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C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

acarien
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
Le matelas était infesté de punaises de lit.
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 /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

minorité
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
La loi vise à protéger les droits des minorités ethniques.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

martien
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
Le film montrait un martien visitant la Terre.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

modestie; humilité
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
Malgré son succès, il a montré une grande modestie.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

attentif; conscient
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Elle est toujours attentive à son environnement et prête attention aux détails.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Les randonneurs se sont arrêtés pour admirer la méssa qui s'élevait au-dessus du sol du désert.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

situation compliquée
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Le projet est coincé dans un marasme bureaucratique.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplier
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Les bactéries se multiplient rapidement dans des conditions chaudes.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

huile de moutarde
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Nous utilisons de l'huile de moutarde pour cuisiner des légumes dans notre cuisine.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

misanthrope
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
L'homme âgé était considéré comme un misanthrope qui évitait tous les rassemblements sociaux.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

machine
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Cette machine à laver est très efficace.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

minion
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
Le dictateur était entouré de ministres fidèles qui exécutaient ses ordres.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

rencontrer
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Je te rencontrerai au café.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobile
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Certaines bactéries sont mobiles et peuvent nager vers les nutriments.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

métal
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
L'anneau était en métal précieux.
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

compétence; maîtrise;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
Sa maîtrise du violon a impressionné les auditoires du monde entier.
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

musicien
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
C'est un musicien talentueux.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

matriarche
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
La matriarche de la famille a pris toutes les decisions importantes.
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.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

hydromel
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Les Vikings étaient connus pour boire de grandes quantités d'hydromel lors des festins.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

morphologie
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
La morphologie étudie la structure des mots et comment ils sont formés.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

médical
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
L'éducation médicale s'est considérablement améliorée.
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

matériau; tissu; substance
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
Le bâtiment a été construit en utilisant les meilleurs matériaux disponibles.
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

maritime
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
Le commerce maritime améliore l'économie.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

fusion
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
La glace fond rapidement sous le soleil brûlant.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

mangé par les mites
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
Il portait un pull mangé par les mites par une journée froide.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

gâter
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
Les parents devraient éviter de gâter trop leurs enfants.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

métrique
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
L'entreprise suit le succès en utilisant des métriques de performance claires.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortifier
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Elle était mortifiée lorsqu'elle a trébuché sur scène.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

moderne
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Ils vivent dans un appartement moderne avec de nouvelles installations.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

maculer
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
Le tissu blanc a été souillé par des taches d'encre.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

charlatan
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
La foule a été trompée par les fausses promesses du charlatan.
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misanthropique
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Son attitude misanthropique rendait difficile de se faire des amis.
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.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

plus
Meaning
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Example
She wanted more time to finish the project.
Elle voulait plus de temps pour finir le projet.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

silure bagride
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
Le poisson Mystus se trouve couramment dans les rivières et les ruisseaux d'Asie du Sud.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

jeunesse
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
Le poème a célébré l'innocence de la jeunesse.
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.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

compter mal
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Il a mal compté le nombre de chaises dans la salle.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

métallurgique
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Il a étudié l'ingénierie métallurgique à l'université.
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 /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

poisson mola
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
Le poisson mola est un petit poisson populaire utilisé dans la cuisine bengalie.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

mauvais nom
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
Appeler le petit chien un 'géant' est un mauvais nom.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

création
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
La création du film a pris plus de deux ans.
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

beaucoup
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
Beaucoup d'étudiants ont assisté à la conférence.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

carte
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Il a étudié la carte avant de commencer son voyage.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

milieu de l'été
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
Nous avons organisé un festival pour célébrer le milieu de l'été.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

mentalement
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Elle se préparait mentalement pour l'examen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

moteur
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
Le moteur de la voiture s'est arrêté soudainement.
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.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

films
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Regarder des films aide à l'apprentissage des langues.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

multilingue
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Elle a grandi dans une maison multilingue.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

gérer
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Il gère une équipe de vingt employés de manière efficace.
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

massif; extrêmement grand; énorme en taille ou en quantité
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
L'entreprise a réalisé un bénéfice massif cette année.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

métro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Le métro relie toutes les principales zones de la ville de manière efficace.
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

divers; varié; mélangé
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
La boîte contenait des objets divers de différentes époques.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

fabriquer
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
L'entreprise fabrique des dispositifs électroniques pour les marchés mondiaux.
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.
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 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

médicamenter
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
Le docteur medicinera le patient pour réduire l'inflammation.
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.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

hacher finement
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Elle a haché l'ail pour la recette.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

méritocratie
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
Dans une véritable méritocratie, les personnes les plus compétentes accèdent aux positions de leadership.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

relatif aux régions montagneuses; trouvé dans les environnements montagneux
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Les forêts montagnardes abritent une variété d'espèces uniques.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

moulure décorative
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
La moulure en bois a donné à la pièce un aspect classique.
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.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

individus marginalisés
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Les individus marginalisés font souvent face à des défis graves.
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

devoir
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
Vous devez terminer vos devoirs avant de sortir.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

sirène
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
La petite fille adorait les histoires de sirènes vivant sous la mer.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

rendre fou
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
Le bruit constant l'a rendu fou.
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

moelle osseuse
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
La moelle osseuse produit des cellules sanguines dans le corps humain.
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

magazine
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
Elle a acheté un magazine de mode au magasin.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

million
Meaning
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
Example
The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.
Le film a gagné plus d'un million de dollars lors de sa première semaine.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

monastère; ashram
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
L'ancien monastère a été construit au sommet d'une colline.
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 /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.
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

monopolisation
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
La monopolisation des industries peut limiter les choix des consommateurs.
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.
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 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

détourner
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Il a été accusé d'avoir détourné les fonds de l'entreprise.
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 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.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

déplacer
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Ils ont décidé de déménager dans une maison plus grande.
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.
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.
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 /meɪn/

mane

crinière
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Le lion secoua sa crinière épaisse avec fierté.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

mélange
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
La pâte à gâteau est un mélange de farine, d'œufs et de lait.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

riz au lait
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Ma grand-mère prépare un délicieux riz au lait pour des occasions spéciales.
C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

gâcher
Meaning
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
Example
The celebration was marred by bad weather.
La célébration a été gâchée par le mauvais temps.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

gestionnaire
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
Le gestionnaire a approuvé le nouveau plan de projet.
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 /ˈmenəs/

Menace

menace
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
Le conducteur imprudent était une menace pour tout le monde sur la route.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

métrique
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
Le poète a suivi soigneusement les règles métriques dans ses vers.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

malchance
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Il a souffert de la malchance de perdre son emploi pendant la récession.
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

missile
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
L'armée a lancé un missile vers la base ennemie.
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.
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.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

milice
Meaning
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
Example
The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.
Le village a formé une milice pour se défendre contre les attaques.
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.