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C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

omniscient
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
Le narrateur dans le roman semble être omniscient, connaissant toutes les pensées des personnages.
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

inhabitable
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
L'urbanisation rapide peut rendre les villes inhabitables.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

incompréhensible
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
Le cours du professeur était tellement rapide qu'il est devenu incompréhensible.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

pollution
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
La pollution industrielle nuit à la vie marine.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

méthode
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Elle a développé une nouvelle méthode pour résoudre les problèmes mathématiques.
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

calibration
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
La précision d'une balance dépend d'une calibration régulière.
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

petit pain
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
J'ai acheté des pains frais à la boulangerie ce matin.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

paresse
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Sa paresse l'a empêché d'atteindre ses objectifs.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries est une entreprise de semi-conducteurs leader.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

putréfier
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
La viande a commencé à pourrir sous la chaleur.
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

multifacette
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
L'approche multifacette du problème a abouti à des solutions innovantes.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignité, honneur, respect de soi
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
Malgré les difficultés, elle a maintenu sa dignité tout au long de l'épreuve.
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

postprandial
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
Il est allé faire une promenade postprandiale après le dîner.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

insertion
Meaning
the action of inserting something into something else
Example
The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.
L'insertion des nouvelles données a été complétée avec succès.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

copieux
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
Elle a pris des notes copieuses pendant la conférence.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

incapacité
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
Son incapacité mentale l'a empêché de prendre des décisions importantes.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

locataire
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
Le propriétaire a rencontré le nouveau locataire pour signer le contrat de location.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

ajourner
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
Le juge a décidé de reporter l'audience jusqu'à la semaine prochaine.
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

crédo
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
L'honnêteté a toujours été le crédo central de sa vie.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

à carreaux
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
Il a eu une carrière à carreaux avec de nombreux hauts et bas.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

marge
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Veuillez écrire vos notes dans la marge de la page.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

scission
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
Le parti politique a subi une scission en raison de différends idéologiques.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

pigment
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
L'artiste a mélangé différents pigments pour créer la teinte parfaite de bleu.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

avortement
Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
Le débat sur l'avortement continue de diviser l'opinion publique.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

bonheur
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

aspect
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
Un aspect important de la santé est l'exercice régulier.
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

sauvegarde
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
De nouvelles sauvegardes ont été mises en place pour prévenir les violations de données.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

signature
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Veuillez mettre votre signature au bas du document.
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.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

fardeau / obstacle
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
La dette peut devenir un fardeau sérieux dans la vie.
A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

confondre
Meaning
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
Example
The complex instructions confused the students.
Les instructions complexes ont dérouté les étudiants.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

vérité
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
Le journaliste a vérifié la véracité du rapport.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

diminuer
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Avec le temps, son influence dans l'entreprise a commencé à diminuer.
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

chômage
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
Le taux de chômage a augmenté de manière significative cette année.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admettre formellement quelqu'un dans une position, organisation ou bureau
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Elle a été admise dans la société d'honneur de l'université.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

authentifier
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
La banque utilise une technologie avancée pour authentifier les transactions en ligne.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

chercher
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Il a décidé de chercher des conseils auprès de son mentor.
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

science des sols
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
La pédologie aide les scientifiques à comprendre la fertilité du sol.
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

soutenir, renforcer
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
Les valeurs fortes soutiennent une société saine.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

culte
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Le culte suivait leur leader avec grande dévotion.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagoniser
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Ses remarques impolies n'ont servi qu'à antagoniser ses collègues.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

chromatique
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
L'artiste a utilisé une palette chromatique pour créer des contrastes vibrants.
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.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

annuler un ordre
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
Le général a annulé les ordres précédents immédiatement.
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

efficacement
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
Elle a réussi à terminer la tâche efficacement dans les délais.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

officier de justice
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
L'officier de justice a demandé à tout le monde de se lever lorsque le juge est entré dans la salle d'audience.
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

blague, farce
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
Il a apprécié une blague inoffensive avec ses amis.
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

fenugrec
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Les graines de fenugrec ont un goût légèrement amer et sont couramment utilisées dans la cuisine indienne.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

audience
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
L'audience a applaudi bruyamment après la performance.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

urgent
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
Le gestionnaire a dû gérer plusieurs problèmes urgents en même temps.
C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

immersion
Meaning
Complete engagement in an environment or experience.
Example
Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.
L'immersion dans les jeux en réalité virtuelle fait sentir aux utilisateurs qu'ils sont à l'intérieur du monde virtuel.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

bord; limite; seuil
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Elle était sur le point de pleurer.
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

fruit
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
La mangue est mon fruit préféré.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

inverse; opposé
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
Il existe une relation inverse entre le prix et la demande.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

médiocre
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
Le film était divertissant mais dans l'ensemble médiocre.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

attentionné; prévenant
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
Il est toujours attentionné envers les sentiments des autres.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

se vautrer
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
il s'est vautré devant son patron pour éviter la punition.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

suivi des progrès
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
Un suivi régulier des progrès aide à atteindre des objectifs à long terme.
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

bruyamment
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
Il a parlé bruyamment pour que tout le monde l'entende.
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

