C2 noun
Kinsfolk
famille, proches
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/
truncated
raccourci
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
La réunion a été raccourcie en raison des contraintes de temps.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/
Bullet
balle
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
La balle a raté sa cible et a frappé le mur.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/
verbatim
mot pour mot ou littéralement
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Elle a répété ses instructions mot pour mot pour éviter les erreurs.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/
Guilt
culpabilité
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Elle a ressenti une culpabilité accablante après avoir oublié l'anniversaire de sa mère.
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/
grove
bosquet / petit verger
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
Ils marchaient à travers le verger d'oranges.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/
Unanimity
unanimité
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
Le comité a atteint l'unanimité sur la nouvelle politique.
C1 noun /sɪv/
sieve
passoire
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Elle a utilisé une passoire pour filtrer les pâtes.
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti
volatility
volatilité
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
La volatilité du marché boursier rend l’investissement risqué.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/
lilliputian
très petit
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
Le village modèle était rempli de petites maisons.
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/
Fruitless
inutile; vain; futile;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
Après des heures de recherche, leurs efforts se sont avérés inutiles.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/
startle
surprendre
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Le bruit fort a surpris les enfants.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
impulsive
impulsif, spontané
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
Elle a pris une décision impulsive d'acheter la voiture.
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/
disquietude
inquiétude
Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
Ses pas incessants montraient son inquiétude intérieure.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/
Finally
enfin
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Après des années de travail acharné, elle a enfin atteint son objectif.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/
inscrutable
bonheur
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
dictatorial
dictatorial
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Son style dictatorial le rendait impopulaire parmi ses collègues.
B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/
Arrogance
arrogance
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Son arrogance l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses collègues.
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/
indolent
paresseux
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
Le chat paresseux a dormi au soleil toute l'après-midi.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
humdrum
monotone
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
Elle en avait marre de la routine monotone de la vie de bureau.
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/
icily
glacialement
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
Elle a répondu glaciellement à sa question.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/
Haughty
arrogant; hautain
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Elle lui lança un regard arrogant et s'éloigna.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/
Reformer
réformateur
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Le réformateur social a consacré sa vie à améliorer l'éducation pour tous les enfants.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/
somber
sombre
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Les funérailles avaient une atmosphère sombre.
B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/
attach
joindre
Meaning
to join or fasten something to another thing
Example
Please attach the document to the email before sending.
Veuillez joindre le document à l'e-mail avant de l'envoyer.
C2 verb /beɪst/
baste
verser ou badigeonner de la graisse fondue, du jus ou du liquide sur la viande pendant la cuisson pour la garder humide
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
Elle a badigeonné la dinde toutes les 30 minutes pour la garder juteuse.
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/
hustle
travailler dur / bouger rapidement
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
Elle a dû travailler dur pour terminer le projet à temps.
A1 noun /tiː/
Tea
thé
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Nous buvons du thé chaque matin au petit-déjeuner.
A2 noun /brʌʃ/
Brush
brosse
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
Je me brosse les dents chaque matin avec une brosse douce.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/
concur
convenir
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Je suis d'accord avec votre opinion sur cette question.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/
hardware
matériel informatique
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
L'entreprise a mis à jour son matériel informatique pour améliorer les performances.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/
bestrew
répandre
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Le sol était couvert de feuilles d'automne.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/
desiccate
dessécher
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
Le soleil chaud peut rapidement dessécher les plantes dans le désert.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/
antipodes
antipodes
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
L'Australie et la Grande-Bretagne sont souvent considérées comme des antipodes l'une de l'autre.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li
scholarly
érudit
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Il a écrit un article érudit sur la philosophie ancienne.
A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/
require
nécessiter
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
Ce travail nécessite d'excellentes compétences en communication.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/
acolyte
acolyte
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
Le sénateur est arrivé avec un petit groupe d'acolytes qui s'occupaient de la presse.
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
lubrication
lubrification
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
La lubrification des yeux est essentielle pour le bien-être.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/
streak
trace ou ligne; se déplacer très rapidement dans une direction spécifiée
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Un éclair a traversé le ciel nocturne.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
thinking
réflexion
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Sa réflexion était claire et précise.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/
inferior
inférieur
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Ce matériau est inférieur à celui que nous avons utilisé auparavant.
