professor
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Anglais BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Espagnol FR Français DE Allemand RU Russe ZH Chinois JA Japonais
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

professeur
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
Le professeur a expliqué la théorie clairement.
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

pasteur
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
Le pasteur a prononcé un sermon plein de compassion.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

honnête et moralement correct; vertical ou dressé en position
Meaning
honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position
Example
She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.
Elle est connue pour être une femme d'affaires honnête et droite.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilité
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
La stabilité politique est essentielle pour la croissance économique.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

boîter / faible
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
Il a boité après s'être blessé à la cheville.
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

exhumer
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
Les archéologues ont décidé d'exhumer les restes anciens.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

un éclat faible
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Un éclat d'espoir brilla dans ses yeux.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

document
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Elle a soigneusement documenté toutes les dépenses du voyage.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

croître
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Les plantes croissent plus vite au printemps.
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

intention
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
Son intention était de terminer le projet avant la date limite.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

journalisme
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Il a étudié le journalisme pour devenir reporter.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

manche
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Elle a retroussé ses manches avant de commencer à cuisiner.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

camouflage
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Les soldats ont utilisé le camouflage pour se cacher de l'ennemi.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

vignoble
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
Le vieux vignoble était rempli de vignes.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

fête
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Le bruit de la fête se faisait entendre toute la nuit.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

marcher
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Je vais à l'école à pied chaque matin.
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

merveille
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
La vue depuis la montagne était une véritable merveille.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

merveilleux
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance merveilleuse sur scène.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

tenue
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
Elle portait une belle tenue à la fête.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

personne avec une envie irrépressible de voler
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
Le kleptomane a été pris en flagrant délit de vol dans un magasin à nouveau.
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

surveillance
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
Les agences gouvernementales effectuent une surveillance des menaces informatiques.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

budget
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
La famille a créé un budget pour gérer leurs dépenses.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

insupportable
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
La chaleur était insupportable pendant le long voyage.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

préliminaire; introductif; destiné à la préparation
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Elle a suivi des cours préparatoires avant l'examen final.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

en avant
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
Les troupes ont avancé pour sécuriser le pont.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

généreux
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
Elle est très généreuse avec son temps et son argent.
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

poêle
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
Chauffez l'huile dans une grande poêle avant d'ajouter les légumes.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

numération
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
L'enseignant a expliqué les bases de la numération aux étudiants.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

basilic
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
La sauce de pâtes était parfumée avec du basilic frais.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

duo
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
Le duo musical a interprété son dernier succès lors du concert.
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

affecté; touché
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
Les zones touchées par les inondations ont besoin d'une assistance immédiate.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

signal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
L'acteur a attendu son signal avant d'entrer sur scène.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

cardamome
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
La recette nécessite une pincée de cardamome moulue.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

guerrier; combattant courageux ou expérimenté
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
Le guerrier courageux a défendu son village contre les envahisseurs.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

exalté
Meaning
feeling very happy, animated, or elated
Example
She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.
Elle s'est sentie exaltée après avoir terminé le marathon.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

superposer
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
L'éditeur a superposé le texte sur l'image.
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

mathématiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
Le problème peut être résolu mathématiquement plutôt que par des suppositions.
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

novellette
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
L'auteur a publié une novellette en avant-première de sa prochaine série.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

samedi
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Nous allons à la plage samedi.
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

corbeau
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
Le corbeau croassa bruyamment depuis la branche de l'arbre.
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.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

désambiguïsation
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
Le système IA applique la disambiguation pour affiner la compréhension du texte.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

fisiocratie
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
La fisiocratie a souligné l'importance de l'agriculture dans la richesse nationale.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

inestimable
Meaning
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
Example
Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.
Sa contribution au projet avait une valeur inestimable.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

à l'intérieur de la cellule
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
Le médicament agit en ciblant les bactéries intracellulaires.
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

sidéral
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
Les astronomes utilisent le temps sidéral pour suivre les positions des étoiles.
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

islamique
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
La ville possède de nombreux centres culturels islamiques.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

immeuble locatif
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
La famille vivait dans un tenement bondé en ville.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

navet
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
Nous avons cultivé des navets dans notre jardin de légumes.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

endurer
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Il a dû endurer des années de difficultés avant de réussir.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

distinguer
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Il a à peine pu distinguer la silhouette lointaine dans le brouillard.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

assistant
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
L'assistant du sénateur a organisé la réunion avec les journalistes.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

strict; sévère
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
L'enseignant a donné aux élèves un avertissement strict concernant la tricherie.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

trace
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Elle a tracé le chemin de la rivière sur la carte.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

vallée
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
La vallée verte s'étendait sur des kilomètres entre les montagnes.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

mou et lâche; manque de fermeté ou de tonus musculaire; faible
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
Ses bras flasques montraient qu'il avait besoin de faire plus d'exercice.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

adoption
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
L'adoption des véhicules électriques augmente dans le monde entier.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

poitrine
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
Le bébé s'est endormi sur la poitrine de sa mère.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

apparemment, de manière apparemment calme
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Il était apparemment calme malgré le chaos autour de lui.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
Le criminel a gagné de la notoriété pour ses évasions audacieuses.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

agir en-dessous de sa dignité
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
Le roi ne daigna pas répondre au roturier.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

section
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Cette section du rapport nécessite un examen plus approfondi.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

choléra
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
Le village a connu une épidémie de choléra après l'inondation.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

répressif
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
Le gouvernement répressif a interdit toutes les formes de protestation.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

stéréotypé
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Ses blagues stéréotypées n'ont pas réussi à impressionner le public.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

