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B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

l'unité la plus petite d'une image ou d'un affichage numérique
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
L'image est floue car certains pixels sont manquants.
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

personnel
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
L'entreprise embauche davantage de personnel pour sa nouvelle succursale.
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

prolifique
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
L'auteur est prolifique, ayant écrit plus de 30 livres.
C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

facilement influençable
Meaning
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
Example
She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.
Elle était facilement influençable quand il s'agissait d'essayer de nouveaux aliments.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

pâle; délavé; faible
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Elle semblait pâle après avoir été malade pendant une semaine.
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

paquet
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
Il a acheté un paquet de biscuits au magasin.
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

pastiche
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
Le film était un habile pastiche des films policiers des années 1950.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

une grande plume douce ou quelque chose qui ressemble à une plume
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
Le soldat portait une plume rouge sur son casque.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

péremptoire
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
L'officier a donné un ordre péremptoire d'évacuer le bâtiment.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

périmètre
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
Les soldats ont gardé le périmètre du camp.
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

privilège
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
C'est le privilège du manager de prendre la décision finale.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

policratie
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
Le pays a connu une policratie après les réformes de décentralisation.
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 /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

primauté
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
La primauté de l'éducation ne peut être niée.
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

à temps partiel
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
Elle travaille à temps partiel comme serveuse.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

précieux
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Cette bague est très précieuse pour ma grand-mère.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

pendant
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
Les branches pendantes ont touché le sol.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

pureté; propreté; liberté de contamination
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
La pureté de l'eau de montagne était remarquable.
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

peste
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
La ville médiévale a été dévastée par une peste.
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

pathétique; lamentable
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
Son effort pathétique pour s'excuser a empiré les choses.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

procédure
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Suivez la procédure pour plus de précision.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

correctement
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
Il a effectué la tâche correctement pour éviter les erreurs.
A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

poivre
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
J'aime ajouter du poivre à ma soupe.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

punitif
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
L'entreprise a dû faire face à des mesures punitives pour avoir violé la loi.
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

précepte
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
L'honnêteté est un précepte fondamental dans toutes les religions.
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.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

philanthropie
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
La philanthropie a contribué à améliorer les soins de santé dans de nombreux pays en développement.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

impression; marque; empreinte;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
Le livre est disponible à la fois en versions numériques et imprimées.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

nocif, pernicieux
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Les effets nuisibles du tabagisme sont bien documentés.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

parfait; impeccable; excellent
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance parfaite sur scène.
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

preuve
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
Le détective a présenté la preuve de la culpabilité du suspect.
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

mettre
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
S'il vous plaît, mettez le livre sur la table.
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

de manière désordonnée
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
Les enfants ont couru de manière désordonnée à travers la cour de récréation.
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
Il est un fournisseur bien connu de vins fins.
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.
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 /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Porc-épic
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
Le porc-épic a levé ses piquants lorsqu'il a été menacé.
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

précédent
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
La décision du juge a établi un nouveau précédent pour les affaires similaires.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

politique, système de gouvernement
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
La politique grecque antique avait un système de cités-états.
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

proliférer
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
Les startups ont tendance à proliférer dans une économie prospère.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propagande; rumeur
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
Le gouvernement a utilisé la propagande pour influencer l'opinion publique pendant la guerre.
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 /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

pestilentiel
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
L'atmosphère pestilentielle du marais rendait les gens malades.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

perruche
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
La perruche verte a appris à dire bonjour.
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspective
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
De son point de vue, la décision était complètement erronée.
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

marsouin
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
Le marsouin a sauté gracieusement hors de l'eau.
A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

fournir
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
Le professeur fournira des matériaux supplémentaires pour les étudiants.
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

gâter / dorloter
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
Les parents gâtent souvent leur premier enfant.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

jupon
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Elle portait un jupon blanc sous sa robe.
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

provisoire
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
L'accord provisoire sera révisé le mois prochain.
A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

policier
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
Le policier a dirigé la circulation à l'intersection.
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

palanquin
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
La mariée a été transportée à la cérémonie de mariage dans un palanquin orné.
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

persuasion
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
Sa persuasion a convaincu l'équipe de suivre ses suggestions.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

