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C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

médiateur
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Les Nations Unies agissent souvent comme médiateur dans les conflits internationaux.
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

mœurs
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
Les mœurs sociales dictent souvent comment les gens se comportent en public.
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

mathématiques
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
Elle est très bonne en mathématiques.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

muletier
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
Le muletier a guidé les animaux en toute sécurité à travers le sentier de montagne.
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.
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

rassembler / prendre du courage
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
Il rassembla assez de courage pour relever le défi.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratoire
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
De nombreux oiseaux sont migrateurs et parcourent des milliers de kilomètres chaque saison.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

merveilleux
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance merveilleuse sur scène.
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.
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 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 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.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

mal lire
Meaning
to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly
Example
He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.
Il a mal lu les instructions et a construit l'étagère incorrectement.
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.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

marque; signe; note
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Elle a obtenu la meilleure note à l'examen de mathématiques.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

bouchée
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Il a pris une grande bouchée d'eau après la course.
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.
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 /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

magnificence
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
La magnificence du palais a laissé tout le monde sans voix.
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

mauvaise odeur
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
La poubelle dégageait une terrible mauvaise odeur.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

principalement; en majorité; habituellement
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Les étudiants viennent principalement des écoles locales.
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

menu
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
Le restaurant a mis à jour son menu avec de nouveaux plats.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

idée fausse
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Il existe une idée fausse commune selon laquelle le succès se produit du jour au lendemain.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

insignifiant
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Il a été payé une somme insignifiante pour le travail acharné.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

monologue
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
L'acteur a livré un puissant monologue sur scène.
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

embourbé
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
Le politicien était embourbé dans un scandale.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

labyrinthe
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Les enfants se sont perdus dans le labyrinthe de maïs lors du festival de la récolte.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motiver
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
Le discours de l'entraîneur a motivé l'équipe à gagner le championnat.
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.
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

masculin
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
L'école a plus de professeurs masculins que de professeurs féminins.
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

mineur / insignifiant
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
Heureusement, l'accident a causé seulement des blessures mineures.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

machinations
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
Le politicien a été abattu par ses propres machinations.
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 /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

maire
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Le maire a annoncé une nouvelle politique pour améliorer les transports publics.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

forme métaphorique
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
Le poète a introduit une métaphorme pour mélanger l'imagerie avec la structure.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

entretien
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
Un entretien régulier prolonge la durée de vie des machines.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

expert
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Il est un expert en technologie qui connaît toujours les dernières tendances.
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.
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

moi
Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
Elle m'a donné un beau cadeau.
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

train postal
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
Le train postal part chaque soir pour livrer des lettres à travers le pays.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

chaos
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
La protestation a tourné au chaos lorsque la foule s'est heurtée à la police.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuscrit
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
L'auteure a soumis son manuscrit à l'éditeur.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

améliorer
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Les nouvelles politiques visent à améliorer les conditions de vie des pauvres.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

macronutriments
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
Les protéines, les graisses et les glucides sont des macronutriments essentiels.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

panne
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
Le moteur a dysfonctionné à cause de la surchauffe.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

marché
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Le marché de la ville est bondé chaque vendredi matin.
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.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

mature
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
Elle est devenue une leader mature et confiante.
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

moderniser
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
L'entreprise prévoit de moderniser son infrastructure informatique.
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.
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.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

méthodique
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Ses recherches méthodiques ont produit des résultats fiables.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

gale
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Le chien errant souffrait de gale.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

malchance
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Par malchance, il a raté le dernier train pour rentrer chez lui.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

manière
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Son éternuement constant était devenu une manière agaçante.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

marécage / enchevêtrement
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
La voiture est restée coincée dans la boue après la forte pluie.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

médiéval
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
Le château est un monument médiéval célèbre.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

médial
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
Le côté médial du genou est plus sujet aux blessures.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

couleur mélangée
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
La couleur mélangée a créé un joli dégradé sur la toile.
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.
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 verb /meɪm/

maim

estropier
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
L'accident a estropié plusieurs passagers.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

moralité
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
La morale de l'histoire est toujours de dire la vérité.
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

modérément
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
Elle fait de l'exercice modérément pour rester en bonne santé.
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.
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

en colère; mentalement malade; fou
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
Il était en colère contre son ami pour être en retard.
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.
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

automobiliste
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
L'automobiliste s'est arrêté pour aider après avoir vu l'accident.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marqué; évident; distinct
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Il y a eu une amélioration marquée dans sa performance.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

abîmer
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
La rayure abîmera la beauté de la peinture.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

sens; signification; objectif
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
L'enseignant a expliqué la signification du mot difficile aux élèves.
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 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

microphone
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
Elle a parlé dans le microphone pendant la présentation.
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

foule; un groupe qui agit de manière violente
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
Une foule en colère s'est rassemblée devant le bâtiment.
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 /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

mutabilité
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
La mutabilité des tendances de la mode rend difficile le suivi.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

mammifère
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
La baleine est le plus grand mammifère de la Terre.
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

erreur; faute;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Faire des erreurs fait partie du processus d'apprentissage.
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hypnotisme
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
Le magicien a maintenu l'audience dans un état de mesmerisme.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

malveillant; nuisible
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
Le logiciel malveillant a endommagé de nombreux ordinateurs.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

monopoliser
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
L'entreprise a essayé de monopoliser le marché.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

magique
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
Le coucher du soleil sur les montagnes etait un spectacle magique.
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

fresque murale
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
L'artiste a peint une magnifique fresque sur le mur de l'école.
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

maladroit
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Sa tentative maladroite de réparer la chaise l'a empirée.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

millet
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
Le millet est souvent utilisé comme aliment dans les zones rurales.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

misérable; malheureux; causant de la souffrance
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
Il se sentait misérable après avoir perdu son travail.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

mug
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Elle a bu son café du matin dans une tasse en céramique.
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.
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 /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

méchanceté; avarice
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Sa méchanceté envers les enfants pauvres a choqué tout le monde dans le quartier.
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

magnétiser
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
Le scientifique a réussi à magnétiser la tige de fer.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

marmonner
Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
Il marmonna des excuses avant de partir.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

moustiquaire
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
Nous utilisons un moustiquaire pour nous protéger des piqûres d'insectes.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

mercenaire
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
Le mercenaire a combattu pour celui qui payait le salaire le plus élevé.
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.
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

mauve clair
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
Elle portait une magnifique robe mauve clair à la fête.
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 /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

manifeste
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
Le parti a publié son manifeste avant les élections.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

mystérieux, énigmatique
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
La mer profonde reste l'un des endroits les plus mystérieux de la Terre.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentané
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Il y a eu un silence momentané dans la pièce.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

manœuvrer
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
Le conducteur a habilement manœuvré la voiture dans la rue étroite.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

abandonner sur une île déserte
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Les marins ont été abandonnés sur une île déserte.
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

marié
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
Elle est mariée à un médecin.
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 /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

un type de fusil ancien
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Les soldats ont porté des mousquets sur le champ de bataille.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

seulement
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Elle essayait seulement d'aider.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

masculin
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Son courage masculin a impressionné tout le monde dans le village.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

meurtre
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
Le détective a enquêté sur le meurtre qui a choqué la ville.
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

basé sur le mérite
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Le recrutement basé sur le mérite renforce la main-d'œuvre.
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.