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C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

multifacette
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
L'approche multifacette du problème a abouti à des solutions innovantes.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

parler de manière incohérente
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Il parlait de manière incohérente de ses vieux souvenirs.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

atténuation
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
L'atténuation du changement climatique nécessite un effort collectif.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratoire
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
De nombreux oiseaux sont migrateurs et parcourent des milliers de kilomètres chaque saison.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extrêmement petit; minuscule; détaillé; précis
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
Le scientifique a examiné les détails minutieux sous le microscope.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

conduite inappropriée
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
L'officier a été renvoyé pour conduite inappropriée professionnelle.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

mousse
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
La mousse verte recouvrait le vieux mur de pierre.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

moitié ou portion
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
La propriété a été divisée en deux moitiés entre les héritiers.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

mésaventure
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Il s'est cassé la jambe lors d'une mésaventure en ski.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

inapproprié
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Son commentaire était inapproprié pendant la discussion sérieuse.
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

modération
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Il boit du vin avec modération.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

mélange
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
La pâte à gâteau est un mélange de farine, d'œufs et de lait.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

méchanceté; avarice
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Sa méchanceté envers les enfants pauvres a choqué tout le monde dans le quartier.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

mémoires
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
Les mémoires de l'auteur détaillent son voyage à travers les difficultés et les réussites.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

mensonger
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
Le politicien était connu pour ses déclarations mensongères.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

blanc laiteux
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Les nuages semblaient blancs comme du lait contre le ciel bleu.
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

microphone
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
Elle a parlé dans le microphone pendant la présentation.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

métropole
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
New York est une métropole animée avec des millions d'habitants.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marche
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Les soldats ont effectué une marche cérémoniale devant le palais.
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.
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.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

technique mnémotechnique, aide-mémoire
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
Les mnémoniques aident à se souvenir des concepts complexes facilement.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

maximum
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Elle a obtenu la note maximale à l'examen.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

médaille
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Elle a gagné une médaille d'or lors de la course de 100 mètres.
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

magnanimité
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
Sa magnanimité envers ses compétiteurs était admirable.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministère
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Le ministère de l'Éducation a annoncé de nouvelles politiques pour les écoles.
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

mauvaise gestion
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
La mauvaise gestion des déchets plastiques aggrave la pollution.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

rayon de lune
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Un rayon de lune illumina la clairière silencieuse de la forêt.
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.
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

élan
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
L'entreprise a pris de l'élan après le lancement d'un nouveau produit.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

merveilleux
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance merveilleuse sur scène.
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.
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.
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

question / importance
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
Peu importe ce que pensent les autres.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

module
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
Le module sur l'apprentissage automatique était difficile mais instructif.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

maina
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
L'oiseau maina a répété chaque mot que j'ai dit.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

taupe
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Le taupe a creusé des tunnels sous le jardin.
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

marmonner
Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
Il marmonna des excuses avant de partir.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

malpratique
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
Le chirurgien a été poursuivi pour malpratique après l'échec de l'opération.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

forme métaphorique
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
Le poète a introduit une métaphorme pour mélanger l'imagerie avec la structure.
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 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

gouvernance par la foule
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
La protestation s'est transformée en mobocratie lorsque la foule a commencé à détruire des biens.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

jeunesse
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
Le poème a célébré l'innocence de la jeunesse.
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

désordonné
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
Sa chambre était si désordonnée qu’il ne pouvait pas trouver ses clés.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalisation
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Les politiques économiques devraient aborder la marginalisation des pauvres.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

moisi, moisissure ou odeur humide
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Les vieux livres avaient une odeur de moisi.
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 /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

bonheur
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

magnat; une personne riche et puissante dans les affaires
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
Le magnat du pétrole possédait des dizaines de raffineries à travers le pays.
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 /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

méfiance
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Il y avait une profonde méfiance entre les deux partis politiques.
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.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

médiocrité
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Il a refusé de se contenter de la médiocrité et a visé la grandeur.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

ami, compagnon
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Il est allé pêcher avec son vieux camarade de l'école.
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

monument
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
Un monument devrait honorer ses contributions.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

