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A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

intéressé
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
Elle est très intéressée par l'apprentissage de nouvelles langues.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

rétrogradation
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
Le pays a connu une rétrogradation économique après la crise.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

défensif
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
Il est devenu défensif lorsqu'on l'a critiqué pour son travail.
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

extérieurement; en apparence;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
Extérieurement, il semblait calme, mais à l'intérieur, il était nerveux.
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

se réjouir
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Il ne pouvait s'empêcher de se réjouir de l'échec de son rival.
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

charge
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
Les stations de recharge de véhicules électriques augmentent dans les villes.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

combattre
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
Le gouvernement prend des mesures pour combattre la corruption.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

prononciation
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Sa prononciation des mots français s’est beaucoup améliorée.
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

l'âge d'or; la période de gloire; le sommet
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
Pendant son âge d'or en tant que chanteuse, elle a performé dans des concerts à guichets fermés à travers le monde.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

long
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
La réunion a été longue, durant plus de trois heures.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

zèbre
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
Le zèbre a couru à travers la savane africaine avec son troupeau.
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

particulier
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
Il est très particulier à propos de son régime.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextupler
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
En deux trimestres, la campagne a sextuplé leurs inscriptions quotidiennes.
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.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

enthousiasme; ferveur; passion
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Son enthousiasme pour le projet a inspiré toute l'équipe.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

incidentel
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
Les dépenses incidentelles comme les collations et les pourboires ont été incluses dans la facture.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

vengeance, punition
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
Les villageois ont exigé une vengeance pour le crime commis.
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

citer
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
L'avocat cite la jurisprudence pertinente.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

amélioration
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
L'entreprise a connu une amélioration des ventes le dernier trimestre.
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

opportunités
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
Les opportunités d'emploi ont diminué.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

béisbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
Il adore regarder des matchs de béisbol à la télévision.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

moduler
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Un bon orateur sait comment moduler sa voix.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

crédit, reconnaissance
Meaning
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
Example
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
Elle a reçu du crédit pour sa contribution au projet.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

hors service, disparu
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
L'entreprise est devenue défectueuse après la crise financière.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

aliment
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Les fruits et légumes sont des aliments importants pour un corps sain.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

loup
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Le loup a hurlé à la pleine lune.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

mûres
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Nous avons cueilli des mûres fraîches dans le jardin pour notre tarte.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

émacié
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
Le chien émacié a été sauvé de la maison abandonnée.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

conférence
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
Le professeur a donné une conférence intéressante sur l'histoire.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

calendrier
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Elle a marqué son anniversaire sur le calendrier.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

obsèque
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
Le village s'est réuni pour l'obseque de leur cher professeur.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

infester
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
La vieille maison était infestée de rats.
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

faire signe
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
Elle lui a fait signe de s’approcher avec la main.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibiscus
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Les fleurs rouges vives d'hibiscus décoraient l'entrée de la maison.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

inondation
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
La forte pluie a causé une inondation dans le village.
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 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

guetter
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Un étranger rôdait dans l'ombre.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

exprimer une opinion
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
Le professeur a exprimé que la politique échouerait.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

ancien; précieux;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Elle a collectionné des meubles antiques de l'époque victorienne.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

disputer
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Les deux voisins se sont disputés pendant des heures au sujet de la ligne de propriété.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

psychothérapie
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Elle a assisté à des séances hebdomadaires de psychothérapie pour faire face à son anxiété.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

quintette
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
Le quintette de jazz a joué magnifiquement.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

meubler, fournir
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Ils ont meublé la nouvelle maison avec des meubles modernes.
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hautement
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
Elle est hautement respectée dans son domaine.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

vivre
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
Ils vivent dans une belle maison près du lac.
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

absolu
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
Le dictateur avait un pouvoir absolu sur la nation.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

réfutable
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
Son argument était faible et facilement réfutable.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

alibi
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Elle avait un alibi solide qui prouvait qu'elle était au cinéma au moment du vol.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

bonheur
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

excurssif
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Sa conférence excursive a laissé les étudiants confus sur le sujet principal.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

fouiller dans les ordures
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Les enfants ont fouillé dans les ordures pour trouver de la nourriture.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

rameau
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Elle a cassé une petite branche de l'arbre pour l'utiliser comme bâton.
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

frotter / chercher minutieusement
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
Elle a frotté la cuisine jusqu'à ce qu'elle brille.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

aveugle ou ignorant
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
L'approche purblinde du problème a conduit à de nombreuses erreurs.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

flexion
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Le médecin a testé la flexion du genou du patient lors de l'examen.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

journaliste
Meaning
a person who reports news or information
Example
The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.
Le journaliste a interviewé plusieurs personnes sur les lieux.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Rompre la monotonie de la vie quotidienne peut améliorer la santé mentale.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

espiègle; malicieux; farceur
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
L'enfant espiègle a caché le jouet préféré de sa sœur.
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

extase, ravissement
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
Elle écoutait la musique avec extase.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

volière
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
Le zoo a construit une nouvelle volière pour les perroquets exotiques.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

électrolytes
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
Les électrolytes aident à maintenir l'équilibre des fluides dans le corps.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

