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B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

pincer
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Elle a mis un peu de sel dans la soupe.
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

presumablement
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
Précisément, il a oublié d'envoyer l'email.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

passionné
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Il est passionné par la conservation de l'environnement.
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

convaincre quelqu'un par la raison ou l'émotion
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
La persuasion efficace est la clé d'un discours réussi.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

planteur
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
Le plantain peut être frit, bouilli ou cuit au four, et c'est un aliment de base dans de nombreux pays tropicaux.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

soigné, raffiné et élégant
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Elle a donné une performance soignée lors du récital.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

avantage
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Un des avantages de travailler ici est le déjeuner gratuit chaque vendredi.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

crevaison
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
J'ai dû réparer un pneu crevé sur mon vélo ce matin.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

partiel; biaisé;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
Le juge a rendu une décision partielle en faveur du défendeur.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

psychiatre
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
Le psychiatre a prescrit des médicaments pour l'anxiété du patient.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

philosophie
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Sa philosophie met l'accent sur la gentillesse et l'empathie.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

prédiction
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
La prédiction météorologique dit qu'il pleuvra demain.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Le python s'enroula autour de sa proie fermement.
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

pétition
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Ils ont signé une pétition pour améliorer la sécurité routière dans la région.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

pantalon
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Elle a acheté un nouveau pantalon pour la fête.
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.
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

pénétrer
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
La balle a pénétré le mur.
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

d'après-guerre
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
La période d'après-guerre a vu une croissance économique significative.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

psychiatrique
Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
L'hôpital psychiatrique fournit des soins à ceux qui souffrent de troubles graves.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

polluants
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Les polluants contribuent à la dégradation de l'environnement.
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

prêcher
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
Le pasteur a prêché sur le pardon et la bonté.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psychologue
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Le psychologue l'a aidé à faire face à son anxiété.
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

parallèles
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
Il existe des parallèles entre les problèmes de vieillissement du Japon et la situation du Bangladesh.
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

perspective
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
Le succès du projet représente une grande perspective pour l'économie.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificateur
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Elle utilise un planificateur quotidien pour organiser ses réunions.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

productif
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Travailler depuis chez moi m'a rendu plus productif que jamais.
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

payable
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
Le montant est payable dans les trente jours suivant la date de la facture.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

prétention, faux-semblant
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Sa gentillesse n'était qu'un faux-semblant pour gagner la confiance.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

légumineuse
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Les légumineuses sont une excellente source de protéines pour les végétariens.
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 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

déroutant
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
Le scientifique a trouvé les résultats déroutants.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

poursuivre
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Elle a décidé de poursuivre ses rêves de devenir médecin.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

privilège
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
C'est un privilège de travailler avec des gens aussi talentueux.
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

enclin
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
Il est enclin à faire des erreurs quand il est fatigué.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

éplucheur
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Utilisez un éplucheur pour enlever la peau de la pomme de terre.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palestinien
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
Le peuple palestinien a un riche héritage culturel.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problématique; causant des problèmes
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Les nouveaux changements de politique sont problématiques et doivent être examinés.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

en attente; non résolu; en cours
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
La demande est toujours en attente d'approbation.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

protagoniste
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay est l'un des protagonistes de l'histoire.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

précaution
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Comme précaution, nous devrions apporter de l'eau supplémentaire lors de la randonnée.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

placement ou affectation
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
L'entreprise a organisé le placement des diplômés.
B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

grenade
Meaning
a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice
Example
The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.
Les graines de grenade étaient sucrées et rafraîchissantes.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
Le pays est politiquement divisé entre deux grands partis.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

prosper; florissant; chanceux;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
L'entreprise est devenue très prospère après avoir lancé son nouveau produit.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

publicité
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Le film a reçu beaucoup de publicité avant sa sortie.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

prise
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Elle a inséré la prise dans la prise.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

de manière étrange; de manière inhabituelle
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Elle s'est habillée de manière particulière pour le dîner formel, portant des couleurs vives et des motifs inhabituels.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiste
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Elle a des opinions progressistes sur la justice sociale et l'égalité.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

province
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
La province est connue pour son riche héritage culturel et ses paysages impressionnants.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

phénoménal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
L'équipe a obtenu un succès phénoménal dans le tournoi.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

prescrire
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour mon rhume.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

prioriser
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Priorisez vos tâches pour rester efficace.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

perspective
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
De nouvelles perspectives améliorent la compréhension.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polaire, relatif aux pôles
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Les pingouins vivent dans les régions polaires de la Terre.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

phénomènes
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Les phénomènes tels que les inondations perturbent les systèmes agricoles.
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

prospérité
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
Le pays a atteint une grande prospérité au cours de la dernière décennie.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

poche
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Elle a gardé ses pièces dans une petite poche en cuir.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

présenter quelque chose de faux comme réel; faire semblant
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Il a essayé de faire passer la montre contrefaite pour une marque de luxe.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

