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C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

forces navales
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
Les forces navales ont protégé la côte du pays contre les attaques ennemies
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

empreinte carbone
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
Réduire l'empreinte carbone est essentiel pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

cerf mâle / résister
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
Le cheval a commencé à se cabrer sauvagement alors que le cavalier essayait de se maintenir.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

de plus en plus
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
Les gens sont de plus en plus préoccupés par le changement climatique.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

bénédiction
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
Le prêtre a donné sa bénédiction aux nouveaux mariés.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

circuler, se déplacer
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
L'air circulait librement dans le hall ouvert.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

édition
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
La dernière édition du magazine s'est vendue rapidement.
A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

guitare
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
Example
She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.
Elle a appris à jouer de la guitare quand elle avait douze ans.
A2 adjective /ɡriːk/

greek

Grec (relatif à la Grèce)
Meaning
relating to Greece, its people, or its language
Example
We enjoyed delicious Greek food at the restaurant.
Nous avons dégusté de la délicieuse cuisine grecque au restaurant.
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

bonheur
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

répétition espacée
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
La répétition espacée aide à maintenir la mémoire à long terme.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

tourisme
Meaning
The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.
Example
Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.
Le tourisme stimule la croissance économique dans de nombreux pays.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dose
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
Le médecin a prescrit une dose de médicament toutes les six heures.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

inférer
Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
De son silence, j'ai inféré qu'il n'était pas content de la décision.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Personnellement; selon moi; pour soi-même; en personne
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
Personnellement, je pense que le film était excellent, bien que d'autres soient en désaccord.
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

arriver
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
Il est apparu qu'il avait menti sur son âge.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

traître
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
L'espion a été exécuté pour ses actions perfides.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

antienne
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
Le chœur a chanté l'antienne avant de commencer l'hymne principal.
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

purger
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
Le nouveau leader a promis de purger la corruption du gouvernement.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

superviser
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Elle a été engagée pour superviser le projet de construction.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

curable
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
Le médecin lui a assuré que la maladie était curable.
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.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

étoile de mer
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
L’étoile de mer se déplaçait lentement sur le fond de l’océan à la recherche de nourriture.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

corruptible
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Il était connu pour être corruptible et acceptait souvent des pots-de-vin.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

de nos jours
Meaning
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
Example
Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.
De nos jours, beaucoup de gens préfèrent faire leurs achats en ligne.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

agiter
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Il brandit une épée pour effrayer les intrus.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

sage
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Sa direction sage a sauvé l'entreprise de l'échec.
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

faire un bruit mou, comme marcher dans la boue; réprimer ou faire taire
Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
Ses bottes faisaient un bruit de squelch sur le sol mouillé.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

préférer
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Je préfère le thé au café le matin.
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

vélo
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
Elle monte son vélo pour aller au travail tous les jours.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

empathie
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
L'empathie aide les étudiants à se connecter avec la société.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

décharge
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
La ville a construit une nouvelle décharge pour gérer son problème croissant de déchets.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

illustre
Meaning
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example
She had an illustrious career in medicine.
Elle avait une carrière illustre en médecine.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

hiéroglyphique
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Les archéologues ont étudié les inscriptions hiéroglyphiques avec soin.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

bijoux
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
Elle portait de beaux bijoux au mariage.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

bibliophile
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Elle est une véritable bibliophile qui passe ses week-ends dans des librairies anciennes.
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

taquiner
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
Ils se taquinaient pendant le déjeuner.
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

cumin
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
Le cumin est une épice essentielle dans la cuisine indienne et du Moyen-Orient.
C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

tumulte
Meaning
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
Example
The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.
Le tumulte de la foule en colère a rempli la place.
C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

vaniteux
Meaning
Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.
Example
The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.
Le leader vaniteux se vantait de ses petites réalisations.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

lucratif
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
Le marché immobilier est hautement lucratif dans les zones urbaines.
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

fructueux; bénéfique; réussi;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
Notre discussion a été très fructueuse et a conduit à de nombreuses nouvelles idées.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

calendrier
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Elle a marqué son anniversaire sur le calendrier.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

promouvoir
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
L'entreprise promeut la sensibilisation à l'environnement.
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

excellence
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
L'école est connue pour son excellence académique.
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

mépris
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
Ses idées ont été accueillies avec mépris par le public.
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

corrosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
La corrosion dans les tuyaux conduit à des fuites.
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

procrastiner, remettre à plus tard, retarder
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
Il a tendance à procrastiner lorsqu'il fait face à des tâches difficiles.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Capsule. Un petit étui soluble en gélatine contenant une dose de médicament, à avaler entière.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Les capsules contiennent des environnements contrôlés.
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

aiguille
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
Elle a enfilé l'aiguille pour coudre le bouton.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

réversion
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
La nouvelle politique a marqué une réversion vers des méthodes traditionnelles.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

enfoncer
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
Le journaliste s'est enfoncé dans les troupes pour rapporter de première main.
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

curcuma frais
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Râpez du curcuma frais dans le curry pour une saveur authentique.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiographie
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Elle a publié une autobiographie sur son parcours vers le succès.
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

université
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
Elle étudie le droit à l'université.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

numérique
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
Le monde se dirige vers une économie numérique.
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

