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C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

prématuré
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
L'enfant prématuré lisait des romans à l'âge de cinq ans.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Le scientifique a observé un animalcule se déplaçant sous le microscope.
A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

astucieux, intelligent
Meaning
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
Example
She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.
Elle est assez astucieuse pour résoudre le puzzle rapidement.
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

méchant; cruel; désagréable
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
Ne sois pas aussi cruel avec ta petite sœur.
B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

approbation
Meaning
official permission or agreement for something
Example
The project received government approval.
Le projet a reçu l'approbation du gouvernement.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

enregistrement
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
L'enregistrement de l'entretien était clair et fort.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

solide; réel; tangible; spécifique
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Nous avons besoin de preuves concrètes pour soutenir nos affirmations.
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

mépriser
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour avoir enfreint les réglementations environnementales.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

réfléchi
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
Elle a donné une réponse réfléchie à chaque question posée.
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

employeur
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
L'employeur a promis de meilleurs avantages pour attirer des travailleurs qualifiés.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

doré
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Le coucher du soleil doré a peint le ciel magnifiquement.
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

présage
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
Les nuages sombres présagent une tempête.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drainer
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Il a drainé les pâtes avant d'ajouter la sauce.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
La conférence était une expérience aural, tout comme une expérience intellectuelle.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

mère patrie; pays d'origine
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Il parlait toujours avec affection de sa patrie.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

ignominie
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Il a vécu le reste de sa vie dans l'ignominie après le scandale.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

incomplet
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Son rapport était incomplet et nécessitait des détails supplémentaires.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

inhabituel; étrange;
Meaning
not typical; strange; different from what is normal
Example
She wore an unusual dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe inhabituelle à la fête.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

distinct; unique; clair; reconnaissable
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
Chaque peinture a son propre style et caractère distinct.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

perforer
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
La machine peut perforer des feuilles de papier pour faciliter la déchirure.
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

demandeur
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
Le demandeur a déposé une demande de compensation après l'accident.
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

volatilité
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
La volatilité du marché boursier rend l’investissement risqué.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

commémoratif
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Ils ont émis une pièce commémorative pour l'anniversaire de l'indépendance.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

numérique
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
Le monde se dirige vers une économie numérique.
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.
A1 verb /æd/

add

ajouter
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
Veuillez ajouter du sucre à mon café.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

prescience
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Sa préscience des tendances du marché a sauvé l'entreprise.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

de manière adéquate
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
Il a accompli la tâche de manière adéquate, mais pourrait s'améliorer la prochaine fois.
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

parallélisme
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
L'écrivain a utilisé le parallélisme pour donner du rythme à sa prose.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

matricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Le crime de matricide a choqué toute la ville.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

primitif, fondamental
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
La peur est l'une des émotions les plus primales que les humains ressentent.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

infaillible
Meaning
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.
Son jugement semblait infaillible en matière de finances.
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 /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

prieuré
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
L'ancien prieuré a été transformé en musée.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

puissance
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
La puissance du nouveau médicament a étonné les médecins.
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

repousser / provoquer du dégoût
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
L'armée a réussi à repousser l'attaque ennemie.
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

défectueux
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
Le design défectueux de la voiture a conduit à un rappel.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuffisant
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Son explication manquait de clarté.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellectuel
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Elle aime les discussions intellectuelles sur la philosophie.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

corde
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Les grimpeurs ont utilisé une corde pour escalader la montagne.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

spécialité
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Sa spécialité est la cuisine italienne.
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

pantalons en denim
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
Il portait des pantalons en denim bleus avec une chemise blanche.
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

cohabiter
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Ils ont décidé de cohabiter avant de se marier.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titulaire
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Elle est la titulaire du comité, mais les décisions sont prises par le coordinateur.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

relatif ou situé sur les rives d'un fleuve ou d'un autre cours d'eau
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
La végétation riparienne aide à prévenir l'érosion des sols le long des rivières.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

détermination
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Sa détermination à réussir était inébranlable.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

comportement / conduire
Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
L'enseignant a dirigé l'examen de manière équitable.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

conclave secret
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Les dirigeants se sont réunis dans un conclave secret pour discuter de la stratégie.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

région; zone; territoire
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Cette région est célèbre pour sa production de vin.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

retourner vers l'extérieur
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
Le chirurgien a dû retourner la paupière pendant la procédure.
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

substitut
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
Le substitut dirigera la réunion en l'absence du manager.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

exprimer un désaccord
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Elle s'est opposée à son ami au sujet de la décision risquée.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

dévotion excessive ou irrationnelle
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Il a un fétiche pour collectionner des timbres rares.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

prédisposé
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
Elle est encline à faire confiance facilement aux gens.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Il a travaillé dur pour réaliser ses rêves.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

étapes
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Faire de petits pas réduit la surcharge.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

exalter
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
Le professeur a exalté le dévouement et le travail acharné de l'étudiant.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

suppliant
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
L'homme suppliant a supplié pour miséricorde aux pieds du roi.
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 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

perturber
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
Les poursuites individuelles perturbent l'harmonie sociale.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

pugnacité
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
L'entraîneur admirait la pugnacité du joueur sur le terrain.
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

approprié / s'approprier
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
Porter des vêtements formels était approprié pour la cérémonie.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

courageux; intrépide; montrant du courage face au danger
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
Le courageux pompier a sauvé la famille de l'immeuble en feu.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

jugement, décision, discernement
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
Le jugement du juge était juste et équitable.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

figue
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
L'arbre de figuier dans notre jardin produit des fruits délicieux chaque été.
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

tunnel d'égout
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
L'eau de pluie lourde a coulé à travers le tunnel d'égout sous le pont.
C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

