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C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

précaire
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Sa situation financière est précaire.
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

payable
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
Le montant est payable dans les trente jours suivant la date de la facture.
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

priorisation
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
Une priorisation efficace garantit que les ressources sont utilisées efficacement.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

préjugé
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Son préjugé en faveur de la tradition l'a fait résister au changement.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

paralysé
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
Le choc soudain semblait le paralyser.
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

tuyau
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
Le plombier a réparé le tuyau cassé.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

prévisible
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Ses réactions étaient prévisibles en fonction de son comportement passé.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

raffinement excessif
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
La preciosité de l'auteur a rendu le roman difficile à lire pour certains lecteurs.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

physique
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en physique à l'université.
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.
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

prééminent
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
Elle est une scientifique prééminente dans le domaine de la génétique.
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

inévitablement
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
Il a dû accepter la décision inévitablement.
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.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

après-midi
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
La réunion est prévue à 3 h de l'après-midi.
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

pétrifier
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
Le bruit fort pétrifia l'enfant.
A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

parents
Meaning
a mother or father of a person or animal
Example
Both of his parents are teachers.
Les deux parents de cet enfant sont enseignants.
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

solide à faces polygonales planes
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
Le mathématicien a étudié un modèle complexe de polyèdre.
A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

point; détail; but
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
Quel est le point de discuter de cette question?
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

possibilité
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
Il y a une forte possibilité de pluie demain.
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

parroquial
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
Sa vision paroissiale l'a empêché de comprendre les problèmes mondiaux.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

prophétique
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Ses paroles prophétiques se sont réalisées après de nombreuses années.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospectif
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
L'entreprise rencontrera des clients prospectifs la semaine prochaine.
A2 noun /per/

pair

paire
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
Elle portait une paire de chaussures assorties.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

palpiter rapidement
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Son cœur a commencé à palpiter de peur.
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

pervasif
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
La technologie pervasif est devenue une partie fondamentale de la vie quotidienne.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

prédéterminer
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
Ils croyaient que leur rencontre était prédestinée par le destin.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

pollinisation
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Les papillons jouent un rôle essentiel dans la pollinisation.
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.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

proportion
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
La proportion d'étudiants qui passent l'examen était élevée.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificateur
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Elle utilise un planificateur quotidien pour organiser ses réunions.
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.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plateforme
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
La plate-forme a été utilisée pour discuter de la collaboration.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

accessoire
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
L'acteur a oublié son accessoire sur scène.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

particules
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
Les particules PM2.5 nuisent à la santé respiratoire.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

prédicat / fonder sur
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Sa théorie est fondée sur des recherches solides.
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

prolifique
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
L'auteur est prolifique, ayant écrit plus de 30 livres.
C1 verb /præns/

prance

marcher avec arrogance
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
Le cheval marchait fièrement autour du champ.
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 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

tissu au mètre
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
Le tailleur a acheté des tissus au mètre au marché de gros pour fabriquer des robes sur mesure.
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanent; immuable
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
Le tatouage est une marque permanente sur sa peau.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

prescription
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
Le prescript de l'organisation exigeait une ponctualité stricte.
A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

content
Meaning
feeling happy or satisfied with something
Example
She was pleased with her exam results.
Elle était contente des résultats de son examen.
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

proie
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Les lions chassent les zèbres dans la nature.
A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

pauvre; de mauvaise qualité
Meaning
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality
Example
The poor family struggled to make ends meet.
La famille pauvre a lutté pour joindre les deux bouts.
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

par
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
Les billets sont au prix de 20 $ par personne.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

parodie
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
Le spectacle comique présentait une parodie de politiciens célèbres.
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

détailler
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
Le témoin a été demandé de détailler les événements de cette nuit.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

garde-manger
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Elle a rempli le garde-manger de provisions fraîches pour la semaine.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

prémonitoire
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Il a ignoré les signes prémonitoires de la maladie.
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

prodigieux
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
L'équipe a fait un effort prodigieux pour terminer le projet à temps.
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profane, irrévérent
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
Ses blagues ont été considérées comme trop profanes pour la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

psychothérapie
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Elle a assisté à des séances hebdomadaires de psychothérapie pour faire face à son anxiété.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

bavarder de manière insensée
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Il parlait sans fin de ses petites réussites.
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

peler
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
Elle a pelé la mangue avant de la manger.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversion
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censure du régime a été vue comme une perversion de la liberté d'expression.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

joueur
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
Le joueur a marqué le but gagnant.
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

bonheur
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

empêcher
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
La forte pluie a empêché la possibilité d'un pique-nique.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

ventru
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
L'homme ventru peinait à boutonner sa chemise.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

patrimoine
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
Le château faisait partie de son patrimoine provenant de ses ancêtres nobles.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

participation
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Sa participation au concours était remarquable.
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 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

sècher
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
Le soleil brûlant a commencé à sécher les champs.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

