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B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

excessivement
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
Elle était excessivement préoccupée par les résultats.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

révérence
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Ils se sont inclinés en révérence au roi.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

propriétaire
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
Le propriétaire du restaurant nous a accueillis chaleureusement.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

surcroissance
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
La surcroissance des mauvaises herbes a rendu le jardin désordonné.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

superviseur
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
Le superviseur s'est assuré que les travailleurs respectaient les règles de sécurité.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

bureau
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
Elle a quitté le bureau tôt pour assister à un événement familial.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

fait de chêne
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Les villageois se sont rassemblés autour de la table en chêne dans la salle.
A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

une fois seulement; autrefois
Meaning
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
Example
I have been to Paris once in my life.
Je suis allé à Paris une fois dans ma vie.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

trop stimule
Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Des esprits trop stimulés peuvent conduire à l'épuisement professionnel et à une diminution de la productivité.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

éloigné ou inhabituel
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Ils sont restés dans un village éloigné.
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 /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimiser
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
L'entreprise travaille à optimiser sa chaîne d'approvisionnement.
A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

orange
Meaning
having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit
Example
The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.
Le coucher du soleil orange a peint le ciel magnifiquement.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

obstétricien
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
L'obstétricien a surveillé la santé de la mère tout au long de la grossesse.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

exagéré
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
La controverse a été exagérée par les médias.
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

obliger
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
Le contrat oblige l'entreprise à fournir un service ponctuel.
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

objection; désaccord; protestation;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
L'avocat a soulevé une objection pendant le procès.
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

ode
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
Le poète a écrit une ode à la beauté de la nature.
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

moment opportun
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
Elle est arrivée à un moment opportun pour aider.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

orné
Meaning
elaborately or highly decorated
Example
The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.
La salle du palais était remplie de meubles ornés et de peintures.
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

indignation
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
La décision injuste a provoqué une indignation publique.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

un tiers
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Un tiers de la classe était absent aujourd'hui.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

omniscience
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
Le narrateur du roman a un air d'omniscience, révélant les pensées de chaque personnage.
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

vieux
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
Il conduit toujours sa vieille voiture.
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 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

organisme
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
Chaque organisme a besoin d'eau pour survivre.
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.
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.
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 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

oraculaire
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
Ses paroles oraculaires ont laissé l'audience profondément pensive.
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

critique acerbe ou abus verbal; condamnation publique
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
Le politicien a fait face à l'obloquie après le scandale.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

orchestré
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Les attaques ont été orchestrées avec précision.
C1 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

obstruction

obstacle
Meaning
Something that blocks or gets in the way; the action of obstructing.
Example
There was an obstruction on the railway track.
Il y avait un obstacle sur la voie ferrée.
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

discours
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
Le président a prononcé un discours inspirant.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

sauter par-dessus
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Il a réussi à sauter la clôture facilement.
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 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

global, englobant, tout-en-un
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
Le thème global du livre est la résilience humaine.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

agité / excessivement nerveux
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
Elle était trop agité pour parler clairement après l'accident.
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.
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

surpeuplement excessif
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
Le système de métro souffre de grave surpeuplement pendant les heures de pointe.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

sortie
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
L'art est une excellente sortie pour les émotions.
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

étrange; inhabituel; différent de ce qui est normal ou attendu
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
C'est une façon étrange de résoudre le problème.
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

diminution de l'ozone
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
La déplétion de l'ozone augmente les radiations UV.
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

ordonner
Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
L'évêque ordonnera trois nouveaux prêtres ce dimanche.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

accabler
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Elle était submergée de gratitude après avoir reçu de l'aide.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

