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C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

machiniste
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
Le machiniste a ajusté soigneusement les engrenages sur le tour.
A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

manquer / être absent
Meaning
to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
Example
I really miss my family when I travel abroad.
Je ressens vraiment le manque de ma famille quand je voyage à l'étranger.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

mathématique
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
L'équation mathématique était difficile à résoudre.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

monter
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Ils prévoient de monter une caméra sur le mur.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marqué; évident; distinct
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Il y a eu une amélioration marquée dans sa performance.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

martien
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
Le film montrait un martien visitant la Terre.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

macronutriments
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
Les protéines, les graisses et les glucides sont des macronutriments essentiels.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

mineur
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
Le mineur a travaillé dans la mine de charbon pendant de nombreuses années.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

en attendant
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
La nourriture sera prête dans une heure ; en attendant, nous pouvons regarder la télévision.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

multilingue
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Elle a grandi dans une maison multilingue.
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

manteau imperméable
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
Il portait un mackintosh pour rester au sec sous la pluie.
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

municipalité
Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
La municipalité prévoit de construire une nouvelle bibliothèque.
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

mime; acteur de mime
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
Le mime de rue a diverti la foule avec sa routine de boîte invisible.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

mutinerie
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Les marins ont organisé une mutinerie contre leur capitaine.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

mal interpréter
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Elle a mal interprété son silence comme de la colère.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

idée fausse
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Il existe une idée fausse commune selon laquelle le succès se produit du jour au lendemain.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

crinière
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Le lion secoua sa crinière épaisse avec fierté.
C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

gâcher
Meaning
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
Example
The celebration was marred by bad weather.
La célébration a été gâchée par le mauvais temps.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

multiplicité
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
Le projet a dû faire face à une multiplicité de défis.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

virilité
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Sa virilité a été admirée par ses pairs.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minutieusement
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Le détective a examiné la preuve minutieusement.
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

divers; varié; mélangé
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
La boîte contenait des objets divers de différentes époques.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

matérialisme
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
L'essor du matérialisme dans la société moderne préoccupe de nombreux philosophes.
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

création
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
La création du film a pris plus de deux ans.
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

méditation
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
Elle pratique la méditation chaque matin pour commencer sa journée en paix.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

état d'esprit; humeur;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Elle était de bonne humeur après avoir reçu la nouvelle.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

maître; expert;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
Léonard de Vinci était un maître dans la peinture et la sculpture.
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

motif
Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
Le motif de l'amour est central dans le roman.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

massager
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
Le thérapeute massera votre dos pour réduire la tension musculaire.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

marché
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Le marché de la ville est bondé chaque vendredi matin.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

minion
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
Le dictateur était entouré de ministres fidèles qui exécutaient ses ordres.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratoire
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
De nombreux oiseaux sont migrateurs et parcourent des milliers de kilomètres chaque saison.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

moment
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
Veuillez patienter un moment pendant que je vérifie votre commande.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

plus
Meaning
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Example
She wanted more time to finish the project.
Elle voulait plus de temps pour finir le projet.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

maïs
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Les agriculteurs de la région cultivent du maïs comme culture principale pour l'alimentation et la nourriture pour animaux.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

mensonger
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
Le politicien était connu pour ses déclarations mensongères.
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

microphone
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
Elle a parlé dans le microphone pendant la présentation.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

impasse/rue étroite
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Ils ont loué un petit appartement dans un mews tranquille de Londres.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

migration
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
La migration annuelle des oiseaux est un événement naturel fascinant.
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

mémorial
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
Des milliers de personnes se rassemblent au Mémorial National.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

bagarre chaotique
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Une bagarre chaotique a éclaté pendant le match de football.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Les randonneurs se sont arrêtés pour admirer la méssa qui s'élevait au-dessus du sol du désert.
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

malaise
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
Après le long voyage, elle a ressenti un malaise général.
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

mettre en désordre
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
Il a mis en désordre les papiers et n'a pas pu trouver le rapport.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

médias
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Les nouvelles ont été largement rapportées dans tous les médias.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

se métamorphoser
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
La chenille s'est métamorphosée en un papillon.
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

lundi
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Je commence mon nouveau travail lundi.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

mesure
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
Le tailleur a pris mes mesures de taille avant de coudre le costume.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

gale
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Le chien errant souffrait de gale.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

magnat; une personne riche et puissante dans les affaires
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
Le magnat du pétrole possédait des dizaines de raffineries à travers le pays.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

doux
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
Le patient n'avait que des symptômes légers.
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

moine
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
Le moine passait des heures en méditation chaque jour.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

message
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
J'ai reçu ton message et je répondrai bientôt.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

chien bâtard
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
Le chien errant était un chien bâtard amical.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

machination; intrigue;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Les machinations du méchant ont finalement été exposées.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

manière
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Son éternuement constant était devenu une manière agaçante.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

modification
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
Le plan a nécessité une modification.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

rencontrer
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Je te rencontrerai au café.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

une tâche ou mission importante attribuée à une personne ou un groupe ; un but ou objectif spécifique
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Les astronautes ont terminé leur mission vers la station spatiale.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

minuties
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
L'avocat s'est concentré sur les minuties du contrat.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

processer et utiliser les aliments pour la croissance
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
Le foie aide à métaboliser les toxines.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

monotone
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
Le monotone de l'enseignant rendait la conférence difficile à suivre.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathématiques
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Les mathématiques nous aident à comprendre les motifs dans la nature et l'univers.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

