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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.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

fonctionnalité
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
Le nouveau réfrigérateur a amélioré la fonctionnalité.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

productivité
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
L'irrigation améliorée stimule la productivité.
C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

tension excessive
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
Une tension excessive sur les doigts peut provoquer des problèmes musculosquelettiques.
B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

évaluer
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
Le professeur a évalué les progrès des étudiants.
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

compresser
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
Le fichier a été compressé pour économiser de l'espace de stockage.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

betterave
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
La betterave rôtie avec du fromage de chèvre fait une salade délicieuse.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

critique acerbe
Meaning
harsh and bitter criticism
Example
The politician faced vitriol from the public.
Le politicien a fait face à une critique acerbe du public.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

gloutonnerie
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Sa gloutonnerie pendant le festival l'a laissé malade.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

clavicule
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Il a fracturé sa clavicule dans l'accident.
A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

climatisation
Meaning
a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room
Example
We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.
Nous avons allumé la climatisation parce qu'il faisait trop chaud dehors.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

soutien indispensable
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Les bénévoles apportent un soutien indispensable aux communautés.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

brouillé
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
La diffusion radio était pleine de messages brouillés.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

battement du cœur
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotter les yeux aide à normaliser le battement du cœur.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

mot monosyllabique
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Des mots comme 'oui' et 'non' sont des monosyllabes.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

prévisible
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Il est peu probable que l'entreprise apporte des changements dans un avenir prévisible.
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

rivière
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
La rivière coule à travers la vallée et se jette dans l'océan.
A1 adjective /truː/

True

vrai; authentique;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
Il est vrai que le travail acharné mène au succès.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

irréductible
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
La fraction 3/7 est irréductible.
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

municipal
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
L'autorité municipale est responsable de l'entretien du parc.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

insignifiant, dérisoire
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Ils lui ont proposé une somme dérisoire pour son travail.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

promotion
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Il espérait une promotion dans le bureau du gouvernement.
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

pensée
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
Elle a eu une pensée soudaine sur l'avenir.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

inaudible
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
Elle est devenue inaudible avec émotion pendant le discours.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proportionnel
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
La peine doit être proportionnelle au crime.
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

fer / repassage
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
Il a utilisé un fer à repasser pour lisser sa chemise.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

auto-humiliation
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Son auto-humiliation constante mettait les autres mal à l'aise.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nord-est
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
La tempête se déplace vers le nord-est.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

sommeil
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
L'enfant a dormi paisiblement toute la nuit.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

rayonner
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
La cheminée rayonne de chaleur dans toute la pièce.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

incendiaire / provocateur
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Les remarques incendiaires du politicien ont mis en colère la foule.
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

le point le plus proche dans l'orbite de la lune ou d'un satellite de la Terre
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
La lune apparaissait beaucoup plus grande pendant son périgée.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

loisir; temps libre
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
Elle aime lire des livres pendant son temps libre.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

trompeur
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Les apparences peuvent être trompeuses.
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

télévision
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
Ma famille regarde la télévision ensemble chaque soir.
B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

trembler
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
Le sol a commencé à trembler pendant le tremblement de terre.
A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

grenouille
Meaning
a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land
Example
The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.
La grenouille a sauté du nénuphar dans l'étang.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alterner, alternatif
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Les étudiants alternent entre les cours en ligne et en présentiel.
A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

jeune; récent
Meaning
having lived for a short time; not old; recent
Example
The young tree needs more water to grow.
Le jeune arbre a besoin de plus d'eau pour grandir.
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

personne stupide
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
Il était considéré comme un idiot par ses camarades de classe.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

moduler
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Un bon orateur sait comment moduler sa voix.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

mise en œuvre
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
La mise en œuvre correcte des politiques est cruciale.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

poing; coup de poing
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Il a levé son poing en signe de victoire après avoir gagné le championnat.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

monolithe
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
L'ancien monolithe est resté debout dans le désert pendant des siècles.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

rétracter
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Il a rétracté sa déclaration précédente au tribunal.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

méchant; pervers;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
La reine méchante lança un sort sur la princesse.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

surpasser habilement
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
La petite entreprise a réussi à surpasser habilement son grand concurrent.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

honoraires
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
Le conférencier invité a reçu un honorarium pour sa conférence.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

bugle
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
Le soldat a joué du bugle pour signaler le début de la cérémonie
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

sans indices
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
Son ton sans indices n'a donné aucun indice de ses véritables sentiments.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

admonester
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
Le professeur a admonesté les étudiants pour être en retard.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

inhumain
Meaning
lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage
Example
The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.
The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

désert
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
Le désert du Sahara est l'un des plus grands déserts chauds du monde.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

séparément
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Ils ont décidé de voyager séparément à la conférence.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

poisson tilapia
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
Le poisson tilapia est l'une des espèces de poissons les plus élevées dans le monde.
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

déclaration; annonce; proclamation
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
La déclaration d'indépendance du président a marqué un moment historique pour la nation.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

paramètre
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Nous devons définir des paramètres clairs pour ce projet.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

parler de manière incompréhensible
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
L'homme effrayé a commencé à parler de manière incompréhensible lorsqu'il a vu le fantôme.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

civilisations
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
Les civilisations anciennes ont développé des systèmes complexes de gouvernance.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

muletier
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
Le muletier a guidé les animaux en toute sécurité à travers le sentier de montagne.
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hautement
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
Elle est hautement respectée dans son domaine.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

torrent; courant rapide
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
La forte pluie a créé un torrent d'eau dévalant la montagne.
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

