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B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
Le pays est politiquement divisé entre deux grands partis.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

hilarité
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
Le film a causé une grande hilarité parmi le public.
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

élan
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
L'entreprise a pris de l'élan après le lancement d'un nouveau produit.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

état d’esprit
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Une mentalité de croissance aide les individus à relever les défis.
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

sans voix
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
Elle est restée sans voix lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

myrtille
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Elle a cueilli des myrtilles fraîches pour la tarte.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

nonchalant
Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
Il a haussé les épaules avec nonchalance et s'en est allé.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

renouveler
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
J'ai besoin de renouveler mon passeport avant de voyager.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

membre du jury
Meaning
a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
Example
The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.
Le membre du jury a écouté attentivement le témoignage du témoin.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triomphant; heureux
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
L'équipe était triomphante après avoir remporté le championnat.
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

capituler
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
L'armée n'a eu d'autre choix que de capituler devant l'ennemi.
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

traditionnel
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
Ils ont eu une cérémonie de mariage traditionnelle.
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

bouton
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Appuyez sur le bouton pour activer l'appareil.
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

doucement; délicatement; prudemment;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
Elle toucha doucement le visage du bébé.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

commençant un voyage
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
Le groupe commence un long voyage.
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 /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

symétrie
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
La symétrie du bâtiment a impressionné les visiteurs.
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

obtus; lent à comprendre; sans intelligence
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
Il était délibérément obtus à propos des instructions.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

l'art de poser des planchers en parquet
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
L'artisan s'est spécialisé dans la parqueterie pour les maisons de luxe.
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

raffiné
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Elle parlait d'une manière raffinée qui impressionnait les invités.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

inaliénable
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
La liberté d'expression est un droit inaliénable.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

stylet
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
Elle a utilisé un stylet pour dessiner sur sa tablette.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

amplitude
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
L'amplitude du tremblement de terre a été mesurée sur l'échelle de Richter.
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

libraire
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
Le libraire a recommandé un excellent roman pour ma lecture d'été.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

connaissance
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
Le juge a pris connaissance de la nouvelle preuve.
A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

grille-pain
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
J'ai mis deux tranches de pain dans le grille-pain pour le petit-déjeuner.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

mépris
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Il a ignoré les signes d'avertissement et a continué de conduire.
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

longévité
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
Les bonnes habitudes contribuent à la santé et à la longévité.
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

lié au glucose
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
Les aliments à indice glycémique élevé provoquent une augmentation rapide du taux de sucre dans le sang.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

transcendantal
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
La méditation peut mener à des expériences transcendantes.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

pèlerin; voyageur
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Le pèlerin a marché pendant des jours pour atteindre le sanctuaire sacré.
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

transpirer
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
Il a commencé à transpirer après avoir couru pendant 10 minutes.
B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

caractériser
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
L'auteur caractérise le héros comme courageux et désintéressé.
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

bavard
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
Tout le monde a évité le bavard à la fête parce qu'il ne laissait jamais les autres parler.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

champignon
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Les champignons jouent un rôle important dans la dégradation de la matière organique dans la nature.
A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

radio
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
FAST est le plus grand télescope radio du monde.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

saisir
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La police a réussi à saisir les biens volés.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

médiocrité
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Il a refusé de se contenter de la médiocrité et a visé la grandeur.
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualiser
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
Elle a essayé de visualiser son succès avant la grande présentation.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

relater
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Elle relate son expérience au public.
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

ingénieux
Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
Elle est tres ingenieuse quand il s agit de resoudre des problemes inattendus.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

fidèle, robuste
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Elle a toujours été une fidèle partisane de la communauté.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

connaissance superficielle
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Il a une connaissance superficielle de l'espagnol.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

exciser
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
Le chirurgien a excisé la tumeur avec succès.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

bonheur
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

coiffeur; coiffeuse
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
Le coiffeur m’a fait une coupe élégante avant le mariage.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

agressif
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Elle est devenue agressive lorsque ses idées ont été contestées.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

tourbillon, courant océanique circulaire
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
Le grand patch de déchets du Pacifique est coincé dans un tourbillon.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

prieuré
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
L'ancien prieuré a été transformé en musée.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

indécis; incertain
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Elle était indécise sur quel collège fréquenter.
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

matelas
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
Nous avons acheté un nouveau matelas pour notre chambre.
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

annuler, nier
Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
Les nouvelles preuves annuleront les affirmations faites précédemment.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

circonstance
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Elle a courageusement géré les circonstances difficiles.
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

sédatif
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
Le médecin a prescrit un sédatif pour aider le patient à dormir.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

gelé; extrêmement froid; hostile
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
Le vent glacé a fait trembler tout le monde.
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

porter
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
Elle a porté le sac de l'autre côté de la rue.
A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

créer
Meaning
To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen
Example
Pollution creates environmental and health issues.
La pollution crée des problèmes environnementaux et de santé.
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.
B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

naviguer
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
Le GPS aide à naviguer sur des itinéraires complexes.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

moquer
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Le bully a essayé de le provoquer avec des mots cruels.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

impératif
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
Il est impératif de traiter immédiatement la crise climatique.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

monnaie britannique / excellent
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Elle a été félicitée pour son excellent travail sur le projet.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

inconscient; ignorant; sans savoir
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
Elle était complètement inconsciente du danger.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, représentera le client au tribunal.
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

bas, sale ou de mauvaise qualité
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
Il a évité le club de nuit sordide en centre-ville.
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

amour secret
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
Le roman raconte l'histoire d'un amour interdit entre deux personnages.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

suburbain
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Ils ont acheté une maison dans un quartier suburbain calme.
B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

