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C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

pervasion
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
Il y avait une pervasion d'espoir dans toute la communauté.
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

regarder furtivement
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
L'enfant a essayé de regarder à travers le trou de serrure.
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

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

ponderable

qui peut être considéré, pensable
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
La preuve était substantielle et pensable.
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.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

prix
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Il a gagné le premier prix dans la compétition.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

éloge
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
L'acteur a reçu des éloges pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

public
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
Le public a exigé une action sur la question.
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

précepte
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
L'honnêteté est un précepte fondamental dans toutes les religions.
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

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

pronounced

prononcé
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Il y a une différence prononcée entre les deux styles.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

mécène
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
La bibliothèque est soutenue par des mécènes généreux.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

bavarder de manière insensée
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Il parlait sans fin de ses petites réussites.
A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

bonheur
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

lâche
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
Il a agi comme un lâche pendant la crise.
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.
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 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

rouer de coups
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
Example
The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
Le boxeur a roué son adversaire de coups dans le dernier round.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

pince
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
Le chef a utilisé une pince pour retirer la casserole chaude du poêle.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

prédominant
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
La couleur prédominante dans la peinture est bleue.
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.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

interdictionniste
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
L'interdictionniste a mené une campagne contre la vente d'alcool dans la ville.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

jupon
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Elle portait un jupon blanc sous sa robe.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

phénoménal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
L'équipe a obtenu un succès phénoménal dans le tournoi.
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.
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

passé
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
Il pense souvent à ses erreurs passées.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

potentiel
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
Le potentiel d'innovation est immense.
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

jeu de mots
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
Il a fait un jeu de mots intelligent sur la montée du pain à la boulangerie.
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 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.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

commun, du peuple
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Ses goûts étaient assez communs, il préférait la nourriture simple et des vêtements simples.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

pratique
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
La pratique quotidienne améliore la fluidité.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

produit
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
L'entreprise a lancé un nouveau produit sur le marché.
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 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

en privé; de manière confidentielle
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Elle lui a parlé en privé de la question.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

poursuivre
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
L'avocat a décidé de poursuivre l'affaire après avoir réuni suffisamment de preuves.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

relatif aux fonctions et activités corporelles
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
L'exercice améliore les fonctions physiologiques du corps.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

pénitent
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
Elle était pénitente après avoir crié sur son amie.
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

expert
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
Les experts politiques ont débattu des résultats des élections à la télévision.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

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

prospects

perspectives
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Les perspectives de croissance semblent prometteuses.
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

pioche
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
Le mineur a utilisé une pioche pour briser la surface rocheuse.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

prise de parole en public
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Les compétences en prise de parole en public sont essentielles pour les rôles de leadership.
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

programmation
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
Il passe la plupart de son temps à apprendre la programmation informatique.
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

plus-que-parfait
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
Quand elle est arrivée, il avait déjà terminé ses devoirs, montrant le plus-que-parfait.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversion
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censure du régime a été vue comme une perversion de la liberté d'expression.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

passage/voie étroite; extrait/citation; processus de transition d'un état ou lieu à un autre
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
Le passage étroit a mené de la cour à la bibliothèque.
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.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

sac à main
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Elle a mis son portefeuille dans son sac.
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

fournir
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
L'entreprise fournit des aliments biologiques aux clients soucieux de leur santé.
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

flirter
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
Il était connu pour flirter avec de nombreuses femmes en ville.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proportionnel
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
La peine doit être proportionnelle au crime.
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

princesse
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
La princesse a salué la foule depuis le balcon du palais.
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

photo
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
Elle a pris une photo du coucher du soleil.
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.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

utilisation de pseudonyme
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
L'auteure a maintenu l'utilisation de pseudonyme tout au long de sa carrière.
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 /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.
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.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

philologue
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
Le philologue a analysé des textes anciens pour comprendre l'évolution du langage.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

pathogène
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
Certaines bactéries sont inoffensives, tandis que d'autres sont très pathogènes.
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.
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

pneumatique
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
L'usine utilise des outils pneumatiques pour l'assemblage.
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

photographie
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
Elle a étudié la photographie à l'université.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

pape ou un évêque de haut rang
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
Le pape a adressé la nation dans un discours télévisé.
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

bonheur
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

préliminaire; introductif; destiné à la préparation
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Elle a suivi des cours préparatoires avant l'examen final.
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

prépondérant
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
L'influence prépondérante des médias façonne l'opinion publique.
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.
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

provisoire
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
L'arrangement était seulement provisoire jusqu'à ce que le contrat final soit signé.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

pénitent
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
Le prêtre a donné un sermon pénitent sur le pardon.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

