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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 /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

géologie
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
Elle a étudié la géologie pour comprendre les tremblements de terre.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

fainéant
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Il était connu comme un fainéant qui gâchait ses journées.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

chapitre
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Je viens de terminer le premier chapitre du roman.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

bonheur
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 noun /kwiːn/

queen

reine
Meaning
a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king
Example
The queen addressed her people with grace.
La reine s'adressa à son peuple avec grâce.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

frenétique
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
La foule frénétique a acclamé lorsque le groupe monta sur scène.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

réglementaire
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
Le gouvernement applique des politiques réglementaires pour la stabilité financière.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

éducatif
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
Le voyage était une expérience éducative.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

fou
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Le vieil homme dans la rue est un peu fou mais inoffensif.
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

relation; lien
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
Ils ont une forte relation commerciale qui dure depuis des années.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

cartes mémoire
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Les cartes mémoire aident à la mémorisation rapide.
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

pollen
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
Les abeilles collectent le pollen des fleurs pour fabriquer du miel.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

sentient
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Les humains sont des êtres sentients capables de raisonner.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

querelle, inimitié
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Les deux familles sont en conflit depuis des générations.
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

habile
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
Un programmeur habile peut écrire des codes complexes sans effort.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

prévisible
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Ses réactions étaient prévisibles en fonction de son comportement passé.
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

fissure
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
Une fissure s'est développée entre les deux amis après la dispute.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

pince
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Utilisez les pinces pour ramasser les morceaux chauds de viande du grill.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

betterave
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
La betterave rôtie avec du fromage de chèvre fait une salade délicieuse.
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarctique
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
La région antarctique est connue pour son froid extrême et ses paysages glacés.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

logicien
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristote est considéré comme l'un des plus grands logiciens de l'histoire.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

plein de graines; sale et dégradant; en mauvais état
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Ils évitaient de marcher dans la partie sale et dégradante de la ville la nuit.
B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

automatiser
Meaning
To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.
Example
Many companies automate their processes to save time.
De nombreuses entreprises automatisent leurs processus pour gagner du temps.
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

recommander
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
Je recommande d'essayer le nouveau restaurant en ville.
C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

holocauste
Meaning
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
Example
Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.
Des millions de personnes ont péri pendant l'Holocauste.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

luxuriance
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
Le jardin était rempli de la luxuriance des plantes tropicales.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

propre et bien organisé; bien fait
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Sa chambre est toujours propre et bien organisée.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

panique générale
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
Le bruit fort a causé une stampede de la foule.
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

illusoire
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
Son sentiment de sécurité était entièrement illusoire.
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

poisson-feuille gangétique
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Le poisson-feuille gangétique se trouve couramment dans les rivières du Bangladesh.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

traîner
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
Il a traîné dans le jardin au lieu de commencer son travail.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

à peine; difficilement; juste un peu
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Je pouvais à peine croire mes yeux.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

soigné, raffiné et élégant
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Elle a donné une performance soignée lors du récital.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

trembler
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Il a commencé à trembler nerveusement avant de donner son discours.
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.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Les étudiants ont formé une clique qui excluait les autres.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

douceur et charme
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Sa douceur et son charme le rendaient populaire dans les rassemblements sociaux.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

augurer
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Des nuages sombres augurent une tempête à venir.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudentiel
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
La banque a mis en place des règles prudentielles pour protéger les déposants.
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

chanter ou siffler avec une voix tremblante ou des trilles
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
L'oiseau a chanté une douce mélodie le matin.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

inclination
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Elle a une inclination à aider les autres.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

implication
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Son implication dans le projet était cruciale.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

chorale
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
La chorale a chanté magnifiquement lors de la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

match d'entraînement
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
L'équipe a joué un match d'entraînement avant que la saison officielle commence.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

bonheur
Meaning
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
Example
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

commercial
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Les centres commerciaux attirent les investissements.
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

programmation
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
Il passe la plupart de son temps à apprendre la programmation informatique.
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

assidu ou appliqué
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Ses efforts assidus l'ont conduit à une carrière réussie.
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

concentré
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
Rester concentré pendant les heures de travail améliore la productivité.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titulaire
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Elle est la titulaire du comité, mais les décisions sont prises par le coordinateur.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

baptiser
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
Ils ont baptisé le navire après la reine.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

trophée
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Elle a fièrement exposé le trophée qu'elle a gagné lors de la compétition.
B1 noun trend

trend

tendance
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
La tendance actuelle de la déforestation est alarmante.
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

