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B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

maturité
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Avec l'âge vient la sagesse et la maturité émotionnelle.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

ridé
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
L'arbre ridé est resté dans le champ pendant des siècles.
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

isthme
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
Le canal de Panama traverse l'isthme de Panama.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

monomanie
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Sa monomanie pour collectionner des timbres inquiétait sa famille.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiatique
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
Elle adore la culture asiatique.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

muet
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Les oiseaux muent leurs plumes une fois par an.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

restreindre
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
Le gouvernement a décidé de restreindre l'utilisation des sacs en plastique.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

porte d'eau / rincer
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Les travailleurs ont nettoyé la boue de la rue après la forte pluie.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabolique
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
Le régime diabolique du dictateur a apporté la misère à la nation.
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

équité
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
Elle s'efforce toujours d'être juste dans ses décisions.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

éligiaque
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
Le roman se termine sur une note élégiaque, pleurant l'ère perdue.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

bluffeur
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Tout le monde a compris qu’il était un simple bluffeur.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

stupéfait
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
Le public était stupéfait devant la scène tragique.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

avance / appareil de maintien
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
L'avocat a demandé un avance avant de prendre l'affaire.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

réfractaire
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
Le réfractaire s'est opposé à la nouvelle loi.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

ictère
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
Le médecin a diagnostiqué le bébé avec de l'ictère.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

envoi de fonds
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
L'économie du pays bénéficie des envois de fonds des expatriés.
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

services écosystémiques
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
Les forêts fournissent des services écosystémiques précieux, comme la purification de l'air et de l'eau.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

bande passante
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Augmenter la bande passante améliore la vitesse d'Internet.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

autocontrôle
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Pratiquer l'autocontrôle aide à éviter les décisions impulsives.
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

divulgation
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
La divulgation des secrets de l'entreprise a provoqué un grand scandale.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

stagnant; immobile; sans développement
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
L'eau stagnante dans l'étang était recouverte d'algues.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

pur
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Elle a ressenti une joie pure lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

promiscueux
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
Le roman dépeint un personnage avec un mode de vie promiscu.
C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

pyrotechnique
Meaning
Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.
Example
The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.
La ville a célébré avec un grand spectacle pyrotechnique lors de la veille du Nouvel An.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

épidémie
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Il y a eu une épidémie de grippe dans la ville.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifié
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Les causes profondes du problème doivent être identifiées.
A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

restaurant
Meaning
a place where meals are prepared and served to customers
Example
We went to the restaurant for dinner.
Nous sommes allés au restaurant pour le dîner.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

excessivement brillant et voyant
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
La pièce était décorée avec des lumières néon excessivement brillantes.
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

peur; effroi; frayeur
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
Le fort tonnerre lui a fait une telle peur qu'elle a renversé sa tasse de café.
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

tendresse
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
La mère a montré une grande tendresse en s'occupant de son enfant malade.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

petit seigneur
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
Le lordling arrogant exigea du respect malgré son manque d'expérience.
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

décontracté et insouciant; se produisant par hasard; informel
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
Il portait des vêtements décontractés à la fête.
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

en plein air
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
Nous avons prévu un pique-nique en plein air pour le week-end.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alterner, alternatif
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Les étudiants alternent entre les cours en ligne et en présentiel.
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

politique de non-intervention
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Les politiques de laissez-faire encouragent l'entreprise privée.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

minuscule
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
L'erreur était si minuscule que personne ne l'a remarquée.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

arrêter
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Veuillez arrêter de parler pendant le film.
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

épuisé
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
Après la longue réunion, elle s'est sentie complètement épuisée.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monochromatique
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
L'artiste a créé une peinture monochromatique frappante dans des nuances de bleu.
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

doctrinaire
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Son approche doctrinaire de la politique a aliéné de nombreux partisans.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

description promotionnelle
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
Le dos de couverture avait une description promotionnelle louant le roman.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

stratégies d'atténuation
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Les gouvernements doivent adopter des stratégies de mitigation pour le changement climatique.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

rénovation; restauration
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
La vieille maison a subi une rénovation complète l'année dernière.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

déductible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
La solution est déductible des données fournies.
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

combattant de la liberté
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
Le combattant de la liberté a consacré sa vie à la libération de son pays.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

espièglerie
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Les enfants étaient pleins d'espièglerie pendant les vacances d'été.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Porc-épic
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
Le porc-épic a levé ses piquants lorsqu'il a été menacé.
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

commercialiser
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
L'entreprise commercialisera son nouveau produit via les médias sociaux.
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

arriver
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
Le train arrivera à la station dans dix minutes.
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

classé
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
La ville a été classée comme hautement polluée.
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

dépendance au défilement
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
La dépendance au défilement est une préoccupation croissante parmi les utilisateurs de smartphones.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

mangeur d'hommes
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
Le tigre est devenu un mangeur d'hommes notoire dans le village.
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

bonheur
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

tasse
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
Elle a bu du thé dans sa tasse en céramique préférée.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athlétique, robuste
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Elle a un corps athlétique parce qu'elle fait de l'exercice régulièrement.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

en arrière; dans l'ordre inverse
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Il a compté à l'envers de dix à un.
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

boucher
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
Le boucher a recommandé le meilleur morceau de bœuf pour notre dîner.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

extrapolation
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Son extrapolation des tendances du marché a aidé à la planification financière.
A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

parents
Meaning
A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.
Example
Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.
Les parents peuvent vous aider à construire un arbre généalogique complet.
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpətənt/

impotent

impotent
Meaning
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Example
The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.
Les citoyens se sont sentis impuissants face au système corrompu.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

insertion
Meaning
the action of inserting something into something else
Example
The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.
L'insertion des nouvelles données a été complétée avec succès.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

