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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.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

devrait
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Tu devrais étudier pour tes examens.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

éliminer
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Ce nouveau système supprime la nécessité de saisir des données manuellement.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

ressemblance
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Il y a une forte ressemblance entre les deux sœurs.
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

bref
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
Sa réponse brève rendit tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

poireau
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
La soupe était faite avec des pommes de terre et des poireaux.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

désinfectant
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
Le nettoyeur a pulvérisé un désinfectant sur la table.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

obsolète
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
L'usine était remplie de machines obsolètes qui ralentissaient la production.
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

compétent
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Elle est hautement compétente dans plusieurs langues.
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

enveloppe
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
L'enveloppe de maïs a été pelée avant la cuisson.
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

lisse; sans difficulté; fluide
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
La route était lisse et confortable pour conduire.
C2 noun /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

quarto

livre de format quarto
Meaning
A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).
Example
The library has rare Shakespeare quartos.
La bibliothèque possède de rares quartos de Shakespeare.
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

canard
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
Le canard nage gracieusement à travers le lac.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

syllelogisme
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
Le philosophe a expliqué le concept du syllogisme en utilisant des exemples simples.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

comportement / conduire
Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
L'enseignant a dirigé l'examen de manière équitable.
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.
A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

par exemple
Meaning
For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
Example
You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.
Vous devriez manger plus de fruits, par exemple, des pommes et des bananes.
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

priorisation
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
Une priorisation efficace garantit que les ressources sont utilisées efficacement.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

en forme de plume
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
La structure de la feuille de fougère est en forme de plume.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

répandu
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Le tabagisme est encore répandu chez les adolescents malgré les avertissements sanitaires.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

fuir
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
Le voleur s'est échappé avant que la police n'arrive.
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

accolade
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
Elle a reçu une récompense pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

herpétologiste
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
L'herpétologiste a découvert une nouvelle espèce de grenouille dans la forêt tropicale.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

collectif
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Le Jour de la Victoire représente notre fierté collective.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

aduler excessivement
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Les fans ont adulé l'acteur après sa performance.
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

normalement
Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
Je me réveille normalement à 7h chaque jour.
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

demander
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
L'enfant a demandé un nouveau jouet.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

continence
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Il a pratiqué la continence pour maintenir son attention sur ses études.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

submersible
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Les scientifiques ont exploré l'océan profond à l'aide d'un submersible.
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

densément
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
La zone est densément couverte d'arbres.
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

baser
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
Ils ont basé leur décision sur des faits.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

sentiment; sensation; émotion
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
Elle avait une étrange sensation que quelque chose d'important allait se produire.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

extrader
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
Le gouvernement a accepté d'extrader le fugitif vers son pays d'origine.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

suggérable
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Les enfants sont très suggestibles et peuvent croire ce qu'on leur dit.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

s'attendre
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Je m'attends à ce que la réunion commence à 9 heures.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

empiètement
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
Les villageois ont protesté contre l'empiètement sur leurs terres agricoles.
C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

colère, rage
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
La nouvelle politique a provoqué la colère des employés.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

licite
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
Le commerce de certains biens est licite selon le droit international.
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

quatuor
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
Le quatuor à cordes a magnifiquement joué au concert.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

pensable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Il est difficile de croire qu'un tel résultat soit même pensable.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

insensible
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
Le propriétaire était insensible et a refusé d'aider la pauvre famille.
C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

théosophie
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
La théosophie a attiré des personnes intéressées par le mysticisme et la croissance spirituelle.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

libération
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
L'hôpital va libérer le patient demain.
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

à l'étranger
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
Elle a décidé d'étudier à l'étranger pendant un an.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

ancêtre
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
Nos ancêtres ont lutté pour l'indépendance.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

collectionneur
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Il est un collectionneur de timbres avec des milliers d'articles rares.
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.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

phytonutriments
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
Le thé vert contient des phytonutriments puissants.
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

céleste
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
Le poète a décrit la beauté céleste des étoiles.
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

revenu fixe
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
Les investissements à revenu fixe fournissent des rendements fiables.
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

ophtalmologiste
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
L'oculiste du village était connu pour traiter diverses maladies des yeux.
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

juridique
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
L'affaire a soulevé des questions juridiques importantes.
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

navigateur
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
J'utilise un navigateur web pour rechercher des informations en ligne.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

résumer
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Elle a résumé le rapport en quelques minutes.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

soins de santé
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
Le pays a investi massivement dans les soins de santé pour améliorer la santé publique.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

omnipotence
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
De nombreuses religions décrivent l'omnipotence de Dieu comme absolue.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

romancier
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
Le romancier a passé des années à écrire son nouveau livre.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

donnée
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
Chaque donnée dans l'enquête a été soigneusement analysée.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

synchronie
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
Leurs performances de danse ont montré une synchronie parfaite.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