commercialisation
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
La commercialisation du nouveau produit dépend de la demande des consommateurs.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

moralité
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
La morale de l'histoire est toujours de dire la vérité.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

mesures
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Les mesures sont cruciales pour évaluer la performance.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

avertisseur
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
Son ton monitory a rendu tout le monde prudent quant à leur prochain mouvement.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

monocle
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
Le vieux monsieur portait un monocle lors des événements officiels.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

mélodieux
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
La voix mélodieuse du chanteur a enchanté le public.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

affecté / artificiel
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
La performance de l'acteur était trop affectée pour sembler naturelle.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

mauvaise gouvernance
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
Le royaume a souffert pendant des décennies sous la mauvaise gouvernance.
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

manifeste
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
Le parti a publié son manifeste avant les élections.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

magistériel
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
Le professeur a parlé d'une manière magistérielle pendant la conférence.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

contamination par les métaux
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
La contamination par les métaux présente de graves risques pour la santé.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

minéral
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
Le calcium est un minéral important pour des os solides.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

piège à homme
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
Le vieux château avait un piège à homme à l'entrée.
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

misérable; malheureux; causant de la souffrance
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
Il se sentait misérable après avoir perdu son travail.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

médicamenter
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
Le docteur medicinera le patient pour réduire l'inflammation.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

matricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Le crime de matricide a choqué toute la ville.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

mauvais nom
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
Appeler le petit chien un 'géant' est un mauvais nom.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

méditer / source d'inspiration
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Elle s'est assise près de la fenêtre pour réfléchir à son avenir.
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

muet; incapable de parler; sans son
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
Il est resté muet pendant toute la réunion.
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

bureau judiciaire
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Il était fier de servir dans le bureau judiciaire local pendant plus d'une décennie.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Rompre la monotonie de la vie quotidienne peut améliorer la santé mentale.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

moduler
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Un bon orateur sait comment moduler sa voix.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

créateur
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
Il est un célèbre créateur de films à Hollywood.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

harceler / agresser sexuellement
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
Le criminel a été arrêté pour avoir tenté de molester un enfant.
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

singe
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
Le singe se balançait d'une branche à l'autre dans la jungle.
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

menthe; maison de la monnaie
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
Elle a ajouté des feuilles de menthe fraîche au thé pour un goût rafraîchissant.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

silure bagride
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
Le poisson Mystus se trouve couramment dans les rivières et les ruisseaux d'Asie du Sud.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

maculer
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
Le tissu blanc a été souillé par des taches d'encre.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

à mi-chemin; au milieu
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
Le projet est à mi-chemin de son achèvement.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

méfiance
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Il y avait une profonde méfiance entre les deux partis politiques.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

carte
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Il a étudié la carte avant de commencer son voyage.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

mercenaire
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
Le mercenaire a combattu pour celui qui payait le salaire le plus élevé.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

magnitude; taille; importance
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
La magnitude du tremblement de terre a été mesurée à 7,5 sur l'échelle de Richter.
A1 verb /meɪk/

make

faire
Meaning
to create, produce, or construct something
Example
I make coffee every morning.
Je fais du café chaque matin.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

orange sanguine
Meaning
a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange
Example
Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.
Malta est un fruit citrique populaire au Bangladesh, connu pour son goût sucré et sa teneur élevée en vitamine C.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

manœuvrer
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
Le conducteur a habilement manœuvré la voiture dans la rue étroite.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

magicien
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Le magicien a sorti un lapin de son chapeau.
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

minorité
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
La loi vise à protéger les droits des minorités ethniques.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

mélanger là où ça ne vous regarde pas
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Il essaie toujours de se mêler des affaires des autres.
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

médiation
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
La médiation a aidé à résoudre le conflit entre les deux équipes.
B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

manière
Meaning
a way in which something is done or happens
Example
He spoke in a polite manner.
Il a parlé de manière polie.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministère
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Le ministère de l'Éducation a annoncé de nouvelles politiques pour les écoles.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

version miniature
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
L'artiste a créé un modèle miniature du château.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

doux et agréable; détendu et gentil
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
La lumière douce du soir a créé une atmosphère paisible.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

mutabilité
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
La mutabilité des tendances de la mode rend difficile le suivi.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbien
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
L'activité microbienne dans le sol améliore la fertilité.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

mal attribuer
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
La citation a été mal attribuée à Shakespeare.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

moustique
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
Le moustique m'a piqué sur le bras hier soir.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

fabriquer
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
L'entreprise fabrique des dispositifs électroniques pour les marchés mondiaux.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

mécréant; criminel
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Le mécréant a été attrapé en train de voler dans le magasin.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

monogamie
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
De nombreuses cultures encouragent la monogamie comme la forme idéale de mariage.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

mutabilité (faute d'orthographe)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
Le document contenait le mot mal écrit 'mutablility' au lieu de 'mutability'.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

magie
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
Le magicien a émerveillé la foule avec sa magie.
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

ministre
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
Le ministre des finances a annoncé de nouvelles politiques fiscales.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

mérite; vertu; qualité d'être digne de reconnaissance
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
Elle a été promue en fonction de son mérite et de son travail acharné.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

poisson à coquille
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Le poisson à coquille est connu pour sa coque protectrice unique.
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

muter
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
Le virus peut muter en une souche plus dangereuse.