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C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

invalidité
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
Le tribunal a jugé que le contrat souffrait d’invalidité.
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominer
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
Elle abhorre la cruauté envers les animaux.
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

fleuri / orné
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
Elle a écrit une lettre fleurie remplie de phrases poétiques.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

médaillon
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Elle portait un médaillon en or autour de son cou.
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

à contrecœur
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
Elle a accepté d'aider au projet à contrecœur.
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

délimitation
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
La délimitation du paysage par l'artiste était remarquablement précise.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

exaction
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
Les paysans ont souffert sous les lourdes exactions du roi.
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

recommander
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
Je recommande d'essayer le nouveau restaurant en ville.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

relatif aux chiens / dents canines
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
La police a formé une unité canine pour les opérations de recherche.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

espérance de vie
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
L'espérance de vie dépend de la qualité des soins de santé.
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

impression, concept
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
Le livre m'a donné une bonne première impression.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuscrit
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
L'auteure a soumis son manuscrit à l'éditeur.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

hypnotique
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
La musique avait un effet hypnotique sur le public.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

poète
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
Le poète a écrit sur l'amour et la nature.
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

grimper
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
Nous avons décidé de gravir la montagne.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

glissant
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Il a donné une présentation glissante pour impressionner les investisseurs.
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

rôle
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
Son rôle dans le projet était crucial.
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

cigarette
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Il a allumé une cigarette après le dîner.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotisme
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Il a étudié l'hypnotisme dans le cadre de son diplôme en psychologie.
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

alluvion
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
L'alluvion sur les rives des rivières est très fertile pour l'agriculture.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

ficelle
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
Elle a attaché le paquet avec une ficelle.
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

déterrer
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
Les archéologues ont déterré des artefacts anciens sur le site.
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

régime prescrit pour le traitement, le mode de vie ou le régime alimentaire dans le but de promouvoir ou restaurer la santé
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
Un régime strict d'exercices améliore la condition physique générale.
C1 noun

Longitude

longitude géographique
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

fluvial
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
Les dépôts fluviaux ont indiqué la présence d'un ancien système fluvial.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

inattendu; surprenant
Meaning
not expected or anticipated; surprising
Example
The unexpected news left everyone speechless.
Les nouvelles inattendues ont laissé tout le monde sans voix.
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

fatuo
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Ses commentaires fatuos pendant la réunion ont agacé tout le monde.
C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

fiduciaire, de référence
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
Le point fiduciaire sur la carte assure des mesures précises.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

boîte à savon
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Elle a acheté une belle boîte à savon pour la salle de bain.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

alléguer
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Le témoin a allégué que l'homme était sur les lieux du crime.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extrêmement assoiffé
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
Après avoir marché dans le désert, il était extrêmement assoiffé.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

producteur
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
Le producteur de film a investi des millions dans le nouveau projet cinématographique.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

ballast
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Le navire a été chargé de ballast pour rester stable dans la tempête.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

installation
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
L'installation du câble sous-marin est presque terminée.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

circonférence
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
La circonférence de l'arbre mesurait près de cinq pieds.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

avarice
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
Son avarice était évidente dans la façon dont il évitait toute dépense inutile.
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

strophe
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
Le poème commence par une strophe décrivant la nature.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

déchets
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Le parc était plein de déchets après le festival.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

cri de désapprobation/son de mise en garde
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
Le public a commencé à huer la mauvaise performance.
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

pli
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
Elle a ajouté un pli à la jupe pour plus de volume.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

mutation, changement génétique
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Les scientifiques ont découvert une mutation génétique qui a causé le trouble.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hypnotiser
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
Le magicien a essayé d'hypnotiser le public.
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

nom de famille
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
Veuillez inscrire votre prénom et votre nom de famille sur le formulaire.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

esclavage
Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
L'esclavage a été aboli dans la plupart des pays au XIXe siècle.
B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

écologie
Meaning
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example
Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.
L'écologie nous aide à comprendre comment la pollution affecte les animaux et les plantes.
A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

crime
Meaning
An illegal act punishable by law.
Example
The police are investigating the crime.
La police enquête sur le crime.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

déduction
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Sa déduction à partir des preuves était correcte.
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

royal
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
La reine est entrée dans la salle avec une présence royale.
A1 noun /sɪks/

six

six
Meaning
the number 6
Example
There are six apples on the table.
Il y a six pommes sur la table.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

clavicule
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Il a cassé sa clavicule dans l'accident.
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

somptueux; extravagant; généreux
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
Le mariage était une célébration somptueuse avec des centaines d'invités.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

théorique
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
L'idée reste principalement théorique sans preuve concrète.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

composé / zone fermée
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
Le scientifique a étudié le composé chimique dans le laboratoire.
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

spectacle
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Les feux d'artifice ont créé un spectacle époustouflant dans le ciel nocturne.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

nuisible
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Fumer est nuisible pour votre santé.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

traduction
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
Elle a terminé la traduction du livre en deux mois.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

tacheté
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
La peau tachetée du serpent l'a aidé à se fondre dans le sol de la forêt.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

être nécessaire ou approprié pour que quelqu'un fasse quelque chose
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Il serait approprié que tu étudies avant l'examen.
C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

gesticuler
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.
Il gesticulait sauvagement pour attirer leur attention.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

résiduel
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
Le patient a ressenti une douleur résiduelle après la chirurgie.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

impasse/rue étroite
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Ils ont loué un petit appartement dans un mews tranquille de Londres.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

somnambule
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
Le somnambule est sorti de la maison la nuit.
C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

jute
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
Le jute est utilisé pour fabriquer des sacs écologiques.
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

prédire
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
Les experts ont tenté de pronostiquer le résultat de l'élection.
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

