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B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

mule
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
Le fermier a utilisé une mule pour transporter de lourdes charges.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuel
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
C'est un processus manuel qui nécessite une attention particulière.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

moyen
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
La télévision est un moyen puissant de diffuser des informations.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

malodorant
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
La pièce malodorante a fait partir tout le monde rapidement.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monochromatique
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
L'artiste a créé une peinture monochromatique frappante dans des nuances de bleu.
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

mode de vie matérialiste
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
Un mode de vie matérialiste conduit souvent à un déclin moral.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

matérialisme
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
L'essor du matérialisme dans la société moderne préoccupe de nombreux philosophes.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

méliorisme
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Sa philosophie du méliorisme l'a maintenue pleine d'espoir pendant les moments difficiles.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

une tâche ou mission importante attribuée à une personne ou un groupe ; un but ou objectif spécifique
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Les astronautes ont terminé leur mission vers la station spatiale.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

faux
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
Le journaliste a exposé la fausseté des responsables.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

amarrer / terrain ouvert
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Les marins ont amarré le bateau au quai.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

pleine conscience
Meaning
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.
Example
Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.
Les pratiques de mindfulness améliorent la concentration et l'équilibre émotionnel.
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

automobiliste
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
L'automobiliste s'est arrêté pour aider après avoir vu l'accident.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

se matérialiser
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
L'opportunité qu'il attendait est enfin matérialisée.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

améliorer
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Les nouvelles politiques visent à améliorer les conditions de vie des pauvres.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

innombrable
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
Il y a d'innombrables étoiles dans le ciel nocturne.
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

pénétration du marché
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Une forte pénétration du marché assure la domination concurrentielle.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

maire
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Le maire a annoncé une nouvelle politique pour améliorer les transports publics.
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

métaphore par substitution
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
Dans l'expression 'la couronne décidera', 'couronne' est une métaphore par substitution pour la monarchie.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalité; état d'esprit
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
L'équipe doit développer une mentalité gagnante pour réussir.
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

militarisme
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
L'essor du militarisme dans la région a provoqué des tensions entre les pays voisins.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

magnifique
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
La vue depuis la montagne était vraiment magnifique.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

se moquer de
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Les étudiants se sont moqués de son accent pendant le cours.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

bagarre chaotique
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Une bagarre chaotique a éclaté pendant le match de football.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

mitre
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
L'évêque a posé la mitre sur sa tête pendant la cérémonie.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

de grande importance, d'ampleur ou de taille
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
La découverte de l'électricité fut une réalisation monumentale.
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

municipal
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
L'autorité municipale est responsable de l'entretien du parc.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

attentif; conscient
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Elle est toujours attentive à son environnement et prête attention aux détails.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

migration
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
La migration annuelle des oiseaux est un événement naturel fascinant.
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

adhésion
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
L'adhésion du pays à l'organisation a marqué 50 ans.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

silencieux; ne rien dire; rester silencieux
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Il est resté silencieux à propos des plans de la fête surprise.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

alpiniste
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
L'alpiniste a atteint le sommet après une longue ascension.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

métallurgique
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Il a étudié l'ingénierie métallurgique à l'université.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

prairie
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Les vaches paissaient paisiblement dans la prairie verte.
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

maille, entrelacer
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
Les deux engrenages s'emboîtent parfaitement pour faire fonctionner la machine en douceur.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

molaire
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
Le dentiste a dû extraire sa dent de sagesse.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

marqueur
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Il a utilisé un marqueur rouge pour souligner les points importants.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

mélange
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Le festival a offert un mélange de musique, de nourriture et d'art.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

machinations
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
Le politicien a été abattu par ses propres machinations.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

malveillance; rancune; hostilité;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
Il n'y avait aucune malice dans sa critique, juste des commentaires honnêtes.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

méfait; délit
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
Il regrettait ses méfaits passés et essayait de se racheter.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

meurtre
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
Le détective a enquêté sur le meurtre qui a choqué la ville.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

moi-même
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Je vais le faire moi-même.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

à mi-chemin; au milieu
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
Le projet est à mi-chemin de son achèvement.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

multiplicateur
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
En économie, les dépenses publiques peuvent être un multiplicateur de croissance.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

artificiel
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Le design était flashy mais artificiel.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

monarque
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
Le monarque a adressé la nation à la télévision.
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

simple
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
Ce n'était qu'une simple suggestion, pas un ordre.
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

maternel
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
Elle a montré des soins maternels envers l'enfant orphelin.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

médiocre
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
Le film était divertissant mais dans l'ensemble médiocre.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

idée fausse
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Il existe une idée fausse commune selon laquelle le succès se produit du jour au lendemain.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organiser
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Le professeur a organisé les élèves pour la sortie scolaire.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

principalement; en majorité; habituellement
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Les étudiants viennent principalement des écoles locales.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

mesures
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Les mesures sont cruciales pour évaluer la performance.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

doux
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
Le patient n'avait que des symptômes légers.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

milice
Meaning
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
Example
The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.
Le village a formé une milice pour se défendre contre les attaques.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

métaphysique
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Elle a étudié la métaphysique pour comprendre les principes de l'existence au-delà de la science physique.
B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

