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B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

prononciation
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Sa prononciation des mots français s’est beaucoup améliorée.
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

professionnel
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
Il joue au tennis comme un professionnel.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

palmier
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
L'arbre à palme produit des fruits sucrés que nous aimons manger.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plateforme
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
La plate-forme a été utilisée pour discuter de la collaboration.
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

pratiquement; presque; presque
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
Le projet est presque terminé.
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

preuve
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
Le détective a présenté la preuve de la culpabilité du suspect.
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

programmation
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
Il passe la plupart de son temps à apprendre la programmation informatique.
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

participer
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Les étudiants sont encouragés à participer à des activités parascolaires.
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

verser
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
S'il vous plaît versez l'eau dans le verre avec soin.
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

politique
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
Les politiques efficaces favorisent le développement national.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

programmation
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Il apprend la programmation depuis plusieurs mois maintenant.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

reporter
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

passage, décès
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
Le passage du leader a été une grande perte pour la nation.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

casse-tête
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
Le problème de mathématiques troublera même les experts.
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

punition
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
L'élève a reçu une punition pour avoir triché à l'examen.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

potentiel
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
Le potentiel d'innovation est immense.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

promouvoir
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
L'entreprise promeut la sensibilisation à l'environnement.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

préparation
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
L'équipe a fait une préparation minutieuse pour la présentation.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

partiellement; en partie;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
Le temps était partiellement nuageux aujourd'hui.
B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

pratique
Meaning
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
Example
A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.
Une approche pratique est nécessaire pour résoudre des problèmes complexes.
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

effectuer
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
L'orchestre effectuera une performance dans la salle de concert ce soir.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

port
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Les ports améliorent le commerce maritime.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

participer
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Il participe à l'expédition antarctique.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

prévient
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
Le climat chaud du Bangladesh empêche les chutes de neige.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

enceinte; significatif
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
Elle a annoncé qu'elle était enceinte de trois mois.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

prise de parole en public
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Les compétences en prise de parole en public sont essentielles pour les rôles de leadership.
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

vie privée
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
Tout le monde a droit à la vie privée.
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

prévention
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
La prévention du fascisme assure la démocratie.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

ponctuel
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Elle est toujours ponctuelle aux réunions.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

proposition
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La proposition n'a pas été acceptée.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

précieux
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Cette bague est très précieuse pour ma grand-mère.
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

précédemment
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
Elle avait travaillé précédemment dans une banque avant de commencer son propre commerce.
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

publier
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
L'auteur publiera son nouveau roman le mois prochain.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

personnalité
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
Elle a une personnalité très extravertie et amicale.
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

paquet
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
Il a acheté un paquet de biscuits au magasin.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

politique
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
La politique implique souvent de prendre des décisions difficiles.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

douloureux
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
La blessure était très douloureuse et il avait besoin de soins immédiats.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

ours polaire
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
L'ours polaire nage dans les eaux glacées de l'Arctique.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

grossesse
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Sa grossesse a été soigneusement suivie par son médecin.
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

présentation
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
La présentation du nouveau produit a été bien reçue.
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

pêche
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
La pêche était parfaitement mûre et juteuse lorsque je l'ai mordue.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

livre
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
Le prix du livre est de cinq livres.
B1 verb pres

press

presser. appuyer.
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
Appuyez fermement pour faire fonctionner la machine.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

éditeur
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
L'éditeur a décidé d'imprimer 10 000 exemplaires du nouveau roman.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

poney
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Les enfants ont apprécié monter le poney doux à la ferme.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

pluriel
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
Le mot 'chats' est le pluriel de 'chat'.
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

patience
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
La patience est essentielle lorsqu'on poursuit de grands objectifs.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

impression; marque; empreinte;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
Le livre est disponible à la fois en versions numériques et imprimées.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

participant
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Chaque participant au marathon a reçu une médaille.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

acheter
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
J'ai besoin d'acheter des courses pour la semaine.
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

fièrement
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
Elle a fièrement montré ses réussites à sa famille.
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

punir
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
Le professeur punira les élèves qui trichent.
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

promotion; avancement
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
Elle a reçu une promotion au poste de responsable après cinq ans de travail acharné.
B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

physiquement
Meaning
in a physical manner; relating to the body
Example
She is physically strong and healthy.
Elle est physiquement forte et en bonne santé.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

paon
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
Le magnifique paon a déployé ses plumes colorées pour attirer l'attention.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

particulièrement
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Elle est particulièrement friande de la cuisine italienne.
B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

plates-formes, environnements logiciels ou matériels
Meaning
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
Example
Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.
Différentes plates-formes offrent diverses solutions numériques.
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

prêtre
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
Le prêtre bénit la congrégation pendant le service dominical.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

pilote
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
Le pilote expérimenté a atterri l'avion en toute sécurité pendant la tempête.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

propriété
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Ils ont acheté une belle propriété à la campagne.
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