évident; facile à comprendre
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
Il était évident qu'elle était contrariée à propos de quelque chose.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

conseiller
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
Le professeur a conseillé les étudiants sur leurs choix de carrière.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

remords
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Il ressentait un profond remords pour ses actions.
A2 noun ʃef

chef

chef
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
Le chef se spécialise dans les plats avant-gardistes.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

épongeux
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
Le gâteau avait une texture légère et spongieuse.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

aspersions
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
Le politicien a rejeté les aspersions lancées contre lui.
B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

accuser
Meaning
to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing
Example
She accused him of stealing her wallet.
Elle l'a accusé d'avoir volé son portefeuille.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

non payé; sans salaire
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Elle a travaillé comme stagiaire non payée pendant six mois.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

stade
Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
Des milliers de fans ont rempli le stade pour regarder le match final.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

aristocrate; personne noble
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
L'aristocrate vivait dans un château magnifique.
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

répandre
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
Le vent a éparpillé les feuilles dans le jardin.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

quiétude
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Elle profite de la quiétude de la campagne.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

ancien
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Il est un ancien président de l'association.
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

refuge
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
Les nuisibles ont besoin d'un refuge pour survivre et se reproduire.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

atterrissage
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
Le pilote a réalisé un atterrissage en douceur malgré les conditions météorologiques orageuses.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

ayant droit
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Les employés ont droit à un congé payé.
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

célèbre
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
Le scientifique célèbre a dirigé le panel de réforme.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

trinité
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
L'exposition du musée s'est concentrée sur une trinité de thèmes : mémoire, identité et pouvoir.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

mécréant; criminel
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Le mécréant a été attrapé en train de voler dans le magasin.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

étroit d'esprit, relatif à une île
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
La communauté a été critiquée pour ses attitudes insulaires envers les étrangers.
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

ambroisie
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
Le dessert était tellement délicieux qu'il avait le goût d'ambrosia.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

pécheur
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
Les humains sont pécheurs, mais ils s'efforcent de faire le bien.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

épuisable
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
Le charbon et le pétrole sont des ressources épuisables.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

corrigeable
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
Les erreurs de l'étudiant étaient corrigibles avec de la pratique.
A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

contre
Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
Ils ont voté contre la proposition.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

éclater
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
Le volcan est entré en éruption après des siècles d'inactivité.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

pomper
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Ils ont pompé l'eau du puits dans le réservoir.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

explication; clarification;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
Le professeur a donné une explication détaillée du concept mathématique complexe.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

invocation
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
La cérémonie a commencé par une invocation aux dieux.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

législateur
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
Moïse est souvent considéré comme un grand législateur dans l'histoire.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

répercussions
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
La nouvelle politique a eu des répercussions imprévues sur l'économie.
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

résolution de problèmes
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
Les compétences en résolution de problèmes sont essentielles pour le leadership.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

chose insignifiante ou de peu d'importance
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
Ne vous inquiétez pas d'une broutille comme celle-ci; cela ne vaut pas votre temps.
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

administrer
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
Le comité administrera la nouvelle politique dans tous les départements.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

diabolique
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
Le méchant a imaginé un plan diabolique.
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

lacérer, déchirer
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
Le verre brisé a lacéré sa main.
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

lit
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
Elle fait son lit tous les matins avant d'aller travailler.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

détériore
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
La qualité de l'air se détériore en raison de la pollution.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

dimensions
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
De nouvelles dimensions de l'exploration spatiale sont en train d'être découvertes.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

installer
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
Le conseil a décidé de l'instaurer en tant que nouveau directeur.
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

coordinateur
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
Le coordinateur de l'événement a tout géré parfaitement.
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

cache
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
Les randonneurs ont trouvé un cache de fournitures caché sous les roches.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

sécheresse
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
La sécheresse impacte de manière significative la croissance des cultures.
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

contribuer
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
Son travail acharné contribuera au succès de l'entreprise.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

résistant
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
Ce tissu est résistant à l'eau et aux taches.
C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

intérieur
Meaning
Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.
Example
Inland transport boosts local trade.
Le transport intérieur stimule le commerce local.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

polygame
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
Le polygame avait trois femmes vivant dans des maisons différentes.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

incipient
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
La tempête incipiente a fait assombrir le ciel et le rendre lourd.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

régions en développement
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
La pollution affecte le plus les régions en développement.
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

goutte / dribbler le ballon avec de petits coups
Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
Le bébé a renversé du lait sur sa chemise.
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

ruée; précipitation
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Il y a eu une ruée pour acheter des billets pour le concert.
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

goût; imagination ou fantaisie
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
L'enfant avait une envie de devenir un astronaute célèbre lorsqu'il serait grand.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

ichtyologie
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
Il a poursuivi un diplôme en ichtyologie à l'université.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Normand
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Les Normands ont conquis l'Angleterre en 1066.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

élimination; retrait; licenciement;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
Le retrait des vieux meubles a pris toute la journée.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

garde forestier
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Le garde forestier a guidé les touristes à travers le sentier forestier.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

ventre
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Le bébé a donné un coup de pied dans son ventre pendant la grossesse.