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B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

inventaire
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
Le commerçant a vérifié l'inventaire avant d'ouvrir le magasin.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

immense; colossal; énorme
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
La chaîne de montagnes immense s'étendait à travers l'horizon.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

emprisonner
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Le juge a emprisonné le criminel pour cinq ans.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

intégrité
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
L'intégrité des enseignants favorise un environnement d'apprentissage positif.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

très intéressant et inhabituel ; éveillant la curiosité
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
Le film a un scénario intrigant qui captive le public.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

intérieur
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
L'intérieur de l'hôtel était magnifiquement décoré.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

infini
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
L'univers semble s'étendre à l'infini.
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

idiot
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement idiot a embarrassé tout le monde à la réunion.
B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

intervention
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
L'intervention de l'ONU a été cruciale pour résoudre le conflit.
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.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insulter
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Il s'est senti insulté par ses commentaires impolis.
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.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

imposer
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a imposé de nouvelles taxes sur les produits de luxe.
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

invasion
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
L'armée s'est préparée à la possibilité d'une invasion.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

demander
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Elle a demandé des informations sur l'offre d'emploi.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

bonheur
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

impatience
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Son impatience grandissait à mesure que la réunion s'éternisait.
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.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

implémenter
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Il est essentiel d'implémenter les politiques éducatives pour le progrès.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

gelé; extrêmement froid; hostile
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
Le vent glacé a fait trembler tout le monde.
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 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

impolitesse
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
Son impolitesse envers les invités a choqué tout le monde.
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.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

se livrer
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
Il s'est adonné à un morceau de gâteau au chocolat après le dîner.
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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intolérance
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Le leader a été critiqué pour son intolérance envers les autres religions.
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

inflammation
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
L'inflammation chronique peut entraîner des maladies graves.
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

inventeur
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
L’inventeur a breveté son nouveau dispositif médical.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

influenceur, personne qui recommande des produits
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Les influenceurs des réseaux sociaux façonnent les préférences des consommateurs.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

pédagogique
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
Le site Web propose de nombreuses vidéos pédagogiques pour les débutants.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intriguer
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
Le roman mystère intriguerait n'importe quel lecteur.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

immature; pas totalement développé; enfantin
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Son comportement immature pendant la réunion a déçu tout le monde.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

intégrer
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
Le nouveau système intègre des données provenant de plusieurs sources.
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

innovation
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
L'innovation conduit à des solutions aux défis mondiaux.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

incorporer
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
Le nouveau design incorpore la technologie avancée.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

imperfection
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Elle a accepté son imperfection comme faisant partie de l’humanité.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakien
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
La culture irakienne est riche et diversifiée.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

irresponsable
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
C'était irresponsable de sa part de partir sans prévenir personne.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

insensible
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Son commentaire insensible l'a profondément blessée.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

intermédiaire
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Elle suit un cours de français de niveau intermédiaire.
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

illusion
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
Le magicien a créé une illusion spectaculaire qui a fait apparaître l'éléphant disparaître.
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

instabilité
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
L’instabilité politique a ralenti la croissance économique de la région.
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

inhaler
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Prenez une grande respiration et inhalez lentement.
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

instinct
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
Les oiseaux construisent leurs nids par instinct.
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

assurer
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
J'ai besoin d'assurer ma nouvelle voiture.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervalle
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
Il y avait un court intervalle entre les deux performances.
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

inefficace
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
L'apprentissage par cœur prouve souvent son inefficacité.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

paresseux; inactif; ne travaillant pas
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Les ouvriers de l'usine étaient inactifs pendant la grève.
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

icône, symbole
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
Le chanteur est devenu une icône culturelle.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

intensité
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
L'intensité de la tempête a effrayé les villageois.
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 /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

perspicace
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
Le professeur a donné une conférence perspicace sur l'économie mondiale.
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

imitation; copie; réplique
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
son imitation de l'acteur célèbre était tellement bonne que tout le monde a éclaté de rire.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

intime; proche; privé
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Ils ont une amitié intime qui dure depuis des décennies.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

facture
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
L'entreprise a envoyé une facture pour les fournitures de bureau livrées la semaine dernière.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

impatiemment
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
Elle tapotait des doigts impatiemment en attendant la réponse.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

