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C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

errant; migratoire; voyageur
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
Le faucon pèlerin est connu pour sa vitesse incroyable.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

pertinent
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
Elle a posé une question pertinente lors de la réunion.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

chute finale
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
Tout le monde a ri fortement à la chute finale de sa blague.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

tous les dieux, temple dédié à tous les dieux
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
Le Panthéon romain est l'un des temples antiques les mieux conservés.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

périssable
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
Conservez les aliments périssables dans le réfrigérateur.
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

percussion
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
La section de percussion a ajouté du rythme et de l'énergie à l'orchestre.
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

vendre
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
Les vendeurs de rue vendent des bijoux faits à la main aux touristes.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

flexible
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
Le métal est suffisamment flexible pour être façonné en bijoux.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

plagiat
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
L'étudiant a été expulsé pour avoir commis du plagiat dans son essai.
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

prolifique
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
L'auteur est prolifique, ayant écrit plus de 30 livres.
C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

parenthèse
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
L'explication a été donnée dans une parenthèse dans le texte.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

préoccuper
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Les préoccupations concernant l'avenir l'occupent constamment.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

pristine, intact, pur et frais
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
La forêt reste dans un état pristine.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

prétentieux
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Il a été présomptueux de sa part de prendre cette décision sans consulter les autres.
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

calmer
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
Il a essayé de calmer le client en colère avec un remboursement.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

prolétaire
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Le mouvement était enraciné dans les luttes prolétaires.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

agréable
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
Le repas était simple mais assez agréable.
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

parer une attaque
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
Il a réussi à parer l'épée de l'adversaire avec des réflexes rapides.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

primauté
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
La primauté de l'éducation ne peut être niée.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

manuel introductif, apprêt
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Il a lu un manuel d'introduction à la programmation avant de commencer son cours.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

chapiteau
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
La réception de mariage a eu lieu dans un chapiteau décoré.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

bonheur
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

prévenir
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
Le gouvernement a agi rapidement pour prévenir une crise financière.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
L'enfant est devenu irritable lorsqu'on lui a refusé des bonbons.
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.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

prévenir à l'avance
Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.
Le gouvernement a agi pour prévenir une crise en introduisant de nouvelles politiques.
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.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

basé sur la probabilité
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
Le modèle suit une approche probabilistique pour les prédictions.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

plumage
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
Le plumage du paon était vibrant et frappant.
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

pacifiste
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
Elle est une pacifiste engagée qui fait campagne contre les conflits armés.
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.
C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

prophétie
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
La prophétie annonçait l'ascension d'un grand leader.
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

marsouin
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
Le marsouin a sauté gracieusement hors de l'eau.
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

prospecteur minier
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
Le prospecteur a passé des années dans les montagnes à chercher de l'or.
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

interdit
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
Le coût du médicament est trop élevé pour de nombreuses familles.
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

post-scriptum
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
Elle a ajouté une brève post-scriptum pour le remercier à nouveau.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

pitoyable; attendrissant
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
Les cris pitoyables de l'animal blessé ont fait pleurer tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parabole
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jésus enseignait souvent en utilisant une parabole pour transmettre des vérités profondes.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

sans argent; extrêmement pauvre; complètement sans fonds
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
Après avoir perdu son emploi, il est devenu sans argent.
C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

école polytechnique
Meaning
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
Example
She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.
Elle a étudié l'ingénierie dans un polytechnique bien connu de sa ville.
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

précipitation
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
Les niveaux annuels de précipitations diminuent.
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

polariser
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
La décision controversée a divisé l'opinion publique en deux groupes opposés.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

représentant
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Elle a voté par procuration lors de la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

souple, facilement influençable ou adaptable
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Elle a une personnalité flexible qui s'adapte bien aux nouvelles situations.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

périmètre
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
Les soldats ont gardé le périmètre du camp.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

arrondissement
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Elle est allée voter dans son arrondissement local.
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

prolifération
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
La prolifération des logiciels malveillants est une préoccupation croissante.
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.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

perturber
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Le bruit soudain a perturbé les étudiants pendant l'examen.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