écarlate
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Les roses écarlates dans le jardin étaient magnifiques sous la lumière du matin.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

navire de guerre
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
Le navire de guerre a traversé l'océan pour défendre la côte.
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

étagère au-dessus de la cheminée
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
Elle a posé des photos de famille sur l'étagère au-dessus de la cheminée.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

chanceux
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Elle se sentait chanceuse d'avoir des amis aussi soutenants.
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

augmentation progressive du volume
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
L'orchestre a construit un puissant crescendo avant la fin.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

indulgent
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
La mère indulgente a permis à son enfant de rester éveillé tard.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

expansif
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
Ils ont apprécié la vue expansive depuis le sommet de la colline.
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

affamé
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
Après la longue randonnée, elle était affamée et a mangé rapidement.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

films
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Regarder des films aide à l'apprentissage des langues.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

objet
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
La table est un objet dans la pièce.
A1 noun /wel/

Well

puits; bien-être;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
Les villageois obtiennent de l'eau du vieux puits au centre du village.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

ondulant
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Elle marcha à travers les rideaux ondulants.
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

électeur
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
Les électeurs se sont alignés devant le bureau de vote pour déposer leur bulletin.
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

importer
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
Le pays importe du pétrole de l'étranger.
A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

meubles
Meaning
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
Example
The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.
Le salon était rempli de beaux meubles en bois.
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.
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

cacophonique
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
Les bruits cacophoniques de la ville l'ont empêchée de dormir toute la nuit.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

cinéaste
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
En tant que véritable cinéaste, elle passe la plupart de ses week-ends à regarder des films classiques.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

se sentir nauséeux
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
L'odeur de nourriture pourrie l'a fait se sentir nauséeuse.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

hydroélectrique
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
Le pays a investi massivement dans des centrales hydroélectriques.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

demander
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Il a demandé à propos de l'horaire du train.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

séparable
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Les deux problèmes sont séparables et doivent être discutés indépendamment.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

préambule
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
Le préambule de la constitution expose ses principes directeurs.
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

autobus
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
Je prends le bus pour aller au travail chaque matin.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

compact; petit et conçu de manière efficace
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
Elle a acheté une voiture compacte qui tient facilement dans des espaces de stationnement petits.
C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

odium
Meaning
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Example
The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.
Le scandale a attiré l'odium public sur le ministre corrompu.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

à peine; difficilement; juste un peu
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Je pouvais à peine croire mes yeux.
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

etc.
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
Nous devons acheter des stylos, du papier, des carnets, etc.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

canot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Ils ont ramé le canot jusqu'au yacht.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

fente
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Insérez la carte dans la fente pour ouvrir la porte.
C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

susceptible ou vulnérable à être influencé ou endommagé par quelque chose de particulier
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
Les enfants sont plus susceptibles aux infections.
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

capituler
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
L'armée n'a eu d'autre choix que de capituler devant l'ennemi.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

sirène
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
La petite fille adorait les histoires de sirènes vivant sous la mer.
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

identification
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
Vous avez besoin d'une identification appropriée pour entrer dans le bâtiment.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millionnaire
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Il est devenu millionnaire grâce à des investissements intelligents et à un travail acharné.
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

critiquer sévèrement / punir sévèrement
Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
Le professeur a sévèrement réprimandé l'étudiant pour son retard.
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

dépeindre
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
Le roman dépeint une image vivante de la vie à la campagne.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

humidité
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
La crème pour la peau aide à retenir l'humidité.
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

mammifère
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
La baleine est le plus grand mammifère de la Terre.
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

inefficacité
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
L'inefficacité du gouvernement entraîne une réalisation lente du projet.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

évocateur
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
L'odeur de la pluie évoque mon enfance dans le village.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

luminosité
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
La luminosité de l'étoile a été mesurée à l'aide d'instruments avancés.
C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

épreuve difficile
Meaning
A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured
Example
Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.
Survivre dans la nature a été une épreuve difficile pour eux.
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

déchiffrer, traduire, interpréter
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
Il a fallu des heures pour déchiffrer l'écriture ancienne.
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

facturer/accuser
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
Le magasin prélève un supplément pour la livraison à domicile.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

autocratie
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
Le pays a souffert sous des décennies d'autocratie.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Les étudiants ont formé une clique qui excluait les autres.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prêter attention
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Tu devrais prêter attention aux conseils de l'enseignant.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

archevêque
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
L'archevêque a prononcé un sermon devant des milliers de personnes.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

omniscience
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
Le narrateur du roman a un air d'omniscience, révélant les pensées de chaque personnage.
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

colline; butte
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
Les enfants ont adoré dévaler la colline herbeuse derrière leur maison pendant les vacances d'été.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

ictère
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
Le médecin a diagnostiqué le bébé avec de l'ictère.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

réflexe
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
Le médecin a testé sa réponse réflexe en tapotant son genou.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

tissu
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Le Bangladesh est célèbre pour son industrie textile de haute qualité.