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A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

en retard
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
Il est arrivé en retard à la réunion.
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

pelouse
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
Elle arrose la pelouse chaque matin.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

éclair
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
L'éclair a frappé un arbre près de notre maison.
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

ligne
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
Les gens attendaient dans une longue ligne devant le théâtre.
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 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

luxueux
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Ils ont séjourné dans un hôtel luxueux pendant leurs vacances.
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

serrure
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
Assurez-vous de verrouiller la porte avant de partir.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

avocat
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
Elle a engagé un avocat pour gérer son cas.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

lexicographie
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
La lexicographie nécessite à la fois des connaissances linguistiques et culturelles.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

paroles de chanson
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Elle a mémorisé chaque parole de sa chanson préférée.
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

latéral
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
Le joueur de football a fait une passe latérale rapide.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

latent ou caché
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Son talent artistique est resté latent pendant des années.
B1 verb /lend/

lend

prêter
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
Peux-tu me prêter ton stylo ?
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

luxe
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
Ils ont profité du luxe d'un hôtel cinq étoiles.
C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

lugubre
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
Son expression lugubre a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
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.
B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

à long terme, durable, pérenne
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.
Example
Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.
La planification à long terme est nécessaire pour la conservation de l'environnement.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

légèrement
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
Elle toucha la main du bébé légèrement.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

souple et agile
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
Les danseurs doivent rester souples pour bien performer.
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.
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.
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

perte
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
L'entreprise a subi une grande perte financière l'année dernière.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

tolérant; indulgent; miséricordieux; pas strict dans la punition ou le jugement
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
Le professeur était tolérant avec les élèves qui ont rendu leurs devoirs en retard.
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.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Les fleurs de lantana attirent les papillons dans le jardin.
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

pain
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
Elle a acheté une miche de pain frais à la boulangerie.
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!
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

prospectus; dépliant
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
Elle distribua des prospectus sur la campagne environnementale.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

responsable; obligé;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
L'entreprise est responsable des dommages causés par ses produits défectueux.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

éclairage
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
L'éclairage du restaurant a créé une atmosphère chaleureuse et confortable.
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

grossier
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Ses remarques grossières ont offensé tout le monde à la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

laitue
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
Elle a ajouté de la laitue fraîche au sandwich.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

critiquer sévèrement
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
L'entraîneur a sévèrement critiqué l'équipe pour sa mauvaise performance.
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.
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 /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.
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.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

perdu
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
Il a perdu ses clés et n'a pas pu entrer dans la maison.
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.
A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

local; régional
Meaning
belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area
Example
The local people are very friendly.
Les gens locaux sont très amicaux.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

caractéristique
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Ses délicates caractéristiques ont révélé sa noble naissance.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

fou; idiot; mentalement instable
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
Son comportement fou a fait rire tout le monde.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

instable
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
Son humeur était tellement instable qu'elle a changé plusieurs fois en une heure.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

leggings ajustés
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de leggings noirs pour la salle de sport.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Il portait un lungi confortable tout en se reposant chez lui.
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

principalement
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
Le succès du projet était principalement dû au travail d'équipe.
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

seigneur féodal
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
Le chevalier prêta allégeance à son seigneur féodal.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

logique
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Son argument était basé sur une logique solide.
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

marcher lourdement
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
L'ours marchait lourdement à travers la forêt à la recherche de nourriture.
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

travail
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
Les travailleurs ont travaillé sous le soleil brûlant toute la journée.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

légende; mythe
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
La légende du roi Arthur a inspiré de nombreux livres.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

traîner, rester sans but
Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
Les adolescents ont été interdits de traîner devant le magasin.
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

lisible
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
Son écriture était presque illisible.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

personne immorale
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
Le roman décrivait la vie débridée d'un libertin dans la France du XVIIIe siècle.
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

regarder
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
Regarde le beau coucher du soleil dans le ciel.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lécher
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
Le chat a léché ses pattes propres.
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

beaucoup
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
Elle a beaucoup d'amis dans la ville.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

titulaire de la licence
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
Le titulaire de la licence est responsable du respect de toutes les réglementations.
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.
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

ampoule
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
L'ampoule de la cuisine doit être remplacée.
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.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

légal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Les systèmes juridiques assurent la justice.
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.
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

peluche
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
Il y avait de la peluche sur sa chemise noire après le lavage.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

propriétaire foncier
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
Le propriétaire foncier a loué une partie de sa propriété à des agriculteurs locaux.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

propriétaire
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
Le propriétaire a collecté le loyer mensuel de tous les locataires.
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

grand livre
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
Le comptable a mis à jour le grand livre de l'entreprise tous les jours.
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.
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 /ˈliːtər/

litre

litre
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
Elle a acheté un litre de lait au magasin.
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

logique
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
Les circuits logiques assurent un calcul efficace.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

restes; restes de repas
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Les restes du dîner ont été donnés au chien.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

mentir
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Il a été attrapé en train de mentir sur ses notes.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

lauréat
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
Le lauréat Nobel a donné une conférence inspirante sur la paix.
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 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

sauterelle
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Les sauterelles ont détruit tout le champ de blé.
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.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

manque; carence
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
Le manque de pluie cet été a causé de graves problèmes pour les agriculteurs.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

alignement
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
L'événement mettait en vedette un alignement d'artistes de renommée internationale.
A1 verb /læst/

last

durer
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
La réunion a duré trois heures.
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.
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

bagages
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
Veuillez vérifier vos bagages au comptoir de l'aéroport.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

libération
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Les mouvements de libération ont inspiré de nombreux pays.
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

lumineux
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Les étoiles lumineuses ont illuminé le ciel nocturne.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

lesbienne
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
Elle est une lesbienne fière et milite pour les droits égaux.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

alphabétisation
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Les programmes d'alphabétisation pour adultes aident les gens à apprendre à lire.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

vivre
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
Ils vivent dans une belle maison près du lac.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

atterrissage
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
Le pilote a réalisé un atterrissage en douceur malgré les conditions météorologiques orageuses.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

libérer
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
L'armée a libéré la ville du contrôle ennemi.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

pupitre
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
Le professeur a posé ses notes sur le pupitre avant de commencer sa conférence.
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

lassitude
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
Après la longue randonnée, un sentiment de lassitude a envahi le groupe.
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.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

laxatif
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
Le médecin a prescrit un laxatif léger pour son état.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

leadership
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
Le leadership est crucial pour le succès institutionnel.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

litiger
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
L'entreprise a décidé de poursuivre en justice le différend contractuel.
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

vie
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
La vie est pleine de défis et d'opportunités.
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

langage
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Apprendre une nouvelle langue peut être excitant.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

léonin
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
Ses cheveux léonins le faisaient ressortir dans la foule.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

durée de vie
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Elle a accompli plus dans sa vie que la plupart des gens n'osent rêver.
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

levier, barre rigide
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
Il a utilisé un levier pour soulever la pierre lourde.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Poux
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
L'enfant avait un poux dans ses cheveux.
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

mince; peu de graisse; faible
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
Il a un corps mince et musclé.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relatif au lait ou à l'acide lactique
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Un exercice intense peut entraîner une accumulation d'acide lactique dans les muscles.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

latence
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
Une latence élevée dans les jeux en ligne peut causer des problèmes de décalage.
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.