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B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

nation
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
La nation a célébré son jour d'indépendance avec fierté.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

relatif aux vêtements ou au style vestimentaire
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Ses choix sartoriaux étaient toujours à la mode et admirés.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

ferme; solide; stable; ne cédant pas à la pression
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Elle a une prise ferme sur la corde.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

se profiler
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Les nuages sombres suggéraient qu'une tempête était imminente.
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

éradication
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
L'éradication du carbone est un objectif clé du projet.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

nausée
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
Le mouvement du bateau a causé une nausée sévère.
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

pièce métallique à l'intérieur d'une cloche qui la frappe pour produire un son
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
La pièce métallique à l'intérieur de la cloche était cassée.
B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

crucial
Meaning
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Example
Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.
La tolérance aux pannes est cruciale pour la fiabilité.
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

difficile; astucieux; trompeur
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
Ce problème de mathématiques est assez difficile à résoudre.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

obstacle
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
Le manque de fonds est un obstacle majeur pour le projet.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

drapeau, étendard; ou un signe d'avertissement
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Ils ont levé le drapeau national pendant la cérémonie.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

débat
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
Le débat politique a duré trois heures avec des arguments passionnés.
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

arrêt; interruption
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
L'arrêt soudain du train a provoqué des retards pour tous les passagers.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

bienfaiteur; mécène; donateur
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
Le bienfaiteur anonyme a fait un don de millions à l'hôpital.
A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

plat; uniforme; nivelé
Meaning
flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level
Example
The surface was completely even and smooth.
La surface était complètement plane et lisse.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

décompresser
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Prendre de grandes respirations aide à se décompresser après une journée stressante.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Extrêmement prudent et précis dans l'attention aux détails
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Un chercheur méticuleux vérifie chaque détail avant de publier.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

jalon diplomatique
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
L'organisation du sommet était un jalon diplomatique.
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
L'entreprise maintient des pratiques commerciales transparentes.
C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

plasticité, capacité d'adaptation
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
La plasticité du cerveau lui permet de s'adapter après une blessure.
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

lunaire
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
L'éclipse lunaire était visible hier soir.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

discernable
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
Il y a eu un changement discernable dans son comportement.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

turban
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
L'homme sikh portait un turban coloré.
B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

heureusement
Meaning
by good luck; luckily
Example
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
Heureusement, personne n'a été blessé dans l'accident.
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

vide
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Elle a souri de façon vide pendant la discussion sérieuse.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

fantastique
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Le concert d'hier soir était absolument fantastique.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

avec aisance; de manière fluide
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
Elle parle français avec aisance.
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

fouet à neuf queues
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
Le marin avait plus peur du fouet à neuf queues que de la tempête en mer.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

hiérarchie
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
La hiérarchie d'entreprise détermine qui prend la décision finale.
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

jeep
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
La jeep a gravi la colline rocheuse sans difficulté.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

exorbitant
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
L'hôtel a facturé un prix exorbitant pour une chambre basique.
C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

prédominer
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
Les valeurs traditionnelles prédominent encore dans la communauté.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

modification
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
Le plan a nécessité une modification.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

poitrine
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Elle a gardé le secret près de sa poitrine.
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 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

rumeur
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Les accusations étaient basées sur des rumeurs plutôt que sur des preuves concrètes ou des témoignages oculaires.
A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

cadeau; don;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
Elle a reçu un magnifique cadeau en bijoux de sa grand-mère pour son anniversaire.
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

maladies dégénératives
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
Les maladies dégénératives sont courantes dans une population vieillissante.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

intenable
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
Le politicien a démissionné lorsque sa position est devenue intenable.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

paresseusement
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Il étira paresseusement ses bras et bailla le matin.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

ridiculiser
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Les critiques ont ridiculisé le nouveau film pour son mauvais scénario.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

solécisme
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Son discours était plein de solécismes et de phrases maladroites.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

collection; ensemble; accumulation
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
Elle a une impressionnante collection de livres anciens dans sa bibliothèque.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

douceur et charme
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Sa douceur et son charme le rendaient populaire dans les rassemblements sociaux.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

réservé
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Elle lui donna un sourire réservé.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insulter
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Il s'est senti insulté par ses commentaires impolis.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

presque; presque;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
J'ai presque raté le bus ce matin.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

porte-parole femme
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
La porte-parole de l'entreprise a annoncé le nouveau produit.
B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

soupçonner
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
Je soupçonne qu'il ment sur son emplacement.
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

communiquer
Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
Ils ont utilisé des gestes pour communiquer à travers la pièce bruyante.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

terrain
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Les soldats ont dû traverser un terrain difficile pendant la mission.
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

végéter
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Il a passé ses vacances à végéter sur le canapé devant la télévision.
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

moraliste et prétentieux
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
Il semblait moraliste et prétentieux lorsqu'il corrigeait les manières de tout le monde.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

justifié
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Sa colère était justifiée après le traitement injuste.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

désintérêt
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Son désintérêt pour le projet était évident.
A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

classe
Meaning
a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics
Example
Our class meets every morning at nine.
Notre classe se réunit tous les matins à neuf heures.
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

répertoire
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
J'ai besoin de trouver un plombier dans l'annuaire téléphonique.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominieux
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
L'équipe a subi une défaite ignominieuse en finale.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

tombe de la nuit
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
Ils ont décidé de rentrer avant la tombée de la nuit.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

poudre de chili
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
Ajoutez deux cuillères à café de poudre de chili pour rendre le plat plus épicé.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

