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B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

bijoutier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
Le bijoutier a fabriqué une belle bague en or.
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

gauche
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
Il a tourné à gauche au carrefour.
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

respectivement; dans l'ordre donné; séparément et dans l'ordre déjà mentionné
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John et Mary ont respectivement 25 et 30 ans.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

perméer, envahir, se propager
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
Le parfum des fleurs fraîches a pénétré toute la pièce.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

dévoué
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Elle est une mère dévouée qui met toujours ses enfants en premier.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

liqueur sucrée
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Elle a servi un petit verre de liqueur de cerise après le dîner.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabrication
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Le pays investit massivement dans le secteur de la fabrication.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

dépression
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
Elle était assise dans un état de dépression après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

gentillesse
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Sa gentillesse le rendait populaire parmi ses collègues.
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

âge
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
Elle a demandé son âge poliment.
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

hausser les épaules
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
Il haussait les épaules lorsqu'on lui posait des questions sur le fichier manquant.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

se moquer de
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Les étudiants se sont moqués de son accent pendant le cours.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

porte-parole
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Le porte-parole a pris la parole lors de la conférence de presse au nom de l'entreprise.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

condonner
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
Le responsable a refusé de condoner le harcèlement sur le lieu de travail.
A2 noun ˈen.ə.dʒi

energy

énergie
Meaning
Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
Example
Clean energy sources help reduce pollution.
Les sources d'énergie propre aident à réduire la pollution.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

décourager
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Les lettres de rejet constantes ont commencé à décourager le jeune écrivain.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

citron vert
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Ajoutez une tranche de citron vert à votre boisson.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

réceptif
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
Elle était réceptive aux commentaires de ses collègues.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

diminuer
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Avec le temps, son influence dans l'entreprise a commencé à diminuer.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

inéligible; non qualifié; inapte
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
Les étudiants avec de mauvaises notes sont inéligibles pour le programme de bourses.
B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

réflexion
Meaning
Serious thought or consideration about something.
Example
The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.
La réflexion du passé remplit son cœur de tristesse.
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

dépasser
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
Le jeune cavalier a réussi à dépasser ses concurrents dans la course.
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

bravoure
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
La bravoure de nos soldats est inoubliable.
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 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

traditionnellement
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
Le Bangladesh est traditionnellement connu pour son hospitalité.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

armoire
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Elle garde ses manteaux d'hiver dans l'armoire près de la porte.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psychologue
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Le psychologue l'a aidé à faire face à son anxiété.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

inhospitalier
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
Le désert est un environnement inhospitalier pour la plupart des plantes.
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

diligence
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
Le succès nécessite de la patience et de la diligence.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

percolateur à café
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
Elle a préparé une tasse de café frais en utilisant le percolateur.
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

ordinaire
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
Elle a essayé d'échapper à sa routine ordinaire en voyageant.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

liturgie
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
Le prêtre a suivi la liturgie pendant la messe du dimanche.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

canot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Ils ont ramé le canot jusqu'au yacht.
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

guérillero
Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
Les combattants guérilleros ont utilisé des embuscades pour attaquer les positions ennemies.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

impliquable
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
Le sens de la déclaration n'est pas directement clair, mais il est impliquable à partir du contexte.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

cryptographique
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Les banques utilisent la technologie cryptographique pour sécuriser les transactions.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organisé
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Une approche organisée du travail augmente la productivité et réduit le stress.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

opéra
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Nous avons regardé un bel opéra au théâtre hier soir.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

ombragé; suspect; malhonnête;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
Le commerçant ombragé a conclu une affaire suspecte.
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

biscuit
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
Les enfants aiment manger des biscuits au chocolat avec du lait.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

fatigué et préoccupé
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Son visage fatigué révélait des années de lutte.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

acier
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Le bâtiment a été fait en acier pour garantir sa durabilité.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordonné; propre
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
Elle garde sa chambre très ordonnée et propre.
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

huileux; recouvert d'huile; gras
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
Sa peau huileuse a besoin de soins spéciaux.
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

paillasson
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
Veuillez essuyer vos pieds sur le paillasson avant d'entrer dans la maison.
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

se répandre
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
L'odeur des fleurs fraîches a envahi toute la pièce.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

agriculture durable
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Les pratiques d'agriculture durable protègent l'environnement tout en assurant la sécurité alimentaire.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

intrusion non autorisée
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
L'entreprise a détecté une intrusion dans son serveur.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

eau salée
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Les olives ont été conservées dans de l'eau salée pour les garder fraîches.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

léger et insouciant
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Elle a donné un discours léger lors de la fête.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

météo inclemente
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
Le match a été annulé à cause du mauvais temps.
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

fluctuer
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
Les prix des actions fluctuent en raison des conditions du marché.
C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

facturer moins
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
Le commerçant m'a accidentellement facturé moins pour les courses.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

brusquement
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Elle a rejeté la suggestion brusquement.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

ingénieux
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
Ses idées ingénieuses ont transformé la physique moderne.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Relatif à l'oxydation
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
Le stress excessif peut entraîner des dommages oxydatifs dans les cellules.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