éloge
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
L'acteur a reçu des éloges pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanence
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
La permanence du monument en pierre a impressionné tous les visiteurs.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

en privé; de manière confidentielle
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Elle lui a parlé en privé de la question.
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

pollen
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
Les abeilles collectent le pollen des fleurs pour fabriquer du miel.
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

prédisposition
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
Les facteurs génétiques peuvent influencer la prédisposition d'une personne aux maladies.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

étude des traits du visage
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
Il croyait à la physiognomonie et essayait de lire la personnalité des gens à partir de leurs visages.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

présentiment
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
Il avait un fort pressentiment que le plan échouerait.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlementaire
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
Le pays suit une forme de gouvernement parlementaire.
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

portentueux, grave
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
Son ton porteur de présages a rendu tout le monde nerveux à propos des nouvelles.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

déroutant
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
Le scientifique a trouvé les résultats déroutants.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

résidus de pesticides
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
Un excès de résidus de pesticides dans les aliments peut être nocif pour la santé.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

insectes nuisibles, ravageurs
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Les insectes nuisibles peuvent endommager les cultures et causer des maladies.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːpəs/

purpose

but
Meaning
the reason for which something is done or created
Example
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.
Le but de cette réunion est de discuter du nouveau projet.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

périssable
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
Conservez les aliments périssables dans le réfrigérateur.
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.
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

parler de manière floue, tromper
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
Il a évité la question lorsqu'on lui a demandé son implication dans l'accord.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

pacifier
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
La mère a essayé de pacifier son enfant qui pleurait.
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.
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 /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

provocateur
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
Ses commentaires provocateurs ont mis tout le monde en colère.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

prétentieux
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Il a été présomptueux de sa part de prendre cette décision sans consulter les autres.
A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

fournir
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
Le professeur fournira des matériaux supplémentaires pour les étudiants.
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

post-scriptum
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
Elle a ajouté une brève post-scriptum pour le remercier à nouveau.
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

oreiller
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
Elle a posé sa tête sur l'oreiller doux.
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

principal; majeur; plus important; chef
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
La raison principale de la réunion était de discuter du budget.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

pigment
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
L'artiste a mélangé différents pigments pour créer la teinte parfaite de bleu.
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 /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

procédure
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Les procédures judiciaires ont duré plusieurs heures.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

pénétrable
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
Le mur mince était facilement pénétrable.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

hymne de louange
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
L'article était un hymne à la beauté de la nature.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentable
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
L'entreprise est devenue très rentable après la mise en place de la nouvelle stratégie.
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.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

piquer
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
Ne me pique pas avec ton doigt.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parabole
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jésus enseignait souvent en utilisant une parabole pour transmettre des vérités profondes.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

riz non transformé; champ de riz
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
Les agriculteurs ont travaillé dur dans les champs de riz pendant la saison des récoltes.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

prosper; florissant; chanceux;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
L'entreprise est devenue très prospère après avoir lancé son nouveau produit.
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.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

prononciation
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Sa prononciation des mots français s’est beaucoup améliorée.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

bureau de poste
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
Je suis allé au bureau de poste pour envoyer un colis.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

avant-dernier
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
Elle a terminé le avant-dernier chapitre avant d'aller dormir.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

jargon
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
En langage juridique, le terme a une signification différente.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

lignée
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
Le chien a une lignée qui remonte à plusieurs générations.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

réfléchir profondément
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Elle a réfléchi profondément au sens du poème.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

promotion
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Il espérait une promotion dans le bureau du gouvernement.
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

plus-que-parfait
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
Quand elle est arrivée, il avait déjà terminé ses devoirs, montrant le plus-que-parfait.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

arrondissement
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Elle est allée voter dans son arrondissement local.
C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

bonheur
Meaning
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
Example
The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.
Elle n'a pas pu 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.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

intègre
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
C'est un leader intègre qui met toujours l'honnêteté en premier.