maternité
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Elle a embrassé les joies et les défis de la maternité.
C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

mirage
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
Les voyageurs ont vu un mirage d'eau dans le désert.
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

montage
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
Le film a commencé par un montage de la vie urbaine.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

impasse/rue étroite
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Ils ont loué un petit appartement dans un mews tranquille de Londres.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

microscopie
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
La microscopie a révélé la structure des cellules.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

minuscule
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
L'erreur était si minuscule que personne ne l'a remarquée.
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 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabrication
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Le pays investit massivement dans le secteur de la fabrication.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

poisson à coquille
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Le poisson à coquille est connu pour sa coque protectrice unique.
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

minuit; le milieu de la nuit
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
L'horloge a sonné minuit et le nouveau jour a commencé.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

impitoyable; cruel;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
Le dictateur impitoyable n'a montré aucune compassion.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

chien bâtard
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
Le chien errant était un chien bâtard amical.
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.
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

mine
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
Son air sérieux fit taire tout le monde.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

pleurer
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Ils se sont réunis pour pleurer la perte de leur ami.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralement
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Elle se sentait moralement obligée d'aider les réfugiés.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

multitude
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Une multitude de fans se sont rassemblés dans le stade.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

banalité
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
La banalité de la vie au bureau peut être épuisante.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

militant
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
Le groupe militant a exigé des réformes politiques immédiates.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

pot à lait
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Elle a versé du lait frais du pot à lait dans son verre.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

émerveiller
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
Les gens s'émerveillent de leur environnement.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

conjugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Ils ont cherché des conseils pour résoudre leurs problèmes conjugaux.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuscrit
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
L'auteure a soumis son manuscrit à l'éditeur.
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 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

relatif à la médiation
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Ses compétences médiatrices ont aidé à résoudre le conflit.
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

peut-être
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
Peut-être que nous irons au parc demain.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

maculé
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
La surface maculée du vieux miroir lui donna un charme unique.
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

triste et pensif; exprimant ou ressentant de la tristesse
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
La musique mélancolique a fait sentir tout le monde triste.
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

distribuer
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
Le juge distribuera la punition en fonction du crime.
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.
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

grande attention aux détails
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
Sa méticulosité a rendu le projet réussi.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

martinet
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
Le martinet a construit son nid sous le pont.
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

lundi
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Je commence mon nouveau travail lundi.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

morgue
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
La police a emmené le corps à la morgue pour identification.
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.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

hydromel
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Les Vikings étaient connus pour boire de grandes quantités d'hydromel lors des festins.
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

municipalité
Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
La municipalité prévoit de construire une nouvelle bibliothèque.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

maquereau
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Le maquereau est riche en acides gras oméga-3.
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 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 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

atténuer
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
Une planification appropriée peut atténuer les risques financiers.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

masculin
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Son courage masculin a impressionné tout le monde dans le village.
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, 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.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

malléable
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
L'or est un métal très malléable utilisé dans la bijouterie.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

M.
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
M. Rahman est notre nouveau professeur.
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

commercialiser
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
L'entreprise commercialisera son nouveau produit via les médias sociaux.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

monstrueux; extrêmement grand; choquant ou malveillant; anormal ou contre nature
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
Le crime monstrueux a choqué toute la communauté.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

manœuvre / habileté
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
Le pilote a manœuvré l'avion à travers la tempête.
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

viande
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
Nous avons acheté de la viande fraîche à la boucherie.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

se marier
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Ils prévoient de se marier l'été prochain.
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

mortalité
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Les progrès de la médecine ont considérablement réduit la mortalité infantile.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

conversion d'un actif ou d'un service en une manière de gagner de l'argent
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube permet aux créateurs de contenu de gagner de l'argent grâce à la monétisation.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

commercialisation
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
La commercialisation du nouveau produit dépend de la demande des consommateurs.
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.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

pillard
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Les villageois craignaient les pillards qui attaquaient leurs maisons.
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

contrôle de la voix
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
Une bonne modulation de la voix améliore les compétences en communication.
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

instabilité émotionnelle
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Son instabilité émotionnelle rendait difficile de prédire comment elle réagirait.