étancher
Meaning
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire
Example
He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.
Il a bu de l'eau pour étancher sa soif après la longue course.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

lithographie (impression sur pierre)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
Le musée a exposé une lithographie rare du 19e siècle.
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

scandale
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
L'affaire du politicien est devenue un scandale public.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

sale et sombre; de couleur terne
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
Le vieux bâtiment avait des murs sales qui avaient besoin d'être peints.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

cananéen
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Les cananéens étaient connus pour leurs réseaux commerciaux avancés.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

dedans;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
La boîte contient de nombreux trésors, et dedans réside sa valeur.
C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

moule / moisissure
Meaning
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
Example
She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.
Elle a versé du chocolat dans le moule pour fabriquer des bonbons.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

marchand de vêtements
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
Le marchand de vêtements de la ville a exposé de beaux costumes dans la vitrine de son magasin.
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

chocolat
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
Le canapé marron chocolat semble élégant dans le salon.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

embroilé
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
Elle s'est retrouvée embroilée dans un conflit familial intense.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

égocentrique
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Il était trop égocentrique pour remarquer la détresse de son ami.
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

volonté
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
Elle a quitté le travail de son propre gré.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

fumeur
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Il est un fumeur et essaie d'arrêter chaque année.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

écriture ou dessins illégaux faits sur un mur ou une autre surface dans un lieu public
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
Les murs du métro étaient couverts de graffiti colorés créés par des artistes locaux.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

dicton ou maxime courte, concise et éducative
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Elle avait toujours un apophtegme spirituel à partager lors des réunions.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

synchronicité
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
La synchronicité de leurs pensées a étonné tout le monde.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

salaire; rémunération;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
L'entreprise a augmenté le salaire minimum pour tous les travailleurs.
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

en décomposition
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
L'odeur en décomposition fit fuir tout le monde hors de la pièce.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

imperméable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
Le conteneur est fabriqué en plastique imperméable.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

raccourci
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
La réunion a été raccourcie en raison des contraintes de temps.
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

cancérogène
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
La viande transformée contient des composés cancérogènes.
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anis
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Les graines de fenouil sont souvent utilisées dans des desserts et des thés traditionnels.
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

prononcer
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
Elle peut prononcer les mots français parfaitement.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

délimiter
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Le traité a été signé pour délimiter les frontières des deux pays.
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

addenda
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
Le rapport incluait un addenda avec des statistiques mises à jour.
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.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

n'importe quoi
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Tu peux me demander n'importe quoi sur le projet.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

observer
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Le jour est observé chaque année pour sensibiliser.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

non civilisé; sauvage;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Les explorateurs ont rencontré une tribu non civilisée au cœur de la forêt amazonienne.
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

oscillation
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
L'oscillation du pendule contrôle l'horloge.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

ligue
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Plusieurs clubs ont formé une ligue pour promouvoir l'esprit sportif.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

avare
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Il était trop avare pour laisser un pourboire décent.
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

correspondant
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
La page correspondante dans le livre explique le processus en détail.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

réfutable
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Sa théorie était réfutable car elle pouvait être testée expérimentalement.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

léger et insouciant
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Elle a donné un discours léger lors de la fête.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

heurter
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
Le camion a percuté le mur.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

incroyablement
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
La vue du sommet de la montagne était incroyablement belle.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimiser
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
L'entreprise travaille à optimiser sa chaîne d'approvisionnement.
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

informer
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
Le manager informera le personnel du changement d'horaire.
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

chemin de fer
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
Le chemin de fer relie les grandes villes du pays.
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

prudemment
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
Elle marcha prudemment sur le chemin glacé.
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

progrès
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
Les progrès dans les technologies de recyclage peuvent lutter contre la pollution.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

éloges
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
Le scientifique a reçu des éloges de la part de la communauté internationale.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

objet sphérique; la terre; un modèle sphérique de la terre
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
L'enseignant a utilisé un globe pour montrer aux élèves les emplacements des différents pays.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

prévoyant
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
L'investisseur prévoyant a vendu ses actions juste avant que le marché ne s'effondre.
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

passionné
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
Il est un passionné de football et regarde chaque match.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

début
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
Le projet en était encore à ses débuts lorsque le financement a été approuvé.
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

bougie
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
Elle a allumé une bougie pendant la coupure de courant.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
Le radar a détecté un avion inconnu se dirigeant vers la base.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

tutelle
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Elle a étudié la peinture sous la tutelle d'un artiste célèbre.
A1 noun /sɪks/

six

six
Meaning
the number 6
Example
There are six apples on the table.
Il y a six pommes sur la table.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

irréel
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
L’expérience semblait irréelle après la nouvelle soudaine.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

ligne droite
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Il a fait une ligne droite vers la table de nourriture dès qu'il est entré à la fête.