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B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

alphabétisation
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Les programmes d'alphabétisation pour adultes aident les gens à apprendre à lire.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

lotus
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
La fleur de lotus fleurit magnifiquement dans l’étang calme.
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

louer
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
Le critique a loué la performance de l'acteur comme un chef-d'œuvre.
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.
A2 noun /læb/

lab

laboratoire
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
Les étudiants ont réalisé une expérience dans le laboratoire de chimie.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

lustre
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
Le diamant avait un éclat brillant.
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

législature
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
Le législateur rédige des lois pour la gouvernance.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

répugnant
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
L'odeur répugnante des déchets a fait quitter la pièce à tout le monde.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

apprentissage
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Apprendre une nouvelle langue peut être excitant.
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

somptueux; extravagant; généreux
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
Le mariage était une célébration somptueuse avec des centaines d'invités.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

libéraliste
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Il est un libéraliste bien connu qui défend les droits de l'homme.
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

tour
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
Le menuisier a utilisé un tour pour façonner le bol en bois.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

lassitude
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
Après la longue randonnée, un sentiment de lassitude a envahi le groupe.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

couteau chirurgical
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
Le médecin a utilisé un lancet pour piquer le doigt du patient pour un test sanguin.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

de longue date
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
Ils sont des amis de longue date qui se sont rencontrés à l'université.
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.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

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

legitimacy

légitimité
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
La légitimité de l'élection a été remise en question par les observateurs.
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

déjeuner
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
Nous avons déjeuné dans un bon restaurant en ville.
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

dans le sens de la longueur; selon la direction la plus longue
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Pliez le papier dans le sens de la longueur pour le rendre plus facile à transporter.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

limpide
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
L'eau limpide du lac reflétait parfaitement le ciel.
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

marcher lourdement
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
L'ours marchait lourdement à travers la forêt à la recherche de nourriture.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

menteur
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Personne ne lui faisait confiance parce qu’il était un menteur habituel.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

lettré; éduqué; bien éduqué
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
C'est une personne très lettrée qui lit abondamment.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

méfiant
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Elle était méfiante à l'idée d'investir dans le nouveau business.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

générosité
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
La fondation a survécu grâce à la générosité des donateurs fortunés.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

litigieux
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Il est connu comme un voisin litigieux qui poursuit fréquemment les gens.
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 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

tissu ligament
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
Il a déchiré un ligament au genou en jouant au football.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

espérance de vie
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
L'espérance de vie dépend de la qualité des soins de santé.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

ralentir ou être en retard
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
L'ordinateur ancien a tendance à ralentir lorsqu'il exécute de nouveaux logiciels.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

calcaire
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Le bâtiment ancien était fait de blocs de calcaire
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

levier, barre rigide
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
Il a utilisé un levier pour soulever la pierre lourde.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

linguistique
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en linguistique à l'université.
A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

beaucoup
Meaning
A large number or amount; a group or portion.
Example
She bought a lot of books at the fair.
Elle a acheté beaucoup de livres à la foire.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

théorie de laisser les autres penser ce qu'ils veulent
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Il suit la théorie de 'les laisser' et ignore la négativité.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

très petit
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
Le village modèle était rempli de petites maisons.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

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

lackadaisical

désinvolte ou paresseux
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Son attitude désinvolte envers le travail agaçait son patron.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

attirer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
La publicité a attiré les clients avec des promesses de réductions.
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.
A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

rouge clair
Meaning
a pale or diluted shade of red color
Example
She wore a light red dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe rouge claire à la fête.
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

législation
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
Le gouvernement a adopté une nouvelle législation pour protéger l'environnement.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

laxiste, négligent
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
La sécurité à l'aéroport était étonnamment laxiste.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

ouvrier
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
L’ouvrier a travaillé de longues heures sur le chantier.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

bétail
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
L'agriculteur élevait du bétail pour fournir de la viande et du lait au marché.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

permis
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
Vous avez besoin d'un permis de conduire pour conduire une voiture.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

dégringoler ou languir
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
Le projet a commencé à languir en raison du manque de financement.
A1 verb /let/

let

laisser
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
S'il vous plaît, laissez-moi vous aider dans cette tâche.
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

amant
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
Elle retrouvait son amant au café chaque soir.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

laborieux
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Il a donné une explication laborieuse qui a confondu l'audience.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