garde-manger
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Elle a rempli le garde-manger de provisions fraîches pour la semaine.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

collection de travaux, échantillons ou liste de travaux
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Son portefeuille a montré la diversité de ses compétences.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

préjugé
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Nous devons lutter contre les préjugés et la discrimination dans notre société.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

impuissant
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Elle se sentait impuissante contre le système injuste.
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

tuteur privé
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
Le tuteur privé a aidé l'étudiant à améliorer ses compétences en mathématiques.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

préférence
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Elle a une préférence pour la musique classique plutôt que la musique pop.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

protecteur
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Elle portait un casque protecteur en faisant du vélo.
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

provision
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
Le gouvernement a pris des dispositions pour les fournitures d'urgence pendant l'inondation.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

pesticide
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
Le pesticide pulvérisé dans le champ a tué les insectes nuisibles.
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poétique
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
Son discours avait un rythme poétique qui captivait l'auditoire.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

pèlerin; voyageur
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Le pèlerin a marché pendant des jours pour atteindre le sanctuaire sacré.
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

probabilité
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
Il y a une forte probabilité de pluie demain.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

médecin
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour traiter la condition.
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.
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

préservation
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
Une bonne préservation prolonge la durée de vie des machines.
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

principal, majeur
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
Elle est au meilleur moment de sa carrière.
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.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

inciter / rapide
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
Son discours a incité le public à poser des questions.
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

phénomène
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
Les Aurores boréales sont un phénomène naturel.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

plaisant, agréable
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Lire un bon livre est une activité plaisante.
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

labourer
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
Le fermier laboure le champ chaque printemps.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

rembourrage / matelassage
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
La chaise avait des coussins supplémentaires pour plus de confort.
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.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

premier ministre / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Le premier ministre français a adressé la nation.
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

purifier
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Ce filtre purifiera l'eau de manière efficace.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

prospectus
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Le département de la santé a distribué un prospectus sur la nutrition.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

partition
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
La partition a causé des troubles.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophique
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Elle a gardé une attitude calme et philosophique pendant la crise.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

prominent
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Il est un leader prominent dans la communauté.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

publiquement; ouvertement;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
L'entreprise a annoncé publiquement sa nouvelle politique.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

bouillie
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Elle a mangé un bol de bouillie pour le petit déjeuner.
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

polir
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Elle doit polir ses chaussures avant l'entretien.
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

péninsule
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
La péninsule coréenne est située en Asie de l'Est.
B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

palette
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
L'artiste a mélangé des teintes vibrantes sur sa palette avant de commencer la peinture.
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

identifier avec précision
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
Le détective a pu localiser l'emplacement exact du suspect.
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

poinçon
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
Le charpentier a utilisé un poinçon pour faire des trous dans le cuir.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

prolongé
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
La médecine moderne a prolongé l'espérance de vie.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

probable
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Il est probable qu'il pleuve demain selon les prévisions météorologiques.
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

blague
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Ils ont joué une blague innocente avec leur ami pendant la fête.
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

tapoter
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Elle a tapoté doucement le chien sur la tête.
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

prédécesseur
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
Le nouveau manager a appris des erreurs de son prédécesseur.
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provoquer
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
Ses mots ont provoqué une dispute enflammée.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

paniqué; anxieux et craintif
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
La foule est devenue paniquée lorsque l'alarme incendie a retenti.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

particules
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
Les particules PM2.5 nuisent à la santé respiratoire.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

piraterie
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
Le piratage de logiciels coute des milliards de dollars aux entreprises chaque annee.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

préventif; conçu pour empêcher quelque chose de se produire
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
L'exercice régulier est une mesure préventive contre les maladies cardiaques.
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

présidence
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
Il a été élu à la présidence en 2020.
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistolet
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
L'officier a sorti son pistolet de l'étui.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

prototype
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
L'entreprise a construit un prototype du nouveau smartphone avant la production en série.
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

proposé
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
Les changements proposés amélioreront le système.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigieux
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
L'Université de Harvard est l'une des universités les plus prestigieuses du monde.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

influence des pairs
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
L'influence des pairs peut façonner de manière significative le comportement des jeunes.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

matchs pour déterminer le champion
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
L'équipe s'est qualifiée pour les playoffs après une saison forte.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

arracher, rassembler du courage
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Elle a cueilli une fleur dans le jardin.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

préliminaire; introductif; destiné à la préparation
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Elle a suivi des cours préparatoires avant l'examen final.
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

perception, compréhension
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
Notre perception de la situation a été façonnée par nos expériences antérieures.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

promouvoir
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Promouvoir l'éducation pratique assure le développement des compétences.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

passe-temps
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Lire des livres est son passe-temps préféré pendant les week-ends.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

accessoire
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
L'acteur a oublié son accessoire sur scène.