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B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

inspiration
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
Son voyage vers le succès est devenu une inspiration pour beaucoup.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

priorité
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
La santé devrait être notre priorité absolue.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

autorité
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
L'autorité régionale a été soulignée.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

contraste; différence; comparaison
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
Le contraste entre la vie urbaine et la vie rurale est assez remarquable.
B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

combat
Meaning
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
Example
The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.
Les soldats se battaient courageusement sur le champ de bataille.
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

absolument; totalement; sans exception
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
Je suis absolument d'accord avec ta décision.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

largement
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
La nouvelle de sa promotion s'est largement répandue dans l'entreprise.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

éditeur
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
L'éditeur a décidé d'imprimer 10 000 exemplaires du nouveau roman.
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

honteux
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
Il était honteux de sa mauvaise performance.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

avertir
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
Le service météorologique avertit des fortes pluies ce soir.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

considérable
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Le projet a nécessité une quantité considérable de temps et d'argent.
B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

tunnel
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
Ils ont creusé un tunnel sous la rivière.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

bourdonnement
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
J’ai entendu le téléphone bourdonner pendant la réunion.
B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

coller
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
Je colle la photo dans mon album de scrapbooking.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

échelle / augmenter en taille
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
L'entreprise prévoit d'étendre ses opérations à l'échelle mondiale.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

financier
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Il a pris une décision financière avisée en investissant judicieusement.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

consister
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
Le comité est composé de cinq membres.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

sous-sol
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
Nous stockons de vieux meubles dans le sous-sol.
B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

jeune; un enfant ou un adolescent; quelqu'un qui est jeune en expérience
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
Le jeune a montré un grand talent dans le sport.
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

engagé
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Elle est une enseignante engagée qui prend profondément soin de ses élèves.
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

proposer
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
Je propose que nous fassions une petite pause.
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

essuyer
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
Veuillez essuyer la table.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

surpoids
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
Le médecin lui a conseillé de perdre du poids car il était en surpoids.
B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

industrie
Meaning
Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
Example
The industry focuses on luxury experiences.
L'industrie se concentre sur des expériences de luxe.
B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

tristement
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
Elle a fait au revoir tristement alors que le train partait.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

départ
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
Le départ du train a été retardé de trente minutes en raison de problèmes techniques.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

commerçant
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
Example
The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.
Le commerçant a réalisé un bon profit en vendant des biens importés.
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

existence
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
Les scientifiques recherchent des preuves de l'existence de la vie sur d'autres planètes.
B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

bonheur
Meaning
a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape
Example
The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

intérieur
Meaning
Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.
Example
She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.
Elle a partagé ses pensées intérieures avec sa meilleure amie.
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

licence / permis
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
Vous devez avoir une licence de conduire pour conduire légalement une voiture.
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

amuser
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
Le clown a amusé les enfants à la fête.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

remarquable; extraordinaire; digne d'attention;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Sa guérison de la maladie était remarquable.
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

violon
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Elle joue magnifiquement du violon dans l'orchestre.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

bonheur
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

exercice
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Elle fait un entraînement complet du corps chaque matin avant de travailler.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

prévient
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
Le climat chaud du Bangladesh empêche les chutes de neige.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

sincère; authentique; sans prétention
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Elle m'a présenté des excuses sincères pour son erreur.
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

ressources
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
La région était riche en ressources herbacées.
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

coup
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
Il a accidentellement heurté la porte.
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

garantie
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
L'entreprise garantit un remboursement si le produit est défectueux.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

fantastique
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Le concert d'hier soir était absolument fantastique.
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

bonheur
Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

origine
Meaning
the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source
Example
Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.
Les scientifiques étudient l'origine de l'univers.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

poignet
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Il portait une montre au poignet.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

pénalité
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Il a dû payer une lourde pénalité pour avoir enfreint les règles de circulation.
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

économies
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
Les économies émergentes ont connu une forte croissance au cours de la dernière décennie.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

indice
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Elle m'a donné un indice sur la fête surprise.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

étirer
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Les athlètes étirent leurs muscles avant de s'exercer.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

célibataire
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
Il a trente-cinq ans et il est toujours célibataire.
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

ingénierie
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
L'ingénierie génétique transforme les pratiques agricoles.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

impliquer
Meaning
to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
Example
The project will involve several departments working together.
Le projet impliquera plusieurs départements travaillant ensemble.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

fortune; chance; richesse
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Il a fait sa fortune en investissant judicieusement dans des entreprises technologiques.
B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

incident
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
La police a rapidement répondu à l'incident dans le parc.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

bord; tranchant
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Faites attention à ne pas vous couper avec le bord tranchant du couteau.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

magicien
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Le magicien a sorti un lapin de son chapeau.
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

tour
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
La tour se dressait haute au-dessus de la ville.
B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

réviser
Meaning
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
Example
She had to revise her essay before submission.
Elle a dû réviser son essai avant la soumission.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

aide
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Les bénévoles ont fourni de l'aide aux victimes de l'inondation.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

applications linguistiques
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Les applications linguistiques rendent l'apprentissage plus facile.
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

