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C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

leader populiste
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
Le leader populiste a promis de mettre les besoins des citoyens ordinaires en priorité.
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

peser
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
veuillez peser le colis avant de l'expédier.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

crédibilité, foi
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
Le témoin a accordé du crédit à l'alibi de l'accusé.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

congeler
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
La soupe a commencé à se congeler après avoir été laissée sur la table.
A1 article /æn/

an

un/une
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
Elle a mangé une pomme au petit déjeuner.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

imminence, état de proximité
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
L'imminence de la tempête a forcé les gens à chercher un abri.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

en attente; non résolu; en cours
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
La demande est toujours en attente d'approbation.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

gastrique / problèmes d'estomac
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
Elle a été prescrite des médicaments pour ses problèmes gastriques.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

dockeur
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Les dockeurs ont travaillé sans relâche pour décharger la cargaison avant l'aube.
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

caresse
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
La caresse douce de la mère calma le bébé qui pleurait.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

malveillant; nuisible
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
Le logiciel malveillant a endommagé de nombreux ordinateurs.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

synergique
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un effet synergique se produit lorsque les nutriments agissent ensemble.
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

rôle
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
Les rôles définis améliorent la performance de l'équipe.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

invariable; constant; toujours le même
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Sa routine invariable comprend des exercices matinaux et du café.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

avare
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
Elle vivait une vie avare, refusant d'acheter quoi que ce soit de neuf.
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

désirer intensément, avoir envie de
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
Elle désire l'aventure et voyage souvent dans des endroits reculés.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

scintiller
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
La bague en diamant scintillait sous les lumières brillantes.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

ordonnance
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
Le conseil municipal a adopté une ordonnance interdisant de fumer dans les parcs publics.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

implémenter
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Il est essentiel d'implémenter les politiques éducatives pour le progrès.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

M.
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
M. Rahman est notre nouveau professeur.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

charitable; généreux; bienveillant
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Elle est connue pour son travail charitable dans la communauté.
A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

drôle; étrange; amusant;
Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
Il a raconté une blague drôle qui a fait rire tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

tutélaire
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
Athéna était considérée comme la déesse tutélaire d'Athènes.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

râpe
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Utilisez la râpe pour râper le fromage pour la pizza.
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

offense; délit; attaque
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
Le vol est une offense grave punissable par la loi.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

foie
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
Le foie joue un rôle essentiel dans l'élimination des toxines du corps.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

audacieux
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Son plan audacieux de gravir la montagne sans équipement approprié a choqué tout le monde.
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

soulagement; confort; aide
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
Elle a ressenti un grand soulagement lorsque l'examen a été terminé.
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

mélanger
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Elle mélange les ingrédients soigneusement.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

implication
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Son implication dans le projet était cruciale.
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abroger
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'abroger le traité obsolète.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

récital
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
Elle a donné un récital de piano dans la salle de concert.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

grand et maigre
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
Le jeune grand et maigre dominait ses camarades de classe.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

lieu de travail
Meaning
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
Example
Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.
Maintenir une bonne communication est essentiel sur le lieu de travail.
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

promotion; avancement
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
Elle a reçu une promotion au poste de responsable après cinq ans de travail acharné.
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

panacée
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
L'éducation est souvent considérée comme une panacée pour les problèmes sociaux.
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

rédemption
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
L'histoire met en avant le thème de la rédemption.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

cajoler
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Elle a réussi à cajoler son amie pour qu'elle se joigne au voyage.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

dramaturge
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
Shakespeare est considéré comme le plus grand dramaturge de tous les temps.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

affable
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
C'est un hôte tellement affable que tout le monde se sent à l'aise à ses fêtes.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Il se plaignait de douleurs abdominales sévères.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

vacance; une position ou un espace vide
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
Il y a une vacance pour un ingénieur logiciel dans notre entreprise.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

encens
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
Elle a allumé un bâton d'encens dans le temple pendant ses prières.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

insouciance
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Elle marchait avec un air d'insouciance, sans se soucier des défis à venir.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

sidérer
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
La complexité du puzzle a sidéré son esprit.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

révision complète
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
L'entreprise a décidé de rénover son système informatique obsolète.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

près; dans les environs
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
Il y a un magasin d'alimentation près.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

science
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
La science continue d'explorer l'inconnu.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

furtif
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
Il lança un regard furtif vers la porte avant de partir.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

médicament
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
La médecine moderne a fait de grands progrès dans le traitement des maladies.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

épineux
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
Le cactus épineux se dressait haut dans le désert.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

conscience, morale, sens du bien et du mal
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
Sa conscience l'empêchait de mentir à ses parents au sujet de ses notes.
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

glace
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
La glace dans ma boisson a fondu rapidement par temps chaud.
A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

mère
Meaning
a female parent
Example
Her mother is a kind and caring person.
Sa mère est une personne gentille et attentionnée.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

mélange
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
La nouvelle politique est un mélange de plusieurs lois antérieures.
C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

vagabond; sans-abri
Meaning
a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place
Example
The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.
Le vieux vagabond errait dans les rues à la recherche de nourriture.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

bruyant
Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
Le travail de construction bruyant dehors rendait difficile la concentration.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

registre
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
Le juge a examiné le registre avant de commencer la séance.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

idéal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Cet endroit est idéal pour un pique-nique.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

