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B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

naval
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
Le pays a investi massivement dans la défense navale.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

récemment
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Elle a récemment rénové sa maison.
A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

journal
Meaning
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
Example
I read the newspaper every morning.
Je lis le journal tous les matins.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Népotisme
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
L'entreprise a été accusée de népotisme dans ses pratiques d'embauche.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

comptable; numérable
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
Les étoiles dans le ciel ne sont pas numérables.
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

numismatique
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
Il possède une collection numismatique de pièces rares provenant du monde entier.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

De nos jours; actuellement
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
De nos jours, les gens préfèrent les achats en ligne.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

crèche
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
Elle travaille dans une crèche, s'occupant des nourrissons.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

nonchalant
Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
Il a haussé les épaules avec nonchalance et s'en est allé.
A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

à proximité
Meaning
close to a particular place or person
Example
The nearest gas station is nearby.
La station-service la plus proche est à proximité.
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

couvent
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
Elle a décidé de rejoindre le couvent pour consacrer sa vie à la pratique spirituelle.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

personne
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Personne n'est venu à la fête.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

nu; sans vêtements; découvert; exposé
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
La vérité nue sur la situation a choqué tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

inégalé
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
Sa beauté était considérée comme inégalée dans la région.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

à savoir; spécifiquement;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Trois villes, à savoir Paris, Londres et Rome, ont été visitées.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

avis
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
L'avis sur le tableau a annoncé la fermeture de l'école.
C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

nickel
Meaning
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
Example
He found a nickel on the ground.
Il a trouvé un nickel par terre.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

non-combattant
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Les travailleurs de la Croix-Rouge ont été traités comme des non-combattants dans le conflit.
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

ni l'un ni l'autre
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
Ni le gérant ni l'assistant n'ont pu assister à la réunion.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

néopaganisme
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
Le néopaganisme a gagné en popularité à mesure que les gens recherchent des alternatives spirituelles aux religions dominantes.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

remarquable
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Il y a eu une amélioration notable dans sa performance.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

pointe de stylo
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Il a plongé la pointe du stylo dans l'encre avant d'écrire.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

bruyamment
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Les enfants jouaient bruyamment dans la cour de récréation.
C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

nationalisation
Meaning
The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.
Example
The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.
La nationalisation des banques visait à stabiliser l'économie.
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

ni
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
Il n'a pas appelé, ni il n'a envoyé de message.
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

neveu
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
Mon neveu étudie à l’université.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

néanmoins
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Il était fatigué; néanmoins, il a continué à travailler.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Elle a posé la serviette sur ses genoux avant de commencer le dîner.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

nautique
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
Il a étudié les cartes nautiques avant de prendre le large.
C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

douleur nerveuse
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
Le patient souffre de névralgie dans son visage.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

hymne national
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
L’hymne national a été joué avant le match international.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

navigation
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
La technologie GPS a amélioré la navigation des voitures autonomes.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

natation
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Elle a pris des cours de natation pour améliorer ses compétences en natation.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

remarquablement
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Elle est remarquablement talentueuse en peinture.
C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

muscade
Meaning
a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking
Example
The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.
La recette demandait une cuillère à café de muscade moulue pour parfumer la crème anglaise.
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

narcissisme
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
Son narcissisme excessif lui rendait difficile d'éprouver de l'empathie envers les autres.
C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

narcissiste
Meaning
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Example
Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.
Tout le monde l'évitait parce qu'il était un narcissiste.
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

néologisme
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
Internet a donné naissance à de nombreux néologismes comme 'selfie' et 'hashtag'.
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

coup de coude
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
Elle lui donna un coup de coude pour qu'il se taise pendant la réunion.
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

soigneusement; proprement
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
Elle a rangé les livres soigneusement sur l'étagère.
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

natif
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
Il est un locuteur natif du bengali.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

triton
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
Le triton nageait gracieusement dans l'étang.
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

réseau
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
Elle a créé un réseau professionnel solide.
B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

notion
Meaning
a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
Example
She had a strange notion that someone was following her.
Elle avait une étrange notion que quelqu'un la suivait.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
Le criminel a gagné de la notoriété pour ses évasions audacieuses.
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

nerveux, anxieux
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
Elle se sentait nerveuse avant son entretien d'embauche.
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

nid
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
L'oiseau a construit un nid dans l'arbre.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

propre et bien organisé; bien fait
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Sa chambre est toujours propre et bien organisée.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

espiègle
Meaning
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
Example
The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.
L'enfant espiègle a dessiné sur les murs avec des crayons.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

nécrologie
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
Le journal a publié une nécrologie des personnalités notables décédées cette année.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

marine
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
Il a rejoint la marine après avoir obtenu son diplôme universitaire.
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

nonchalance
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
Elle a répondu aux questions difficiles avec une surprenante nonchalance.
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

