C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning

Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.

Example

He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.

Il a haussé les épaules avec nonchalance et s'en est allé.

C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

Meaning

A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.

Example

She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.

Elle a répondu aux questions difficiles avec une surprenante nonchalance.

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

nuit

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

Elle aime se promener la nuit.

C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning

a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead

Example

The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.

C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilisme

Meaning

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

Example

The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.

Le philosophe a été critiqué pour avoir promu le nihilisme.

C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

négligent

Meaning

Failing to give proper care or attention.

Example

The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.

Le parent négligent a laissé l'enfant seul pendant des heures.

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 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

Meaning

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

Example

You will receive a notification when your application is approved.

Vous recevrez une notification lorsque votre demande sera approuvée.

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.

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.

A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

voisin

Meaning

a person living next door or nearby

Example

My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.

Mon voisin m'a prêté un peu de sucre quand je n'en avais plus.

C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

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.

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

crèche

Meaning

a room or place where young children are cared for

Example

She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.

Elle travaille dans une crèche, s'occupant des nourrissons.

C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

sans bruit; complètement silencieux

Meaning

making no sound; completely silent

Example

She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.

Elle se déplaçait dans la maison avec des pas silencieux pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.

B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

nostalgie

Meaning

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Example

Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.

Écouter des chansons anciennes me remplit de nostalgie.

A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

agréable; joli; satisfaisant; attrayant

Meaning

pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive

Example

She wore a nice dress to the party.

Elle portait une belle robe à la fête.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

remarquable

Meaning

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

Example

She made a notable contribution to the project.

Elle a fait une contribution notable au projet.

A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

normal; typique; conforme à une norme; sain

Meaning

usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy

Example

It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.

Il est normal de se sentir nerveux avant un examen important.

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 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

tombe de la nuit

Meaning

the time when night begins; dusk

Example

They decided to return home before nightfall.

Ils ont décidé de rentrer avant la tombée de la nuit.

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

inégalé

Meaning

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

Example

Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.

Sa beauté était considérée comme inégalée dans la région.

C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

neurocognitif

Meaning

Related to brain information processing and memory power

Example

Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.

Les fonctions neurocognitives déclinent en raison du manque de sommeil.

C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

d'esprit étroit

Meaning

unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective

Example

His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.

Son attitude d'esprit étroit l'a empêché d'accepter de nouvelles idées.

C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nucléaire

Meaning

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

Example

The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.

Les gouttes ont commencé à se nucléer autour des petites particules dans l'air.

B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

étroit; restreint; limité

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Example

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

La rue étroite était à peine assez large pour deux voitures.

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

près; dans les environs

Meaning

close to; not far away; in the neighborhood

Example

There is a grocery store nearby.

Il y a un magasin d'alimentation près.

C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

navigable

Meaning

suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated

Example

The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.

Le fleuve est navigable pour les petits bateaux pendant la saison des pluies.

C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

nocif

Meaning

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Example

The factory released noxious fumes into the air.

L'usine a libéré des fumées nocives dans l'air.

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

néopaganisme

Meaning

Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.

Example

Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.

Le néopaganisme a gagné en popularité à mesure que les gens recherchent des alternatives spirituelles aux religions dominantes.

C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

neuroplasticité

Meaning

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Example

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.

La neuroplasticité permet au cerveau de se reconnecter après une blessure.

C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

riche en nutriments

Meaning

Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.

Example

Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.

Les aliments biologiques sont souvent plus riches en nutriments que les aliments transformés.

C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

se blottir

Meaning

to settle or lie comfortably within or against something

Example

The child nestled into her mother's arms.

L'enfant s'est blotti dans les bras de sa mère.

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.

B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

narrateur

Meaning

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

Example

The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.

Le narrateur a guidé le public à travers l'intrigue complexe.

A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

bruit

Meaning

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

Example

The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.

Le bruit du site de construction était très dérangeant.

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.

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 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

nombreux; plusieurs; abondant

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

Il y a de nombreux avantages à faire de l'exercice régulièrement.

B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

neutre

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

Les neutrons sont électriquement neutres.

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.

A1 noun neɪmz

Names

nom

Meaning

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Names of family members are written on the family tree.

Les noms des membres de la famille sont inscrits sur l'arbre généalogique.

A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

propre et bien organisé; bien fait

Meaning

clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done

Example

Her room is always neat and organized.

Sa chambre est toujours propre et bien organisée.

C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

Meaning

Relating to marriage or weddings.

Example

The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.

Le couple s'est préparé pour leur cérémonie nuptiale avec grande joie.

A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

Meaning

relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government

Example

The national anthem was played at the ceremony.

L'hymne national a été joué lors de la cérémonie.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

noble

Meaning

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

Example

His noble actions helped many people in need.

Ses actions nobles ont aidé de nombreuses personnes dans le besoin.

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

voisin; adjacent; contigu

Meaning

situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering

Example

We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.

Nous visitons souvent nos pays voisins pour le commerce.

B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Prix Nobel

Meaning

Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.

Example

Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.

La reconnaissance du Prix Nobel a échappé aux contributions de Bose.

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.

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.

B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

soigneusement; proprement

Meaning

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

Example

She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.

Elle a rangé les livres soigneusement sur l'étagère.

B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

passionnés de la nature

Meaning

People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.

Example

Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.

Les passionnés de nature visitent souvent la vallée de Sajek pour sa beauté pittoresque.