interjection
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
Des mots comme 'wow' et 'aïe' sont des interjections courantes en anglais.
C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

judiciaire
Meaning
relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice
Example
The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.
La nouvelle loi a été soumise à un examen judiciaire rigoureux avant son application.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

tâche
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Il a terminé la tâche avant la date limite.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

exercice
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Elle fait un entraînement complet du corps chaque matin avant de travailler.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

effrayé
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Elle avait peur du noir.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

moustiquaire
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
Nous utilisons un moustiquaire pour nous protéger des piqûres d'insectes.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

réputé
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
Elle travaille pour un cabinet d'avocats réputé dans la ville.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

lasso
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
Le cow-boy a lancé son lasso pour attraper le cheval errant.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

un petit morceau de nourriture délicieuse; un petit morceau intéressant d'information
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Elle a servi de délicieux titbits à la fête.
B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

beaucoup
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
Elle a été énormément admirée par ses étudiants.
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

durable
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Les pratiques durables atténuent l'impact environnemental.
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

pièce
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Elle a cousu une pièce sur le trou dans son jean.
C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

scrupules
Meaning
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
Example
He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.
Il avait de sérieuses inquiétudes à propos d'accepter l'offre.
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

sceller, fermer
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
Sceller les fissures dans les murs peut empêcher les insectes d'entrer.
C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

captif
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
L'otage a réussi à s'échapper de ses ravisseurs.
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

émotionnalité
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
Son émotionnalité influençait souvent ses décisions.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

drapeau
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Les rues étaient décorées de drapeaux nationaux.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

droit de vote
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
Le suffrage universel était une revendication clé.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

toge
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
Le sénateur portait une toge blanche pendant la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

caverne
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
Les explorateurs sont entrés dans une caverne sombre sous la montagne.
B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

bonheur
Meaning
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
Example
Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

termes
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Les termes de l'accord sont clairement définis dans le contrat.
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

détresse
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
Il ressentit une profonde détresse lorsqu'il entendit la mauvaise nouvelle.
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

vaporiser
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
Elle a vaporisé du parfum sur son poignet avant de partir.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

Conifère
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
La forêt est dominée par des conifères comme le pin et l'épicéa.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

explicateur
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
Le critique a servi d'explicateur des œuvres complexes du poète.
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

trajet domicile-travail
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
Il fait deux heures de trajet chaque jour pour rejoindre son bureau.
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 sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

relatif aux vêtements ou au style vestimentaire
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Ses choix sartoriaux étaient toujours à la mode et admirés.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

irréfléchi
Meaning
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
Example
His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.
Sa remarque irréfléchie a blessé ses sentiments.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ah
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Ah, maintenant je comprends ce que tu veux dire.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

diffamer
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Il a été diffamé par des rumeurs malveillantes.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

application de la loi
Meaning
the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed
Example
The police are responsible for law enforcement.
La police est responsable de l'application de la loi.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

attrition
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
L'entreprise a subi une forte attrition des employés en raison de l'insatisfaction au travail.
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

navire
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
Le navire a transporté des fournitures critiques.
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

quart
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
L'entreprise a rapporté de solides bénéfices au premier trimestre de l'année.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

idiot
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Il a agi comme un idiot à la fête hier soir.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricité
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Son excentricité a fait de lui une personne à la fois admirée et incomprise.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

ou
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Vous pouvez prendre du thé ou du café.
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

gustatif
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
Le restaurant a offert une expérience gustative unique.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

bonheur
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

erreur temporaire; lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Il y a eu une brève erreur de sécurité qui a permis à l'intrus d'entrer dans le bâtiment.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

souverain, suprême
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
Le gouvernement souverain a le contrôle de sa monnaie.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

noblesse; rang élevé
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Il a montré une grande noblesse en pardonnant à ses ennemis.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

fatalisme
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Il a adopté le fatalisme, croyant que rien de ce qu'il faisait ne pouvait changer son destin.
C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

cérébral
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
Les fonctions cérébrales régulent les pensées.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

dialectique
Meaning
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
Example
She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.
Elle a adopté une approche dialectique pour résoudre la question complexe.
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

requin
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
Le requin est un puissant prédateur de l’océan.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

fête
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Nous avons passé un super moment à la fête d'anniversaire.
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

lourd, vieilli
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
La conférence était si lourde que de nombreux étudiants ont eu du mal à rester éveillés.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

sympathie
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
Elle a exprimé sa sympathie pour les victimes de l'accident.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

plaisir dérivé du malheur d'autrui
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Il a ressenti un sentiment de schadenfreude lorsque son rival a échoué.
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

boisson froide
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
J'ai commandé une boisson froide pour échapper à la chaleur de l'été.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

explorer
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
Ils ont décidé d'explorer la forêt ensemble.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

souvenir
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
J'ai acheté un petit souvenir à la boutique de cadeaux.
A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

à l’intérieur
Meaning
inside a building; within an enclosed space
Example
Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.
À cause de la pluie, tout le monde est resté à l’intérieur.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

se marier
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Ils prévoient de se marier l'été prochain.
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

parler d'une voix rugueuse ou râper avec un bruit grossier
Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
Il a râpé un avertissement avant de s'effondrer.
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.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

exceller
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Elle essaie toujours d'exceller dans ses études.
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

décès / fin
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
La chute soudaine de l'entreprise a choqué les investisseurs.