égalité parfaite
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
La course s'est terminée par une égalité parfaite entre les deux coureurs.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

insensible
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
La cruauté insensible du dictateur a choqué le monde.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

logement; quartiers; logement militaire
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
Les soldats sont retournés à leurs quartiers après l'exercice d'entraînement.
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

prédestination
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
La doctrine de la prédestination suggère que les événements sont fixés par la volonté divine.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

frénésie
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
L'annonce de la vente a créé une frénésie de shopping au centre commercial.
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

traumatisme
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
L'accident lui a laissé un traumatisme émotionnel durable.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

maillet
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
Le charpentier a utilisé un maillet en caoutchouc pour éviter d'endommager le bois.
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

suggérer
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
Son ton semblait impliquer qu'elle était contrariée.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

empirisme
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
L'empirisme soutient que la connaissance provient de l'expérience et de l'observation.
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

pervers
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
Il éprouvait un plaisir pervers à contrarier ses collègues.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

graines de carvi
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
Le pain était parfumé aux graines de carvi.
A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

tout
Meaning
the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something
Example
She spent all her money on books.
Elle a dépensé tout son argent en livres.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

bonheur
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
Le bonheur réside dans le fait de profiter des petites choses de la vie.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

chic
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Il avait l'air très chic dans son nouveau costume.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

expérimentation
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
L'expérimentation mène à des produits révolutionnaires.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

révérence
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Ils se sont inclinés en révérence au roi.
B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

nonne
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
La nonne enseignait à l'école catholique locale.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

humain
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Les valeurs humaines façonnent les systèmes sociaux.
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

croissant
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
Augmenter la sensibilisation à l'éducation est nécessaire.
A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

image; représentation; portrait
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
L'entreprise a travaillé dur pour améliorer son image publique après le scandale.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

pourri; mauvais
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
La pomme est pourrie et doit être jetée.
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

protéger
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
Protégez-vous des effets négatifs des médias sociaux.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

personne qui simule une maladie
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
Le responsable soupçonnait que John était un malingerer.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

exégèse
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
Le professeur a donné une exégèse détaillée du passage biblique.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

conseil
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
Elle a décidé de consulter après avoir ressenti du stress pendant des mois.
C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

valeur
Meaning
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Example
The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.
Le soldat a été honoré pour sa valeur pendant la guerre.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

noblesse; rang élevé
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Il a montré une grande noblesse en pardonnant à ses ennemis.
C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

recouvrable
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
Les créances de l'entreprise ont considérablement augmenté ce trimestre.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

éminent
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Il est un scientifique éminent connu pour ses recherches révolutionnaires.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

omniscience
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
Le narrateur du roman a un air d'omniscience, révélant les pensées de chaque personnage.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

participation
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
La participation à la manifestation était impressionnante, avec des milliers de personnes présentes.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patricien
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Les familles patriciennes de Rome exerçaient une grande puissance en politique.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

affaiblissant
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
La maladie avait un effet affaiblissant sur sa santé.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

avancées
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Les avancées scientifiques favorisent l'innovation mondiale.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

superajouter
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
L'auteur a choisi de superajouter un nouveau chapitre à l'édition révisée.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

toundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Les ours polaires errent à travers la toundra glacée.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

indigestion
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Il evitait les aliments epices car cela lui donnait souvent une indigestion.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

fantastique
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Le concert d'hier soir était absolument fantastique.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

autopsie
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
Le médecin a pratiqué une autopsie sur le corps.
C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

patronymique
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
Dans de nombreuses cultures, les noms de famille sont d'origine patronymique.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

quatrième
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
Il a terminé à la quatrième place dans la course.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

invétéré
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
Il est un lecteur invétéré qui passe des heures à la bibliothèque chaque jour.
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

période d'essai
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
Il a été mis en période d'essai pendant six mois.
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

navire
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
Le navire a transporté des fournitures critiques.
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

tolérer
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
Je ne peux pas tolérer un tel comportement impoli dans ma classe.
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

affaires; entreprise; commerce
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Il a commencé son propre business après avoir obtenu son diplôme universitaire.
C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

consciemment
Meaning
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
Example
She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.
Elle a consciemment gardé le secret de ses amis.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

divination
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Les peuples anciens se fiaient souvent à la divination pour guider les décisions importantes.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

cohésif
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
L'équipe a montré une stratégie cohésive.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

archive
Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
La bibliothèque a décidé d'archiver tous les anciens manuscrits.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

blasphématoire
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Le livre a été interdit pour son contenu blasphématoire.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

orange
Meaning
having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit
Example
The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.
Le coucher du soleil orange a peint le ciel magnifiquement.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

mépriser
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Elle déteste l'hypocrisie sous toutes ses formes.
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.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Ils sont restés dans la suite présidentielle de l'hôtel.
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

électrique
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
Le système électrique de la maison a besoin de réparations.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

indéniable
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
La preuve de sa culpabilité était indéniable.
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 /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

pelle
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Il a pris une pelle pour nettoyer la neige de l'allée.