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C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

liquide d'irrigation
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
Le médecin a utilisé un irrigant stérile pendant la procédure.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

artefact
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
Le musée a exposé des artefacts anciens d'Égypte.
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

inhérence
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
L'inhérence du risque fait partie de chaque aventure d'entreprise.
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 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

velours
Meaning
a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side
Example
The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.
Les rideaux royaux étaient faits de riche velours rouge.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
La communauté tribale a préservé sa culture pendant des siècles.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

inciter
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Il a été accusé d'inciter aux émeutes.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

rusé
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
C'est un homme politique rusé qui manipule les gens pour le pouvoir.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

havre
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
La bibliothèque est devenue un havre pour les étudiants pendant les examens.
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

affreux
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
Le temps était affreux pendant notre voyage.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

improbable; peu probable
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Il est peu probable qu'il pleuve aujourd'hui avec un ciel aussi dégagé.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

voyager
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Ils ont voyagé en Antarctique avec un grand groupe.
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

se fiancer
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
Il a été fiancé à la princesse à un jeune âge.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

incomplétude
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
L’incomplétude du rapport a causé des retards dans le projet.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

cabane
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Ils ont passé leurs vacances dans une cabane confortable près du lac.
B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

assurer
Meaning
To make certain that something will happen or be the case.
Example
Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.
Veuillez vous assurer que la porte est verrouillée avant de partir.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

passerelle
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
Le nouveau passerelle a réduit la congestion du trafic en ville.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

tissu
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Le Bangladesh est célèbre pour son industrie textile de haute qualité.
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

à travers de
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
Le train est passé à travers le tunnel.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

allocation
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
L'allocation du budget pour l'éducation doit être augmentée.
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

laconiques
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
Sa réponse laconiques a rapidement mis fin à la conversation.
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

pseudonyme
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain était le pseudonyme de Samuel Clemens.
C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

pronostic
Meaning
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
Example
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.
Le médecin a donné un pronostic positif pour la récupération du patient.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

démêler
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
Elle a essayé de démêler ses cheveux des branches.
B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

réanimer
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
Les paramédicaux ont réussi à réanimer l'homme inconscient.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

région sauvage; territoire inexploré; désert
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Ils se sont perdus dans la nature pendant trois jours.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

matchs pour déterminer le champion
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
L'équipe s'est qualifiée pour les playoffs après une saison forte.
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

concierge, gardien de bâtiment
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
Le concierge de l'école travaillait tard chaque soir pour s'assurer que les salles de classe étaient impeccables.
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

envergure
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
L'aigle a une envergure impressionnante de plus de deux mètres.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

tiroir
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Elle a mis ses bijoux dans le tiroir du dessus de la commode.
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

déprimer
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
Le temps morose a tendance à déprimer les gens.
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

compétition
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
La compétition a grandi entre les groupes linguistiques.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

à l'avance; auparavant; avant
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Nous avons tout préparé à l'avance.
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

rame
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
Le bureau a commandé dix rames de papier.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

terrain, scène
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
Le match de basket-ball aura lieu dans la nouvelle arène du centre-ville.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

témoigner
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Elle a été appelée à témoigner au tribunal sur l'accident.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

riz au lait
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Ma grand-mère prépare un délicieux riz au lait pour des occasions spéciales.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

attendu
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Le taux de chômage devrait encore diminuer.
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

examen oral
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Les épreuves de Viva Voce évaluent les compétences en communication.
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

en décomposition
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
L'odeur en décomposition fit fuir tout le monde hors de la pièce.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

joli; charmant; joyeux
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
L'enfant joli a joué joyeusement dans le jardin.
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

décadence; décomposition; pourriture
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
Le vieux bâtiment montrait des signes de décadence après des années de négligence.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

bonheur
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

vénérable; respecté
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
Le vénérable professeur enseigne à l'université depuis cinquante ans.
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

conformité
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
Les écoles attendent le respect de leurs règles et politiques.
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

définition
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
Le dictionnaire donne une définition claire du mot.
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

sauver, économiser
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
Il est important de sauver de l'argent pour les urgences.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

maina
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
L'oiseau maina a répété chaque mot que j'ai dit.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

suspendre
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Je suspends mon manteau sur le crochet.
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

sensibilité à la lumière
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
Un frottement excessif peut augmenter la sensibilité à la lumière.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

fleur de narcisse
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
Un narcisse a fleuri dans le jardin au printemps.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionnaire; imaginatif;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs était un leader visionnaire qui a révolutionné la technologie.
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

érosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
Les luttes de pouvoir conduisent souvent à l'érosion de l'humanité.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

abeille
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
L'abeille a collecté du nectar de la fleur.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

orbite
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
Le satellite maintient son orbite autour de la Terre.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/

impermissible

interdit
Meaning
Not permitted or allowed.
Example
Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.
Un tel comportement est interdit sur le lieu de travail.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

vicomte
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
Le vicomte a hérité du domaine de son père.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

remise/remboursement
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Le magasin a offert une remise sur les achats en gros.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

largeur
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
La largeur de ses connaissances a impressionné tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

imaginé, désiré
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
Il est un prétendant imaginé aux yeux de la jeune fille.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

déroutant
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
Le scientifique a trouvé les résultats déroutants.
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

loin
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
Il s'éloigna de la foule bruyante.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

sidérer
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
La complexité du puzzle a sidéré son esprit.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

indivisible
Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
L'unité du pays était indivisible malgré les différences.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

craintif
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Elle avait peur de marcher seule la nuit.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

