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B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

plates-formes, environnements logiciels ou matériels
Meaning
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
Example
Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.
Différentes plates-formes offrent diverses solutions numériques.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

préhensible
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
L'outil a une prise préhensible qui améliore la sécurité.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relatif au lait ou à l'acide lactique
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Un exercice intense peut entraîner une accumulation d'acide lactique dans les muscles.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

nord-ouest
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Seattle est situé dans le nord-ouest des États-Unis.
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

corporel, matériel
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Les fantômes sont souvent décrits comme n'ayant pas de forme corporelle.
B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

ensemble d'outils
Meaning
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
Example
He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.
Il a acheté une trousse de premiers secours pour les urgences.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

légende
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
La légende sous la photo expliquait qui étaient les personnes.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

à neuf
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Après l'échec, ils ont recommencé le projet à neuf.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

altercation, dispute
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
Il y a eu une brève altercation entre les deux conducteurs.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

bonheur
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

bouffon
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Il a agi comme un bouffon à la fête, faisant rire tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.floʊ/

inflow

afflux
Meaning
The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.
Example
The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy.
L'afflux de touristes a stimulé l'économie locale.
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

adresse
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
Son adresse dans les négociations a assuré l’accord.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

répétition; entraînement d'une performance
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
La dernière répétition avant la soirée d'ouverture s'est déroulée parfaitement.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

satisfait
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Il se sentait satisfait après avoir terminé son projet.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

soudain; brusque; inattendu;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
Il y a eu un changement soudain dans le temps.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

sécurité
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
L'entreprise privilégie la sécurité au travail avant tout.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

oiseau débutant
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
L'oiseau débutant essayait de prendre son premier envol.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

pillard
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Les villageois craignaient les pillards qui attaquaient leurs maisons.
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

empirer, s'intensifier
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
Si les plaintes sont ignorées, elles peuvent devenir du ressentiment.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

puisque
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Il ne peut pas assister, puisque qu'il est malade.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

ligne du nom de l'écrivain
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Sa ligne est apparue sur la première page du journal.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

résumer
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Elle a résumé le rapport en quelques minutes.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

déviance
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
Le livre étudie la déviance dans la culture urbaine des jeunes.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

caractéristique
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
La gentillesse est une caractéristique du vrai leadership.
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

tête symbolique
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
Le roi était simplement un chef symbolique sans pouvoir réel.
A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

une confiture sucrée faite de fruits et de sucre ; une situation difficile ; un blocage
Meaning
a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage
Example
She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.
Elle a étalé de la confiture de fraise sur son toast pour le petit déjeuner chaque matin.
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

doué; talentueux
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
Elle est une musicienne talentueuse qui joue de plusieurs instruments.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

simple et confortable; sans prétention; simple en apparence; cosy et familier
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Elle a apprécié l'atmosphère chaleureuse du petit café.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

ponctuellement
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Elle arrive toujours ponctuellement aux réunions.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

bonheur
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
Elle ne pouvait cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

n'importe quel
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
As-tu des questions ?
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

bonheur
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
Le bonheur réside dans le fait de profiter des petites choses de la vie.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthétique
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Les produits chimiques synthétiques sont utilisés dans les aliments transformés.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

miséricordieux; compatissant
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
Le juge miséricordieux lui a donné une peine plus légère.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

obligation
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
L'entreprise a levé des fonds en émettant des obligations auprès des investisseurs.
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

parer une attaque
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
Il a réussi à parer l'épée de l'adversaire avec des réflexes rapides.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

pulmonaire
Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
C1 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

réprimer
Meaning
To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.
Example
He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.
Il a essayé de réprimer sa colère pendant la réunion.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

dégrader
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
La corruption peut dégrader les valeurs d'une société.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

acheter
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
J'ai besoin d'acheter des courses pour la semaine.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

présidente
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
Elle a été élue présidente de l’entreprise après des années d’expérience.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

destruction
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
Le tribunal a puni l'entreprise pour la spoliation des preuves.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

Caractérisé par l'attaque ou le rejet des croyances, des traditions ou des valeurs établies.
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Ses vues iconoclastes ont défié la sagesse conventionnelle de l'industrie.
C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

télémétrie
Meaning
The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.
Example
The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.
Le vaisseau spatial a transmis les données de télémétrie à la Terre.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

charme
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
Le charme de la vie urbaine attire de nombreux jeunes.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

convoiter
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Il convoitait la nouvelle voiture de son voisin.
C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

Idéalisme
Meaning
the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection
Example
His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.
Son idéalisme juvénile l'a motivé à rejoindre divers mouvements de justice sociale.
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

éradication
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
L'éradication du carbone est un objectif clé du projet.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Le durian est connu comme le roi des fruits en Asie du Sud-Est malgré son odeur piquante.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

bénédiction
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
La pluie était une bénédiction pour les agriculteurs frappés par la sécheresse.
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

saillie
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
La saillie sur le mur a rendu difficile de déplacer les meubles.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

bail; contrat de location
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Ils ont signé un bail de deux ans pour l'appartement.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

structure en treillis
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
Le jardin était décoré d'une structure en treillis en bois recouverte de vignes.
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

vente
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
Le magasin a une vente de vêtements d'hiver.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatiser
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
Le roman a été dramatizé en une série télévisée populaire.
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

asynchrone
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
Les cours asynchrones permettent aux étudiants d'apprendre à leur propre rythme.
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpətənt/

impotent

impotent
Meaning
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Example
The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.
Les citoyens se sont sentis impuissants face au système corrompu.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