à temps partiel
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
Elle travaille à temps partiel comme serveuse.
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

lamentable
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
La performance lamentable de l'équipe a déçu ses fans.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

plagiat
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
L'étudiant a été expulsé pour avoir commis du plagiat dans son essai.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

sauf
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
Tout le monde a été invité sauf John.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

inciter / encourager
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
Les éloges du professeur l'ont incité à étudier plus dur.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

siège de cheval; accabler quelqu'un de responsabilités
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
Il a sellé le cheval avant d'aller faire une promenade.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

garnison
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
La garnison a défendu la forteresse contre les envahisseurs.
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

détenteur
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
Le détenteur de la terre a construit une nouvelle maison.
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

muter
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
Le virus peut muter en une souche plus dangereuse.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

cultures nutritives
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Les légumes d'hiver sont considérés comme des cultures nutritives.
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

consigner
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
Il a consigné le paquet à la société de transport.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

trouble
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
La manifestation s'est terminée en trouble lorsque la foule est devenue violente.
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

support en métal pour bois
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
Les bûches reposaient sur les andirons dans l'ancienne cheminée.
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

expulser
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
Le propriétaire a décidé d'expulser les locataires pour non-paiement du loyer.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

embellir
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
Il a tendance à embellir les histoires pour les rendre plus intéressantes.
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

pied
Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
Elle s'est fait mal au pied en courant.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

incorporer
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
Le nouveau design incorpore la technologie avancée.
C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

idiome
Meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Example
The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.
L'idiome 'briser la glace' signifie commencer une conversation de manière amicale.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

camarade
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Il est un camarade étudiant dans ma classe.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificateur
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Elle utilise un planificateur quotidien pour organiser ses réunions.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

inéligible; non qualifié; inapte
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
Les étudiants avec de mauvaises notes sont inéligibles pour le programme de bourses.
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

douleur aiguë
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Il a ressenti une douleur aiguë de culpabilité après avoir menti à son ami.
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

pierre
Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
Il a lancé une pierre dans le lac.
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

effectuer
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
Les clients peuvent effectuer leurs transactions bancaires en ligne.
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

addiction
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
Son addiction aux jeux vidéo a affecté ses études.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

mythique
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
Les dragons sont des créatures mythiques qui apparaissent dans de nombreuses cultures.
B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

force aérienne
Meaning
the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting
Example
The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.
La force aérienne a mené un exercice d'entraînement au-dessus des montagnes.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

queue
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
Le chien a remué sa queue joyeusement lorsqu'il a vu son propriétaire.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonnière
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
De nombreuses entreprises embauchent des travailleurs saisonniers pendant les vacances.
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

réveiller
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
Le bruit de l'alarme l'a réveillé de son sommeil profond.
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

autel
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
Le marié et la mariée se sont tenus devant l'autel pendant la cérémonie.
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

problème
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
Nous devons résoudre ce problème rapidement.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Iliade
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Les étudiants ont étudié l'Iliade pour comprendre la mythologie grecque et l'héroïsme.
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

ruse, tromperie
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
Il a utilisé toutes ses ruses pour gagner sa confiance.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

supplanter
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Les plateformes numériques ont supplanté les journaux traditionnels.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

charte / location
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
La société a décidé de louer un bus pour le voyage.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

suspicion
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
La police l'a arrêté sous suspicion de vol.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

exposant
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Elle est une des principales exposantes de la danse moderne.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

section
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Cette section du rapport nécessite un examen plus approfondi.
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

sauvage; indompté
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
Nous avons vu des animaux sauvages dans la forêt.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Terre; sol;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
Les astronautes pouvaient voir la Terre depuis leur vaisseau spatial en orbite.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

hégémonie
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
L'empire a maintenu sa hégémonie sur les états voisins.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

trésorier
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
Le trésorier a présenté le rapport financier annuel.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

seigneur
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
Les paysans ont été forcés de payer des impôts à leur seigneur.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

injecter
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
L'infirmière injectera le vaccin dans le bras du patient.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

indécision; hésitation; doute
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
Son indécision sur quelle offre d'emploi accepter l'a conduite à manquer les deux opportunités.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

de manière régulière
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise augmentent régulièrement.
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

consécutif
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
Elle a gagné trois matchs consécutifs dans le tournoi.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

incertitude; doute ou manque de certitude
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
L'incertitude sur la météo a retardé notre voyage.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

tourbillon
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
Le navire a été pris dans un tourbillon de vagues et de vent.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

cavalier
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
Le cavalier est tombé de cheval.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

synchrone
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
L'apprentissage synchrone implique des cours en ligne en direct.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

bain; baignoire
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Je prends un bain chaud chaque soir.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

présage
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
Le premier rouge-gorge du printemps est souvent considéré comme un présage d'un temps plus chaud à venir.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

électoral
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
Le processus électoral dans le pays a été réformé ces dernières années.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

croyant
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Elle est une fervente croyante du travail acharné et de l’honnêteté.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

prévenir à l'avance
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Ils ont évité la crise en prenant des mesures immédiates.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

nectarine (variété de pêche à peau lisse)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Elle a acheté un panier de nectarines fraîches au marché.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

atteint
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La région a atteint des progrès remarquables.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

détection
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
La détection de fraude dans le système a été rapide.
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

agricole
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
L'économie du pays est encore largement agricole.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

femme célibataire
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Le roman présentait une femme célibataire au grand cœur qui s'occupait des enfants du village.
A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

rouge clair
Meaning
a pale or diluted shade of red color
Example
She wore a light red dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe rouge claire à la fête.