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B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

vol d'informations par fraude
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Les e-mails de phishing trompent souvent les gens pour qu'ils révèlent leurs mots de passe.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

ancêtre
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
Nos ancêtres ont lutté pour l'indépendance.
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

art oratoire
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
Ses compétences exceptionnelles en oratoire lui ont permis de gagner la compétition de débat.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

terminal, final, maladie terminale
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Il attendait le bus à la terminale centrale.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

digne d'amour; adorable
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
Le chiot était tellement adorable que tout le monde voulait l'adopter.
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

sourire d'un air suffisant
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
Il a souri lorsqu'il a gagné la dispute.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Le ciel clair était peint d'une teinte profonde d'azur.
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

viande rôtie
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
Le rôti du dimanche était parfaitement cuit et très tendre.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

résidus de pesticides
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
Un excès de résidus de pesticides dans les aliments peut être nocif pour la santé.
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

orteil
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
Elle s'est cognée le orteil contre la patte de la chaise.
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

cuisiner
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
Ma mère adore cuisiner des plats traditionnels.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

doucement; sans problèmes
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
La voiture roule doucement sur la nouvelle autoroute.
A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

améliorer
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
La pratique aide à améliorer vos compétences.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascendre
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Les grimpeurs vont ascendre la montagne à l'aube.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

reconstruction
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
Le projet de reconstruction a pris des années.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

incorporer
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
Le nouveau design incorpore la technologie avancée.
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

endroit
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
J'ai trouvé un excellent endroit pour un pique-nique dans le parc.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

multilingue
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Elle a grandi dans une maison multilingue.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motiver
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
Le discours de l'entraîneur a motivé l'équipe à gagner le championnat.
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

fiduciaire
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
Les banques ont des devoirs fiduciaires envers leurs clients.
B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

énergique; actif; plein d'énergie
Meaning
having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy
Example
She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.
Elle est très énergique et adore les activités de plein air.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

imperfection
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Elle a accepté son imperfection comme faisant partie de l’humanité.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

tendu
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
La corde était tendue entre les deux poteaux.
C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

décret, mandat
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
La nouvelle politique a été mise en œuvre par un décret royal.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

élégant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe élégante à la fête.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

donné
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Il est un fait donné que le travail acharné mène au succès.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanatique
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Il est un fanatique supporter de son équipe de football.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

imperissable; éternel; immortel
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
La beauté impérissable de l'art classique continue d'inspirer les générations.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

résiduel
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
Le patient a ressenti une douleur résiduelle après la chirurgie.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

pensable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Il est difficile de croire qu'un tel résultat soit même pensable.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

passionné
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
Elle a prononcé un discours passionné sur les droits de l'homme.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

immanent
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Il croyait que les valeurs morales sont immanentes dans la nature humaine.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

méchanceté; avarice
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Sa méchanceté envers les enfants pauvres a choqué tout le monde dans le quartier.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

service des approvisionnements
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Le service des approvisionnements de l'armée s'est assuré que les soldats avaient suffisamment de provisions.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

compéter
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Plusieurs entreprises se battent pour la domination du marché.
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

juste; raisonnable; beau
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
Le juge a pris une décision juste dans l'affaire.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

inverse; opposé
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
Il existe une relation inverse entre le prix et la demande.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

gouverneur
Meaning
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
Example
The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.
Le gouverneur a adressé les citoyens concernant les élections à venir.
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

monolithique
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
L'entreprise a maintenu une structure monolithique résistante au changement.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

escroc
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
La police a finalement attrapé le célèbre escroc.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

égocentrique
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement égocentrique a agacé tout le monde à la réunion.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

personne qui fait des progrès lents et qui reste derrière les autres
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
L'étudiant en retard a finalement soumis son devoir après la date limite.
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

magie
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
Le magicien a émerveillé la foule avec sa magie.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

épouvantable
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
La scène de crime était épouvantable.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

bordure décorative / marge
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
Le festival avait une marge de petites performances indépendantes.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

envelopper
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
Le sommet de la montagne était enveloppé de brume.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

refuge
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
Le chalet dans les bois était leur cachette secrète.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

transgression, infraction
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
Le tribunal a pardonné sa première transgression, mais l'a averti de ne pas la répéter.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

sommet
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
Le sommet a abordé des questions mondiales pressantes.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

heureusement
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Heureusement, elle est arrivée juste à temps pour la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

boa constrictor
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
Le boa constrictor s'est enroulé autour de sa proie.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

jeune homme
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Le jeune homme rêvait de devenir un chevalier courageux.
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

déconcerter
Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
Le tour du magicien semblait déconcerter tout le public.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

locatif
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
En latin, le cas locatif est utilisé pour indiquer un lieu.
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

précisément
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
Le bras robotique a effectué l'opération précisément.
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

hésitant; indécis; réticent
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
Elle était hésitante à accepter l'offre d'emploi.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

glamour; charme; attrait;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
Le glamour d'Hollywood a attiré de jeunes acteurs du monde entier.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

novice
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
En tant que conducteur novice, elle était très prudente sur la route.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

cancro
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
L'arbre était infecté par un chancre qui endommagait son écorce.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