évolution
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
La théorie de l'évolution explique comment les espèces changent au fil du temps.
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

indignation
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
La décision injuste a provoqué une indignation publique.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

prosodie
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
Le professeur a expliqué comment la prosodie affecte l'humeur d'un poème.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

après cela
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Il est parti au Canada et après cela, il a commencé une nouvelle vie.
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

grogner
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
Le chien a grogné à l'inconnu.
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

dépôt de documents; organisation des papiers
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
L'avocat a géré le dépôt de tous les documents judiciaires.
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

élément
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
Chaque élément de la liste doit être vérifié attentivement.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

studieux; dévoué à l'apprentissage
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Elle est une étudiante studieuse qui passe des heures à la bibliothèque.
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

cocktail
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Elle a commandé un cocktail au bar.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

musqué
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
Le parfum avait une fragrance musquée.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

jeune fille
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Le vieil homme a salué la petite fille chaleureusement.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

hydraté
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
Le minéral est hydraté car il contient des molécules d'eau dans sa structure.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le bateau à travers la tempête.
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 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

encoche
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Il a fait une encoche sur le bâton pour marquer les jours.
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

se débarrasser
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
J'ai besoin de débarrasser la maison de tout le désordre.
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

péon
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
Le péon du bureau a remis les dossiers à chaque département.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

piller
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
L'armée envahissante a pillé le village et a pris tous les objets précieux.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

populaire
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Ce restaurant est très populaire parmi les jeunes.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

héptarchie
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
Le livre d'histoire a décrit la héptarchie de l'Angleterre anglo-saxonne.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospectus
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
L'université a envoyé un prospectus pour attirer de nouveaux étudiants.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

prieuré
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
L'ancien prieuré a été transformé en musée.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

pollinisation
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Les papillons jouent un rôle essentiel dans la pollinisation.
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

hésiter
Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
Il a hésité pendant des heures avant de choisir un restaurant.
A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

école maternelle
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
Elle a inscrit son enfant à l'école maternelle pour se préparer à l'école primaire.
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

indicatif
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
Son ton était indicatif de sa frustration.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

antilogie
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
La déclaration du politicien a été critiquée pour son antilogie.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

touriste
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
La ville attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

complémentaire; de louange; offert gratuitement par courtoisie
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
L'hôtel offre un petit-déjeuner gratuit pour tous les invités.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

sans imagination, ordinaire
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Ses dessins étaient simples et sans imagination.
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

compresser
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
Le fichier a été compressé pour économiser de l'espace de stockage.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

réalité virtuelle
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La réalité virtuelle (VR) est largement utilisée dans les jeux et les simulations de formation.
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

assister
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
Je vais assister à la conférence la semaine prochaine.
A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

jeune; récent
Meaning
having lived for a short time; not old; recent
Example
The young tree needs more water to grow.
Le jeune arbre a besoin de plus d'eau pour grandir.
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

grand livre
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
Le comptable a mis à jour le grand livre de l'entreprise tous les jours.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

elle
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
Je l'ai vue au parc hier.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

lettré; éduqué; bien éduqué
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
C'est une personne très lettrée qui lit abondamment.
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

acarien
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
Le matelas était infesté de punaises de lit.
C1 verb /riːl/

reel

trébucher / enrouler
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Il a trébuché en arrière après avoir été frappé.
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

jouabilité
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
La jouabilité de l'équipe était innovante.
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

exponentiellement
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
L'adoption d'Internet croît de manière exponentielle dans le monde entier.
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

mettre
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
S'il vous plaît, mettez le livre sur la table.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

résistant aux intempéries
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Les matériaux utilisés sont résistants aux intempéries, assurant une longévité.
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

sphéricité
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
La sphéricité de la balle lui a permis de rouler doucement sur le sol.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

vibration
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
La vibration du téléphone m'a réveillé.
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

entrée
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
L'entrée principale du bâtiment était décorée de magnifiques fleurs.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

mémoire
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
Elle a une excellente mémoire pour les visages et les noms.
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

grenadier
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
Le grenadier se tenait fièrement devant le régiment.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

grincheux; irritable;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
Il était grincheux toute la matinée parce qu'il n'a pas bien dormi.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

héptagone
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
Le professeur de mathématiques a dessiné un héptagone au tableau.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

commode
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
Il était commode de prendre le raccourci malgré les risques.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

talent
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
La cuisine est définitivement son talent.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

relatif à la pêche
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
Il a une connaissance approfondie des techniques piscatoires et des espèces de poissons.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

incitation
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Il a été arrêté pour incitation à la violence.
B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

juge; arbitre
Meaning
a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition
Example
The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.
Le juge a soigneusement examiné toutes les preuves avant de prendre une décision.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

écriture ou dessins illégaux faits sur un mur ou une autre surface dans un lieu public
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
Les murs du métro étaient couverts de graffiti colorés créés par des artistes locaux.