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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.
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

électromagnétique
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
Les forces électromagnétiques repoussent les protons.
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

herpétologiste
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
L'herpétologiste a découvert une nouvelle espèce de grenouille dans la forêt tropicale.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henné
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Les mains de la mariée étaient magnifiquement décorées de motifs complexes de henné pour sa cérémonie de mariage.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

arrêter
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
Le train s'est arrêté soudainement à la station.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

inspiration divine
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
Le poète écrivit les vers sous une soudaine inspiration divine.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

désacraliser
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Les vandales ont désacralisé les murs du temple ancien avec des graffitis.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

exigeant
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Le travail est très exigeant et nécessite de longues heures de travail.
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

abominable
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
Les prisonniers ont été gardés dans des conditions abominables.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

divisible
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
Douze est divisible par trois et quatre.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

fatigué
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Je suis trop fatigué pour continuer à travailler.
A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

restaurant
Meaning
a place where meals are prepared and served to customers
Example
We went to the restaurant for dinner.
Nous sommes allés au restaurant pour le dîner.
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

récifs coralliens
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
L'île de Saint-Martin est connue pour ses récifs coralliens.
B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

fabuleux; incroyable; extraordinaire
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe fabuleuse à la fête.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

conjugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Ils ont cherché des conseils pour résoudre leurs problèmes conjugaux.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

represaille
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
Le pays a imposé des tarifs represailes en réponse aux sanctions commerciales.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

inapproprié; inapte
Meaning
not suitable; inappropriate; unfit
Example
His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.
Son commentaire était inapproprié pour la réunion formelle.
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

marié
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
Elle est mariée à un médecin.
A2 noun /kɔːrn/

Corn

maïs
Meaning
a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize
Example
We grilled corn on the cob for dinner.
Nous avons grillé du maïs sur l'épi pour le dîner.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

poison
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
La morsure du serpent contient du poison mortel.
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

un canular
Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
L'article s'est avéré n'être rien de plus qu'un canular.
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

vexation
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher sa vexation après les retards répétés.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

gérontologie
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Elle a choisi de se spécialiser en gérontologie après avoir terminé ses études de médecine.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

magie habile
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
La sorcellerie du programmeur a étonné tout le monde dans la salle.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

discrimination; traitement injuste; préjugé
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
L'entreprise a été poursuivie pour discrimination raciale dans ses pratiques d'embauche.
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

quorum
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
La réunion du conseil a été reportée car il n'y avait pas de quorum.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

surpasser habilement
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
La petite entreprise a réussi à surpasser habilement son grand concurrent.
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

chiot
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
Le fermier a trouvé un chiot de loup caché près de la grange.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

idéologique
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Les deux partis sont divisés par de profondes divergences idéologiques.
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

foule
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
Le politicien a rejeté les manifestants comme une simple foule.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

lui-même
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
Le chat s'est nettoyé lui-même après avoir mangé.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolitique
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Elle préfère rester apolitique et se concentrer sur son travail.
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

articulation; joint
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
L'effort conjoint de l'équipe a mené au succès du projet.
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

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

Agency

agence; bureau d'agent
Meaning
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example
She works for a travel agency downtown.
Elle travaille pour une agence de voyage en centre-ville.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

gibbon
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
Le gibbon se balançait gracieusement entre les arbres avec ses longs bras.
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

impasse; blocage
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
Les négociations ont atteint une impasse lorsque les deux parties ne voulaient pas faire de compromis.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

suiveurs
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
Le chanteur a de nombreux suiveurs à travers le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

pensif/pensive
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Elle avait l'air pensive en regardant par la fenêtre.
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

se ramifier
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
Le fleuve se ramifie en plusieurs petits ruisseaux.
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

Lettre encyclique
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
Le Pape a publié une lettre encyclique sur le changement climatique et la responsabilité morale.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

polyvalent
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
C'est une artiste polyvalente qui expérimente avec de nombreux styles.
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

concurrenț
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
L'entreprise a baissé ses prix pour battre son principal concurrent.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

obscurcir, embrouiller, mystifier
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Les politiciens obfusquent souvent les faits pour induire les gens en erreur.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

insouciant
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Il a haussé les épaules de manière insouciante et est parti.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

préservation de la biodiversité
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
La préservation de la biodiversité est essentielle pour l'équilibre écologique.
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

gratitude
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
La gratitude envers les martyrs est un devoir moral.
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

radis
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
Le fermier a récolté des radis frais du jardin.
B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

arrogance
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Son arrogance l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses collègues.
B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

économique
Meaning
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example
The issue had significant economic implications.
Le problème avait des implications économiques majeures.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

considérable
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Le projet a nécessité une quantité considérable de temps et d'argent.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

réintégrer
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Le programme aide les prisonniers à se réintégrer dans la société.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

diurétique
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
Le café a un léger effet diurétique.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

inlassable
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Elle a travaillé sans relâche pour terminer le projet à temps.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

plan; contour; résumé
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
L'enseignant a fourni un plan du programme du cours.
B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

manière
Meaning
a way in which something is done or happens
Example
He spoke in a polite manner.
Il a parlé de manière polie.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

connivence
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
Le vol a eu lieu avec la connivence du gardien de sécurité.
A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

jeune; récent
Meaning
having lived for a short time; not old; recent
Example
The young tree needs more water to grow.
Le jeune arbre a besoin de plus d'eau pour grandir.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

désinformer
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
Le père a menacé de désinformer son fils à cause de ses actions imprudentes.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

esclavage, soumission
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Il était sous l'emprise du puissant leader.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

la personne à qui quelque chose est attribué comme garantie
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
La banque est le créancier du bien jusqu'à ce que le prêt soit remboursé.
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

