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B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

midi
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
La réunion commencera à midi.
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

répertoire
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
J'ai besoin de trouver un plombier dans l'annuaire téléphonique.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

orbite
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
Le satellite maintient son orbite autour de la Terre.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

de manière appropriée
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Elle était habillée de manière appropriée pour l'événement.
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

tissu
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
Le tailleur a utilisé du tissu en soie pour fabriquer la robe.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

prémonition
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
La chute soudaine des prix des actions a été vue comme une prémonition de problèmes économiques.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

intrépide
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
Le voyageur intrépide a exploré la jungle seul.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

accuser
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
Les preuves semblaient accuser le suspect dans le crime.
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

idyllique et magnifique
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
Ils ont apprécié des vacances idylliques au bord de la mer.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

mutabilité
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
La mutabilité des tendances de la mode rend difficile le suivi.
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

retour
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Elle a demandé à son professeur des retours sur son essai.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

tension
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
La date limite a créé beaucoup de tension au bureau.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

paysage deltaïque
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Le Bangladesh possède un paysage deltaïque unique.
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

endocrine
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
Le système endocrinien régule le métabolisme et la croissance.
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

inflexibilité
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
L’inflexibilité des règles a causé des retards inutiles.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Le fermier possède cinq acres de terre fertile.
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

glucide
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
Le riz et les pommes de terre sont riches en glucides.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

souvenir
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Elle a gardé le billet comme un souvenir de leur premier concert ensemble.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

perturbation
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
L'annonce a causé une perturbation sur les marchés financiers.
B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

carreau
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
Le sol de la cuisine est couvert de carreaux en céramique.
C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

de plus
Meaning
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
Example
He is kind and generous, and wise forby.
Il est gentil et généreux, et de plus sage.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

protestation
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
La protestation des travailleurs contre le traitement injuste a été ignorée.
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

résident
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
Elle est résidente de cette ville depuis plus de dix ans.
C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

situation difficile
Meaning
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.
Perdre les deux emplois l'a mis dans une situation financière difficile.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

atteint
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La région a atteint des progrès remarquables.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

changement
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
Le changement est inévitable pour la croissance.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

en forme de plume
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
La structure de la feuille de fougère est en forme de plume.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

inchangable; fixe;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
Les lois de la physique sont des principes inchangables qui gouvernent l'univers.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

instable; tremblant; peu fiable; faible
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Sa voix était tremblante de nervosité.
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

guérir
Meaning
to cure; to become healthy again
Example
Time will heal all wounds.
Le temps guérira toutes les blessures.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

boîte à savon
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Elle a acheté une belle boîte à savon pour la salle de bain.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

antienne
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
Le chœur a chanté l'antienne avant de commencer l'hymne principal.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

disciplinaire
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
L'entreprise a pris des mesures disciplinaires contre l'employé.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/

instead

à la place de
Meaning
As an alternative or substitute.
Example
She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.
Elle n'a pas acheté la robe; à la place, elle a choisi une paire de chaussures.
C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

bonheur
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

produit
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
L'entreprise a lancé un nouveau produit sur le marché.
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

répondre
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
Elle répond rapidement aux e-mails.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

collant
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Le bonbon est trop collant pour être mangé à la main.
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

éthique
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
Les considérations éthiques guident les décisions.
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

malade
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
Le patient malade a commencé à se rétablir lentement après le traitement.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

homme à tout faire
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Il travaillait comme un factotum, s'occupant à la fois des tâches administratives et de maintenance.
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 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

dégénérescence
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
La dégénérescence des cellules cérébrales conduit à un déclin cognitif.
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

inaugurer
Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
Le maire inaugurera le nouveau pont demain.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

bonheur
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

grand-mère
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Ma grand-mère fait des gâteaux délicieux.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

commentaire entre parenthèses
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
Il a ajouté un commentaire entre parenthèses pendant la conférence.
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

passager
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
Le bus peut transporter trente passagers.
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

immaturité
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
Son immaturité a rendu la gestion des responsabilités difficile.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

illusoir
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
Ses promesses se sont révélées être illusoires et peu fiables.
A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

meubles
Meaning
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
Example
The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.
Le salon était rempli de beaux meubles en bois.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

lune
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
La pleine lune brille intensément dans le ciel nocturne
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

mortalité
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Les progrès de la médecine ont considérablement réduit la mortalité infantile.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

ajouter des notes ou des commentaires
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Le professeur a demandé aux élèves d'annoter le poème avec leurs interprétations.
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

plus-que-parfait
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
Quand elle est arrivée, il avait déjà terminé ses devoirs, montrant le plus-que-parfait.
A1 noun /striːt/

street

rue
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
Il marchait dans la rue jusqu'au parc.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

altération non autorisée
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
Altérer des preuves est une infraction criminelle.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

audace
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Son audace à remettre en question l'autorité était admirable.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

serviteur
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
Le serviteur a ouvert la porte pour les invités.
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

protectionnisme
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
Le protectionnisme du gouvernement a aidé les entreprises locales à se développer.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

décorer
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
La salle a été décorée de fleurs pour le mariage.
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

impasse
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
Les négociations ont atteint un impasse après que les deux parties aient refusé de faire des compromis.
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

