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B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

pilier
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
Le temple ancien était soutenu par d'énormes piliers en pierre.
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

paradigme
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
Le paradigme de l'éducation change avec la technologie numérique.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

prédéterminer
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
Le résultat du match semblait prédéterminé.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

potier
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
Le potier a façonné l'argile sur la roue tournante.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

l'édition
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Il travaille dans l'industrie de l'édition en tant qu'éditeur.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

péjoratif
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Il a utilisé des termes péjoratifs pour insulter ses adversaires.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

prédisposer
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Ses gènes peuvent le rendre plus susceptible au diabète.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

bûcher funéraire
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Les villageois ont construit un bûcher pour honorer le défunt.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

prélude
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
Il a fait quelques remarques préliminaires avant que la conférence ne commence.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

insectes nuisibles, ravageurs
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Les insectes nuisibles peuvent endommager les cultures et causer des maladies.
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

pauvreté; manque de besoins fondamentaux
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
De nombreuses organisations travaillent pour réduire la pauvreté dans le monde.
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

programme
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
Le programme commence à 9h précises.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

premier martyr
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
Saint Étienne est connu comme le protomartyr du christianisme.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

potable
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
Les villageois n'avaient pas accès à l'eau potable.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

prédateur/exploitant
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
L'oiseau prédateur s'est précipité sur sa proie.
A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

prix
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
La hausse des prix affecte les dépenses des consommateurs.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

précurseur
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
La locomotive à vapeur était un précurseur des trains modernes.
C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

prologue
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
Le roman commence par un court prologue situé dans le passé.
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

excessivement formel ou correct
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
Elle avait l'air prim dans sa robe soigneusement repassée.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

promotion
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Il espérait une promotion dans le bureau du gouvernement.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

cocotte-minute
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
L'utilisation d'une cocotte-minute réduit le temps de cuisson de plus de moitié.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

procédure
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Les procédures judiciaires ont duré plusieurs heures.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

détourner
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu a été reconnu coupable d'avoir détourné des fonds publics.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

plumage
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
Le plumage du paon était vibrant et frappant.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

cataplasme chaud aux herbes
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
L'infirmière a appliqué un cataplasme chaud sur sa jambe blessée.
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.
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.
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

dépeindre
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
Le roman dépeint une image vivante de la vie à la campagne.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Il y a eu un changement perceptible dans l'atmosphère.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

phytonutriment
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
Le brocoli est riche en phytonutriments qui renforcent l'immunité.
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

pilule
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
Il a pris une pilule pour soulager son mal de tête.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

pinces
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Utilisez les pinces pour retirer le charbon chaud en toute sécurité.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

primaire, principal
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
L'éducation est un facteur primaire dans la croissance économique.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

poire
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Elle a dégusté une poire fraîche du verger.
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 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

pigment
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
L'artiste a mélangé différents pigments pour créer la teinte parfaite de bleu.
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

poisson pomfret
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
Le restaurant sert un délicieux curry de pomfret avec du riz.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

pointu; direct et sans ambiguïté
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Elle a fait une remarque directe sur son comportement.
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potentiellement
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
Ce projet est potentiellement un grand succès.
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

prude
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
Elle était trop prude pour regarder le film avec ses amis.
C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

épargne proactive
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
L'épargne proactive garantit la stabilité financière à un âge avancé.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

pollution
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
La pollution industrielle nuit à la vie marine.
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.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

procureur
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
Le procureur a soutenu que le défendeur était coupable du crime.
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

prescriptible
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
Certaines régulations sont prescrites par la loi.
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

un morceau
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
Il m'a donné un morceau de gâteau.
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

mission pionnière
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
Artemis est une mission pionnière dans l'exploration spatiale.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

potentat
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
L'ancienne terre était gouvernée par un puissant potentat.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

discussion inutile / agitation
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Après beaucoup de discussion inutile, ils ont finalement accepté le plan.
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

dissipateur
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
Le roi était connu pour son style de vie dissipateur.
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

plagier
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
Il a été averti de ne pas plagier l'essai de son ami.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

piquant
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
Le chef a ajouté une sauce piquante au plat pour rehausser sa saveur.
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.
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

dépasser
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Un clou dépassait du panneau de bois.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

pardon; excuse;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Je vous demande pardon pour avoir interrompu la réunion.
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

prolixité
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
La prolixité du livre rendait difficile de le lire en une seule séance.
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.
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

pervasif
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
La technologie pervasif est devenue une partie fondamentale de la vie quotidienne.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

personnage important
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
Il est considéré comme un grand personnage dans le monde de la littérature.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

palais; capacité à distinguer les saveurs
Meaning
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors
Example
The chef created dishes to please every palate.
Le chef a créé des plats pour satisfaire tous les palais.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

ruse astucieuse
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Elle a utilisé une ruse astucieuse pour gagner le débat.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

crise soudaine
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Elle a été saisie par une crise de rire.
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

acquisition
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
L'acquisition d'équipement moderne a amélioré la précision des recherches.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