lacunes
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Les lacunes institutionnelles affectent négativement le comportement des étudiants.
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

intelligent; astucieux; bien habillé; élégant
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
Elle a pris une décision intelligente d'investir dans des actions technologiques.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

funérailles
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Des centaines de personnes ont assisté aux funérailles pour rendre hommage au professeur bien-aimé.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

fomenter
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
Le leader rebelle a tenté de fomenter des troubles parmi les gens.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

aliéné
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Les étudiants aliénés sont plus enclins à la délinquance.
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

passage couvert
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
Le passage couvert reliait la maison au garage.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

climat
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
Le changement climatique affecte toutes les régions à l'échelle mondiale.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Terre; sol;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
Les astronautes pouvaient voir la Terre depuis leur vaisseau spatial en orbite.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

croire
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Je crois au travail acharné et au dévouement.
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

mannequin
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
Le mannequin dans la vitrine du magasin était habillé d'une robe rouge.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patricien
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Les familles patriciennes de Rome exerçaient une grande puissance en politique.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

concordance
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Il y a une forte concordance entre les deux rapports.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

persévérance
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Sa persévérance l'a aidé à réaliser ses rêves.
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

question / importance
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
Peu importe ce que pensent les autres.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

transcendantal
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
La méditation peut mener à des expériences transcendantes.
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

peut-être
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
Peut-être que nous irons au parc demain.
A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

dimanche
Meaning
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
Example
We usually relax at home on Sunday.
Nous nous détendons généralement à la maison le dimanche.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

franchement; ouvertement;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Franchement, je pense que ce plan a besoin de plus de considération.
B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

admirable
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
Son dévouement à aider les autres est vraiment admirable.
C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

pas inquiet ou perturbé par quelque chose ; calme et composé
Meaning
Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.
Example
She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.
Elle est restée calme malgré les défis.
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

allié; associé; lié
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
Les forces alliées ont travaillé ensemble pendant la guerre.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

voisin
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
Mon voisin m'a prêté un peu de sucre quand je n'en avais plus.
A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

riche; fortuné; précieux
Meaning
having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor
Example
The rich businessman donated money to the charity.
Le riche homme d'affaires a fait un don à la charité.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

hauteur
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
La hauteur de la tour a impressionné les visiteurs.
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

gazette
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
La promotion a été annoncée officiellement dans la gazette gouvernementale la semaine dernière.
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

présence
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
Sa présence à la réunion a mis tout le monde à l'aise.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

décapiter
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Le récit historique décrit comment le traître a été décapité comme punition.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

commencement
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
La cérémonie de commencement a marqué le début d'un nouveau voyage.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

balayer
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Il a swipé à gauche sur la photo.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

réarranger
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Elle a décidé de réarranger les meubles dans son salon.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

insubordination
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
Le soldat a été puni pour insubordination pendant la mission.
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

verbosité
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
Le contrat était rempli de verbosité juridique inutile.
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

sacré
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
La liberté d'expression est considérée comme sacrée dans les sociétés démocratiques.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

trace ou ligne; se déplacer très rapidement dans une direction spécifiée
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Un éclair a traversé le ciel nocturne.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

alpiniste
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
L'alpiniste a atteint le sommet après une longue ascension.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

emblème
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
La colombe est un emblème de la paix.
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

problèmes
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
Les problèmes de santé liés à la pollution augmentent.
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 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

véritable
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
La maison était un véritable palais comparé à la nôtre.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

inhumain
Meaning
lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage
Example
The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.
The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.
A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

doigt
Meaning
any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)
Example
She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.
Elle a pointé avec son doigt pour montrer la direction vers le musée.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

misère
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
Le roman décrit la misère des victimes de la guerre.
B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

consultant
Meaning
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Example
The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.
L'entreprise a embauché un consultant pour améliorer sa stratégie marketing.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

rénne
Meaning
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
Example
Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.
Le renne du Père Noël a tiré son traîneau à travers le ciel.
A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

assez; plutôt; complètement
Meaning
to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely
Example
The movie was quite interesting.
Le film était assez intéressant.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

détourner
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Il a été accusé d'avoir détourné les fonds de l'entreprise.
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

imprudent, insolent
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
L'enfant impudent a répondu au professeur.
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.
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

à qui
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
L'homme à qui j'ai parlé hier est mon ami.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

handicap
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
Malgré son handicap physique, il est devenu un athlète à succès dans les courses en fauteuil roulant.
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

serpent
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
Le serpent glissait silencieusement à travers l'herbe.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

vaisselle en porcelaine
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
La vaisselle en porcelaine coûteuse a été exposée dans l'armoire.
C1 verb /struː/

strew

répandre
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
Les vêtements étaient éparpillés sur le sol.
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

déchets chimiques
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
Les déchets chimiques polluent les plans d'eau.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

passage, décès
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
Le passage du leader a été une grande perte pour la nation.
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

interférer
Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
Les preuves ont été manipulées avant le procès.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

nid d'aigle
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
L'aigle a construit son nid sur la haute falaise
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

cadavre
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Les étudiants en médecine ont disséqué le cadavre pour apprendre l'anatomie humaine.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

infanterie
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
L'infanterie a avancé à travers le champ de bataille à pied.