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C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

petite erreur
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
Oublier de téléphoner était juste une petite erreur, pas une grosse faute.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

triste; lugubre;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Elle lui donna un regard triste lorsqu'il partit.
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

fuir
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
Le voleur a essayé de fuir avec les bijoux volés.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

prier
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Beaucoup de gens prient pour la paix dans le monde.
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 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

monarchie
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
La monarchie a été abolie pendant la révolution.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Le livre était rempli de remarques élogieuses sur l'auteur.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

protestation
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
La protestation des travailleurs contre le traitement injuste a été ignorée.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

premiers secours
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Il a donné les premiers secours au cycliste blessé avant l'arrivée de l'ambulance.
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

gendarme
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
Le gendarme a arrêté la voiture pour un contrôle de routine.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

quai
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
Le navire est resté au quai pendant deux jours.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

étroit d'esprit, relatif à une île
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
La communauté a été critiquée pour ses attitudes insulaires envers les étrangers.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

enjoué; joyeux; gai
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Les enfants joyeux riaient et jouaient dans le parc.
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.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

d'accord
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Tout ira bien.
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.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

avoir
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
Ils ont trois enfants.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentiquement
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Elle parle authentiquement de ses expériences.
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

sans voix
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
Elle est restée sans voix lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

vérité
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
Le journaliste a vérifié la véracité du rapport.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

exsuder
Meaning
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
Example
He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.
Il exsude de la confiance chaque fois qu'il parle en public.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

entièrement
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Elle est entièrement consciente des risques.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

détermination
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Sa détermination à réussir était inébranlable.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

sculpteur
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Le sculpteur a passé des mois à créer une belle statue en marbre.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

frère/sœur
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Elle a trois frères et sœurs, deux frères et une sœur.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

cimetière
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
Le vieux cimetière près de l'église date du XVIIIe siècle.
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

adieu
Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
Elle fit ses adieux à ses amis avant de partir pour la France.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

ombragé; suspect; malhonnête;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
Le commerçant ombragé a conclu une affaire suspecte.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

garde forestier
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Le garde forestier a guidé les touristes à travers le sentier forestier.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (garniture pour dessert)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Elle a décoré la tarte avec une couche de meringue légère.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

entraîneur
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
L'entraîneur de football a motivé son équipe avant le match.
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

périlleux, dangereux, risqué
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
Les explorateurs ont fait un voyage périlleux.
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

empiéter
Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
Il a été condamné à une amende pour avoir pénétré sur une propriété privée.
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

graisse
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
Trop de graisse dans votre alimentation peut être malsain.
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.
A1 noun /iːst/

east

est
Meaning
The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Le soleil se lève à l'est.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

progressif
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Les changements progressifs sont plus durables.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

curiosité; objet ou fait inhabituel ou intéressant
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Sa curiosité pour différentes cultures l'a poussée à voyager autour du monde.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

dispersé
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
La population dispersée a rendu difficile la fourniture de services publics.
C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

transfusible
Meaning
capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids
Example
Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.
Seuls les groupes sanguins transfusibles sont utilisés à l'hôpital.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

palimpseste
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
Le manuscrit ancien était un palimpseste, montrant des traces subtiles de textes précédents sous la nouvelle écriture.
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

passionnés de la nature
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
Les passionnés de nature visitent souvent la vallée de Sajek pour sa beauté pittoresque.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

imperturbabilité
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Son imperturbabilité pendant la crise a impressionné tout le monde.
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

appareil
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
L'appareil a été conçu pour être écologique.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

endurance
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Courir un marathon nécessite une endurance exceptionnelle.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

réagir
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Elle a réagi avec colère lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrant
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
La connexion Internet lente était vraiment frustrante.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

personne ou chose qui commence quelque chose; le premier plat d'un repas
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Le starter du repas était une salade fraîche.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

déchirure profonde
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Il avait une coupure profonde à la jambe après l'accident.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

logement; quartiers; logement militaire
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
Les soldats sont retournés à leurs quartiers après l'exercice d'entraînement.
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

sur
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
Elle a sauté sur la table pour prendre le livre.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

lâche
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
Le chevalier méprisait le lâche qui avait trahi ses camarades.
C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

colère, rage
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
La nouvelle politique a provoqué la colère des employés.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

enfant négligé
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
Le petit enfant négligé mendiait de la nourriture dans la rue.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

petite fiole
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
Le médecin lui a donné un flacon de médicament.
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

pliable
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
Elle a acheté une chaise pliable pour le camping.
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.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

avare
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Le propriétaire était tellement avare qu'il n'a jamais réparé quoi que ce soit.
A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

européen
Meaning
Relating to Europe or its people.
Example
She studied European history at university.
Elle a étudié l'histoire européenne à l'université.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

monogramme
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
La serviette était brodée avec son monogramme.
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

frigo
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
S'il vous plaît, mettez le lait dans le frigo pour qu'il reste frais.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

distractions
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Éliminez les distractions pour améliorer la productivité.
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

impossible à persuader
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
Elle est restée impossible à persuader malgré tous nos arguments.
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