battement de cœur rapide, fort ou irrégulier dû à l'agitation ou à une condition médicale
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Elle a ressenti des palpitations avant son entretien d'embauche.
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

préexistence
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
Les philosophes débattaient souvent de la préexistence de l'âme.
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

possible
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
Il est possible d'apprendre une nouvelle langue à tout âge.
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

pédiatre
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
Le pédiatre a examiné l'enfant avec soin.
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

prédilection
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
Elle a une prédilection pour la musique classique.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

participant
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Chaque participant au marathon a reçu une médaille.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

discours de conclusion
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
La pérotation du politicien a fait applaudir le public avec enthousiasme.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

panel, groupe de juges
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
Le panel de juges a annoncé le gagnant de la compétition.
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

permission
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Vous avez besoin de permission pour entrer dans la zone restreinte.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

pathos
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
Le documentaire a équilibré le pathos avec l'espoir, faisant pleurer et réfléchir le public.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

plaire
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
Sa performance a plu au public.
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

une douleur aiguë ou un malaise émotionnel soudain
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
Elle a ressenti un pang de culpabilité après la dispute.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

parasite
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
Le chien a été traité pour les parasites intestinaux.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

avarice
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
Son avarice était évidente dans la façon dont il évitait toute dépense inutile.
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

fantasmagorique
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
Le film a créé une vision fantasmagorique d'un autre monde.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

pouvoir d'achat
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
En raison de l'inflation, le pouvoir d'achat des gens a diminué.
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 /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

pendule
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
Le pendule oscillait d'avant en arrière à l'intérieur de l'horloge.
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

hymne de louange
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
L'article était un hymne à la beauté de la nature.
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

faux, trompeur
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
Il a donné un faux sourire pour cacher ses véritables sentiments.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

providentiel
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
Leur sauvetage opportun a été considéré comme providentiel.
B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

homme politique
Meaning
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
Example
The politician promised to improve the economy.
L'homme politique a promis d'améliorer l'économie.
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

action de saisir; capacité à saisir quelque chose
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
Les thérapeutes ont évalué la préhension du patient pendant la thérapie manuelle.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversité; obstination;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
sa perversité en refusant l'aide a frustré tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

trop long
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
Le cours prolixe du professeur a endormi de nombreux étudiants.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

percer
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flèche percera la cible.
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

préserver
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
Nous devons préserver notre environnement naturel.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

riz soufflé
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
J'aime manger du riz soufflé comme collation saine.
B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

présentable; convenable pour être vu en public
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
Assurez-vous de paraître présentable pour l'entretien d'embauche.
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

descendance, progéniture, héritiers
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
Les enseignements du philosophe ont influencé de nombreuses générations de progéniture.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politique
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
L'agenda politique incluait l'autonomie.
C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

parenthèse
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
L'explication a été donnée dans une parenthèse dans le texte.
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

photos
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
Ajouter des photos à un arbre généalogique le rend plus personnel.
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

post-scriptum
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
Elle a ajouté une brève post-scriptum pour le remercier à nouveau.
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

peur irrationnelle; aversion
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Elle a une phobie des araignées.
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

beauté
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
L'actrice a été admirée pour sa beauté et son talent.
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.
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

problème
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
Nous devons résoudre ce problème rapidement.
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

pentaèdre
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
Dans le cours de géométrie, le professeur a expliqué la structure d'un pentaèdre.
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

tuyau
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
Le plombier a réparé le tuyau cassé.
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

présumé
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
Elle est la candidate présumée pour le parti.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

prosterné
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Il s'est allongé prosterné après la longue bataille.
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

plaidoyer; demande; excuse
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
Elle a fait une demande d'aide pendant l'urgence.
B1 noun praɪd

pride

fierté
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
Le jour de la victoire remplit nos cœurs de fierté.
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 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

prétentieux
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
Le restaurant était élégant mais bien trop prétentieux pour mon goût.
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

abondant
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
La récolte était abondante, fournissant suffisamment de nourriture pour tout le village.
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

pasteur
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
Le pasteur a prononcé un sermon plein de compassion.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prospérer
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Avec du travail acharné et de la détermination, elle a réussi à prospérer dans sa carrière.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

phytonutriments
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
Le thé vert contient des phytonutriments puissants.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

personne indifférente ou hostile à la culture et aux arts
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
Il a été critiqué comme un philistin pour avoir rejeté l'art moderne.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

pédagogie
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
La pédagogie moderne se concentre sur l'apprentissage centré sur l'étudiant.
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

prévention
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
La prévention du fascisme assure la démocratie.
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

douleur; souffrance physique ou détresse émotionnelle
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
Le patient a ressenti une douleur intense dans son dos.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

détournement
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
Le ministre a démissionné après avoir été accusé de détournement.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

nouveau riche
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
Il a été vu comme un parvenu qui manquait de raffinement malgré sa richesse.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

initiative profonde
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Une initiative profonde peut créer des changements durables.