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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 /ɡlæd/

Glad

content; heureux; ravi;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Je suis content de te voir après tout ce temps.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

épais / robuste
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
L'homme épais a soulevé la boîte lourde avec facilité.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

condamner
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
Le tribunal l'a condamné pour vol.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

somnolence
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
La somnolence après un repas copieux a rendu difficile la concentration.
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

univalence
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
L'hydrogène est caractérisé par son univalence dans les réactions chimiques.
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.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

soumission, présentation
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Sa soumission du rapport a été appréciée par le responsable.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

melon amer
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
Le melon amer est cuit avec des épices pour réduire son goût amer.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

connaissance secrète
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Elle était au courant des discussions confidentielles.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

mouvements
Meaning
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
Freedom movements paved the way for independence.
Les mouvements de liberté ont ouvert la voie à l'indépendance.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

tolérance
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Elle a montré une tolérance remarquable pendant la dispute animée.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

justement; modérément; raisonnablement
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
Le test était assez facile, mais certaines questions étaient difficiles.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

un bruit soudain fort; un coup ou une frappe violente
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
La porte s'est fermée avec un bruit fort qui a réveillé tout le monde.
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

four
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
Le four de l'usine a fondu le métal rapidement.
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

institution
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
Les institutions jouent un rôle crucial dans la gouvernance.
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

toile d'araignée
Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
L araignee a tisse une grande toile dans le coin de la piece.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

pentavalent
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
Le phosphore peut exister dans un état pentavalent.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

gâcher
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Il a complètement gâché le travail de réparation.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

en attendant
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
La nourriture sera prête dans une heure ; en attendant, nous pouvons regarder la télévision.
C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

terrifiant et accablant
Meaning
extremely distressing or upsetting
Example
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
Ce fut une expérience terrifiante de voir l'accident.
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

chiffon vieux; tissu usé utilisé pour nettoyer
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Elle a utilisé un vieux chiffon pour nettoyer la table poussiéreuse.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

indice
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Elle m'a donné un indice sur la fête surprise.
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

sécuriser
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
S'il vous plaît sécurisez la porte avant de partir.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

inexcusable
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
Son comportement impoli était inexcusable.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

instrument qui enregistre les variations de pression atmosphérique
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Le scientifique a vérifié le barographe pour les variations de pression.
A2 noun /brænd/

brand

marque
Meaning
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
Example
Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
Nike est une marque populaire de vêtements de sport.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinité, concentration de sel
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
La salinité de l'océan varie en fonction de la profondeur et de la localisation.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

démodé / usé
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe démodée à la fête.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

sauter
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Il a décidé de sauter le petit-déjeuner et d'aller directement au travail.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

lacune; défaut; carence
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Malgré ses nombreux talents, il a quelques lacunes.
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

en retard
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
Il est arrivé en retard à la réunion.
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 /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

prêcher
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Il a commencé à prêcher lors de la cérémonie.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

légalement
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Il est légalement responsable de ses actions.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

intrusion non autorisée
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
L'entreprise a détecté une intrusion dans son serveur.
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

lexique
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
Un traducteur doit avoir un vaste lexique des deux langues.
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

vélo
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
Elle monte son vélo pour aller au travail tous les jours.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

hypocrite
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Il est hypocrite de prêcher l'honnêteté tout en mentant soi-même.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

ingénieux
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
Ses idées ingénieuses ont transformé la physique moderne.
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

surmonter
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
Il a surmonté tous les défis pour atteindre son rêve.
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

contact
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
Vous devriez contacter votre médecin si les symptômes persistent.
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

proclamation
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
Le roi a publié une proclamation déclarant la paix.
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

inquiétude
Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
Ses pas incessants montraient son inquiétude intérieure.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

émeute; soulèvement
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
La manifestation pacifique s'est transformée en une émeute lorsque la violence a éclaté.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

innombrable
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
Il y a d'innombrables étoiles dans le ciel nocturne.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

négligeable
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Les effets secondaires de ce médicament sont négligeables.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

substitut
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
La mère porteuse a donné naissance à l'enfant après l'avoir porté pendant neuf mois.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

disponible
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Elle était disposée à l'idée de travailler plus longtemps.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

optimal
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
Pour obtenir des résultats optimaux, nous devons améliorer l'efficacité.
C1 noun /ˌɪmɔːrˈtæləti/

immortality

immortalité
Meaning
the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death
Example
Many ancient cultures believed that heroes could achieve immortality through great deeds.
De nombreuses cultures anciennes pensaient que les héros pouvaient atteindre l’immortalité par de grands exploits.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

centimètre
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
La table mesure 120 centimètres de long.
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

poster
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
Elle a posté une lettre à son amie hier.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

poudre de curcuma
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Ajoutez une pincée de poudre de curcuma au curry pour la couleur et la saveur.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

moment inopportun
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
Son appel est arrivé au moment le plus inopportun.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

svelte, fort et résistant
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
L'athlète svelte se déplaçait avec une rapidité et une agilité remarquables.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

décoration; ornement; prix;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La décoration de Noël a transformé la pièce ordinaire en un merveilleux pays des merveilles festives.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

agressif
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Elle est devenue agressive lorsque ses idées ont été contestées.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

typhon
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
Le typhon a causé des inondations graves dans les zones côtières.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

