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A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

bouche
Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
S'il vous plaît, ouvrez bien la bouche pour que le dentiste puisse examiner.
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

certificat, titre
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
Elle a présenté ses certificats avant de commencer son nouveau travail.
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

avancée technologique
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
L'avancée technologique révolutionne les soins de santé.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

agréable, plaisant
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Nous avons passé une soirée agréable au parc.
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

transférable
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Les compétences que vous apprenez ici sont transférables à d'autres emplois.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

désolé
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Elle se sentait désolée pour ce qui s'était passé.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

endetté; reconnaissant
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Je suis profondément endetté envers ma professeure pour toute sa guidance.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

matériel informatique
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
L'entreprise a mis à jour son matériel informatique pour améliorer les performances.
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

photographie
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
Elle a étudié la photographie à l'université.
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

une douleur aiguë ou un malaise émotionnel soudain
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
Elle a ressenti un pang de culpabilité après la dispute.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

musée
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Nous avons visité le musée d'art pour voir la nouvelle exposition.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

mère patrie; pays d'origine
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Il parlait toujours avec affection de sa patrie.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

résistant
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
Ce tissu est résistant à l'eau et aux taches.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

audacieux
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Son plan audacieux de gravir la montagne sans équipement approprié a choqué tout le monde.
B2 noun

Longing

désir ardent; nostalgie
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

pédestrianisation
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
La piétonnisation des centres-villes réduit la pollution.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

irréparable
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
L'accident a causé des dommages irréparables à sa colonne vertébrale.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

miséricordieux; compatissant
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
Le juge miséricordieux lui a donné une peine plus légère.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

au milieu de; parmi
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Elle se tenait au milieu de la foule.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

transporter en ferry
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Le bateau a transporté les passagers à travers le fleuve.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

barbare; cruel; sauvage
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Le traitement barbare des prisonniers a été condamné par les organisations de droits de l'homme.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

miracle
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
La récupération du patient a été appelée un miracle par les médecins.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

tutelle
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Elle a étudié la peinture sous la tutelle d'un artiste célèbre.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

délimiter
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
Le terrain a été délimité par des clôtures pour éviter les disputes.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

hache
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Le bûcheron a balancé la hache pour couper l'arbre.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

maîtrise de soi
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Son self-possession pendant la crise était remarquable.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

incombustible
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Ce matériau est incombustible et sûr pour la construction.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

sud-est
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
La ville est située au sud-est du pays.
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

désagrément
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Nous nous excusons pour tout désagrément causé par le retard.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

méprisant, dédaigneux
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
Elle lui lança un regard méprisant.
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

ressources
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
La région était riche en ressources herbacées.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

marcher
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Je vais à l'école à pied chaque matin.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

creux; vide;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
L'arbre creux a fourni un abri pour les petits animaux.
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

nécessité
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
La gestion des déchets est une nécessité pour la durabilité environnementale.
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 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

préjudicié
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Il était préjugé contre les personnes d'autres régions.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

déficience; manque; insuffisance
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
Le médecin a diagnostiqué une carence en vitamine D lors du test sanguin du patient.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

farce
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Les enfants ont ri des farces du clown.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

histoire
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
L'histoire des civilisations anciennes fascine les érudits.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

saveur
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
La soupe avait une riche saveur d'herbes et d'épices du jardin.
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

élocution
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
Elle a amélioré son élocution grâce à une pratique constante.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

extraordinaire; remarquable;
Meaning
very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected
Example
The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.
La performance du magicien était extraordinaire et a laissé tout le monde émerveillé
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

galvanisme
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
Le galvanisme a joué un rôle clé dans les premières expériences avec l'électricité.
B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

vinaigre
Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
J'ai ajouté du vinaigre à la vinaigrette pour plus de saveur.
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

dommages, handicap
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
La perte auditive peut être causée par une exposition prolongée à des bruits forts.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

pharmacie
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Je suis allé à la pharmacie pour acheter des médicaments contre le rhume.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
Le musée a exposé un diorama d'un village ancien.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

virus
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
L'ordinateur a été infecté par un virus dangereux.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

ravi
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Elle était ravie de la fête surprise.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

réflexif; introspectif
Meaning
directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself
Example
She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.
Elle est devenue plus réflexive sur son comportement après les retours.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

spirale
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
L'escalier en spirale menait à l'étage supérieur.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

grande échelle
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
L'entreprise prévoit une expansion à grande échelle sur les marchés internationaux.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

spounérisme
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Il a fait un spounérisme en disant 'vieux doyen bizarre' au lieu de 'vieille reine chère'.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

boiter
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
Il boitait à travers la pièce après s'être tordu la cheville.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

sombre; déprimant; triste
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
Le temps était sombre avec de fortes pluies et des nuages sombres.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

incompréhensible
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
Le cours du professeur était tellement rapide qu'il est devenu incompréhensible.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

causal
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
Il existe un lien causal entre le tabagisme et le cancer.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

trompeur
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
La publicité était trompeuse et a donné de fausses informations.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

encourager un crime
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Il a été accusé d'avoir aidé les criminels dans leur fuite.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