questions / importer
Meaning
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
Example
What she thinks really matters to me.
Ce que elle pense compte vraiment pour moi.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

maléfique
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
La sorcière maléfique a maudit la jeune princesse.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

gale
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Le chien errant souffrait de gale.
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

macroéconomique
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
Les politiques gouvernementales influencent la stabilité macroéconomique.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

mutin
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
Les soldats sont devenus mutins après des mois sans salaire.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

disparu
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
De nombreux jeunes manquent des opportunités économiques.
C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

domination des médias
Meaning
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
Example
The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.
Internet a renforcé la domination des médias à l'échelle mondiale.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

moquerie; raillerie;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Son discours a été accueilli par des moqueries de l'audience.
B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

masque
Meaning
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
Example
Masks can protect against polluted air.
Les masques peuvent protéger contre l'air pollué.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

métaphysique
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Il a passé des années à étudier des questions métaphysiques sur la vie et l'être.
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

méditation
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
Elle pratique la méditation chaque matin pour commencer sa journée en paix.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

désordre
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Les enfants ont laissé la pièce dans un total désordre.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

magnétique
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Le champ magnétique de la Terre nous protège des radiations solaires nuisibles.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

navire de guerre
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
Le navire de guerre a traversé l'océan pour défendre la côte.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

faire une tâche à la fois
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Le monotasking conduit souvent à un travail de meilleure qualité.
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

devoir
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
Vous devez terminer vos devoirs avant de sortir.
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

mensuel
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
Les employés reçoivent leur salaire sur une base mensuelle.
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

hypnotiser
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
Les mouvements gracieux de la danseuse ont hypnotisé le public.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

personne qui simule une maladie
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
Le responsable soupçonnait que John était un malingerer.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

misanthropie
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Sa misanthropie était évidente dans la façon dont il évitait les gens.
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

humilité
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
Sa humilité était souvent prise pour de la faiblesse par ses collègues.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

machination; intrigue;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Les machinations du méchant ont finalement été exposées.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

mosquée
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Ils se sont rassemblés à la mosquée pour la prière du vendredi.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

contamination par les métaux
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
La contamination par les métaux présente de graves risques pour la santé.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

modèle
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Les scientifiques utilisent un modèle pour simuler le changement climatique.
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

personne de race mixte (terme ancien et offensant)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
Le mot 'mulâtre' est maintenant considéré comme dépassé et offensant.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

champignon
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
La pizza était garnie de champignons frais.
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

humblement; docilement
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
Il a accepté les critiques humblement sans discuter.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

nation la plus vulnérable
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Le Bangladesh est l'un des pays les plus vulnérables aux changements climatiques.
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

moderniser
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
L'entreprise prévoit de moderniser son infrastructure informatique.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

fondre
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
La glace a fondu au soleil.
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

manipulation
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
La manipulation des médias influence l'opinion publique.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

mutabilité (faute d'orthographe)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
Le document contenait le mot mal écrit 'mutablility' au lieu de 'mutability'.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

moelle de l'arbre de plantain
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
La moelle de l'arbre de plantain est couramment utilisée dans la cuisine traditionnelle bengali.
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

masculin
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Il a une voix profonde et masculine.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

millet
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
Le millet est souvent utilisé comme aliment dans les zones rurales.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minutieusement
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Le détective a examiné la preuve minutieusement.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

moto
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Il roule en moto tous les jours pour aller au travail.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

multiples
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
Le projet présente de multiples avantages pour la communauté.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

médial
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
Le côté médial du genou est plus sujet aux blessures.
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

missile
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
L'armée a lancé un missile vers la base ennemie.
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

entraver
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
Son manque d'expérience nuira à sa promotion.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

fumier, engrais organique
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
Le fumier organique améliore la fertilité du sol.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

miraculeux; étonnant; extraordinaire
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Sa récupération miraculeuse a étonné tous les médecins.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

modification
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
Le plan a nécessité une modification.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortifier
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Elle était mortifiée lorsqu'elle a trébuché sur scène.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millionnaire
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Il est devenu millionnaire grâce à des investissements intelligents et à un travail acharné.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

hétérogène
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
Le festival a attiré une foule hétérogène d'artistes, de musiciens et de touristes.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

multiplicité
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
Le projet a dû faire face à une multiplicité de défis.
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

militaire
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
L'armée a été appelée pour assistance.
B2 adjective ˈmɒn.ɪ.tri

monetary

monétaire
Meaning
Relating to money or currency.
Example
The monetary implications are significant for investors.
Les implications monétaires sont significatives pour les investisseurs.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

pendant ce temps
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Elle cuisinait le dîner, pendant ce temps il dressait la table.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

errer
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Nous avons erré dans les anciennes rues de la ville.
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

doux et soumis; humble; patient
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
Malgré son pouvoir, il est resté doux et humble.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

manie; enthousiasme extrême
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
Elle avait une manie de collectionner des cartes postales anciennes du monde entier.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

collection d'animaux sauvages
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
Le cirque avait une collection d'animaux exotiques.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

hacher finement
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Elle a haché l'ail pour la recette.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

message
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
J'ai reçu ton message et je répondrai bientôt.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

bonheur
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

marathon
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
Elle a terminé le marathon en moins de quatre heures.
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

musical
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
Elle a une voix très musicale.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

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