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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.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mangue
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
La mangue est connue comme le roi des fruits.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

mariage
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Ils sont entrés dans le mariage après des années d'amitié.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

méliorisme
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Sa philosophie du méliorisme l'a maintenue pleine d'espoir pendant les moments difficiles.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

mauvaise utilisation
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
L'utilisation incorrecte des profils sur les réseaux sociaux peut nuire aux relations.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

moto
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
Il va au travail en moto tous les matins.
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

principalement; pour la plupart
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
La conférence portait principalement sur la protection de l'environnement et le changement climatique.
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

météorologie
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
Il a choisi de se spécialiser en météorologie pour étudier les modèles climatiques.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabrication
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Le pays investit massivement dans le secteur de la fabrication.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

moderne
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Ils vivent dans un appartement moderne avec de nouvelles installations.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

réparer
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
Elle a appris à réparer sa robe déchirée.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

bonheur
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

mille
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Elle a marché un mille pour atteindre l’arrêt de bus.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

muscle
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
L'exercice régulier aide à renforcer votre muscle.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

hypocrite
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
Le gestionnaire a donné une excuse hypocrite au lieu d'admettre l'erreur.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

moteur
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
Le moteur de la voiture s'est arrêté soudainement.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

individus marginalisés
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Les individus marginalisés font souvent face à des défis graves.
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mocassin
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Il a mis des mocassins confortables avant de sortir.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

mémorable
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Les événements mémorables inspirent des générations.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

millénaire
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
L'année 2000 a été célébrée comme le début d'un nouveau millénaire.
A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

montagne
Meaning
a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground
Example
They climbed the highest mountain in the region.
Ils ont escaladé la montagne la plus haute de la région.
B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

marketing, publicité, promotion
Meaning
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Example
Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.
Le marketing numérique a transformé les stratégies commerciales.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

rayon de lune
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Un rayon de lune illumina la clairière silencieuse de la forêt.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

mystère; quelque chose d'inexplicable
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
La disparition de l'avion reste un mystère.
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misanthropique
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Son attitude misanthropique rendait difficile de se faire des amis.
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

marathon
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
Elle a terminé le marathon en moins de quatre heures.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

meurtrier; avec l'intention de tuer; extrêmement violent; sanguinaire
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Le regard meurtrier dans ses yeux a effrayé tout le monde.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Oui
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Tu comprends ?’ ‘Oui.’
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

maquereau
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Le maquereau est riche en acides gras oméga-3.
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

manifestation
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
Sa générosité était une manifestation de sa nature bienveillante.
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.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marche
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Les soldats ont effectué une marche cérémoniale devant le palais.
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.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

joie
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
Le festival était plein de joie et de rires.
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.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

économie de marché
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Une économie de marché permet aux entreprises de concurrencer librement.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

machinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
L'usine a investi dans une nouvelle machinerie pour augmenter la production.
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.
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

manipulation
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
La manipulation des médias influence l'opinion publique.
A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

madame
Meaning
a title used before a married woman's name
Example
Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.
Madame Karim est la directrice de l'école.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

riches; fortuné; aisé
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
Elle vient d'une famille fortunée avec de vastes biens immobiliers.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

modèle
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Les scientifiques utilisent un modèle pour simuler le changement climatique.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

monstrueux; extrêmement grand; choquant ou malveillant; anormal ou contre nature
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
Le crime monstrueux a choqué toute la communauté.
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.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

conversion d'un actif ou d'un service en une manière de gagner de l'argent
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube permet aux créateurs de contenu de gagner de l'argent grâce à la monétisation.
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 /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

matriculer
Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
Elle s'est inscrite à l'Université d'Oxford l'année dernière.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

insensé
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Il était ennuyé par les tâches insensées au travail.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

médiocrité
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Il a refusé de se contenter de la médiocrité et a visé la grandeur.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

martinet
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
Le martinet a construit son nid sous le pont.
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

question / importance
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
Peu importe ce que pensent les autres.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

modifications
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
Les modifications de l'ADN permettent d'améliorer les caractéristiques des cultures.
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.
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

motilité
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
La motilité des spermatozoïdes est cruciale pour la fertilisation réussie.
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

maladie; affection; trouble
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
Le médecin a diagnostiqué une maladie rare qui a affecté son système nerveux.
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.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

modéré
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Elle a modéré le débat animé entre les candidats.
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 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 /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

devise
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Son devise dans la vie est 'ne jamais abandonner.'
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

modification
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
Le plan a nécessité une modification.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

à la mode
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
Elle portait une tenue modish qui attirait l'attention de tout le monde.
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 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

métaphorique
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Il a utilisé un langage métaphorique pour décrire ses émotions.
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 /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

mastiquer
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Il mastiqua lentement le pain avant de l'avaler.
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 /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

malveillant; nuisible
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Il a répandu des rumeurs malveillantes sur son collègue.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

modificateur
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
Dans l’expression « very cold », « very » est un modificateur de « cold ».
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moraliser
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Il a tendance à moraliser sur les choix des autres.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

mosaïque
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
Le plafond de l'église était décoré d'une magnifique mosaïque.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

mystification, confusion
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
Le public regardait dans la mystification pendant que le magicien réalisait ses tours.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

courage
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Le jeune athlète a montré son courage lors du match final.
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

compétence; maîtrise;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
Sa maîtrise du violon a impressionné les auditoires du monde entier.
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.
A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

repas
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
Nous avons savouré un délicieux repas au restaurant.
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

petite querelle
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
Ils ont eu une petite querelle à propos de l'arrangement des sièges.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

espiègle; malicieux; farceur
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
L'enfant espiègle a caché le jouet préféré de sa sœur.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

langue maternelle
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Les enfants apprennent mieux dans leur langue maternelle.
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 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

maléfique
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
La sorcière maléfique a maudit la jeune princesse.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

minimum
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
Cette année, le taux de chômage a atteint un minimum.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

mouvement
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
Le mouvement visait à garantir l'égalité des droits.
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 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organiser
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Le professeur a organisé les élèves pour la sortie scolaire.
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 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

malchance
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Il a souffert de la malchance de perdre son emploi pendant la récession.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

relatif à la médiation
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Ses compétences médiatrices ont aidé à résoudre le conflit.
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

jument
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
La belle jument galopait à travers le pré.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

une petite quantité
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
Elle a montré une petite quantité de patience pendant la longue réunion.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

particule
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Une particule de poussière flottait dans la lumière du soleil.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

métallurgique
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Il a étudié l'ingénierie métallurgique à l'université.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

bonheur
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Elle a agi en tant que mentor pour les nouveaux employés.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

mésaventure
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Il s'est cassé la jambe lors d'une mésaventure en ski.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsifier
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
L'avocat a accusé le témoin d'avoir tenté de déformer les faits.
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

élan
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
L'entreprise a pris de l'élan après le lancement d'un nouveau produit.
A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

mélanger
Meaning
To combine different substances or elements together.
Example
She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.
Elle aime mélanger différentes couleurs pour créer de nouvelles nuances.
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.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

commémorer
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
La ville a décidé de commémorer le héros avec une statue sur la place centrale.
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.
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

moral; esprit
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
La morale de l'équipe s'est améliorée après la victoire.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

métaphysique
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Elle a étudié la métaphysique pour comprendre les principes de l'existence au-delà de la science physique.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

mangé par les mites
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
Il portait un pull mangé par les mites par une journée froide.
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.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

malpratique
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
Le chirurgien a été poursuivi pour malpratique après l'échec de l'opération.
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.
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.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

machine
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Cette machine à laver est très efficace.