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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 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurde
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Il est absurde de penser que la Terre est plate.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relatif au lait ou à l'acide lactique
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Un exercice intense peut entraîner une accumulation d'acide lactique dans les muscles.
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.
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.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satellite en bois
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat démontre l'utilisation du bois dans l'espace.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

légal; légitime; valide; juste;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
Le juge a confirmé que leurs actions étaient légales et appropriées.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

boisé
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
La tige boisée soutenait les fleurs lourdes.
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 /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.
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.
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

agneau
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
Le petit agneau a suivi sa mère partout.
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.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

loi
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Tout le monde doit obéir à la loi.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

probabilité
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
Il y a une forte probabilité de pluie demain.
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

légèreté; frivolité; manque de respect
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
La légèreté dans la salle d'audience était inappropriée.
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

lexique
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
Un traducteur doit avoir un vaste lexique des deux langues.
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

lancé
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
Le satellite a été lancé avec succès.
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

languide; paresseux; faible
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
Après le long voyage, elle se sentait languissante et avait besoin de repos.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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 /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

libérer
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
L'armée a libéré la ville du contrôle ennemi.
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.
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

longévité
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
Les bonnes habitudes contribuent à la santé et à la longévité.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

critiquer sévèrement
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
L'entraîneur a sévèrement critiqué l'équipe pour sa mauvaise performance.
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.
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

en retard
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
Il est arrivé en retard à la réunion.
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!
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

membre
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Il s'est cassé un membre en grimpant à l'arbre.
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.
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, 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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

grossier
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Ses remarques grossières ont offensé tout le monde à la réunion.
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 /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

le centre de l'attention publique; une lumière brillante produite en chauffant un cylindre de chaux
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
La célébrité a adoré être sous les projecteurs.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

restes; restes de repas
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Les restes du dîner ont été donnés au chien.
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 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

garde-manger
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
Le garde-manger était plein de pain frais et de fromage.
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.
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.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

au lieu de
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Il a donné de l'argent au lieu de fleurs.
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.
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

lasso
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
Le cowboy a lassoé le cheval rapidement.
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.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

courge longue
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Elle a coupé la courge longue en tranches fines pour le plat sauté.
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.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

garçon
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
Le garçon a aidé son père dans la boutique.
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 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

imposer
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'imposer une nouvelle taxe sur les produits de luxe.
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

lubrification
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
La lubrification de la surface rendait la marche difficile.
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.
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 /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

lucratif
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
Le marché immobilier est hautement lucratif dans les zones urbaines.
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.
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 /lɑːl/

loll

s'asseoir paresseusement
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Après une longue journée de travail, il s'est affalé sur le canapé.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

lumineux; brillant; éclatant
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
Les étoiles lumineuses remplissaient le ciel nocturne sombre.
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.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

lèvre
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Elle a appliqué du rouge à lèvres sur ses lèvres avant la fête.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

libéral; tolérant; généreux; progressiste dans la pensée
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Elle a une attitude libérale envers différentes cultures et croyances.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

politique de non-intervention
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Les politiques de laissez-faire encouragent l'entreprise privée.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

jeune garçon
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
Le vieil homme a offert un sourire gentil au jeune garçon.
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 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

logique
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
Les circuits logiques assurent un calcul efficace.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

citron vert
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Ajoutez une tranche de citron vert à votre boisson.
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.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

lubrifier
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Le mécanicien a lubrifié les pièces du moteur de la voiture.
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.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

liquéfiant
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
Le chimiste a expliqué comment le liquide fonctionnait dans l'expérience.
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.
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 /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.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

souple et gracieux
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
La danseuse souple a captivé le public avec ses pirouettes gracieuses.
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.
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.
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

emplacement
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
Ce café est situé dans un bel emplacement près du lac.
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

lion
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
Le lion a rugi fort dans la savane.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

loquace
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
L'enfant loquace a diverti tout le monde avec des histoires sans fin.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

lauréat
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
Le lauréat Nobel a donné une conférence inspirante sur la paix.
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 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.
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.
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 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

poivre long
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
Le poivre long était plus précieux que le poivre noir dans les temps anciens.
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 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

souple et gracieux
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Sa silhouette souple lui permettait de bouger comme une ballerine.
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

litre
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
Elle a acheté un litre de lait au magasin.
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.
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.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

croissant
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
Le mathématicien a étudié les propriétés du croissant.
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.
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 /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

un paresseux, quelqu'un qui évite de travailler ou de faire des efforts
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
Ne sois pas un lofèr, aide-nous avec le travail.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

le second
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre le thé et le café, je préfère le second.
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

principalement
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
Le succès du projet était principalement dû au travail d'équipe.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

héritage
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Ses contributions ont laissé un héritage durable dans l'industrie.
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

liniment / lotion
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
Il a frotté du liniment sur ses muscles endoloris après l'entraînement.
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 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

louche
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
Utilisez la louche pour servir la soupe chaude dans des bols.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

sauterelle
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Les sauterelles ont détruit tout le champ de blé.
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

chemin
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
Ils marchaient sur un chemin de campagne tranquille.
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 /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

mouvement
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
Marcher est la forme la plus courante de locomotion humaine.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

litige
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Le litige a accusé le régime de violations des droits de l'homme.