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B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

abondant; en grande quantité
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
La récolte a été abondante cette année grâce au bon temps.
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

portentueux, grave
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
Son ton porteur de présages a rendu tout le monde nerveux à propos des nouvelles.
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

perfection
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
L'artiste a passé des années à essayer d'atteindre la perfection dans ses peintures.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

potentiel
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
Le potentiel d'innovation est immense.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

polygame
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
Le polygame avait trois femmes vivant dans des maisons différentes.
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

pneumatique
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
L'usine utilise des outils pneumatiques pour l'assemblage.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

intègre
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
C'est un leader intègre qui met toujours l'honnêteté en premier.
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

profiteur
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
Le gouvernement a puni les profiteurs de guerre.
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

perturbé
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
Il semblait perturbé après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

relation privée, relation contractuelle
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
Il n'y avait pas de relation contractuelle entre le fournisseur et le client.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

magazine
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Elle s'est abonnée à un magazine scientifique.
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

flirter
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
Il était connu pour flirter avec de nombreuses femmes en ville.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

persistant
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Malgré de nombreux obstacles, ses efforts persistants ont conduit au succès.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

fleur de paon
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
L'arbre de fleur de paon fleurit avec des fleurs orange éclatantes en été.
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 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

pandémie
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
La pandémie de COVID-19 a changé le monde de manière spectaculaire.
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

panoplie
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
Le musée a présenté une panoplie d'armements anciens.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

insignifiant; trivial; petite quantité
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Il était contrarié par la petite quantité d'argent qu'il avait reçue.
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.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

rôder (pour chasser ou chercher)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
Le chat a rôdé autour du jardin la nuit.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

champ clos pour chevaux ou autres animaux
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Les chevaux broutaient dans le paddock.
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

confiance et maîtrise de soi
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
Un bon orateur maintient sa maîtrise de soi sous pression.
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.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

préfigurer
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Les réformes économiques préfigurent des changements sociaux majeurs.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

paralysé
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
Le choc soudain semblait le paralyser.
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 /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

supposer
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Je présume qu'elle est déjà partie pour la réunion.
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

vendre
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
Les vendeurs de rue vendent des bijoux faits à la main aux touristes.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

prodige
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
Mozart était un prodige enfant en musique.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

demandeur
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
Le demandeur a déposé une plainte contre l'entreprise.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.vət/

Private

privé; confidentiel; non public; individuel
Meaning
personal; confidential; not public; individual
Example
This is a private conversation between two friends.
C'est une conversation privée entre deux amis.
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

pollué
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
L'air pollué cause des problèmes de santé graves.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

poreux
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
Le sol est très poreux et draine rapidement.
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 /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

toxique; mortel
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
Le serpent est très toxique et dangereux.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

propriété
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Ils ont acheté une belle propriété à la campagne.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

perturbation
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
L'annonce a causé une perturbation sur les marchés financiers.
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.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatique
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Il a adopté une approche pragmatique pour résoudre la crise financière.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

vue panoramique
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
L'hôtel offre des vues panoramiques de l'océan.
C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

présomption; supposition;
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
Il y a une présomption d'innocence dans le système juridique.
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.
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

permissif
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
L'éducation permissive peut parfois mener à un manque de discipline chez les enfants.
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

volage
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
Le politicien a été exposé comme un célèbre volage.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanence
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
La permanence du monument en pierre a impressionné tous les visiteurs.
A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rose
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
Elle portait une belle robe rose à la fête.
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

présumé
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
La preuve présumée a ensuite été prouvée fausse.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

enseignant
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
Le vieux pédagogue insista sur la discipline dans la classe.
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

panch phoron
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
L'arôme a rempli la cuisine lorsqu'elle a chauffé le panch phoron dans de l'huile.
C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

excessivement préoccupé par les détails mineurs ou les règles
Meaning
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
Example
Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.
Ses explications pédantes ont rendu la conférence ennuyeuse.
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

