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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.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

franc
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
Elle est connue pour être franche sur les problèmes sociaux.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

démodé
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Il porte encore un chapeau démodé.
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

médicule
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
Le garde médicule interrompait les visiteurs avec des instructions inutiles.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

obstiné
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
Il est resté obstiné malgré les suppliques de tout le monde.
B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

officiel
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
Il est le porte-parole officiel de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

oasis
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
Les voyageurs ont trouvé un oasis après plusieurs jours dans le désert.
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

se produire
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
L'accident est survenu à l'intersection pendant l'heure de pointe.
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

fourniture ou traitement d'oxygène
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
Les exercices de respiration profonde améliorent l'oxygénation du corps.
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

apparente
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
Sa raison apparente de partir était la maladie, mais beaucoup en doutaient.
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

opaque, impénétrable, difficile à comprendre
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
Le verre était trop opaque pour voir à travers.
C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

obsolète
Meaning
No longer in use or out of date.
Example
Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.
Les disquettes sont maintenant complètement obsolètes.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

orientation
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
L'entreprise offre une orientation à tous les nouveaux employés.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

opprimer
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
Le dictateur a opprimé les gens pendant des décennies.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

transformé en os, rigide
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
L'entreprise avait une structure de gestion rigide qui résistait à l'innovation.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

bonheur
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

huître
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
Elle a commandé des huîtres fraîches au restaurant de fruits de mer.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

passerelle
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
Le nouveau passerelle a réduit la congestion du trafic en ville.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

intruser
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Il ne voulait pas intruser dans leur conversation privée.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

jeux olympiques
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Les Jeux Olympiques réunissent les meilleurs athlètes du monde.
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

aliments biologiques
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
Les aliments biologiques sont plus sains que les aliments transformés.
C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

ignorant
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
Il était inconscient du bruit autour de lui en lisant.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

température optimale
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
L'hiver fournit la température optimale pour l'agriculture.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

survivre
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
Elle a vécu plus longtemps que tous ses frères et sœurs.
C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

orthographe
Meaning
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Example
English orthography can be confusing for learners.
L'orthographe anglaise peut être déroutante pour les apprenants.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

rites funéraires
Meaning
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Example
The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.
Les rites funéraires du leader défunt ont attiré des milliers de personnes en deuil.
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

opéra léger
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Le théâtre a présenté une célèbre opérette de Gilbert et Sullivan.
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

se balancer ou se déplacer d'un point à un autre entre deux états
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
Le marché boursier a tendance à osciller pendant les périodes incertaines.
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

onguent
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
Le médecin a prescrit un onguent pour la brûlure sur son bras.
A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

ouverture
Meaning
an act or instance of beginning something
Example
The opening of the new store was a huge success.
L'ouverture du nouveau magasin a été un grand succès.
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

onomatopée
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
Le mot 'buzz' est un exemple d'onomatopée.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

orbite
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
Le satellite maintient son orbite autour de la Terre.
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

dans l'ensemble
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
Dans l'ensemble, le projet a été un succès.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

observer
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Le jour est observé chaque année pour sensibiliser.
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

obsolète
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
La technologie obsolète ne pouvait pas concurrencer les appareils modernes.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

océan
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
L'océan couvre plus de 70% de la surface de la Terre.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

étranger
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
En tant qu'outsider, il a trouvé difficile de comprendre leurs traditions.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

ouvertement; publiquement
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Elle a parlé ouvertement de ses luttes avec la santé mentale.
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

serviable
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
Le personnel de l'hôtel était très serviable et amical.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

ouvrir
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
s'il vous plaît ouvrez la porte pour moi.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

obstination
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Son obstination a rendu les négociations difficiles.
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

assaut
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
Le village a fait face à un assaut des forces ennemies.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

opérant
Meaning
to control or manage the functioning of something
Example
The company has been operating in this market for five years.
L'entreprise opère sur ce marché depuis cinq ans.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

occultes
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Elle a toujours été fascinée par l'occulte et sa connaissance cachée.
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

octobre
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
Le temps devient plus frais en octobre.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

étendre
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
Il a tendu la main pour l'aider à se lever.
C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

octogénaire
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
L'octogénaire court encore chaque matin pour rester en bonne santé.
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

omission; exclusion
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
L'omission de son nom de la liste était intentionnelle.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

périphérie de la ville
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
Ils ont déménagé en périphérie de la ville pour une vie plus calme.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

franchir en faisant de grands pas
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
Il a réussi à franchir le ruisseau étroit avec facilité.
B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

obtenir
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
Vous devez obtenir un visa avant de partir à l'étranger.
C2 noun ˌɒbfəsˈkeɪʃən

obfuscation

obfuscation, confusion
Meaning
The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
The obfuscation of the data made it difficult to interpret.
L'obfuscation des données a rendu leur interprétation difficile.
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

ostentation
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
La fête du milliardaire était pleine d'ostentation et de luxe.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

olive
Meaning
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
Example
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
L'huile d'olive est considérée comme l'une des huiles de cuisson les plus saines disponibles.
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

extérieur
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
La couche externe de la veste est imperméable.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

