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C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

neutralité
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
La neutralité favorise la confiance dans la prise de décision.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

vers le nord
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Les oiseaux migrent vers le nord au printemps.
A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

maintenant
Meaning
at the present moment or time
Example
I am studying now.
Je suis en train d'étudier maintenant.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

imbécile
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
Ne sois pas un imbécile, utilise ton cerveau!
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

naissant
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
La technologie naissante révolutionne les industries.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

normatif
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
L'étude s'est concentrée sur les aspects normatifs du comportement culturel.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

noix
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
Elle a mangé un arachide, qui est un type de noix.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

nourrir
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Les bons livres nourrissent l'esprit.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

nutritif
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
La valeur nutritive du fruit est très élevée.
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

collier
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
Elle portait un joli collier en diamant à la fête.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

annuler, nier
Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
Les nouvelles preuves annuleront les affirmations faites précédemment.
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.
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

aucun
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
Aucun étudiant n'a réussi l'examen.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutraliser
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
Le médicament a aidé à neutraliser le poison dans son système.
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.
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

nonobstant
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
Nonobstant les défis, l'équipe a terminé le projet.
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 /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 /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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

normalité
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Après l'inondation, la ville a eu du mal à retrouver un sentiment de normalité.
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

une technique qui utilise les activités cérébrales en temps réel pour enseigner l'autorégulation de la fonction cérébrale
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
Le neurofeedback améliore la performance cognitive et la relaxation.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

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

naphtha

naphta
Meaning
A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
Example
The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.
L'usine stockait des barils de naphta pour un usage industriel.
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

commentaire hors sujet
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
Son commentaire sur la météo était un véritable commentaire hors sujet pendant la discussion sur le budget.
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

cumin noir
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Saupoudrez des graines de cumin noir sur le pain avant de le cuire.
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

nécessaire
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
Des réglementations strictes sont nécessaires pour maintenir l'ordre.
B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

naviguer
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
Le GPS aide à naviguer sur des itinéraires complexes.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

nomade
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
Le désert était autrefois la maison des nomades qui vivaient en élevant des animaux.
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

gentiment
Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
Elle a expliqué le problème gentiment pour que tout le monde comprenne.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

espace insécable
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Utilisez   dans HTML pour ajouter un espace qui ne se casse pas en une nouvelle ligne.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

cauchemar
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
L'examen était un véritable cauchemar pour les étudiants mal préparés.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

nourrir
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
Un bon parent implique à la fois la nature et l'éducation.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

nomenclature
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
La nomenclature chimique peut être difficile à comprendre pour les débutants.
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

causer une légère mais persistante gêne
Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
Un petit doute la perturbait dans son esprit.
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

n'importe quoi
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
Arrête de dire n'importe quoi et sois sérieux !
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

nouvelles
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
Les nouvelles sur la tempête se sont propagées rapidement.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

oisillon
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
La mère oiseau a nourri le oisillon affamé avec des vers.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

nouveau venu
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
Le nouveau venu a été chaleureusement accueilli par l'équipe.
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.
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

naïf
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
Elle était naïve de croire l'histoire du fraudeur.
A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

nez
Meaning
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
Example
He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.
Il a un nez pointu et peut sentir les choses de loin.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

relatif à la loi
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
Le philosophe a discuté de la nécessité nomique des lois naturelles.
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 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

grignoter
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
Le lapin a grignoté une carotte.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

nutriment
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
Le sol fournit du nutriment aux plantes.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

remède inefficace
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
Le plan du politicien a été rejeté comme un simple remède pour un problème complexe.
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

le nadir
Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
L'entreprise a atteint son nadir pendant la crise financière.
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.
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 ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

désobéissance
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
Le mouvement de désobéissance a pris de l'élan.
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

rendre nécessaire
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
Les fortes pluies ont rendu l'annulation de l'événement inévitable.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

nasal
Meaning
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
Example
He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.
Il a parlé avec une voix nasale à cause de son rhume.
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.
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

nocturne
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
Les hiboux sont des animaux nocturnes qui chassent la nuit.
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.
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

nièce
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
Ma nièce étudie à l’université cette année.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

neuroprotecteur
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
Les acides gras oméga-3 ont des bienfaits neuroprotecteurs.
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.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

jasmin de nuit
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
Le jasmin de nuit fleurit seulement après le coucher du soleil avec ses petites fleurs blanches.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

rien
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Elle n'a rien à craindre.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

néfaste, criminel ou moralement mauvais
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
La police a découvert un complot néfaste pour tromper les investisseurs.
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

narcotique
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
La police a saisi une grande quantité de substances narcotiques.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

néophyte
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
En tant que néophyte en programmation, elle demandait souvent des conseils à son mentor.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

carnet
Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
Elle a ouvert son carnet pour noter quelques idees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

nomination
Meaning
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
Example
Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.
Sa nomination pour le prix a surpris tout le monde.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

naïveté
Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
Sa naïveté faisait de lui une proie facile pour la manipulation.
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

de justesse; à peine
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
Elle a échappé de justesse à l'accident.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

stériliser
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Ils ont décidé de stériliser leur chat pour éviter plus de chatons.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

narine
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
Le médecin a vérifié chaque narine à la recherche de toute obstruction.
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
Elle a posé une serviette sur ses genoux avant de manger.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nucléaire
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
Le pays développe de l'énergie nucléaire.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

banal
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
Il vit dans un immeuble d'appartements banal à la périphérie de la ville.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

novice
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
En tant que conducteur novice, elle était très prudente sur la route.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

nuisance; dérangement;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
Le bruit constant de la construction est une vraie nuisance.
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

nu
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
L'artiste a peint un modèle nu.
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.
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 /nuːs/

Noose

noeud coulant
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
Le cowboy a fait un nœud coulant pour attraper le cheval sauvage.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

noyau
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
Le noyau est constitué de protons.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

nominal; très petit
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
Il a payé seulement des frais nominaux pour l'adhésion car il était étudiant.
B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

au niveau national
Meaning
at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country
Example
The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.
La politique a été mise en œuvre au niveau national pour assurer des avantages égaux à tous les citoyens.
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.
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

cou
Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
Elle portait un joli collier autour de son cou.
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

à but non lucratif
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
Elle travaille pour une organisation à but non lucratif qui offre une éducation gratuite.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

nuancé
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
Son analyse du roman était très nuancée.
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

nouilles
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
Elle a préparé des nouilles avec des légumes pour le dîner.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

névrose
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Sa névrose a rendu les interactions sociales difficiles.
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.
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

cependant
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
Il pleuvait, mais cependant, ils sont allés faire de la randonnée.
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.