question; phrase interrogative;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
Le professeur a posé une question difficile pendant l'examen.
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

académique
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
Elle a un dossier académique exceptionnel.
A2 verb /ɡeɪn/

gain

obtenir
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
Il espère gagner de l'expérience de ce travail.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

odieux
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
Le dictateur a été rappelé pour ses crimes odieux.
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

représentant
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
Le représentant a abordé des questions critiques.
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

température
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
Les températures croissantes affectent la production agricole.
A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

pêche
Meaning
the activity of catching fish
Example
Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.
La pêche est une activité populaire dans les villages côtiers.
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

réfléchi; pensif; capable de refléter la lumière ou les images
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
Après la réunion, il était dans un état d'esprit réfléchi.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

avertissement
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Il a reçu un avertissement pour son travail négligent.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪs.kəl/

fiscal

fiscal
Meaning
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.
Example
The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.
Le gouvernement a introduit de nouvelles politiques fiscales pour contrôler l'inflation.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

Intrépide; courageux; indomptable;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
Malgré les revers, elle est restée intrépide dans la poursuite de ses objectifs.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

dilatoire
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
Le comité a été critiqué pour sa réponse dilatoire à la crise.
A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

ça
Meaning
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
It is raining outside.
Il pleut dehors.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

coffre-fort / sauter
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
La banque a gardé ses lingots d'or dans une voûte sécurisée.
C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

détenu
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
La prison a plus de mille détenus.
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

fluidité
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
La fluidité des mouvements de la danseuse était envoûtante.
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

saleté; terre; matière sale
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
Après avoir joué dans le jardin, les enfants étaient couverts de saleté de la tête aux pieds.
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

oligarchie
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
La nation était dirigée par une oligarchie riche qui contrôlait toutes les ressources.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

arôme
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
L'arôme du pain fraîchement cuit remplissait la cuisine.
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

sûrement
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
Tu réussiras sûrement l'examen si tu étudies dur.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

institut
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
L'université a décidé d'instituer de nouvelles règles pour la bibliothèque.
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

possible
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
Il est possible d'apprendre une nouvelle langue à tout âge.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

affilier
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
L'école est affiliée à l'université locale.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

retourner vers l'extérieur
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
Le chirurgien a dû retourner la paupière pendant la procédure.
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

ramper
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
Elle monta silencieusement les escaliers pour éviter de réveiller quelqu'un.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

mutation, changement génétique
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Les scientifiques ont découvert une mutation génétique qui a causé le trouble.
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

émerger
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
Une grande crise de santé émerge de la pollution.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

inexpérimenté
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
L'écrivain inexpérimenté a eu du mal à terminer son premier roman.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

diadème
Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
La princesse portait un diadème en or sur le front.
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

désordonné
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
Sa chambre était si désordonnée qu’il ne pouvait pas trouver ses clés.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

acheter
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
Je veux acheter une nouvelle voiture cette année.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

gâcher
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
La pluie a gâché l'événement en plein air.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

souvenir
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
J'ai acheté un petit souvenir à la boutique de cadeaux.
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

boîte
Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
J'ai ouvert une boîte de soupe pour le déjeuner.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

errer
Meaning
to make a mistake or be incorrect
Example
To err is human, to forgive divine.
Se tromper est humain, pardonner est divin.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

quartier
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
J'ai grandi dans un quartier calme.
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

prendre personnellement
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
Ne le prends pas personnellement, il ne voulait pas te contrarier.
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

réalisation
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
Son rêve de devenir médecin s'est enfin réalisé.
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

impliquer
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
Les preuves ont impliqué plusieurs responsables dans le scandale.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

bonheur
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

vérifier
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
Veuillez vérifier votre adresse e-mail avant de continuer.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

petite vague
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
L'étang n'a été perturbé que par les petites vagues causées par la brise.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

courtage
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Le courtage immobilier les a aidés à trouver une nouvelle maison.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

suspendu
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Il a été suspendu de l'école pendant une semaine.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

être approprié
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Il serait approprié que l'entreprise écoute ses clients.
B1 noun /tæks/

tax

impôt
Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a augmenté le taux de l'impôt sur les biens de luxe.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

réalisme
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Ses peintures sont admirées pour leur réalisme.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

papyre
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
Le rouleau ancien a été écrit sur du papyrus.
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

esprit maléfique
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
La dette est devenue un esprit maléfique qui pesait lourdement sur la famille.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

intégrité
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
L'intégrité des enseignants favorise un environnement d'apprentissage positif.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

rempart
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Les soldats se tenaient sur le rempart, observant l'ennemi approcher.
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

évasion; fuite; libération
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
L'évasion du prisonnier de la prison a choqué les autorités.
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

dégradation
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
La dégradation des sols due à une utilisation excessive est un problème croissant.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

interopérabilité
Meaning
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
Example
The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.
L'interopérabilité des différents systèmes logiciels garantit un flux de travail fluide.
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

éclat
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
Il s'est coupé le doigt avec un éclat de verre.
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

compresser
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
Le fichier a été compressé pour économiser de l'espace de stockage.