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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.
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

savoureux
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
Le chef a préparé un plat savoureux qui a enchanté tout le monde à table.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

granule
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Chaque granule de sel scintillait sous la lumière du soleil.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

volant
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
L'oiseau volant s'est élevé gracieusement dans le ciel.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

sans but; sans objectif
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
Il se promenait dans la ville de manière sans but.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

passoire
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Elle a égoutté les pâtes avec une passoire.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

médiéval
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Le château affichait une architecture et un design médiévaux.
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.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

bougie
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Nous avons allumé une bougie pendant la panne de courant
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

habiller
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Elle a habillé le bébé avec des vêtements chauds.
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

abstinence totale d'alcool
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
Il a pratiqué le teetotalisme toute sa vie.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

prévient
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
Le climat chaud du Bangladesh empêche les chutes de neige.
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

persévérance
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
Sa persévérance dans la poursuite de ses objectifs était inspirante.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

déchets; rejet
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Veuillez mettre les déchets dans les bacs désignés.
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

fondamental
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
L'honnêteté est un principe fondamental du bon leadership.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

auvent
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nous nous sommes assis sous l'auvent pour éviter la forte pluie.
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

géologie
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
Elle a étudié la géologie pour comprendre les tremblements de terre.
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

magnétiser
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
Le scientifique a réussi à magnétiser la tige de fer.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

faute sociale
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
Il a commis une grande faute sociale en oubliant son anniversaire.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

coriandre
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Les feuilles fraîches de coriandre sont saupoudrées sur le curry.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

mélange
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
La nouvelle politique est un mélange de plusieurs lois antérieures.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

vers ridicule
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
Le travail du poète a été rejeté comme simple vers ridicule par les critiques.
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.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

s'accroupir
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
Le chat s'est accroupi avant de sauter sur sa proie.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

infaillible
Meaning
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.
Son jugement semblait infaillible en matière de finances.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

boucle; spirale
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Elle avait de magnifiques boucles naturelles qui encadraient parfaitement son visage.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

artifice
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
Le charme du politicien n'était rien d'autre qu'un artifice.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

foulard
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
Elle portait un foulard rouge sur la tête.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

apparition fantomatique
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Les enfants ont été effrayés par l'apparition soudaine dans la vieille maison.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

croître
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Les plantes croissent plus vite au printemps.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

stimulus
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Les plantes réagissent à un stimulus externe.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

agriculture
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
L'agriculture nécessite à la fois du travail acharné et des connaissances sur la terre.
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 /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

hospitalité
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
L'hospitalité exceptionnelle du personnel de l'hôtel a rendu nos vacances vraiment mémorables et agréables.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

isolement
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Elle a passé le week-end en complète isolement dans sa cabine.
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

déchirer
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
Il a accidentellement déchiré sa chemise sur la clôture.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

intacte
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
Tous les passagers ont été sauvés indemnes.
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

imitation; copie; réplique
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
son imitation de l'acteur célèbre était tellement bonne que tout le monde a éclaté de rire.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

intercesseur
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Il a agi en tant qu'intercesseur pour résoudre le conflit entre les deux familles.
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

manger
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
Nous mangeons le dîner à 19 heures.
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

prise ferme; prise solide; prise ou poignée
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
L'escaladeur a perdu sa prise et est tombé de plusieurs pieds avant que la corde de sécurité ne le rattrape.
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

cancérogène
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
La viande transformée contient des composés cancérogènes.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

portion
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
Elle n'a mangé qu'une petite portion du repas.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alterner, alternatif
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Les étudiants alternent entre les cours en ligne et en présentiel.
C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

refroidisseur par évaporation
Meaning
a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature
Example
The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.
Le refroidisseur par évaporation fonctionne mieux dans les climats secs.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

droit; direct; honnête;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Tracez une ligne droite du point A au point B.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

vitalement
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
L’accès à l’eau propre est vitalement important pour la santé publique.
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

formation de nouvelles cellules nerveuses
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
Les scientifiques étudient la neurogénèse pour comprendre la santé du cerveau.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

complet, absolu
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Elle est une professionnelle complète dans tous les sens.
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

capable de ressentir; susceptible à la souffrance
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
Dans certaines traditions, les divinités sont décrites comme passibles, partageant des émotions humaines.
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

souligner
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
Le professeur a souligné l'importance des devoirs.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

génération; production;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
Chaque génération fait face à des défis uniques qui façonnent leur vision du monde et leurs valeurs.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

grande pompe, publicité
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
Le nouveau produit a été lancé avec beaucoup de fanfare.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

vaccin
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
Le vaccin contre le COVID-19 a contribué à réduire les maladies graves.
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

circonférence
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
Le professeur nous a demandé de calculer la circonférence du cercle.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

solitaire; isolée
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Elle se sentait seule après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville.
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

porter ou traîner quelque chose de lourd ou encombrant avec effort
Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
Il a dû traîner la valise sur trois étages d'escaliers.
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

ampoule
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
L'ampoule de la cuisine doit être remplacée.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

abominable / épouvantable
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
La performance de l'équipe était abominable.
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

gynécocratie
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
La tribu ancienne était connue pour sa gynécocratie, où les femmes détenaient toutes les positions de pouvoir.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

pare-feu
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un pare-feu protège les réseaux des cyberattaques.
C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

