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B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

junior; débutant; inférieur
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
L'employé junior était impatient d'apprendre des collègues seniors.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

quantité; nombre; volume
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
La quantité d'eau dans la bouteille est suffisante pour le voyage.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

estimer
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
L'ingénieur a estimé le coût du projet à 5 millions de dollars.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

reporter
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

gorge; trachée; partie du cou
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Il avait mal à la gorge et ne pouvait pas parler clairement.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

contraste; différence; comparaison
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
Le contraste entre la vie urbaine et la vie rurale est assez remarquable.
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

cuisinière; cuiseur
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
Le cuiseur à riz rend la cuisine plus facile.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

découverte, conclusion ou résultat obtenu après enquête
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
La scientifique a publié ses découvertes dans une revue de renom.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

bonheur
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

protéine
Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
Les protéines sont essentielles pour la construction et la réparation des tissus dans le corps.
B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

solitude
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
Elle a ressenti un profond sentiment de solitude après avoir déménagé dans la nouvelle ville.
B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

ramper
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
Le bébé a rampé à travers le sol pour atteindre le jouet.
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

embarrasser
Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
Son commentaire impoli l'a vraiment embarrassée devant tout le monde.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

éclater
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Le ballon éclate avec un bruit fort.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

innocent; pur; sans faute
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
L'enfant innocent n'avait aucune idée que ses parents préparaient une fête surprise.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

significatif
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Les réseaux sociaux ont un impact significatif sur les relations.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

au nom de
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Elle a accepté le prix au nom de son équipe.
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

agressif
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
Le vendeur a utilisé une stratégie agressive pour conclure l'affaire.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

urbain
Meaning
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
Example
Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.
Les zones urbaines ont souvent une densité de population plus élevée que les zones rurales.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Arbre généalogique
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Créer un arbre généalogique aide à comprendre l'histoire familiale.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

voler
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
C'est mal de voler aux autres.
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

gril / grille
Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
Nous avons grillé du poulet pour le dîner.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

donner
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Elle donne du sang tous les trois mois.
B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

divertissant; amusant et captivant
Meaning
providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging
Example
The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.
La performance du comédien était très divertissante et a fait rire le public.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

protéines
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Les viandes maigres et les légumineuses fournissent des protéines de haute qualité.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

ravie
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Elle était ravie du cadeau surprise.
B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

spectateur
Meaning
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
Example
The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.
Le spectateur peut changer de chaîne avec la télécommande.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

convaincre
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Elle l'a convaincu de assister à la réunion.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

cruel; pas gentil
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
C'était cruel de sa part de se moquer de son apparence.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

femme au foyer
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Elle a choisi d’être femme au foyer pour élever ses enfants.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

potentiel
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
Le potentiel d'innovation est immense.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

commumément
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Cette phrase est communément utilisée dans le langage quotidien.
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

préparé
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
Elle était bien préparée pour l’examen final.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

naviguer avec des voiles
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Ils ont navigué à travers l'océan Atlantique l'été dernier.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

applications linguistiques
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Les applications linguistiques rendent l'apprentissage plus facile.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

dépendre
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
Le succès du plan dépend de l'effort de l'équipe.
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

constant
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
Une performance constante mène au succès.
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

armé
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
La banque a été volée par des hommes armés.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

compétent
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Il est un menuisier compétent qui peut construire de beaux meubles.
B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

inspiration
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
Son voyage vers le succès est devenu une inspiration pour beaucoup.
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

influence; pouvoir
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
L'influence positive du professeur a aidé l'élève à surmonter ses difficultés d'apprentissage.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

couronne
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
La reine portait une magnifique couronne lors de la cérémonie de couronnement.
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

chômage
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
Le taux de chômage a augmenté de manière significative cette année.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

personnel
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
Le personnel à l'hôpital est très serviable.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

fer à repasser
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
J'ai besoin d'utiliser le fer à repasser pour rendre ma chemise nette pour la réunion.
B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

mourant; en train de mourir;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
La plante mourante a besoin d'eau immédiatement.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

rire
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
La pièce était remplie de rires.
B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

tunnel
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
Ils ont creusé un tunnel sous la rivière.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

senior
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
Il est le manager senior du département.
B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

thérapeute
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
Le thérapeute l'a aidé à surmonter son anxiété.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

dépense; frais;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
Les frais de voyage pour le voyage d'affaires ont été couverts par l'entreprise.
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

militaire
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
L'armée a été appelée pour assistance.
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

inscription
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
L'inscription pour l'événement se terminera demain.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

création; invention
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
La dernière création de l'artiste a été exposée à la galerie d'art moderne.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

ours polaire
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
L'ours polaire nage dans les eaux glacées de l'Arctique.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

pluriel
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
Le mot 'chats' est le pluriel de 'chat'.
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

c'est-à-dire
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
De nombreux amphibiens, c'est-à-dire des grenouilles et des salamandres, peuvent vivre à la fois dans l'eau et sur terre.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

chirurgie
Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
Elle a subi une chirurgie pour enlever la tumeur.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

char
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
Le char a traversé le champ de bataille avec une armure puissante.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

bonheur
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

pitié; sympathie;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
J'ai ressenti de la pitié pour l'homme sans abri sous la pluie.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

