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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.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

silencieux; ne rien dire; rester silencieux
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Il est resté silencieux à propos des plans de la fête surprise.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extrêmement petit; minuscule; détaillé; précis
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
Le scientifique a examiné les détails minutieux sous le microscope.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

monogramme
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
La serviette était brodée avec son monogramme.
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

menthe; maison de la monnaie
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
Elle a ajouté des feuilles de menthe fraîche au thé pour un goût rafraîchissant.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

employé des pompes funèbres
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
L'employé des pompes funèbres a préparé le corps pour le service funéraire.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

molécule
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Une molécule d'eau est composée de deux atomes d'hydrogène et d'un atome d'oxygène.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

têtu
Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
Elle resta obstinée malgré tous les arguments convaincants.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

langue maternelle
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Les enfants apprennent mieux dans leur langue maternelle.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

meurtrier
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
Le meurtrier a été capturé par la police en quelques heures.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

maillet
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
Le charpentier a utilisé un maillet en caoutchouc pour éviter d'endommager le bois.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

malnutrition
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Les enfants dans les zones appauvries souffrent de malnutrition.
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

se transformer
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
La chenille se transformera en un papillon.
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 /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

insensé; sans but; dénué de sens
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
Les données sont devenues sans signification sans le contexte approprié.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

madonna (Vierge Marie)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
La peinture de la Renaissance dépeint une Madonna tenant l'enfant Jésus.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

métallurgie
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
La métallurgie joue un rôle essentiel dans le développement industriel.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

parler de manière incohérente
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Il parlait de manière incohérente de ses vieux souvenirs.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

maladie infectieuse du bétail
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
Le fermier a perdu de nombreuses vaches lors de l'épidémie de murrain.
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

viande de mouton
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
Le restaurant sert un délicieux curry de viande de mouton avec du riz.
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.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

nation la plus vulnérable
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Le Bangladesh est l'un des pays les plus vulnérables aux changements climatiques.
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

fête où les gens portent des masques et des costumes
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
L'événement de charité a eu lieu sous forme de grand masquerade.
B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

laitier
Meaning
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
Example
The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.
Le laitier livre du lait frais à notre maison tous les matins.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

obscurité
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
L'obscurité de l'eau rendait difficile de voir les poissons.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

mauvaise gouvernance
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
Le royaume a souffert pendant des décennies sous la mauvaise gouvernance.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

piège à homme
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
Le vieux château avait un piège à homme à l'entrée.
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipuler
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Elle peut manipuler le logiciel pour créer des graphiques impressionnants.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

métaphysique
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Il a passé des années à étudier des questions métaphysiques sur la vie et l'être.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

conversion d'un actif ou d'un service en une manière de gagner de l'argent
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube permet aux créateurs de contenu de gagner de l'argent grâce à la monétisation.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

mobilité
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
La mobilité des travailleurs est essentielle pour le succès du projet.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

astucieux, machiavélique et sans scrupules, en particulier en politique ou pour faire progresser sa carrière
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
Le politicien était connu pour ses tactiques machiavéliques.
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

morose
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
Il est devenu morose après avoir perdu son travail.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

multitâche
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Le multitasking réduit l'efficacité.
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 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimiser
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Des efforts doivent être faits pour minimiser l'utilisation du plastique.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

mutable
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
Les émotions humaines sont mutables et peuvent changer rapidement.
C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

mirage
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
Les voyageurs ont vu un mirage d'eau dans le désert.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

métaphysicien
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
Le métaphysicien a débattu de l'essence de la réalité avec ses pairs.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

singe
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
Le singe se balançait d'une branche à l'autre dans la jungle.
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

désordonné
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
Sa chambre était si désordonnée qu’il ne pouvait pas trouver ses clés.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

personne mécontente
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
La personne mécontente a exprimé ses plaintes contre le gouvernement.
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.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

innombrable
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
Il y a d'innombrables étoiles dans le ciel nocturne.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