soulagement; confort; aide
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
Elle a ressenti un grand soulagement lorsque l'examen a été terminé.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

autoroute
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
L'autoroute était bloquée à cause d'un accident.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

réception; accueil; événement;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
La réception de mariage a eu lieu dans un bel hôtel.
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.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

massager
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
Le thérapeute massera votre dos pour réduire la tension musculaire.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

fonctionner
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Le chirurgien opérera le patient demain.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

saigner
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Elle a commencé à saigner de la coupure sur son bras.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

générer
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La machine génère de l'électricité.
B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

menacer
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
Les nuages de tempête menacent d'apporter de fortes pluies ce soir.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

faux; incorrect
Meaning
not true; false; incorrect
Example
His statement about the incident was completely untrue.
Sa déclaration sur l'incident était complètement fausse.
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

décorer
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
Nous allons décorer la pièce pour la fête.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

photocopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Veuillez photocopier ces documents avant la réunion.
B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

émotionnel
Meaning
Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
Example
Visiting the burial site made him emotional.
Visiter le site de sépulture l'a rendu émotionnel.
B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

bonheur
Meaning
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
Example
Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

réputation, renommée
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
Une bonne réputation est essentielle pour réussir dans les affaires.
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

armes
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
Les soldats ont emporté leurs armes à la bataille.
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

sanglant
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
Le soldat est revenu de la bataille avec un bras sanglant.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

maquillage
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Elle a appliqué du maquillage avant la fête.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

exister
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
Les dinosaures ont existé il y a des millions d'années.
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

grossièrement
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Il a grossièrement interrompu l'orateur pendant la présentation.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salé
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
L'eau salée de l'océan lui donna soif.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visuel
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
Le film a été salué pour ses effets visuels impressionnants.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

insister
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
Il a insisté pour payer l'addition.
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

élément
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
La confiance est un élément clé de toute relation solide.
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

tâche
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
Les étudiants ont terminé leur devoir à temps.
B1 noun /ˈref.ər.əns/

Reference

référence
Meaning
the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information
Example
Please provide references to support your research claims.
Veuillez fournir des références pour étayer vos revendications de recherche.
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

souligner
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
Le professeur a souligné l'importance des devoirs.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

protection
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
Le mouvement s'est concentré sur la protection des droits.
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

biologie
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
La biologie explique comment les plantes et les animaux fonctionnent.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

étendu
Meaning
longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time
Example
They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.
Ils ont pris des vacances prolongées en Europe cet été.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

policier
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Le policier a arrêté la voiture pour excès de vitesse.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

croissance
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
La croissance économique améliore les conditions de vie.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

pollution de l'air
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
La pollution de l'air provenant des usines a conduit au premier mouvement environnemental.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

critiquer
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
Le professeur a critiqué l'écriture médiocre de l'élève.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

personnel
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
Le personnel à l'hôpital est très serviable.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

éclater
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Le ballon éclate avec un bruit fort.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

royal
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La famille royale a assisté à la cérémonie.
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

canal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
Le canal a été construit pour aider au transport des marchandises à travers la région.
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

enterrer
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
Le chien enterre son os dans le jardin.
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

avancé
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
Il étudie un niveau avancé de mathématiques.
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

évasion; fuite; libération
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
L'évasion du prisonnier de la prison a choqué les autorités.
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

affection; tendresse
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
Elle a une profonde affection pour sa grand-mère.
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

communiquer
Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
Ils ont utilisé des gestes pour communiquer à travers la pièce bruyante.
B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

mouvement; action de se déplacer
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
La voiture était en mouvement constant pendant le voyage.
B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

tenter
Meaning
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
Example
The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.
L'odeur du pain frais l'a tenté d'entrer dans la boulangerie.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

tournoi
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
Le tournoi a montré un talent exceptionnel.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

estimer
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
L'ingénieur a estimé le coût du projet à 5 millions de dollars.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

âme
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Elle a mis son cœur et son âme dans son œuvre d'art.
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

artistique
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
Elle a un sens artistique du design.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathématiques
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Les mathématiques nous aident à comprendre les motifs dans la nature et l'univers.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Veuillez soumettre votre rapport au format PDF d'ici la fin de la semaine.
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

réaliser
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Elle a travaillé dur pour réaliser son rêve de devenir médecin.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

éclair; éclat
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Il y a eu un éclair brillant suivi du tonnerre.
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

contribuer
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Tout le monde a contribué de l'argent pour acheter un cadeau d'adieu pour l'enseignant.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

décoration; ornement; prix;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La décoration de Noël a transformé la pièce ordinaire en un merveilleux pays des merveilles festives.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

métro
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
Je prends le métro pour aller au travail tous les matins parce que c'est plus rapide que de conduire.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

joyau; pierre précieuse; bijou
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
La couronne était ornée de joyaux précieux venus des quatre coins du monde.
B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

plates-formes, environnements logiciels ou matériels
Meaning
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
Example
Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.
Différentes plates-formes offrent diverses solutions numériques.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

langue maternelle
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Les enfants apprennent mieux dans leur langue maternelle.