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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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

abattu
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
Il se sentait abattu après avoir entendu la mauvaise nouvelle.
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

rester plus longtemps que nécessaire
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
L'odeur du café est restée dans la cuisine plus longtemps.
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

glissement de terrain
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
De fortes pluies ont provoqué un énorme glissement de terrain qui a bloqué la route de montagne.
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.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

grande échelle
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
L'entreprise prévoit une expansion à grande échelle sur les marchés internationaux.
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

mince; peu de graisse; faible
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
Il a un corps mince et musclé.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

libération
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Les mouvements de libération ont inspiré de nombreux pays.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

paroles de chanson
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Elle a mémorisé chaque parole de sa chanson préférée.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

liquide
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
L'eau est un liquide à température ambiante.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

sans loi; anarchique; désordonné; criminel
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
La ville frontalière était connue pour son comportement sans loi et son chaos.
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 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

conférence
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
Le professeur a donné une conférence intéressante sur l'histoire.
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 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

manque
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Son rapport manquait de détails.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

litchi
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
Le litchi a une peau rose rugueuse que vous épluchez pour manger le fruit blanc et sucré à l'intérieur.
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

latitude
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
L'appareil GPS a montré nos coordonnées exactes de latitude et de longitude sur la carte.
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.
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 /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

lexicographe
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
Le lexicographe a passé des années à compiler le dictionnaire.
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 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

ouvrier
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
L'ouvrier a travaillé dur toute la journée sur le chantier.
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

déséquilibré, de travers
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
Le gâteau semblait déséquilibré après avoir été décoré en hâte.
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

regard lubrique
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
Il l'a regardée d'une manière qui l'a rendue mal à l'aise.
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.
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 /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 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

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

lifetime

durée de vie
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Elle a accompli plus dans sa vie que la plupart des gens n'osent rêver.
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.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

boiteux; infirme
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
Le cheval blessé était boiteux et ne pouvait pas marcher correctement.
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

limite; restriction
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
Il y a une limite de vitesse sur cette route.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

délicieux
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
Elle a servi un délicieux gâteau au chocolat.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

élevé; noble de caractère; majestueux
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
Il a de grands idéaux pour rendre le monde meilleur.
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 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

paresseusement
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Il étira paresseusement ses bras et bailla le matin.
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

perdre
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
J'espère que je ne perds pas mes clés encore une fois.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

couvercle
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
Veuillez remettre le couvercle sur le pot.
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 /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.
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.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

lâche
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
La vis est lâche et doit être serrée.
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

porter ou traîner quelque chose de lourd ou encombrant avec effort
Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
Il a dû traîner la valise sur trois étages d'escaliers.
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 noun /loʊm/

loam

sol argileux fertile
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
Le sol loameux est idéal pour l'agriculture en raison de sa teneur en nutriments.
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 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

cadeau supplémentaire
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
Le commerçant a offert un bonbon comme cadeau supplémentaire.
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

vif; animé; joyeux
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
Les enfants ont eu une discussion animée sur leurs livres préférés.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

fourgon à bagages
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
Le fourgon à bagages a transporté toutes les valises des passagers.
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

lubrification
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
La lubrification des yeux est essentielle pour le bien-être.
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.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

piller
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Les manifestants ont pillé plusieurs magasins pendant la protestation.
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.
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 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.
A1 noun /lænd/

Land

terre; sol
Meaning
the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth
Example
The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.
Le fermier a travaillé dur pour cultiver sa terre et faire pousser des récoltes saines.
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

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

landfill

décharge
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
La ville a construit une nouvelle décharge pour gérer son problème croissant de déchets.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

liqueur sucrée
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Elle a servi un petit verre de liqueur de cerise après le dîner.
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

latéral
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
Le joueur de football a fait une passe latérale rapide.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

littérature
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Elle a étudié la littérature anglaise à l'université.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

coupure profonde
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Il avait besoin de points pour une coupure profonde à sa jambe.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

législatif
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
Le corps législatif a adopté le nouveau projet de loi sur les impôts.
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.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

bail; contrat de location
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Ils ont signé un bail de deux ans pour l'appartement.
B1 noun /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.
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 /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

personne influente
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Il est considéré comme une personne influente dans le monde de la science.
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

labyrinthique
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
Les rues de la vieille ville étaient labyrinthiques.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

illégalité
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
La ville est tombée dans l'illégalité après l'effondrement du gouvernement.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

localiser
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
Ils ont réussi à localiser les clés perdues sous le canapé.
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

lagon
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
Nous avons nagé dans les eaux calmes du lagon.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

bibliothèque
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
Elle va à la bibliothèque chaque week-end pour étudier.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

traîner, rester sans but
Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
Les adolescents ont été interdits de traîner devant le magasin.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

éloges
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
Le poète a reçu de nombreux éloges pour ses vers émouvants.
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

abaisser
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
La société a décidé de réduire les prix.
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

perte
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
L'entreprise a subi une grande perte financière l'année dernière.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

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

launder

laver les vêtements / dissimuler l'origine de l'argent obtenu illégalement
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
Elle a lavé tous les vêtements sales dimanche.
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

se lamenter
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Elle a lamenté la perte de sa maison d'enfance.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

foie
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
Le foie joue un rôle essentiel dans l'élimination des toxines du corps.
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 /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

citron
Meaning
a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
Elle a pressé un citron dans son thé.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

réprimander sévèrement
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
Le professeur a sévèrement réprimandé les étudiants pour ne pas avoir fait leurs devoirs.
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.
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 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

se livrer à des plaisirs
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Elle s'est luxurieuse dans le bain à bulles chaud après une longue journée.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lascif
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Les remarques lascives ont mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
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.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

genoux
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
Le chat s'est pelotonné confortablement dans ses genoux pendant qu'elle lisait son livre.
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.
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

rire
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
La blague a fait rire tout le monde.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

liquéfier
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
La chaleur liquéfiera le beurre en quelques minutes.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

lasso
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
Le cow-boy a lancé son lasso pour attraper le cheval errant.
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.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

logistique
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
La logistique garantit une livraison ponctuelle.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

auditeur
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Elle est une bonne auditrice qui comprend toujours les problèmes des autres.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

alléger; éclaircir
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Une blague peut alléger l’atmosphère d’une réunion tendue.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

ressemblance; similitude
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
Le portrait montre une forte ressemblance avec sa grand-mère.
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

lisible
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
Son écriture était presque illisible.
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.
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.
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
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

langue
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
L'anglais est devenu une langue mondiale pour les affaires et la science.