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B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

début
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Depuis le début, le projet semblait ambitieux mais réalisable.
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

progrès
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
Les progrès dans les technologies de recyclage peuvent lutter contre la pollution.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

bénéficiaire
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
Le bénéficiaire du fonds de bourses a exprimé une sincère gratitude.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

elle
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Elle va au marché acheter des légumes.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

broder
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
Elle a brodé des fleurs sur la taie d'oreiller.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

statistique
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
Le rapport fournit des données statistiques sur la croissance de la population.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

irréfutable
Meaning
impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable
Example
The evidence against him was irrefutable.
Les preuves contre lui étaient irréfutables.
A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

qualité
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
L'assurance qualité est essentielle dans l'éducation médicale.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despote
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
Le règne despote du roi a laissé le peuple dans la misère.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

substantiel; important; considérable
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
Il y a eu une augmentation substantielle des ventes ce trimestre.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

perspectives stratégiques
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Les perspectives stratégiques guident la prise de décision politique.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

jouer joyeusement
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Les enfants ont joué joyeusement dans le jardin toute l'après-midi.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
La chronologie de la dynastie a été soigneusement étudiée par les historiens.
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

guirlande; couronne de fleurs;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
La mariée a porté une belle guirlande florale lors de la cérémonie traditionnelle.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

submersion
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
La submersion des champs a duré plusieurs jours après la forte pluie.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

perméabilité, la qualité ou l'état d'être perméable, permettant aux liquides ou aux gaz de passer à travers
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
La perméabilité du sol affecte la rétention d'eau.
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

éruption volcanique
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
L'éruption volcanique a forcé des milliers de personnes à évacuer la zone.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

ichtyosaures (un type de reptile marin éteint)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Les ichtyosaures étaient des prédateurs rapides des mers anciennes.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

baume
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Le baume a aidé à soulager la douleur de son coup de soleil.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

épinard d'eau
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
L'épinard d'eau pousse bien dans les sols humides.
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

sensibilité à la lumière
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
Un frottement excessif peut augmenter la sensibilité à la lumière.
C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

institutionnaliser
Meaning
to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
Example
The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.
Le gouvernement cherche à institutionnaliser la protection de l'environnement.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

un poète inférieur ou trivial
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
Il a été moqué comme un poétasteur par les critiques littéraires.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

en plein air
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
Nous avons prévu un pique-nique en plein air pour le week-end.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

gérer
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Il gère une équipe de vingt employés de manière efficace.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Le sitar crée de magnifiques ragas dans la musique classique indienne.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

supercherie
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
L'élection était pleine de supercheries politiques.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatologie
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
Il a étudié la dermatologie à l'école de médecine.
B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

à la mode
Meaning
Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas
Example
She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.
Elle porte toujours des vêtements à la mode à chaque fête.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

modification
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
Le plan a nécessité une modification.
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

en décomposition
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
L'odeur en décomposition fit fuir tout le monde hors de la pièce.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

bienveillance ou charité
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Sa bienveillance envers les pauvres lui a valu du respect.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

séjour temporaire
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Elle a apprécié un bref séjour à Paris pendant l'été.
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

objectif
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
L'objectif principal est de tester la durabilité.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

spirituel; religieux; sacré
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Elle a trouvé la paix spirituelle à travers la méditation.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

inlassable
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Elle a travaillé sans relâche pour terminer le projet à temps.
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

obligatoire
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
Porter une ceinture de sécurité est obligatoire dans la plupart des pays.
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

armée imparable
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
Les rebelles craignaient l'armée imparable qui approchait de leur bastion.
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

seigneur féodal
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
Le chevalier prêta allégeance à son seigneur féodal.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

invitant
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
L’invitant a accueilli les invités à l’entrée.
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

paisible
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
Le jardin est un endroit paisible pour se détendre.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

inondation
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
La ville a souffert d'une grave inondation après les fortes pluies.
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

s'excuser
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
Il s'est excusé d'être en retard à la réunion.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

prévenir à l'avance
Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.
Le gouvernement a agi pour prévenir une crise en introduisant de nouvelles politiques.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

trace ou ligne; se déplacer très rapidement dans une direction spécifiée
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Un éclair a traversé le ciel nocturne.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

incitation
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Il a été arrêté pour incitation à la violence.
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

évacuer
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
Les résidents ont été invités à évacuer l'immeuble après l'alarme incendie.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

mot pour mot ou littéralement
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Elle a répété ses instructions mot pour mot pour éviter les erreurs.
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

exorciser
Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
Le prêtre a été appelé pour exorciser l'esprit de la maison.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

stratification océanique
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
La stratification océanique affecte la biodiversité marine.
B2 noun /er/

Heir

héritier
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
Le jeune prince était le véritable héritier du trône et deviendrait un jour roi.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

dangereux
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Conduire vite sur des routes glacées est dangereux.
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

détecter
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
Le système de sécurité peut détecter le mouvement dans le bâtiment.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

cintre
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
Elle a accroché sa robe sur un cintre en bois pour éviter qu'elle ne se froisse.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

faveur
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
Elle lui a demandé une petite faveur.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

fossile
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Le fossile d'un dinosaure a été découvert dans les montagnes.
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

scrutatoirement
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
Elle le regarda d'un œil scrutateur, espérant une réponse honnête.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

spectre
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
Le spectre de la guerre hante toujours la région.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