pauvreté; manque de besoins fondamentaux
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
De nombreuses organisations travaillent pour réduire la pauvreté dans le monde.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

sac à main
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Elle a mis son portefeuille dans son sac.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

parfum
Meaning
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
Example
She wore her favorite perfume to the party.
Elle portait son parfum préféré à la fête.
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

pilule
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
Il a pris une pilule pour soulager son mal de tête.
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanent; immuable
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
Le tatouage est une marque permanente sur sa peau.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politique
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
L'agenda politique incluait l'autonomie.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

procéder
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Continuons avec la réunion comme prévu.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

producteur
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
Le producteur de film a investi des millions dans le nouveau projet cinématographique.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

colis; paquet de terrain
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
Le facteur a livré un colis à notre porte.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

passage/voie étroite; extrait/citation; processus de transition d'un état ou lieu à un autre
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
Le passage étroit a mené de la cour à la bibliothèque.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

photocopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Veuillez photocopier ces documents avant la réunion.
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

protéine
Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
Les protéines sont essentielles pour la construction et la réparation des tissus dans le corps.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palais
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
La famille royale vit dans un magnifique palais.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

plombier
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
Le plombier a réparé le tuyau qui fuyait dans la cuisine.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

profil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Il a mis à jour son profil sur le site Web de l'entreprise.
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

permettre
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
Le professeur permet aux étudiants d'utiliser des calculatrices pendant l'examen.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Personnellement; selon moi; pour soi-même; en personne
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
Personnellement, je pense que le film était excellent, bien que d'autres soient en désaccord.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

simple
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Elle portait une robe blanche simple pour la cérémonie.
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

pull
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
Elle a porté un pull chaud lors de la froide soirée d'hiver.
B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

homme politique
Meaning
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
Example
The politician promised to improve the economy.
L'homme politique a promis d'améliorer l'économie.
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

motif / modèle
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
La robe avait un joli motif floral.
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

données personnelles
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
Protéger les données personnelles est crucial à l'ère numérique.
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

citrouille
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
Nous avons sculpté une lanterne de citrouille à partir d'une grosse citrouille.
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

popularité
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
La popularité du chanteur a augmenté rapidement cette année.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

traitement
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
Le traitement des données a lieu sur le serveur.
B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

profession
Meaning
a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
Example
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.
L'enseignement est une profession noble qui façonne les générations futures.
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

tas
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Il a mis les livres en tas sur la table.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

pharmacie
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Je suis allé à la pharmacie acheter des antibiotiques.
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

précisément
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
Le bras robotique a effectué l'opération précisément.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

bassin
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Les enfants ont nourri les canards au bassin dans le parc.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

pression
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
La pression de la situation le rendait nerveux.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

prier
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Beaucoup de gens prient pour la paix dans le monde.
B1 noun praɪd

pride

fierté
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
Le jour de la victoire remplit nos cœurs de fierté.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

pourcentage
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
Le pourcentage d'étudiants ayant réussi l'examen était élevé.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

phrase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Il a donné une phrase mémorable lors de la conférence.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

ananas
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
L'ananas a une couronne de feuilles épineuses sur le dessus.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Océan Pacifique
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
L'océan Pacifique est le plus grand océan de la Terre.
B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

fourni
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
L'hôtel a fourni un petit-déjeuner gratuit pour tous les invités.
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

pois
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
Les enfants ont apprécié de manger des pois sucrés avec le dîner.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

phrases
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Apprenez des phrases courantes pour un usage quotidien.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

trottoir
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Elle a marché sur le trottoir pour aller à l’arrêt de bus.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

rythme
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Elle marchait à un rythme lent.
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

présence
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
Sa présence à la réunion a mis tout le monde à l'aise.
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

piéton
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
Le piéton a traversé la rue sur le passage piéton.
B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

précis
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
Elle a donné des instructions précises pour l'expérience.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

pardon; excuse;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Je vous demande pardon pour avoir interrompu la réunion.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

performance
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
Les améliorations des performances augmentent la confiance.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

l'édition
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Il travaille dans l'industrie de l'édition en tant qu'éditeur.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

participation
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Sa participation au concours était remarquable.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

pénalité
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Il a dû payer une lourde pénalité pour avoir enfreint les règles de circulation.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

pâle; délavé; faible
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Elle semblait pâle après avoir été malade pendant une semaine.
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

bénéfice
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
L'entreprise a réalisé un bénéfice significatif ce trimestre.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

portrait
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
L'artiste a peint un beau portrait de sa femme.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

prune
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
La prune violette était juteuse et délicieuse.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

prix
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Il a gagné le premier prix dans la compétition.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

poire
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Elle a dégusté une poire fraîche du verger.
B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

louange
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
L'enseignant a donné des louanges aux étudiants pour leur travail acharné.
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

mât
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
Ils ont placé le drapeau au sommet du mât.
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

perle
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
Elle portait un magnifique collier de perles au mariage.