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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.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

naturellement
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Elle excelle naturellement en mathématiques.
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

transfusion sanguine
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
Le patient a reçu une transfusion sanguine après l'accident.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numineux
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
Le temple avait une atmosphère numineuse qui inspirait l'émerveillement.
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

action de saisir; capacité à saisir quelque chose
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
Les thérapeutes ont évalué la préhension du patient pendant la thérapie manuelle.
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

purificateur d'eau
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
Nous avons installé un purificateur d'eau dans notre cuisine pour garantir une eau potable propre.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

reste; ce qui reste
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
Le reste de la nourriture a été stocké dans le réfrigérateur.
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

photographe
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
Le photographe a capturé la beauté de la nature.
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

irrésistible
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
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.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajuster
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Nous devons ajuster légèrement le design.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakien
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
La culture irakienne est riche et diversifiée.
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

à l'intérieur
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
Les clés sont à l'intérieur du tiroir.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

rubis
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
La bague en rubis était sa possession la plus précieuse.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

poète
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
Shakespeare est souvent appelé le poète de l'Avon.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

esthétique
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
L’architecte s’est concentré sur l’équilibre esthétique du bâtiment.
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

audition
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Elle a auditionné pour le rôle principal dans la pièce scolaire.
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

état
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
Il voulait maintenir l'état actuel au travail.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

supérieur; de meilleure qualité
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Ce produit est supérieur à tous les autres sur le marché.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

circonlocution
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
Le discours du politicien était rempli de circonlocutions.
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

art oratoire
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
Ses compétences exceptionnelles en oratoire lui ont permis de gagner la compétition de débat.
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

observer
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
Les scientifiques observent le comportement des animaux dans la nature.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

émergent
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
Le Bangladesh est l'une des économies émergentes les plus rapides du monde.
A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

réussir
Meaning
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
Example
She worked hard to succeed in her career.
Elle a travaillé dur pour réussir dans sa carrière.
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

guirlande; couronne de fleurs;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
La mariée a porté une belle guirlande florale lors de la cérémonie traditionnelle.
C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

neuronal
Meaning
Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Example
Scientists study neural connections in the brain.
Les scientifiques étudient les connexions neuronales dans le cerveau.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

insecticide
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
Le fermier a pulvérisé de l'insecticide sur ses cultures pour les protéger des insectes nuisibles.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

conjonction
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Les mots 'et' et 'mais' sont des conjonctions courantes.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

lac
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Le lac paisible reflétait les montagnes dans ses eaux calmes.
B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

nécessaire
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
Un visa est nécessaire pour entrer dans le pays.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

travaillant
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Elle travaille sur son projet en ce moment.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

éloge
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Il a prononcé un éloge à son professeur retraité.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

réparateur
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
Le réparateur a réparé la machine à laver cassée rapidement.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

communautaire
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Les villageois ont travaillé ensemble dans le jardin communautaire.
C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

contagion
Meaning
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
Example
Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.
La peur s'est propagée comme une contagion à travers la foule.
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

très petit
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Elle m'a donné un petit sourire avant de partir.
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

époque élisabéthaine
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
Shakespeare a écrit de nombreuses pièces pendant l'époque élisabéthaine.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

grand magasin
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Ils ont visité le nouvel emporium pour acheter des meubles et de la décoration pour la maison.
A1 noun /praɪs/

price

prix
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
Le prix de la voiture a augmenté récemment.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

penchant
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
Elle a un penchant pour collectionner des livres rares.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

présager
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Les nuages sombres ont présagé une tempête imminente.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

s'écrier
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
Elle s'est exclamée de joie en voyant le cadeau.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

annuler un ordre
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
Le général a annulé les ordres précédents immédiatement.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

intelligible
Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
Son discours était à peine intelligible à cause du bruit.
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

salubre
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
L'air de la montagne est salubre et rafraîchissant.
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

verre
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
Il a bu un verre d'eau froide après l'entraînement.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

inutile; superflu
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
La réunion était inutile puisque toutes les décisions avaient déjà été prises.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

passeport
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Elle a renouvelé son passeport avant de voyager à l'étranger.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

précédemment mentionné
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Les conditions précédemment mentionnées doivent être remplies avant l'approbation.
C1 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

développement infrastructurel
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
Le développement infrastructurel est nécessaire pour un recyclage efficace.
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

souris
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
La petite souris s'est cachée derrière le placard.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominieux
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
L'équipe a subi une défaite ignominieuse en finale.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

rejeter avec dédain
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Elle a rejeté son offre d'aide avec mépris.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

patrimoine
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
Le château faisait partie de son patrimoine provenant de ses ancêtres nobles.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

poésie
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
Elle adore lire de la poésie pendant son temps libre.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

probiotiques
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
Les probiotiques améliorent la digestion et favorisent la santé intestinale.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

sacerdotal
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Le rituel avait un caractère distinctement sacerdotal.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

excessivement optimiste
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Son attitude excessivement optimiste ignorait les problèmes évidents.
A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

poivre
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
J'aime ajouter du poivre à ma soupe.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

grincer des dents
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Il a commencé à grincer des dents de rage.
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

enrichissement
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
L'enrichissement culturel favorise une compréhension plus profonde des traditions.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

comité
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
Un comité de 65 membres a été formé.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

régularité
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
La régularité de sa routine d'exercice l'a aidé à rester en bonne santé.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

incitation, stimulation
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
Son discours a conduit à la fomentation de la violence dans la région.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

briller
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
L'herbe brillait avec la rosée du matin.
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

ruée; précipitation
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Il y a eu une ruée pour acheter des billets pour le concert.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

extrémiste
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
Le gouvernement prend des mesures pour prévenir les activités extrémistes.
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

dételer
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
Le fermier a dételé les bœufs après une longue journée de travail.
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

moustache
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
Il a cultivé une moustache épaisse pour la pièce.
B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

