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A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

juste; droit; approprié
Meaning
fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate
Example
The judge made a just decision in the case.
Le juge a pris une décision juste dans l'affaire.
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

hall d'entrée
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
Les invités ont attendu dans le hall de l'hôtel avant de s'enregistrer.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasif
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
Le médecin a expliqué que la procédure était peu invasive.
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

graisse
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
Trop de graisse dans votre alimentation peut être malsain.
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

expulser
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
Le propriétaire a décidé d'expulser les locataires pour non-paiement du loyer.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

astucieux ou perspicace
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Ses observations astucieuses ont aidé à résoudre le problème complexe.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

garde-manger
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
Le garde-manger était plein de pain frais et de fromage.
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

persévérer
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
Il persévéra à travers de nombreux échecs avant de réussir.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

serment
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
Le médecin a prêté serment pour aider les patients.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

trois copies
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
Les documents ont été préparés en triplicata pour un usage officiel.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catastrophe humanitaire
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerre a créé une catastrophe humanitaire.
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

juif
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
Il est juif par héritage et suit les coutumes juives.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

distinctif
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
Le restaurant est connu pour ses saveurs distinctives.
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

jambe
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Il s'est blessé à la jambe en jouant au football.
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

entrave
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
Le prisonnier a été enchaîné avant d'être emmené au tribunal.
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

a cassé; sans argent
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
J’ai cassé mon téléphone hier soir et maintenant je suis sans argent.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

détournement de fonds
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
Le comptable a été arrêté pour détournement de fonds de l'entreprise.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

appauvrir
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
La longue guerre a appauvri toute la nation.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

pardon; excuse;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Je vous demande pardon pour avoir interrompu la réunion.
B2 noun jiːld

yield

rendement, revenu
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
L'investissement a généré des rendements élevés l'année dernière.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

trébucher
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Il a trébuché sur le pavé inégal.
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

affecté; touché
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
Les zones touchées par les inondations ont besoin d'une assistance immédiate.
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

fluidité
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
La fluidité des mouvements de la danseuse était envoûtante.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

premier martyr
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
Saint Étienne est connu comme le protomartyr du christianisme.
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

contrôleur
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
Le contrôleur de jeu a facilité le jeu du jeu vidéo.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

cuivre
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Le cuivre est un bon conducteur d'électricité.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

soutenir
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
La famille soutiendra leur fils dans ses études.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

locomotive
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
L'ancienne locomotive à vapeur a été restaurée pour le musée.
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

instable
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
Elle est connue pour son tempérament instable.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

soldat
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
Le soldat a marché fièrement avec son unité.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

pinces
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Utilisez les pinces pour retirer le charbon chaud en toute sécurité.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

amarrer / terrain ouvert
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Les marins ont amarré le bateau au quai.
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

cortège funèbre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Un cortège de pleureurs a suivi le corbillard jusqu'au cimetière.
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

érudition
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
Son érudition en histoire a impressionné tout le public.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

imprégner / rendre enceinte
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
Le scientifique a utilisé une méthode pour imprégner le matériau de résine.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

représentant
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Elle a voté par procuration lors de la réunion.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

reprise
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
L'acteur a repris son rôle dans la suite.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

relatif à la croissance ou aux processus fondamentaux de la vie
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
Le patient est resté dans un état végétatif après l'accident.
C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

épistolaire
Meaning
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
Example
The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.
Le roman est écrit dans un style épistolaire, composé de lettres échangées entre les personnages.
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

réclamer des vies
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
La pollution sur le lieu de travail réclame des milliers de vies chaque année.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

relatif à la structure et à la formation des mots
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
L'analyse morphologique aide l'IA à comprendre la structure des mots.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolérant
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Il est très tolérant envers les croyances des autres.
B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

attachement
Meaning
a strong feeling of affection or connection
Example
The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.
L'attachement qu'il ressentait pour sa ville natale était incontestable.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

lâcheté
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Sa lâcheté l'a empêché de prendre la parole.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

en cours
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
Il y a plusieurs nouveaux projets en cours dans l'entreprise.
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

tortilla
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
Elle a enveloppé les légumes dans une tortilla chaude.
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

tenter de convertir
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
Ils ont essayé de prosélytiser les villageois avec leurs nouvelles idées.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

rugueux et irrégulier; avec une surface irrégulière; fort et robuste
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
Les randonneurs ont traversé le terrain accidenté de la montagne.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

philosopher
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
Il aime philosopher sur la vie et son sens.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

haricot
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Nous avons planté des haricots verts dans notre jardin de légumes ce printemps.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

contrebalancer
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
Les avantages de la nouvelle politique contrebalancent ses inconvénients.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

solubilité
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
La solubilité du sel dans l'eau est élevée.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

physique
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Les composants physiques forment la base du système.
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

contusion, ecchymose
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
Le boxeur avait plusieurs contusions après le match.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

miraculeux; étonnant; extraordinaire
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Sa récupération miraculeuse a étonné tous les médecins.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

contamination par les métaux
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
La contamination par les métaux présente de graves risques pour la santé.
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

blesser
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
Mon dos me fait mal après être resté assis trop longtemps.
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

relatif à un schéma ou bref
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
L'ingénieur a fourni un diagramme schématique du projet.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

