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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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

lithotype (surface d'impression)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
L'imprimante a utilisé un lithotype pour produire plusieurs copies du design.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

magistrat
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
Le magistrat a présidé l'affaire criminelle mineure.
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

euphorique
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
Les fans étaient euphorique après la victoire de leur équipe.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

imprenable
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
La forteresse était considérée comme imprenable par l'ennemi.
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

émouvant
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
Son discours était tellement émouvant que tout le monde a pleuré.
C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

pilon
Meaning
A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.
Example
She used a pestle to grind the spices.
Elle a utilisé un pilon pour moudre les épices.
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

gazouiller
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
J'ai entendu le doux tweet d'un moineau ce matin.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

récupérer
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Il regagne sa force après la maladie.
B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

joindre
Meaning
to join or fasten something to another thing
Example
Please attach the document to the email before sending.
Veuillez joindre le document à l'e-mail avant de l'envoyer.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

en effet
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
C'était un long voyage, en effet.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

consternation
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
L'annonce soudaine a provoqué une consternation généralisée parmi les employés
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

déplorable
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Les réfugiés vivaient dans des conditions déplorables.
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

cardamome noir
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
Ajoutez du cardamome noir au curry pour une saveur riche et fumée.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

discrédité
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
Le journaliste a évité de séjourner dans le quartier discrédité de la ville.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

instruction
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
Veuillez lire l'instruction attentivement avant d'utiliser la machine.
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

personne qui organise et dirige une entreprise ou des entreprises
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
La jeune entrepreneuse a démarré sa propre entreprise technologique à l'âge de 22 ans.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

agréable
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
Le repas était simple mais assez agréable.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

délester
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
Elle s'est libérée de ses soucis en les partageant avec son amie.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

tranchant
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Sa critique tranchante de la politique n'a laissé aucune place à des malentendus.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

collaboration mondiale
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
La collaboration mondiale est nécessaire pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

viande de bœuf
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
Le restaurant sert le meilleur steak de viande de bœuf en ville.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

déchets; rejet
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Veuillez mettre les déchets dans les bacs désignés.
A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

viser
Meaning
to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan
Example
He aimed the ball at the goal.
Il a visé la balle vers le but.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

subtilité, habileté, raffinement
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
L'artiste a peint avec une grande finesse.
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.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

étonner
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
Le dernier tour du magicien a étonné tout le public.
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

flamboyant, coloré ou confiant
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
Son style flamboyant a attiré l'attention de tout le monde à la fête.
A2 noun /reɪt/

rate

taux
Meaning
the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens
Example
The rate of inflation is increasing every year.
Le taux d'inflation augmente chaque année.
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

peur; crainte
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
Elle a surmonté sa peur des hauteurs en prenant des cours d'escalade.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

réparable
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
L'erreur était grave mais encore réparable.
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

défaite
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
L'armée a complètement vaincu les forces ennemies dans la bataille.
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

instable
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
Elle est connue pour son tempérament instable.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

diacritique
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
Le mot 'résumé' a des marques diacritiques qui changent sa signification de 'resume'.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

supplier
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
Elle le supplia de rester un peu plus longtemps.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

parfait; impeccable; excellent
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance parfaite sur scène.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilégié
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Elle vient d'un milieu privilégié avec de nombreuses opportunités.
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

commodité
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
La commodité des achats en ligne a changé la façon dont les gens achètent des produits.
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

neutre
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
Les neutrons sont électriquement neutres.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

marais
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Les randonneurs se sont retrouvés coincés dans un marais.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

théocratie
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
La théocratie fusionne souvent l'autorité religieuse avec le pouvoir politique.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

vide
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Son visage est devenu vide lorsqu'elle a entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

femme autoritaire et irritable
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
Le personnage a été dépeint comme une femme bruyante et dominatrice.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

comportement
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
Le professeur a félicité son bon comportement en classe.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

entraver
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
Le manque de fonds peut entraver la croissance des entreprises.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

insectes nuisibles, ravageurs
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Les insectes nuisibles peuvent endommager les cultures et causer des maladies.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

égarer temporairement
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Je dois avoir égaré mes clés quelque part dans la maison.
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

personne célèbre
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
La célébrité était entourée de fans à l'aéroport.
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

femme coquette
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
Elle était une coquette, charmant toujours tout le monde à la fête.
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

bavarder
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
Les enfants bavardaient joyeusement après le spectacle.
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

église
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
L'ancienne église du village a été construite au XVIIIe siècle.
B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

tolérance
Meaning
the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
Example
Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.
La tolérance religieuse est importante dans une société diversifiée.
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

vénalité
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
Le scandale a révélé la vénalité de plusieurs hauts fonctionnaires.
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

pilule
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
Il a pris une pilule pour soulager son mal de tête.
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

accord
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
L'accord a été accepté par tous les pays.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

paysage deltaïque
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Le Bangladesh possède un paysage deltaïque unique.
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

sédater
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
L'infirmière a sédaté le patient avant l'opération.
B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

signal
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
Le signal de circulation est devenu rouge, alors nous nous sommes arrêtés.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

renoncer
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Elle a décidé de renoncer au dessert pour maintenir son régime.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

concis et significatif
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
Elle a fait un commentaire concis qui résumait parfaitement la question.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

bonheur
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

faute de frappe
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Le rapport était plein de fautes de frappe.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

file; rangée
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
Nous avons dû attendre dans une longue file pour acheter des billets pour le film.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

territoire
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
Le roi a étendu son territoire.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

