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C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

ralentir ou être en retard
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
L'ordinateur ancien a tendance à ralentir lorsqu'il exécute de nouveaux logiciels.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

ligature
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
Le médecin a utilisé une ligature pour arrêter le saignement.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

une grande voiture de luxe conduite par un chauffeur
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
La mariée est arrivée dans une limousine blanche.
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

apaiser
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
La musique douce a endormi le bébé.
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

dans le sens de la longueur; selon la direction la plus longue
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Pliez le papier dans le sens de la longueur pour le rendre plus facile à transporter.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

propriétaire
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
Le propriétaire a accepté de réparer le système de chauffage cassé avant l'arrivée de l'hiver.
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

lexique
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
Un traducteur doit avoir un vaste lexique des deux langues.
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

mentir, être allongé
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
Le livre est sur la table.
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

poser
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
Veuillez poser le livre sur la table.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

désinvolte ou paresseux
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Son attitude désinvolte envers le travail agaçait son patron.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

poireau
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
La soupe était faite avec des pommes de terre et des poireaux.
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

récemment; dernièrement;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
Je ne l'ai pas vu récemment, mais j'ai entendu qu'il avait un nouveau travail.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

effet de levier
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
L'effet de levier amplifie vos efforts et augmente l'échelle de votre travail.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

le plus récent
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
Elle a partagé les mises à jour les plus récentes avec l’équipe.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

paquebot
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
Le luxueux paquebot a accosté au port hier.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

s'occuper de
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Elle s'occupe de son frère cadet pendant que leurs parents travaillent.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

loisir; temps libre
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
Elle aime lire des livres pendant son temps libre.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

jargon spécialisé
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
Le manuel était écrit en jargon technique qui a embrouillé les nouveaux employés.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

humble
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
Elle est montée d'une position humble pour devenir la PDG de l'entreprise.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

longane
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Les fruits de longane sont souvent consommés frais ou séchés et sont populaires dans les desserts asiatiques.
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

lubrique
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
La pièce a été critiquée pour ses personnages lubriques.
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

lucre
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
Il était motivé davantage par le lucre que par le devoir.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

législateur
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
Moïse est souvent considéré comme un grand législateur dans l'histoire.
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

gauchiste
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
Elle est gauchiste et écrit magnifiquement de la main gauche.
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

la laisse
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
Le chien était en laisse pendant la promenade.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

production de lait
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
Le médecin a expliqué que la lactation est un processus naturel après l'accouchement.
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

labyrinthique
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
Les rues de la vieille ville étaient labyrinthiques.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satellite en bois
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat démontre l'utilisation du bois dans l'espace.
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

plus tard
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
Nous discuterons des détails plus tard.
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

linge de lin
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
Elle a acheté de nouveaux rideaux en lin pour le salon.
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

longévité
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
Les bonnes habitudes contribuent à la santé et à la longévité.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

permis
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
Vous avez besoin d'un permis de conduire pour conduire une voiture.
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

lézard
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
Un petit lézard a couru sur le mur du jardin.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

poivre long
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
Le poivre long était plus précieux que le poivre noir dans les temps anciens.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

moyen de subsistance
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
La pêche est le principal moyen de subsistance des communautés côtières.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

littéral
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
Son commentaire était une blague, il ne fallait pas le prendre au sens littéral.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

croissant
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
Le mathématicien a étudié les propriétés du croissant.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

affection; goût; penchant
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
Elle a développé un goût pour la musique classique.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

élevage de bétail
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
L'élevage de bétail joue un rôle crucial dans la sécurité alimentaire.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

bonheur
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

long
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
La réunion a été longue, durant plus de trois heures.
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

licencieux
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
Le roman a été critiqué pour ses thèmes licencieux.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lascif
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Les remarques lascives ont mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

de longue durée
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
Ils ont une relation de longue durée avec leurs fournisseurs.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

linéaire
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
L'artiste a utilisé la perspective linéaire dans ses dessins.
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

dentelle
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
Elle portait une belle robe décorée de motifs de dentelle complexes.
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

éclipse lunaire
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
Nous avons observé l'éclipse lunaire depuis notre jardin.
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

liste
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
La liste des emplois disponibles était mise à jour quotidiennement.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

poumon
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Fumer peut causer des dommages graves à vos poumons.
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

emplacement
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
Ce café est situé dans un bel emplacement près du lac.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

loyauté
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
Sa loyauté envers l'entreprise lui a valu un grand respect.
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.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

paresse
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Sa paresse l'a empêché d'atteindre ses objectifs.
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

