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B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

excursion
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Ils ont fait une belle excursion à la plage le week-end dernier.
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

arracher de force
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
La police a dû arracher l'arme des mains du suspect.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

conformation
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
Le scientifique a étudié la conformation moléculaire de la protéine.
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

affliction
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
La pauvreté est une affliction courante dans de nombreuses parties du monde.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

lunatique
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
Le conducteur conduisait comme un lunatique sur l'autoroute.
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

prétention excessive, vanité
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Son gazouillement sans fin le rendait impopulaire parmi ses pairs.
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

gratitude
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
La gratitude envers les martyrs est un devoir moral.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

peu aimable
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
Le propriétaire du magasin semblait peu aimable envers les nouveaux clients.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

junte militaire
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
La junte a pris le pouvoir après le coup d'État.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

déclencher
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
La pollution de l'air déclenche des maladies chroniques.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

merde
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Le chien a causé un désordre en laissant sa merde par terre.
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

poupée / personne stupide
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
Le tailleur a utilisé une poupée pour exposer la robe.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

bosse
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
L'accident a laissé une bosse dans la porte de la voiture.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

avancées
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Les avancées scientifiques favorisent l'innovation mondiale.
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

franchise
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
Sa franchise pendant la réunion a impressionné tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

de mauvaise nature
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
Il a fait une remarque de mauvaise nature à propos de son collègue.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

conseil
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
Le conseil municipal a voté pour améliorer les transports publics.
C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

venger
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
Il a juré de venger la mort de son frère.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

ressource
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
L'eau est une ressource naturelle vitale.
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

adjectif
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
L’adjectif ajoute des informations au nom.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

sirène
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
La petite fille adorait les histoires de sirènes vivant sous la mer.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relatif au lait ou à l'acide lactique
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Un exercice intense peut entraîner une accumulation d'acide lactique dans les muscles.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

pestilentiel
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
L'atmosphère pestilentielle du marais rendait les gens malades.
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

patience
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
La patience est essentielle lorsqu'on poursuit de grands objectifs.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

conduite
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
Elle adore conduire le long de la côte pendant le week-end.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

corroder
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Les tuyaux en fer se sont corrodés au fil du temps à cause de l'exposition à l'eau.
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

saisir / avare
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
L'enfant saisissait fermement la main de sa mère.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

sacré; dédié à Dieu ou à des fins religieuses; moralement et spirituellement excellent
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
Le sanctuaire sacré attire des milliers de pèlerins chaque année.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

dispositifs portables
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Les dispositifs portables aident à surveiller le rythme cardiaque et l'activité physique.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

relatif à un tombeau, lugubre
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
La maison abandonnée avait un silence sepulcral.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

biodiversité
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Les forêts tropicales abritent une grande biodiversité.
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 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

bonheur
Meaning
A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.
Example
She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

faire allusion
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
Le professeur a fait allusion à Shakespeare pendant la conférence.
B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

tueur
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
La police a attrapé le tueur hier soir.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

propriétaire
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
La propriétaire sympathique a fourni des serviettes fraîches et nous a fait visiter l'appartement.
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

fleur
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
Les papillons sont attirés par les fleurs colorées.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

artificiel, forcé
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
Son discours semblait forcé et préparé.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

incohérence
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
Son discours était plein d'incohérences et difficile à suivre.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

timide; craintif
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Elle était trop timide pour parler en public.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

sondeur
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
Le sondeur a prédit un résultat électoral serré.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

relatif à la correction des déformations osseuses ou musculaires
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
Elle a consulté un chirurgien orthopédique pour sa douleur au dos.
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

folie
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
Sa constante folie a rendu la réunion difficile à prendre au sérieux.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

compréhension
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
La lecture améliore le vocabulaire et les compétences de compréhension.
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

quoi que ce soit
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
Tu peux choisir ce que tu veux.
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.
C1 noun /ˈek.saɪl/

Exile

exil
Meaning
the state of being barred from one's native country; enforced removal from one's homeland
Example
The political leader was forced into exile after the military coup.
Le leader politique a été contraint à l'exil après le coup d'état militaire.
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

économiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
L'entreprise essaie de fonctionner de manière plus économique cette année.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

optimal, le plus favorable
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
La température optimale pour la croissance des plantes est d'environ 25°C.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

pendant que
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Elle lisait pendant qu'elle attendait le bus.
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

spécialement
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
Ce cadeau a été spécialement fait pour toi.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

concurrent, simultané, qui se produit en même temps
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
La conférence avait des sessions concurrentes sur divers sujets.
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

viande
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
Nous avons acheté de la viande fraîche à la boucherie.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

financier
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Il a pris une décision financière avisée en investissant judicieusement.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

confiné
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
Le prisonnier était confiné dans sa cellule pendant 23 heures par jour.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

bagarre chaotique
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Une bagarre chaotique a éclaté pendant le match de football.
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

répit
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
Le week-end a offert un répit bienvenu du travail.
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

tricycle
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
L'enfant a monté son tricycle dans le parc.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

capricieux
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
Le marché boursier peut être capricieux, changeant de manière spectaculaire sans avertissement.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

définitivement
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Je participerai définitivement à la réunion demain.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