litote
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
Dire 'pas mal' comme compliment est un exemple de litote.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

fatal; mortel;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Le venin du serpent est fatal pour les humains s'il n'est pas traité immédiatement.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

leader
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
Le leader a inspiré les gens.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

lampe
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Elle a allumé la lampe de lecture pour éclairer son livre.
C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

laïcs
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
L'église a accueilli les laïcs pour participer à l'événement.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

logique
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Son argument était basé sur une logique solide.
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

lumineux
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Les étoiles lumineuses ont illuminé le ciel nocturne.
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.
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

feuille
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
Les feuilles d'automne tombent de l'arbre.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

grand; vaste; énorme
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
Le grand bâtiment dominait l'horizon de la ville.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

linéaire
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
L'artiste a utilisé la perspective linéaire dans ses dessins.
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

calme et sensé
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
Elle est restée calme pendant la crise.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

affectueux; attentionné; montrant de l'amour et de la chaleur
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Elle est une mère aimante qui se soucie profondément de ses enfants.
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

soulever
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
Il a soulevé la boîte lourde avec effort.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

légitime; valide; authentique; raisonnable
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
Il a une raison légitime d'être en retard.
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

couleur claire
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
Les murs ont été peints en couleurs claires pour donner l'impression que la pièce est plus grande.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

leçon
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
La leçon de mathématiques d'aujourd'hui portait sur les fractions.
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

laboratoire
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
Les scientifiques ont mené leurs expériences dans un laboratoire bien équipé.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

labyrinthe, réseau de passages complexes
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Les rues de la ville étaient comme un labyrinthe.
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

lance
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
Nous avons pris un lance pour traverser la rivière.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊɪst/

lowest

le plus bas
Meaning
Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.
Example
The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years.
Le taux de chômage est au plus bas depuis 15 ans.
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.
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

lacérer, déchirer
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
Le verre brisé a lacéré sa main.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

éclairage
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
L'éclairage du restaurant a créé une atmosphère chaleureuse et confortable.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

responsable; obligé;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
L'entreprise est responsable des dommages causés par ses produits défectueux.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

propriétaire foncier
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
Le propriétaire foncier a loué une partie de sa propriété à des agriculteurs locaux.
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

jambe
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Il s'est blessé à la jambe en jouant au football.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

berceuse
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Elle chantait une berceuse à son bébé chaque soir.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

littéral
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
Son commentaire était une blague, il ne fallait pas le prendre au sens littéral.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

leggings ajustés
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de leggings noirs pour la salle de sport.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

liberté
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
La Statue de la Liberté représente la liberté et la démocratie.
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.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

titulaire de la licence
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
Le titulaire de la licence est responsable du respect de toutes les réglementations.
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

laborieux
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
Écrire le long rapport était une tâche laborieuse.
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

dentelle
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
Elle portait une belle robe décorée de motifs de dentelle complexes.
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

peluche
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
Il y avait de la peluche sur sa chemise noire après le lavage.
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

pain
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
Elle a acheté une miche de pain frais à la boulangerie.
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

linoléum
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Ils ont décidé de recouvrir le sol de la cuisine avec du linoléum.
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 /lʌŋ/

Lung

poumon
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Fumer peut causer des dommages graves à vos poumons.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

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

leave-taking

adieu
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Son adieu à ses amis était émotionnel.
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

sans feuilles; nu
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
Les arbres sans feuilles semblaient nus en hiver.
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

lubie
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
Le roman dépeignait la lubricité des nobles corrompus.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

fou; idiot; mentalement instable
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
Son comportement fou a fait rire tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

lipogenèse
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
Une consommation excessive de glucides favorise la lipogenèse et le stockage des graisses.
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

désir sexuel
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
Le stress peut parfois diminuer le désir sexuel d'une personne.
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

niveau de vie
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
Les niveaux de vie élevés améliorent la satisfaction.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

moindre
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
Il a choisi le moindre de deux maux lorsqu'il a pris sa décision.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavande
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Le champ de lavande a rempli l'air de son parfum sucré et apaisant.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

boîter / faible
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
Il a boité après s'être blessé à la cheville.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

de longue durée
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
Ils ont une relation de longue durée avec leurs fournisseurs.
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

lésion
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
Le médecin a examiné attentivement la lésion de la peau.
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

guetter
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Un étranger rôdait dans l'ombre.
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.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

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