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C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

chute soudaine
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
Le taux de fertilité au Bangladesh chute rapidement.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

linéaire
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
L'artiste a utilisé la perspective linéaire dans ses dessins.
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

devoir
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
Je dois terminer mes devoirs de mathématiques avant le dîner.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

désolé
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
L'avenir semblait désolé après la récession économique.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

affirmatif
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Elle a donné une réponse affirmative à la proposition.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

jugement, décision, discernement
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
Le jugement du juge était juste et équitable.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversité; obstination;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
sa perversité en refusant l'aide a frustré tout le monde.
A2 preposition /riː/

re

concernant
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
La lettre a été envoyée concernant votre récente candidature.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

alpiniste
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
L'alpiniste a atteint le sommet après une longue ascension.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

chapelle
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
Le couple s'est marié dans une petite chapelle à la campagne.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

digne d'éloges
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Elle a fait un effort digne d'éloges en terminant le projet à temps.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

voitures volantes
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Les voitures volantes pourraient bientôt résoudre le problème de la circulation urbaine.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

sombre
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Les funérailles avaient une atmosphère sombre.
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

herbe
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
Le basilic est une herbe populaire dans la cuisine italienne.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Hauteur; titre royal
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Votre Altesse, le carrosse royal est prêt à vous emmener au banquet d'État ce soir.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

séparatiste
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Le groupe séparatiste a exigé l'indépendance du gouvernement central.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

présent
Meaning
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
Example
She presented her report to the team yesterday.
Elle a présenté son rapport à l'équipe hier.
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

couvent
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
Elle a décidé de rejoindre le couvent pour consacrer sa vie à la pratique spirituelle.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonomiquement
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
Le robot peut fonctionner de manière autonome sans intervention humaine.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

joyeux
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
Les enfants étaient de bonne humeur à la fête.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

bidonville
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
Le gouvernement travaille à améliorer les conditions dans le bidonville.
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

ère
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
Les dinosaures ont vécu il y a des millions d'années, dans une ère différente.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

incertitude, état de suspension
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
Le projet a été laissé dans l'incertitude après le retrait du financement.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admettre formellement quelqu'un dans une position, organisation ou bureau
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Elle a été admise dans la société d'honneur de l'université.
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

reprendre
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
Nous reprendrons la réunion après le déjeuner.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truc, exploit, entraver la croissance
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
L'acteur a réalisé un stunt dangereux dans le film.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

néfaste
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
Les nuages sombres semblaient néfastes pour le mariage.
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

publicités
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
Je saute souvent les publicités quand je regarde des vidéos en ligne.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

indice
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
Elle avait une vague idée qu'il préparait une surprise.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

malapropisme
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Il est célèbre pour son malapropisme lorsqu'il parle en public.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

déranger
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Les instructions complexes ont déconcerté les nouveaux employés.
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

complètement
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
La pièce était complètement silencieuse.
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

faire face à
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
Elle a dû faire face à beaucoup de pression au travail.
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

prononciation et choix des mots
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
Une forte diction améliore les compétences en communication.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

agriculture régénérative
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
L'agriculture régénérative améliore la fertilité du sol et la biodiversité.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

percer
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flèche percera la cible.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrant
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
La connexion Internet lente était vraiment frustrante.
B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

manifestations
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
Des manifestations ont eu lieu le 11 mars.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

insurmontable
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
L'équipe a fait face à des défis insurmontables lors de l'expédition.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

triton
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
Le triton nageait gracieusement dans l'étang.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

basilic
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
La sauce de pâtes était parfumée avec du basilic frais.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

victoire pyrrhique
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
Le général a déclaré la bataille comme une victoire pyrrhique en raison des lourdes pertes.
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

principal; majeur; plus important; chef
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
La raison principale de la réunion était de discuter du budget.
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

réfracter
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
L'eau réfracte la lumière, faisant apparaître la paille comme courbée.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

étonnant, surprenant, impressionnant
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Les tours étonnants du magicien ont laissé le public sans voix.
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

retenir
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
Veuillez contrôler votre chien.
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

loutre
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
La loutre joueuse nageait gracieusement dans la rivière.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

commencer
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Je commencerai mes études demain.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

consanguin
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Les deux familles étaient consanguines par leurs grands-parents.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

quelque peu; légèrement; modérément
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
Le film était quelque peu intéressant, mais pas génial.
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

lentille
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
Elle a cuisiné des lentilles rouges pour le dîner ce soir.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudentiel
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
La banque a mis en place des règles prudentielles pour protéger les déposants.
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

tâche
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
Laver la vaisselle est ma tâche la moins préférée.
C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

réhabiliter
Meaning
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
Example
The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.
La clinique aide à réhabiliter les athlètes blessés.
A2 verb /smel/

smell

sentir
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
Les fleurs sentent sucrées.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

fête
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Le bruit de la fête se faisait entendre toute la nuit.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

extrémiste
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
Le gouvernement prend des mesures pour prévenir les activités extrémistes.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

souder
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Il a soudé les fils cassés.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

