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C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

personne indépendante des partis
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
Il a été appelé un mugwump pour avoir refusé de rejoindre l'un ou l'autre côté politique.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

impermanence
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
La philosophie bouddhiste met l'accent sur l'impermanence de la vie.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

dilemme, choix difficile
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Elle a fait face à un dilemme moral au travail.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

alligator
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
L'alligator se prélassait au soleil sur la rive du fleuve.
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

langage pompeux
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
Le discours pompeux du politicien n'a pas réussi à se connecter avec le peuple ordinaire.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

distension
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
Le patient s'est plaint de douleurs abdominales et de distension.
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

mémorisation
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
La mémorisation d'informations importantes est cruciale pour les examens.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

marron
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
Elle a de beaux yeux bruns qui brillent sous la lumière du soleil.
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

dégradation
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
La dégradation des sols due à une utilisation excessive est un problème croissant.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

rassis; vieux; sans fraîcheur
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Le pain est devenu rassis après être resté dehors pendant trois jours.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

diffamation
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
Le journal a été poursuivi pour diffamation.
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

apprenant
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
C’est une apprenante rapide.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

déforestation
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
La déforestation accélère la perte de biodiversité.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

élégant
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Cette robe lui va très bien.
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

causer des dégâts
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
La tempête a causé de grands dégâts dans les villages côtiers.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

travailleur journalier
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
Le fermier a embauché un travailleur journalier pour aider à la récolte.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

répliquer
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
Le scientifique a essayé de répliquer l'expérience pour plus de précision.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

témoin
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
Le témoin a témoigné au tribunal hier.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

désarmé
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
La police a trouvé le suspect désarmé pendant la fouille.
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

capillaire
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
L'oxygène passe du sang dans les tissus par les capillaires.
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

quoi que ce soit
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
Tu peux choisir ce que tu veux.
B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

colonne
Meaning
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
Example
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
Le temple ancien avait de grandes colonnes en marbre.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

pitoyable, lamentable, très faible
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
La performance de l'équipe était pitoyable par rapport à l'année dernière.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

amicalement
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
Le divorce a été réglé amicalement entre les deux parties.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

myopie; vision à court terme
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Sa décision à court terme d'abandonner l'école tôt a affecté ses perspectives de carrière.
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

jeu de mots
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
Il a fait un jeu de mots intelligent sur la montée du pain à la boulangerie.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

isoler
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Le moine a choisi de s'isoler dans les montagnes.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

anarchiste
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
Le groupe anarchiste a protesté contre le contrôle de l'État.
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

tambour
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
Le batteur a tenu le tempo parfait sur son kit de batterie.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

doter
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
Le leader a été doté de sagesse et de courage.
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

vol mineur
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
L'entreprise a installé des caméras pour prévenir le vol.
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

ville
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
Le village était calme le dimanche.
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

prévision
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
Sa prévision a aidé l'entreprise à éviter des pertes financières.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

enterrement
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
La cérémonie de l'enterrement a eu lieu l'après-midi.
B2 noun

Longing

désir ardent; nostalgie
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

rivalité; compétition
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
La rivalité entre les deux équipes a rendu le match passionnant.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

annonce
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
La société a placé une annonce dans le journal pour le nouveau poste.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

triton
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
Le triton nageait gracieusement dans l'étang.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

intelligemment; avec style; rapidement
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Il était bien habillé pour la réunion d'affaires.
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 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

déshonneur; humiliation; honte
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Son arrestation a porté le déshonneur sur toute sa famille et sa réputation.
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

bonheur
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

ampoule
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Les nouvelles chaussures lui ont causé une ampoule douloureuse au talon.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

réfutable
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Sa théorie était réfutable car elle pouvait être testée expérimentalement.
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

gonfler
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
Les racines ont commencé à gonfler du sol.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

souvenir
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Un service a été organisé en souvenir des soldats tombés.
B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

meurtre
Meaning
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
Example
The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.
Le film montre le meurtre brutal des villageois.
B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

bâillement
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
Elle n'a pas pu réprimer un bâillement pendant la conférence ennuyeuse.
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

une règle ou directive faite et maintenue par une autorité
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
La régulation gouvernementale garantit des pratiques commerciales équitables.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

bonheur
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

ce soir
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
Ce soir, nous allons regarder un film.
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

gambit
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
Son gambit d'ouverture lors du débat a surpris tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

décasyllabe
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
Le poète écrivait souvent en forme de décasyllabe.
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

bougie
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
Elle a allumé une bougie pendant la coupure de courant.
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.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

sentiment insignifiant
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
La fin du film était bathétique au lieu d'être tragique.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

infection
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
Le médecin a prescrit des antibiotiques pour traiter l'infection bactérienne dans sa gorge.
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

fil / bloqué
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
La tempête a laissé de nombreux touristes bloqués sur l'île.
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

animal
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
Le zoo a de nombreux animaux différents venant du monde entier.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

leader
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
Le leader a inspiré les gens.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

santé
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
L'exercice est important pour une bonne santé.
C1 adjective /əˈbliːk/

