B2 noun
Patriot
patriote
B2 verb /pɪəs/
pierce
percer
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flèche percera la cible.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/
particles
particules
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
Les particules PM2.5 nuisent à la santé respiratoire.
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.
B2 verb /plʌk/
pluck
arracher, rassembler du courage
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Elle a cueilli une fleur dans le jardin.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/
perceived
bonheur
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/
Praiseworthy
digne de louange
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
Son travail charitable est véritablement digne de louange.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/
Parallel
parallèle
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Les deux routes courent parallèles l'une à l'autre sur plusieurs miles.
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/
persistence
persistance
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Sa persistance a finalement payé lorsqu'il a obtenu le travail.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/
plug
prise
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Elle a inséré la prise dans la prise.
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.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
Prediction
prédiction
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
La prédiction météorologique dit qu'il pleuvra demain.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/
particle
particule
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Les particules de poussière flottaient dans l'air près de la fenêtre.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/
Permanence
permanence
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
La permanence du monument en pierre a impressionné tous les visiteurs.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/
periodical
magazine
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Elle s'est abonnée à un magazine scientifique.
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/
premature
prématuré
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
Sa décision de quitter son travail était prématurée.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/
Problematic
problématique; causant des problèmes
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Les nouveaux changements de politique sont problématiques et doivent être examinés.
B2 noun /piːk/
Peak
sommet
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
Les grimpeurs ont atteint le sommet du Mont Everest.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/
pretense
prétention, faux-semblant
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Sa gentillesse n'était qu'un faux-semblant pour gagner la confiance.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/
Prior
préalable
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
Vous avez besoin d'une approbation préalable avant d'apporter des modifications au système.
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.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/
prompt
inciter / rapide
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
Son discours a incité le public à poser des questions.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/
porridge
bouillie
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Elle a mangé un bol de bouillie pour le petit déjeuner.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/
pessimism
pessimisme
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Son pessimisme constant rendait difficile de rester optimiste.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/
prototype
prototype
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
L'entreprise a construit un prototype du nouveau smartphone avant la production en série.
B2 verb /pʌmp/
pump
pomper
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Ils ont pompé l'eau du puits dans le réservoir.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/
purchasing power
pouvoir d'achat
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
En raison de l'inflation, le pouvoir d'achat des gens a diminué.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/
plaster
plâtre, réparer
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Les ouvriers ont plâtré les murs pour les rendre lisses.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/
Podium
podium
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
Le gagnant est monté sur le podium pour recevoir la médaille d'or.
B2 noun /præŋk/
prank
blague
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Ils ont joué une blague innocente avec leur ami pendant la fête.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/
padding
rembourrage / matelassage
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
La chaise avait des coussins supplémentaires pour plus de confort.
B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/
Pimple
bouton
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
Elle était gênée par le bouton sur son front.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd
prolonged
prolongé
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
La médecine moderne a prolongé l'espérance de vie.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/
playoff
matchs pour déterminer le champion
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
L'équipe s'est qualifiée pour les playoffs après une saison forte.
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.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/
planner
planificateur
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Elle utilise un planificateur quotidien pour organiser ses réunions.
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.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/
plump
dodue ou ronde
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Le chat était dodu et bien nourri.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/
pursue
poursuivre
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Elle a décidé de poursuivre ses rêves de devenir médecin.
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.
B2 verb /pliːd/
plead
plaider
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Elle plaida pour la miséricorde.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/
powerless
impuissant
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Elle se sentait impuissante contre le système injuste.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
proceeding
procédure
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Les procédures judiciaires ont duré plusieurs heures.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/
prominent
prominent
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Il est un leader prominent dans la communauté.
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/
personnel
personnel
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
L'entreprise embauche davantage de personnel pour sa nouvelle succursale.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/
province
province
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
La province est connue pour son riche héritage culturel et ses paysages impressionnants.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/
prosecutor
procureur
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
Le procureur a soutenu que le défendeur était coupable du crime.
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/
plantation
plantation
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
La plantation de canne à sucre s'étendait sur des kilomètres à travers la vallée.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ
promoting
promouvoir
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Promouvoir l'éducation pratique assure le développement des compétences.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/
palestinian
palestinien
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
Le peuple palestinien a un riche héritage culturel.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/
prohibition
interdiction
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Le gouvernement a annoncé l'interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/
perk
avantage
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Un des avantages de travailler ici est le déjeuner gratuit chaque vendredi.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/
prejudiced
préjudicié
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Il était préjugé contre les personnes d'autres régions.
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/
Peculiar
particulier; étrange; bizarre
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
Elle a une manière particulière de parler.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/
Petal
pétale
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Chaque pétale de la marguerite était blanc avec un centre jaune.
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/
parenting
parentalité
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
Une parentalité efficace aide les enfants à développer la confiance en soi et l'indépendance.
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
polish
polir
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Elle doit polir ses chaussures avant l'entretien.
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/
prohibit
interdire
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
La loi interdit de fumer dans les lieux publics.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/
psychic
psychique
Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
La voyante a affirmé qu'elle pouvait prédire l'avenir.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/
Pressure cooker
cocotte-minute
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
L'utilisation d'une cocotte-minute réduit le temps de cuisson de plus de moitié.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/
prospective
prospectif
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
L'entreprise rencontrera des clients prospectifs la semaine prochaine.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/
portfolio
collection de travaux, échantillons ou liste de travaux
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Son portefeuille a montré la diversité de ses compétences.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/
passionate
passionné
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Il est passionné par la conservation de l'environnement.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/
Paradise
paradis; un endroit ou un état de bonheur parfait; un lieu idéal ou parfait
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
L'île tropicale était comme un paradis pour les touristes.
