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C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

malnutrition
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Les enfants dans les zones appauvries souffrent de malnutrition.
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

entraver
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
Son manque d'expérience nuira à sa promotion.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

mince
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Il pouvait à peine survivre avec son maigre salaire.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

conjugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Ils ont cherché des conseils pour résoudre leurs problèmes conjugaux.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

médical
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
L'éducation médicale s'est considérablement améliorée.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

mal comprendre
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Il a mal compris les instructions du professeur et a fait la tâche incorrectement.
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.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

libérer de l'esclavage
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
Le propriétaire a décidé de libérer ses esclaves.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

marginaliser, mettre à l'écart
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
La politique a marginalisé les communautés minoritaires.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

avare
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
Elle vivait une vie avare, refusant d'acheter quoi que ce soit de neuf.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

multiplicateur
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
En économie, les dépenses publiques peuvent être un multiplicateur de croissance.
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

mutiler
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
Le manuscrit ancien a été mutilé par une manipulation négligente.
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

monocratie
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
La nation a souffert sous des décennies de monocratie.
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

mathématiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
Le problème peut être résolu mathématiquement plutôt que par des suppositions.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

tourbillon
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
Le navire a été pris dans un tourbillon de vagues et de vent.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

mausolée
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Le roi a été enterré dans un grand mausolée.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

émerveiller
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
Les gens s'émerveillent de leur environnement.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuel
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
C'est un processus manuel qui nécessite une attention particulière.
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Mars
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
Les scientifiques prévoient une mission habitée vers Mars dans la prochaine décennie.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

militaire
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
Le pays a imposé la loi martiale pendant la crise.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

moutarde
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté des graines de moutarde au curry pour plus de saveur.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

moribond; en déclin ou mourant
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
Le patient moribond était dans un état critique.
A1 noun /mæn/

man

homme
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
L'homme a aidé l'enfant à traverser la rue.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

malfaisant
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Les actes malfaisants du tyran ont ruiné le royaume.
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

mémorisation
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
La mémorisation d'informations importantes est cruciale pour les examens.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

mémoires
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
Les mémoires de l'auteur détaillent son voyage à travers les difficultés et les réussites.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

bonheur
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

mace / sceptre
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
Le garde portait un mace comme symbole d'autorité.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

moucheté
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Les feuilles étaient marquées de taches jaunes et brunes.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

métaphysique
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Il a passé des années à étudier des questions métaphysiques sur la vie et l'être.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

multitude
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Une multitude de fans se sont rassemblés dans le stade.
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 /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

montage
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
Le film a commencé par un montage de la vie urbaine.
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

mélodie; air musical
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
Elle fredonnait une belle mélodie pendant qu'elle préparait le dîner.
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

mensuel
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
Les employés reçoivent leur salaire sur une base mensuelle.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

manuellement; avec un effort physique;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Les données ont été saisies manuellement dans le système.
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

humblement; docilement
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
Il a accepté les critiques humblement sans discuter.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

mélangeant
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
Elle a trouvé son voisin envahissant et agaçant.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

astucieux, machiavélique et sans scrupules, en particulier en politique ou pour faire progresser sa carrière
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
Le politicien était connu pour ses tactiques machiavéliques.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

mécanicien
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
Le mécanicien a réparé le moteur en moins d'une heure.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

mélange
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Le festival a offert un mélange de musique, de nourriture et d'art.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalisation
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Les politiques économiques devraient aborder la marginalisation des pauvres.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

personne mécontente
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
La personne mécontente a exprimé ses plaintes contre le gouvernement.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

gérable; contrôlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La charge de travail est gérable si nous planifions correctement.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

monastique
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Il a choisi de vivre une vie monastique loin de la ville.
A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

pourrait / pouvoir
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
Elle pourrait venir à la fête si elle termine le travail tôt.
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.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

médicament
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
La médecine moderne a fait de grands progrès dans le traitement des maladies.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

films
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Regarder des films aide à l'apprentissage des langues.
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

mode de vie matérialiste
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
Un mode de vie matérialiste conduit souvent à un déclin moral.
C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

moule / moisissure
Meaning
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
Example
She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.
Elle a versé du chocolat dans le moule pour fabriquer des bonbons.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

mythe
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
Le mythe du phénix raconte l'histoire d'un oiseau renaissant de ses cendres.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

membrane
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
La membrane cellulaire contrôle le mouvement des substances à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur de la cellule.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

délit mineur
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
Il a été condamné à une amende pour un délit mineur lié à un trouble à l'ordre public.
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

mule
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
Le fermier a utilisé une mule pour transporter de lourdes charges.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

micromètre
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
L'ingénieur a utilisé un micromètre pour mesurer l'épaisseur du fil.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