épouvantable
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
La scène de crime était épouvantable.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

quiétude
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Elle profite de la quiétude de la campagne.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

partiellement; en partie;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
Le temps était partiellement nuageux aujourd'hui.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

anguille
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
L’anguille électrique peut produire de puissantes décharges électriques.
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

nager
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
J'adore nager dans l'océan pendant l'été.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

ajourner
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
Le juge a décidé de reporter l'audience jusqu'à la semaine prochaine.
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

accélérer
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
Le conducteur a accéléré pour dépasser le camion.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagoniser
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Ses remarques impolies n'ont servi qu'à antagoniser ses collègues.
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

coordonner
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
Nous devons coordonner nos efforts pour terminer le projet à temps.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurier
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
L'aventurier a voyagé profondément dans la jungle à la recherche de ruines anciennes.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

films
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Regarder des films aide à l'apprentissage des langues.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

décès sans testament
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
Sa succession a été divisée selon les lois de l'intestat.
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

bonheur
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

caravane
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
La caravane de marchands a traversé le désert avec des chameaux portant des biens précieux.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

partisan du Pape
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
Le débat a mis en lumière la position ultramontaine dans la politique ecclésiastique.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

non exprimé
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
L'étudiante a gardé son opinion non exprimée pendant la réunion.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

soumission
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
Le peuple a souffert sous la soumission d'un dirigeant cruel.
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

critique sévèrement
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
Le critique a sévèrement critiqué le film pour son mauvais scénario.
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

fruit
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
La mangue est mon fruit préféré.
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

éternel; sans fin; immortel; perpétuel
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
Leur amour semblait éternel et incassable.
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

devoir
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
Je dois mon succès au soutien de mes parents.
A2 noun /test/

test

test
Meaning
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
Example
Vehicle tests reduce emissions.
Les tests de véhicules réduisent les émissions.
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

sacré
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
La liberté d'expression est considérée comme sacrée dans les sociétés démocratiques.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

sol argileux fertile
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
Le sol loameux est idéal pour l'agriculture en raison de sa teneur en nutriments.
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

aigle
Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
L'aigle a volé haut au-dessus des montagnes.
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

rafale
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
Une rafale soudaine a surpris les marins.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

fainéant
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Il était connu comme un fainéant qui gâchait ses journées.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

lustrer
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Les travailleurs ont lustré l'épée ancienne jusqu'à ce qu'elle brille comme neuve.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

de longue date
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
C’est une amie de longue date de ma famille.
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

osseux
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
Le fossile a montré des structures osseuses de la créature ancienne.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

transpiration
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Après avoir couru pendant une heure, il était couvert de transpiration.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

stupéfiant
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
La performance du magicien était tout simplement stupéfiante.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

se disputer bruyamment pour quelque chose de trivial
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Les enfants se disputaient pour le dernier morceau de gâteau.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

dégringoler ou languir
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
Le projet a commencé à languir en raison du manque de financement.
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.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

sida
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
Le SIDA est un problème de santé mondial majeur.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

défectueux; imparfait
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
Le produit défectueux a été retourné au magasin.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

mace / sceptre
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
Le garde portait un mace comme symbole d'autorité.
B1 noun /æks/

Axe

hache
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood
Example
The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.
Le bûcheron balança sa hache pour couper l'arbre.
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

programmes communautaires
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
Les programmes communautaires sensibilisent à la conservation des papillons.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

une roche ignée dure
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Les anciens Romains ont utilisé le porphyre pour fabriquer des colonnes et des statues.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

préoccupé
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Elle était préoccupée par la santé de sa mère.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

soutenir
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
La famille soutiendra leur fils dans ses études.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

réflexe
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
Le médecin a testé sa réponse réflexe en tapotant son genou.
A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

être d'accord
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
Nous sommes tous d'accord que le plan est excellent.
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

pelage
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
Le pelage du chat était doux et chaud au toucher.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

stockage
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
L'entrepôt offre beaucoup d'espace de stockage.
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

renforcer
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
La nouvelle politique vise à renforcer la croissance économique.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

rejeté
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Il s'est senti comme un rejeté dans sa nouvelle école.
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

zone
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Les zones industrielles attirent les investissements.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

théorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
La théorie de la relativité d'Einstein a révolutionné la physique.
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

fenêtre
Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
s'il vous plaît ouvrez la fenêtre pour de l'air frais.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

attraper
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Il a essayé de saisir le ballon avant qu'il ne roule.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

insurmontable
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
L'équipe a fait face à des défis insurmontables lors de l'expédition.
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 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

annexe
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
L'entreprise fournit des services annexes à l'industrie de la santé.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

divorce
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
Après des années de conflits, ils ont décidé de divorcer.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

acceptable
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Votre proposition est acceptable pour le comité.
A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

épicerie
Meaning
a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold
Example
She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.
Elle est allée à l’épicerie pour acheter des légumes et du lait.