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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 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

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

neurofeedback

une technique qui utilise les activités cérébrales en temps réel pour enseigner l'autorégulation de la fonction cérébrale
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
Le neurofeedback améliore la performance cognitive et la relaxation.
C1 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.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

remède inefficace
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
Le plan du politicien a été rejeté comme un simple remède pour un problème complexe.
C2 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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

hocher la tête
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
Elle a hoché la tête en signe d'accord avec la proposition.
B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

nomination
Meaning
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
Example
Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.
Sa nomination pour le prix a surpris tout le monde.
B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

naviguer
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
Le GPS aide à naviguer sur des itinéraires complexes.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

carnet
Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
Elle a ouvert son carnet pour noter quelques idees.
B2 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.
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.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

soins, encouragement, développement
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
Un environnement nurturing aide les enfants à s'épanouir.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

espiègle
Meaning
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
Example
The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.
L'enfant espiègle a dessiné sur les murs avec des crayons.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

nature. caractère.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
La nature calme de l'environnement aide à la guérison.
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.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

personne sans importance; quelque chose qui n'existe pas
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Il se sentait comme une non-entité dans la grande entreprise.
C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

néophyte
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
En tant que néophyte en programmation, elle demandait souvent des conseils à son mentor.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

nectarine (variété de pêche à peau lisse)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Elle a acheté un panier de nectarines fraîches au marché.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

connexion; lien;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Il existe un lien clair entre l'éducation et le développement économique.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

nuancé
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
Son analyse du roman était très nuancée.
A2 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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

inférieur
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
Ils ont exploré les régions inférieures de la grotte.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

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

nutrient

nutriment
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
Les plantes absorbent des nutriments du sol pour se développer.
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.
C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

nef centrale de l'église
Meaning
the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation
Example
The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.
Le chœur a chanté magnifiquement dans la nef de l'église.
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.
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 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

néfaste, criminel ou moralement mauvais
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
La police a découvert un complot néfaste pour tromper les investisseurs.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

naval
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
Le pays a investi massivement dans la défense navale.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

encoche
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Il a fait une encoche sur le bâton pour marquer les jours.
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

à but non lucratif
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
Elle travaille pour une organisation à but non lucratif qui offre une éducation gratuite.
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

soigner
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
Elle a soigné sa mère malade jusqu'à ce qu'elle se rétablisse.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

nutriment
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
Le sol fournit du nutriment aux plantes.
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

jamais
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
Je n'ai jamais vu un coucher de soleil aussi beau.
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.
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 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 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 /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

expression négative
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Ses continuelles expressions négatives ont découragé l'équipe.
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.
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

ni
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
Il n'a pas appelé, ni il n'a envoyé de message.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

nubile
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
Le village célébrait le festival avec ses jeunes filles nubiles dansant.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

normalité
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Après l'inondation, la ville a eu du mal à retrouver un sentiment de normalité.
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

norme; standard; règle; tradition
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
Travailler tard est devenu la norme dans cette entreprise.
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 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 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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

narrer
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Elle va narrer les événements de son voyage au public.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

nutrition
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
Une bonne nutrition est essentielle pour une vie saine.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

novice
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
En tant que conducteur novice, elle était très prudente sur la route.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

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

Nose ring

anneau de nez
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Elle a obtenu un petit anneau en or pour son anniversaire.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

déficience en nutriments
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
La déficience en nutriments dans le sol peut réduire la productivité des cultures.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

agile
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
Les pas agiles de la danseuse ont impressionné le 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.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

cravate
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Il a ajusté sa cravate avant la réunion importante.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

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

neolithic

néolithique
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Les communautés néolithiques ont commencé à pratiquer l'agriculture et à apprivoiser des animaux.
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.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

nommer
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Ils ont décidé de nommer leur bébé Sarah.
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 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

inexistant
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
La preuve supposée s'est avérée inexistante.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

chic
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Il avait l'air très chic dans son nouveau costume.
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

clou
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
Il a enfoncé le clou dans le panneau de bois.
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 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

névrose
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Sa névrose a rendu les interactions sociales difficiles.
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

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

Noisily

bruyamment
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Les enfants jouaient bruyamment dans la cour de récréation.
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

annuler, nier
Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
Les nouvelles preuves annuleront les affirmations faites précédemment.
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

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

north

nord
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Nous avons voyagé vers le nord pour atteindre les montagnes.
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Gouvernement dirigé par des fonctionnaires inexpérimentés ou nouveaux
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
La révolution soudaine a conduit à une néocratie avec des dirigeants inexpérimentés.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

sans nom; anonyme; inconnu; non identifié
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
La peur sans nom le hantait toute la nuit.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

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