étudieux; érudit
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Elle était connue pour sa nature studieuse et son amour de la littérature.
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

sauvage
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
Le chat sauvage errait dans les rues la nuit.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplier
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Les bactéries se multiplient rapidement dans des conditions chaudes.
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

raisonnement
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
Son raisonnement pour partir était clair et logique.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

pitance
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
Elle a travaillé de longues heures pour une simple pitance.
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

tranchant
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Ses remarques acerbes ont mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

niveau élevé de complexité ou de raffinement
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
La sophistication de la technologie moderne de l'IA est remarquable.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

narrer
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Elle va narrer les événements de son voyage au public.
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

extraverti
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
En tant qu'extravertie, elle aime rencontrer de nouvelles personnes lors d'événements sociaux.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

cycle hydrologique
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
Le cycle hydrologique assure le mouvement continu de l'eau dans la nature.
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

authentique; légitime; véritable
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
Elle est une véritable experte dans son domaine.
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

écoeurant
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
Le dessert était tellement écoeurant que je n'ai pas pu le finir.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

inexorable
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
La montée inexorable de la technologie change chaque aspect de la vie.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

vibration
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
La vibration du téléphone m'a réveillé.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

fabriquer
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
L'entreprise fabrique des dispositifs électroniques pour les marchés mondiaux.
A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

savoureux
Meaning
having a pleasant flavor; delicious
Example
The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.
La pizza était vraiment savoureuse avec des ingrédients frais.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

poils raides; réagir avec colère
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
Le chat s'est hérissé quand il a vu le chien.
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

se baigner
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
Je me baigne chaque matin avant d'aller au travail.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

apothéose, point culminant
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Beaucoup considèrent la Renaissance comme l'apothéose de l'art et de la culture en Europe.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

anachronisme
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Utiliser une machine à écrire aujourd'hui ressemble à un anachronisme.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

archétype, modèle original
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
Cette peinture est l'archétype de l'art moderne.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

maussade
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
Elle lui lança un regard maussade et s'éloigna.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

inactif
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
Le patient est resté inactif sur le lit.
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

bruyant, tapageur
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
La foule est devenue bruyante après que l'équipe a marqué.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

désamorcer
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
Le négociateur a aidé à désamorcer la situation tendue.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

démontre que quelque chose est faux
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
Le scientifique a travaillé dur pour prouver que la vieille théorie était fausse.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

dériver
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
beaucoup de mots anglais dérivent du latin.
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

apogée
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
À son apogée, l'entreprise dominait le marché.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Tournez la vanne dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre pour la serrer.
C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

vignette
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
L'auteur a inclus une vignette poignante dans l'introduction du livre.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

goyave
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
J'adore manger de la goyave fraîche du jardin.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

considérablement
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
La nouvelle politique a considérablement amélioré les conditions de travail.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

lustrer
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Les travailleurs ont lustré l'épée ancienne jusqu'à ce qu'elle brille comme neuve.
B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

midi
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
La réunion commencera à midi.
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

transmettre, communiquer, transporter
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
L'enseignant transmet la leçon clairement aux élèves.
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

augmenté
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
Les revenus de l'entreprise ont augmenté l'année dernière.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

parler de manière incohérente
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Il parlait de manière incohérente de ses vieux souvenirs.
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

cosmopolitisme
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
Le cosmopolitisme favorise le respect et la compréhension entre les cultures.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

bouger légèrement / changer d'avis ou de position
Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
Malgré la pression, il a refusé de bouger de sa décision.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

apte
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Elle est une élève apte qui comprend rapidement de nouveaux concepts.
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

imprévoyance
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
Son imprévoyance l'a conduit à des difficultés financières.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

courtage
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Le courtage immobilier les a aidés à trouver une nouvelle maison.
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

marge
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
Le gestionnaire a donné à l'équipe une certaine marge pour terminer le projet.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

perturber
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Le bruit soudain a perturbé les étudiants pendant l'examen.
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

actrice
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
L'actrice avait l'air époustouflante sur le tapis rouge.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabétiquement
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Les noms sont classés alphabétiquement dans le registre.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

incompétence
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
Le projet a échoué à cause de l'incompétence du manager.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

rance
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
Le beurre était devenu rance après être resté trop longtemps dehors.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

pénurie
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Il y avait une pénurie de nourriture pendant la famine.
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

froncer les sourcils
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
Elle fronça les sourcils lorsqu'elle entendit la mauvaise nouvelle.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Le réalisateur a enfin sorti le troisième film pour compléter la trilogie de science-fiction.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

gyroscope
Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
Le système de navigation de l'avion s'appuie sur un gyroscope pour la stabilité.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

corporation
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
La corporation a investi massivement dans des projets d'énergie renouvelable.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

épineux
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
Le cactus épineux était difficile à manipuler sans gants.
A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

confondre
Meaning
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
Example
The complex instructions confused the students.
Les instructions complexes ont dérouté les étudiants.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

virtuosité
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Le pianiste a offert une prestation virtuose qui a laissé le public ébloui.
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

plus rapide que la vitesse du son; lié aux vitesses supérieures à celle du son
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
Le jet supersonique a franchi le mur du son.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

particulièrement
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Elle est particulièrement friande de la cuisine italienne.
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.
A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

entraîner
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
Les athlètes s'entraînent dur pour les Jeux Olympiques.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

structuré
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Un plan d'exécution structuré est crucial pour le succès.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

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