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C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

négligeable
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Les effets secondaires de ce médicament sont négligeables.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

vital
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
Il est vital de rester hydraté pendant l'été.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

personne en deuil
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
Les endeuillés se sont réunis au cimetière pour rendre hommage.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

enquête, sondage
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Ils ont réalisé une enquête pour comprendre les préférences des clients.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

ingrat
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
Elle sentit qu'il était ingrat pour toute l'aide qu'elle lui avait donnée.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoxe
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
Le paradoxe de la liberté est qu'il nécessite des règles.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

bonheur
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
Elle ne pouvait cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

bonheur
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

mépris, dédain
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Il a parlé avec mépris des fonctionnaires corrompus.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmenté, divisé, incomplet
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
L'information était fragmentée et difficile à comprendre.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

enraciner
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
L'entreprise a consolidé sa position sur le marché grâce à l'innovation.
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

se produire
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
L'accident est survenu à l'intersection pendant l'heure de pointe.
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

automobiliste
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
L'automobiliste s'est arrêté pour aider après avoir vu l'accident.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

phytonutriment
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
Le brocoli est riche en phytonutriments qui renforcent l'immunité.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

saison / assaisonner
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
Le printemps est ma saison préférée de l'année.
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

loisir; le processus de faire exister quelque chose à nouveau
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
Le parc offre des installations récréatives pour les enfants et les adultes.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moraliser
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Il a tendance à moraliser sur les choix des autres.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

travailleur
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Les travailleurs étaient occupés à construire le pont.
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

parole
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
Les généraux se sont rencontrés pour discuter des conditions de la reddition.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

éliminer
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Ce nouveau système supprime la nécessité de saisir des données manuellement.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

démontre que quelque chose est faux
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
Le scientifique a travaillé dur pour prouver que la vieille théorie était fausse.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

inactif
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
Le volcan est inactif depuis plus d'un siecle.
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

extraire
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
Le dentiste a dû extraire la dent endommagée.
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

agriculture biologique
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
L'agriculture biologique améliore la santé des sols et réduit la pollution.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

familier
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Ses expressions familières ont rendu le discours plus accessible.
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

conduit de fumée
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
Le conduit de fumée de la cheminée doit être nettoyé régulièrement.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

calfeutrer les fissures d'un bateau
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
Les ouvriers ont calfeutré les coutures du vieux bateau pour éviter les fuites.
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

bonheur
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

quatrième
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
Il a terminé à la quatrième place dans la course.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

plateau en argent
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Le majordome a apporté le thé sur un plateau en argent.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

affection; goût; penchant
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
Elle a développé un goût pour la musique classique.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

relatif à la croissance ou aux processus fondamentaux de la vie
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
Le patient est resté dans un état végétatif après l'accident.
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

compositeur
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
Le compositeur travaille sur une nouvelle symphonie.
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

météorologie
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
Il a choisi de se spécialiser en météorologie pour étudier les modèles climatiques.
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.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

hôpital
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Il a été emmené à l'hôpital après l'accident.
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

motif / modèle
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
La robe avait un joli motif floral.
A1 noun /sɪks/

six

six
Meaning
the number 6
Example
There are six apples on the table.
Il y a six pommes sur la table.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

trop simplifié
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
Son explication était trop simplifiée et ignorait des détails clés.
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 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

étude nocturne
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
Son roman était le résultat de longues études nocturnes.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

débutant
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
En tant que débutant en programmation, elle avait besoin d'une orientation constante.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

plus près, clôturant
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Elle s'est approchée de la fenêtre.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

légal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Les systèmes juridiques assurent la justice.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

séparatiste
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Le groupe séparatiste a exigé l'indépendance du gouvernement central.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

médiocrité
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Il a refusé de se contenter de la médiocrité et a visé la grandeur.
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

contrôle de la voix
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
Une bonne modulation de la voix améliore les compétences en communication.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

distiller
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
L'usine distille de l'eau pour la rendre sûre à boire.
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

tempête; vent fort de 7 à 10 sur l'échelle de Beaufort
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
Les bateaux de pêche sont retournés au port tôt en raison de la tempête qui approchait.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

seul
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
Elle préfère vivre seule dans son appartement.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

impudique
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
Le politicien sans honte a refusé de s'excuser pour ses erreurs.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

rejeté
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Il s'est senti comme un rejeté dans sa nouvelle école.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

paronymes
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
Les mots ‘effect’ et ‘effective’ sont des paronymes.
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

désirer
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
Elle aspirait à sa terre natale après avoir vécu à l'étranger pendant des années.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

explosion
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
L'explosion a secoué tout le quartier.
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

pur; clair; sans tache; sans discrimination;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
L'eau de la source de la montagne est pure.
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

relatif à un schéma ou bref
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
L'ingénieur a fourni un diagramme schématique du projet.
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

déploiement
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
Le déploiement du nouveau logiciel a été terminé avec succès.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

bêche
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Le jardinier a utilisé une bêche pour creuser des trous pour planter des fleurs.
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

pelage
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
Le pelage du chat était doux et chaud au toucher.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

facile
Meaning
not difficult; requiring little effort
Example
The exam was surprisingly easy.
L'examen était étonnamment facile.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

