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C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

vague; flou; nébuleux
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Ses projets pour l'avenir restent nébuleux et flous.
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 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

détériorer
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
La maison abandonnée a commencé à se détériorer au fil des ans.
A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

dehors
Meaning
the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary
Example
Children were playing outside in the yard.
Les enfants jouaient dehors dans le jardin.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

musclé
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
L'homme musclé a soulevé la boîte lourde avec facilité.
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

mortel; létal; dangereux
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
Le poison mortel a tué la plante instantanément.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

bonheur
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

arcane
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
La conférence du professeur était pleine de détails arcanes que seuls les spécialistes pouvaient suivre.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

aborder
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Elle a décidé d'aborder le sujet du salaire avec son responsable.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

sophisme
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
Le discours du politicien était plein de sophisme conçu pour tromper les électeurs.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

réalité virtuelle
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La réalité virtuelle (VR) est largement utilisée dans les jeux et les simulations de formation.
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.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

introniser
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
Le roi fut intronisé lors d'une grande cérémonie.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

sirène
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
La petite fille adorait les histoires de sirènes vivant sous la mer.
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

avidité
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
Son avidité pour l'argent l'a conduit à prendre des décisions commerciales non éthiques.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

réfractaire
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
Le réfractaire s'est opposé à la nouvelle loi.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organisé
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Une approche organisée du travail augmente la productivité et réduit le stress.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

particule
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Les particules de poussière flottaient dans l'air près de la fenêtre.
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

surpâturage
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
Le surpâturage conduit à l'érosion des sols et à la perte de biodiversité.
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

dalle
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Les ouvriers ont posé une dalle de béton pour la fondation.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

gérontologie
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Elle a choisi de se spécialiser en gérontologie après avoir terminé ses études de médecine.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

groupe, troupe de théâtre
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
La troupe de théâtre a joué brillamment sur scène.
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

périodicité
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
La périodicité des phases de la lune fascine les humains depuis des siècles.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

fétide
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
L'odeur fétide des ordures rendait la respiration difficile.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

inviolé
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
Le temple ancien est resté inviolé pendant des siècles.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

extraordinaire; remarquable;
Meaning
very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected
Example
The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.
La performance du magicien était extraordinaire et a laissé tout le monde émerveillé
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

premier plan
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
Les fleurs au premier plan ont illuminé l'image.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

affaiblir
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
La longue maladie a affaibli le vieil homme.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

polyglotte
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Elle est polyglotte, parlant couramment l'anglais, l'espagnol et le bengali.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

soins de santé
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
Le pays a investi massivement dans les soins de santé pour améliorer la santé publique.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

augmentation
Meaning
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary
Example
He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.
Il a reçu une augmentation annuelle de cinq pour cent de son salaire cette année.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

paresseux
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
Il a été vu comme un jeune homme paresseux sans objectifs.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

commémoratif
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Ils ont émis une pièce commémorative pour l'anniversaire de l'indépendance.
C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

découverte révolutionnaire
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
Example
Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.
La chirurgie robotique est une découverte révolutionnaire dans le domaine de la santé.
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

rappeler
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
S'il vous plaît, rappelez-moi de l'appeler demain.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

un éclat faible
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Un éclat d'espoir brilla dans ses yeux.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

fraise
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
J'adore manger des fraises fraîches avec de la crème pendant l'été.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

excédent
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
Le pays a un excédent de nourriture cette année.
A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

payer
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
Je dois payer mes factures à temps.
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

endroit
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
J'ai trouvé un excellent endroit pour un pique-nique dans le parc.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

réveiller
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Je me réveille tous les matins à six heures.
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

remords
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
Il a ressenti des remords après avoir menti à son ami.
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

une douleur aiguë ou un malaise émotionnel soudain
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
Elle a ressenti un pang de culpabilité après la dispute.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

sordide
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
Le journal a exposé le passé sordide du politicien.
C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

nef centrale de l'église
Meaning
the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation
Example
The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.
Le chœur a chanté magnifiquement dans la nef de l'église.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

illusoire; semblant d'exister mais irréel; trompeur
Meaning
deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading
Example
The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.
La promesse d'argent facile s'est avérée illusoire et trompeuse.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

irrésistible
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Elle a ressenti une envie irrésistible de rire à la blague.
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

influence; pouvoir
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
L'influence positive du professeur a aidé l'élève à surmonter ses difficultés d'apprentissage.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

malentendu inattendu
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
Il y a eu un petit malentendu entre les deux collègues pendant la réunion.
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

rassembler / prendre du courage
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
Il rassembla assez de courage pour relever le défi.
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

ordonner, interdire
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
Le juge a interdit à l'entreprise de poursuivre ses activités.
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

tolérance
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
Le gouvernement a promu la tolérance religieuse.
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

délibération
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
L'accord a été finalisé après beaucoup de délibération.
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

oie mâle
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
Le gander a protégé sa famille du chien qui approchait.
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

femme coquette
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
Elle était une coquette, charmant toujours tout le monde à la fête.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

travailler
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Il travaille comme enseignant à l'école locale.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

étranger
Meaning
Belonging to or coming from another country.
Example
She loves studying foreign languages.
Elle adore étudier les langues étrangères.
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

estime
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
Elle est très respectée par ses collègues.
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

