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C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

à taches de deux couleurs
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
Le fermier possède un cheval piebald avec des taches noires et blanches.
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

omelette
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
Elle a préparé une omelette au fromage pour le petit déjeuner.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

exubérant
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Les enfants étaient exubérants après avoir gagné le jeu.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

agité
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
La foule est devenue agitée en attendant que le concert commence.
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

obésité
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
L'obésité augmente le risque de diabète et de maladies cardiaques.
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

paria
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
Après le scandale, il est devenu un paria social.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

intimidateur / tyran
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
L'enseignant a arrêté le garçon plus âgé de tenter d'intimider ses camarades de classe.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

corruptible
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Il était connu pour être corruptible et acceptait souvent des pots-de-vin.
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

afflux
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
La ville a connu un afflux de touristes pendant le festival.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

absorbé
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Elle était tellement absorbée dans le livre qu'elle a oublié l'heure.
B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

accord
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
L'accord a souligné le progrès graduel.
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

personne exigeante sur les règles
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
Il est très strict sur la ponctualité et ne tolère pas les retards.
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

évaluation
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
Le processus d'évaluation garantit l'équité.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

fougueux
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
Le garçon fougueux courait autour du champ sans souci.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

personne importante
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
Plusieurs dignitaires étrangers ont assisté au banquet d'État.
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

clinique
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
Le médecin a effectué un examen clinique.
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

harceler, attaquer
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
L'armée a harcelé l'ennemi avec des raids soudains.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

hésitation
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Son hésitation en répondant a fait douter tout le monde de sa confiance.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

accomplir
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
Elle a réussi à accomplir tous ses objectifs pour l'année.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

s'occuper de
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Elle s'occupe de son frère cadet pendant que leurs parents travaillent.
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

saupoudrer
Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
Elle a saupoudré du sucre sur le gâteau.
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

diriger
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
Elle a dirigé l'équipe pour terminer le projet à temps.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

s'écarter
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Il a tendance à s'écarter du plan initial.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organiser
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Le professeur a organisé les élèves pour la sortie scolaire.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

convenir
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Je suis d'accord avec votre opinion sur cette question.
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

orang-outang
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
L'orang-outang se balance gracieusement à travers la canopée de la forêt.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

campagne
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
La campagne environnementale a réussi à sensibiliser le public au changement climatique.
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

relatif au barbier
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
Le nouveau barbier de la ville a offert une large gamme de services tonsoriaux.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

idéaliste
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
Elle a une vision idéaliste de changer le monde.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

clément / doux
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Les prisonniers espéraient un juge clément.
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

pore / étudier attentivement
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
Elle a étudié les documents pendant des heures avant de prendre une décision.
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

licencieux
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
Le roman a été critiqué pour ses thèmes licencieux.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

mise
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Les mises étaient élevées pour le succès du projet.
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

orateur
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
L'orateur a prononcé un discours inspirant à la conférence.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

catholique
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Elle a des goûts catholiques en musique, appréciant tout, du jazz à l'opéra.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

inactif
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
Le volcan est inactif depuis plus d'un siecle.
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

équité
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
Elle s'efforce toujours d'être juste dans ses décisions.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

clientèle
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
La clientèle du salon comprend de nombreuses personnes de haut niveau.
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

par lequel
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
L'entreprise a accepté un contrat par lequel elle paierait la pénalité.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

acerbité
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
L'acerbité de ses remarques a laissé tout le monde en silence.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

poitrine
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Elle a gardé le secret près de sa poitrine.
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

rompre un engagement
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
L'entreprise a rompu sa promesse d'augmenter les salaires.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

idée banale
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Son discours était rempli de vieilles idées banales sur le travail acharné.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrant
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
La connexion Internet lente était vraiment frustrante.
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

bizarre
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
Le film avait une fin bizarre que personne n'attendait.
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

licence / permis
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
Vous devez avoir une licence de conduire pour conduire légalement une voiture.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitif; de base; brut; sous-développé; simple
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
La tribu utilise encore des outils primitifs pour chasser et cultiver.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilisation
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
L'augmentation de l'utilisation du plastique nécessite une meilleure gestion des déchets.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fructifier
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Les nouvelles politiques aideront à fructifier le potentiel économique de la région.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

irritation
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
Le bruit constant est devenu une irritation pour les voisins.
C1 adjective deft

deft

habile
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Les mains habiles de l'artiste ont créé une œuvre d'art.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

irrévérence
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Ses blagues sur la religion ont montré de l'irrévérence envers les traditions sacrées.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

voiture
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Il a acheté une nouvelle voiture la semaine dernière.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

impossible
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
Il est impossible de finir ce travail en une journée.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

chou-fleur
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
Le chou-fleur rôti fait un accompagnement délicieux et sain.
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

attristé
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
Il a donné un sourire désespéré après avoir perdu le match.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

accréditer
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
L'université est accréditée par le conseil national de l'éducation.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

manipuler
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Elle l'a dupé pour qu'il signe le contrat.
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

irrigation
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
Les systèmes d'irrigation améliorent les rendements des cultures dans les régions sèches.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

détroit
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Le détroit de Gibraltar relie l'océan Atlantique et la mer Méditerranée.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