à la mode
Meaning
Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas
Example
She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.
Elle porte toujours des vêtements à la mode à chaque fête.
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

usé
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
C'est une voiture usée.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

esbroufe
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Son obsession pour la mode a été rejetée comme une simple esbroufe.
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

subversion
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
Le gouvernement a accusé les rebelles de planifier une subversion.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserablement
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
L'équipe a joué misérablement dans le championnat.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

discuter de futilités
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
L'avocat a été accusé d'essayer de discuter de questions futiles au lieu de traiter le vrai problème.
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

convertir
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
Nous pouvons convertir cette pièce en un bureau.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

sans fin
Meaning
continuing forever; without end
Example
The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.
La pluie sans fin a rendu la journée morose.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

spécialité
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Sa spécialité est la cuisine italienne.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

polyvalence
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Sa polyvalence l'a rendu performant dans de nombreux domaines.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

avide
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
Le propriétaire avide a augmenté le loyer de manière injuste.
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

immunité
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
Une forte immunité protège contre les infections.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

fer à repasser
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
J'ai besoin d'utiliser le fer à repasser pour rendre ma chemise nette pour la réunion.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

coincé
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
La porte est coincée et ne s'ouvrira pas.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

conséquence
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Chaque action a une conséquence.
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

rétrospective
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
Le musée a organisé une exposition rétrospective de l'œuvre de l'artiste.
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

ovation
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
L'acteur a reçu une ovation debout après sa performance.
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

petit ami
Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
Elle a présenté son petit ami à ses parents.
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

domaine
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
Les mathématiques sont son principal domaine d'expertise.
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

affection; tendresse
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
Elle a une profonde affection pour sa grand-mère.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

bonheur
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

rose
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Elle m'a donné une belle rose rouge pour la Saint-Valentin.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Les écosystèmes marins sont très sensibles à l'activité humaine.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

béisbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
Il adore regarder des matchs de béisbol à la télévision.
A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

clavier
Meaning
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
Example
She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
Elle a tapé le rapport rapidement sur le clavier.
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

météo
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
Les prévisions météorologiques annoncent de fortes pluies demain.
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.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

antagonisme
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Il y avait un antagonisme clair entre les deux partis politiques.
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

rigueur
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
L'entraînement a été effectué avec une grande rigueur.
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

analyse
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Les scientifiques ont analysé l'échantillon de minerai pour la teneur en or.
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

pull
Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
Elle portait un pull rouge pour se réchauffer par temps froid.
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

tache; marque; corruption ou contamination
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
Le scandale a laissé une tache permanente sur sa réputation.
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

aphasie
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
Après l'accident vasculaire cérébral, elle a été diagnostiquée d'une aphasie.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

moquerie; raillerie;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Son discours a été accueilli par des moqueries de l'audience.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

patrimoine
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Le Bangladesh a un riche patrimoine culturel.
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

zinnia
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
Le jardin était rempli de zinnias brillantes de différentes couleurs.
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

cancer
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
Le tabagisme est une cause majeure du cancer du poumon.
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

métabolique
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
L'exercice régulier améliore l'efficacité métabolique.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

sceptique
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Elle était sceptique à propos du nouveau plan.
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

hexagonal
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
L'artiste a conçu un cadre hexagonal pour le miroir.
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornade
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
La tornade a détruit plusieurs maisons dans le village.
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

abstraction
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
L’abstraction permet de représenter des idées complexes de manière simplifiée.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retoucher
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
Le photographe a retouché l'image pour enlever les imperfections.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

insistant
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
L'enfant était insistant pour obtenir un nouveau jouet.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Personnellement; selon moi; pour soi-même; en personne
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
Personnellement, je pense que le film était excellent, bien que d'autres soient en désaccord.
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

amphibien
Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
Une grenouille est un amphibien courant qui vit à la fois dans l'eau et sur terre.
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

parc
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
Les enfants jouaient dans le parc.
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

avidité
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
Le propriétaire avide a augmenté le loyer sans raison.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

partenariat
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Notre partenariat a aidé les deux entreprises à se développer.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradicable
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
L'amour d'une mère pour son enfant est irradicable.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

féliciter
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
Nous avons félicité les étudiants diplômés lors de la cérémonie.
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

biscuit
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
Les enfants aiment manger des biscuits au chocolat avec du lait.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

chronométrer
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Il a chronométré la course avec un chronomètre.