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C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

mélancolie; tristesse réfléchie ou douce
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Une profonde mélancolie s'est emparée de lui après avoir lu les vieilles lettres.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

plaisir
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Elle a ressenti un grand plaisir en lisant son livre préféré.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

suivant
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
Les événements suivants ont changé le cours de l'histoire.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

virus
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
L'ordinateur a été infecté par un virus dangereux.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

vote
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
Le vote est une partie importante d'une société démocratique.
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

confortable
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
L'urbanisme vise à rendre les villes plus confortables.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

sifflements ou cris de désapprobation ou de harcèlement sexuel
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
L'actrice a ignoré les catcalls de la foule.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

précieux; important
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
Le tableau est très précieux et vaut des millions.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

dégénérer
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
L'empire autrefois prospère a commencé à dégénérer en chaos.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

couverture
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
La chaîne de nouvelles a fourni une couverture étendue de l'événement.
A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

billet
Meaning
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
Example
He bought a ticket to the concert.
Il a acheté un billet pour le concert.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

pièce vocale solo
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
La soprano a interprété une aria émouvante lors du deuxième acte.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

faute de frappe
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Le rapport était plein de fautes de frappe.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

électrifier; enthousiasmer
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
Le discours a enthousiasmé le public.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

rarement; peu fréquemment
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Elle va rarement au cinéma.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

attraper
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Il a essayé de saisir le ballon avant qu'il ne roule.
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

déployer
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
L'armée déploiera des troupes à la frontière.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

faire respecter
Meaning
to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed
Example
The police are responsible for enforcing the law.
La police est responsable de faire respecter la loi.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

ressources vitales
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
L'eau est l'une des ressources vitales du Bangladesh.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

survivre
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Il a réussi à survivre à la tempête.
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

fissure
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
La chèvre a disparu dans une fissure dans les rochers.
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

dire quelque chose sans réfléchir
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
Il dit accidentellement le secret.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

gaz toxiques
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Les gaz toxiques des industries contribuent à la pollution de l'air.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

en effet
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
C'était un long voyage, en effet.
C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

personne hypocrite
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
Il agissait comme un pharisien, jugeant les autres tout en ignorant ses propres défauts.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

impermanence
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
La philosophie bouddhiste met l'accent sur l'impermanence de la vie.
A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

le nôtre
Meaning
belonging to or associated with us
Example
This victory is ours.
Cette victoire est la nôtre.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

cravate
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Il a ajusté sa cravate avant la réunion importante.
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

réclamer des vies
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
La pollution sur le lieu de travail réclame des milliers de vies chaque année.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

grossier
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
Son comportement grossier a choqué les invités à la fête.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

discriminer
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
La loi interdit aux employeurs de discriminer contre les femmes.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

mélange
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Le festival a offert un mélange de musique, de nourriture et d'art.
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

derrière
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
La voiture derrière nous klaxonnait.
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

vapeur
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
Le vieux steamer a traversé lentement la rivière.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

flatteur
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
Le roi était entouré de flatteurs qui lui disaient seulement ce qu'il voulait entendre.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

déprécier
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
Le professeur a déprécié l'utilisation de l'argot dans les essais académiques.
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

offrande
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
L'offrande a été prise pendant le service du dimanche.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

note de bas de page
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
L'auteur a inclus une note de bas de page pour expliquer le contexte historique.
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

sécurité mobile
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
Une sécurité mobile forte protège les informations personnelles.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

alluvion
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
L'alluvion de la rivière a ajouté de nouvelles terres fertiles aux champs du village.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

émouvant, poignant
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
La fin du film était tellement émouvante que beaucoup dans le public ont été émus aux larmes.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

apaiser
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
La mère apaisa son bébé qui pleurait avec une douce berceuse.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

marchander
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Ils ont marchandé le prix pendant une heure.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bambin
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Le bébé dormait paisiblement dans le berceau.
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

viabilité
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
La viabilité du projet dépend du financement.
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

secousse; coup; personne stupide
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
Le coup soudain du train a fait perdre l'équilibre des passagers momentanément.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

pic-vert
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
Le pic-vert a frappé contre le chêne.
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

crédule
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
L'escroquerie a réussi en raison de la crédulité de la victime.
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

notre
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
C'est notre maison.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

désorienté
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Elle avait l'air désorientée après avoir entendu la nouvelle inattendue.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

stéréotypé
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Ses blagues stéréotypées n'ont pas réussi à impressionner le public.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

attaque polémique
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
L'article était une attaque polémique contre les politiques du gouvernement.
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

ascendance
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
Sa noble ascendance lui a donné accès à la cour royale.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

perfectible
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
La nature humaine est imparfaite, mais perfectible.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

siège
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
Le siège du château a duré trois mois.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

discernement
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Son discernement dans les décisions commerciales l'a rendu réussi.
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

orteil
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
Elle s'est cognée le orteil contre la patte de la chaise.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

publicité
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Le film a reçu beaucoup de publicité avant sa sortie.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

il est nécessaire
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Il est nécessaire que chaque citoyen suive la loi.
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

