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C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

panch phoron
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
L'arôme a rempli la cuisine lorsqu'elle a chauffé le panch phoron dans de l'huile.
B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

organisateur
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
Le promoteur a organisé un concert pour le nouveau groupe.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

plaisant, agréable
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Lire un bon livre est une activité plaisante.
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provoquer
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
Ses mots ont provoqué une dispute enflammée.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

rôder (pour chasser ou chercher)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
Le chat a rôdé autour du jardin la nuit.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

plancher en bois
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
Le vieux manoir avait un magnifique plancher en bois.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

commun, du peuple
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Ses goûts étaient assez communs, il préférait la nourriture simple et des vêtements simples.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

poney
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Les enfants ont apprécié monter le poney doux à la ferme.
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

publier
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
L'auteur publiera son nouveau roman le mois prochain.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

crise soudaine
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Elle a été saisie par une crise de rire.
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

condition
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
Il a accepté l'offre d'emploi sous la condition qu'il puisse travailler à distance deux fois par semaine.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

présentiment
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Elle avait un pressentiment du désastre à venir.
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

plaidoyer; demande; excuse
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
Elle a fait une demande d'aide pendant l'urgence.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

réunion informelle
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
L'équipe a tenu une réunion rapide avant la présentation.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilégié
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Elle vient d'un milieu privilégié avec de nombreuses opportunités.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

prix
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Il a gagné le premier prix dans la compétition.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

commettre
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
Les hackers ont perpétré une attaque massive contre l'entreprise.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

précession
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Les astronomes étudient la précession des équinoxes.
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

paix
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
Ils espèrent la paix dans la région.
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

bonheur
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

identifier avec précision
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
Le détective a pu localiser l'emplacement exact du suspect.
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

vol mineur
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
L'entreprise a installé des caméras pour prévenir le vol.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

palinodie
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Le poète a écrit une palinodie pour s'excuser de ses paroles sévères précédentes.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

trou
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Les travailleurs ont creusé un grand trou pour construire les fondations.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

poète
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
Le poète a écrit sur l'amour et la nature.
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

interprète
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
L'interprète a reçu une ovation debout pour sa chanson.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

relatif à la pêche
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
Il a une connaissance approfondie des techniques piscatoires et des espèces de poissons.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

poétique, théorie de la poésie
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Il a écrit un livre sur la poétique expliquant l'art du vers.
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

prolixité
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
La prolixité du livre rendait difficile de le lire en une seule séance.
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

agressif
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
Son attitude agressive le mettait souvent dans des ennuis.
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

praticable
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
Le plan n'est pas praticable sans plus de ressources.
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

instrument optique offrant une vue panoramique
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
Le scientifique a utilisé un pantoscope pour observer tout l'horizon.
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

tas
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Il a mis les livres en tas sur la table.
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

polluer
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
Les usines polluent l’environnement avec des produits chimiques toxiques.
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

en soi
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
L'idée n'est pas mauvaise en soi, mais elle a besoin d'amélioration.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

lourd et lent
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
Le cours lourd et lent rendait difficile pour les étudiants de rester éveillés.
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

parité
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
La campagne vise à atteindre la parité salariale entre les hommes et les femmes.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

poreux
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
Le sol est très poreux et draine rapidement.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

pointu; direct et sans ambiguïté
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Elle a fait une remarque directe sur son comportement.
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

proposition, plan
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
L'entreprise a fait une proposition commerciale aux investisseurs.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

préjugé
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Nous devons lutter contre les préjugés et la discrimination dans notre société.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

préparation
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
L'équipe a fait une préparation minutieuse pour la présentation.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

abondant; en grande quantité
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
La récolte a été abondante cette année grâce au bon temps.
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

paléontologie
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
Elle a décidé d'étudier la paléontologie à l'université.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

pénitent
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
Le prêtre a donné un sermon pénitent sur le pardon.
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

pollen
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
Les abeilles collectent le pollen des fleurs pour fabriquer du miel.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

pollinisation
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Les papillons jouent un rôle essentiel dans la pollinisation.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

sac à main
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Elle a mis son portefeuille dans son sac.
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

dispositions
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
Les dispositions doivent être en accord avec les aspirations publiques.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

image
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Il y a une belle image accrochée au mur.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

stabilité du processus
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
L'air froid assure la stabilité du processus dans les plantes.
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

prédilection
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
Elle a une prédilection pour la musique classique.
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

priorisation
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
Une priorisation efficace garantit que les ressources sont utilisées efficacement.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

prémisse / bâtiment
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Son argument était basé sur une fausse prémisse.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

répandu
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Le tabagisme est encore répandu chez les adolescents malgré les avertissements sanitaires.
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

sondage
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
Le sondage a révélé que la plupart des gens soutenaient la nouvelle politique.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

l'étude de la langue dans les sources historiques écrites ; linguistique
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Elle a consacré sa carrière à la philologie, en recherchant des manuscrits anciens.
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

permission
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Vous avez besoin de permission pour entrer dans la zone restreinte.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

personne originaire d'Iran ou parlant le persan
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
La langue persane a une riche histoire littéraire.
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

