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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.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

inondation
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
La ville a souffert d'une grave inondation après les fortes pluies.
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

initié
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
Le projet a été initié pour améliorer la biodiversité marine.
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.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

insouciance
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Elle marchait avec un air d'insouciance, sans se soucier des défis à venir.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

imminent
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
Les villageois étaient inquiets de l'inondation imminente.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

indécis
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
Il resta indécis au carrefour, ne sachant quel chemin prendre.
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

inépuisable
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
Son énergie inépuisable lui a permis de travailler sans relâche sur ses projets.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

invulnérable
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
La forteresse était considérée comme invulnérable aux attaques.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

malédiction
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
La foule en colère a lancé des malédictions à l'officiel corrompu.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

imprudence; négligence; témérité
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
Son imprudence financière a conduit à la faillite en seulement deux ans.
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

immédiatement
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
Elle a répondu immédiatement à l'appel d'urgence.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

dans la mesure où
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
Dans la mesure où vous êtes leur enseignant, vous devez les guider soigneusement.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

insurmontable
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
L'équipe a fait face à des défis insurmontables lors de l'expédition.
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

indiscipline
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
L’indiscipline parmi les étudiants a perturbé l’environnement d’apprentissage.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

enquête / demande d'information
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
Le comité a lancé une enquête sur les irrégularités financières.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

nuisible
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
Fumer est nuisible à la santé.
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 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

infiltration, accès secret
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
La cybersécurité empêche l'infiltration des données sensibles.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

impropriété
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
Le politicien a été accusé d'impropriété financière.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

immoral
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
Il a été renvoyé pour son comportement immoral.
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.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

se profiler
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Les nuages sombres suggéraient qu'une tempête était imminente.
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

idolâtrer
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
Ils ont commencé à idolâtrer la statue comme une divinité.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

inverser
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
Il a inversé le verre pour laisser l'eau s'écouler.
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

insignifiance
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
Il ressentait un sentiment d'insignifiance dans l'immensité de l'univers.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

intangible
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.
Il y avait une sensation intangible de peur dans la pièce.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

invitant
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
L’invitant a accueilli les invités à l’entrée.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

passionné
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
Elle a prononcé un discours passionné sur les droits de l'homme.
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

glace
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
La glace dans ma boisson a fondu rapidement par temps chaud.
C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

détenu
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
La prison a plus de mille détenus.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

inopportun
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
Sa remarque inopportune a gâché l'ambiance de la réunion.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

ingéniosité
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
Son ingéniosité a conduit à des innovations de rupture.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

inertie; manque d'activité
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
L'inertie de l'équipe les a empêchés de s'adapter aux conditions du marché en évolution rapide.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

tacher
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
Ses mains étaient tachetées de sang après la bataille.
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

y compris
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
Beaucoup de personnes ont assisté à l'événement, y compris des étudiants et des enseignants.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

déconseillé
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
Il serait déconseillé d'investir sans une recherche appropriée.
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.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

indices
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Les indices du marché boursier ont chuté fortement après l'annonce.
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

indépendance
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
L'indépendance a inspiré le mouvement.
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 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

isolé
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Les progrès technologiques isolent souvent les gens.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

initial
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Sa réaction initiale fut une surprise.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

impersonnel
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
La lettre a été écrite dans un style très impersonnel.
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

se produisant à intervalles de temps égaux
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
Les balancements du pendule sont isochrones, se répétant à intervalles égaux.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

inconsidéré
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
C'était inconsidéré de sa part de jouer de la musique forte tard dans la nuit.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

involontairement; par erreur
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
Elle a accidentellement supprimé le fichier important en nettoyant son ordinateur.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

intestin
Meaning
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
Example
The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
Le médecin a expliqué comment les nutriments sont absorbés dans l'intestin grêle.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

impératif
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
Il est impératif de traiter immédiatement la crise climatique.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

inefficace
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
Le vieux système informatique était inefficace et gaspillait beaucoup de temps.
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

inflexion
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
Son inflexion a captivé le public.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

impossibilité
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
Finir le projet en un jour était une impossibilité.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

inadvisable

déconseillé
Meaning
Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.
Example
It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain.
Il est déconseillé de conduire sous une telle pluie forte.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

ichtyosaures (un type de reptile marin éteint)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Les ichtyosaures étaient des prédateurs rapides des mers anciennes.
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

immortel
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
Les légendes parlent d’êtres immortels.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

imposition; charge; demande injuste
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
L'imposition de nouvelles taxes sans consultation a profondément enragé les citoyens.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

impiété
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
Son impiété a choqué la communauté religieuse lorsqu'il s'est moqué de leurs cérémonies sacrées.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

