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C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

proliférer
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
Les startups ont tendance à proliférer dans une économie prospère.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

penchant
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
Elle a un penchant pour collectionner des livres rares.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

vêtements de dessous
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
Il a acheté de nouveaux vêtements de dessous pour le mariage.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

polyvalent
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
C'est un musicien polyvalent qui peut jouer plusieurs instruments.
B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

étonné
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
Elle était étonnée par l'incroyable tour du magicien.
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

résumé
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
L'étudiant a soumis un résumé de l'article long.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

théocratie
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
Le pays était gouverné comme une théocratie où les dirigeants religieux avaient l'autorité suprême.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

faute sociale
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
Il a commis une grande faute sociale en oubliant son anniversaire.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiste
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Elle a des opinions progressistes sur la justice sociale et l'égalité.
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.
B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

prisonnier
Meaning
a person who is in prison
Example
The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.
Le prisonnier a été libéré sous condition après avoir purgé 10 ans.
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

comprendre
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
Il est difficile de comprendre les profondeurs de l'océan.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

épineux
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
Le cactus épineux se dressait haut dans le désert.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

paille ou tige
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Elle a bu le jus à travers une paille.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

affiche
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Ils ont mis un poster de film dehors du cinéma.
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

vin
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
Ils ont servi un verre de vin rouge au dîner.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

dangereux
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Conduire vite sur des routes glacées est dangereux.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

charmant
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Son sourire charmant a immédiatement mis les invités nerveux à l'aise.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

pétale
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Chaque pétale de la marguerite était blanc avec un centre jaune.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

exigence
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
Le travail a des exigences éducatives spécifiques.
A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

silencieusement; calmement
Meaning
without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner
Example
She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
Elle parla doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

foule; un groupe qui agit de manière violente
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
Une foule en colère s'est rassemblée devant le bâtiment.
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

sec
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
Elle a ajouté des fleurs sèches dans le vase pour la décoration.
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

amaigrir
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Les prisonniers ont été amaigris après des mois sans nourriture appropriée.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarin
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
Le tamarin est couramment utilisé dans la cuisine asiatique et du Moyen-Orient pour sa saveur acide.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

citron vert
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Ajoutez une tranche de citron vert à votre boisson.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

impactant
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Son discours impactant a poussé l'auditoire à passer à l'action.
A1 noun /help/

Help

aide; assistance
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
Le bénévole a offert son aide pour porter les courses de la femme âgée jusqu'à sa voiture.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

explorer
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Ils explorent différentes régions de l'Antarctique.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

grand magasin
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Ils ont visité le nouvel emporium pour acheter des meubles et de la décoration pour la maison.
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

geysers
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
Le geyser a éclaté, projetant de l'eau très haut dans le ciel.
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

fondamental
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
L'honnêteté est un principe fondamental du bon leadership.
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

rêver
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
Je rêve souvent de voler dans le ciel.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

grêle
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La soudaine tempête de grêle a endommagé de nombreuses voitures dans le parking avec de grosses boules de glace.
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

serviette
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
Elle s'est enveloppée dans une serviette douce après la douche.
C1 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

développement infrastructurel
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
Le développement infrastructurel est nécessaire pour un recyclage efficace.
A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

œil; vision
Meaning
the organ of sight; the ability to see
Example
Her eyes sparkled with joy.
Ses yeux brillaient de joie.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

baume
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Elle a appliqué un baume sur la brûlure de sa main.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries est une entreprise de semi-conducteurs leader.
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

tableau
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
Les acteurs sont restés figés dans un tableau qui capturait le dernier moment de la pièce.
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

foule
Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
Les touristes ont envahi les rues pendant le festival.
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

totalement; absolument; complètement
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
Le film était complètement ennuyeux et je me suis endormi.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

repos
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
Après le long voyage, elle chercha le repos dans le jardin tranquille.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

insurrection
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
L'armée a été appelée pour réprimer l'insurrection.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

saisir
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
La banque a décidé de saisir la propriété après plusieurs mois de paiements manqués.
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nucléaire
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Les gouttes ont commencé à se nucléer autour des petites particules dans l'air.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

acerbe
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Ses commentaires acerbes ont offensé de nombreuses personnes lors de la réunion.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

honorer
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Nous honorons nos vétérans pour leur service.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

espionnage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
L'agent a été arrêté sous des accusations d'espionnage contre l'état.
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

rappel
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
Il a réglé un rappel pour appeler sa mère à son anniversaire.
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

une poignée; une petite quantité ou nombre; quelque chose de difficile à contrôler
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
Elle a pris une poignée de noix dans le bol avant de sortir se promener.
B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

coucou
Meaning
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
Example
We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.
Nous avons entendu le chant du coucou depuis la forêt tôt le matin.
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

certificat
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
Elle a reçu un certificat pour avoir terminé le cours.
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

gauchiste
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
Elle est gauchiste et écrit magnifiquement de la main gauche.
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

chute; déclin; ruine
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
Son arrogance et sa fierté ont conduit à sa chute éventuelle dans les affaires.
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

se souvenir
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
Je ne me souviens pas où j'ai mis mes clés.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

briser
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Le verre se brisera si vous le laissez tomber.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

imprégner / rendre enceinte
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
Le scientifique a utilisé une méthode pour imprégner le matériau de résine.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