étoile polaire
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
Les marins ont utilisé l'étoile polaire pour naviguer à travers l'océan.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

prophétiser
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
Le moine prophétisa que la paix reviendrait dans le pays.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

précipice
Meaning
A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.
Example
The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.
Les randonneurs étaient debout au bord du précipice, regardant la vallée en bas.
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

détenteur
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
Le détenteur de la terre a construit une nouvelle maison.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

pensif/pensive
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Elle avait l'air pensive en regardant par la fenêtre.
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

ascendance
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
Sa noble ascendance lui a donné accès à la cour royale.
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

pieux
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
Le moine pieux passait des heures en prière chaque jour.
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

protectionnisme
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
Le protectionnisme du gouvernement a aidé les entreprises locales à se développer.
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

protégé
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
Le jeune artiste était le protégé d'un peintre célèbre.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

perméable
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
Le sol dans cette région est très perméable à l'eau.
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

punjabi
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
Il portait un punjabi blanc pour la célébration du festival.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

pâle, surtout à cause d'une mauvaise santé; manquant de substance ou de vitalité
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
Son teint pâle montrait des signes de maladie.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

pitance
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
Elle a travaillé de longues heures pour une simple pitance.
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

provocateur
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
Ses commentaires provocateurs ont mis tout le monde en colère.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

astucieux, prudent
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Il était astucieux de sa part de rester silencieux pendant l'argument.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

psychosomatique
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
Sa douleur à l'estomac a été diagnostiquée comme psychosomatique, liée au stress.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

tresse
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Elle a décidé de tresser ses cheveux avant la fête.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospectus
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
L'université a envoyé un prospectus pour attirer de nouveaux étudiants.
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

propager
Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
Les scientifiques travaillent à propager les espèces en captivité.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

prédominance
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
La sécurité prime sur la vitesse dans cette usine.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

mesurer la profondeur ou examiner de près
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Ils ont utilisé une ligne pour mesurer la profondeur du lac.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

socle / piédestal
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
La statue a été placée sur un piédestal en marbre.
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

permissif
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
L'éducation permissive peut parfois mener à un manque de discipline chez les enfants.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

fleur de paon
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
L'arbre de fleur de paon fleurit avec des fleurs orange éclatantes en été.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

prémédité
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
Le crime était clairement prémédité.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

prétendre
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
Le document prétend être un rapport officiel du gouvernement.
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

pervenche
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
Les pervenches violettes couvraient magnifiquement le sol du jardin.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

acquérir
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Ils ont réussi à se procurer suffisamment de fournitures pour l'expédition.
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 /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

péon
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
Le péon du bureau a remis les dossiers à chaque département.
C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

agacer
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
Ses interruptions constantes me vexent vraiment.
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

par morceaux; en petits morceaux
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
La rénovation a été faite petit à petit sur plusieurs années en raison des contraintes budgétaires.
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

tristesse, douleur
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
La tristesse de l'adieu a fait couler des larmes dans les yeux de tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

passable
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
La route est à peine passable après la tempête.
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.
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

fruit du dragon
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
La pitaya a une saveur douce et délicate et une apparence unique.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

condescendant
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Son ton condescendant a offensé le public.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

âme / esprit
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
Le roman explore les profondeurs de la psyché humaine.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Le patient a reçu un placebo pour comparer l'effet du médicament réel.
C1 verb /per/

pare

éplucher
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
Elle a pelé la pomme avant de la manger.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extrêmement assoiffé
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
Après avoir marché dans le désert, il était extrêmement assoiffé.
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

palette
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
Les boîtes ont été empilées sur une palette en bois pour un transport facile.
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.
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.
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 /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

posthume
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
L'auteur a reçu un prix posthume pour son dernier roman.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platonique
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
Ils ont une amitié platonique qui dure depuis des années.
C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

graines de pavot
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
Les graines de pavot sont saupoudrées sur les pains et utilisées dans les currys bengalis.
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

pédestrianisation
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
La piétonnisation des centres-villes réduit la pollution.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

plausibilité
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
La plausibilité de son explication a convaincu le jury.
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.
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

conservateur
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
Les conservateurs artificiels sont nuisibles pour la santé.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

propulser
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
Le manque d'orientation appropriée peut propulser les adolescents vers la délinquance.
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

industrie de la parfumerie
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
Elle travaille dans une parfumerie qui crée des senteurs de luxe.
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

présumé
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
La preuve présumée a ensuite été prouvée fausse.
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
Son travail a gagné en notoriété après le prix.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

pérenne
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
Le changement climatique est une préoccupation pérenne pour les scientifiques.
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

provocant
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe provocante à la fête.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

gâter / dorloter
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
Les parents gâtent souvent leur premier enfant.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

poser
Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
Le scientifique a posé une nouvelle théorie pour expliquer le phénomène.
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

protestant
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther a été une figure clé dans la Réforme protestante.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

préméditer
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
Le suspect a été accusé d'avoir prémédité le crime.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

prédateur/exploitant
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
L'oiseau prédateur s'est précipité sur sa proie.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

paralysé
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
Le choc soudain semblait le paralyser.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

psychothérapie
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Elle a assisté à des séances hebdomadaires de psychothérapie pour faire face à son anxiété.