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B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

deuil
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
La famille est en deuil pour leur grand-mère.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

intransigeant, têtu, obstiné
Meaning
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.
Son attitude intransigeante a retardé l'accord.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

conseiller municipal
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
Le conseiller municipal a parlé des routes locales.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

brunâtre
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Le vieux papier avait une teinte brunâtre en raison de l'âge.
B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

tricheur
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
Il a été traité de tricheur pendant l'examen.
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

rupture; effondrement des relations
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
La rupture dans le pipeline a causé un déversement massif de pétrole.
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

léthargie; fatigue et inactivité
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
Le temps chaud a causé un sentiment de léthargie.
A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

malade; en mauvaise santé
Meaning
sick; unwell; in poor health
Example
He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.
Il se sentait malade et a décidé de rester à la maison du travail.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

resplendissant
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
Le soleil resplendissant éclaira toute la vallée.
C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

gamme complète
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
Ses émotions sont passées de la joie à la tristesse en quelques minutes.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

effusif
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Elle lui a réservé un accueil effusif après son long voyage.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

cercle
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Les enfants étaient assis dans un cercle.
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

encouragement
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
Son encouragement m'a aidé à finir le projet.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

intervention
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
L'intervention du manager a empêché une dispute animée de s'intensifier.
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

mode passagère, tendance
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
Le nouveau régime est devenu une mode passagère chez les adolescents.
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

établissement
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
Le restaurant est un nouvel établissement en ville.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

urgent
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
L'état exigent du patient a nécessité une chirurgie immédiate.
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

alias
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
Le criminel était connu sous le nom d'alias 'Ombre'.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

désintéressé
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
Le juge est resté désintéressé dans l'affaire.
A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

russe
Meaning
relating to Russia, its people, or its language
Example
She is studying the Russian language at university.
Elle étudie la langue russe à l'université.
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

sportif
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
Les enfants étaient d'humeur sportive pendant le pique-nique.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

suprême
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
La Cour suprême a pris la décision finale.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

de soutien
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Elle était très supportive pendant mes moments difficiles.
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improviser
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
L'acteur a dû improviser ses répliques lorsqu'il a oublié le script.
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

étrange
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
La maison abandonnée avait un étrange silence.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

stéréotype
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
C'est un stéréotype que tous les joueurs sont antisociaux.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

parchemin
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
Le manuscrit ancien a été écrit sur du parchemin.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

sororité
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Le mouvement féministe a créé un fort sentiment de sororité parmi les femmes.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

ressentir
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Elle a commencé à ressentir la critique constante de son patron.
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

chirurgie robotique
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
La chirurgie robotique améliore la précision dans les procédures complexes.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

mammouth / gigantesque
Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
L'entreprise a fait face à un défi gigantesque lors de son expansion.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

évoquer
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
La vieille chanson a évoqué des souvenirs de son enfance.
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

pédiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en pédiatrie après l'école de médecine.
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

sec; sans humidité ou liquide; sans intérêt ni excitation
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
Le désert a un climat très sec.
A1 verb /let/

let

laisser
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
S'il vous plaît, laissez-moi vous aider dans cette tâche.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

titre / nom
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
La ville a gagné le titre 'La Grande Pomme'.
A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

manquer / être absent
Meaning
to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
Example
I really miss my family when I travel abroad.
Je ressens vraiment le manque de ma famille quand je voyage à l'étranger.
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

outil
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
Il a utilisé un marteau comme outil pour réparer la chaise.
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

passion
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
Sa passion pour la musique l'a conduite à devenir chanteuse professionnelle.
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

douleur; souffrance physique ou détresse émotionnelle
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
Le patient a ressenti une douleur intense dans son dos.
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

bord
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
La tasse de café avait une éclat sur son bord.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

doucement; sans problèmes
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
La voiture roule doucement sur la nouvelle autoroute.
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

aventure
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
Leurs escapades estivales comprenaient du camping et de l'escalade en montagne.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

supposition
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Son plan était basé sur la supposition que le marché se rétablirait rapidement.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

maladie intestinale (diarrhée avec sang et mucus)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Beaucoup de soldats ont souffert de dysenterie pendant la guerre.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

candidat
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Le candidat a été interviewé pour le poste.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

se déplacer de manière irrégulière
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Les enfants ont commencé à traîner derrière pendant la longue randonnée.
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

créativité
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
Sa créativité était évidente dans son art.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

préventif
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
Le rapport offre un message préventif sur les dépenses incontrôlées.
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

essuyer
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
Veuillez essuyer la table.
A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

designer
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
Le designer de mode a présenté sa nouvelle collection.
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

bientôt; dans peu de temps; brièvement
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
La réunion commencera bientôt.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

formé
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
La sculpture était formée comme une figure humaine.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

attrition
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
L'entreprise a subi une forte attrition des employés en raison de l'insatisfaction au travail.
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

anniversaire
Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
Nous préparons une fête d'anniversaire surprise pour elle.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

droit
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
Le programme accorde un droit aux soins de santé.
A1 number /eɪt/

eight

huit
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
Il y a huit pommes dans le panier.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

gouverner
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
Le président gouverne le pays avec sagesse.
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

fallacie, erreur, raisonnement incorrect
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
L'idée que le succès vient facilement est une fallacie.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

durable; permanent
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Leurs amitiés ont eu un impact durable sur leur vie.
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

pédagogie
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
Il a étudié la pédagogie pour devenir un meilleur enseignant.
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

aliénation
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
Les nouvelles politiques ont créé un sentiment d'aliénation parmi les employés.
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

