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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 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

opposition
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
L'opposition à la nouvelle loi était forte.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

archives
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Elle a visité les archives nationales pour rechercher l'histoire de sa famille.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

martial
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
La tribu était connue pour ses traditions martiales.
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

féliciter
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
Je veux te féliciter pour ta promotion.
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.
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

récolte
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
La récolte non régulée affecte la biodiversité des océans.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

handicap
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
Malgré son handicap physique, il est devenu un athlète à succès dans les courses en fauteuil roulant.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

réquisition
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
Le responsable a soumis une réquisition pour de nouveaux fournitures de bureau.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

bien-aimé
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Elle était la reine bien-aimée du royaume.
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

traîner
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Les travailleurs ont traîné les boîtes dans le camion.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

matricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Le crime de matricide a choqué toute la ville.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

installation
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
L'entreprise a présenté un nouveau set-up pour l'agencement du bureau.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

rémission
Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
Le cancer du patient est en rémission après le traitement.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

langue vernaculaire
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Il a donné son discours dans la langue vernaculaire locale afin que tout le monde puisse comprendre.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversion
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censure du régime a été vue comme une perversion de la liberté d'expression.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

soustraire
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Si vous soustrayez 5 de 10, vous obtenez 5.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

pâle; délavé; faible
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Elle semblait pâle après avoir été malade pendant une semaine.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

complice (dans un crime)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
Il a été trouvé complice dans le crime.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

incarcérer
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
Les autorités ont emprisonné le criminel après le procès.
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

opulence
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
L'opulence du manoir était évidente dans ses meubles ornés.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

robe en laine
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Elle portait une robe en laine chaude pendant les mois d'hiver.
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

noyau
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
L'honnêteté est au cœur de leurs valeurs.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

tempéré
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Il est connu pour son comportement tempéré même dans des situations stressantes.
A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

ordures; déchets; quelque chose de mauvaise qualité ou de peu de valeur
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.
S'il vous plaît, sortez les ordures avant de partir.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

arcade
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
Les enfants ont passé l'après-midi à jouer dans l'arcade.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

avertir
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
Le service météorologique avertit des fortes pluies ce soir.
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

trahison; déloyauté
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Sa trahison de leur amitié l'a profondément blessée.
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

à l’extérieur
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
Nous avons passé tout l’après-midi à l’extérieur à profiter de l’air frais.
B1 noun truː ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən

true education

éducation véritable
Meaning
Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.
Example
True education builds a noble and beautiful life.
L'éducation véritable construit une vie noble et belle.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

force physique
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Il a utilisé sa force physique pour soulever la boîte lourde.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
L'accident a été fatal pour le conducteur.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

putréfier
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
La viande a commencé à pourrir sous la chaleur.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

isolé
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Ils ont passé leurs vacances dans une maison de plage isolée.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

données
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Les scientifiques ont analysé les données provenant de milliers d'expériences pour arriver à leur conclusion.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

brûler
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
Le feu a brûlé les murs du bâtiment.
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

capituler
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
L'armée n'a eu d'autre choix que de capituler devant l'ennemi.
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

avion
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
L'avion a décollé en douceur de la piste de l'aéroport.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

avoir l'air épuisé et malade, surtout à cause de la fatigue, du stress ou de la souffrance
Meaning
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Example
After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.
Après avoir travaillé trois nuits sans dormir, il avait l'air épuisé.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

primauté
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
La primauté de l'éducation ne peut être niée.
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

harmonisation, conciliation
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
L'harmonisation des différentes politiques assure des résultats cohérents.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

immature; pas totalement développé; enfantin
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Son comportement immature pendant la réunion a déçu tout le monde.
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

allégations
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
Les allégations ont été examinées par un organisme international.
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

héritier
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
Elle est devenue l'héritière de la propriété de sa famille.
A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

je
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
Example
I am learning English every day.
Je suis en train d'apprendre l'anglais tous les jours.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

involution
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
L'histoire était pleine d'involution, ce qui la rendait difficile à suivre.
A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

maintenant
Meaning
at the present moment or time
Example
I am studying now.
Je suis en train d'étudier maintenant.
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

ethnique
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
Le festival a célébré les diverses communautés ethniques de la ville.
A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

amitié
Meaning
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
Example
Their friendship has lasted since childhood.
Leur amitié dure depuis l'enfance.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

automnal
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Les couleurs automnales de rouge et d'or ont rempli la forêt.
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

en colère; mentalement malade; fou
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
Il était en colère contre son ami pour être en retard.
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

alliance
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
Les alliances mondiales favorisent la durabilité environnementale.
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

dans l'ensemble
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
Dans l'ensemble, le projet a été un succès.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

douteux
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Elle lui a lancé un regard douteux après avoir entendu son excuse.
B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

consultant
Meaning
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Example
The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.
L'entreprise a embauché un consultant pour améliorer sa stratégie marketing.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

choléra
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
Le village a connu une épidémie de choléra après l'inondation.
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

sourcil
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
Elle leva le sourcil, surprise.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

indécent
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Il a été averti pour une remarque indécente.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

supposition
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Sa supposition sur la météo s'est avérée incorrecte.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

fer à friser
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
Elle a utilisé un fer à friser pour coiffer ses cheveux pour la fête.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

au milieu de; parmi
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Elle se tenait au milieu de la foule.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuel
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
De nombreuses plantes se reproduisent par des méthodes asexuées comme le bourgeonnement ou la division.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/