B2 verb /roʊm/
roam
erré
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
Les animaux sauvages errent librement dans la forêt.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/
Parakeet
perruche
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
La perruche verte a appris à dire bonjour.
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/
abate
diminuer
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
La tempête a commencé à diminuer après minuit.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/
distention
distension
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
Le patient s'est plaint de douleurs abdominales et de distension.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/
Childlike
enfantin; innocent et confiant; pur et simple
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Elle a conservé une étonnement enfantin pour le monde autour d'elle.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/
instate
installer
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
Le conseil a décidé de l'instaurer en tant que nouveau directeur.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/
Queer
étrange; inhabituel; particulier
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
La vieille maison avait une atmosphère étrange qui rendait les visiteurs mal à l'aise.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/
smolder
fumer lentement
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Le feu a fumé lentement pendant des heures avant de s'éteindre.
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/
pundit
expert
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
Les experts politiques ont débattu des résultats des élections à la télévision.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/
Nippy
froid; frais; rapide et agile en mouvement
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
Il fait assez froid dehors aujourd'hui, tu devrais porter une veste.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/
jollity
allégresse
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
Le mariage était plein de joie et de rires.
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/
fish
bonheur
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/
titular
titulaire
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Elle est la titulaire du comité, mais les décisions sont prises par le coordinateur.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/
outset
début
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Depuis le début, le projet semblait ambitieux mais réalisable.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/
marsupial
mammifère qui porte et nourrit ses petits dans une poche
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
Le kangourou est un marsupial bien connu.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/
Value
valeur; prix; importance
Meaning
the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth
Example
This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.
Ce vase ancien a une grande valeur sentimentale pour notre famille.
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz
keystone species
espèce clé
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
Les loups sont une espèce clé qui régule les populations de proies.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/
Audacious
audacieux
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Son plan audacieux de gravir la montagne sans équipement approprié a choqué tout le monde.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/
socially
socialement
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Il est très actif socialement et assiste à de nombreux événements.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/
palmy
prospère / glorieux
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
Il se souvenait souvent des jours prospères de sa jeunesse.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/
gruesome
horrible
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
La police a découvert une scène de crime horrible.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/
parquetry
l'art de poser des planchers en parquet
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
L'artisan s'est spécialisé dans la parqueterie pour les maisons de luxe.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/
badger
importuner, harceler
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Le journaliste a continué à importuner le politicien avec des questions.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
violate
violer
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Se garer ici viole les régulations de la ville.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/
institute
institut
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
L'université a décidé d'instituer de nouvelles règles pour la bibliothèque.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/
illuminati
illuminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
De nombreuses théories du complot impliquent les Illuminati comme un groupe secret contrôlant le monde.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/
externally
externe
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Le bâtiment semblait externe, mais à l'intérieur, il était assez vieux.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/
odoriferous
parfumé
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
Le jardin était rempli de fleurs parfumées.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/
Pan-American
Panaméricain
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
Les Jeux panaméricains rassemblent des athlètes de tout le continent.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/
tatty
usé
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Le canapé semblait vieux et usé après des années d'utilisation.
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz
atrocities
atrocités
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Les atrocités ont choqué la communauté internationale.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/
Irrespective
indifférent; sans tenir compte
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Tous les étudiants seront traités de manière égale, indépendamment de leurs antécédents.
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/
prey
proie
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Les lions chassent les zèbres dans la nature.
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/
Nebulous
vague; flou; nébuleux
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Ses projets pour l'avenir restent nébuleux et flous.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/
Slippery
glissant
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
Le sol mouillé était très glissant après le nettoyage.
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Indication
indication; signe
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
Les nuages sombres étaient une indication claire qu'une tempête approchait de la région.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/
congenital
congénital
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
L'enfant est né avec une malformation cardiaque congénitale.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/
discover
découvrir
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Les scientifiques ont découvert une nouvelle planète l'année dernière.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/
Rocky
rocheux; instable; difficile
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
Le chemin rocailleux rendait la randonnée difficile pour les touristes.