évaluation
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
L'évaluation de la propriété était bien plus élevée que prévu.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesque
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Elle avait une silhouette statuaire qui attirait les regards partout où elle allait.
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

jamais; toujours; de quelque manière
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
Es-tu déjà allé à Paris?
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

arc-en-ciel
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Après la tempête, un magnifique arc-en-ciel est apparu dans le ciel.
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

jeune poisson
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
Les jeunes poissons ont besoin de protection contre les prédateurs.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

numéro
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Elle m'a donné son numéro de téléphone.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

sombre
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Les funérailles avaient une atmosphère sombre.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

supplier
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Il supplia le juge pour la clémence.
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

palanquin
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
La mariée a été transportée à la cérémonie de mariage dans un palanquin orné.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

instable
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
Elle se sentait instable après le long voyage.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

option
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
Vous avez l'option de travailler depuis chez vous ou au bureau.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

marchander
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Ils ont marchandé le prix pendant une heure.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

corruptible
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Il était connu pour être corruptible et acceptait souvent des pots-de-vin.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

stupéfier
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Les tours du magicien ont stupéfié le public.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

instructions
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
Veuillez suivre les instructions sur la boîte.
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

répété; qui se produit plusieurs fois
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
Il a fait des tentatives répétées pour la contacter.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

reporter
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

présage inquiétant
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
Elle ressentit une profonde sensation de présage inquiétant en entrant dans la maison abandonnée.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

posséder
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Elle possède une belle maison en ville.
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

chauffer
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
Le soleil chauffe la terre pendant la journée.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

surnaturel
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
La forêt était remplie d'une lueur surnaturelle.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

têtu
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Il était trop têtu pour admettre son erreur.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

législateur
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Les législateurs ont voté sur le nouveau projet de loi sur l'éducation.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

surveillance, vigie
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Le garde faisait attention à tout comportement suspect.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

diphtongue
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
Le mot 'coin' contient un diphtongue.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

admirer
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
J'admire vraiment son engagement envers l'éducation.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

honteux; disgracieux; embarrassant
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
Son comportement honteux a embarrassé toute la famille.
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

graisse
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
Trop de graisse dans votre alimentation peut être malsain.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensation
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La société a offert une compensation financière au travailleur blessé.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

tache, marque sale
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Elle a accidentellement étalé son rouge à lèvres sur la serviette.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

compromis
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
Le directeur a offert une prime comme une concession aux employés mécontents.
A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

vêtements
Meaning
garments worn on the body
Example
She bought new clothes for the party.
Elle a acheté de nouveaux vêtements pour la fête.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

boxeur; boxer
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
Le boxeur s'entraînait dur chaque matin avant le championnat.
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

fissure
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
La chèvre a disparu dans une fissure dans les rochers.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

sentinelle
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
Un sentinelle se tenait à l'entrée du camp.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

précaution
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Comme précaution, nous devrions apporter de l'eau supplémentaire lors de la randonnée.
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

au-dessus; plus haut
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
L'avion a volé au-dessus des nuages.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

dépense
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Gérer les dépenses est essentiel pour établir un budget.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

œuvre d'art
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
La galerie a exposé une impressionnante œuvre d'art d'un artiste local.
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

gestion
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
Une bonne gestion minimise les dégâts environnementaux.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

cyclone
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
Le cyclone a provoqué de graves inondations sur la côte.
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

musicien
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
C'est un musicien talentueux.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

habitude, coutume
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
Il vivait dans une habitude tranquille, évitant le bruit de la ville.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

non-combattant
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Les travailleurs de la Croix-Rouge ont été traités comme des non-combattants dans le conflit.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

étudiant de troisième cycle
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Elle fait des recherches de troisième cycle en physique.
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 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

troublé
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
Il semblait profondément troublé après avoir entendu la mauvaise nouvelle.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

renoncer
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Elle a décidé de renoncer au dessert pour maintenir son régime.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

superficiel; peu profond; manquant de profondeur de connaissance
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
L'eau peu profonde est parfaite pour que les enfants jouent.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

santé
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
L'exercice est important pour une bonne santé.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

tutélaire
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
On croyait que l'esprit tutélaire de la forêt protégeait les voyageurs.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

mince; maigre; squelettique
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Le chat maigre avait l'air de ne pas avoir mangé depuis des jours.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

interrogatif
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
Le ton interrogatif de l'avocat a rendu le témoin mal à l'aise.
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

réfléchir
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
Le miroir reflète son beau visage.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

rempart
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Les murs du fort ont servi de rempart contre les attaques ennemies.
C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

cérébral
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
Les fonctions cérébrales régulent les pensées.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

accord émotionnel
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
L'accord émotionnel améliore les relations.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

confronter
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Elle a dû confronter ses peurs avant de faire son discours.