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A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

pourrait / pouvoir
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
Elle pourrait venir à la fête si elle termine le travail tôt.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

multiplicité
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
Le projet a dû faire face à une multiplicité de défis.
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

triste et pensif; exprimant ou ressentant de la tristesse
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
La musique mélancolique a fait sentir tout le monde triste.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

commémorer
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
La ville a décidé de commémorer le héros avec une statue sur la place centrale.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

maternité
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Elle a embrassé les joies et les défis de la maternité.
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

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

muffle

étouffer
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Elle a essayé d'étouffer son rire avec une écharpe.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

courage
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Le jeune athlète a montré son courage lors du match final.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

médiocre
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
Le film était divertissant mais dans l'ensemble médiocre.
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

personne indépendante des partis
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
Il a été appelé un mugwump pour avoir refusé de rejoindre l'un ou l'autre côté politique.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

trouble
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
Nous avons évité de nager dans la rivière trouble.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

amarrer / terrain ouvert
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Les marins ont amarré le bateau au quai.
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Mars
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
Les scientifiques prévoient une mission habitée vers Mars dans la prochaine décennie.
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 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

manipulation
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
La manipulation des médias influence l'opinion publique.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

faux
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
Le journaliste a exposé la fausseté des responsables.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

métaphorique
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Il a utilisé un langage métaphorique pour décrire ses émotions.
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.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

égarer temporairement
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Je dois avoir égaré mes clés quelque part dans la maison.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

missive
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Il a envoyé une longue missive au gouverneur.
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

graines de moutarde
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
Les graines de moutarde sont souvent tempérées dans de l'huile chaude pour libérer leur saveur de noisette avant d'être ajoutées aux plats.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

personne indépendante
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
Le scientifique indépendant a défié les théories établies.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mangue
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
La mangue est connue comme le roi des fruits.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

mausolée
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Le roi a été enterré dans un grand mausolée.
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

masculin
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Il a une voix profonde et masculine.
A1 verb /meɪk/

make

faire
Meaning
to create, produce, or construct something
Example
I make coffee every morning.
Je fais du café chaque matin.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

continent
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
La partie continentale de l'Australie abrite la majorite de sa population.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministère
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Le ministère de l'Éducation a annoncé de nouvelles politiques pour les écoles.
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

contrôle de la voix
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
Une bonne modulation de la voix améliore les compétences en communication.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

se marier
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Ils prévoient de se marier l'été prochain.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

méfiance
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Il y avait une profonde méfiance entre les deux partis politiques.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

mental (masc) / mentale (fem) ; psychologique
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
Elle a une forte santé mentale et une grande résilience.
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 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 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

avare
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
Elle vivait une vie avare, refusant d'acheter quoi que ce soit de neuf.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

doutes, inquiétudes
Meaning
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.
Elle avait de sérieuses inquiétudes à propos de la signature du contrat.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

moyen
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
La télévision est un moyen puissant de diffuser des informations.
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

personne de race mixte (terme ancien et offensant)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
Le mot 'mulâtre' est maintenant considéré comme dépassé et offensant.
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 /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

médicament
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour son mal de tête.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

avertissement
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
Le prêtre a donné un avertissement contre la malhonnêteté.
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

machiniste
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
Le machiniste a ajusté soigneusement les engrenages sur le tour.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

microscope
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Le scientifique a observé les bactéries sous le microscope.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

marchand
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
Le marchand vendait des épices venant de terres lointaines.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalité; état d'esprit
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
L'équipe doit développer une mentalité gagnante pour réussir.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

marqueur
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Il a utilisé un marqueur rouge pour souligner les points importants.
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

commercial
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
La ville a rapidement prospéré grâce à ses activités mercantiles.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monochrome
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
Le vieux film a été tourné entièrement en monochrome.
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

métropolitain
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
Elle a déménagé dans une zone métropolitaine pour de meilleures opportunités de travail.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

malléable
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
L'or est un métal très malléable utilisé dans la bijouterie.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

mortel; périssable; humain
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
Tous les êtres humains sont mortels et mourront éventuellement.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

technique mnémotechnique, aide-mémoire
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
Les mnémoniques aident à se souvenir des concepts complexes facilement.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

membres
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Les membres collaborent pour finaliser les décisions de recrutement.
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