célibataire
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
Il a trente-cinq ans et il est toujours célibataire.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

salaire; rémunération;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
L'entreprise a augmenté le salaire minimum pour tous les travailleurs.
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

programmation
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
Il passe la plupart de son temps à apprendre la programmation informatique.
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

temple
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
Ils ont visité un ancien temple pendant leur voyage en Inde.
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

n'importe quoi
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
Arrête de dire n'importe quoi et sois sérieux !
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

réfléchir
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
Le miroir reflète son beau visage.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

champion
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Elle est devenue la championne après avoir gagné le match final.
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

décontracté et insouciant; se produisant par hasard; informel
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
Il portait des vêtements décontractés à la fête.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

exercice
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Elle fait un entraînement complet du corps chaque matin avant de travailler.
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

caissier
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
Le caissier a scanné tous les articles et a calculé le total de la facture.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

catastrophe naturelle
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
La ville côtière a été dévastée par une catastrophe naturelle.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

annonce
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Le directeur a fait une annonce importante concernant le nouveau programme.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

correction
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
L'enseignant a fait une correction dans le devoir de l'élève.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

lumière du soleil
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
La lumière du soleil ne parvient pas aux profondeurs abyssales de l'océan.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplier
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Les bactéries se multiplient rapidement dans des conditions chaudes.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

affectueux
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Elle est affectueuse envers la peinture et passe des heures devant son canevas.
B1 noun /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

Exhibition

exposition
Meaning
a public display of works of art or other items of interest
Example
The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region.
L'exposition d'art a présenté des peintures d'artistes locaux de toute la région.
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

bonheur
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

circonstances
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
Dans des circonstances normales, elle serait déjà arrivée.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

magique
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
Le coucher du soleil sur les montagnes etait un spectacle magique.
B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

petit-fils ou petite-fille
Meaning
the child of one's son or daughter
Example
They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.
Ils adorent passer du temps avec leur petit-fils ou petite-fille le week-end.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

sans-abri
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
L'organisation aide les sans-abri à trouver un abri.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

proverbe
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Il y a un vieux proverbe qui dit que c'est la pratique qui rend parfait.
B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

logement
Meaning
Lodging; room and board; places to stay.
Example
The students had proper accommodations.
Les étudiants avaient un logement adéquat.
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

adorer
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
Elle adore sa petite sœur.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

expérimenter
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Les voyageurs vivent l'excitation de l'aventure.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

diamant
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Elle portait une bague en diamant a son doigt.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

écriture manuscrite
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Son écriture manuscrite est très soignée et facile à lire.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

région; zone; territoire
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Cette région est célèbre pour sa production de vin.
B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

comparaison
Meaning
the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
Example
The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.
Le professeur a fait une comparaison entre les deux poèmes pour montrer leurs styles différents.
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 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

facteur
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
Le temps est un facteur important dans la production des cultures.
B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

tendu / temps grammatical
Meaning
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
Example
She felt tense before the interview.
Elle se sentait tendue avant l'entretien.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

championnat
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
Le championnat aura lieu le mois prochain.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

navigation à voile
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Nous sommes allés faire de la voile sur le lac pendant l'été.
B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

origine
Meaning
the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source
Example
Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.
Les scientifiques étudient l'origine de l'univers.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

peu aimable
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
Le propriétaire du magasin semblait peu aimable envers les nouveaux clients.
B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

citoyens
Meaning
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
Example
Citizens must follow pollution regulations.
Les citoyens doivent respecter les réglementations sur la pollution.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

richesse
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
La création de richesse implique la construction d'actifs qui rapportent pendant que vous dormez.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

responsabilité
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Prendre la responsabilité de ses actions est un signe de maturité.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

travail physique ou mental
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
La construction a nécessité des mois de travail acharné pour être terminée.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

établi
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
La démocratie a été établie sous une forte direction.
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

président
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
Le président assure l'intégrité des procédures.
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

spécialiste
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Elle a consulté un spécialiste du cœur à propos de son état.
B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

crucial
Meaning
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Example
Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.
La tolérance aux pannes est cruciale pour la fiabilité.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

magicien
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Le magicien a sorti un lapin de son chapeau.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

maquillage
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Elle a appliqué du maquillage avant la fête.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

auditeur
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Elle est une bonne auditrice qui comprend toujours les problèmes des autres.
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

petit pain
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
J'ai acheté des pains frais à la boulangerie ce matin.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

boxeur; boxer
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
Le boxeur s'entraînait dur chaque matin avant le championnat.
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

participants
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
Les participants profiteront des vues à couper le souffle.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

bulle
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Les enfants ont poursuivi les bulles dans l'air.
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

résolution, décision
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
La résolution du problème nécessite une planification et une action minutieuses.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

réchauffement
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Le réchauffement s'accélère en raison des gaz à effet de serre.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

exception
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
La plupart des étudiants ont réussi l'examen, à l'exception de quelques-uns qui étaient absents.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

ver
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
L'oiseau a attrapé un ver du sol du jardin.
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

tas
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Il a mis les livres en tas sur la table.
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

à l'origine
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
À l'origine, elle voulait être médecin.
B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

retraite
Meaning
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
Example
He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.
Il prévoit sa retraite après 40 ans de service.
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

féliciter
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
Je veux te féliciter pour ta promotion.