Oblique

oblique; diagonal; indirect ou évasif
Meaning
slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive
Example
The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
L'artiste a tracé une ligne oblique sur la toile.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

vol
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
La police enquête sur le vol au magasin local.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

voisin; adjacent; contigu
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Nous visitons souvent nos pays voisins pour le commerce.
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

foule
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
Le politicien a rejeté les manifestants comme une simple foule.
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

patriotique
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
Les citoyens patriotes ont célébré le jour de l'indépendance avec grand enthousiasme.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

peu attrayant
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
Malgré son apparence peu attrayante, il était très gentil et intelligent.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

présage vague
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
La pièce offre un présage vague du malaise politique à venir.
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

esprit de l'époque
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
Le roman capture parfaitement l'esprit de l'époque des années 60.
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

pompeux
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
Le discours pompeux du professeur n'a impressionné personne.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

composition musicale (avec un thème récurrent)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
Le pianiste a terminé le récital par un rondo animé.
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

orateur
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
L'orateur a prononcé un discours inspirant à la conférence.
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

stagner
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
sans innovation, l'entreprise stagnnera.
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

occupant
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
La voiture avait trois occupants au moment de l'accident.
A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

honnêtement
Meaning
in a truthful, sincere, or fair way
Example
She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
Elle a parlé honnêtement de ses erreurs.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

gale
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
Le médecin lui a diagnostiqué la gale après avoir examiné l'éruption.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

cabine
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Ils ont passé le week-end dans une cabine confortable dans les montagnes.
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

moulin
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
Le vieux moulin à farine a été transformé en musée.
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

perdre confiance
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
Les questions hostiles ont commencé à déstabiliser le témoin.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

pharmacopée
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
Le médecin a consulté la pharmacopée pour vérifier la dose correcte du médicament.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

physique
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Les composants physiques forment la base du système.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

détériore
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
La qualité de l'air se détériore en raison de la pollution.
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

mixeur
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Elle a utilisé le mixeur pour faire un délicieux smoothie.
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

jogger
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
Elle fait du jogging chaque matin dans le parc.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

agriculture
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
L'agriculture durable peut aider à protéger l'environnement.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

incliné
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Il est enclin à aider ceux qui sont dans le besoin.
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 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

persistant
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Malgré de nombreux obstacles, ses efforts persistants ont conduit au succès.
A2 noun /ˈfɪt.nəs/

fitness

forme physique
Meaning
The condition of being physically fit and healthy, or the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task.
Example
Fitness tests ensure vehicle safety.
Les tests de condition physique assurent la sécurité des véhicules.
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

opposé; complètement différent; face à face; inverse;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
Ils ont des vues opposées sur la politique mais restent de bons amis.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

avant-dernier
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
Elle a terminé le avant-dernier chapitre avant d'aller dormir.
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

nulle part
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
J'ai cherché partout, mais les clés n'étaient nulle part.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

service
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Elle s'est rétablie grâce aux gentilles ministrations des infirmières.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

petit hameau
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
Le petit hameau niché dans la vallée n'avait qu'une douzaine de maisons et une petite église.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

croissant
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
Le mathématicien a étudié les propriétés du croissant.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

trousse de premiers secours
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Je garde toujours une trousse de premiers secours dans ma voiture en cas d'urgence.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

colonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Le régime colonial a supprimé le gouvernement local.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

agresser
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
L'armée a choisi de ne pas agresser sans provocation.
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

collage
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
Elle a créé un collage en utilisant des photos anciennes de magazines.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

inutile
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Cet ordinateur cassé est complètement inutile.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

inoffensif; innocent; sans danger
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
Le serpent semble dangereux, mais il est en réalité inoffensif.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

design orné
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Le plafond était décoré de délicats motifs arabesques.
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

infantile
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
Ses blagues infantiles ont agacé le public.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

pitoyable
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
Le chien errant avait l'air pitoyable sous la pluie.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

inculper
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
Le grand jury a décidé d'inculper le politicien pour corruption.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogant; hautain
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Elle lui lança un regard arrogant et s'éloigna.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonyme
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Pour beaucoup de gens, son nom est synonyme de générosité.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Poux
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
L'enfant avait un poux dans ses cheveux.
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

sentier
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
Les randonneurs ont suivi le sentier à travers la forêt.
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

spasmodique
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
Le patient a eu des toux spasmodiques pendant la nuit.
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

loterie
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Il a gagné une voiture à la loterie nationale.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

enraciné
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.
Example
His ingrained habits were hard to break.
Ses habitudes enracinées étaient difficiles à briser.
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

empathique
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
Elle était empathique envers les luttes de son amie.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

belliqueux
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Son attitude belliqueuse le mettait souvent dans des conflits inutiles.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

bonheur
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

antifaille
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Les ingénieurs ont installé un mécanisme antifaille dans la centrale nucléaire.
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

adolescent
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
Les adolescents vivent souvent des changements physiques et émotionnels rapides.
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Prix Nobel
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
La reconnaissance du Prix Nobel a échappé aux contributions de Bose.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

incongruité
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
L'incongruité de son humeur joyeuse pendant les funérailles a choqué tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

jaunâtre
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
Son teint jaunâtre le faisait paraître fatigué et malade.
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

serviette
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
Elle s'est enveloppée dans une serviette douce après la douche.