équilibré
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
Un régime alimentaire équilibré est essentiel pour une bonne santé.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

décrire de manière précise
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
L'artiste a délimité la scène avec des détails complexes.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

pantalon
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Elle a acheté un nouveau pantalon pour la fête.
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 /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

fondateur
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
Steve Jobs était le cofondateur d'Apple Inc. et a révolutionné l'informatique personnelle.
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

mou et lâche; manque de fermeté ou de tonus musculaire; faible
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
Ses bras flasques montraient qu'il avait besoin de faire plus d'exercice.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

vers le nord
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Les oiseaux migrent vers le nord au printemps.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

majorité
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
La majorité a exigé leurs droits.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

religion
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
La liberté de religion est un droit humain fondamental.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

prélature
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
L'Église médiévale était dominée par la prélature et ses traditions.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

composant / électeur
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Le sénateur a rencontré ses électeurs pour discuter des problèmes locaux.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

chose insignifiante ou de peu d'importance
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
Ne vous inquiétez pas d'une broutille comme celle-ci; cela ne vaut pas votre temps.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anormal
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Les scientifiques ont observé un résultat anormal pendant l'expérience.
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

détecter
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
Le système de sécurité peut détecter le mouvement dans le bâtiment.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

image
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Il y a une belle image accrochée au mur.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilisme
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
Le philosophe a été critiqué pour avoir promu le nihilisme.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

reflux; marée descendante
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Les pêcheurs ont attendu le reflux avant de retourner à la rive.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

chœur; une partie d'une chanson qui est répétée après chaque couplet
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
Le chœur de l'école a chanté magnifiquement lors du concert annuel.
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

à court terme
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
Investir dans des actions peut générer des bénéfices à court terme.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

fleur de paon
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
L'arbre de fleur de paon fleurit avec des fleurs orange éclatantes en été.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

falsification
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
La banque a détecté une falsification dans la signature sur le chèque.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

pénitent
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
Elle était pénitente après avoir crié sur son amie.
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

vérifier
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
Veuillez vérifier votre adresse e-mail avant de continuer.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

inaccessible
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Une position inaccessible assure la domination.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

mangouste
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
La mangouste a attaqué rapidement le cobra pour protéger ses petits.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

vulnérable
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Les enfants sont souvent les plus vulnérables en temps de crise.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

mépriser
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Il ne méprisait jamais ceux qui avaient moins de fortune que lui.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

désaccord
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
Le désaccord entre les gens perturbe la stabilité sociale.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

pourquoi
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
Pourquoi es-tu en retard aujourd'hui?
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

charmant et raffiné
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Il était un homme raffiné qui a impressionné tout le monde à la fête.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

instantané
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
Le changement de température a été presque instantané.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampe
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
La voiture est montée sur la rampe dans le garage.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

irréprochable
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
Le juge était connu pour son intégrité irréprochable.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

d'abord
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
D'abord, nous devons résoudre le problème du budget avant de continuer.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

vibrer
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
Le téléphone a commencé à vibrer sur la table.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

basé sur des algorithmes
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
Les processus algorithmiques alimentent les systèmes d'intelligence artificielle.
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

sacré
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
La liberté d'expression est considérée comme sacrée dans les sociétés démocratiques.
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 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

descendant
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
La rivière suivait un cours descendant vers la vallée.
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

pomodoro
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
La technique Pomodoro améliore la productivité.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

rabat-joie
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
Ne sois pas un rabat-joie et laisse-nous profiter de la fête.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

frotter
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Se frotter les yeux de manière excessive est nuisible.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

environnemental
Meaning
relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition
Example
The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.
L'entreprise a adopté de nouvelles politiques pour réduire les dommages environnementaux.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

papillon
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Un beau papillon s'est posé sur la fleur.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

obéissant
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
L'enfant obéissant suivait toujours les instructions de ses parents.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

protoplasme
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
Les scientifiques ont observé le mouvement du protoplasme sous le microscope.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamour; attirant; élégant;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
L'actrice semblait glamour dans sa robe de créateur lors de la cérémonie des prix.
A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

avec
Meaning
indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else
Example
She went to the market with her friend.
Elle est allée au marché avec son amie.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

impérial
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
Le palais impérial était un symbole du pouvoir de l'empereur.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

ichtyologiste
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
L'ichtyologiste a découvert une nouvelle espèce de poisson dans la rivière.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

désespérant
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
Elle se sentait désespérée après avoir perdu son travail.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

réticent
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Il était réticent à prendre des risques inutiles.
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

tombe cimentée
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
La tombe cimentée des martyrs a été vue près de la rivière.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiatique
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
Elle adore la culture asiatique.
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

opposant
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
L'opposant a exprimé ses préoccupations lors de la réunion municipale.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

mesuré
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Elle a parlé d'un ton calme et mesuré.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

séparable
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Les deux problèmes sont séparables et doivent être discutés indépendamment.
A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

mélanger
Meaning
To combine different substances or elements together.
Example
She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.
Elle aime mélanger différentes couleurs pour créer de nouvelles nuances.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

mots grossiers
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Il a crié un mot grossier quand il s'est frappé le orteil.
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

s'abstenir
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
Les gens s'abstiennent souvent des appareils numériques pour améliorer leur concentration.
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

catalogue
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
La bibliothèque offre un catalogue en ligne de tous les livres disponibles.
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

prédire
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
Les scientifiques prédisent de la pluie demain.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

suspens
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Le film nous a tenus en suspens jusqu'à la fin.
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

spacieux
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Ils ont loué un appartement spacieux en ville.
A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

voleur
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
Le voleur a été attrapé en train de voler dans la bijouterie.
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

matriculer
Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
Elle s'est inscrite à l'Université d'Oxford l'année dernière.