âgé
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
L'homme âgé était assis dans le parc, regardant les enfants jouer.
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

opposé; complètement différent; face à face; inverse;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
Ils ont des vues opposées sur la politique mais restent de bons amis.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

assembler
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
les étudiants se sont réunis dans la salle pour la réunion.
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominant; influent; le plus important
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
Le joueur dominant a contrôlé toute la partie de basket.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

accessoire / élément supplémentaire
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
Le garage est un accessoire de la maison principale.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

hypocrite; imposteur; faux-semblant
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
Ne sois pas un hypocrite en exigeant de l'honnêteté des autres tout en mentant toi-même.
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

progression
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
La progression dans la technologie favorise l'innovation.
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

éplucher
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
Elle a appris à ouvrir les huîtres rapidement.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

prairie
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Les vaches paissaient paisiblement dans la prairie verte.
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

avion
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
L'avion a décollé en douceur de la piste de l'aéroport.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

doucement ou calmement
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Elle parla doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

baume
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Le baume a aidé à soulager la douleur de son coup de soleil.
A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

idiot
Meaning
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
Example
He felt like a fool after believing the prank.
Il s'est senti comme un idiot après avoir cru à la blague.
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

transports
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
La ville investit dans un nouveau système de transport.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultané
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Les échecs simultanés des récoltes affectent l'approvisionnement mondial en nourriture.
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

levier actionné par le pied
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Il appuya fort sur la pédale du vélo.
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

jeep
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
La jeep a gravi la colline rocheuse sans difficulté.
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

acquisition
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
L'acquisition d'équipement moderne a amélioré la précision des recherches.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

miraculeux; étonnant; extraordinaire
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Sa récupération miraculeuse a étonné tous les médecins.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

procureur général
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Le procureur général a annoncé de nouvelles réformes pour renforcer la justice.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

fromage blanc
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
Le cuisinier a préparé du fromage blanc frais en caillant du lait chaud avec du jus de citron.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

régnant
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
La reine régnante a introduit plusieurs réformes durant son règne.
B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

commerce en ligne
Meaning
The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.
Example
E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.
Le commerce en ligne a révolutionné la façon dont les gens font leurs achats.
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

sel noir
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
Ajoutez une pincée de sel noir pour rehausser la saveur de la salade de fruits.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

arabilité
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
L'arabilité du sol dépend de la qualité du sol et de la disponibilité de l'eau.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
Elle a travaillé dur pour accomplir son rêve de devenir médecin.
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

croissant
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
Augmenter la sensibilisation à l'éducation est nécessaire.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

patriotisme
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Le Jour de la Victoire reflète le patriotisme de toute la nation.
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

boucle, anneau
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
Le fil forma une boucle propre autour du paquet.
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

cosmétique
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle crème cosmétique pour sa peau.
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

entrer en collision, percuter
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Les deux voitures sont entrées en collision à l'intersection.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

étoilé; brillant;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Nous avons apprécié le ciel étoilé pendant que nous campions dans les montagnes.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

discret
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
Elle était discrète sur les détails de leur conversation.
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

supposer
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Je présume qu'elle est déjà partie pour la réunion.
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

anonymat
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
L'anonymat en ligne protège les utilisateurs des menaces informatiques.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

uniformité; consistance; égalité
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
L'uniformité du design a créé un effet visuel attrayant.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

ralentir ou être en retard
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
L'ordinateur ancien a tendance à ralentir lorsqu'il exécute de nouveaux logiciels.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

délice; plaisir
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
Le rire des enfants remplit son cœur de pur délice.
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

paternel
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
Il a pris un intérêt paternel dans l'éducation du garçon.
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

substance qui provoque une réaction allergique
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
Le pollen est un allergène courant qui affecte de nombreuses personnes.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

rembourrage / matelassage
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
La chaise avait des coussins supplémentaires pour plus de confort.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

laïque
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Le pays maintient un gouvernement laïque qui sépare la religion de la politique.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Elle est devenue sentimentale en regardant de vieilles photos de famille.
C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

présomption; supposition;
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
Il y a une présomption d'innocence dans le système juridique.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

de longue date
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
C’est une amie de longue date de ma famille.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

commencement
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
La cérémonie de commencement a marqué le début d'un nouveau voyage.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

sentiment; sensation; émotion
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
Elle avait une étrange sensation que quelque chose d'important allait se produire.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

malveillant; nuisible
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Il a répandu des rumeurs malveillantes sur son collègue.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

désinformer
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
Le père a menacé de désinformer son fils à cause de ses actions imprudentes.
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

éternel; permanent;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
Leur amour est éternel et ne s'éteindra jamais.
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

archipel
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
L'Indonésie est un archipel avec des milliers d'îles.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

démagnétiser
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
Le technicien a démagnétisé la vieille cassette.
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

volleyball
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
Elle joue au volleyball avec ses amis chaque week-end.
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

pétales de rose séchés
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
Le dessert a été garni de pétales de rose séchés.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

au revoir
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Je lui ai dit au revoir avant de partir.
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

amour secret
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
Le roman raconte l'histoire d'un amour interdit entre deux personnages.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

plaisant, agréable
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Lire un bon livre est une activité plaisante.
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

presumablement
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
Précisément, il a oublié d'envoyer l'email.