inséparable
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Les deux amis sont inséparables depuis l'enfance.
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

ravin
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
La rivière a creusé un ravin profond à travers les montagnes.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

se dépêcher
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Nous devons nous dépêcher sinon nous serons en retard.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

sensibilité
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Une susceptibilité élevée aux infections nécessite des soins supplémentaires.
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

connoter
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
Le mot 'juvénile' connoté énergie et vitalité.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

participation
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Sa participation au concours était remarquable.
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

appareil
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
Il adore acheter les derniers gadgets de cuisine.
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

rapatrier
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
Le gouvernement a travaillé pour rapatrier les réfugiés en toute sécurité.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

compliqué
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
Son argument était tellement compliqué que personne ne l'a compris.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

faible / mince
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
La preuve contre lui est assez faible.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

un petit morceau ou une petite quantité de quelque chose; un court instant ou une courte distance
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Peux-tu attendre un peu plus longtemps pour moi?
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

repère
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
Le restaurant spatial est un repère dans l'innovation.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

stupéfait
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
Le public était stupéfait devant la scène tragique.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

chaleureux et généreux; sincère et honnête; réceptif chaleureusement;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
Elle a accueilli les étrangers avec un sourire chaleureux et les a invités à dîner.
C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

céleste, délicat, surnaturel
Meaning
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Example
Her voice had an ethereal quality.
Sa voix avait une qualité éthérée.
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indicateur
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
Le taux de chômage est un indicateur clé de la santé économique.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

aiguiser/éveiller
Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
L'odeur de la nourriture a réveillé mon appétit.
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.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

synthérèse
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
Le yaourt a montré une synthérèse lorsque le liquide s'est séparé sur le dessus.
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

éclairage
Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
La rue était éclairée par l'éclairage brillant des lampes.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Iliade
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Les étudiants ont étudié l'Iliade pour comprendre la mythologie grecque et l'héroïsme.
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

dregs
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
Il a bu les dregs du café avant de partir.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

ardu
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Grimper la montagne était une tâche ardue.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

bonheur
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

luxe
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
Ils ont profité du luxe d'un hôtel cinq étoiles.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

tournage
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
Le tournage du film a pris plusieurs mois.
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

reconstituer
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
Boire de l'eau aide à reconstituer les liquides perdus dans le corps.
B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

grâce, élégance
Meaning
simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
Example
She moved with grace across the stage.
Elle se déplaçait avec grâce sur scène.
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

incapaciter
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
La blessure grave a rendu le joueur incapable pour le reste de la saison.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

éloges
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Elle a reçu des éloges pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

méchanceté gratuite
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Sa méchanceté gratuite a choqué tout le monde à la réunion.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

désaccord
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Leurs désaccords sur le sujet ont provoqué un retard dans le projet.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

char de guerre
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
Le guerrier monta son char de guerre avec un grand courage.
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

tombe cimentée
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
La tombe cimentée des martyrs a été vue près de la rivière.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

moyen de subsistance
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
La pêche est le principal moyen de subsistance des communautés côtières.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

synaptique
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
L'apprentissage renforce les connexions synaptiques dans le cerveau.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

créatif
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Elle est très créative dans son écriture.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

une personne occupant une position subordonnée; dans l'armée, un officier subalterne
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
Le subalterne était responsable de la direction d'un petit peloton de soldats.
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

courbe
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
Le conducteur a ralenti en approchant de la courbe aiguë dans la route de montagne.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

inconfortable; gênant
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
La chaise était tellement inconfortable que je ne pouvais pas m'asseoir dessus pendant plus de dix minutes.
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

lisible
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
Son écriture était presque illisible.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

imposture; fraude; tromperie
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
L'imposture élaborée a duré des mois avant que les enquêteurs ne découvrent la vérité.
A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

connaissance
Meaning
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example
Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.
La connaissance de l'univers s'étend grâce à la recherche.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

blazer
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Il avait l'air élégant dans son blazer bleu marine lors de l'événement.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

frelon
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Le frelon a construit son nid sous le toit.
A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

talent
Meaning
natural aptitude or skill
Example
She has a great talent for painting.
Elle a un grand talent pour la peinture.
C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

consciemment
Meaning
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
Example
She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.
Elle a consciemment gardé le secret de ses amis.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

bonheur
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

honoré
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Elle s’est sentie honorée de recevoir le prix.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

oracle
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
Les anciens Grecs consultaient l'oracle de Delphes.
B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

indique
Meaning
Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
Example
The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.
La tendance croissante indique un besoin urgent d'action.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

pull-over
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Il portait un pull chaud lors de la froide soirée d'hiver.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

hélicoptère
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
L'hélicoptère a atterri en toute sécurité sur le toit de l'hôpital.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sectaire
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
La région a été troublée par la violence sectaire pendant des décennies.
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

fermer avec un loquet
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
Elle a fermé la porte avec le loquet avant de quitter la maison.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnité de licenciement
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
L'entreprise lui a offert une indemnité de licenciement après la fin de son emploi.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

stipuler
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Le contrat stipule que le paiement doit être effectué dans les 30 jours.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

soudainement
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
La voiture s'est arrêtée soudainement au milieu de la route.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

élastique
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
Le band élastique peut s'étirer et revenir à sa forme originale.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

habitable
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
La planète Mars pourrait devenir habitable dans le futur.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

mauvais tours
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
Les mauvais tours du méchant ont terrifié les habitants du village.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

insistance
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
À son insistance, nous sommes restés plus longtemps.
C1 verb /riːl/

reel

trébucher / enrouler
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Il a trébuché en arrière après avoir été frappé.