épaiss; gros;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
Le livre a des pages épaisses et une couverture lourde.
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

décembre
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
Décembre est souvent froid dans de nombreux pays.
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

bonheur
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

façade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
La façade en verre du bâtiment reflétait le coucher du soleil.
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

politique de non-intervention
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Les politiques de laissez-faire encouragent l'entreprise privée.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

modéré
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Elle a modéré le débat animé entre les candidats.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

nerf; courage
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Elle a rassemblé le courage de parler devant un grand public.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

compliqué
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
Il a fait face à un problème juridique compliqué.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

une personne vivant dans la solitude comme une discipline religieuse; quelqu'un qui se retire de la société
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
Le vieux ermite vivait seul dans une petite cabane au fond des montagnes, loin de la civilisation.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

sombre
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
L'avenir semblait sombre après le désastre.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Le design minimaliste est actuellement à la mode.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

saturé
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Ses vêtements étaient saturés après la forte pluie.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

dissuader
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Elle a essayé de le dissuader de quitter son travail.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

excédent d'approvisionnement
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
Il y avait un excédent de smartphones bon marché sur le marché.
A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

tricher
Meaning
to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage
Example
He cheats on the exam by copying answers.
Il triche à l'examen en copiant des réponses.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

inharmonieux
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Les sons inharmonieux du piano cassé ont obligé tout le monde à se couvrir les oreilles.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

suspension
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Le joueur a reçu une suspension de trois matchs pour mauvaise conduite.
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratifier
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
Le gouvernement a ratifié l'accord commercial.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

bénévole, généreux
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
Le leader bénéfique a donné des fonds pour construire un hôpital.
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

courge
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
Le curry de courge en bouteille était délicieux et nutritif.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

chiffre
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Vous devez entrer un code a quatre chiffres pour deverrouiller le telephone.
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 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

analyse
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Les scientifiques ont analysé l'échantillon de minerai pour la teneur en or.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

souple, facilement influençable ou adaptable
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Elle a une personnalité flexible qui s'adapte bien aux nouvelles situations.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

mug
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Elle a bu son café du matin dans une tasse en céramique.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

colérique
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
Sa nature colérique le mettait souvent dans des disputes.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

chevalerie
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
Le chevalier vivait selon le code de la chevalerie.
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

gestion
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
Sa gestion de la situation était impressionnante.
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

extérieurement; en apparence;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
Extérieurement, il semblait calme, mais à l'intérieur, il était nerveux.
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

chambre
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
Le roi tenait des réunions dans sa chambre privée.
A1 verb /let/

let

laisser
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
S'il vous plaît, laissez-moi vous aider dans cette tâche.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

mur de protection
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
Le soldat s'est caché derrière le parapet pour sa protection.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

complice (dans un crime)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
Il a été trouvé complice dans le crime.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

cuisine de navire
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
La cuisine de navire était remplie de l'odeur de la nourriture fraîchement cuisinée.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

méduse
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
La méduse flottait gracieusement dans l'eau avec son corps translucide.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

ressembler à
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
Elle ressemble à sa mère tant par son apparence que par ses manières.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

piétiner
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
La foule a piétiné les fleurs dans le parc.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

caméléon
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
Le caméléon a changé de couleur du vert au marron.
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

relatif à l'océan profond
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
Les créatures abyssales survivent dans des conditions de pression extrême.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

habitudes alimentaires
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
Développer de bonnes habitudes alimentaires conduit à une meilleure santé.
C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

pulsar
Meaning
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
Example
The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.
Les lumières au néon pulsaient avec un rythme constant.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

agresseur
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
La police a arrêté l'agresseur sur les lieux.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

situé
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
L'hôtel est situé près de la plage.
B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

harceler
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
les employés se sont plaints que leur patron les harcelait
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

petite chanson
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Elle chanta une petite chanson joyeuse en cuisinant.
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

conflit armé
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
Le conflit armé a entraîné une dévastation généralisée.
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

faire de la publicité
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
Ils font de la publicité pour leurs produits à la télévision.
C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

châssis du véhicule
Meaning
the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine
Example
The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.
Le mécanicien a examiné le châssis de la voiture pour détecter des dommages.
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

crédo
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
L'honnêteté a toujours été le crédo central de sa vie.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

recensement
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
Le gouvernement a effectué un recensement pour mettre à jour les données démographiques.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

bonheur
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

vacances
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Nous prévoyons un voyage pendant les vacances d'été.
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

contemporané
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
Les deux artistes étaient contemporains et se sont souvent influencés mutuellement.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

à vie
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
Ils sont restés amis pour la vie.
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

tentateur
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
Le tentateur chuchota de fausses promesses à son oreille.
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

piéton
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
Le piéton a traversé la rue sur le passage piéton.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

compter sur
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Je compte sur mes amis pour du soutien.
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

la pratique de l'échange de choses avec les autres pour un bénéfice mutuel
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
Les relations commerciales prospèrent grâce à la réciprocité.