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

Populous

populeux
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
La Chine est le pays le plus peuplé du monde.
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

pénétration
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
La pénétration du marché de l'entreprise a rapidement augmenté.
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

précédemment
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
Elle avait travaillé précédemment dans une banque avant de commencer son propre commerce.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

pharmacie
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Je suis allé à la pharmacie acheter des antibiotiques.
B2 adjective /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.
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

perpendiculaire
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
L'échelle a été placée perpendiculaire au sol pour des raisons de sécurité.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

charmant
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
Le nouveau professeur est très charmant et facile à aborder.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

pousser
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Elle lui a donné un coup dans le bras pour attirer son attention.
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

passion
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
Sa passion pour la musique l'a conduite à devenir chanteuse professionnelle.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

de couleurs variées
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
Le chat piebald avait des taches noires et blanches sur tout son corps.
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

prêcher
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
Le pasteur a prêché sur le pardon et la bonté.
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

rayé
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
Le bouclier du chevalier était décoré de rayures rayées rouges et dorées.
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

traiter avec condescendance
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
Ne me traite pas avec ta fausse sympathie.
B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

parfum
Meaning
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
Example
She wore her favorite perfume to the party.
Elle portait son parfum préféré à la fête.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

préférence
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Elle a une préférence pour la musique classique plutôt que la musique pop.
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

surface plane; avion; aplanir
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
Le menuisier a utilisé un outil pour aplanir le bois.
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

pédagogie
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
Il a étudié la pédagogie pour devenir un meilleur enseignant.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

préoccupation excessive pour les détails ou les règles mineures
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Sa pédanterie a rendu la réunion inutilement longue.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

manifestant
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
Le manifestant a parlé avec passion de la cause.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

réfléchir profondément
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Elle a réfléchi profondément au sens du poème.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

excessivement optimiste
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Son attitude excessivement optimiste ignorait les problèmes évidents.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

une grande plume douce ou quelque chose qui ressemble à une plume
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
Le soldat portait une plume rouge sur son casque.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

préfigurer
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Les réformes économiques préfigurent des changements sociaux majeurs.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

préadopter
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
Les travailleurs ont été préengagés avant le début officiel du projet.
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.
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

prison
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
Il a été envoyé en prison pour ses crimes.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

palette
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
L'artiste a mélangé des teintes vibrantes sur sa palette avant de commencer la peinture.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

photocopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Veuillez photocopier ces documents avant la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

pancréas
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Le pancréas joue un rôle vital dans la digestion et la régulation du sucre sanguin.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

pâtes
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Nous avons mangé des pâtes crémeuses pour le dîner hier soir.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

provocation
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Son commentaire impoli était une provocation évidente.
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

fouiner / s'immiscer
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Elle a essayé de fouiner dans la vie privée de son voisin.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

voler
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Il a essayé de voler un livre à la bibliothèque sans être remarqué.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

crevaison
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
J'ai dû réparer un pneu crevé sur mon vélo ce matin.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

droit aux avantages supplémentaires
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
Le juge a profité de certains droits supplémentaires liés à sa fonction.
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

se répandre
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
L'odeur des fleurs fraîches a envahi toute la pièce.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

zone périphérique
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Ils ont passé l'après-midi à explorer les purlieus de la ville ancienne.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

prince
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
Le prince s'est adressé à la nation le jour de son anniversaire.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

détermination ferme et persévérance
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
Sa détermination inébranlable à atteindre ses objectifs était inspirante.