épine
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Faites attention aux épines sur le buisson de roses.
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

technologique
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
Les avancées technologiques permettent des projets futuristes.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

côté
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
Le magasin est du côté de la route.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

monarchie
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
La monarchie a été abolie pendant la révolution.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

imiter
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
Les jeunes athlètes imitent souvent leurs idoles.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

laborieux
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Il a donné une explication laborieuse qui a confondu l'audience.
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

généralement
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
Elle arrive généralement au travail à 9 heures.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

mutation, changement génétique
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Les scientifiques ont découvert une mutation génétique qui a causé le trouble.
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

secouer violemment; souffrir de contractions involontaires soudaines
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
Le patient a convulsé pendant la crise.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

prédéterminer
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
Le résultat du match semblait prédéterminé.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

moudre
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Elle broie des grains de café tous les matins.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

auvent
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nous nous sommes assis sous l'auvent pour éviter la forte pluie.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

cuisine
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
La cuisine est l'un de mes passe-temps préférés.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

feuille
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
La feuille de fougère s'est étendue gracieusement sur le chemin du jardin.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

secours
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
La charité a fourni du secours aux victimes des inondations.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

petite particule ou cellule, en particulier cellule sanguine
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Les globules rouges transportent l'oxygène dans tout le corps.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

gants
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Elle a mis des gants chauds pour protéger ses mains du froid.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

collection; ensemble; accumulation
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
Elle a une impressionnante collection de livres anciens dans sa bibliothèque.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

sous-titre
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Utilisez des sous-titres pour une meilleure compréhension.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

impliquable
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
Le sens de la déclaration n'est pas directement clair, mais il est impliquable à partir du contexte.
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

environnement
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
Elle a grandi dans un environnement artistique.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

recast
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
Le réalisateur a décidé de recaster le rôle avec un acteur plus jeune.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

avorté
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Leur tentative avortée de gravir la montagne s'est terminée par une retraite.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

artisan
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
L'artisan a créé une belle sculpture en bois.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

transporteur
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
La compagnie aérienne est le plus grand transporteur du pays.
A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

idée; concept; suggestion
Meaning
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression
Example
She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.
Elle avait une idée brillante pour résoudre le problème d'efficacité de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

hérésie
Meaning
belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.
Example
In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.
Au Moyen Âge, l'hérésie était souvent punie sévèrement.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

disparité économique
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
Aborder la disparité économique est crucial pour la stabilité sociale.
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

à contrecœur
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
Elle a accepté d'aider au projet à contrecœur.
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

arriver
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
Le train arrivera à la station dans dix minutes.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

médicament
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
La médecine moderne a fait de grands progrès dans le traitement des maladies.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

leggings ajustés
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de leggings noirs pour la salle de sport.
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

rhapsodier
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
Il parlait souvent avec enthousiasme de ses voyages en Europe.
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

xénophobe
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
Le politicien a été critiqué comme un xénophobe en raison de ses politiques anti-immigrants.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bientôt
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
Le train arrivera bientôt.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

fidèle, robuste
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Elle a toujours été une fidèle partisane de la communauté.
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

donner avec parcimonie
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
Il ne fait jamais de restrictions dans ses efforts pour aider les pauvres.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

instable; peu fiable; qui ne fonctionne pas correctement
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
La vieille chaise était instable et tanguait chaque fois que quelqu'un s'y asseyait.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

une poignée ronde sur une porte ou un tiroir; un petit interrupteur rond sur une machine
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Il a tourné le bouton en laiton pour ouvrir la vieille porte en bois.
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.
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

modération
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Il boit du vin avec modération.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

battement du cœur
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotter les yeux aide à normaliser le battement du cœur.
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.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

cabal
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Les journalistes ont exposé un cabal de politiciens corrompus travaillant ensemble.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

au nom de
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Elle a accepté le prix au nom de son équipe.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

astéroïde
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
La ceinture d'astéroïdes se situe entre les orbites de Mars et Jupiter.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

contrepoint
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Son attitude calme était un contrepoint à sa colère.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

œuvre d'art
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
La galerie a exposé une impressionnante œuvre d'art d'un artiste local.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

perspectives
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Les perspectives de croissance semblent prometteuses.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

avec soin
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
L'artiste a terminé le projet avec beaucoup de soin.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

dispute, s'effilocher
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Il a essayé de rester calme, mais ses nerfs ont commencé à s'effilocher pendant la dispute.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

supramondain
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
Le moine a parlé de la paix supramondaine au-delà de la vie matérielle.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

expiation
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Il a essayé d'expiation de son crime en aidant les pauvres.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

calme
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Il est resté calme même sous pression.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

aisselle
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
Il a appliqué du déodorant sur son aisselle.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

moitié ou portion
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
La propriété a été divisée en deux moitiés entre les héritiers.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

voix profonde et claire
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
La voix profonde de l'acteur a rempli le théâtre.
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

fil / bloqué
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
La tempête a laissé de nombreux touristes bloqués sur l'île.
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

inoffensif, analgésique
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
Les remarques anodines de l'orateur ont évité la controverse.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

nominations
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Les nominations gouvernementales suivent la méritocratie.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

grincheux
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
Le vieux grincheux a crié sur les enfants pour avoir joué près de sa maison.