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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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

répulsif; dégoûtant; qui provoque une forte aversion
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
L'odeur des œufs pourris était absolument répugnante.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

atroce
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour ses violations atroces de la sécurité.
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

oligarchie
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
La nation était dirigée par une oligarchie riche qui contrôlait toutes les ressources.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

politique, système de gouvernement
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
La politique grecque antique avait un système de cités-états.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

réprobation
Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
Le visage du professeur montrait une réprobation nette face à la remarque impolie de l'étudiant.
C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

holocauste
Meaning
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
Example
Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.
Des millions de personnes ont péri pendant l'Holocauste.
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

accident; malheur; incident
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
Le malheur en cuisine a conduit à un dîner brûlé.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

profond
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
Le discours a eu un impact profond sur l'auditoire.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

littéraire
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Elle est une figure bien connue dans le monde littéraire.
B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

jeune; un enfant ou un adolescent; quelqu'un qui est jeune en expérience
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
Le jeune a montré un grand talent dans le sport.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

émaner
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
Une douce fragrance émana du jardin.
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

tromper
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Il a essayé de tromper ses amis avec une histoire fausse.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

le plus haut; supérieur
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
Le drapeau a été placé sur la branche la plus haute de l'arbre.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

omnipotent
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
Dans de nombreuses religions, Dieu est considéré comme omnipotent.
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

choyer de manière excessive
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
Les parents devraient soutenir leurs enfants sans les dorloter.
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 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

sceptique; méfiant; qui remet en question la vérité de quelque chose
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
De nombreux scientifiques restent sceptiques concernant la nouvelle théorie.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

iridescent
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
Elle portait une robe iridescente qui scintillait à la lumière.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

pourcentage
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
Le pourcentage d'étudiants ayant réussi l'examen était élevé.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

bonheur
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

léthargique
Meaning
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
Example
After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.
Après la longue randonnée, il se sentait léthargique et démotivé.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gène
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
La couleur des yeux est influencée par les gènes hérités des parents.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

puisque
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Il ne peut pas assister, puisque qu'il est malade.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

non civilisé; sauvage;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Les explorateurs ont rencontré une tribu non civilisée au cœur de la forêt amazonienne.
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

bonheur
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

tâche
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
Les étudiants ont terminé leur devoir à temps.
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

conservateurs
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
De nombreux aliments transformés contiennent des conservateurs nuisibles.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

période temporaire
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Elle a fait un court passage en tant qu'enseignante avant de partir à l'étranger.
B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

ensemble d'outils
Meaning
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
Example
He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.
Il a acheté une trousse de premiers secours pour les urgences.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

sombre; déprimant; triste
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
Le temps était sombre avec de fortes pluies et des nuages sombres.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

caution
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
Le propriétaire a exigé une caution avant de louer l'appartement.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

commentateur
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
Le commentateur a décrit le match de football en détail.
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

charbon anthracite
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
L'usine utilisait de l'anthracite comme source principale de combustible.
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

Le processus de diviser un texte en unités plus petites comme des mots, des phrases ou des symboles pour l'analyse.
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP utilise la tokenisation pour diviser le texte en unités plus petites.
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.
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

démodé; hors de mode
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
Certaines tendances du dernier siècle semblent désormais complètement démodées.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

commentaire
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
Le commentaire du professeur sur le roman était perspicace.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Mouvement de conservation
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
Le mouvement de conservation a commencé au XIXe siècle pour protéger la faune.
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

dictionnaire
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
J'ai consulté le mot dans le dictionnaire pour en comprendre le sens.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

mitre
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
L'évêque a posé la mitre sur sa tête pendant la cérémonie.
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

partout
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
Où que vous alliez, je vous suivrai.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

incompétent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Il a été licencié parce qu'il était incompétent dans son travail.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

grande pompe, publicité
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
Le nouveau produit a été lancé avec beaucoup de fanfare.
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

bois
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
La maison a été construite entièrement avec du bois local.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

bonheur
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

conséquence directe ou naturelle
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
Une conséquence de la nouvelle politique a été l'augmentation de la sensibilisation du public.
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

données personnelles
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
Protéger les données personnelles est crucial à l'ère numérique.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

faible
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
Il se sentait faible comparé à ses camarades de classe plus forts.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

défavorable
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
La proposition a reçu une réponse défavorable du comité.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

construire
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Ils prévoient de construire un nouveau pont au-dessus de la rivière.
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

certain; sûr; sans aucun doute
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
Je suis certain que nous réussirons.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

monnaie britannique / excellent
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Elle a été félicitée pour son excellent travail sur le projet.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