Impartial

impartial; neutre
Meaning
treating all sides fairly; unbiased; neutral
Example
A good judge must remain impartial throughout the trial.
Un bon juge doit rester impartial tout au long du procès.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

cohésion
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
L'équipe a montré une excellente cohésion tout au long du projet.
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

à nouveau
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
Après l'échec, elle a décidé de recommencer sa vie à nouveau.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

canon antiaérien
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
Le canon antiaérien a été positionné pour défendre la base militaire.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

désintérêt
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Son désintérêt pour le projet était évident.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

buste/casser
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
La police a arrêté le gang hier soir.
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

âne
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
Le fermier a utilisé un âne pour transporter de lourdes charges.
B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

étonné
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
Elle était étonnée par l'incroyable tour du magicien.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

agiter ou balancer quelque chose sauvagement; se débattre
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
Il agitait ses bras pour rester à flot dans l'eau.
B2 noun

Longing

désir ardent; nostalgie
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 /niːs/

niece

nièce
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
Ma nièce étudie à l’université cette année.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

conduite
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
Elle adore conduire le long de la côte pendant le week-end.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

pendant que
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Elle lisait pendant qu'elle attendait le bus.
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

éco-tourisme
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
L'éco-tourisme promeut des voyages responsables vers des zones naturelles.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

témoin
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
Le témoin a témoigné au tribunal hier.
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

lave-linge
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
Le lave-linge est tombé en panne et a besoin de réparation.
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

clarté
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
La clarté de l'orateur a rendu le concept facile à comprendre.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

ralentir
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
La voiture a commencé à ralentir à l'approche du feu de circulation.
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

avant-garde
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
L'entreprise est à l'avant-garde de l'innovation technologique.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

mutinerie
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Les marins ont organisé une mutinerie contre leur capitaine.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

occuper
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
La nouvelle famille occupera la maison le mois prochain.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

incommode
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
Nous avons dû rester dans une chambre inconfortable pendant le voyage.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

intoxiquant
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
L'alcool est l'intoxicant le plus couramment utilisé dans de nombreuses cultures.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

amerir
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
Le mauvais traitement a rendu les employés amers.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

sans-abri
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
L'organisation aide les sans-abri à trouver un abri.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

infuser
Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
Le professeur a essayé d'infuser à ses élèves un amour pour la lecture.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

torpeur
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
La chaleur a induit un état de torpeur chez les travailleurs.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

zone périphérique
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Ils ont passé l'après-midi à explorer les purlieus de la ville ancienne.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

réfectoire
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
Les étudiants ont déjeuné dans le réfectoire.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

hangar
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
L'avion a été stocké en toute sécurité dans le hangar pendant le violent orage.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

impraticable
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
Le plan semblait impraticable en raison des ressources limitées.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

excentrique
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
L'artiste était connu pour son style excentrique.
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

éternel
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
Le poète a écrit sur son amour éternel pour la nature.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

attirer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Le beau jardin a attiré les visiteurs de loin.
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

pliable
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
Elle a acheté une chaise pliable pour le camping.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

réplique spirituelle / plaisanterie
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Sa réplique spirituelle a fait rire tout le monde pendant la réunion.
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

dysfonctionnel
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
Le système dysfonctionnel a provoqué de nombreux retards et erreurs.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

respirer
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Il était difficile de respirer dans la pièce enfumée.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

avertisseur
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
Son ton monitory a rendu tout le monde prudent quant à leur prochain mouvement.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

non exprimé
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
Le contrat incluait plusieurs attentes non exprimées.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

encapsuler
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
L'introduction doit encapsuler les points principaux de l'article.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

intransigeance
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Les négociations ont échoué en raison de l'intransigeance des deux parties.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

porte-parole
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
Le porte-parole a pris la parole devant la foule lors du rassemblement.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

acerbe
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Ses commentaires acerbes ont offensé de nombreuses personnes lors de la réunion.
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.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

synthétiser, combiner, présenter de manière cohérente
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
Il excelle à synthétiser des idées provenant de différentes sources.
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radioactivité
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
La radioactivité est utilisée dans des traitements médicaux comme la thérapie du cancer.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

farfelu
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Son explication pour être en retard était un peu farfelue.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

touriste
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
La ville attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

partisan du Pape
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
Le débat a mis en lumière la position ultramontaine dans la politique ecclésiastique.
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

sur
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
Elle a sauté sur la table pour prendre le livre.
B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

combat
Meaning
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
Example
The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.
Les soldats se battaient courageusement sur le champ de bataille.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

mesures
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Les mesures sont cruciales pour évaluer la performance.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

sens; signification; objectif
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
L'enseignant a expliqué la signification du mot difficile aux élèves.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

comparer
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Je vais comparer ces deux produits avant d'acheter.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

puissant; fort; efficace
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
Le médicament est très puissant et doit être pris avec précaution.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Les randonneurs se sont arrêtés pour admirer la méssa qui s'élevait au-dessus du sol du désert.