émotionnel
Meaning
Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
Example
Visiting the burial site made him emotional.
Visiter le site de sépulture l'a rendu émotionnel.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

douloureux
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
La blessure était très douloureuse et il avait besoin de soins immédiats.
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

générosité
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
La générosité du milliardaire était évidente dans ses nombreuses donations caritatives aux hôpitaux.
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

douche
Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
Après l'entraînement, j'ai pris une douche rapide pour me rafraîchir.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

fugitif
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
La police a lancé une chasse à l'homme pour capturer le fugitif qui s'était échappé de la prison.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

tailleur
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
Le tailleur lui a pris les mesures pour un nouveau costume.
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

ruelle
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
Ils ont traversé une ruelle sombre pour atteindre la rue principale.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

relatif à un tombeau, lugubre
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
La maison abandonnée avait un silence sepulcral.
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

piloté par algorithmes.
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
Les systèmes pilotés par des algorithmes augmentent la précision.
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

obstructionniste
Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
L'obstructionniste au sein du comite a continue a retarder le processus de prise de decision.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

drap
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
J'ai besoin d'un drap propre pour couvrir le lit.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

teck bâtard
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
L'arbre de teck bâtard fleurit avec des fleurs orange vibrantes au printemps.
B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

fondation
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
Les fondations du bâtiment ont été posées avec des matériaux solides.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Les écosystèmes marins sont très sensibles à l'activité humaine.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

oculaire
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
Le patient a été orienté vers un spécialiste pour un traitement oculaire.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

extérieur; extérieur; surface extérieure
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
L'extérieur du bâtiment était peint en couleurs vives.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

parler de manière évasive
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Le politicien a donné une réponse évasive à la question difficile.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

sud-est
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
La ville est située au sud-est du pays.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

évoquant
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
La musique évoquait ses souvenirs d'enfance.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

affection; goût; penchant
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
Elle a développé un goût pour la musique classique.
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

humecter, atténuer
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
La pluie dampenée l'excitation du concert en plein air.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

pois chiches
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Faites tremper les pois chiches toute la nuit avant de les cuire pour une meilleure digestion.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

réquisition
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
Le responsable a soumis une réquisition pour de nouveaux fournitures de bureau.
A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

rassembler
Meaning
to come together or collect in one place; to assemble
Example
People gather in the park for the festival.
Les gens se rassemblent dans le parc pour le festival.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

autonomisation
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Les initiatives d'autonomisation renforcent la confiance.
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

légèrement
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
La température a légèrement augmenté aujourd'hui.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

déstabilisé
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Elle était déstabilisée après avoir perdu son animal de compagnie.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

illuminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
De nombreuses théories du complot impliquent les Illuminati comme un groupe secret contrôlant le monde.
B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

routine, habitude, séquence fixe
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
Une routine bien structurée améliore la productivité.
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

planche à rouler
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
Elle a placé la pâte sur la planche à rouler.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

souvenir
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
J'ai acheté un petit souvenir à la boutique de cadeaux.
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

anatomie
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
Elle étudie l'anatomie humaine à l'école de médecine.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

acrimonie
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
Le divorce était rempli d'acrimonie et de disputes.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

discrépance, différence, divergence
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
L'audit a révélé une discrépance entre les bénéfices déclarés et les revenus réels.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

sauter
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Il a décidé de sauter le petit-déjeuner et d'aller directement au travail.
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

premier
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
Elle était la première à arriver à la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

conscience
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
La méditation aide à améliorer la conscience et la clarté de la pensée.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

autonome
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
Les systèmes autonomes garantissent une plus grande précision.
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

tarder
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
Ne tardez pas, sinon vous manquerez le train.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

à contrecœur
Meaning
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
Example
She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.
Elle a accepté à contrecœur d'assister à la réunion.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
Le jardinier a enrichi le sol avec du humus pour améliorer la croissance des plantes.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

antérieur
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
La partie antérieure du cerveau contrôle la pensée logique.
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

employé
Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
L'entreprise valorise la contribution de chaque employé à son succès.
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

régate
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
La régate annuelle a attiré des concurrents du monde entier.
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

émissions toxiques
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
Les émissions toxiques des véhicules polluent l'atmosphère.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

déshonoré
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
Il s’est senti déshonoré lorsque ses années de service ont été ignorées.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

substantiel; important; considérable
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
Il y a eu une augmentation substantielle des ventes ce trimestre.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensation
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La société a offert une compensation financière au travailleur blessé.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

expressif
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Ses yeux étaient tellement expressifs qu'aucun mot n'était nécessaire.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

dilatoire
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
Le comité a été critiqué pour sa réponse dilatoire à la crise.
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

violoncelle
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Il a pratiqué le violoncelle pendant des heures chaque jour.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

bannière
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
L'entreprise a affiché une bannière pour faire la publicité de son nouveau produit.