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/
Lunar
lunaire
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
L'éclipse lunaire était visible hier soir.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/
velocity
vélocité
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Les trains à grande vitesse réduisent considérablement le temps de voyage.
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/
relic
relique
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
Le musée a exposé des reliques de la civilisation ancienne.
A1 noun /trɪp/
trip
voyage
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
Ils ont fait un voyage dans les montagnes l'été dernier.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/
industrious
travailleur
Meaning
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
Example
She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.
Elle est une étudiante travailleuse qui termine toujours ses devoirs à temps.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/
barricade
barricade
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Les manifestants ont construit une barricade à travers la rue.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/
embolism
embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Le patient a souffert d'une embolie pulmonaire fatale.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/
maneuver
manœuvre / habileté
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
Le pilote a manœuvré l'avion à travers la tempête.
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/
Rudimentary
de base; élémentaire; sous-développé; dans les premiers stades du développement
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
Elle a seulement des connaissances rudimentaires du français.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/
Spotted
tacheté; marqué; vu
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
Le léopard tacheté s'est déplacé silencieusement à travers la jungle.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/
maleficent
maléfique
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
La sorcière maléfique a maudit la jeune princesse.
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/
Assertive
assuré; affirmé
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
Elle est très assertive lorsqu'elle parle lors des réunions.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/
burnish
lustrer
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Il a lustré la vieille table jusqu'à ce qu'elle brille.
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/
Transparent
transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
L'entreprise maintient des pratiques commerciales transparentes.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/
headstrong
têtu
Meaning
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
Example
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
L'enfant têtu a refusé d'écouter qui que ce soit.
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən
fluctuation
fluctuation
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
Le marché boursier connaît des fluctuations fréquentes.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/
Alligator
alligator
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
L'alligator se prélassait au soleil sur la rive du fleuve.
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/
Culture
culture
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
Apprendre différentes cultures nous aide à comprendre et à apprécier la diversité.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/
sisterhood
sororité
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Le mouvement féministe a créé un fort sentiment de sororité parmi les femmes.
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/
ovation
ovation
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
L'acteur a reçu une ovation debout après sa performance.
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/
Latitude
latitude
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
L'appareil GPS a montré nos coordonnées exactes de latitude et de longitude sur la carte.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/
Petti-coat
jupon
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Elle portait un jupon blanc sous sa robe.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/
unroll
dérouler
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Elle a déroulé la carte sur la table pour trouver l’itinéraire.
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/
bevy
troupe, groupe
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
Un groupe de cygnes flottait sur le lac.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/
Nominal
nominal; très petit
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
Il a payé seulement des frais nominaux pour l'adhésion car il était étudiant.
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.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/
after
après
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
Nous sommes allés manger une glace après le film.
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/
ashen
pâle
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
Son visage est devenu pâle lorsqu'il a entendu la terrible nouvelle.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/
Voluble
bavard; volubile
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
Le vendeur bavard a parlé pendant des heures de ses produits.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/
Lethal
fatal; mortel;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Le venin du serpent est fatal pour les humains s'il n'est pas traité immédiatement.
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
emotionally
émotionnellement
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
Elle est devenue émotionnellement attachée à son animal de compagnie.
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/
transact
effectuer
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
Les clients peuvent effectuer leurs transactions bancaires en ligne.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/
conservatory
serre / école de musique et d'art
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
Ils ont cultivé des plantes exotiques dans la serre.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/
unhonoured
déshonoré
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
Il s’est senti déshonoré lorsque ses années de service ont été ignorées.
A1 noun /breɪk/
break
pause
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
Les courtes pauses rafraîchissent votre esprit.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/
slow
lent
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
La voiture roulait lentement dans la rue.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/
Jumbo
exceptionnellement grand; gigantesque
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
Le jet jumbo a été retardé à l'aéroport.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/
Catechu
catechu
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
L'extrait de catechu est couramment utilisé dans la médecine traditionnelle.
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/
ranks
rangs
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
Il a rapidement grimpé dans les rangs de l'armée.