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C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

poisson pomfret
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
Le restaurant sert un délicieux curry de pomfret avec du riz.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

prêtre
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
Les soldats ont assisté à la messe dirigée par le prêtre.
C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

facilement influençable
Meaning
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
Example
She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.
Elle était facilement influençable quand il s'agissait d'essayer de nouveaux aliments.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

une grande plume douce ou quelque chose qui ressemble à une plume
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
Le soldat portait une plume rouge sur son casque.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

simple
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Elle portait une robe blanche simple pour la cérémonie.
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

compétence
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
La compétence dans les sports renforce la force de l'équipe.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

coupable
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
Le juge a déclaré l'officiel coupable inapte à son poste.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

population
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
La nouvelle loi a été accueillie par la population locale.
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
Il est un fournisseur bien connu de vins fins.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

représentant
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Elle a voté par procuration lors de la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

répandu
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Le tabagisme est encore répandu chez les adolescents malgré les avertissements sanitaires.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

ruse astucieuse
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Elle a utilisé une ruse astucieuse pour gagner le débat.
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

pouvoir
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
La distribution du pouvoir assure l'efficacité.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

données personnelles
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
Protéger les données personnelles est crucial à l'ère numérique.
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

dissipateur
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
Le roi était connu pour son style de vie dissipateur.
B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

précis
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
Elle a donné des instructions précises pour l'expérience.
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

poinçon
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
Le charpentier a utilisé un poinçon pour faire des trous dans le cuir.
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

amant
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
L'amant secret a finalement été révélé.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

possession; propriété; contrôle
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
La maison est dans la possession de leur famille depuis des générations.
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

abondance
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
Le jardin offrait une abondance de fleurs au printemps.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

objectif principal
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
L'objectif principal de l'événement était de promouvoir le recyclage.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

prévenir à l'avance
Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.
Le gouvernement a agi pour prévenir une crise en introduisant de nouvelles politiques.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

plagiat
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
L'étudiant a été expulsé pour avoir commis du plagiat dans son essai.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

philosopher
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
Il aime philosopher sur la vie et son sens.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

populaire
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Ce restaurant est très populaire parmi les jeunes.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

piquant
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
Le chef a ajouté une sauce piquante au plat pour rehausser sa saveur.
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

pédiatre
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
Le pédiatre a examiné l'enfant avec soin.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoxe
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
Le paradoxe de la liberté est qu'il nécessite des règles.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

pécheur
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
Les humains sont pécheurs, mais ils s'efforcent de faire le bien.
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

pêche
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
La pêche était parfaitement mûre et juteuse lorsque je l'ai mordue.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

parjure
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
Elle a été condamnée pour parjure après avoir donné de faux témoignages.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

pincer
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Elle a mis un peu de sel dans la soupe.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

posséder / avoir
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
Elle possède un grand talent en musique.
A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

approprié
Meaning
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality
Example
He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.
Il s'est assuré de porter des vêtements appropriés pour l'entretien.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

performance
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
Les améliorations des performances augmentent la confiance.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

photoélectrique
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
L'effet photoélectrique est fondamental dans les panneaux solaires.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pédagogique
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
L'école a adopté de nouvelles techniques pédagogiques pour améliorer l'apprentissage.
B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

colombe
Meaning
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
Example
The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.
La colombe picorait des miettes de pain sur le trottoir.
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.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

prolétaire
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Le mouvement était enraciné dans les luttes prolétaires.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

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

pervert

pervertir / personne pervertie
Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
Il a tenté de pervertir la vérité pour échapper à la punition.
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

peindre
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
Elle aime peindre des paysages pendant son temps libre.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

perspicuité
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
La perspicuité de sa conférence a facilité la compréhension des sujets complexes par les étudiants.
A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

promettre
Meaning
to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
Example
I promise to help you with your homework.
Je te promets de t'aider avec tes devoirs.
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

pécuniaire
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
Ils ont rencontré des difficultés pécuniaires après l'échec de l'entreprise.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

passionné
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Il est passionné par la conservation de l'environnement.
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

pédagogie
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
Il a étudié la pédagogie pour devenir un meilleur enseignant.
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

paternel
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
Il a pris un intérêt paternel dans l'éducation du garçon.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

cataplasme chaud aux herbes
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
L'infirmière a appliqué un cataplasme chaud sur sa jambe blessée.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Les changements climatiques hivernaux sont perceptibles dans les zones rurales.
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

regarder furtivement
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
L'enfant a essayé de regarder à travers le trou de serrure.
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

près
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
Le village est près de la rivière.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

patriotisme
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Le Jour de la Victoire reflète le patriotisme de toute la nation.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

bassin
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Les enfants ont nourri les canards au bassin dans le parc.
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