épidémie
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
L'épidémie de grippe a touché de nombreux élèves à l'école.
C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

inverser
Meaning
To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.
Example
The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.
Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants de convertir la déclaration pour s'exercer.
C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

ostraciser
Meaning
to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun
Example
After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.
Après le scandale, il a été ostracisé par ses anciens collègues.
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

octavo (taille de livre obtenue en pliant une feuille en huit parties)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
La vieille bibliothèque contenait des éditions rares en octavo de Shakespeare.
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

optimisme
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
Son optimisme l'a aidée à surmonter des moments difficiles.
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.
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

obtus; lent à comprendre; sans intelligence
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
Il était délibérément obtus à propos des instructions.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

ordonnance
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
Le conseil municipal a adopté une ordonnance interdisant de fumer dans les parcs publics.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

optimiste
Meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
Example
She is optimistic about the success of her new project.
Elle est optimiste quant au succès de son nouveau projet.
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

oxydation
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
L'oxydation affaiblit les surfaces métalliques.
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

obéir
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
Les enfants doivent obéir à leurs parents et enseignants.
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

opérateur
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
L'opérateur de la machine s'est assuré que tout fonctionnait correctement.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

superviser
Meaning
to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct
Example
The manager will oversee the entire construction project.
Le gestionnaire supervisera l'ensemble du projet de construction.
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

obliger
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
Je serais heureux de vous obliger avec les informations dont vous avez besoin.
B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

observation
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
Les observations des galaxies lointaines offrent de nouvelles perspectives.
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

chevauchement
Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
Les deux réunions se chevauchent d'une heure.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

scandaleux
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
Le comédien a raconté une blague scandaleuse.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

orchidée
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
L'orchidée blanche sur le rebord de la fenêtre a fleuri pendant des mois.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

occuper
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
La nouvelle famille occupera la maison le mois prochain.
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

obstructif
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
Les politiques obstructives ont entravé la croissance économique.
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

osseux
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
Le fossile a montré des structures osseuses de la créature ancienne.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

fausse note
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Le chanteur était légèrement hors de ton pendant la performance.
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

structure de stabilisation
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
Le pêcheur a pagayé sa pirogue avec un outrigger à travers la lagune.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

orchestre
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
L'orchestre a joué magnifiquement au concert.
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

optique
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
Elle a étudié l'optique pour comprendre comment fonctionnent les lentilles.
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

offenser
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
Ses commentaires impolis ont offensé de nombreuses personnes à la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

organe
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Le cœur est un organe important dans le corps humain.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

obstruer
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
Le tuyau était obstrué par des dépôts minéraux.
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

bouillie d'avoine
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
Elle mange un bol de bouillie d'avoine chaque matin au petit-déjeuner.
C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

oppressif
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
La chaleur oppressante rendait difficile de travailler à l'extérieur pendant l'été.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

opéra
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Nous avons regardé un bel opéra au théâtre hier soir.
C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

olfactif
Meaning
Relating to the sense of smell.
Example
The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.
Le parfum a immédiatement activé ses nerfs olfactifs.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

observatoire
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
L'observatoire est ouvert au public le week-end.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

oculaire
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
Le patient a été orienté vers un spécialiste pour un traitement oculaire.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

odieux
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
Le dictateur a été rappelé pour ses crimes odieux.
B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

s'opposer
Meaning
to disagree with or resist; to act against
Example
Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.
Beaucoup de citoyens s'opposent à la nouvelle politique fiscale.
C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

objectionnable
Meaning
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Example
His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
Son comportement objectionnable a rendu tout le monde mal à l'aise.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

éliminer
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Ce nouveau système supprime la nécessité de saisir des données manuellement.
C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

odium
Meaning
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Example
The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.
Le scandale a attiré l'odium public sur le ministre corrompu.
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

propriété
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
La propriété des ressources était cruciale.
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

oxymore
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
L'expression 'silence assourdissant' est un oxymore classique.
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

étranger
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
En tant que nouvelle étudiante, elle se sentait souvent comme une étrangère à l'école.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

dépasser
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
L'entreprise a dépassé ses concurrents en ventes l'année dernière.
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

agriculture biologique
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
L'agriculture biologique améliore la santé des sols et réduit la pollution.
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

oignon
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
J'ai besoin de couper des oignons pour la recette du curry.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

ouverture / proposition
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
L'ouverture de la paix a été accueillie favorablement par les deux nations.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

ignorer
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
Il est facile de passer à côté des petits détails quand on est pressé.
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

actif; en vigueur; fonctionnant; opérationnel;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
Les nouveaux protocoles de sécurité sont devenus opérationnels immédiatement après l'accident.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

orphelinat
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
La charité a construit un nouvel orphelinat pour les enfants sans abri.
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

provenir
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
La tradition est née dans les temps anciens.
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

odieux
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
Son comportement odieux à la fête a agacé tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

ostensible
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
L'enseignant a donné un exemple ostensible pour clarifier le concept.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

révision complète
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
L'entreprise a décidé de rénover son système informatique obsolète.
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

évincer
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
Les rebelles ont évincé le dictateur du pouvoir.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

ornithologie
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
Elle a poursuivi l'ornithologie pour comprendre les schémas de migration des oiseaux.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

offre
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
La dernière offre de l'entreprise est une voiture écologique.
B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

opération
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
L'hôpital a effectué une opération réussie.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

ouvert
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Il y avait une démonstration ouverte d'hostilité entre les rivaux.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

connotation subtile
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
Son discours avait des connotations politiques qu'il était difficile d'ignorer.
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

occupation; profession; prise de contrôle
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
L'enseignement est sa profession choisie.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

oblation
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
Le prêtre a placé l'oblation sur l'autel pendant la cérémonie.
A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

offrir
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
Elle a proposé d’aider avec le projet.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

surpasser habilement
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
La petite entreprise a réussi à surpasser habilement son grand concurrent.
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

obésité
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
L'obésité augmente le risque de diabète et de maladies cardiaques.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

résultat; conséquence;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
Le résultat de l'élection a surpris tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

rejeté
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Il s'est senti comme un rejeté dans sa nouvelle école.