de manière importante
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
De manière importante, le rapport souligne la nécessité d'une action immédiate.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisé
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
Les enfants vaccinés sont immunisés contre de nombreuses maladies.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

intensif
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
Elle a suivi un cours intensif d'anglais avant de partir à l'étranger.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

irriter
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Se frotter les yeux peut les irriter.
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

indication; signe
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
Les nuages sombres étaient une indication claire qu'une tempête approchait de la région.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bambin
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Le bébé dormait paisiblement dans le berceau.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

pouce / se déplacer lentement
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Elle s'est lentement rapprochée du bord de la scène.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

intervenir
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
L'enseignant a dû intervenir pour arrêter la bagarre entre les élèves.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

infini
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
L'univers est souvent décrit comme infini.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

insignifiant
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
Le coût était tellement insignifiant que personne ne l'a remarqué.
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

index
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Un index organise les données importantes.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informatif
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
Le documentaire était très informatif et éducatif.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

inévitable
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Inévitablement, l'équipe a rencontré des défis pendant le projet.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

iconique
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
La phrase "C'était le meilleur des temps..." est iconique.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

industrialisation
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
L'industrialisation a radicalement changé l'économie mondiale.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

mise en œuvre
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
La mise en œuvre correcte des politiques est cruciale.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

injecter
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
L'infirmière injectera le vaccin dans le bras du patient.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imiter
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Les enfants imitent souvent le comportement de leurs parents.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

insuffisant
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
Son explication était insuffisante pour clarifier la confusion.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

fou
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
L'idée de sauter du rocher semblait folle.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifié
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Les causes profondes du problème doivent être identifiées.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

impactant
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Son discours impactant a poussé l'auditoire à passer à l'action.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

impoliment
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
Il a parlé impoliment au serveur malgré le bon service.
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

islamique
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
La ville possède de nombreux centres culturels islamiques.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

incitation; encouragement
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
L'entreprise a offert une incitation en argent aux employés qui ont dépassé leurs objectifs de vente.
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.
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

pièce d'identité
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
Veuillez montrer votre pièce d'identité à l'entrée.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpréter / traduire
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Elle a dû interpréter le discours pour les invités étrangers.
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

injustice
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
L'histoire dépeint les injustices subies par les gens ordinaires.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

bonheur
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirectement
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
La politique a affecté indirectement les petites entreprises.
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

force intérieure
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
Le service communautaire favorise la force intérieure chez les individus.
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.
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

envahir
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
L'armée a envahi le pays voisin.
B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

illustrer
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
Le professeur a utilisé des diagrammes pour illustrer le concept.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

ironique, sarcastique
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
Il est ironique que la caserne de pompiers ait brûlé.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

incapable
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
Il est incapable de comprendre des instructions complexes.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

inspection
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
Le bâtiment a passé l'inspection de sécurité la semaine dernière.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

insérer
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
veuillez insérer la clé dans la serrure.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

incliné
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Il est enclin à aider ceux qui sont dans le besoin.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrélévant
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
Vos erreurs passées sont irrélévantes pour cette discussion.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Révolution industrielle
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
La Révolution industrielle a marqué un changement dans les processus de production.
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.
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.
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 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

mis en œuvre
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
Les plans principaux ont été partiellement mis en œuvre.
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.
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indicateur
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
Le taux de chômage est un indicateur clé de la santé économique.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

ingestion
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Il a surveillé son apport quotidien en calories pour maintenir un régime alimentaire sain.
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.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

infecter
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
Le virus peut infecter rapidement les personnes en bonne santé.
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 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

intersection
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
L'intersection de la rue principale et de la 5e avenue est toujours occupée.
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

instruire
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
L'enseignant a instruit les élèves avec soin.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

insécuritaire
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Elle se sentait insécure par rapport à sa performance dans l'examen.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

inflation
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
L'inflation érode le pouvoir d'achat des consommateurs.
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

inégalité
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
Le thème de l'inégalité est important tout au long de l'histoire.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

imposé
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
Le gouvernement a imposé de nouvelles régulations sur l'industrie.
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

israélien
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
Elle travaille pour une entreprise israélienne.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

interface
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
L'interface utilisateur est conçue pour être intuitive et facile à utiliser.