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C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

novellette
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
L'auteur a publié une novellette en avant-première de sa prochaine série.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

nihiliste
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Il a été qualifié de nihiliste pour avoir rejeté toutes les normes sociales.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
Le criminel a gagné de la notoriété pour ses évasions audacieuses.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

couvent
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
Elle a décidé de rejoindre le couvent pour consacrer sa vie à la pratique spirituelle.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

non-combattant
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Les travailleurs de la Croix-Rouge ont été traités comme des non-combattants dans le conflit.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

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.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

futile
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Ses efforts étaient futiles et n'ont pas changé le résultat.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

nécessairement; inévitablement;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Les gens riches ne sont pas nécessairement heureux.
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

peignoir léger en soie
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
Elle portait un peignoir en soie avant de se coucher.
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.
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 /nʌn/

Nun

nonne
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
La nonne enseignait à l'école catholique locale.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numineux
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
Le temple avait une atmosphère numineuse qui inspirait l'émerveillement.
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

reine de la nuit
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Les fleurs de la reine de la nuit ont rempli le jardin de leur douce fragrance.
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

lettre d'information
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
L'entreprise envoie une newsletter hebdomadaire à ses employés.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

ennemi / rival
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
Pendant des années, il considérait son collègue comme son ennemi.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

voisin
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Ils ont visité un village voisin pour le festival.
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

nécessité
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
La gestion des déchets est une nécessité pour la durabilité environnementale.
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.
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

nation
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
La nation a célébré son jour d'indépendance avec fierté.
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.
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.
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 /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

nominé
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
Elle a été la nominée pour le prix de la meilleure actrice.
A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

non
Meaning
used to make a word or phrase negative
Example
I do not like spicy food.
Je n'aime pas la nourriture épicée.
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.
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.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

à l'échelle nationale
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campagne a reçu un soutien à l'échelle nationale.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

déconcerté
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
Il est resté déconcerté par la remarque étrange.
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

négligence
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
L'accident a été causé par la négligence du conducteur.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nourriture
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
Une bonne nutrition est essentielle pour le développement des enfants.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

relatif à la neurocience
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
La recherche neuroscientifique aide à comprendre la rétention de la mémoire.
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.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

pointe de stylo
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Il a plongé la pointe du stylo dans l'encre avant d'écrire.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

nationalité
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Sa nationalité est canadienne, bien qu'elle soit née en France.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

naturellement
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Elle excelle naturellement en mathématiques.
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.
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 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.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

presque; presque;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
J'ai presque raté le bus ce matin.
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

neveu
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
Mon neveu étudie à l’université.
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 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 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.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

nausée
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
Le mouvement du bateau a causé une nausée sévère.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

forces navales
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
Les forces navales ont protégé la côte du pays contre les attaques ennemies
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

nouveauté
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
La nouveauté de l'invention a attiré les investisseurs.
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

niche de marché, segment spécialisé, marché cible
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
Trouver le bon créneau est essentiel pour réussir dans les affaires.
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 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

inutile
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
L'argument était inutile et aurait pu être évité.
C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

nationalisation
Meaning
The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.
Example
The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.
La nationalisation des banques visait à stabiliser l'économie.
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 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

négation
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
La théorie repose sur la négation des croyances traditionnelles.
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 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

négociable
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
Le salaire offert est négociable.
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

négatif
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
Elle avait une attitude négative concernant le projet à venir.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurologique
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
La méditation a des effets neurologiques positifs sur la santé mentale.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Normand
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Les Normands ont conquis l'Angleterre en 1066.
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.
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.
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 /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.
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

novembre
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
Novembre est souvent frais et calme avant le début de l’hiver.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

relatif aux lois de Newton
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
Le scientifique a expliqué les lois du mouvement newtoniennes.
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 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.
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.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

décontenancer
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
La question inattendue sembla décontenancer l'orateur.
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.
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 /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.
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.
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

nécrose
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
Le médecin a expliqué que la blessure du patient montrait des signes de nécrose.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nomade
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
La tribu menait un mode de vie nomade.
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.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

neuf
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Elle a neuf livres dans sa collection.
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

narratif; descriptif; racontant une histoire
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
La structure narrative du roman était assez complexe.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

nécrologie
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
Le journal a publié une nécrologie des personnalités notables décédées cette année.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

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 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

non verbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
Les indices non verbaux jouent un rôle crucial dans la communication efficace.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

relatif à la naissance
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
Elle est retournée dans son village natal après de nombreuses années.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

avare
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Il était trop avare pour laisser un pourboire décent.