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

neap

marée basse
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Pendant une marée basse, le changement du niveau de l'eau est minimal.
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

clou
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
Il a enfoncé le clou dans le panneau de bois.
A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

maintenant
Meaning
at the present moment or time
Example
I am studying now.
Je suis en train d'étudier maintenant.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

nombril
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
Le cordon ombilical du bébé est tombé après une semaine.
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 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

notification
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Vous recevrez une notification lorsque votre demande sera approuvée.
A1 verb /niːd/

need

avoir besoin
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
J'ai besoin d'aide pour mes devoirs.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normaliser
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour normaliser les relations.
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

négation
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
La théorie repose sur la négation des croyances traditionnelles.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numineux
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
Le temple avait une atmosphère numineuse qui inspirait l'émerveillement.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nutritif
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Manger des aliments nutritifs aide à maintenir une bonne santé.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

plante avec des poils qui provoquent des irritations lorsqu'ils sont touchés
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Il a accidentellement frôlé l'ortie et a ressenti une douleur aiguë.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

naturellement
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Elle excelle naturellement en mathématiques.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

soins infirmiers
Meaning
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
Example
She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.
Elle étudie les soins infirmiers pour devenir une professionnelle de la santé.
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

annuler
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
Le tribunal a décidé d'annuler le contrat.
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

nébuleuse
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
La nébuleuse d'Orion est l'une des plus brillantes dans le ciel.
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

grignoter
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
Le lapin a grignoté une carotte.
C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

nectar
Meaning
A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
Les papillons boivent du nectar des fleurs.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

nubile
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
Le village célébrait le festival avec ses jeunes filles nubiles dansant.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

nanotechnologie
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
La nanotechnologie fait progresser les traitements médicaux.
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

norme; standard; règle; tradition
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
Travailler tard est devenu la norme dans cette entreprise.
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

reine de la nuit
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Les fleurs de la reine de la nuit ont rempli le jardin de leur douce fragrance.
A1 noun /naɪt/

night

nuit
Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
Elle aime se promener la nuit.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

fleur de narcisse
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
Un narcisse a fleuri dans le jardin au printemps.
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

formation de nouvelles cellules nerveuses
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
Les scientifiques étudient la neurogénèse pour comprendre la santé du cerveau.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

bouquet de fleurs
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Elle a porté un bouquet de roses fraîches à la cérémonie.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

nutriment
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
Les plantes absorbent des nutriments du sol pour se développer.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

négliger
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
Ne négligez pas votre santé pendant vos études.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

notoire
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Cette région est notoire pour son taux de criminalité élevé.
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

se blottir
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
L'enfant s'est blotti dans les bras de sa mère.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

sans arrêt; sans interruption
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Le train a voyagé sans arrêt de Londres à Paris.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

rossignol
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Le rossignol chanta doucement sous la lumière de la lune.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

naïveté
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
Sa naïveté l'a rendue à faire confiance aux gens trop facilement.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

se sentir nauséeux
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
L'odeur de nourriture pourrie l'a fait se sentir nauséeuse.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

inexistant
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
La preuve supposée s'est avérée inexistante.
B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

narration
Meaning
The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.
Example
The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.
La narration du film a été faite par un acteur célèbre.
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

l'utilisation de nouveaux mots ou l'étude de leur origine
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
Le professeur s'est spécialisé en néologie, étudiant la création du jargon moderne.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

quartier
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
J'ai grandi dans un quartier calme.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

numération
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
L'enseignant a expliqué les bases de la numération aux étudiants.
A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

non
Meaning
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
Example
She said no to the invitation.
Elle a dit non à l'invitation.
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

nombreux; plusieurs; abondant
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
Il y a de nombreux avantages à faire de l'exercice régulièrement.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

nord-ouest
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Seattle est situé dans le nord-ouest des États-Unis.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

pincer
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
Le vent froid m’a pincé le visage.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

nauséabond; nuisible ou désagréable
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
L'odeur nauséabonde des ordures a forcé tout le monde à se boucher le nez.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

nécromancie
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
Les anciens textes décrivent les rituels de nécromancie pratiqués par les prêtres.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nécropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Les archéologues ont découvert des artefacts dans la nécropole de l'ancienne ville.
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

nominer
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
Le comité a décidé de la nominer pour le prix.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Normand
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Les Normands ont conquis l'Angleterre en 1066.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

personne sans importance; quelque chose qui n'existe pas
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Il se sentait comme une non-entité dans la grande entreprise.
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

inutile
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
L'argument était inutile et aurait pu être évité.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

voisin
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
Mon voisin m'a prêté un peu de sucre quand je n'en avais plus.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

national
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
L'hymne national a été joué lors de la cérémonie.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

irritant
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
Les règles irritantes ont frustré les travailleurs.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

narrer
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Elle va narrer les événements de son voyage au public.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

bruyant
Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
Le travail de construction bruyant dehors rendait difficile la concentration.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

nuance
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
Il a remarqué la nuance subtile dans son expression.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

sans bruit; complètement silencieux
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
Elle se déplaçait dans la maison avec des pas silencieux pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

négligent
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
Le parent négligent a laissé l'enfant seul pendant des heures.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

voisin; du côté
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mon voisin est très amical et serviable.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

noblesse; rang élevé
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Il a montré une grande noblesse en pardonnant à ses ennemis.
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

décolleté
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
La robe a un joli décolleté en forme de V.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

œuf de pou
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
L'enseignant a remarqué des œufs de pou dans les cheveux de l'enfant.
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

narratif; descriptif; racontant une histoire
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
La structure narrative du roman était assez complexe.
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

surnom
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Son surnom est 'Tigre' car il est très courageux.
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.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

expression négative
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Ses continuelles expressions négatives ont découragé l'équipe.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

à l'échelle nationale
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campagne a reçu un soutien à l'échelle nationale.
A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

près
Meaning
close in space or time; almost
Example
The school is very near to my house.
L'école est très près de ma maison.