à l'étranger
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
Il est allé à l'étranger pour ses études supérieures.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

doubler
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
Le coureur a réussi à doubler son concurrent lors du dernier tour.
A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

d'accord
Meaning
used to express agreement or acceptance
Example
It's okay to leave early today.
Il est d'accord de partir tôt aujourd'hui.
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.
C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

acidification océanique
Meaning
The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Example
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
L'acidification océanique est causée par l'absorption du CO2 atmosphérique.
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

orang-outang
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
L'orang-outang se balance gracieusement à travers la canopée de la forêt.
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.
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

dépasser
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
Le jeune cavalier a réussi à dépasser ses concurrents dans la course.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

omettre
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Veuillez ne pas omettre les détails importants dans votre rapport.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

arrogant excessif
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
Son excès de fierté lui a coûté de nombreux amis.
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

opportunité
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
Elle a saisi l'opportunité d'étudier à l'étranger.
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

occasionnellement; de temps en temps;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
Je rends visite à ma grand-mère occasionnellement le week-end.
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

opalescence
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
La perle avait une douce opalescence sous la lumière.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

occident
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
L'Occident a une longue histoire de pensée philosophique.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

bonheur
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

de manière optimale
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
Les tâches doivent être attribuées de manière optimale pour un rendement maximal.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

oppression; abus; tyrannie;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
Les gens ont lutté contre l'oppression politique.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

serment
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
Le médecin a prêté serment pour aider les patients.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

autre
Meaning
used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known
Example
I don't want this one, I will take the other one.
Je ne veux pas de celui-ci, je prendrai l'autre.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

ornement
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
L'arbre de Noël était décoré avec des ornements colorés.
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

loutre
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
La loutre joueuse nageait gracieusement dans la rivière.
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 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

obscurcir, embrouiller, mystifier
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Les politiciens obfusquent souvent les faits pour induire les gens en erreur.
C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

observateur
Meaning
quick to notice things; watchful; attentive
Example
The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.
Le détective observateur a remarqué chaque petit détail sur la scène du crime.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

oracle
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
Les anciens Grecs consultaient l'oracle de Delphes.
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

tapageur et difficile à contrôler
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
Les étudiants tapageurs ont perturbé le cours.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

orchestrer
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Il a habilement orchestré l'ensemble de l'événement.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

prière
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Il murmura une prière silencieuse avant de dormir.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

surcharger
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
Ne surchargez pas la machine à laver sinon elle pourrait se casser.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

souvent
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
Je visite souvent mes grands-parents le week-end.
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.
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

démodé
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
Cet ancien ordinateur est complètement démodé.
B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

officiellement
Meaning
in a formal or authorized way
Example
The building was officially opened by the mayor.
Le bâtiment a été officiellement inauguré par le maire.
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organisationnel
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
Il travaille à améliorer la structure organisationnelle de l'entreprise.
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.
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 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

servile
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
Le serveur fit une révérence servile à chaque client.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

barbe olive
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
La barbe olive se trouve couramment dans les rivières d’Asie du Sud.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

obstacles
Meaning
Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.
Example
Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.
Les obstacles dans la vie mènent souvent à des leçons précieuses.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

en cours
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
Le projet en cours sera terminé le mois prochain.
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 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.
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

opportunités
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
Les opportunités d'emploi ont diminué.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

expansion de l'aide
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
L'association a lancé un nouveau programme d'expansion de l'aide pour les sans-abri.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

optométriste
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
L'optométriste a prescrit de nouvelles lunettes pour elle.
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.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

renverser / annuler une décision
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
Le tribunal a décidé d'annuler la décision précédente.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

occupé
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
La chambre est occupée, veuillez attendre dehors.
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 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.
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

ovation
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
L'acteur a reçu une ovation debout après sa performance.
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

à l’extérieur
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
Nous avons passé tout l’après-midi à l’extérieur à profiter de l’air frais.
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

début; commencement
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
Le début de l'hiver a apporté de fortes chutes de neige.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

omnipotent
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
Dans de nombreuses religions, Dieu est considéré comme omnipotent.
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

saillie
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
Le surplomb fournit de l'ombre en été.
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.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

fonctionner
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Le chirurgien opérera le patient demain.
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

œuvre créative
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
Le compositeur considérait la symphonie comme sa plus grande œuvre créative.
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

long voyage
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
Sa carrière a été une odyssée de défis et de réussites.
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 /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.
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.