tension excessive
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
Une tension excessive sur les doigts peut provoquer des problèmes musculosquelettiques.
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

subsister
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
Beaucoup de villageois subsistent encore grâce à la pêche et à l'agriculture.
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

bois
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
La maison a été construite entièrement avec du bois local.
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

statistiques
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
Les statistiques ont montré une augmentation du nombre d'utilisateurs l'année dernière.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

relatif à l'oreille
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Le médecin a utilisé un thermomètre auriculaire pour vérifier la température du patient.
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

anabolisme
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
L'anabolisme est essentiel pour la croissance musculaire et la réparation des tissus.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

verbeux
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Son explication verbeuse a confondu le public au lieu d'éclaircir la question.
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

didactique
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
Le roman n'est pas seulement divertissant, mais aussi didactique par nature.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

téléphonie
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
La téléphonie moderne a évolué pour inclure les appels basés sur Internet.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

condamner
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
Le tribunal l'a condamné pour vol.
A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

approprié
Meaning
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality
Example
He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.
Il s'est assuré de porter des vêtements appropriés pour l'entretien.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

émouvant; émotionnel
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
L'histoire émouvante a fait couler des larmes dans les yeux de tous.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

accessoires
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
La maison a été vendue avec tous ses accessoires, y compris le garage et le jardin.
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

chute soudaine
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
Le taux de fertilité au Bangladesh chute rapidement.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

à saveur intense
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Il préfère un vin rouge à saveur intense avec son dîner.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

falaise
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Les vagues se sont écrasées contre le bas de la falaise.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

altérer
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Elle a décidé d'altérer sa robe pour mieux l'ajuster.
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

loin
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
Il s'éloigna de la foule bruyante.
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

couleur
Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
Le bleu est sa couleur préférée.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

crâne
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
Le drapeau pirate était marqué d'un sinistre crâne.
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

oxydation
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
L'oxydation affaiblit les surfaces métalliques.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

inondé
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
Le marché était inondé de produits importés bon marché.
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

masculin
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
L'école a plus de professeurs masculins que de professeurs féminins.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

instinctif, naturel, automatique
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
Sa réaction instinctive lui a sauvé la vie.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

compte
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Elle a ouvert un compte d'épargne à la banque.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

excessivement brillant et voyant
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
La pièce était décorée avec des lumières néon excessivement brillantes.
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

missile
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
L'armée a lancé un missile vers la base ennemie.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

arsenal
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
L'armée a gardé ses armes dans un arsenal sécurisé.
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

discrétion
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
Elle a géré la situation avec grande discrétion.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

empaler
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
Le chevalier a été empalé par la lance de l'ennemi.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

cerf mâle / résister
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
Le cheval a commencé à se cabrer sauvagement alors que le cavalier essayait de se maintenir.
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

dogme
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
Le leader religieux s'est strictement conformé au dogme traditionnel.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

moquerie légère
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
Leurs conversations étaient pleines de moquerie légère et de blagues.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

rumeur
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Il y a une rumeur que l'entreprise va fusionner l'année prochaine.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

brunâtre
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Le vieux papier avait une teinte brunâtre en raison de l'âge.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

rumeur; commérage; nouvelle
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
Il y a une rumeur selon laquelle l'entreprise fermera le mois prochain.
B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

ligne d'arrivée
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
Elle a sprinté jusqu'à la ligne d'arrivée et a gagné la course.
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

déduire
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
À partir des preuves, le détective a déduit que le suspect mentait.
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

écharpe
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
Elle a enroulé une écharpe chaude autour de son cou dans le temps froid.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

butte
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Les randonneurs se sont reposés sur une butte herbeuse près de la rivière.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

acerbe ou sarcastique
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
La critique mordante du critique a offensé l'auteur.
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

poitrine; coffre
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
Le médecin a écouté sa poitrine avec un stéthoscope.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

progrès socioéconomique
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
Le progrès socioéconomique élève les communautés marginalisées.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

trace
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Elle a tracé le chemin de la rivière sur la carte.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

cabane
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Le pêcheur vivait dans une petite cabane près de la plage.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

carrelé
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Le sol carrelé était composé de carreaux colorés disposés en parfaite symétrie.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

sensibilisation
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
Sensibiliser est essentiel pour sauver les papillons.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

éclater
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
Le volcan est entré en éruption après des siècles d'inactivité.
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

poteau de support
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
La corde rouge était attachée aux stanchions pour guider la foule.
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

représenter
Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
La peinture représente un beau coucher du soleil sur la mer.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Veuillez soumettre votre rapport au format PDF d'ici la fin de la semaine.
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

cligner des yeux
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
Elle cligna des yeux rapidement pour éliminer la poussière de ses yeux.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

piquer
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
L'abeille l'a piqué au bras pendant qu'il jardinait.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

enragé
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Il était un fan enragé de l'équipe de football.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

poudre à canon
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
La poudre à canon a été inventée dans la Chine ancienne.
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

soumettre
Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
L'armée a pu soumettre la rébellion rapidement.
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

cognitif
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
Les fonctions cognitives s'améliorent avec la pratique et l'apprentissage.
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

vaporiser
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
La chaleur du soleil peut vaporiser l'eau de la surface.
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

de justesse; à peine
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
Elle a échappé de justesse à l'accident.