B2 noun /pætʃ/
Patch
pièce
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Elle a cousu une pièce sur le trou dans son jean.
B2 noun /feɪz/
Phase
phase; une période distincte dans un processus de changement ou de développement
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
Le projet est maintenant dans sa phase finale.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/
pantry
garde-manger
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Elle a rempli le garde-manger de provisions fraîches pour la semaine.
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/
Patriotic
patriotique
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
Les citoyens patriotes ont célébré le jour de l'indépendance avec grand enthousiasme.
B2 noun /pæd/
pad
bloc
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Il a écrit son numéro de téléphone sur un bloc jaune.
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 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/
Provisional
provisoire
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
L'accord provisoire sera révisé le mois prochain.
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/
presume
supposer
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Je présume qu'elle est déjà partie pour la réunion.
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz
processed foods
aliments transformés
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
La consommation excessive d'aliments transformés entraîne des problèmes de santé.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti
punctuality
ponctualité
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
La ponctualité est une qualité appréciée dans les milieux professionnels.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/
parish
paroisse
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La paroisse s'est réunie pour le service du dimanche.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/
Peculiarly
de manière étrange; de manière inhabituelle
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Elle s'est habillée de manière particulière pour le dîner formel, portant des couleurs vives et des motifs inhabituels.
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ
pioneering
pionnier
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
Les efforts pionniers mènent souvent au succès.
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.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən
projection
projections de la voix
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Une projection appropriée garantit que chaque auditeur entend clairement.
B2 adjective /praɪm/
prime
principal, majeur
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
Elle est au meilleur moment de sa carrière.
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/
petition
pétition
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Ils ont signé une pétition pour améliorer la sécurité routière dans la région.
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.
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/
perish
périr
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Beaucoup de soldats sont morts dans la guerre.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/
prestigious
prestigieux
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
L'Université de Harvard est l'une des universités les plus prestigieuses du monde.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/
playful
espiègle, joueur
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
Le chiot était très espiègle, courant autour du jardin.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/
Probable
probable
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Il est probable qu'il pleuve demain selon les prévisions météorologiques.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/
prescribe
prescrire
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour mon rhume.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/
Posture
bonheur
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/
predictable
prévisible
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Ses réactions étaient prévisibles en fonction de son comportement passé.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv
proactive
proactif
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Des stratégies proactives sont nécessaires pour lutter contre la rareté.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/
possess
posséder / avoir
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
Elle possède un grand talent en musique.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
psychologist
psychologue
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Le psychologue l'a aidé à faire face à son anxiété.
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.
B2 noun /pʌls/
Pulse
légumineuse
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Les légumineuses sont une excellente source de protéines pour les végétariens.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/
pillar
pilier
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
Le temple ancien était soutenu par d'énormes piliers en pierre.
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/
Pioneer
une personne qui est parmi les premières à explorer ou s'installer dans une nouvelle région; quelqu'un qui développe de nouvelles idées ou méthodes
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
Elle était une pionnière dans le domaine de l'informatique.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/
protocol
protocole
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
L'équipe de sécurité a suivi un protocole strict lors de l'événement.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/
prefix
préfixe; ajouter quelque chose au début
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Les développeurs préfixent souvent les variables avec un underscore.
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 verb /pərˈsɪst/
persist
persister
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
Elle a décidé de persister dans ses efforts pour apprendre le français.
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən
precision
précision
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
Des instruments de haute précision sont utilisés en chirurgie.
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/
purify
purifier
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Ce filtre purifiera l'eau de manière efficace.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/
psychology
psychologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
La psychologie nous aide à comprendre comment les gens pensent et agissent.
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/
purely
uniquement
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
La décision était uniquement basée sur des facteurs économiques.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i
preliminary
préliminaire
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Les étapes préliminaires sont cruciales avant le projet principal.
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/
processor
processeur
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
Le nouvel ordinateur portable possède un processeur plus rapide.
B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs
photosynthesis
photosynthèse
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
Les plantes dependent de la photosynthese pour leur survie.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm
patriotism
patriotisme
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Le Jour de la Victoire reflète le patriotisme de toute la nation.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/
pouch
poche
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Elle a gardé ses pièces dans une petite poche en cuir.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/
Privilege
privilège
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
C'est un privilège de travailler avec des gens aussi talentueux.
B2 noun /prɔːn/
Prawn
crevette géante
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
Le chef a préparé un délicieux curry de crevette géante au lait de coco.
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
Provision
provision
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
Le gouvernement a pris des dispositions pour les fournitures d'urgence pendant l'inondation.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
preceded
précédé
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Les nuages sombres ont précédé la forte pluie.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/
precede
précéder
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Une brève introduction précède chaque chapitre.
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 noun/verb /preɪ/
prey
proie
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Les lions chassent les zèbres dans la nature.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/
pass-off
présenter quelque chose de faux comme réel; faire semblant
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Il a essayé de faire passer la montre contrefaite pour une marque de luxe.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/
profound
profond
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
Le discours a eu un impact profond sur l'auditoire.