Gousse de moringa
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
Le drumstick ajoute une saveur unique au curry de poisson traditionnel.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

créateur
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
Il est un célèbre créateur de films à Hollywood.
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

gâté
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
Le garçon gâté a fait une crise de colère lorsqu'il n'a pas eu son jouet.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

martyr
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
Il est devenu un martyr pour la cause de la liberté et de la démocratie.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

sorbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
Lors des journées chaudes, elle apprécie un verre de sorbet au citron.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

réticent; hésitant; réticent à faire quelque chose;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
Elle était réticente à partager ses informations personnelles.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

répercussions
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
La nouvelle politique a eu des répercussions imprévues sur l'économie.
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

trajectoire
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
Le satellite a suivi sa trajectoire prévue.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

graphique
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
L'enseignant a utilisé un graphique pour expliquer les statistiques.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

érudit; académicien
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Le célèbre érudit a publié plusieurs livres sur l'histoire ancienne.
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

poteau de support
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
La corde rouge était attachée aux stanchions pour guider la foule.
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

ceindre
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
Le chevalier a ceinturé son épée avant la bataille.
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

illégal
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
Il est illégal de conduire sans une licence valide.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

paysage
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
Le paysage montagneux était à couper le souffle avec ses sommets enneigés et ses vallées verdoyantes.
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

disparate
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Leurs opinions étaient disparates, ce qui a conduit à des débats.
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

polymathe
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
Leonardo da Vinci était un véritable polymathe, excellant dans l'art, la science et l'ingénierie.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

harceler / agresser sexuellement
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
Le criminel a été arrêté pour avoir tenté de molester un enfant.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

défigurer
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Le feu a défiguré le vieux bâtiment.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

jubilaire; anniversaire spécial
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
L'école a célébré son jubilé d'or avec une grande cérémonie.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

richissime
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Ils font partie d'une famille riche dans la ville.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

réchauffement
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Le réchauffement s'accélère en raison des gaz à effet de serre.
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

oxymore
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
L'expression 'silence assourdissant' est un oxymore classique.
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

chaussure à talon aigu / poignard
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
Elle portait des talons stiletto élégants à la fête.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

sénilité
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
Sa perte de mémoire a été attribuée à la sénilité.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

prononcé
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Il y a une différence prononcée entre les deux styles.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

dévoué
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
Il est un croyant dévoué qui prie chaque jour.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

hypocrite; imposteur; faux-semblant
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
Ne sois pas un hypocrite en exigeant de l'honnêteté des autres tout en mentant toi-même.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

ingrat
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Il a travaillé dur pour son ami, mais l'ingrat ne l'a jamais remercié.
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

prématuré
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
Sa décision de quitter son travail était prématurée.
A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

se plaindre
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
Example
He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.
Il se plaint souvent du bruit dans le quartier.
A2 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

écrivain
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
Example
The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.
L'écrivain a passé des heures à rédiger la phrase parfaite.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

fou
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
C'était une idée folle de partir en randonnée sans eau.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

menaçant
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Après l'insulte, elle lui lança un regard menaçant.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

aiguiser/éveiller
Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
L'odeur de la nourriture a réveillé mon appétit.
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.
A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

offrir
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
Elle a proposé d’aider avec le projet.
B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

force physique et bonne santé; effort, énergie et enthousiasme
Meaning
physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm
Example
She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.
Après les vacances, elle a abordé son travail avec un nouveau vigoureux élan.
B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

agencement
Meaning
The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.
Example
The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.
L'agencement des protons dans le noyau est critique.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

organisateur
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Elle était l’organisatrice principale de la conférence internationale.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

incomplet
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Son rapport était incomplet et nécessitait des détails supplémentaires.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

stéréotypé
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Ses blagues stéréotypées n'ont pas réussi à impressionner le public.
A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

effrayé
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
Example
The child was frightened by the loud noise.
L'enfant était effrayé par le bruit fort.
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

vapeur
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
Le vieux steamer a traversé lentement la rivière.
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

piscine
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
Les enfants ont nagé dans la piscine toute l'après-midi.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

dialectique
Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
Le philosophe a utilisé la dialectique pour remettre en question les hypothèses de ses étudiants.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

amèrement; sévèrement
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Elle s'est plainte amèrement du traitement injuste.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

rajeunir
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
des vacances peuvent rajeunir l'esprit et le corps.
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

pardonnable; pas gravement faux; mineur
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
Son arrivée tardive a été considérée comme une infraction vénielle.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

idiot
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Il a agi comme un idiot à la fête hier soir.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
La conférence était une expérience aural, tout comme une expérience intellectuelle.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

foin
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Les vaches mangeaient de la foin dans la grange.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

psychothérapie
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Elle a assisté à des séances hebdomadaires de psychothérapie pour faire face à son anxiété.
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

prêcher
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Il a commencé à prêcher lors de la cérémonie.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

patate douce
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
La patate douce rôtie fait un accompagnement sain et délicieux.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

bétail
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
L'agriculteur élevait du bétail pour fournir de la viande et du lait au marché.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

apprentissage
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Apprendre une nouvelle langue peut être excitant.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

surveillance, vigie
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Le garde faisait attention à tout comportement suspect.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

flasque; mou; tombant;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Les feuilles de la plante sont devenues flasques après plusieurs jours sans eau.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

mettre en danger
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Son comportement imprudent pourrait mettre en danger sa carrière.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

inondation
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
La ville a été frappée par un déluge de pluie en quelques heures seulement.
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

pathologie
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
Les avancées en pathologie ont aidé les médecins à identifier rapidement l'infection rare.