miséricorde
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
Le juge a montré de la miséricorde et lui a donné une peine plus légère.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mon
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
C'est mon livre.
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

triste et pensif; exprimant ou ressentant de la tristesse
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
La musique mélancolique a fait sentir tout le monde triste.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

moi-même
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Je vais le faire moi-même.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

affecté
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
Il marchait avec des pas affectés sur la scène.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

pillard
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Les villageois craignaient les pillards qui attaquaient leurs maisons.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

mérité
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Son dévouement a mérité la reconnaissance de la communauté.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

mobile; portable; déplaçable
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Le mobilier est mobile, nous pouvons donc réorganiser la pièce facilement.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

mosquée
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Ils se sont rassemblés à la mosquée pour la prière du vendredi.
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.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musique
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
Elle adore écouter de la musique classique.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

morphologie
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
La morphologie étudie la structure des mots et comment ils sont formés.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

mordant, critique ou sarcastique
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Son esprit mordant laissait souvent ses amis sans voix.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

mère patrie; pays d'origine
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Il parlait toujours avec affection de sa patrie.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

magistrat
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
Le magistrat a présidé l'affaire criminelle mineure.
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

maman
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
Ma maman fait la meilleure cuisine maison.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

conduite inappropriée
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
L'officier a été renvoyé pour conduite inappropriée professionnelle.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

médiater
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Elle a été demandée de médiater entre les deux entreprises.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

jeunesse
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
Le poème a célébré l'innocence de la jeunesse.
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

mécanique
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
Il a étudié la mécanique de la machine avant de la réparer.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

alpiniste
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
L'alpiniste a atteint le sommet après une longue ascension.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

personne indépendante
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
Le scientifique indépendant a défié les théories établies.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

manie; enthousiasme extrême
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
Elle avait une manie de collectionner des cartes postales anciennes du monde entier.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

exploitation minière
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
L'exploitation minière dans cette région a augmenté ces dernières années.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

moraliste
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
L'auteur était connu comme un moraliste strict dans ses écrits.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

maladie infectieuse du bétail
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
Le fermier a perdu de nombreuses vaches lors de l'épidémie de murrain.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

humidité
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
La crème pour la peau aide à retenir l'humidité.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

parler de manière incohérente
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Il parlait de manière incohérente de ses vieux souvenirs.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

ami, compagnon
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Il est allé pêcher avec son vieux camarade de l'école.
A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

bouche
Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
S'il vous plaît, ouvrez bien la bouche pour que le dentiste puisse examiner.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

mobilité
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
La mobilité des travailleurs est essentielle pour le succès du projet.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

trouble
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
Nous avons évité de nager dans la rivière trouble.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

modérateur
Meaning
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
Example
The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.
Le modérateur a demandé à chaque panéliste de partager leurs points de vue.
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.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

musée
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Nous avons visité le musée d'art pour voir la nouvelle exposition.
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.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Comportement mauvais ou inacceptable, surtout chez les enfants ou dans des situations formelles
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
L'étudiant a été puni pour son mauvais comportement en classe.
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

matériau; tissu; substance
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
Le bâtiment a été construit en utilisant les meilleurs matériaux disponibles.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

massacre
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
L'armée a massacré les innocents civils.
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.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

pleurer
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Ils se sont réunis pour pleurer la perte de leur ami.
C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

mirage
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
Les voyageurs ont vu un mirage d'eau dans le désert.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

fumier, engrais organique
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
Le fumier organique améliore la fertilité du sol.
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

Mme
Meaning
a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status
Example
Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.
Mme Akter donnera un discours lors du séminaire.
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

marié
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
Elle est mariée à un médecin.
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

pénétration du marché
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Une forte pénétration du marché assure la domination concurrentielle.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

métabolisme
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
L'exercice stimule le métabolisme et brûle des calories.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

panaché
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Le livre est un panaché d'essais et de poèmes.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

malapropisme
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Il est célèbre pour son malapropisme lorsqu'il parle en public.
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

simple
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
Ce n'était qu'une simple suggestion, pas un ordre.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

économie mixte
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
De nos jours, la plupart des pays suivent un modèle économique mixte.
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

correspondre
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
Les couleurs de sa robe correspondent parfaitement avec ses chaussures.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

mélange pour lier les briques / petit canon
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Les travailleurs ont appliqué du mortier entre les briques.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

langage pompeux
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
Le discours pompeux du politicien a impressionné la foule.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

continent
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
La partie continentale de l'Australie abrite la majorite de sa population.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

maquillage
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Elle a appliqué du maquillage avant la fête.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

merveilleux; extraordinaire; stupéfiant
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder
Example
The view from the mountain was marvellous.
La vue depuis la montagne était merveilleuse.