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B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

luxe
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
Ils ont profité du luxe d'un hôtel cinq étoiles.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

vibrant; plein de vie; éclatant
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Les couleurs vibrantes du coucher du soleil ont peint le ciel magnifiquement.
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

pentathlon
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
Elle s'est entraînée dur pour participer au pentathlon moderne.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

charognard / collecteur de déchets
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Les vautours sont des scavengers naturels qui nettoient l'environnement.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

suburbain
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Ils ont acheté une maison dans un quartier suburbain calme.
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

parler lentement de manière paresseuse
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
Il a tendance à parler lentement quand il est fatigué.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimiser
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Des efforts doivent être faits pour minimiser l'utilisation du plastique.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

n'importe quoi
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Tu peux me demander n'importe quoi sur le projet.
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

bonheur
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

calmer
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
Le capitaine a essayé de calmer l'équipage anxieux.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

prophétiser
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
Le moine prophétisa que la paix reviendrait dans le pays.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

fiancer
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Ils ont décidé de se fiancer après des années d’amitié.
A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

bonheur
Meaning
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
Example
She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

pâte
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
Elle pétrit la pâte pendant dix minutes avant de la cuire.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

centre
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
Le premier centre de chirurgie robotique a été établi à Rangpur.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

de face
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Les deux voitures se sont percutées de face à l'intersection.
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

bavardage excessif
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
Son bavardage excessif rendait difficile la concentration pendant la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

zénith
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
Sa carrière a atteint son zénith à la fin des années 1990.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

uniquement
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Il est entièrement responsable de la décision.
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

émerveiller
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
Le tour final du magicien a émerveillé le public.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

résistant à la sécheresse
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Les cultures résistantes à la sécheresse peuvent survivre dans des conditions arides.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

annonce
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Le directeur a fait une annonce importante concernant le nouveau programme.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

varié; divers
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
Le musée a une collection variée d'artefacts anciens.
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

déterminer
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
Nous devons déterminer la cause du problème.
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

faire des objections inutiles
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
Elle faisait des objections inutiles sur chaque détail du plan.
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

propension
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
Elle a une propension pour apprendre de nouvelles langues.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

démotivé
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Son essai démotivé pour étudier n'a pas donné de bons résultats.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

imminent
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Les nuages sombres ont signalé qu'une tempête était imminente.
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

chameau
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
Le chameau marchait lentement à travers le sable du désert.
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

caractéristique
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
Le nouveau téléphone a une caractéristique unique de caméra.
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

piquer
Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
Il a pointé son doigt sur la carte pour indiquer l'emplacement.
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

à nouveau
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
Après l'échec, elle a décidé de recommencer sa vie à nouveau.
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

devoir
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
Je dois mon succès au soutien de mes parents.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

décisif
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Son action décisive a sauvé l'entreprise de l'effondrement.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

pitié; sympathie;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
J'ai ressenti de la pitié pour l'homme sans abri sous la pluie.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

jurer
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Je jure de dire la vérité.
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

striée
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
La surface de la roche a été striée par le mouvement glaciaire.
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

économiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
L'entreprise essaie de fonctionner de manière plus économique cette année.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

égratigner, gratter
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Il s'est éraflé le genou en jouant au football.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

canna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Les lys canna orange vif ont poussé grands près de l'étang.
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

mélange de fleurs séchées
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
Le salon était rempli du parfum du potpourri.
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

désespéré
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
La situation est devenue désespérée lorsque les réserves d'eau se sont épuisées.
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

hygiénique
Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
Maintenir des conditions hygiéniques dans les hôpitaux est crucial.
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

se répandre
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
L'odeur des fleurs fraîches a envahi toute la pièce.
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

masculin
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
L'école a plus de professeurs masculins que de professeurs féminins.
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

réalisation
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
Son rêve de devenir médecin s'est enfin réalisé.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

équilibre interne du corps, stabilité physiologique maintenue par des processus physiologiques
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
Le corps humain maintient l'homéostasie grâce à la régulation de la température.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

perplexe, interrogatif
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
Elle lui a lancé un regard interrogateur lorsqu'il a fait le commentaire étrange.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

rectitude; intégrité
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
Sa droiture dans les affaires lui a valu un grand respect.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

jongler
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
Il a essayé de jongler entre le travail, les études et les responsabilités familiales.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

déstressé
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Elle semblait déstressée après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

prouver
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
Les preuves prouveront son innocence.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

justice
Meaning
Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
Example
Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.
La justice est recherchée par les personnages opprimés dans l'histoire.
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

gestion du temps par blocs
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Le time-blocking aide à améliorer la productivité et l'efficacité.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

désuet
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
Ses opinions sur les femmes sont positivement démodées.
B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

assurance
Meaning
An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.
Example
He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.
Il a acheté une assurance santé pour couvrir les frais médicaux.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

assaillir
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Le politicien a été assailli par des questions difficiles.
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