énerver
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Son bourdonnement constant a commencé à énerver tout le monde dans la pièce.
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

abroger
Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'abroger la loi obsolète.
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

accent
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
Elle a parlé anglais avec un fort accent français.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

théorique
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
L'idée reste principalement théorique sans preuve concrète.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

cartographie
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
Elle a étudié la cartographie à l'université pour apprendre à concevoir des cartes.
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

élégant; attrayant; audacieux;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Il avait l'air élégant dans son nouveau costume.
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

briller
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
Sa robe brillait sous les lumières de la scène.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

sceptique; méfiant; qui remet en question la vérité de quelque chose
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
De nombreux scientifiques restent sceptiques concernant la nouvelle théorie.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

réconciliation
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
Le traité de paix a été une étape importante vers la réconciliation.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

rendre fou
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
Le bruit constant l'a rendu fou.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

contrainte
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
Le temps est la plus grande contrainte pour terminer le projet.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

poutre (en acier)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Les poutres en acier ont soutenu le poids du pont.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

rafraîchissant
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
La brise fraîche était rafraîchissante après la journée chaude.
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

identité
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
Le jour renforce notre identité nationale.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

pendant
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
Les branches pendantes ont touché le sol.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

pente; terrain incliné
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Nous avons monté la pente raide de la montagne.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

automnal
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Les couleurs automnales de rouge et d'or ont rempli la forêt.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

en attente; non résolu; en cours
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
La demande est toujours en attente d'approbation.
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

support pour toile
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
L'artiste a placé la toile sur le chevalet avant de commencer à peindre.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

cristal
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
Elle portait un collier fait de cristal étincelant.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

menace
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
La tempête représente une menace sérieuse pour les zones côtières.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

hostilité / but
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Son discours était motivé par l'hostilité envers la politique.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

format numérique
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un arbre généalogique en format numérique peut être partagé en ligne.
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

analyse
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Les scientifiques ont analysé l'échantillon de minerai pour la teneur en or.
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

appeler
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
S'il vous plaît, appelez-moi quand vous arrivez à la maison.
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

rectifier
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
L'entreprise a pris des mesures pour rectifier ses erreurs financières.
B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

consultant
Meaning
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Example
The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.
L'entreprise a embauché un consultant pour améliorer sa stratégie marketing.
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

stimulation
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
La stimulation réduit le stress et aide à la relaxation.
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

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

Canoe

canoë
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Ils ont pagayé leur canoë dans le ruisseau paisible.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

inverse; opposé
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
Il existe une relation inverse entre le prix et la demande.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

trois copies
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
Les documents ont été préparés en triplicata pour un usage officiel.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

catégorie
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Les livres sont classés par catégorie à la bibliothèque.
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

escroc
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
La police a finalement attrapé l'escroc qui volait des voitures.
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

parler d'une voix rugueuse ou râper avec un bruit grossier
Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
Il a râpé un avertissement avant de s'effondrer.
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

répété; qui se produit plusieurs fois
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
Il a fait des tentatives répétées pour la contacter.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

vitrine, présenter quelque chose de manière attrayante ou favorable
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
L'exposition a présenté les meilleures œuvres de l'artiste.
A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

bonheur
Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Example
His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

plaider
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Elle plaida pour la miséricorde.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

crocodile
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
Le crocodile se déplaçait lentement dans l'eau trouble.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

inciter
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
Son discours a incité la foule à la violence.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

union
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
L'union des deux entreprises a créé une puissante société.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

victime; blessé; perte
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
L'hôpital a soigné de nombreuses victimes de l'accident de voiture.
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

paresseux
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
Le paresseux a refusé de sortir du lit même à midi.
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

relatif au barbier
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
Le nouveau barbier de la ville a offert une large gamme de services tonsoriaux.
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

crier fort
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
Le bébé a pleuré toute la nuit, empêchant tout le monde de dormir.
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

ambassade
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
Il travaille à l'ambassade de France à Dhaka.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

disputer
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Les deux voisins se sont disputés pendant des heures au sujet de la ligne de propriété.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

serré
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Les soldats étaient en rangs serrés, prêts pour l'inspection.
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

révision; édition révisée
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
Les étudiants ont passé des heures à faire des révisions pour leurs examens finaux.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

service des approvisionnements
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Le service des approvisionnements de l'armée s'est assuré que les soldats avaient suffisamment de provisions.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

idiot
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Il s'est senti idiot après avoir fait une erreur si simple.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

répandre
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Le sol était couvert de feuilles d'automne.
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

chauffer
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
Le soleil chauffe la terre pendant la journée.
C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

rapide
Meaning
completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
Example
The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.
Les enfants écoutaient avec une attention raptée le conteur.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

signification
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
La signification du geste a été mal comprise.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositif
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
Le professeur a donné une conférence expositive sur le sujet.