Panaméricain
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
Les Jeux panaméricains rassemblent des athlètes de tout le continent.
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

participer
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Les étudiants sont encouragés à participer à des activités parascolaires.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

partenaire
Meaning
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
Example
She is my business partner in the new venture.
Elle est ma partenaire commerciale dans cette nouvelle aventure.
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

ancêtre
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
Les chercheurs ont retracé la coutume jusqu'à un ancêtre commun.
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.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

page
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
Allez à la page suivante pour plus d'informations.
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

interdiction
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
L'interdiction du travail des enfants est une réalisation importante des droits humains.
A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

bonheur
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

pâtisserie
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
J'ai acheté une boîte de pâtisseries fraîches pour le petit déjeuner.
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

gonfler
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
Les racines ont commencé à gonfler du sol.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

prélature
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
L'Église médiévale était dominée par la prélature et ses traditions.
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

pull
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
Elle a porté un pull chaud lors de la froide soirée d'hiver.
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

parentalité
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
Une parentalité efficace aide les enfants à développer la confiance en soi et l'indépendance.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

propulser
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
Le manque d'orientation appropriée peut propulser les adolescents vers la délinquance.
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 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 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 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.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

image
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Il y a une belle image accrochée au mur.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

aveugle ou ignorant
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
L'approche purblinde du problème a conduit à de nombreuses erreurs.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

faible
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
Il se sentait faible comparé à ses camarades de classe plus forts.
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 /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.
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

par
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
Les billets sont au prix de 20 $ par personne.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

âme / esprit
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
Le roman explore les profondeurs de la psyché humaine.
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

élève; pupille
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
L’élève a écouté attentivement le professeur.
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

paragon
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Neom est un paragon du design urbain durable.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

peinture
Meaning
a picture or design made using paint
Example
The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.
La peinture sur le mur a été créée par un artiste célèbre.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

pipeline
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
L'entreprise construit un nouveau pipeline pour transporter du gaz naturel.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

philanthrope
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Le philanthrope a fait don de millions pour construire des écoles dans les zones rurales.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plénier
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
Le comité a tenu une séance plénière pour discuter de toutes les questions importantes.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

papier, document, travail de recherche
Meaning
A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.
Example
The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.
L'étudiant a soumis son article de recherche sur l'intelligence artificielle.
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 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

conformément
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
La décision a été prise conformément aux règlements.
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

avare
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
L'entreprise était trop avare pour investir dans de meilleurs équipements.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

paroisse
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La paroisse s'est réunie pour le service du dimanche.
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.
C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

maintenir quelque chose en fonctionnement continu ou le conserver pendant longtemps
Meaning
To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.
Example
The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
Les médias peuvent parfois perpétuer des stéréotypes nuisibles.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

prospère / glorieux
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
Il se souvenait souvent des jours prospères de sa jeunesse.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

traitement
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
Le traitement des données a lieu sur le serveur.
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

phlegmatique
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
Malgré le chaos, il est resté flégmatique et composé.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

primaire
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Les scientifiques étudient la soupe primordiale dont la vie a émergé.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

délinquant
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
La police a arrêté le délinquant du crime.
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

compétent
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Elle est hautement compétente dans plusieurs langues.
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

papauté
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
La papauté a joué un rôle important dans la politique médiévale européenne.
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

princesse
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
La princesse a salué la foule depuis le balcon du palais.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

promissoire
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Il a signé un billet à ordre pour rembourser le prêt.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

commun, du peuple
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Ses goûts étaient assez communs, il préférait la nourriture simple et des vêtements simples.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagramme
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
Le magicien a tracé un pentagramme sur le sol dans le cadre du rituel.
A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

population
Meaning
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
Example
The population supported autonomy.
La population a soutenu l'autonomie.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

en forme de plume
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
La structure de la feuille de fougère est en forme de plume.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

poche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Il a mis son téléphone dans sa poche.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

piège, difficulté
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Les investisseurs doivent être conscients des pièges du marché.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

poursuivre
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
L'avocat a décidé de poursuivre l'affaire après avoir réuni suffisamment de preuves.
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 /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentable
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
L'entreprise est devenue très rentable après la mise en place de la nouvelle stratégie.