Planète
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
Mars est la quatrième planète du Soleil.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

prétendre
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
Le document prétend être un rapport officiel du gouvernement.
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

propension ou tendance naturelle
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
Il a une propension à prendre des risques dans les affaires.
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.
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

droit de préemption
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
L'entreprise a exercé son droit de préemption pour acquérir le terrain avant les concurrents.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

personne avec un désir incontrôlable d'incendier des choses
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
Le pyromane a été arrêté pour avoir incendié plusieurs bâtiments.
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

procédural
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
Le comité a suivi strictement les règles procédurales.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

poème
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
Elle a écrit un beau poème pour sa mère.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

propulseur
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
La fusée utilise un propulseur liquide pour se lancer dans l'espace.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

moraliste et prétentieux
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
Il semblait moraliste et prétentieux lorsqu'il corrigeait les manières de tout le monde.
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

pratiquement; presque; presque
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
Le projet est presque terminé.
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.
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 verb /præns/

prance

marcher avec arrogance
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
Le cheval marchait fièrement autour du champ.
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

proposer
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
Je propose que nous fassions une petite pause.
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

industrie de la parfumerie
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
Elle travaille dans une parfumerie qui crée des senteurs de luxe.
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

fier
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
Elle était fière des réalisations académiques de sa fille.
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

fourrage pour le bétail
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
La grange était remplie de fourrage pour le bétail.
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

polymathe
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
Leonardo da Vinci était un véritable polymathe, excellant dans l'art, la science et l'ingénierie.
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

présidentiel
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
L'élection présidentielle est prévue pour le mois prochain.
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.
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/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

changement stratégique, pivot, changement de processus
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
L'entreprise a décidé de modifier sa stratégie commerciale.
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.
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

bonheur
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

pulsar
Meaning
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
Example
The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.
Les lumières au néon pulsaient avec un rythme constant.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

paysan
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Le paysan a travaillé dur dans les champs du matin au soir.
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.
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

apaiser
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
Il a offert des cadeaux pour apaiser les dieux en colère.
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

haut membre du clergé
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
Le prélat a prononcé un sermon devant la congrégation.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

polarisé
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
Le débat a polarisé la communauté sur la question du changement climatique.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

gang / groupe d'amis
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
Il est arrivé à la fête avec son groupe d'amis.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

bonheur
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
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 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

timoré
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
Le leader timoré évitait de prendre des décisions difficiles.
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

gens
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
Les gens dans la ville se sont rassemblés pour le festival.
C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

probité
Meaning
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
Example
The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.
Le juge a été admiré pour son intégrité et sa probité.
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

police
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
La police est arrivée rapidement pour enquêter sur la scène.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

physique
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Il a une silhouette athlétique grâce à des années d'entraînement.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːpəs/

purpose

but
Meaning
the reason for which something is done or created
Example
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.
Le but de cette réunion est de discuter du nouveau projet.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

collectionneur de timbres
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
Le philatéliste a passé des années à constituer une collection rare de timbres.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

pharmacopée
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
Le médecin a consulté la pharmacopée pour vérifier la dose correcte du médicament.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

polyarchie
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
La polyarchie permet à plusieurs partis de partager le pouvoir.
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

espiègle mais charmant
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
Elle a donné une réponse espiègle qui a fait rire tout le monde.
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.
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

une quantité excessive
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
Elle a une quantité excessive de livres sur son étagère.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

après-midi
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
La réunion est prévue à 3 h de l'après-midi.
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.
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

perpétuel
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
Elle vivait dans une peur perpétuelle d'être découverte.
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

bonheur
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

astucieux, prudent
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Il était astucieux de sa part de rester silencieux pendant l'argument.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

insignifiant
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
Elle se fâche souvent pour les choses les plus insignifiantes.
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

plus-que-parfait
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
Quand elle est arrivée, il avait déjà terminé ses devoirs, montrant le plus-que-parfait.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

errant; migratoire; voyageur
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
Le faucon pèlerin est connu pour sa vitesse incroyable.
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

fièrement
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
Elle a fièrement montré ses réussites à sa famille.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

préhistorique, avant les archives écrites
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
L'ère préhistorique a été marquée par l'ascension des premiers humains.
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

tristesse, douleur
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
La tristesse de l'adieu a fait couler des larmes dans les yeux de tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

pantomime
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Les enfants ont apprécié la pantomime de Noël au théâtre local.
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.