incontinent
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
Le patient était incontinent après l'opération.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

incompétence
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
Le projet a échoué à cause de l'incompétence du manager.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

incitation
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Il a été arrêté pour incitation à la violence.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

imagerie
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
L'utilisation de l'imagerie par le poète a donné vie à la scène.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

inharmonieux
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Les sons inharmonieux du piano cassé ont obligé tout le monde à se couvrir les oreilles.
C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

inexactitude
Meaning
lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail
Example
The report contained several factual inaccuracies.
Le rapport contenait plusieurs inexactitudes.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instance
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
C'est juste un exemple de sa générosité.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

inciter
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Il a été accusé d'inciter aux émeutes.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

indécent
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Il a été averti pour une remarque indécente.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

imminence, état de proximité
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
L'imminence de la tempête a forcé les gens à chercher un abri.
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.
B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

assurance
Meaning
An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.
Example
He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.
Il a acheté une assurance santé pour couvrir les frais médicaux.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

indéfendable
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
Les remarques du ministre ont été jugées indéfendables par le public.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

imprudent
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Ses habitudes imprudentes l'ont laissé sans économies.
A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

information
Meaning
information; knowledge or facts about something or someone
Example
She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.
Elle m'a donné toutes les informations nécessaires pour la réunion.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

interrogatif
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
Le ton interrogatif de l'avocat a rendu le témoin mal à l'aise.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

illibéral
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
Le gouvernement a été critiqué pour ses politiques illibérales.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

irrévérencieux
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
Son humour irrévérencieux choquait souvent les spectateurs traditionnels.
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.
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

croiser
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
Les deux routes se croisent au centre-ville.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

invariable; constant; toujours le même
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Sa routine invariable comprend des exercices matinaux et du café.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

gonflé
Meaning
excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas
Example
The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.
L'entreprise a fait face à des critiques en raison de ses prix gonflés.
B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

incorrect
Meaning
not correct or accurate
Example
The information you provided was incorrect.
L'information que vous avez fournie était incorrecte.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

investissement
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
L'investissement dans l'infrastructure de gestion des déchets est essentiel.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

honteux
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
L'armée a subi une défaite honteuse.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

ironie
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
L'ironie de la situation était que le gagnant avait oublié son propre prix.
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.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

inauguré
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
L'organisation a été inaugurée officiellement.
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.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

intérêt / intérêt financier
Meaning
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
Example
He showed great interest in learning new languages.
Il a montré un grand intérêt à apprendre de nouvelles langues.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

incendiaire / provocateur
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Les remarques incendiaires du politicien ont mis en colère la foule.
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

immigration
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Les politiques d'immigration varient d'un pays à l'autre.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

impliqué
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
Elle était profondément impliquée dans le service communautaire.
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

augmenté
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
Les revenus de l'entreprise ont augmenté l'année dernière.
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

héritier
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
Elle est devenue l'héritière de la propriété de sa famille.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

impossible
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
Il est impossible de finir ce travail en une journée.
B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

entrée, information fournie
Meaning
information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process
Example
The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.
Le manager a demandé l'avis de tout le monde sur le nouveau projet.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasif
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
Le médecin a expliqué que la procédure était peu invasive.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

improbabilité
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
L'improbabilité de gagner à la loterie deux fois ne l'a pas empêchée d'acheter des billets.
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 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 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginaire; fictif; irréel
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
L'enfant avait un ami imaginaire avec lequel elle parlait tous les jours.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

décédé sans testament
Meaning
Having died without leaving a valid will.
Example
She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.
Elle est décédée sans testament, donc ses biens ont été répartis par la loi.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

ignominie
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Il a vécu le reste de sa vie dans l'ignominie après le scandale.
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.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

demander de manière insistante
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
Elle demandait de manière insistante une augmentation à son patron jusqu'à ce qu'il cède enfin.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

irrévocable
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
Elle a pris une décision irrévocable de quitter l'entreprise.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

intangible
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
La confiance est une qualité intangible dans les relations.
C2 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

irritable
Meaning
Easily angered; quick-tempered.
Example
His irascible nature often got him into trouble.
Sa nature irritable le mettait souvent dans des situations difficiles.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

mettre en colère
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
Ses remarques imprudentes ont mis en colère toute l'équipe.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

interne
Meaning
situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something
Example
The company is conducting an internal audit this month.
L'entreprise effectue un audit interne ce mois-ci.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

son
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
L'entreprise a changé son logo l'année dernière.
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

avoir l'intention
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
J'ai l'intention de finir ce projet d'ici demain.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irrémédiable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
Les dommages au manuscrit ancien étaient irrémédiables.
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

ineffable
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
La beauté du paysage était ineffable.