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B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

cocotte-minute
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
L'utilisation d'une cocotte-minute réduit le temps de cuisson de plus de moitié.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

constamment; toujours; sans arrêt
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Le bébé pleurait constamment toute la nuit.
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

opposé; complètement différent; face à face; inverse;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
Ils ont des vues opposées sur la politique mais restent de bons amis.
C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

situation difficile
Meaning
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.
Perdre les deux emplois l'a mis dans une situation financière difficile.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

pull-over
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Il portait un pull chaud lors de la froide soirée d'hiver.
B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

chimiste; pharmacien
Meaning
a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
Example
The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.
Le chimiste a analysé l’échantillon pour déterminer sa composition.
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

bonheur
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

inacceptable
Meaning
not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable
Example
The quality of work was completely unacceptable.
La qualité du travail était complètement inacceptable.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

disparu
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
De nombreux jeunes manquent des opportunités économiques.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

illustre
Meaning
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example
She had an illustrious career in medicine.
Elle avait une carrière illustre en médecine.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

autodiscipline
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
L'autodiscipline est cruciale pour réussir à long terme.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

avant la création du monde
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
Certains mythes parlent d'un chaos antémundane avant l'établissement de l'ordre.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

probable
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Il est probable qu'il pleuve demain selon les prévisions météorologiques.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

saveur
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
La soupe avait une riche saveur d'herbes et d'épices du jardin.
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

dismembrer
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
Le roi a ordonné que ses ennemis soient dismembrés.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

rage
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
Le chien a été vacciné contre la rage.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

louable
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
Ses efforts pour aider les pauvres sont véritablement louables.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

scalpel
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Le chirurgien a soigneusement utilisé un scalpel pour faire la première incision.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

limpide
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
L'eau limpide du lac reflétait parfaitement le ciel.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

foulard
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
Elle portait un foulard rouge sur la tête.
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

l'utilisation de nouveaux mots ou l'étude de leur origine
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
Le professeur s'est spécialisé en néologie, étudiant la création du jargon moderne.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

cheville
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Il a tordu sa cheville en jouant au football.
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

Grande Muraille de Chine
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
La Grande Muraille de Chine est l'un des monuments les plus célèbres du monde.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

autorité
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
L'autorité régionale a été soulignée.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

enveloppe
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Elle a scellé la lettre dans une enveloppe et l'a envoyée.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

évaluation
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
L'évaluation annuelle détermine les augmentations salariales.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

puissant; fort; efficace
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
Le médicament est très puissant et doit être pris avec précaution.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

impatience
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Son impatience grandissait à mesure que la réunion s'éternisait.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

témoigner
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Elle a été appelée à témoigner au tribunal sur l'accident.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

une abondance ou un approvisionnement débordant de quelque chose
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
Le festival a offert une cornucopia de fruits et de bonbons.
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

se faufiler
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
Le chat est entré dans la pièce sans faire de bruit.
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

ruelle
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
Ils ont traversé une ruelle sombre pour atteindre la rue principale.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

escroc
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
La police a finalement attrapé le célèbre escroc.
A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

final; concluant; décisif; ultime
Meaning
last; concluding; decisive; ultimate
Example
This is the final exam of the semester.
C'est l'examen final du semestre.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

œuf de pou
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
L'enseignant a remarqué des œufs de pou dans les cheveux de l'enfant.
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

ordonner, interdire
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
Le juge a interdit à l'entreprise de poursuivre ses activités.
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

mériter
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
Elle a travaillé dur et mérite une reconnaissance.
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

diligent
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
Elle est une étudiante diligente qui étudie tous les jours.
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

outils
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
Vous pouvez utiliser des outils en ligne comme FamilySearch pour créer un arbre généalogique.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

plaisir
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
C'était un plaisir de vous rencontrer.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

extrêmement
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
Le temps aujourd'hui est extrêmement chaud et humide.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

inverser
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Elle a rapidement inversé la voiture hors de l'allée.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

hybride
Meaning
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
Example
The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.
La voiture est un hybride qui fonctionne à la fois à l'électricité et au carburant.
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.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

publicité
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Le film a reçu beaucoup de publicité avant sa sortie.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalisation
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Les politiques économiques devraient aborder la marginalisation des pauvres.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

aurore
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Ils ont commencé leur voyage à l'aube.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

malpratique
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
Le chirurgien a été poursuivi pour malpratique après l'échec de l'opération.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

équilibre
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
Sa calme a créé un équilibre dans le débat animé.
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

bonheur
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

chaud et humide, attrayant
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
Le temps chaud et humide rendait difficile de se concentrer sur le travail.
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

descente
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
La police effectue une descente dans la maison de jeu illégale.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

régénérer
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
Le lézard peut régénérer sa queue perdue.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

excessif
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
La croissance excessive de la population conduit à l'épuisement des ressources.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