évasif, rusé, flou
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
Il a donné une réponse évasive pour éviter les ennuis.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

impartiale
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
Le rapport a donné un point de vue impartial de la situation.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

référent
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
Le référent a gagné un bonus pour avoir recommandé un nouveau client.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

suspect; douteux; peu fiable; risqué ou dangereux
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Cet accord me semble suspect.
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

cligner des yeux
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
Elle cligna des yeux rapidement pour éliminer la poussière de ses yeux.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

débit; dette; retrait
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
La banque a montré un débit de cinquante dollars de mon compte courant.
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

délicieux
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
Elle a servi un délicieux gâteau au chocolat.
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

embourbé
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
Le politicien était embourbé dans un scandale.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

réunion politique
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
Le parti a tenu une réunion pour nommer son candidat à la présidence.
A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

habituellement; normalement
Meaning
in most cases; generally; as a rule
Example
I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Je me réveille généralement à 7 h tous les matins.
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

réduire, atténuer
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
Il parla avec une respiration retenue en attendant le résultat.
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

usine
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
Il travaille dans une usine de chaussures.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

torrent; courant rapide
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
La forte pluie a créé un torrent d'eau dévalant la montagne.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

hydroélectrique
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
Le pays a investi massivement dans des centrales hydroélectriques.
C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

nectar
Meaning
A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
Les papillons boivent du nectar des fleurs.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

reconnaissance
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
elle a exprimé sa reconnaissance aux médecins qui lui ont sauvé la vie.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

courir soudainement; fixer quelque chose avec un boulon
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
Le cheval s'est précipité hors de l'écurie après avoir entendu un bruit fort.
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

syllabe
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
Le mot 'ordinateur' a trois syllabes.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

pâle; délavé; faible
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Elle semblait pâle après avoir été malade pendant une semaine.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

attendu
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Le taux de chômage devrait encore diminuer.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

monnaie britannique / excellent
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Elle a été félicitée pour son excellent travail sur le projet.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

adoration / amour profond
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Les fans ont montré leur adoration pour le chanteur.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

sur
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
Le livre est posé sur la table.
B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

récolte
Meaning
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
Example
The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.
Les agriculteurs ont récolté leur riz en automne.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

puant; mauvaise odeur
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
La poubelle a créé une terrible puanteur dans la cuisine.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusif
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
Le roman est plein de passages allusifs qui font référence à la littérature classique.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

volaille
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
Le fermier élevait de la volaille dans son jardin pour des œufs frais et de la viande.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

inefficace
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
Le traitement a été inefficace pour guérir la maladie.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

premiers secours
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Il a donné les premiers secours au cycliste blessé avant l'arrivée de l'ambulance.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilégié
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Elle vient d'un milieu privilégié avec de nombreuses opportunités.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

résultat; conséquence;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
Le résultat de l'élection a surpris tout le monde.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

préoccupation, soin
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Sa mère a montré une grande préoccupation pour sa sécurité.
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 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

travailler dur / bouger rapidement
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
Elle a dû travailler dur pour terminer le projet à temps.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

responsable; obligé;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
L'entreprise est responsable des dommages causés par ses produits défectueux.
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 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

poisson plat
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Les poissons plats comme la sole et la limande sont excellents pour le grill.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

expérimentation
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
L'expérimentation mène à des produits révolutionnaires.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

papaye
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
La papaye est riche en vitamines et très bonne pour la santé.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

utopie
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
De nombreux philosophes ont rêvé de créer une utopie pour l'humanité.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

si
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
Je ne sais pas si je dois y aller.
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

sécurité énergétique
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
La sécurité énergétique assure une fourniture constante.
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

antiquité
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
Les ruines sont un rappel de l'antiquité de la ville.
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

cause / causer
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
La forte pluie a causé des inondations dans la ville.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

société
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
La société joue un rôle clé dans la formation des valeurs d'un individu.
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

incapacité
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
Son incapacité à gérer l’équipe a causé de graves problèmes.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

ténébreux
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
La grotte était humide et ténébreuse, remplie de bruits étranges.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

armure
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
Le chevalier portait une armure lourde pour se protéger lors de la bataille.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

pourri; mauvais
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
La pomme est pourrie et doit être jetée.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

prognathe
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
Le fossile affichait une structure de crâne distinctement prognathe.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

incapacité
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
Son incapacité mentale l'a empêché de prendre des décisions importantes.
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

durée
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
La réunion a duré pendant deux heures.
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

tolérance
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
Le gouvernement a promu la tolérance religieuse.
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

cochon
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
Le fermier a nourri le cochon dans la porcherie.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

compost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Le jardinier a ajouté du compost pour enrichir le sol.
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 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

prosterné
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Il s'est allongé prosterné après la longue bataille.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simuler
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Le pilote a dû simuler un atterrissage d'urgence pendant l'entraînement.