émissions
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.
Les émissions de carbone augmentent à l'échelle mondiale.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

extérieur; extérieur; surface extérieure
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
L'extérieur du bâtiment était peint en couleurs vives.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

essai
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Elle a écrit un essai sur le changement climatique.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

introgression génétique
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
L'introgression joue un rôle important dans la reproduction des plantes.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

bande passante
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Augmenter la bande passante améliore la vitesse d'Internet.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

insensible
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
Il était insensible au froid lorsqu'il était allongé dans la neige.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

égocentrique
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Son comportement égocentrique rendait difficile le maintien de ses amitiés.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

diffamation
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Il a jeté une diffamation sur son caractère.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

reportage
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
Un bon reportage est essentiel pour la sensibilisation du public.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

poitrine
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Elle a gardé le secret près de sa poitrine.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

limitation
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
La limitation des données affecte les décisions politiques.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

spacieux; vaste
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
La maison a un salon spacieux avec des plafonds hauts.
A1 adjective /ˈevri/

Every

chaque; tous; sans exception
Meaning
each one; all; without exception
Example
Every student must complete their homework.
Chaque étudiant doit terminer ses devoirs.
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

réitérer
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
L'enseignant a réitéré l'importance de l'honnêteté.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

incompétent; non qualifié;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
Il était inqualifié pour le poste d'ingénieur en raison de son manque d'expérience.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

détaché, séparé
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Il vivait dans une maison séparée loin de la ville.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

naviguer avec des voiles
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Ils ont navigué à travers l'océan Atlantique l'été dernier.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

fond; bas
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Le coffre au trésor était au fond de l'océan.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

augurer
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Des nuages sombres augurent une tempête à venir.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

producteur
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
Le producteur de film a investi des millions dans le nouveau projet cinématographique.
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

rainure / rythme
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
Le DJ a fait danser la foule sur le groove.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

participer
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Il participe à l'expédition antarctique.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

train de marchandises
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Le long train de marchandises a transporté des conteneurs du port au dépôt intérieur.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

fragile
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
L'homme âgé et fragile avait besoin d'aide pour marcher.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

boxe
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
Il s'entraîne dur pour un match de boxe.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

s'efforcer
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Elle s'efforce d'être la meilleure élève de sa classe.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

une tactique de retardement des actions législatives par des discours prolongés; utiliser une telle tactique
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
Le sénateur a filibusté pendant des heures pour empêcher l'adoption du projet de loi.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

diatribe
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
Le politicien a lancé une diatribe contre ses opposants.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

reportage
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Le magazine est connu pour son reportage détaillé sur les questions politiques.
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

temps libre
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
Elle aime lire des livres pendant son temps libre.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

télévision
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Je regarde mes émissions préférées à la télévision chaque soir.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

lèvre
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Elle a appliqué du rouge à lèvres sur ses lèvres avant la fête.
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

argent malhonnête
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu était motivé uniquement par l'argent malhonnête.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

rénovation; restauration
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
La vieille maison a subi une rénovation complète l'année dernière.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

repentance
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Son véritable repentir a ému tout le monde dans la salle d'audience.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

comportement
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Son comportement calme a impressionné tout le monde lors de la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

rectitude
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
Sa vie était dédiée à la rectitude et à la vérité.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

changement
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
Le changement est inévitable pour la croissance.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

inutile
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Cet ordinateur cassé est complètement inutile.
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

dénonciation / accusation publique
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
L'article du journaliste était une forte dénonciation de la corruption.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

faillite
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
L'entreprise a déclaré faillite après des mois de difficultés financières.
C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

vassal
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
Le roi a accordé des terres à son vassal en échange de loyauté et de service.
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

aplomb
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Elle a gere les questions difficiles avec aplomb
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

bronchite
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Le médecin lui a diagnostiqué une bronchite aiguë.
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 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

regarder avec désir
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Il n'arrêtait pas de regarder les mannequins sur le podium.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

voitures volantes
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Les voitures volantes pourraient bientôt résoudre le problème de la circulation urbaine.
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

capitale; richesse; fonds
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
Paris est la capitale de la France et aussi un centre financier majeur.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

horticulture
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
L'horticulture joue un rôle essentiel dans la production de fruits, de légumes et de plantes ornementales.
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

antiquité
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
Les ruines sont un rappel de l'antiquité de la ville.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

ponctuel
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Elle est toujours ponctuelle aux réunions.
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

corridors de faune
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
Les corridors de faune relient des habitats fragmentés, permettant la migration des espèces.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

irrégulier; rugueux
Meaning
not level or smooth; not regular or consistent
Example
The road was uneven and full of potholes.
La route était irrégulière et pleine de nids-de-poule.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

faute de frappe
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Le rapport était plein de fautes de frappe.
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

absurde
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
C'était une idée absurde de conduire dans la tempête sans vérifier la météo.
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

éducatif; informatif
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
Le documentaire était très éducatif et informatif.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

incorrect
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Il semble y avoir quelque chose d'incorrect avec le moteur de la voiture.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Les étudiants ont formé une clique qui excluait les autres.
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

en colère; mentalement malade; fou
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
Il était en colère contre son ami pour être en retard.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

inhumer
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Ils ont inhumé le guerrier avec tous les honneurs.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

scintillant
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
Sa conversation scintillante a diverti tout le monde.