léonin
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
Ses cheveux léonins le faisaient ressortir dans la foule.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

joueur
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
Le joueur a marqué le but gagnant.
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

sous-estimer
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
Beaucoup de gens sous-estiment les bienfaits de l'exercice régulier.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

partenariat
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Notre partenariat a aidé les deux entreprises à se développer.
A2 noun /kwiːn/

queen

reine
Meaning
a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king
Example
The queen addressed her people with grace.
La reine s'adressa à son peuple avec grâce.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

canyon
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
Le fleuve Colorado a sculpté le Grand Canyon pendant des millions d'années.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

composition
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
Sa composition a remporté le premier prix au concours.
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

améliorations
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
Les améliorations continues augmentent la productivité.
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

négation
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
La théorie repose sur la négation des croyances traditionnelles.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

agiter ou balancer quelque chose sauvagement; se débattre
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
Il agitait ses bras pour rester à flot dans l'eau.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

conforme
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Ses actions étaient conformes aux règles de l'institution.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

fonctionnel
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
Le design de la chaise est simple mais très fonctionnel.
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

stérile; aride; désert; improductif
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
Le désert stérile s'étendait sur des kilomètres sans aucune végétation.
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

récupérer
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
Le fermier a travaillé pour récupérer la terre stérile.
B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

évolutif
Meaning
Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.
Example
Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.
L'éducation joue un rôle dans l'évolution des normes sociétales.
B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

déballer
Meaning
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
Example
After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.
Après être rentrée à la maison, elle a commencé à déballer sa valise.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

déductible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
La solution est déductible des données fournies.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

intersection
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
L'intersection de la rue principale et de la 5e avenue est toujours occupée.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

bombardement
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
La ville a enduré un bombardement intense pendant la guerre.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

propriétaire
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
Le propriétaire du restaurant nous a accueillis chaleureusement.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

un son léger produit par des objets métalliques qui s'entrechoquent ; une chanson courte et accrocheuse
Meaning
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
Example
The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.
Le bruit des clés pouvait être entendu pendant qu'elle marchait dans le couloir.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

farce
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
La réunion est devenue une vraie farce avec tout le monde qui se disputait.
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.
C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

centurion
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
Le centurion a mené ses hommes au combat avec courage.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

épinard
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
Les épinards frais sont très nutritifs.
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

périodicité
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
La périodicité des phases de la lune fascine les humains depuis des siècles.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilité
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
La responsabilité est essentielle pour maintenir la confiance dans tout système.
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

dévaloriser
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
Le gestionnaire a dévalorisé ses employés avec des remarques grossières.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

rejet
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Son rejet de l'offre a surpris tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

saturé
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Ses vêtements étaient saturés après la forte pluie.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

cruellement
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
Elle a parlé cruellement de son collègue pendant la réunion.
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

dénigrer
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
Il était rapide à dénigrer les réalisations de ses collègues.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

intensif
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
Elle a suivi un cours intensif d'anglais avant de partir à l'étranger.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

cigogne adjoint
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
La cigogne adjoint était immobile dans l'eau peu profonde.
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

corridors de faune
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
Les corridors de faune relient des habitats fragmentés, permettant la migration des espèces.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

indispensable
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
L'eau est indispensable à la survie humaine.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

pénurie
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
La pénurie d'eau menace l'agriculture.
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

partialité
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
Le juge a été critiqué pour avoir montré de la partialité dans l'affaire.
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

force
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
La forte force nucléaire lie les particules.
A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

de
Meaning
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
Example
The book is on the table, in front of the window.
Le livre est sur la table, devant la fenêtre.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

toiletter
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Elle passe des heures à toiletter son chien chaque semaine.
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

nécrose
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
Le médecin a expliqué que la blessure du patient montrait des signes de nécrose.
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

début; commencement
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
Le début de l'hiver a apporté de fortes chutes de neige.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

tonitruant
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
La voix tonitruante du professeur a calmé la classe bruyante.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

saigner
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Elle a commencé à saigner de la coupure sur son bras.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

sage
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Il a été sage de sa part d'économiser de l'argent pour l'avenir.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

désacraliser
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Les vandales ont désacralisé les murs du temple ancien avec des graffitis.
A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

ignorer
Meaning
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
Example
She decided to ignore the rude comments.
Elle a décidé d'ignorer les commentaires désobligeants.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

bouillon
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté des légumes au bouillon pour plus de saveur.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xénophobe
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Les commentaires xénophobes du leader ont suscité l'indignation dans tout le pays.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

obstruer
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
Le tuyau était obstrué par des dépôts minéraux.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

faucon
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
Le faucon s'est envolé haut au-dessus du champ à la recherche de proies.
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

diriger
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
Il a dirigé l'équipe vers la victoire.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

innombrable
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Il y a des étoiles innombrables dans le ciel.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

tortueux
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
Le voyage à travers le désert était long et tortueux.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

vagabond; personne qui voyage sans but précis
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
Le vagabond a exploré différents pays sans destination fixe.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

impopulaire
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
La décision était impopulaire auprès du public.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

reproche / critique
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Elle lui a reproché d'arriver en retard à la réunion.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

paresseux
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
Il a été vu comme un jeune homme paresseux sans objectifs.
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

bonheur
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.