chef-d'œuvre
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
La Joconde est considérée comme l'une des plus grandes œuvres d'art de tous les temps.
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

conférencier
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
Le conférencier a expliqué la théorie avec des exemples clairs.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

disputer
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Les deux voisins se sont disputés pendant des heures au sujet de la ligne de propriété.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

bathymétrie
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
La bathymétrie est essentielle pour comprendre la topographie océanique.
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

condamner
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Les dirigeants ont condamné les actions comme inhumaines.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

superflu
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Son discours contenait trop de détails superflus.
B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

répondre
Meaning
to give an answer or reply; to react to something
Example
Please respond to my email as soon as possible.
Veuillez répondre à mon e-mail dès que possible.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

incivilisé; sans éducation
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Son comportement incivilisé a embarrassé tout le monde à la fête.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

bizarre
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Il a raconté une histoire bizarre que personne ne pouvait croire.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

traduction
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
Elle a terminé la traduction du livre en deux mois.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

suffisance
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
La suffisance de l'approvisionnement alimentaire est essentielle pour la survie.
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

ce que quelqu'un mérite, en particulier une punition ou une récompense
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Il a enfin eu ce qu'il méritait pour avoir triché à l'examen.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

description
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Sa description était vivante.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

militant
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
Le militant a organisé une manifestation contre la pollution.
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
Nous avons pris un taxi pour le restaurant.
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

faire une tournée
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
Le groupe fera une tournée dans plusieurs villes cet été.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

fatigué; épuisé
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
Elle se sentait fatiguée après avoir travaillé douze heures d'affilée.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

vélo / cycle
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
Elle va à l'école à vélo tous les jours.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

enceinte; significatif
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
Elle a annoncé qu'elle était enceinte de trois mois.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

insipide
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
La soupe était complètement insipide et avait besoin de plus de condiments.
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

avorter; annuler
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
Le pilote a décidé d’avorter la mission à cause du mauvais temps.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

colons
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Les colons sont arrivés dans la nouvelle ville et ont commencé à construire des maisons.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

affectueusement
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Elle a étreint sa grand-mère affectueusement.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

échantillon
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
Le médecin a pris un échantillon de sang pour les tests.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

sceptique
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Elle était sceptique à propos du nouveau plan.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

oiseau phénix
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
La légende dit que le phénix renaît de ses cendres tous les 500 ans.
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

autarcie, autosuffisance
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
Certaines nations visent l'autarcie pour réduire leur dépendance aux importations.
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

destin
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
La rencontrer ce jour-là a ressemblé à un pur destin.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

non essentiel
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
Le rapport supprime les détails non essentiels pour rester concentré.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

excursion
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Ils ont fait une belle excursion à la plage le week-end dernier.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

comestible
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
Le panier de pique-nique était plein de délicieuses comestibles.
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

effectuer
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
L'équipe réalise le projet avec succès.
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

éternel; sans fin; immortel; perpétuel
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
Leur amour semblait éternel et incassable.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

notoire
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Cette région est notoire pour son taux de criminalité élevé.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

match d'entraînement
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
L'équipe a joué un match d'entraînement avant que la saison officielle commence.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

impondérable
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
Le résultat des élections dépend de nombreux facteurs impondérables.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

décollage
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
Le décollage de l'avion a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.
B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

adolescent
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
He's a teenager who loves sports.
Il est un adolescent qui aime le sport.
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

camping
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
De nombreuses familles font du camping pendant les vacances.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

reconnaissance
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
Elle a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa contribution au projet.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

héréditaire; transmis par les ancêtres
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
La maladie héréditaire s'est transmise à travers les générations.
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

ressusciter
Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
Les médecins ont essayé de ressusciter le patient après l'attaque cardiaque.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

voleur
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Le voleur a été arrêté après une poursuite policière rapide.
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

détachement
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
La philosophie bouddhiste encourage le détachement des désirs matériels.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

membres
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Les membres collaborent pour finaliser les décisions de recrutement.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

heureusement
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Heureusement, elle est arrivée juste à temps pour la réunion.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

féminin
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Elle a un style de vêtement très féminin.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

égratigner, gratter
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Il s'est éraflé le genou en jouant au football.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

monnaie
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Des systèmes de monnaie duale ont été proposés.
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

catalogue
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
La bibliothèque a décidé de cataloguer tous les nouveaux livres numériquement.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

givre
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Les arbres étaient recouverts de givre blanc après la nuit froide.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

expertise
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Son expertise en design graphique est largement reconnue.
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

vif; animé; joyeux
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
Les enfants ont eu une discussion animée sur leurs livres préférés.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

exécuteur testamentaire
Meaning
A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.
Example
The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.
L'exécuteur a géré la succession conformément aux souhaits du défunt.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

crépuscule; tombée de la nuit
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Ils marchaient sur la plage pendant le crépuscule, regardant le coucher du soleil.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

captivant
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
Elle a donné un discours captivant sur le changement climatique.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

dévoué
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
Il est un croyant dévoué qui prie chaque jour.
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

confesseur
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
Le confesseur écouta patiemment l'homme troublé.
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

choisir
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
Veuillez choisir votre couleur préférée dans la palette.
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

district
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Elle vit dans le district nord de la ville.
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

malade; nauséeux; malade
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
Elle est restée chez elle du travail car elle se sentait malade.