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B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

collection de travaux, échantillons ou liste de travaux
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Son portefeuille a montré la diversité de ses compétences.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

de plus
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
Le travail est difficile; de plus, il nécessite d'excellentes compétences en communication.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Le design minimaliste est actuellement à la mode.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

personne respectée
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Il est considéré comme le doyen de la littérature moderne dans le pays.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

inflammable; combustible
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
Le matériau inflammable a pris feu rapidement.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

embarquement
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Les explorateurs embarquaient sur le navire au port.
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

dommage, préjudice, détriment
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
Fumer est un détriment pour la santé.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

inquiétant
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
Le rapport de nouvelles était profondément inquiétant pour le public.
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

déconcerter / embrouiller
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
Les instructions complexes ont déconcerté les étudiants.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

rigide
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
L'entreprise a un code vestimentaire rigide que tous les employés doivent suivre.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

distensible
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
L'estomac est un organe distensible qui peut se dilater après avoir mangé.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

allaiter
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
La mère chat a allaité ses chatons dans le panier.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

gestation
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
La baleine mère gestate son baleineau pendant plus d'un an.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

signification
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
La signification du geste a été mal comprise.
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

lèche-bottes
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
Il était connu comme un lèche-bottes qui était toujours d'accord avec le patron.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

volontiers; facilement; sans hésitation
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Elle a accepté volontiers de l'aider avec le projet.
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

échoué
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
Le projet a échoué à répondre aux attentes.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

négliger
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
Ne négligez pas votre santé pendant vos études.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

hypnotique
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
La musique avait un effet hypnotique sur le public.
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

archipel
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
L'Indonésie est un archipel avec des milliers d'îles.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

insolent, arrogant
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
L'étudiant insolent a refusé de suivre les instructions du professeur.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

percoler
Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
L'eau de pluie a percolé à travers le sol jusqu'à l'eau souterraine.
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

faire un virage brusque
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
Le lapin a tourné brusquement pour échapper au renard.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

pertinent
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
Elle a posé une question pertinente lors de la réunion.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

barbouiller
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Les enfants ont barbouillé le mur avec de la peinture.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

effort physique ou mental
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
L'excès d'exertion peut conduire à la fatigue et à l'épuisement.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

épuisable
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
Le charbon et le pétrole sont des ressources épuisables.
B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

recommandation
Meaning
a suggestion that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Example
I got this job based on a recommendation from my professor.
J'ai obtenu ce travail grâce à une recommandation de mon professeur.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

inconcevable
Meaning
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
Example
It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.
Il semblait inconcevable qu'elle puisse finir le marathon après si peu d'entraînement.
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

incarné
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
Elle est la bonté incarnée.
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

vallonné
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
Le village est situé dans une région vallonnée.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

esprit
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Elle a un esprit vif et un sens de l'humour rapide.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

vérité banale
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
C'est une vérité banale que le travail acharné mène au succès.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

ermitage
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
Le moine a passé des années dans un ermitage au fond de la forêt.
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

avancer
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
Elle a étudié dur pour faire avancer sa carrière.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

chaussure
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de chaussures de course pour faire de l'exercice.
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

contester, défier
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
Elle a décidé de contester les élections contre le titulaire.
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

préserver ou chérir quelque chose comme sacré ou important
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
La constitution consacre le droit à la liberté d'expression.
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

expansion
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
Le bénévolat aide à l'expansion des réseaux sociaux.
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

steak
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
Il a commandé un steak grillé avec des légumes.
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

la vie animale d'une région particulière
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
La faune de la savane africaine comprend des lions et des éléphants.
C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

transcendance
Meaning
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
Example
The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.
Le travail de l'artiste était un symbole de transcendance dans la créativité.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

bureaucratique
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Les lourdeurs bureaucratiques retardent souvent l’approbation des projets.
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

tir
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Il a pris un tir en direction du but.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

insensible
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Son commentaire insensible l'a profondément blessée.
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

cocktail
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Elle a commandé un cocktail au bar.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

souhaiter
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Je souhaite pouvoir voler comme un oiseau.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

scélérat; grossier
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Tout le monde à la fête l'a évité parce qu'il était connu pour être un scélérat.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

acerbe ou sarcastique
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
La critique mordante du critique a offensé l'auteur.
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

péninsulaire
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
La région péninsulaire est entourée d'eau sur trois côtés.
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

marcher
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
Marcher tous les matins est bon pour votre santé.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

poche
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Elle a gardé ses pièces dans une petite poche en cuir.
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

couverte
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
La forêt est couverte de verdure.
B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

irrité
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
Elle était irritée par le bruit constant à l’extérieur.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

avant du navire
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Les marins ont rangé des cordes supplémentaires dans l'avant du navire.
B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

laitier
Meaning
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
Example
The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.
Le laitier livre du lait frais à notre maison tous les matins.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

polyglotte
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Elle est polyglotte, parlant couramment l'anglais, l'espagnol et le bengali.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

législatif
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
Le corps législatif a adopté le nouveau projet de loi sur les impôts.
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

intelligence artificielle
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
L'intelligence artificielle révolutionne l'éducation grâce à l'enseignement intelligent.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

correction
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
L'enseignant a fait une correction dans le devoir de l'élève.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

cultivable
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Le fermier a acheté des terres cultivables pour agrandir ses récoltes.
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