ixora
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
Les buissons d'ixora rouges brillants bordaient le chemin menant au jardin tropical.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

outils numériques
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Les écoles intègrent des outils numériques pour améliorer l'apprentissage.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

inné ou naturel
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Elle a un talent inné pour la musique.
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

aggraver
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
Gratter l'éruption ne fera qu'aggraver la condition.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

membre du jury
Meaning
a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
Example
The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.
Le membre du jury a écouté attentivement le témoignage du témoin.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

réparable
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
Les dommages à la voiture étaient graves mais encore réparables.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Capsule. Un petit étui soluble en gélatine contenant une dose de médicament, à avaler entière.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Les capsules contiennent des environnements contrôlés.
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

poitrine; coffre
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
Le médecin a écouté sa poitrine avec un stéthoscope.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

assonant
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
Le poème est rempli de mots assonants qui créent un rythme musical.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

martinet
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
Le martinet a construit son nid sous le pont.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

tranquillité
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Elle a apprécié la tranquillité de la campagne après des années passées en ville.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

bonheur
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

le plus grand
Meaning
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
Example
He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Il est considéré comme l'un des plus grands leaders de tous les temps.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

équipage
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
L'équipage du navire a travaillé sans relâche pendant la tempête.
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

facteur
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
Le temps est un facteur important dans la production des cultures.
C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

corroboration
Meaning
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
Example
The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.
Les documents ont fourni une forte corroboration de ses affirmations.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

équilibre
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
L'équilibre entre les pouvoirs prévient les conflits.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

censurer
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
Le gouvernement a tenté de censurer le film controversé.
C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

tensile
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
La résistance à la traction du matériau est cruciale pour le projet de construction.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

tache de rousseur
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Son visage était couvert de jolies taches de rousseur qui apparaissaient chaque été.
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

duo
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
Ils ont chanté un magnifique duo ensemble sur scène.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

électrolytes
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
Les électrolytes aident à maintenir l'équilibre des fluides dans le corps.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

durer plus longtemps que
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
Le vieux château a duré plus longtemps que de nombreuses générations.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

précaution
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Les chercheurs ont émis une mise en garde concernant la pêche insoutenable.
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

récompense
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
Il a reçu une récompense pour avoir rendu le portefeuille perdu.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

exalter
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
Le professeur a exalté le dévouement et le travail acharné de l'étudiant.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

contrepoint
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Son attitude calme était un contrepoint à sa colère.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

rhéteur
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
Le rhéteur a captivé l'auditoire avec son éloquence.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

extraordinaire; remarquable;
Meaning
very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected
Example
The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.
La performance du magicien était extraordinaire et a laissé tout le monde émerveillé
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

impliqué
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
Elle était profondément impliquée dans le service communautaire.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

imputer
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
Ils ont imputé le succès de l'entreprise à un bon leadership.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

choléra
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
Le village a connu une épidémie de choléra après l'inondation.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

pharmacopée
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
Le médecin a consulté la pharmacopée pour vérifier la dose correcte du médicament.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

temporairement
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
La route est fermée temporairement pour des réparations.
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

abîme
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
Les grimpeurs ont regardé dans l'abîme sombre en dessous.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Le brigadier a inspecté les troupes avant le défilé.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

désir ardent
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Elle avait un désir ardent de chocolat tard dans la nuit.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

installation
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
L'installation du câble sous-marin est presque terminée.
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

régénération
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
La régénération du sol est nécessaire pour une agriculture durable.
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

chagrin
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
Elle a quitté la pièce dans le chagrin après avoir oublié ses répliques.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

approuver
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
Le comité approuvera la nouvelle politique demain.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

mosaïque
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
Le plafond de l'église était décoré d'une magnifique mosaïque.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

acclamer
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Les supporters ont acclamé bruyamment lorsque leur équipe a marqué un but.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

expressif
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Elle était très expressive avec son affection envers ses amis.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

comportement
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Son comportement calme a impressionné tout le monde lors de la réunion.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

tutorat
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
Il a prospéré sous le tutorat de son mentor.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

maléfique
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
La sorcière maléfique a maudit la jeune princesse.
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

empathique
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
Elle était empathique envers les luttes de son amie.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

synode
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
Le synode s'est réuni pour discuter des réformes dans l'église.
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

salutaire
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
L'accident a été un rappel salutaire de conduire prudemment.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

soulagement
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
Le soulagement est souvent l'objectif principal des soins pour les patients en phase terminale.
B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

unifié
Meaning
Made into a whole or joined together.
Example
A unified approach fosters better outcomes.
Une approche unifiée favorise de meilleurs résultats.
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

bonheur
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

spéculateur
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
Le spéculateur immobilier a acheté des terres en espérant que leur valeur augmenterait.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

buffle
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
Le buffle paissait paisiblement dans la prairie.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

abbé
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
L'abbé a accueilli les visiteurs au monastère.
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

en secret
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
L'accord a été fait sub rosa pour éviter le contrôle public.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

visqueux
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
La sève avait une texture visqueuse qui collait à ses mains.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hypnotiser
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
Le magicien a essayé d'hypnotiser le public.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

démontrer
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Le professeur a démontré l'expérience à la classe.
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

bail
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
Le contrat de bail a été signé pour deux ans.