartes avant de les distribuer.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

médecin
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour traiter la condition.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normaliser
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour normaliser les relations.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

stupéfier
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Le tour final du magicien a stupéfié le public.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

intransigeant, têtu, obstiné
Meaning
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.
Son attitude intransigeante a retardé l'accord.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

diffamation
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
Le journal a été poursuivi pour diffamation.
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

généalogie
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
Elle a passé des années à étudier la généalogie de sa famille.
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

cuisinière; cuiseur
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
Le cuiseur à riz rend la cuisine plus facile.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

séduction; tentation
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Il est tombé victime de la séduction de l'argent facile.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

sauf
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
Tout le monde a été invité sauf John.
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

correct
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
La réponse qu'elle a donnée était correcte.
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

nécrologie
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
Le journal a publié son nécrologie hier.
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

ni l'un ni l'autre
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
Ni le gérant ni l'assistant n'ont pu assister à la réunion.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

incapacité
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
Son incapacité mentale l'a empêché de prendre des décisions importantes.
A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

vautour
Meaning
a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air
Example
The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.
Le cerf-volant s'est élevé haut au-dessus des champs à la recherche de proies.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

maina
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
L'oiseau maina a répété chaque mot que j'ai dit.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

sage; prudent; ayant bon jugement
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
Le sage conseil de l'aîné a aidé à résoudre le problème.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

suiveur aveugle
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Les étudiants séquacieux n'ont jamais remis en question les opinions de leur professeur.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

célibataire
Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
Il a choisi de rester célibataire pour des raisons religieuses.
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

vitupérer
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
Le politicien a vite vitupéré ses opposants pendant le débat.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

alléger ou atténuer
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
La méditation peut alléger le stress et améliorer la concentration.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

insertion
Meaning
the action of inserting something into something else
Example
The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.
L'insertion des nouvelles données a été complétée avec succès.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

procéder
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Continuons avec la réunion comme prévu.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

misère
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Ils vivaient dans la misère sans installations de base.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

plein de graines; sale et dégradant; en mauvais état
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Ils évitaient de marcher dans la partie sale et dégradante de la ville la nuit.
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

dégénérescence
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
La dégénérescence des cellules cérébrales conduit à un déclin cognitif.
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

tromper
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Il a essayé de tromper ses amis avec une histoire fausse.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

corporation
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
La corporation a investi massivement dans des projets d'énergie renouvelable.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

sismique
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
La région est connue pour son activité sismique.
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

revenu
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
Ses revenus mensuels suffisent à soutenir sa famille.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

dépensé
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Je dépense trop d'argent pour des livres.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

misogamie
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Sa misogamie l'a empêché de se poser avec un partenaire.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

final
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Le concert s'est terminé par un final spectaculaire.
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

neutre
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
Les neutrons sont électriquement neutres.
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

itérer
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
L'équipe de développement itérera la conception jusqu'à ce qu'elle réponde aux besoins des utilisateurs.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

championnat
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
Le championnat aura lieu le mois prochain.
B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

applicable
Meaning
Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.
Example
This rule is applicable to eye care too.
Cette règle est également applicable aux soins des yeux.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

interjection
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
Des mots comme 'wow' et 'aïe' sont des interjections courantes en anglais.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

récupération
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Elle se remet encore de la grippe.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

nihiliste
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Il a été qualifié de nihiliste pour avoir rejeté toutes les normes sociales.
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

concevoir
Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
Elle concevra le nouveau logo de l'entreprise.
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

jacquier vert
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
Le jacquier vert est souvent utilisé dans les currys et les ragoûts.
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

chute des feuilles
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
La saison automnale est marquée par la chute des feuilles des arbres.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

viande savoureuse
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
Le chef a préparé des plats de viande savoureux pour la fête du dîner.
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

braser
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
Le mécanicien a brasé le tuyau cassé pour réparer la fuite.
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

dégradation
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
La dégradation des sols due à une utilisation excessive est un problème croissant.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

inflammable; combustible
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
Le matériau inflammable a pris feu rapidement.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

goût
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Cette glace a un délicieux goût de mangue.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

tronquer
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
L'article a été tronqué pour tenir dans l'espace limité.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobile
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Certaines bactéries sont mobiles et peuvent nager vers les nutriments.
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

appât
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
Les chasseurs ont utilisé un canard en bois comme appât.
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

venteux
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
Il faisait tellement de vent que les parapluies se sont retournés.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

pot-au-feu
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Elle a préparé un délicieux hôtch potch avec du riz, des lentilles et des légumes.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

insipide
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
La soupe était trop insipide pour mon goût.
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

fauteuil roulant
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
L'hôpital a fourni un fauteuil roulant pour le patient blessé.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

submersion
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
La submersion des champs a duré plusieurs jours après la forte pluie.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

chapiteau
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
La réception de mariage a eu lieu dans un chapiteau décoré.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