écraser
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Elle a accidentellement écrasé le insecte avec sa chaussure.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

stocker
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Elle range ses vêtements d'hiver dans le grenier.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propagande; rumeur
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
Le gouvernement a utilisé la propagande pour influencer l'opinion publique pendant la guerre.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

insalubre
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
Ils ont déménagé du quartier insalubre pour leur santé
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

inconclusif
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
L'enquête est restée inconclusive en raison d'un manque de preuves.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

repos
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
Après le long voyage, elle chercha le repos dans le jardin tranquille.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

masculin
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Son courage masculin a impressionné tout le monde dans le village.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

compatissant; compréhensif; sensible;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Elle était très sympathique quand je lui ai parlé de mes problèmes.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

pourquoi
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
Pourquoi es-tu en retard aujourd'hui?
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.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlementaire
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
Le pays suit une forme de gouvernement parlementaire.
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

pentamètre
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
Shakespeare écrivait souvent ses pièces en pentamètre iambique.
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 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

prédéterminer
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
Le résultat du match semblait prédéterminé.
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

phytocomposés
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
Les phytocomposés dans le thé vert aident à réduire l'inflammation.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

souvenir
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Son souvenir de son enfance était vif.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

allocation
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
L'étudiant en recherche reçoit une allocation mensuelle pour ses frais de subsistance.
C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

halluciner
Meaning
to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs
Example
After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.
Après avoir pris le médicament, il a commencé à halluciner des formes étranges.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

infini
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
L'univers est souvent décrit comme infini.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

perturber
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Le bruit soudain a perturbé les étudiants pendant l'examen.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

jeter
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Elle a décidé de jeter les vieux vêtements.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

affaiblir
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
La maladie a affaibli de manière significative son système immunitaire.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

l'édition
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Il travaille dans l'industrie de l'édition en tant qu'éditeur.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

gerbe de blé
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
Le fermier portait une gerbe de blé sur son épaule.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

intangible
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.
Il y avait une sensation intangible de peur dans la pièce.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

irréprochable
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Elle est connue pour son honnêteté irréprochable.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

concordat
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
Le concordat a établi les droits de l'église dans le pays.
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformateur
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
Le nouveau système éducatif est hautement transformateur.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

injuste; incorrecte
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
La punition était injuste pour une infraction mineure.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

engager
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
Le professeur a essayé d'engager les élèves dans la discussion.
A1 verb /siː/

see

voir
Meaning
to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet
Example
I can see the mountain from here.
Je peux voir la montagne d'ici.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

solvant, capable de rembourser ses dettes
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
L'acétone est un solvant couramment utilisé dans les laboratoires.
A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

jour
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
Quel beau jour c'est aujourd'hui avec un ciel bleu clair!
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

bienfaiteur
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
De nombreux bienfaiteurs sont venus la féliciter pour sa remise de diplôme.
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

royaume
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
Le royaume était connu pour sa riche culture et ses traditions.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

inchoatif
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
Le poète a utilisé des expressions inchoatives pour décrire l'aube de la création.
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

descente
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
La police effectue une descente dans la maison de jeu illégale.
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

instigateur
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
La police l'a identifié comme l'instigateur de la violence.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

aligner
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Aligner l'éducation avec les normes mondiales est essentiel.
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

étendre
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
L'entreprise a décidé d'étendre la date limite pour le projet.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

adjacence
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
L'adjacence des deux bâtiments a facilité leur connexion.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

alors
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Nous sommes allés au parc, puis nous avons déjeuné.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

salé; lié à l'eau salée
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
La solution saline est utilisée pour les traitements médicaux.
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

une personne qui est parmi les premières à explorer ou s'installer dans une nouvelle région; quelqu'un qui développe de nouvelles idées ou méthodes
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
Elle était une pionnière dans le domaine de l'informatique.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

surcharger
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
Ne surchargez pas la machine à laver sinon elle pourrait se casser.
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

odieux
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
Son comportement odieux à la fête a agacé tout le monde.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

vente de billets de tombola
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
La charité a décidé de vendre un vélo à travers une tombola pour collecter des fonds.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

escroc
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
L'homme âgé s'est avéré être un escroc rusé qui a trompé tout le monde.
B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

câble
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
Le câble connecte les pays à travers les continents.
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

café
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
J'ai besoin d'une tasse de café pour commencer ma matinée.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

cerf mâle / résister
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
Le cheval a commencé à se cabrer sauvagement alors que le cavalier essayait de se maintenir.
B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

au niveau national
Meaning
at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country
Example
The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.
La politique a été mise en œuvre au niveau national pour assurer des avantages égaux à tous les citoyens.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

incitation, stimulation
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
Son discours a conduit à la fomentation de la violence dans la région.
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

guerre
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
La guerre a duré cinq ans et a causé une grande destruction.
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

passionné; intensément enthousiaste; brûlant d'émotion
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
Elle a prononcé un discours fervide sur la protection de l'environnement.