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C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

litiger
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
L'entreprise a décidé de poursuivre en justice le différend contractuel.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Faites une liste des choses que vous devez acheter.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

lustré
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Ses cheveux semblaient lisses et lustrés.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

paysage
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
Le paysage montagneux était à couper le souffle avec ses sommets enneigés et ses vallées verdoyantes.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

libéralisation
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
La libéralisation des politiques commerciales a attiré des investissements étrangers.
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, verb /lɪŋk/

link

lien
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
L'article inclut un lien vers le site officiel.
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

lumen
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
L'ampoule produit 800 lumens de lumière.
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.
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 ?
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

hébergement temporaire
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Les soldats ont trouvé un hébergement temporaire dans la maison abandonnée.
B2 verb /liːp/

leap

sauter
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
Le chat a sauté sur la table.
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

désir sexuel très fort; désir passionné de quelque chose
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Sa luxure pour le pouvoir l'a complètement corrompu.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

relatif au lait ou semblable au lait
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Les vaisseaux lactéaux dans l'intestin grêle absorbent les graisses alimentaires.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

liste
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
La liste des emplois disponibles était mise à jour quotidiennement.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

long
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
La longue route s'étendait sur des kilomètres.
B2 noun

Longing

désir ardent; nostalgie
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

alcool fort
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
Le magasin vend à la fois de la bière et de l'alcool fort.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lubrique
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
Le personnage a été dépeint comme un homme lubrique.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

longane
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Les fruits de longane sont souvent consommés frais ou séchés et sont populaires dans les desserts asiatiques.
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.
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.
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

ridiculiser
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
Le caricaturiste a ridiculisé le politicien pour ses déclarations contradictoires.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

couche; stratification;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
Le gâteau a trois couches de chocolat.
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

beaucoup
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
Elle a beaucoup d'amis dans la ville.
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

morceau; grumeau; morceau compact
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
Elle a trouvé un morceau de sucre dans le bol.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

avocat
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
Elle a engagé un avocat pour gérer son cas.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

traits du visage
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Les traits de son visage étaient aigus et sévères.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

lentille
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Il a nettoyé l'objectif de la caméra avant de prendre la photo.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

personne ordinaire; personne sans connaissances professionnelles
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
Le médecin a expliqué la procédure en termes simples.
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 /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.
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 /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.
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

réaliste
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
La figurine en cire était si réaliste que les gens ont pensé que c'était une vraie personne.
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

linge de lin
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
Elle a acheté de nouveaux rideaux en lin pour le salon.
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.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

lunatique
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
Le conducteur conduisait comme un lunatique sur l'autoroute.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

limitation
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
La limitation des données affecte les décisions politiques.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

lyre
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
Le musicien a joué une mélodie sur la lyre.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

joli; charmant; agréable; magnifique
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
Quelle belle journée pour un pique-nique!
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

lioniser
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
La presse a commencé à lioniser le jeune scientifique après sa découverte.
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.
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.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

fuite; trou
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Il y a une fuite dans le tuyau d'eau.
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 /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.
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.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

latent ou caché
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Son talent artistique est resté latent pendant des années.
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

mentir, être allongé
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
Le livre est sur la table.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Elle a écrit une critique élogieuse du nouveau livre.
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.
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.
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

longueur
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
La longueur de la table est de deux mètres.
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

langage
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Apprendre une nouvelle langue peut être excitant.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

moyen de subsistance
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
La pêche est le principal moyen de subsistance des communautés côtières.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

apprendre
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Les enfants apprennent rapidement quand ils sont intéressés.
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 noun /lɒx/

loch

lac
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Les touristes visitent le Loch Ness pour chercher le monstre légendaire.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

diffamatoire
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
L'article a été jugé diffamatoire et a dû être retiré.
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.
B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

à long terme, durable, pérenne
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.
Example
Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.
La planification à long terme est nécessaire pour la conservation de l'environnement.
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.
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.
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

lumière
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
Allumez la lumière, il fait sombre.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

caractéristique
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Ses délicates caractéristiques ont révélé sa noble naissance.
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.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

paresse
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Sa paresse l'a empêché d'atteindre ses objectifs.
A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

moins
Meaning
A smaller amount; not as much.
Example
She spends less money than her brother.
Elle dépense moins d'argent que son frère.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratoire
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Les laboratoires avancés ont permis des découvertes révolutionnaires.
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

repère
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
Le restaurant spatial est un repère dans l'innovation.
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

litre
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
La recette demande deux litres d'eau.
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.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

luminosité
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
La luminosité de l'étoile a été mesurée à l'aide d'instruments avancés.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

un peu en retard
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
Nous sommes arrivés un peu en retard à la fête, mais nous avons quand même profité de la plupart du plaisir.
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

travail
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
Les travailleurs ont travaillé sous le soleil brûlant toute la journée.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

législateur
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
Le législateur a introduit un projet de loi pour améliorer les soins de santé.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

lapidaire
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
Le musée a exposé des outils lapidaires utilisés dans les temps anciens.
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 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.
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

bagages
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
Veuillez vérifier vos bagages au comptoir de l'aéroport.
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

gauchiste
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
Elle est gauchiste et écrit magnifiquement de la main gauche.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

applications linguistiques
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Les applications linguistiques rendent l'apprentissage plus facile.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

personne immorale
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
Le roman décrivait la vie débridée d'un libertin dans la France du XVIIIe siècle.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

louable
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
Ses efforts pour aider les pauvres sont véritablement louables.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

petit seigneur
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
Le lordling arrogant exigea du respect malgré son manque d'expérience.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

le plus récent
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
Elle a partagé les mises à jour les plus récentes avec l’équipe.
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

tituber, faire un mouvement brusque
Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
Le bus a titubé en avant lorsque le conducteur a appuyé sur les freins.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

légiférer
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
Le gouvernement prévoit de légiférer de nouvelles normes de sécurité.
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

fermer avec un loquet
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
Elle a fermé la porte avec le loquet avant de quitter la maison.
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.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

privilège
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
La banque a placé un privilège sur la maison jusqu'à ce que l'hypothèque soit réglée.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

furieux
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
Elle était furieuse lorsqu'elle a découvert la trahison.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

incertitude, état de suspension
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
Le projet a été laissé dans l'incertitude après le retrait du financement.
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

laconiques
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
Sa réponse laconiques a rapidement mis fin à la conversation.
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

pendentif
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
Elle a gardé la photo de sa grand-mère dans le pendentif.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

à vie
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
Ils sont restés amis pour la vie.
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.