œuf
Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
Ce matin, j'ai mangé des œufs brouillés au petit-déjeuner.
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

citation judiciaire
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
Le témoin a reçu une citation judiciaire pour comparaître au tribunal la semaine prochaine.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

spirituel; amusant
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
Sa réponse spirituelle à la question du critique a impressionné toute l'audience.
C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

échec
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
Le nouveau film a échoué au box-office.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

message
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
J'ai reçu ton message et je répondrai bientôt.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

au lit
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Elle est restée au lit toute la journée à cause de la maladie.
B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

brouillard
Meaning
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility
Example
Dense fog covered the highway this morning.
Un épais brouillard a couvert l'autoroute ce matin.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modifiable; réglable;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Cette chaise a une hauteur ajustable.
A1 verb /juːz/

use

utiliser
Meaning
to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of
Example
I use my computer for work and entertainment.
J'utilise mon ordinateur pour travailler et me divertir.
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

harceler, attaquer
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
L'armée a harcelé l'ennemi avec des raids soudains.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

intellect
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
Son intellect est admiré par tous ses collègues.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

avant-poste
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
Les soldats étaient stationnés dans un avant-poste éloigné.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

équilibré
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Il a maintenu un tempérament équable tout au long de la crise.
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

sécréter
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Le pancréas sécrète de l'insuline pour réguler le taux de sucre dans le sang.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

doloureux
Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
Il a parlé sur un ton doloureux après la perte.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

imperméable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
La veste est imperméable à la pluie.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

inapproprié; incorrect; inadapté
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
Il serait inapproprié de discuter de sujets personnels lors d'une réunion d'affaires.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

mutation, changement génétique
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Les scientifiques ont découvert une mutation génétique qui a causé le trouble.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

rusé
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
C'est un homme politique rusé qui manipule les gens pour le pouvoir.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

galaxies
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
Les galaxies lointaines détiennent des indices sur l'univers primitif.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

aumônier
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
L'aumônier de l'armée a offert des prières avant la bataille.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

perruche
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
La perruche verte a appris à dire bonjour.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

voisin; du côté
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mon voisin est très amical et serviable.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

réticent
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
Le témoin était réticent à propos de ce qu'il avait vu.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

spirale
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
L'escalier en spirale menait à l'étage supérieur.
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

divergence
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
Les divergences dans les règlements retardent les progrès.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

personne impulsive
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Il est tellement impulsif qu'il commence souvent des disputes.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

lampe
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Elle a allumé la lampe de lecture pour éclairer son livre.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

mettre en danger
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
La conduite imprudente peut mettre la vie des autres en danger.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

irréversible
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
Les dommages causés par le feu étaient irréversibles.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

inquisition
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
Le journaliste a fait face à une inquisition de la part du panel sur ses sources.
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.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

haricot
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Nous avons planté des haricots verts dans notre jardin de légumes ce printemps.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginaire; fictif; irréel
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
L'enfant avait un ami imaginaire avec lequel elle parlait tous les jours.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

spectaculaire
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
Le lancement du vaisseau spatial a été un événement spectaculaire.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

enclume en fer
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Le forgeron a placé le fer chaud sur l'enclume.
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

avorter; annuler
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
Le pilote a décidé d’avorter la mission à cause du mauvais temps.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

innombrable
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
Il y a d'innombrables étoiles dans le ciel nocturne.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

appeler, convoquer
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
Le roi convoqua ses conseillers au tribunal.
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 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

interpoler
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
L'éditeur a interpolé un paragraphe manquant dans le manuscrit.
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

apaiser
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
La musique douce a endormi le bébé.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

bonheur
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

imaginer
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Elle imagine un monde où tout le monde a un accès égal à l'éducation.
B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

pratique
Meaning
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
Example
A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.
Une approche pratique est nécessaire pour résoudre des problèmes complexes.
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

habitudes atomiques
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
Développer des habitudes atomiques mène à un succès à long terme.
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.
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

myopie, vision à court terme
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
La stratégie myope de l'entreprise a conduit à des pertes à long terme.
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

inégalité
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
Le thème de l'inégalité est important tout au long de l'histoire.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

académie
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Il s'est inscrit dans une académie militaire.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

vernis
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
Le charpentier a verni la table pour lui donner une finition brillante.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

incompatibilité
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
Le projet a échoué à cause de l’incompatibilité entre les deux systèmes logiciels.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

clavicule
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Il a cassé sa clavicule dans l'accident.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

prime
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Elle a reçu une prime de fin d'année pour ses excellentes performances au travail.
C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

gémissement; plainte
Meaning
a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly
Example
The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.
Le cri de l'enfant pouvait être entendu dans toute la maison.
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

opposant
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
L'opposant a exprimé ses préoccupations lors de la réunion municipale.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

photographie ancienne
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
Le musée a exposé un daguérotype rare d'Abraham Lincoln.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

incrédulité
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
Elle le regarda avec incrédulité après avoir entendu l'histoire étrange.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

intolérance
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Son intolérance l'empêchait d'accepter les personnes ayant des croyances différentes.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

améliorer
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Les nouvelles politiques visent à améliorer les conditions de vie des pauvres.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

poivron
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Ajoutez des poivrons rouges et verts pour rendre le plat coloré et nutritif.
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.