écrire rapidement et négligemment
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Il a griffonné sa signature au bas de la page.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

contempler; voir
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Elle resta silencieuse pour contempler le lever du soleil sur les collines.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

gants
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Elle a mis des gants chauds pour protéger ses mains du froid.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

rempart
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Les murs du fort ont servi de rempart contre les attaques ennemies.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

superviseur
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Le superviseur a vérifié les progrès de chaque employé.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

image
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Il y a une belle image accrochée au mur.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

commerce
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Le commerce international a considérablement augmenté ces dernières années.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

joyeux
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
Les enfants étaient de bonne humeur à la fête.
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

serrure
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
Assurez-vous de verrouiller la porte avant de partir.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

nid d'oiseau de proie
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
Le faucon a défendu son nid férocement.
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.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

mélange
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Le festival a offert un mélange de musique, de nourriture et d'art.
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

illégitime
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
Le tribunal a jugé que le contrat était illégitime.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

surcroissance
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
La surcroissance des mauvaises herbes a rendu le jardin désordonné.
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

preuve testamentaire
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
La famille a dû passer par la procédure de preuve testamentaire après son décès.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

drumet
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
Le batteur a joué un rythme constant sur le drumet pendant le défilé.
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

hostile; agressif; antagoniste;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
L'environnement hostile rendait le travail difficile.
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

farce, jeu de mimes
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
Le procès n'était rien d'autre qu'une farce politique.
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

tasse
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
Elle a bu du thé dans sa tasse en céramique préférée.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

machine qui génère de l'électricité; une personne avec une grande énergie et enthousiasme
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Elle est la véritable dynamo derrière le succès de l'entreprise.
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

chemin
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
Elle a marché le long du chemin étroit à travers la forêt.
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

misérable
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
Le pauvre misérable a été laissé dehors dans le froid sans abri.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

poète
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
Le poète a écrit sur l'amour et la nature.
A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

heureux
Meaning
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
Example
She was very happy to receive the gift.
Elle était très heureuse de recevoir le cadeau.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

équilibre
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
L'équilibre entre les pouvoirs prévient les conflits.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

somme, résumé
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
L'avocat a donné un puissant résumé de l'affaire.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

personne
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Personne n'est venu à la fête.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

vif
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
L'homme vif a dansé avec joie au mariage.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

passionné
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
Elle a prononcé un discours passionné sur les droits de l'homme.
C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

avant-garde
Meaning
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
Example
The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.
L'avant-garde du XXe siècle a redéfini l'art moderne.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

tertiaire
Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
Il poursuit ses études tertiaires à l'université.
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.
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

à propos de
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
Nous avons parlé du nouveau projet hier.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

poésie
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
Elle adore lire de la poésie pendant son temps libre.
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

exquis
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
Le savoir-faire exquis de la montre en a fait un objet de collection.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

communautaire
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Les villageois ont travaillé ensemble dans le jardin communautaire.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

accrocher
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Il a attrapé le poisson avec succès.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

bienvenue
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Tu es toujours le bienvenu chez nous.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

synchronisme
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
Le synchronisme des mouvements des danseurs a émerveillé le public.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bambin
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Le bébé dormait paisiblement dans le berceau.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

poubelle
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
Veuillez jeter le papier dans la poubelle après utilisation.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

détourner
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
Elle a été détournée par un appel téléphonique inattendu.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

rocheux; instable; difficile
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
Le chemin rocailleux rendait la randonnée difficile pour les touristes.
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

danseuse
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
La danseuse a dansé gracieusement sur scène.
A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

toucher
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
S'il vous plaît, ne touchez pas la peinture mouillée.
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

ambigu
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
Sa déclaration était trop ambiguë pour être comprise.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

flexion
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Le médecin a testé la flexion du genou du patient lors de l'examen.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

balayer
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Elle balaie le sol chaque matin.
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

tapoter
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Elle a tapoté doucement le chien sur la tête.
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

globulaire
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
Le cactus a de gros fruits globulaires.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

couturière
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
La couturière a créé une belle robe pour la mariée.
A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

silencieux; calme; tranquille
Meaning
making no sound; quiet; not speaking
Example
The library was completely silent during study hours.
La bibliothèque était complètement silencieuse pendant les heures d'étude.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

balle
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
La balle a raté sa cible et a frappé le mur.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

analogie
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
Le professeur a utilisé l'analogie d'un arbre pour expliquer la structure d'un essai.
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

prévaloir
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
La justice prévaudra toujours sur l'injustice.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

enveloppe
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Elle a scellé la lettre dans une enveloppe et l'a envoyée.
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

arroser
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
Les agriculteurs irriguent leurs champs pendant les saisons sèches.
A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

stupide; ridicule; insensé
Meaning
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly
Example
It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.
C'était stupide de sa part de conduire sous une telle pluie.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

planteur
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
Le plantain peut être frit, bouilli ou cuit au four, et c'est un aliment de base dans de nombreux pays tropicaux.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

de manière incontrôlable
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
La foule en colère courut de manière incontrôlable après l'annonce du verdict.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

juvénile; mineur
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
Le tribunal des mineurs traite les affaires impliquant de jeunes délinquants de moins de dix-huit ans.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

trio
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
Le projet a été géré par un trio d'experts.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

insularité
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
L'insularité du groupe l'a empêché d'accepter de nouvelles idées.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

boxe
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
Il s'entraîne dur pour un match de boxe.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

toujours; pour toujours; à tout moment
Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
Elle arrive toujours tôt au travail.
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

pédiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en pédiatrie après l'école de médecine.
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

loterie
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Il a gagné une voiture à la loterie nationale.
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

remuer
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Elle a remué la soupe pour s'assurer qu'elle ne brûle pas.