équipe
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
Notre équipe a gagné le match après un grand effort.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

accumulation de gaz dans le système digestif
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Manger des haricots peut parfois provoquer des flatulences.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

admirable
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
Son dévouement à aider les autres est vraiment admirable.
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

éducatif; informatif
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
Le documentaire était très éducatif et informatif.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

résonner
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Ses mots ont résonné avec le public.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

suprême
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
La Cour suprême a pris la décision finale.
A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

devrait
Meaning
Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.
Example
You ought to respect your elders.
Tu devrais respecter tes aînés.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

prêt
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Il a pris un prêt pour acheter une nouvelle voiture.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

bipède
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Les humains sont des exemples d'êtres bipèdes.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

démontrer
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Le professeur a démontré l'expérience à la classe.
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

mission pionnière
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
Artemis est une mission pionnière dans l'exploration spatiale.
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

amande
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
Les amandes sont une collation saine, riche en protéines et en bonnes graisses.
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

acmé
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
Gagner le prix a été l'acmé de sa carrière.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

latence
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
Une latence élevée dans les jeux en ligne peut causer des problèmes de décalage.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

vivres
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
Les voyageurs ont emballé suffisamment de vivres pour leur long voyage.
B1 noun praɪd

pride

fierté
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
Le jour de la victoire remplit nos cœurs de fierté.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

martyre
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Son martyre a inspiré d'innombrables autres à rejoindre le mouvement de la liberté.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

comportement
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Son comportement pendant la cérémonie a impressionné tout le monde.
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

négatif
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
Elle avait une attitude négative concernant le projet à venir.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

boire goulûment
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Il a bu trois canettes de soda en quelques minutes.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

rancune
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Elle a refusé le cadeau par rancune.
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

expropriation
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
L'expropriation des terres a entraîné des disputes entre les propriétaires fonciers.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

risqué
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Investir dans cette entreprise semble assez risqué en ce moment.
B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

formation
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
La formation de la nouvelle entreprise a pris plusieurs mois.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

écho; réverbération
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Sa voix a créé un écho clair dans la cathédrale vide.
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

prêcher
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Il a commencé à prêcher lors de la cérémonie.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

glouton
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
Son appétit glouton a choqué tout le monde à la table du dîner.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

échapper
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
Le voleur a réussi à échapper à la police.
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

qualification; compétence
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
Elle a les qualifications nécessaires pour ce travail d'ingénieur.
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌmæn/

underman

manquer de personnel
Meaning
to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed
Example
The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.
L'hôpital était sous-effectif pendant l'épidémie de grippe.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploration spatiale
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
L'exploration spatiale a élargi notre connaissance de l'univers.
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

utilisateur
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
Il est un utilisateur fréquent de cette application.
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

pédiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en pédiatrie après l'école de médecine.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

électoral
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
Le processus électoral dans le pays a été réformé ces dernières années.
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

glace
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
La glace dans ma boisson a fondu rapidement par temps chaud.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

bouchon
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
Le blocage du drain a causé un débordement d'eau dans la cuisine.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

synthérèse
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
Le yaourt a montré une synthérèse lorsque le liquide s'est séparé sur le dessus.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

plancher en bois
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
Le vieux manoir avait un magnifique plancher en bois.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

s'harmoniser parfaitement
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ses plans s'accordent parfaitement avec nos objectifs.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

gestion du changement
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
La gestion du changement assure des transitions fluides.
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

l'âge d'or; la période de gloire; le sommet
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
Pendant son âge d'or en tant que chanteuse, elle a performé dans des concerts à guichets fermés à travers le monde.
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

personne adulte; adulte
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
Seuls les adultes sont autorisés à entrer dans cette zone.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

arrogance
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Il est entré dans la pièce comme s'il était le propriétaire.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

désir incontrôlable de mettre le feu à des choses
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
Le suspect a été diagnostiqué avec la pyromanie après plusieurs incidents d'incendie criminel.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

gratuit
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Les boissons à l'événement étaient fournies gratuitement.
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

bonheur
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

fer
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
Le fer du cheval a été blessé après avoir marché sur une roche tranchante.
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.
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 /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

magistrat
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
Le magistrat a présidé l'affaire criminelle mineure.
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

éclatant / évident
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
Il y avait une erreur évidente dans le rapport.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

agresser
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
L'armée a choisi de ne pas agresser sans provocation.
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

indigent
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
L'hôpital offre des soins gratuits aux patients indigents.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

négligé
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Il est entré dans la pièce avec une apparence négligée après avoir dormi sur le canapé.
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

aérostatique
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
L'aérostatique est essentielle pour comprendre comment les ballons flottent.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

pente
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Ils ont grimpé prudemment la pente de la colline.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

brillant
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance brillante sur scène.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

indéfiniment
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
Le projet a été reporté indéfiniment.
A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

pastèque
Meaning
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
Example
I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.
J'ai acheté une pastèque fraîche au marché pour le pique-nique d'été.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

se conformer
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Toutes les entreprises doivent se conformer aux réglementations de sécurité.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

créatif
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Elle est très créative dans son écriture.