éplucher
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
Elle a appris à ouvrir les huîtres rapidement.
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.
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

poubelle; déchets
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
Il a nettoyé le garage et a jeté toutes les vieilles poubelles.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

surmonter
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
Vous pouvez surmonter la procrastination en planifiant.
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

entraver, restreindre
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
Les règles strictes ont limité la créativité des étudiants.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

fatalisme
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Il a adopté le fatalisme, croyant que rien de ce qu'il faisait ne pouvait changer son destin.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

manteau, responsabilité
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
Le leader a pris le manteau de la responsabilité.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

jargon
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
L'explication de l'avocat était pleine de jargon juridique.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

perturbation; trouble; dérangement
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
La musique forte a créé une perturbation qui a dérangé tous les voisins.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

étudiant de troisième cycle
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Elle fait des recherches de troisième cycle en physique.
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

prendre par la force
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
Pendant la guerre, les soldats ont pris possession des maisons des villageois.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

reconnaissant; reconnaissante
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Je suis reconnaissant pour toute ton aide et ton soutien.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

chanter
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
elle chante magnifiquement dans le chœur
B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

nomination
Meaning
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
Example
Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.
Sa nomination pour le prix a surpris tout le monde.
A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

ensemble
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
Nous devons travailler ensemble pour résoudre ce problème.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

incontournable
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
La preuve était incontestable et a prouvé son innocence.
A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

salle de sport
Meaning
a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training
Example
He goes to the gym every morning to work out.
Il va à la salle de sport chaque matin pour faire de l'exercice.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

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

Pie

tarte
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
Ma grand-mère fait la meilleure tarte aux pommes de la ville.
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

facilitation
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
Sa facilitation a permis à la réunion de se dérouler sans heurts.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

factionnel
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
Le débat est devenu factionnel, divisant le comité en camps rivaux.
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

répondre
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
Elle répondra au téléphone quand il sonnera.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

abîmer
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
La rayure abîmera la beauté de la peinture.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

insolvabilité
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
L'entreprise a déclaré la faillite après des années de pertes.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

siège de cheval; accabler quelqu'un de responsabilités
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
Il a sellé le cheval avant d'aller faire une promenade.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

temporairement
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
La route est fermée temporairement pour des réparations.
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

poisson barramundi
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
Le poisson barramundi est apprécié pour sa saveur délicate et sa texture tendre.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

œuvre d'art
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
La galerie a exposé une impressionnante œuvre d'art d'un artiste local.
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

attraper / fermoir
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Elle a entrelacé ses mains ensemble en prière.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

en plein essor
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
L'industrie technologique en pleine expansion a attiré de nombreux investisseurs.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

supervision
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Le projet a été complété sous la supervision d'un gestionnaire expérimenté.
C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

audace, déranger
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
Elle avait l'audace de remettre en question sa décision.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

autour; autour de; environ
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Regarde autour et tu verras beaucoup de belles fleurs.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le navire à travers la tempête.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

enseignement
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
L'enseignement est une profession noble.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

arôme
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
L'arôme du pain fraîchement cuit remplissait la cuisine.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

ennuyé
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Elle s’est sentie ennuyée pendant la longue réunion.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

profondeur; qualité d'être intense ou profond
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
La profondeur de l'océan dans cette zone atteint plus de trois mille mètres.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

immobile
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
Après l'accident, il est resté immobile pendant des semaines.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millionnaire
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Il est devenu millionnaire grâce à des investissements intelligents et à un travail acharné.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

autocratique
Meaning
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
Example
The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.
Le style autocratique du gestionnaire décourageait les employés de partager leurs idées.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

fermé
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
Le magasin est fermé le vendredi.
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

secte
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
Le groupe s'est divisé en différentes sectes en raison des différences doctrinales.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

inconstitutionnel
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
Le tribunal a déclaré que la nouvelle loi était inconstitutionnelle.
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

discuter
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
Nous devons discuter du projet avant de le finaliser.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

curable
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
Le médecin lui a assuré que la maladie était curable.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

convaincant; crédible; persuasif; capable de faire croire quelque chose à quelqu'un
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
Son argument convaincant a gagné l'ensemble du jury.
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

personne exigeante sur les règles
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
Il est très strict sur la ponctualité et ne tolère pas les retards.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

sec
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Les feuilles sèches se sont effritées sous ses pieds.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

de base; fondamental;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Apprendre la grammaire de base en anglais est essentiel pour les débutants.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

délester
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
Elle s'est libérée de ses soucis en les partageant avec son amie.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

sanctifier
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
Le prêtre sanctifiera la cérémonie de mariage.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

bouffonnerie
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Sa bouffonnerie constante irritait le public sérieux.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

assentiment
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Elle a hoché la tête en silence.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

jubilaire; anniversaire spécial
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
L'école a célébré son jubilé d'or avec une grande cérémonie.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

excentrique
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
L'artiste était connu pour son style excentrique.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

marque; signe; note
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Elle a obtenu la meilleure note à l'examen de mathématiques.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

importance
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
L'importance de la gestion du temps ne peut être surestimée.
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

prudent; méfiant
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
Elle était méfiante des inconnus qui s'approchaient d'elle la nuit.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

agriculture
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
L'agriculture durable peut aider à protéger l'environnement.
B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

naviguer
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
Le GPS aide à naviguer sur des itinéraires complexes.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

culte
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Ils se rassemblent chaque dimanche pour le culte.
B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

énergique; actif; plein d'énergie
Meaning
having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy
Example
She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.
Elle est très énergique et adore les activités de plein air.