échelle
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
Il a grimpé l'échelle pour atteindre les livres sur l'étagère du haut.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊɪst/

lowest

le plus bas
Meaning
Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.
Example
The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years.
Le taux de chômage est au plus bas depuis 15 ans.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

se livrer à des plaisirs
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Elle s'est luxurieuse dans le bain à bulles chaud après une longue journée.
C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

laïcs
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
L'église a accueilli les laïcs pour participer à l'événement.
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

cadeau supplémentaire
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
Le commerçant a offert un bonbon comme cadeau supplémentaire.
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

littéralement
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
Il courait littéralement depuis trois heures sans s'arrêter.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

personne qui traîne sans but dans un endroit
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
La police a interrogé le loiterer dehors du magasin.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

déchets
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Le parc était plein de déchets après le festival.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavande
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Le champ de lavande a rempli l'air de son parfum sucré et apaisant.
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

tituber, faire un mouvement brusque
Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
Le bus a titubé en avant lorsque le conducteur a appuyé sur les freins.
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

domestique
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
Il a traité son assistant comme un simple domestique.
B2 verb /liːp/

leap

sauter
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
Le chat a sauté sur la table.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

leçon
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
La leçon de mathématiques d'aujourd'hui portait sur les fractions.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

privilège
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
La banque a placé un privilège sur la maison jusqu'à ce que l'hypothèque soit réglée.
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

laboratoire
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
Les étudiants ont mené l'expérience dans le laboratoire de chimie.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

menteur
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
Personne ne lui fait confiance parce qu'il est un menteur.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

légitime défense
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
Le pays a affirmé qu'il s'agissait d'une légitime défense.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

légalité
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
L'avocat a remis en question la légalité du contrat.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

langour
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
Le langur était assis sur la branche de l'arbre en train de manger des fruits.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

prêt
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Il a pris un prêt pour acheter une nouvelle voiture.
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

chemin
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
Ils marchaient sur un chemin de campagne tranquille.
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

clair et facile à comprendre
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
Son explication était tellement claire que tout le monde l'a comprise.
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

lisible
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
Son écriture était presque illisible.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

probabilité
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
Il y a une forte probabilité de pluie demain.
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

législature
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
Le législateur rédige des lois pour la gouvernance.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

poursuite
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
L'entreprise a fait face à une poursuite pour publicité mensongère.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

jeune garçon
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
Le vieil homme a offert un sourire gentil au jeune garçon.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

liaison
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
Elle travaille comme un lien entre l'entreprise et ses clients.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

logistique
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
La logistique garantit une livraison ponctuelle.
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 /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

tissu ligament
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
Il a déchiré un ligament au genou en jouant au football.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

berceuse
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Elle chantait une berceuse à son bébé chaque soir.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

loi
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Tout le monde doit obéir à la loi.
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

abaisser
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
La société a décidé de réduire les prix.
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

lamentable
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
La performance lamentable de l'équipe a déçu ses fans.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

loquace
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
L'enfant loquace a diverti tout le monde avec des histoires sans fin.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

légalisé
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
Le gouvernement a décidé de légaliser les entreprises en ligne.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lubrique
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
Le personnage a été dépeint comme un homme lubrique.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

laxiste, négligent
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
La sécurité à l'aéroport était étonnamment laxiste.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

réticent
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Elle était réticente à admettre son erreur devant tout le monde.
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

louer
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
Le critique a loué la performance de l'acteur comme un chef-d'œuvre.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

larmoyant, triste
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
La fin larmoyante du film a laissé le public en larmes.
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

légitimité
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
La légitimité de l'élection a été remise en question par les observateurs.
B2 noun

Longing

désir ardent; nostalgie
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

au lieu de
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Il a donné de l'argent au lieu de fleurs.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

joli; charmant; agréable; magnifique
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
Quelle belle journée pour un pique-nique!
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 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

blanchisseuse
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
La blanchisseuse a livré les vêtements fraîchement lavés à la maison.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

diffamation
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
Le journal a été poursuivi pour diffamation après avoir publié de fausses allégations.
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

perdre
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
J'espère que je ne perds pas mes clés encore une fois.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

solitaire; isolée
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Elle se sentait seule après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville.
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

laboratoire
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
Les scientifiques ont mené leurs expériences dans un laboratoire bien équipé.
A2 noun /læb/

lab

laboratoire
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
Les étudiants ont réalisé une expérience dans le laboratoire de chimie.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

théorie de laisser les autres penser ce qu'ils veulent
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Il suit la théorie de 'les laisser' et ignore la négativité.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

coupure profonde
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Il avait besoin de points pour une coupure profonde à sa jambe.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

libidineux
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
L’entreprise l’a licencié pour avoir été un libidineux.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

limitation
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
La limitation des données affecte les décisions politiques.
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

ridiculiser
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
Le caricaturiste a ridiculisé le politicien pour ses déclarations contradictoires.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

illégalité
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
La ville est tombée dans l'illégalité après l'effondrement du gouvernement.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bəl/

Label

étiquette
Meaning
a small piece of paper or material attached to something to identify or describe it
Example
Please read the label carefully before taking any medication.
Veuillez lire l'étiquette attentivement avant de prendre tout médicament.
C2 noun /liː/

lea

prairie
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
Le cottage était entouré d'une prairie tranquille.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

leader
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
Le leader a inspiré les gens.
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

courir ou se déplacer avec de grandes foulées
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
Le cheval se déplaçait élégamment à travers le champ.
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

lubie
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
Le roman dépeignait la lubricité des nobles corrompus.
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

feuille
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
Les feuilles d'automne tombent de l'arbre.
C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

couteau chirurgical
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
Le médecin a utilisé un lancet pour piquer le doigt du patient pour un test sanguin.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

long
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
La longue route s'étendait sur des kilomètres.