proximité
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
La proximité de leurs maisons les a rendus amis proches.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patricien
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Les familles patriciennes de Rome exerçaient une grande puissance en politique.
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

plénipotentiaire
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
L'ambassadeur était un plénipotentiaire envoyé pour négocier le traité.
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

piano
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
La petite fille a pratiqué le piano pendant une heure chaque jour.
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.
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

se répandre
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
L'odeur des fleurs fraîches a envahi toute la pièce.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

médecin
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour traiter la condition.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

probiotiques
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
Les probiotiques améliorent la digestion et favorisent la santé intestinale.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

poursuite
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
L'accusation a présenté des preuves solides contre l'accusé.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Il y a eu un changement perceptible dans l'atmosphère.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

colis; paquet de terrain
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
Le facteur a livré un colis à notre porte.
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

se préparer
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
Elle se préparait devant le miroir avant de partir pour la fête.
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

le bouton arrondi sur le pommeau d'une épée ou d'une selle
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
Il saisit fermement l'épée par le pommel.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

producteur
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
Le producteur de film a investi des millions dans le nouveau projet cinématographique.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

propulsif
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
La force propulsive de la fusée l'a soulevée du sol.
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 /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

pigmentation
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Un frottement excessif peut provoquer des problèmes de pigmentation.
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.
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

punjabi
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
Il portait un punjabi blanc pour la célébration du festival.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

rythme
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Elle marchait à un rythme lent.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

pragmatisme
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
Son pragmatisme a aidé à résoudre la crise financière.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

praticien
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Elle est une praticienne médicale qualifiée.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

une roche ignée dure
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Les anciens Romains ont utilisé le porphyre pour fabriquer des colonnes et des statues.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

viande savoureuse
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
Le chef a préparé des plats de viande savoureux pour la fête du dîner.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

perruche
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
La perruche verte a appris à dire bonjour.
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

conservateurs
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
De nombreux aliments transformés contiennent des conservateurs nuisibles.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

casse-tête
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
Le problème de mathématiques troublera même les experts.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

boxe
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.
Il a étudié l'art de la boxe dans sa jeunesse.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophique
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Elle a gardé une attitude calme et philosophique pendant la crise.
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.
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

interdire
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
La loi interdit de fumer dans les lieux publics.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

zone périphérique
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Ils ont passé l'après-midi à explorer les purlieus de la ville ancienne.
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

extrêmement pauvre
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
La famille extrêmement pauvre peinait à acheter de la nourriture.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

personne qui aime ou admire les femmes
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
En tant que philogyniste connu, il a plaidé en faveur de l'éducation des femmes.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

préalable
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
Vous avez besoin d'une approbation préalable avant d'apporter des modifications au système.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

providence divine
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Ils croyaient que leur survie était due à la providence divine.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

droit aux avantages supplémentaires
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
Le juge a profité de certains droits supplémentaires liés à sa fonction.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

pantalon
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Elle a acheté un nouveau pantalon pour la fête.
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

purifier
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Ce filtre purifiera l'eau de manière efficace.
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

mission pionnière
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
Artemis est une mission pionnière dans l'exploration spatiale.
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

popularité
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
La popularité du chanteur a augmenté rapidement cette année.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

policratie
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
Le pays a connu une policratie après les réformes de décentralisation.
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

prolifération
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
La prolifération des logiciels malveillants est une préoccupation croissante.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problématique; causant des problèmes
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Les nouveaux changements de politique sont problématiques et doivent être examinés.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

prétérnaturel
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
Elle avait une capacité préternaturelle à rester calme dans n'importe quelle crise.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

interdiction
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Le gouvernement a annoncé l'interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics.
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

trop long
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
Le cours prolixe du professeur a endormi de nombreux étudiants.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

mendiant
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
Le mendiant a demandé de la nourriture au coin de la rue.
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

punition
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
L'élève a reçu une punition pour avoir triché à l'examen.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

prognathe
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
Le fossile affichait une structure de crâne distinctement prognathe.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

nocif, pernicieux
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Les effets nuisibles du tabagisme sont bien documentés.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

bonheur
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

problème
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
Nous devons résoudre ce problème rapidement.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palestinien
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
Le peuple palestinien a un riche héritage culturel.
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

précédemment
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
Elle avait travaillé précédemment dans une banque avant de commencer son propre commerce.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

participant
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Chaque participant au marathon a reçu une médaille.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

provenance
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
Le musée a vérifié l'origine du manuscrit ancien.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

porcelaine
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
Le musée a exposé des vases anciens en porcelaine de Chine.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

utilisation de pseudonyme
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
L'auteure a maintenu l'utilisation de pseudonyme tout au long de sa carrière.
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.