émouvant, poignant
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
La fin du film était tellement émouvante que beaucoup dans le public ont été émus aux larmes.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
Le pays est politiquement divisé entre deux grands partis.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

liquéfiant
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
Le chimiste a expliqué comment le liquide fonctionnait dans l'expérience.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

dentifrice
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Il a acheté un nouveau dentifrice à base de plantes à la pharmacie.
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

pathétique; lamentable
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
Son effort pathétique pour s'excuser a empiré les choses.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

manque de sommeil
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Le manque de sommeil peut avoir un impact grave sur la santé mentale.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

lévrier
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
Le lévrier a gagné la course sur la piste pour chiens.
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

couper, rompre des relations
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Il a dû rompre ses liens avec l'entreprise après le différend.
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

belle femme
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
Elle était la belle du bal ce soir-là.
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

plat
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
Veuillez mettre le riz dans le plat avant de servir.
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

probabilité
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
Il y a une forte probabilité de pluie demain.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

gesticulations
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Ses gesticulations énergiques ont rendu le discours plus captivant.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

canoë
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Ils ont pagayé leur canoë dans le ruisseau paisible.
C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

corroboration
Meaning
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
Example
The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.
Les documents ont fourni une forte corroboration de ses affirmations.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

articuler
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Elle a pu articuler ses idées pendant la réunion.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

carnet
Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
Elle a ouvert son carnet pour noter quelques idees.
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

rémunérer
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
L'entreprise rémunérera équitablement les employés pour leurs heures supplémentaires.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

reste; ce qui reste
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
Le reste de la nourriture a été stocké dans le réfrigérateur.
C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

graines de pavot
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
Les graines de pavot sont saupoudrées sur les pains et utilisées dans les currys bengalis.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

petite fiole
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
Le médecin lui a donné un flacon de médicament.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

fermentation, changement chimique par levures ou bactéries
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
La fermentation des raisins produit du vin.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

divulgation
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
La divulgation de l'état financier de l'entreprise a été retardée.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

moment opportun
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
Un bon moment est essentiel dans les négociations commerciales.
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.
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.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

retirer
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Elle doit retirer de l'argent de la banque.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajuster
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Nous devons ajuster légèrement le design.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

asafoetida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Une pincée d'asafoetida ajoute une saveur distinctive au curry de lentilles.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilégié
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Elle vient d'un milieu privilégié avec de nombreuses opportunités.
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

insignifiance
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
Il ressentait un sentiment d'insignifiance dans l'immensité de l'univers.
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

gratte-ciel
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Le nouveau gratte-ciel domine la ligne d'horizon de la ville.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

arracher
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
Le chirurgien a dû arracher le tissu endommagé pendant l'opération.
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.
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

poubelle; déchets
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
Il a nettoyé le garage et a jeté toutes les vieilles poubelles.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

éternuer
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
J'ai dû éternuer pendant la réunion.
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

laver les vêtements / dissimuler l'origine de l'argent obtenu illégalement
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
Elle a lavé tous les vêtements sales dimanche.
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

pensée critique
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
La pensée critique aide à prendre des décisions éclairées.
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

piano
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
La petite fille a pratiqué le piano pendant une heure chaque jour.
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

masculin
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
L'école a plus de professeurs masculins que de professeurs féminins.
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

hermétique
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
Le médicament a été conservé dans un conteneur hermétique.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

collant
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Le bonbon est trop collant pour être mangé à la main.
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

collier
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
Elle portait un joli collier en diamant à la fête.
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

légèreté; frivolité; manque de respect
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
La légèreté dans la salle d'audience était inappropriée.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

métro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Le métro relie toutes les principales zones de la ville de manière efficace.
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

dollar
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
J'ai besoin de cinq dollars pour acheter ce livre.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

appareils électroménagers
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Les appareils électroménagers modernes améliorent la commodité.
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

flotter dans l'air
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
L'odeur du pain frais flottait dans la cuisine.
A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

important
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
Le changement climatique est une préoccupation majeure pour le monde.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

herbeux
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
Le champ herbeux s'étendait à perte de vue.
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

usufruit
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
Le locataire avait l'usufruit de la terre mais pas sa propriété.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

phrases
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Apprenez des phrases courantes pour un usage quotidien.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

lié aux femmes, côté maternel
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Elle venait du côté maternel d'une famille noble.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

méprisant, dédaigneux
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
Elle lui lança un regard méprisant.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historien
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
L'historien a donné une conférence sur les civilisations anciennes.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

disjoncteur (quelque chose qui casse, une vague de mer qui se brise en mousse près du rivage, ou un appareil qui interrompt un circuit électrique)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
Le disjoncteur a sauté pendant la tempête, coupant l'électricité.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

monopoliser
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
L'entreprise a essayé de monopoliser le marché.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

bonheur
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

sorcellerie
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
Dans les temps anciens, de nombreuses personnes croyaient à la sorcellerie.
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

armes
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
Les soldats ont emporté leurs armes à la bataille.
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

moraliste et prétentieux
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
Il semblait moraliste et prétentieux lorsqu'il corrigeait les manières de tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

incomplet
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Les détails du projet étaient encore incomplets.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

fente
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Insérez la carte dans la fente pour ouvrir la porte.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

lèvre
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Elle a appliqué du rouge à lèvres sur ses lèvres avant la fête.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

sécurité
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
La sécurité alimentaire est essentielle pour la survie humaine.
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

gilet
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
Il portait un gilet noir avec son costume.