compétence
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
Sa compétence dans plusieurs langues est remarquable.
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

parc
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
Les enfants jouaient dans le parc.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

prune
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
La prune violette était juteuse et délicieuse.
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

propreté
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
Il se comportait toujours avec la plus grande propreté en public.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

grossesse
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Sa grossesse a été soigneusement suivie par son médecin.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

rond
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
Le bébé avait des joues rondes que tout le monde adorait.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

protéines
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Les viandes maigres et les légumineuses fournissent des protéines de haute qualité.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

pourri
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
Les ordures sentaient pourries après plusieurs jours sous le soleil.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

l'étude de l'utilisation de l'espace personnel
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Comprendre la proxémique aide à améliorer la communication interpersonnelle.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

propagation, diffusion
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
La propagation des idées à travers les réseaux sociaux est rapide.
A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

ananas
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
Elle a ajouté de l’ananas frais à la salade de fruits.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

plaisir
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
C'était un plaisir de vous rencontrer.
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

précepte
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
L'honnêteté est un précepte fondamental dans toutes les religions.
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

perle
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
Elle portait un magnifique collier de perles au mariage.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

physique
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Les composants physiques forment la base du système.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

protecteur
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Le chien était considéré comme le protecteur de la famille.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

protecteur
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Elle portait un casque protecteur en faisant du vélo.
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

pastiche
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
Le film était un habile pastiche des films policiers des années 1950.
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

déconcerter / embrouiller
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
Les instructions complexes ont déconcerté les étudiants.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

partition
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
La partition a causé des troubles.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

livre
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
Le prix du livre est de cinq livres.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

champ clos pour chevaux ou autres animaux
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Les chevaux broutaient dans le paddock.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

de façon permanente
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
Elle a déménagé en ville de façon permanente après avoir terminé ses études.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

courageux
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
L'enfant courageux a sauvé le chaton de l'arbre.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

pipeline
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
L'entreprise construit un nouveau pipeline pour transporter du gaz naturel.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

persistant
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Malgré de nombreux obstacles, ses efforts persistants ont conduit au succès.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

un lieu ou un état de souffrance habité par les âmes des pécheurs expiant leurs péchés avant d'aller au paradis
Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
Après l'accident, la longue récupération ressemblait à une sorte de purgatoire.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

accessoire
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
L'acteur a oublié son accessoire sur scène.
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

probablement
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
il arrivera probablement en retard ce soir.
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

pilule
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
Il a pris une pilule pour soulager son mal de tête.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

traître
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
L'espion a été exécuté pour ses actions perfides.
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

persuasion
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
Sa persuasion a convaincu l'équipe de suivre ses suggestions.
A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

crayon
Meaning
an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
Example
He drew a picture with a pencil.
Il a dessiné un dessin avec un crayon.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

passeport
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Elle a renouvelé son passeport avant de voyager à l'étranger.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

premier ministre / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Le premier ministre français a adressé la nation.
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspective
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
De son point de vue, la décision était complètement erronée.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

palpiter rapidement
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Son cœur a commencé à palpiter de peur.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

peur irrationnelle; aversion
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Elle a une phobie des araignées.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

pulmonaire
Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

persévérance
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Sa persévérance l'a aidé à réaliser ses rêves.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proclamer
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Le président a proclamé un jour national de deuil.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

plombier
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
Le plombier a réparé le tuyau qui fuyait dans la cuisine.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

insistant
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
Le vendeur était trop insistant, ce qui a fait fuir les clients.
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

expert
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
Les experts politiques ont débattu des résultats des élections à la télévision.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

salon, boutique
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
Ils ont accueilli les invités dans le salon.
B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

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

pressing

urgent
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
Le gestionnaire a dû gérer plusieurs problèmes urgents en même temps.
A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

porte-stylo
Meaning
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
Example
He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.
Il a organisé ses stylos dans le porte-stylo sur son bureau.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

piquant
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
L'odeur piquante de l'ail a envahi la cuisine.
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

avoir une peur ou une suspicion irrationnelle des autres
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
Elle est devenue paranoïaque après avoir entendu des bruits étranges dehors.
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

proximité
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
La proximité de leurs maisons les a rendus amis proches.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

patriarche
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
En tant que patriarche de la famille, il a résolu les conflits et a maintenu vivantes les traditions anciennes.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlement
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
Le projet de loi a été adopté au parlement après un long débat.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

lié aux parents
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
Les conseils parentaux sont importants pour le développement d'un enfant.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

parader, afficher
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Les soldats ont paradé dans les rues le jour de l'Indépendance.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

providence divine
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Ils croyaient que leur survie était due à la providence divine.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

mendiant
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
Le mendiant a demandé de la nourriture au coin de la rue.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

profil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Il a mis à jour son profil sur le site Web de l'entreprise.
B2 noun plɒt

plot

intrigue
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
L'intrigue de 'A Tale of Two Cities' est intense et captivante.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

pharmacie
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Je suis allé à la pharmacie acheter des antibiotiques.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

inestimable; de valeur incommensurable
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Les bijoux antiques de sa grand-mère sont absolument inestimables.