votre
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
Votre livre est sur la table.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

magicien
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Le magicien a sorti un lapin de son chapeau.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

royal
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La famille royale a assisté à la cérémonie.
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

acné
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
Un nettoyage régulier et une alimentation équilibrée peuvent aider à réduire l'acné.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

mépris
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Elle le regarda avec mépris.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

décevoir
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
Le mauvais service déçoit de nombreux clients.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

bruit, fracas
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
Le fracas des cloches de l'église remplissait la place du village.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiscriminément
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
L'entreprise a licencié les employés indifféremment sans prendre en compte leur performance.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

fortune; chance; richesse
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Il a fait sa fortune en investissant judicieusement dans des entreprises technologiques.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

prudent; vigilant; attentif
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
Sois prudent en traversant la rue pendant les heures de pointe.
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

encre
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
Le vieux stylo a perdu de l'encre sur sa chemise blanche pendant la réunion.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

saper
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
Les critiques constantes peuvent saper la confiance d'un enfant.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

nation la plus vulnérable
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Le Bangladesh est l'un des pays les plus vulnérables aux changements climatiques.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

orateur
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
Le célèbre orateur a prononcé un discours inspirant.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

automne
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
Les arbres sont magnifiques en automne, avec des feuilles colorées qui tombent.
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

irrigation
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
Les systèmes d'irrigation améliorent les rendements des cultures dans les régions sèches.
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

pendant
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
Je me suis endormi pendant le film.
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

audace; volonté de prendre des risques
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
L'audace du grimpeur a impressionné tout le monde au camp de base.
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

concernant
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
La décision concernant la réunion sera prise demain.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

reconnaître
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Elle a reconnu son erreur et s'est excusée.
A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

gris
Meaning
having a color between black and white
Example
The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.
Les nuages gris ont indiqué que la pluie arrivait.
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

mineur de charbon
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
Le mineur de charbon a passé de longues heures sous terre à extraire du charbon.
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.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

gardénia
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
Le buisson de gardénia a produit de belles fleurs blanches avec un parfum charmant.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

audace ou impudence
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Il a eu l'audace de mentir même lorsqu'il a été pris la main dans le sac.
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

éviter le travail
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
Il a été accusé d'éviter le travail pendant que le reste de l'équipe travaillait dur.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

fallacieux
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
Elle a donné une excuse fallacieuse pour ne pas assister à la réunion.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

entraîneur
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
L'entraîneur de fitness m'a aidé à améliorer ma posture.
B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

graphismes
Meaning
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
Example
The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.
Le site utilise des graphismes impressionnants pour attirer les visiteurs.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

moraliste; qui donne des leçons
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
Ses remarques moralisatrices ont agacé le public.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

instable
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
L'économie instable a rendu les gens inquiets au sujet de leurs emplois.
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

sol
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Les enfants ont joué sur le sol près de la maison.
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

or ou argent en vrac
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
La banque conserve de l'or en vrac dans ses coffres.
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

flirter
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
Il était connu pour flirter avec de nombreuses femmes en ville.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

préjudicié
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Il était préjugé contre les personnes d'autres régions.
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

antithèse
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
L'amour est l'antithèse de la haine.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

papetier
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
Le stationnaire a recommandé les meilleurs stylos pour les examens.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

sourire
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Elle a souri lorsqu'elle a vu le cadeau.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

amélioration
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
L'entreprise a connu une amélioration des ventes le dernier trimestre.
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

parroquial
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
Sa vision paroissiale l'a empêché de comprendre les problèmes mondiaux.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

égoïstement
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Il a pris tous les cookies égoïstement.
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

compromis
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
Il y a toujours un compromis entre le prix et la qualité.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

continence
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Il a pratiqué la continence pour maintenir son attention sur ses études.
B2 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

éducateur
Meaning
a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor
Example
She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.
Elle est une éducatrice dévouée qui inspire ses étudiants chaque jour.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

magicien
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Le magicien a réalisé des tours de magie impressionnants.
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

sec; sans humidité ou liquide; sans intérêt ni excitation
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
Le désert a un climat très sec.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

imminent
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Les nuages sombres ont signalé qu'une tempête était imminente.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

savane (avec des arbres éparpillés)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Les girafes broutaient sur les arbres d'acacia à travers la large savane.
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

courant d air
Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
Elle a referme la fenetre pour ne pas laisser entrer le courant d air froid.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

chapitre
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Je viens de terminer le premier chapitre du roman.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

moustiquaire
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
Nous utilisons un moustiquaire pour nous protéger des piqûres d'insectes.
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

cliché
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
Le discours était rempli de vieux clichés qui n'ont pas réussi à inspirer l'audience.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

malapropisme
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Il est célèbre pour son malapropisme lorsqu'il parle en public.
B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

invention
Meaning
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
Example
The invention revolutionized communication.
L'invention a révolutionné la communication.
C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

se soucier
Meaning
To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
Example
He does not reck the dangers of his actions.
Il ne se soucie pas des dangers de ses actions.
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

avec colère
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
Elle a nié les accusations avec colère.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

vapeur
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
La bouilloire fumait sur la cuisinière.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

accrocher
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Il a attrapé le poisson avec succès.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

éducatif
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
Le voyage était une expérience éducative.