égocentrique
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Son comportement égocentrique rendait difficile le maintien de ses amitiés.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

ère
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
La Renaissance fut une ère de grande réussite artistique et culturelle.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

état d'esprit; humeur;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Elle était de bonne humeur après avoir reçu la nouvelle.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

épidémie
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Il y a eu une épidémie de grippe dans la ville.
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

coup de chance
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
Gagner à la loterie était un véritable coup de chance.
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

captivité
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
Après des années de captivité, le prisonnier a enfin été libéré.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

courage
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Le jeune athlète a montré son courage lors du match final.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

hostile / défavorable
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
La politique était défavorable à la croissance économique du pays.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

innombrable; infini
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
Le tremblement de terre a causé des dommages innombrables à la ville.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

raconter
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Elle a raconté ses aventures pendant le voyage d'été.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

accumulation de gaz dans le système digestif
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Manger des haricots peut parfois provoquer des flatulences.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

couverture
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Elle s'est enveloppée dans une couverture chaude pendant la nuit froide.
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

suprématie; autorité ou pouvoir suprême
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
Le pays a établi la suprématie navale dans la région.
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

illégal
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
Il est illégal de conduire sans une licence valide.
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

glucide
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
Le riz et les pommes de terre sont riches en glucides.
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 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

mauvais tours
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
Les mauvais tours du méchant ont terrifié les habitants du village.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

affront
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Il a pris sa critique comme un affront personnel.
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

détermination
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
Sa détermination et son travail acharné l'ont conduit au succès.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

bouchon d'oreille
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Il portait des bouchons d'oreilles pour dormir pendant la nuit bruyante.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

citation; devis
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
L’article s’ouvrait par une citation célèbre de Shakespeare.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

observation
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
Le scientifique a fait des observations minutieuses de l'expérience.
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

fendre, couper
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
Il a utilisé une hache pour fendre le bois.
C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

habituel
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
Il était un retardataire habituel en classe.
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

attaquer
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
Les forces ennemies ont attaqué à l'aube.
C2 verb /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

camper
Meaning
to set up or establish a camp
Example
The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.
Les soldats ont campé près de la rivière pour la nuit.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

colonnade
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Les visiteurs ont admiré la grande colonnade à l'entrée du temple.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

méfiant
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Elle était méfiante à l'idée d'investir dans le nouveau business.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

leçon
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
La leçon de mathématiques d'aujourd'hui portait sur les fractions.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

magnolia
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
Le magnifique arbre de magnolia a fleuri au printemps avec des fleurs roses.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

dépense
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Ses dépenses en vêtements étaient plus élevées que prévu.
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

fonder
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
Ils ont fondé l'entreprise en 1995.
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

mal eleve
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

farfelu, personne comique; enjoué
Meaning
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful
Example
He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
Il a un sens de l'humour farfelu qui fait rire tout le monde.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

détournement d'avion
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
Les criminels ont tenté de détourner l'avion.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

résultat; conclusion
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
L'issue de la réunion a été une décision de reporter le projet.
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

battre des ailes / trembler
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
Le papillon a commencé à battre des ailes sous le soleil.
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

nourrir
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
Elle nourrit les oiseaux chaque matin.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

non exprimé
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
L'étudiante a gardé son opinion non exprimée pendant la réunion.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

bouche bée
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Elle resta bouche bée devant la vue à couper le souffle.
A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

voyager
Meaning
to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place
Example
I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.
J'adore voyager autour du monde et explorer de nouvelles cultures.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

état d’esprit
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Une mentalité de croissance aide les individus à relever les défis.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

recast
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
Le réalisateur a décidé de recaster le rôle avec un acteur plus jeune.
C1 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

réprimer
Meaning
To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.
Example
He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.
Il a essayé de réprimer sa colère pendant la réunion.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

autobus
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
Je prends le bus pour aller au travail chaque matin.