esthète
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
L'esthète admirait les détails subtils de la peinture.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

interprète; traducteur;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
La conférence internationale a embauché des interprètes professionnels pour traduire les discours en temps réel.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

heurter
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
Le camion a percuté le mur.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

expédié
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Une équipe a été expédiée rapidement.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

sangloter bruyamment
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Elle a commencé à sangloter de manière incontrôlable après avoir entendu la nouvelle.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

recouvrir une route avec des pierres cassées
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Le gouvernement a décidé de macadamiser les vieilles routes rurales.
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

continuité
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
Maintenir la continuité dans le leadership est essentiel pour la stabilité organisationnelle.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

individus marginalisés
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Les individus marginalisés font souvent face à des défis graves.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

goût
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Cette glace a un délicieux goût de mangue.
A2 noun /ˈdʒel.i/

Jelly

gelée
Meaning
a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency
Example
She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast.
Elle a étalé de la gelée de raisin sur son toast pour le petit-déjeuner.
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Imprégner avec les principes du calvinisme
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
Le prédicateur chercha à calviniser la communauté avec des enseignements stricts.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

triplécité
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
Le design montre une triplécité de formes combinées harmonieusement.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

vêtements de dessous
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
Il a acheté de nouveaux vêtements de dessous pour le mariage.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

expertise
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Son expertise en design graphique est largement reconnue.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

fou
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Le vieil homme dans la rue est un peu fou mais inoffensif.
C1 noun /aɪˈtɪnərɛri/

itinerary

itinéraire
Meaning
A planned route or schedule of a journey or trip.
Example
The travel agent gave us a detailed itinerary for our vacation.
L'agent de voyages nous a donné un itinéraire détaillé pour nos vacances.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

dégradé, sordide
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
Le roman révèle le côté sordide de la vie en ville.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

agitation
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Il y avait une agitation visible parmi la foule.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

champ clos pour chevaux ou autres animaux
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Les chevaux broutaient dans le paddock.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

lac
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Le lac paisible reflétait les montagnes dans ses eaux calmes.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sensuel
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Le jardin était rempli de couleurs et de fragrances sensuelles.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

exprimer un désaccord
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Elle s'est opposée à son ami au sujet de la décision risquée.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasoir
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
Il s'est rasé la barbe avec un rasoir tranchant.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

se moquer
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
Les fans se sont moqués de l'équipe perdante.
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

tache petite
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
Il y avait une tache de peinture sur le sol.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

sacrificiel
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
L'agneau a été utilisé comme offrande sacrificielle dans le rituel.
B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

génétique
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
Les traits génétiques influencent les caractéristiques physiques.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

démonter
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
Il a dû démonter l'ordinateur pour le réparer.
C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

conglomérat
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
L'entreprise est devenue un conglomérat multinational.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

profondément enraciné, difficile à changer
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
Les pratiques culturelles sont souvent profondément enracinées dans le tissu de la société.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Après la retraite, il reçoit une pension mensuelle de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

obstruction

obstacle
Meaning
Something that blocks or gets in the way; the action of obstructing.
Example
There was an obstruction on the railway track.
Il y avait un obstacle sur la voie ferrée.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disjonctif
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
En grammaire, 'ou' est une conjonction disjonctive.
B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

chômeur
Meaning
without a job; not having paid work
Example
He has been unemployed for six months now.
Il est au chômage depuis six mois.
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

devoir
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
Vous devez terminer vos devoirs avant de sortir.
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

réceptivité
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
Sa réceptivité aux nouvelles idées a contribué à améliorer le projet.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

goinfre
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
Le goinfre dévora le festin avec un grand enthousiasme.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

caissier; narrateur
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
Le caissier de la banque a compté l'argent avec soin avant de le remettre.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

capsule arrondie de graines (comme celles de coton ou de lin)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
L'agriculteur a examiné le bol de coton pour vérifier sa qualité.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

accord musical
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Elle a gratté un simple accord à la guitare.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

langour
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
Le langur était assis sur la branche de l'arbre en train de manger des fruits.
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

ennoblir
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
Ses actions désintéressées ont ennobli son caractère aux yeux des autres.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

faiblement
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
La pièce était faiblement éclairée par une seule bougie.
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

seconde
Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
Il a terminé la course en deuxième place.
A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

direction, instructions
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
Il a demandé des directions pour la gare.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

reléguer
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
Le manager a décidé de reléguer le joueur sur le banc.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

harmonieux
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Les voix du chœur étaient harmonieuses et remplissaient la salle de beauté.
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
Il se plaint toujours du temps.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

chaussure
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de chaussures de course pour faire de l'exercice.
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

confiance et maîtrise de soi
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
Un bon orateur maintient sa maîtrise de soi sous pression.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

râleur
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Il est toujours de mauvaise humeur avant le café.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

captivant
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
Elle a donné un discours captivant sur le changement climatique.
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

se recroqueviller de peur
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
L'enfant se coucha derrière le canapé pendant l'orage.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

introgression génétique
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
L'introgression joue un rôle important dans la reproduction des plantes.
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

toilette
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
Les toilettes publiques étaient propres et bien entretenues.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

bandit
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
Le shérif était déterminé à capturer le bandit qui terrorisait la ville.
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

incapaciter
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
La blessure grave a rendu le joueur incapable pour le reste de la saison.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

résistant
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
Les matériaux résilients garantissent la durabilité.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

flux de travail, séquence de processus
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Un flux de travail bien structuré améliore la productivité.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

métaphysique
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Elle a étudié la métaphysique pour comprendre les principes de l'existence au-delà de la science physique.