marché
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Le marché de la ville est bondé chaque vendredi matin.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

diviser
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Il a fendu le tronc en deux avec une hache.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

prédire
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
L'homme âgé a affirmé qu'il pouvait prédire l'avenir.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

convoiter
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Il convoitait la nouvelle voiture de son voisin.
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

humecter, atténuer
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
La pluie dampenée l'excitation du concert en plein air.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

dirigeant; règle
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
Le ruler a tracé une ligne droite sur le papier tandis que le roi était un puissant ruler de son royaume.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpréter / traduire
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Elle a dû interpréter le discours pour les invités étrangers.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsif
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Sa décision impulsive a conduit à des conséquences inattendues.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

charisme
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
Son charisme l'a aidé à devenir un grand leader.
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

rigide; ferme; dur
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
La vieille planche en bois était trop rigide pour se plier.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

civilisation
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
L'Égypte ancienne est connue pour sa civilisation remarquable.
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.
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

tapageur et difficile à contrôler
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
Les étudiants tapageurs ont perturbé le cours.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

poète
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
Shakespeare est souvent appelé le poète de l'Avon.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

vue panoramique
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
L'hôtel offre des vues panoramiques de l'océan.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

insistant
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
L'enfant était insistant pour obtenir un nouveau jouet.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

saxophone
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Le musicien de jazz a joué un magnifique solo sur son saxophone.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

mécontenter
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Le traitement injuste a mécontenté les travailleurs.
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

seigneur féodal
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
Le chevalier prêta allégeance à son seigneur féodal.
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

contenir
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
Cette boîte contient des documents importants.
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

fendre, couper
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
Il a utilisé une hache pour fendre le bois.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

écho; réverbération
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Sa voix a créé un écho clair dans la cathédrale vide.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

personnel
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
Le personnel à l'hôpital est très serviable.
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

annuel
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
L'entreprise organise une réunion annuelle pour tous ses actionnaires.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

écrit long et ennuyeux
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Il a livré un long discours contre la corruption.
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

fouiller
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
Le garde de sécurité a fouillé l'homme à l'entrée.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

maître; expert;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
Léonard de Vinci était un maître dans la peinture et la sculpture.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

lac
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Le lac paisible reflétait les montagnes dans ses eaux calmes.
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

agréable; plaisant; agréable à vivre; prêt à accepter
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
Le temps est très agréable aujourd'hui.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

infectieux
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Son rire infectieux a fait sourire tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

vendeur ambulant
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
Le vendeur ambulant traversait le village en vendant des fruits frais.
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

chemin; façon; manière; méthode;
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
Il doit y avoir une meilleure façon de résoudre ce problème.
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

aromatique
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
Le chef a utilisé des herbes aromatiques pour donner de la saveur au plat.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

révérencieux
Meaning
Showing deep and solemn respect.
Example
They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.
Ils ont écouté le discours dans un silence révérencieux.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

gradué / en étapes
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
Le scientifique a utilisé un cylindre gradué pour mesurer le liquide précisément.
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

mettre en colère
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
Ses remarques injustes ont mis en colère le public.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

courge longue
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Elle a coupé la courge longue en tranches fines pour le plat sauté.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

fausse note
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Le chanteur était légèrement hors de ton pendant la performance.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

scintillant
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
Sa conversation scintillante a diverti tout le monde.
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

note
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
Le professeur a noté tous les devoirs pour le week-end.
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

progrès; avancée; progression
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
Malgré les défis, l'équipe de recherche a fait des progrès significatifs dans le développement du nouveau vaccin.
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

révocation
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
Le tribunal a ordonné la révocation de sa licence.
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

troisième
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
Elle a terminé à la troisième place.
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

trahison; déloyauté
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Sa trahison de leur amitié l'a profondément blessée.
C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

intrinsèquement
Meaning
In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.
Example
Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.
Certaines personnes sont intrinsèquement motivées à apprendre.
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

imitateur
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
Il est devenu célèbre en tant qu'imitateur de chanteurs populaires.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satellite en bois
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat démontre l'utilisation du bois dans l'espace.
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

sommet
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
Gagner le prix Nobel a été le pinacle de sa carrière.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

malheureux; regrettable
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
C'était malheureux que la réunion ait été annulée à la dernière minute.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

citadelle
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
L'ancienne citadelle a protégé la ville pendant des siècles.
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

fier
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
Elle était fière des réalisations académiques de sa fille.
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

calme
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
L'environnement calme soutient la guérison.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

fertile, productif
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
Le sol fertile a produit une récolte abondante cette année.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrique
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné des cercles concentriques sur la toile.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

non professionnel
Meaning
not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession
Example
His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.
Son comportement non professionnel a conduit à son licenciement de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnostique
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Il se décrivait comme un agnostique plutôt qu'un athée.
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

carafe en verre
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
Le serveur a apporté une carafe d'eau à la table.
A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

responsable; ayant des devoirs; fiable et digne de confiance
Meaning
accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy
Example
Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.
Les parents sont responsables de l'éducation et du bien-être de leurs enfants.
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

inversion
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
Dans la poésie, l'inversion est souvent utilisée pour créer de l'emphase.