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.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

nova

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

Example

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

Les astronomes ont découvert une nouvelle nova dans la constellation.

A1 verb /niːd/

need

avoir besoin

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

J'ai besoin d'aide pour mes devoirs.

A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

naturel

Meaning

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind

Example

She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.

Elle préfère utiliser des ingrédients naturels dans sa cuisine.

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.

A2 verb /noʊt/

note

noter

Meaning

to write down or observe something; to pay attention to

Example

Please note the important points during the lecture.

Veuillez noter les points importants pendant la conférence.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

remarquable

Meaning

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

Example

There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.

Il y a eu une amélioration notable dans sa performance.

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

se sentir nauséeux

Meaning

feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness

Example

The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.

L'odeur de nourriture pourrie l'a fait se sentir nauséeuse.

C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normaliser

Meaning

to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard

Example

The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.

Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour normaliser les relations.

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

soins infirmiers

Meaning

the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured

Example

She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.

Elle étudie les soins infirmiers pour devenir une professionnelle de la santé.

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.

B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

marine

Meaning

the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

Example

He joined the navy after graduating from college.

Il a rejoint la marine après avoir obtenu son diplôme universitaire.

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.

A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

ni l'un ni l'autre

Meaning

used to connect two negative alternatives

Example

Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.

Ni le gérant ni l'assistant n'ont pu assister à la réunion.

C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

neuronal

Meaning

Relating to nerves or the nervous system.

Example

Scientists study neural connections in the brain.

Les scientifiques étudient les connexions neuronales dans le cerveau.

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.

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.

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

négocier

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

Ils ont négocié un accord équitable avec le fournisseur.

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.

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

œuf de pou

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

L'enseignant a remarqué des œufs de pou dans les cheveux de l'enfant.

B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

habitat naturel

Meaning

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

Example

Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.

Protéger l'habitat naturel est crucial pour les papillons.

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.

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 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

provoquer des nausées

Meaning

To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.

Example

The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.

La nourriture avariée l'a rendu nauséeux rapidement.

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.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

non trivial

Meaning

Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.

Example

Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.

Résoudre l'équation s'est avéré être une tâche non triviale.

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.

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 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 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

nébuleuse

Meaning

A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.

Example

The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.

La nébuleuse d'Orion est l'une des plus brillantes dans le ciel.

C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

Nymphe

Meaning

a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology

Example

The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.

La nymphe de l'eau est apparue près du lac illuminé par la lune.

B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

surnom

Meaning

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

Example

His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.

Son surnom est 'Tigre' car il est très courageux.

A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

désagréable

Meaning

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

Example

He made a nasty comment about her dress.

Il a fait un commentaire désagréable sur sa robe.

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.

B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

du nord

Meaning

relating to the north or situated in the north

Example

The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.

La partie nord du pays est connue pour son climat froid.

B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

informer

Meaning

to inform someone officially about something

Example

The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.

Le manager informera le personnel du changement d'horaire.

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

néo-darwinisme

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

Le néo-darwinisme combine la théorie de la sélection naturelle de Darwin avec la génétique moderne.

C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

naïveté

Meaning

The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.

Example

Her naivety made her trust people too easily.

Sa naïveté l'a rendue à faire confiance aux gens trop facilement.

C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

Meaning

a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States

Example

He found a nickel on the ground.

Il a trouvé un nickel par terre.

C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

noblesse; rang élevé

Meaning

the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank

Example

He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.

Il a montré une grande noblesse en pardonnant à ses ennemis.

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.

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.

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.

C2 noun /niːp/

neap

marée basse

Meaning

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

Example

During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.

Pendant une marée basse, le changement du niveau de l'eau est minimal.

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.

C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

neurotransmetteurs

Meaning

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Example

Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.

La sérotonine et la dopamine sont des neurotransmetteurs clés qui affectent l'humeur.

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numérique

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

Le rapport fournit des données numériques sur la croissance de la population.

C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

Example

She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

évasif

Meaning

Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.

Example

She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.

Elle a donné une réponse évasive lorsqu'on lui a demandé ses projets d'avenir.

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.

C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

fleur de narcisse

Meaning

A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.

Example

A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.

Un narcisse a fleuri dans le jardin au printemps.

C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

bouquet de fleurs

Meaning

a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration

Example

She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.

Elle a porté un bouquet de roses fraîches à la cérémonie.

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.

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.

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.

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 ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

nanotechnologie

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

La nanotechnologie fait progresser les traitements médicaux.

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

de nos jours

Meaning

At the present time; in contrast with the past.

Example

Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.

De nos jours, beaucoup de gens préfèrent faire leurs achats en ligne.

A1 adjective /njuː/

new

nouveau

Meaning

recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before

Example

He bought a new car yesterday.

Il a acheté une nouvelle voiture hier.

B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

quartier

Meaning

a district or area around or near a particular place

Example

I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.

J'ai grandi dans un quartier calme.

B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

organisation à but non lucratif

Meaning

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

Example

She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.

Elle travaille pour une organisation à but non lucratif qui aide les enfants.

C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

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.

C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

formation de nouvelles cellules nerveuses

Meaning

The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.

Example

Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.

Les scientifiques étudient la neurogénèse pour comprendre la santé du cerveau.

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.

A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

normalement

Meaning

in the usual way; under normal circumstances

Example

I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.

Je me réveille normalement à 7h chaque jour.