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B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

d'après-guerre
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
Le pays a connu une croissance rapide dans les années d'après-guerre.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Après la retraite, il reçoit une pension mensuelle de l'entreprise.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

l'unité la plus petite d'une image ou d'un affichage numérique
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
L'image est floue car certains pixels sont manquants.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

prestige
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
L'université a gagné un prestige international grâce à sa recherche.
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

perspective
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
Le succès du projet représente une grande perspective pour l'économie.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

partition
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
La partition a causé des troubles.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

pesticides
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
L'utilisation excessive de pesticides peut nuire à l'environnement.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

productif
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Travailler depuis chez moi m'a rendu plus productif que jamais.
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

pénétrer
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
La balle a pénétré le mur.
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poétique
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
Son discours avait un rythme poétique qui captivait l'auditoire.
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

actuellement; bientôt; dans un moment
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
Le médecin vous verra bientôt.
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.
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

supposer
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Je présume qu'elle est déjà partie pour la réunion.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

paniqué; anxieux et craintif
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
La foule est devenue paniquée lorsque l'alarme incendie a retenti.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

prominent
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Il est un leader prominent dans la communauté.
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

prédécesseur
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
Le nouveau manager a appris des erreurs de son prédécesseur.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

particule
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Les particules de poussière flottaient dans l'air près de la fenêtre.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

porche
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Nous nous sommes assis sur le porche et avons apprécié la brise du soir.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

levier actionné par le pied
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Il appuya fort sur la pédale du vélo.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propagande; rumeur
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
Le gouvernement a utilisé la propagande pour influencer l'opinion publique pendant la guerre.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

paroisse
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La paroisse s'est réunie pour le service du dimanche.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitif; de base; brut; sous-développé; simple
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
La tribu utilise encore des outils primitifs pour chasser et cultiver.
B2 noun

Patriot

patriote
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

polir
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Elle doit polir ses chaussures avant l'entretien.
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

période d'essai
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
Il a été mis en période d'essai pendant six mois.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

insignifiant
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
Elle se fâche souvent pour les choses les plus insignifiantes.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

protecteur
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Elle portait un casque protecteur en faisant du vélo.
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

tuteur privé
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
Le tuteur privé a aidé l'étudiant à améliorer ses compétences en mathématiques.
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

passion
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
Sa passion pour la musique l'a conduite à devenir chanteuse professionnelle.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

pipeline
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
L'entreprise construit un nouveau pipeline pour transporter du gaz naturel.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Il a toujours été passionné par la musique punk et la mode.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Le fournisseur de services veille à ce que tous les clients reçoivent un soutien en temps voulu.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

peur irrationnelle; aversion
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Elle a une phobie des araignées.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

mécène
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
La bibliothèque est soutenue par des mécènes généreux.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

pessimisme
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Son pessimisme constant rendait difficile de rester optimiste.
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

une personne qui est parmi les premières à explorer ou s'installer dans une nouvelle région; quelqu'un qui développe de nouvelles idées ou méthodes
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
Elle était une pionnière dans le domaine de l'informatique.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

brevet
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Il a breveté sa nouvelle invention pour la protéger contre la copie.
B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

présentable; convenable pour être vu en public
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
Assurez-vous de paraître présentable pour l'entretien d'embauche.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

préférable
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
Il est préférable de prendre le train plutôt que de conduire dans le trafic dense.
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

plonger rapidement; tomber brusquement
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
Elle a plongé dans la piscine.
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

enclin
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
Il est enclin à faire des erreurs quand il est fatigué.
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

pathétique; lamentable
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
Son effort pathétique pour s'excuser a empiré les choses.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

avantage
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Un des avantages de travailler ici est le déjeuner gratuit chaque vendredi.
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

prédateur
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
Les lions sont des prédateurs puissants dans la savane.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

bonheur
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistolet
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
L'officier a sorti son pistolet de l'étui.
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 ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

parallèles
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
Il existe des parallèles entre les problèmes de vieillissement du Japon et la situation du Bangladesh.
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provoquer
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
Ses mots ont provoqué une dispute enflammée.
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.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proclamer
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Le président a proclamé un jour national de deuil.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

préliminaire
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Les étapes préliminaires sont cruciales avant le projet principal.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

pitoyable, lamentable, très faible
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
La performance de l'équipe était pitoyable par rapport à l'année dernière.
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.
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

principalement
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
La population dans la ville est principalement jeune.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

préventif; conçu pour empêcher quelque chose de se produire
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
L'exercice régulier est une mesure préventive contre les maladies cardiaques.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

prospectus
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Le département de la santé a distribué un prospectus sur la nutrition.
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