ériger
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Ils ont érigé une statue sur la place de la ville.
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

prosaïque
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
L'explication du professeur était précise, mais plutôt prosaïque.
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

afflux
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
La ville a connu un afflux de touristes pendant le festival.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

introductif
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Le professeur a donné une conférence introductive sur l'économie.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

clôture en bois
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Les prisonniers ont été gardés à l'intérieur de la clôture en bois.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

relatif au crépuscule
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
Les chauves-souris sont des animaux crépusculaires, les plus actifs à l'aube et au crépuscule.
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

inhabituel
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
Elle a un sens de l'humour très inhabituel.
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

beaucoup
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
Beaucoup d'étudiants ont assisté à la conférence.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

munificent
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Elle a fait un don munificent à l'orphelinat.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

regret
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Elle ressentit un profond regret pour ses mots durs.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

idiot
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Il s'est senti idiot après avoir fait une erreur si simple.
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

littéralement
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
Il courait littéralement depuis trois heures sans s'arrêter.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

magique
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
Le coucher du soleil sur les montagnes etait un spectacle magique.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

quarantaine
Meaning
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
Example
The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.
Les voyageurs ont été placés en quarantaine pendant deux semaines.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

gratuit
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Les boissons à l'événement étaient fournies gratuitement.
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

indicatif
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
Son ton était indicatif de sa frustration.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

secret
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
Le projet a été mené dans un secret total.
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

oisillon
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
La mère oiseau a nourri le oisillon affamé avec des vers.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

attendre
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Nous attendons votre réponse avec grande anticipation.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

néo-latin
Meaning
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
Example
Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.
De nombreux noms scientifiques sont dérivés du néo-latin.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

naval
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
Le pays a investi massivement dans la défense navale.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomique
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
La structure atomique de l'hydrogène est la plus simple.
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

immédiateté, urgence
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
L'immédiateté de la communication numérique a transformé les opérations commerciales.
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

entier entiere
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
Il a mangé toute la pizza tout seul.
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

zooplancton
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
Le zooplancton joue un rôle important dans la chaîne alimentaire aquatique.
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

récapitulation
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
Le professeur a donné une brève récapitulation du cours avant de terminer la classe.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

indigné
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
Elle était indignée lorsqu'elle a été accusée de tricher.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

considérablement; significativement
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
Le prix a augmenté considérablement au cours de l'année écoulée.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

largeur
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
La largeur de ses connaissances a impressionné tout le monde.
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.
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

chauffer
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
Le soleil chauffe la terre pendant la journée.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

se déplacer de manière incontrôlée
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
La voiture a dévalé la route glissante de manière incontrôlée.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

presque; presque;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
J'ai presque raté le bus ce matin.
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

impulsion
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
La nouvelle politique a donné un élan à la croissance économique.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

de manière extensive
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
Elle a voyagé de manière extensive à travers l'Europe pour ses recherches.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

stagnation
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
Le chômage élevé a conduit à une stagnation économique.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

marqueur
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Il a utilisé un marqueur rouge pour souligner les points importants.
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

lumière
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
Allumez la lumière, il fait sombre.
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

enflé
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Sa cheville était enflée après s'être foulée pendant la randonnée.
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

copie
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
Il a envoyé une copie du contrat au client.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

grossier
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
Son comportement grossier a choqué les invités à la fête.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

mue de peau / zone marécageuse
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Le serpent s'est débarrassé de sa vieille peau.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

folklore
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
Le folklore français est riche en contes et légendes.
A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

suivre
Meaning
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
Example
The children followed their teacher into the classroom.
Les enfants ont suivi leur professeur dans la salle de classe.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasif
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
Le médecin a expliqué que la procédure était peu invasive.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

ressentiment
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
Le ressentiment a grandi parmi les étudiants.
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

dépenser
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
Il a dépensé toute son énergie pour le projet.
B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

coller
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
Je colle la photo dans mon album de scrapbooking.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

bijoutier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
Le bijoutier a fabriqué une belle bague en or.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

expulser
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
L'arbitre a dû expulser le joueur pour un comportement antisportif.
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

manifeste
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
Le parti a publié son manifeste avant les élections.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

emblème
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
La colombe est un emblème de la paix.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
La dichotomie entre la tradition et la modernité est souvent débattue.
A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

animal de compagnie
Meaning
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Example
My dog is my favorite pet.
Mon chien est mon animal de compagnie préféré.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

désistance
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
Le tribunal l'a encouragé à cesser toute activité illégale supplémentaire.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

climat
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Il a voyagé dans des climats plus chauds pendant l'hiver.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

supporter
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Elle est une grande supportrice du refuge local pour animaux.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

mariage
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Ils sont unis heureux dans le mariage depuis vingt ans.
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

chaotique; désordonné
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
La situation est devenue chaotique après l'annonce.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

rétablissement
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
Le patient est en rétablissement après la chirurgie.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

triton
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
Le triton nageait gracieusement dans l'étang.
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

exode, migration
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Les réfugiés ont commencé leur exode à travers le désert.
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

indication; signe
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
Les nuages sombres étaient une indication claire qu'une tempête approchait de la région.
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

descendre
Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
Les randonneurs sont descendus par le sentier escarpé de la montagne.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

coucher du soleil
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
Nous avions prévu d'arriver au village avant le coucher du soleil.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

réarranger
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Elle a décidé de réarranger les meubles dans son salon.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

gens
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Les gens de la campagne mènent souvent une vie simple.