bonheur
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

médiéval
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Le château affichait une architecture et un design médiévaux.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

meurtrier; avec l'intention de tuer; extrêmement violent; sanguinaire
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Le regard meurtrier dans ses yeux a effrayé tout le monde.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

malinterpréter
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
Il a mal interprété son silence comme un accord.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

moyens; ressources; méthode;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
Ils n'ont pas les moyens de se permettre des vacances aussi chères.
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

imitation
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
La mimicry des célébrités par le comédien a fait rire le public.
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.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

misogamie
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Sa misogamie l'a empêché de se poser avec un partenaire.
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.
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

mesurer
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
Elle a mesuré la longueur de la table.
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

sale et usé
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
Le chien errant avait l'air sale et faible.
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

maladie; affection; trouble
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
Le médecin a diagnostiqué une maladie rare qui a affecté son système nerveux.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Le gouvernement a émis un mandat pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
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.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbien
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
L'activité microbienne dans le sol améliore la fertilité.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

attendrir
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
Le chef a macéré les fruits dans le vin avant de les servir.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

minimum
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
Cette année, le taux de chômage a atteint un minimum.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

masque
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Elle portait un masque pour se protéger de la poussière.
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.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

mal interpréter
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Elle a mal interprété son silence comme de la colère.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

processer et utiliser les aliments pour la croissance
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
Le foie aide à métaboliser les toxines.
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.
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

malveillant
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
Le regard malveillant dans ses yeux effrayait les enfants.
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.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

fosse
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
Le château était protégé par un large fossé rempli d'eau.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

camion motorisé
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
Le camion motorisé a livré des légumes frais au marché.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

triste
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
La chanson triste lui rappela ses proches perdus.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

méfait d'un fonctionnaire
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Le maire a été accusé de malfeasance en fonction.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

mélangé
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
Le public a eu des réactions partagées face au film.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

miséricordieux; compatissant
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
Le juge miséricordieux lui a donné une peine plus légère.
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 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 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

mémorisation
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
La mémorisation d'informations importantes est cruciale pour les examens.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

moustique
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
Le moustique m'a piqué sur le bras hier soir.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

monopole
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
L’entreprise a un monopole sur la production de voitures électriques.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

artificiel
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Le design était flashy mais artificiel.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

ami, compagnon
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Il est allé pêcher avec son vieux camarade de l'école.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

moto
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Il roule en moto tous les jours pour aller au travail.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

courant dominant
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
Les médias sociaux sont devenus une source d'information dominante pour de nombreuses personnes.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

piller
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Les bandits ont pillé le village la nuit.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

manœuvre / habileté
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
Le pilote a manœuvré l'avion à travers la tempête.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

intermédiaire
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Ils ont décidé de se passer de l'intermédiaire et de vendre directement aux clients.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

médicament
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
La médecine moderne a fait de grands progrès dans le traitement des maladies.
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

métissage
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
La loi interdisait autrefois la miscegénation dans de nombreux pays.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

une tâche ou mission importante attribuée à une personne ou un groupe ; un but ou objectif spécifique
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Les astronautes ont terminé leur mission vers la station spatiale.
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

myopie, vision à court terme
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
La stratégie myope de l'entreprise a conduit à des pertes à long terme.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

particule
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Une particule de poussière flottait dans la lumière du soleil.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalisation
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Les politiques économiques devraient aborder la marginalisation des pauvres.
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 /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.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathématiques
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Les mathématiques nous aident à comprendre les motifs dans la nature et l'univers.
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

humilité
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
Sa humilité était souvent prise pour de la faiblesse par ses collègues.
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

gestion
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
Une bonne gestion minimise les dégâts environnementaux.
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.
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.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

mélasse
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
La recette demande de la mélasse pour donner au pain une saveur riche.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

polyvalent
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Cet outil polyvalent peut être utilisé comme un couteau, un tournevis et un ouvre-bouteille.
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 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

pénétration du marché
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Une forte pénétration du marché assure la domination concurrentielle.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

amender / frauder
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
L'officiel corrompu a été condamné à une amende pour sa mauvaise conduite.
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.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

milieu
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
Elle a rejoint le projet à la mi-juin.
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

aimant
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
L'aimant a maintenu le papier sur la porte du réfrigérateur.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

errer
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Nous avons erré dans les anciennes rues de la ville.