pétition
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Ils ont signé une pétition pour améliorer la sécurité routière dans la région.
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 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

lié aux parents
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
Les conseils parentaux sont importants pour le développement d'un enfant.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

partiel; biaisé;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
Le juge a rendu une décision partielle en faveur du défendeur.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

prétention, faux-semblant
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Sa gentillesse n'était qu'un faux-semblant pour gagner la confiance.
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

ordonnance
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
Le médecin lui a donné une ordonnance pour des antibiotiques.
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.
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 /pæt/

pat

tapoter
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Elle a tapoté doucement le chien sur la tête.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

ponctuellement
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Elle arrive toujours ponctuellement aux réunions.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

précédé
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Les nuages sombres ont précédé la forte pluie.
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

précision
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
Des instruments de haute précision sont utilisés en chirurgie.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

perspective
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
De nouvelles perspectives améliorent la compréhension.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prospérer
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Avec du travail acharné et de la détermination, elle a réussi à prospérer dans sa carrière.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

premier ministre / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Le premier ministre français a adressé la nation.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

préhistorique, avant les archives écrites
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
L'ère préhistorique a été marquée par l'ascension des premiers humains.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proactif
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Des stratégies proactives sont nécessaires pour lutter contre la rareté.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

impuissant
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Elle se sentait impuissante contre le système injuste.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psychologue
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Le psychologue l'a aidé à faire face à son anxiété.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

étudiant de troisième cycle
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Elle fait des recherches de troisième cycle en physique.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

procureur
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
Le procureur a soutenu que le défendeur était coupable du crime.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

philosophie
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Sa philosophie met l'accent sur la gentillesse et l'empathie.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

pilier
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
Le temple ancien était soutenu par d'énormes piliers en pierre.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psychologique
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
Elle a étudié les effets psychologiques du traumatisme sur les enfants.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

espiègle, joueur
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
Le chiot était très espiègle, courant autour du jardin.
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

plaidoyer; demande; excuse
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
Elle a fait une demande d'aide pendant l'urgence.
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

plateau, zone plate élevée, période de peu de changement
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
Après des mois de croissance, les ventes ont atteint un plateau.
B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

sommet
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
Les grimpeurs ont atteint le sommet du Mont Everest.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

urgent
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
Le gestionnaire a dû gérer plusieurs problèmes urgents en même temps.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

de manière étrange; de manière inhabituelle
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Elle s'est habillée de manière particulière pour le dîner formel, portant des couleurs vives et des motifs inhabituels.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

tailler
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Les jardiniers taillent les arbres au printemps pour favoriser la croissance.
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

pionnier
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
Les efforts pionniers mènent souvent au succès.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

pointu; direct et sans ambiguïté
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Elle a fait une remarque directe sur son comportement.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

podium
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
Le gagnant est monté sur le podium pour recevoir la médaille d'or.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

prolongé
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
La médecine moderne a prolongé l'espérance de vie.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

chemin
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
Le chemin étroit menait au jardin caché.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

bouillie
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Elle a mangé un bol de bouillie pour le petit déjeuner.
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

pandémie
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
La pandémie de COVID-19 a changé le monde de manière spectaculaire.
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

aliments transformés
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
La consommation excessive d'aliments transformés entraîne des problèmes de santé.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

physicien
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
Le physicien a expliqué la théorie de la relativité aux étudiants.
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

sondage
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
Le sondage a révélé que la plupart des gens soutenaient la nouvelle politique.
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

personnel
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
L'entreprise embauche davantage de personnel pour sa nouvelle succursale.
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

pair
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
Il a essayé de regarder à travers le brouillard pour voir ses pairs de l'autre côté.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

rembourrage / matelassage
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
La chaise avait des coussins supplémentaires pour plus de confort.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

magazine
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Elle s'est abonnée à un magazine scientifique.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

prometteur
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Elle est une jeune scientifique prometteuse avec de grandes idées.
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

compétence
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
Sa compétence dans plusieurs langues est remarquable.
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

préface
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
L'auteur a expliqué sa motivation dans la préface.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

paramètre
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Nous devons définir des paramètres clairs pour ce projet.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

toxique; mortel
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
Le serpent est très toxique et dangereux.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

phénoménal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
L'équipe a obtenu un succès phénoménal dans le tournoi.
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.
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

progression
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
La progression dans la technologie favorise l'innovation.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

protagoniste
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay est l'un des protagonistes de l'histoire.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

pirate
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
Le navire pirate a été repéré près de la côte.
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

proximité
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
La proximité de l'école à sa maison l'a rendue pratique.
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.