ventilation
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
Une ventilation adéquate est essentielle pour maintenir la qualité de l'air.
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

usé
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
Ses chaussures étaient vieilles et usées.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Le gouvernement a émis un mandat pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

copier
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
Veuillez copier ce document pour la réunion.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolérant
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Il est très tolérant envers les croyances des autres.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

boisson chaude
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Je préfère une boisson chaude comme du thé ou du café le matin.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

empiètement
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
Les villageois ont protesté contre l'empiètement sur leurs terres agricoles.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

observatoire
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
L'observatoire est ouvert au public le week-end.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

exploitation minière
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
L'exploitation minière dans cette région a augmenté ces dernières années.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

négligent; imprudent; distrait; négligeant;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
Sa conduite négligente a causé un grave accident sur l'autoroute.
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

fleur bakul
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
La douce fragrance des fleurs bakul a rempli l'air du soir dans le village.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

insurrection
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
L'armée a été appelée pour réprimer l'insurrection.
C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

jeter
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
L'équipage a dû jeter la cargaison pour sauver le navire qui coule.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquider
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
L'entreprise a décidé de liquider ses actifs pour payer ses créanciers.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

présenter des preuves ou des raisons
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
L'avocat a adduit plusieurs exemples pour soutenir son cas.
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

clairement
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
Elle a parlé clairement pour que tout le monde puisse comprendre.
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

carré
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
La table a une forme carrée.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

économe en ressources
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
L'agriculture économe en ressources conserve l'eau et l'énergie.
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

prodigalité
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
Sa prodigalité avec l'argent l'a laissé en faillite.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

imperturbabilité
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Son imperturbabilité pendant la crise a impressionné tout le monde.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

mérité
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Son dévouement a mérité la reconnaissance de la communauté.
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

fournir
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
L'artiste rend la scène magnifiquement.
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

procédure médicale pour ouvrir les vaisseaux sanguins bloqués ou rétrécis qui fournissent du sang au cœur
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
L'angioplastie est maintenant plus sûre avec l'assistance robotique.
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

monter/faire de l'équitation
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
Elle aime rouler à vélo jusqu'au travail.
C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

céleste, délicat, surnaturel
Meaning
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Example
Her voice had an ethereal quality.
Sa voix avait une qualité éthérée.
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

insouciant
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
Elle avait un mépris insouciant pour les règles.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

couleur cendrée
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
Le vieux bâtiment avait des murs de couleur cendrée qui avaient besoin d'être peints.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

conscient
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Il était conscient des risques avant de commencer le projet.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

rancune
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Elle a refusé le cadeau par rancune.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

disciple; partisan
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Le célèbre philosophe avait de nombreux disciples qui ont répandu ses enseignements dans le monde entier.
C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

pratiques sexuelles non conventionnelles; cheveux frisés ou bouclés
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
Ses cheveux frisés le rendaient unique.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

chercheur
Meaning
a person who conducts research
Example
The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.
Le chercheur a publié ses résultats dans une revue scientifique.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

contribuable
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
L'argent des contribuables est utilisé pour financer les services publics.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

industrialisation
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
L'industrialisation a radicalement changé l'économie mondiale.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

cathartique
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Écrire sur les émotions peut être une expérience cathartique.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

préféré
Meaning
Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.
Example
Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
Le chocolat est ma saveur de glace préférée.
A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

aéroport
Meaning
A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.
Example
We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.
Nous sommes arrivés à l'aéroport deux heures avant le vol.
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

ténacité
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
Sa ténacité pour résoudre les problèmes a conduit à son succès.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

artificiel
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Le design était flashy mais artificiel.
C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

fragilité
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
La vieillesse vient souvent avec une fragilité physique.
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

à nouveau
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
Après l'échec, elle a décidé de recommencer sa vie à nouveau.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

maladroit
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
Le garçon grand s'est déplacé de manière maladroite.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatique
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Les plongeurs ont exploré le système de grottes subaquatiques remplies de poissons rares.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

imparfait
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
La peinture était belle malgré qu'elle fût imparfaite.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

couvrir
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
Veuillez couvrir la nourriture pour la garder fraîche.
A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

le plus grand
Meaning
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
Example
He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Il est considéré comme l'un des plus grands leaders de tous les temps.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

incivil; impoli;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
Ses remarques inciviles lors de la réunion ont offensé tout le monde présent.
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

couper, rompre des relations
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Il a dû rompre ses liens avec l'entreprise après le différend.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

réceptif / harmonieux
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
Elle est réceptive aux besoins de ses élèves.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

esclavage, soumission
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Il était sous l'emprise du puissant leader.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

convoiter
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Il convoitait la nouvelle voiture de son voisin.
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

frontière
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
Le fleuve marque la frontière.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

sauterelle
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Les sauterelles ont détruit tout le champ de blé.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

digne d'éloges
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Son engagement envers le projet était vraiment digne d'éloges.
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

rude; impoli; manqué de civilité; dur
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
C'était impoli de sa part d'interrompre la réunion.
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

trouver
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
Je ne peux pas trouver mes clés n'importe où.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

controversé
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
La politique reste controversée.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

martial
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
La tribu était connue pour ses traditions martiales.
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

montant de porte
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
Le menuisier a soigneusement mesuré la largeur du montant de la porte.
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
Il est né à Dhaka en 1995.