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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.
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

lagon
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
Nous avons nagé dans les eaux calmes du lagon.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

principal; dirigeant; le plus important
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Elle est une experte de premier plan en sciences de l'environnement.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

législateur
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Les législateurs ont voté sur le nouveau projet de loi sur l'éducation.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

logo
Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
Le logo de l'entreprise a été repensé pour refléter sa nouvelle image.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

lanterne
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Nous avons emporté une lanterne pendant notre voyage de camping.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

lumineux; brillant; éclatant
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
Les étoiles lumineuses remplissaient le ciel nocturne sombre.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

liturgie
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
Le prêtre a suivi la liturgie pendant la messe du dimanche.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

de longue date
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
C’est une amie de longue date de ma famille.
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

taux d'alphabétisation
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
Les taux d'alphabétisation influent sur les conditions socio-économiques.
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

linguistique
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
Le modèle d'IA apprend des modèles linguistiques.
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

mouvement
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
Marcher est la forme la plus courante de locomotion humaine.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurde
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Il est absurde de penser que la Terre est plate.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

chanceux
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Elle se sentait chanceuse d'avoir des amis aussi soutenants.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

liquéfier
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
La chaleur liquéfiera le beurre en quelques minutes.
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

bibliothécaire
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
Le bibliothécaire m’a aidé à trouver un livre d’histoire rare.
C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

livret d'opéra
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
Elle a étudié le livret avant d'assister à la performance de l'opéra.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

langueur
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
L'après-midi chaud l'a remplie de langueur.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

lac
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Les pêcheurs vivaient près du lac pendant des générations.
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

bruyamment
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
Il a parlé bruyamment pour que tout le monde l'entende.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

aimer
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
J'aime lire des livres pendant mon temps libre.
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

fou
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
Après avoir travaillé toute la nuit, il se sentait un peu fou.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

terne
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
La performance terne a déçu le public.
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 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 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

fort
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
La musique était trop forte pour se concentrer.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

léviter
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
Le magicien a fait léviter la table pendant le spectacle.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

décharge
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
La ville a construit une nouvelle décharge pour gérer son problème croissant de déchets.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

littéraire
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Elle est une figure bien connue dans le monde littéraire.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

vie / subsistance
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
Il gagne sa vie comme enseignant.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

lucratif
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
Le marché immobilier est hautement lucratif dans les zones urbaines.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

monstre marin géant
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
Le navire ressemblait à un monstre marin géant à l'horizon.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

jeune fille
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Le vieil homme a salué la petite fille chaleureusement.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

légalement
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Il est légalement responsable de ses actions.
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.
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 /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

licite
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
Le commerce de certains biens est licite selon le droit international.
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

salon
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
Ils se sont allongés sur le canapé après le dîner.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

ligue
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Plusieurs clubs ont formé une ligue pour promouvoir l'esprit sportif.
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

lévitation
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
La structure lévitante est une merveille d'ingénierie.
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.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

clémence
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
Le juge a montré de la clémence dans son jugement.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

limité
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Les billets pour le concert sont limités.
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 ?
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

gauche
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
Il a tourné à gauche au carrefour.
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.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

alléger; éclaircir
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Une blague peut alléger l’atmosphère d’une réunion tendue.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

mode de vie
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Un mode de vie sain comprend de l'exercice régulier et une alimentation équilibrée.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

libéral; tolérant; généreux; progressiste dans la pensée
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Elle a une attitude libérale envers différentes cultures et croyances.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

bonheur
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

loyal; fidèle; digne de confiance
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Il est resté loyal envers ses amis pendant des moments difficiles.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

cuir
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
Il a acheté une veste en cuir au magasin.
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.
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

se lamenter
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Elle a lamenté la perte de sa maison d'enfance.
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

liquidité
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
Maintenir la liquidité est crucial pour la stabilité financière.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

personne qui fait des progrès lents et qui reste derrière les autres
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
L'étudiant en retard a finalement soumis son devoir après la date limite.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

un poème humoristique en cinq vers
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Elle a récité un limerick amusant à la fête.
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

mise en page
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
Le designer a présenté une nouvelle mise en page pour le site web qui était beaucoup plus conviviale.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

fourgon à bagages
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
Le fourgon à bagages a transporté toutes les valises des passagers.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

paresseux; fainéant
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Il était trop paresseux pour nettoyer sa chambre le week-end.
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.
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.
C1 noun

Longitude

longitude géographique
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

boiteux; infirme
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
Le cheval blessé était boiteux et ne pouvait pas marcher correctement.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

poisson-chat à longues moustaches
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
Le pêcheur a attrapé un poisson-chat à longues moustaches dans la rivière.
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 /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

marge
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
Le gestionnaire a donné à l'équipe une certaine marge pour terminer le projet.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

litige
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Le litige a accusé le régime de violations des droits de l'homme.
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.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

lance
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
Le chevalier a chargé en avant avec sa lance prête.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

durable; permanent
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Leurs amitiés ont eu un impact durable sur leur vie.
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 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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

laminer
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
Elle a laminé ses documents importants pour les protéger des dommages.
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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

le second
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre le thé et le café, je préfère le second.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

membre
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Il s'est cassé un membre en grimpant à l'arbre.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

homard
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
Le homard a été servi avec du beurre fondu et du citron.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

léopard
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
Le léopard a grimpé à l'arbre pour se reposer à l'ombre.
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

loft
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
Elle a transformé l'ancien loft en un studio moderne.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

s'asseoir paresseusement
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Après une longue journée de travail, il s'est affalé sur le canapé.
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.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

levure
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
Un peu de levure fera lever la pâte du pain.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

latin
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
De nombreux mots anglais proviennent du latin.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

erreur temporaire; lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Il y a eu une brève erreur de sécurité qui a permis à l'intrus d'entrer dans le bâtiment.
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.
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.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

couvercle
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
Veuillez remettre le couvercle sur le pot.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

garde-manger
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
Le garde-manger était plein de pain frais et de fromage.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

logicien
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristote est considéré comme l'un des plus grands logiciens de l'histoire.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

dame; femme élégante;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
La dame âgée a traversé la rue avec l'aide de sa canne.
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

lentille
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
Elle a cuisiné des lentilles rouges pour le dîner ce soir.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

linguiste
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Elle est une linguiste qui parle couramment six langues.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

comparer
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Il a comparé sa voix à de la musique douce.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

structure en treillis
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
Le jardin était décoré d'une structure en treillis en bois recouverte de vignes.
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.
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 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

probablement; avec une forte probabilité
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Il va probablement pleuvoir demain selon les prévisions météorologiques.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

bail; contrat de location
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Ils ont signé un bail de deux ans pour l'appartement.
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.
C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

lignée
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
Tracer votre lignée peut révéler des ancêtres inconnus.
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

décrire / représenter
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
L'auteur a décrit la beauté de la campagne de manière vivante.