conformation
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
Le scientifique a étudié la conformation moléculaire de la protéine.
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

finalement
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
Finalement, nous avons décidé de poursuivre le projet.
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

adaptabilité
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
L'adaptabilité aux environnements changeants est cruciale en affaires.
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

gluant
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
Le riz gluant est resté collé dans la casserole.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

réaffirmer
Meaning
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.
Le président a réaffirmé son engagement envers la réforme de l’éducation.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

flatterie; discours flatteur
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Sa flatterie n'a pas pu convaincre qui que ce soit de sa sincérité.
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

parc
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
Les enfants jouaient dans le parc.
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

personne expérimentée / ancien militaire
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
Il est un vétéran de l'industrie du logiciel.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

sincère; authentique; sans prétention
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Elle m'a présenté des excuses sincères pour son erreur.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

front
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Elle essuya la sueur de son front.
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

inévitablement
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
Il a dû accepter la décision inévitablement.
A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

final; concluant; décisif; ultime
Meaning
last; concluding; decisive; ultimate
Example
This is the final exam of the semester.
C'est l'examen final du semestre.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

partisan
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
Le débat est rapidement devenu partisan, chaque côté défendant son propre agenda.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

excessivement optimiste
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Son attitude excessivement optimiste ignorait les problèmes évidents.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

patrimoine
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Le Bangladesh a un riche patrimoine culturel.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

héréditaire; transmis par les ancêtres
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
La maladie héréditaire s'est transmise à travers les générations.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

prononcé
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Il y a une différence prononcée entre les deux styles.
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

cire
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
Elle a utilisé de la cire de bougie pour sceller la vieille lettre.
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

centime
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
Il a trouvé un centime sur le trottoir et a souri.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

préventif; conçu pour empêcher quelque chose de se produire
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
L'exercice régulier est une mesure préventive contre les maladies cardiaques.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

jubilaire; anniversaire spécial
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
L'école a célébré son jubilé d'or avec une grande cérémonie.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

sonnet
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare a écrit de nombreux sonnets célèbres sur l'amour et la beauté.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

avortement
Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
Le débat sur l'avortement continue de diviser l'opinion publique.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

divorcé
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
Elle est divorcée depuis cinq ans.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

réalité augmentée, fusion du monde virtuel et réel
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
La réalité augmentée a transformé le jeu.
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

tapageur et difficile à contrôler
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
Les étudiants tapageurs ont perturbé le cours.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

grand incendie destructeur
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
La forêt a été dévastée par un énorme incendie qui a duré plusieurs jours.
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrer
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
Les embouteillages ont frustré tous les passagers.
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

paternel
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
Il a pris un intérêt paternel dans l'éducation du garçon.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postuler
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Les scientifiques postulent que la vie existe sur d'autres planètes.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

lance
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
Le chevalier a chargé en avant avec sa lance prête.
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

cher
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
Elle est très chère à ses grands-parents.
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

pur; clair; sans tache; sans discrimination;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
L'eau de la source de la montagne est pure.
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

perspicacité
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
Sa perspicacité dans les décisions commerciales a mené au succès.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

conspirer secrètement
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
Le gestionnaire a conspiré avec le fournisseur pour tromper la société.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

abus; mauvais traitement;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
L'abus de pouvoir a conduit à sa démission.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

machine automatique
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
Il travaillait comme un automate, sans montrer aucune émotion.
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

brise douce
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
Une brise douce soufflait à travers la vallée.
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

corbeau
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
Le corbeau croassa bruyamment depuis la branche de l'arbre.
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

prépondérance
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
La prépondérance des achats en ligne a changé le commerce de détail à jamais.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

crâne
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
Le drapeau pirate était marqué d'un sinistre crâne.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

anthropologue
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
L'anthropologue a passé des années à étudier la communauté tribale.
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

éternel; permanent;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
Leur amour est éternel et ne s'éteindra jamais.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

ouvrier
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
L'ouvrier a travaillé dur toute la journée sur le chantier.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

activisme
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Son activisme environnemental a inspiré de nombreux jeunes à agir.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

préalablement établir
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Certaines règles ont été préétablies avant la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
La valeur de l'entreprise a augmenté à plus d'un trillion de dollars.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

actuellement
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
Il travaille actuellement sur un nouveau projet.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

manche
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Elle a retroussé ses manches avant de commencer à cuisiner.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

crématorium
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
Le crématorium était situé près du cimetière.
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

carbone neutre
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
L'entreprise vise à être carbone neutre d'ici 2030.
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

université
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
Elle étudie le droit à l'université.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

numéro
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Elle m'a donné son numéro de téléphone.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informer
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
Le responsable informera le personnel des nouvelles politiques.
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

imprimeur
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
L'imprimeur a livré les invitations de mariage à temps.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

dégénérescence
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
Le roman dépeint la dégénérescence morale d'une société corrompue.
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

générosité
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
Sa largesse envers la charité a été grandement appréciée.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

effets négatifs
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
L'utilisation du plastique a des effets négatifs sur l'environnement.
C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

granulaire
Meaning
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
Example
The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.
Le rapport a fourni une analyse détaillée des données du marché.