état d'esprit; humeur;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Elle était de bonne humeur après avoir reçu la nouvelle.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

courageux
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
Le jeune cavalier courageux n'a jamais reculé devant un défi.
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.
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

métaphore par substitution
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
Dans l'expression 'la couronne décidera', 'couronne' est une métaphore par substitution pour la monarchie.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millionnaire
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Il est devenu millionnaire grâce à des investissements intelligents et à un travail acharné.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

marginaliser, mettre à l'écart
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
La politique a marginalisé les communautés minoritaires.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

mastiquer
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Il mastiqua lentement le pain avant de l'avaler.
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

malaise
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
Après le long voyage, elle a ressenti un malaise général.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

moto
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
Il va au travail en moto tous les matins.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

la plupart
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
La plupart des gens aiment se détendre le week-end.
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 /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 /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

viril; courageux; audacieux
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
Il a montré un courage viril pendant la crise.
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 /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

misogynie
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Le roman a été critiqué pour promouvoir la misogynie.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

minaret
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
Le minaret de la mosquée était visible à des kilomètres à la ronde.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

militaire
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
Le pays a imposé la loi martiale pendant la crise.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

méthode
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Elle a développé une nouvelle méthode pour résoudre les problèmes mathématiques.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

doux
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
Le patient n'avait que des symptômes légers.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

modéré
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Elle a modéré le débat animé entre les candidats.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

version miniature
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
L'artiste a créé un modèle miniature du château.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

paludisme
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
Le paludisme est une maladie courante dans les régions tropicales.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

émancipation des esclaves
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
L'émancipation des esclaves a marqué un tournant dans l'histoire.
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

moutarde
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté des graines de moutarde au curry pour plus de saveur.
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

magie
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
Le magicien a émerveillé la foule avec sa magie.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

moduler
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Un bon orateur sait comment moduler sa voix.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

d'âge moyen
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
L'homme d'âge moyen a commencé une nouvelle carrière.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

monocle
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
Le vieux monsieur portait un monocle lors des événements officiels.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

feuille de moutarde
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Nous avons cuisiné des feuilles de moutarde avec du poisson dans un curry bengali traditionnel.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Elle a agi en tant que mentor pour les nouveaux employés.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

souvenir
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Elle a gardé le billet comme un souvenir de leur premier concert ensemble.
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

mixeur
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
Le chef a utilisé un mixeur pour préparer la pâte à gâteau.
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 /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 /mʌd/

mud

boue
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Les enfants jouaient dans la boue après la pluie.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

trop sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
Le film a été critiqué pour son sentimentalisme excessif.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

désordre
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Les enfants ont laissé la pièce dans un total désordre.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

courrier / lettre
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
J'ai reçu une lettre importante par le courrier.
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 /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

mesure
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
Le tailleur a pris mes mesures de taille avant de coudre le costume.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

souci
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Les fleurs de souci éclatantes ont apporté une touche de couleur aux décorations du festival.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

milieu
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
Le parc est au milieu de la ville.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

seulement
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Elle essayait seulement d'aider.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Rompre la monotonie de la vie quotidienne peut améliorer la santé mentale.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

classe moyenne
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
La classe moyenne a été largement affectée par la décision.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

musical
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
Elle a une voix très musicale.
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

mélodieux
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
Sa voix mélodieuse a captivé toute l'audience.
C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

marmonner
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
Il marmonna quelque chose sous son souffle en s'éloignant.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

médaillon
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Elle portait un médaillon en or autour de son cou.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

magnitude; taille; importance
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
La magnitude du tremblement de terre a été mesurée à 7,5 sur l'échelle de Richter.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

modificateur
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
Dans l’expression « very cold », « very » est un modificateur de « cold ».
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

mobile
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
Elle préfère un mode de vie mobile qui lui permet de voyager fréquemment.
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 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

à mi-chemin; au milieu
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
Le projet est à mi-chemin de son achèvement.
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 /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

moquerie; raillerie;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Son discours a été accueilli par des moqueries de l'audience.
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 ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

météorologique
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
Les conditions météorologiques influent sur les cycles agricoles.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

pillard
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Les villageois craignaient les pillards qui attaquaient leurs maisons.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

métaphysique
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Elle a étudié la métaphysique pour comprendre les principes de l'existence au-delà de la science physique.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

exploitation minière
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
L'exploitation minière dans cette région a augmenté ces dernières années.