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C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

proscénium
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
Les acteurs se sont inclinés devant le proscénium avant de quitter la scène.
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

estamper / taper du pied
Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
Elle a stampé son pied de frustration.
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

sans fin; infini; illimité
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
L'océan semblait sans fin depuis le rivage.
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

dévotion; fidélité; enthousiasme
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
Sa dévotion à aider les autres a fait d'elle une figure bien-aimée dans la communauté.
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

à haute voix
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
Veuillez lire les instructions à haute voix afin que tout le monde puisse entendre.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

bonheur
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

ode
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
Le poète a écrit une ode à la beauté de la nature.
A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

voiture
Meaning
a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation
Example
I drive my car to work every day.
Je conduis ma voiture au travail tous les jours.
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

livraison; accouchement
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
La livraison du colis a été retardée en raison des mauvaises conditions météorologiques.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

gué
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Les voyageurs ont décidé de traverser la rivière par un gué à l'aube.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/

quality time

temps de qualité
Meaning
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
Example
Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.
Passer du temps de qualité avec sa famille améliore les relations.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

maudit
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Les villageois ont évité la maison maudite sur la colline.
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

célèbre
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
Cette région est célèbre pour son héritage unique.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

ininterrompu
Meaning
not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful
Example
She slept undisturbed for eight hours.
Elle a dormi huit heures sans être dérangée.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

doux; tendre; silencieux
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
L'oreiller est très doux et confortable.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

optimiste
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
En tant qu'optimiste, elle a toujours cru que les choses s'amélioreraient.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

monnaie
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Des systèmes de monnaie duale ont été proposés.
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

silure
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
Le silure est l’un des plus grands poissons d’eau douce d’Asie du Sud.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dynamique
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
La vie coule dans un courant dynamique.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

récitation
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
Le concours de récitation de poésie a eu lieu dans l'auditorium.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

paresseux; fainéant
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Il était trop paresseux pour nettoyer sa chambre le week-end.
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

graines de moutarde
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
Les graines de moutarde sont souvent tempérées dans de l'huile chaude pour libérer leur saveur de noisette avant d'être ajoutées aux plats.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristocratie
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
L'aristocratie avait souvent une influence sur les décisions politiques.
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

tordu, sarcastique
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
Il a fait un sourire tordu après avoir entendu la remarque sarcastique.
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

malade
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
Le patient malade a commencé à se rétablir lentement après le traitement.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascendre
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Les grimpeurs vont ascendre la montagne à l'aube.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

espiègle; malicieux; farceur
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
L'enfant espiègle a caché le jouet préféré de sa sœur.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

matrice, structure
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
La matrice culturelle a façonné sa vision du monde.
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

détériorer
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
La maison abandonnée a commencé à se détériorer au fil des ans.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

répétition; entraînement d'une performance
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
La dernière répétition avant la soirée d'ouverture s'est déroulée parfaitement.
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

démodé; hors de mode
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
Certaines tendances du dernier siècle semblent désormais complètement démodées.
A1 noun /triː/

tree

arbre
Meaning
a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves
Example
The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.
L'arbre dans notre jardin a plus de cent ans.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

endormi
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Le bébé est profondément endormi.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

fermeture
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
La fermeture de l'entreprise a laissé de nombreux employés sans emploi.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

escroquer
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
L'escroc a essayé de soutirer de l'argent aux personnes âgées en leur volant leurs économies.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

onguent
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
Le médecin a appliqué un onguent pour guérir la brûlure.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

contrition
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Sa contrition était évidente après des excuses.
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

cris de protestation
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
Il y a eu un grand cri de protestation suite aux nouveaux changements de politique.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

rentable
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Les solutions rentables bénéficient aux industries.
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

descendant
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
Elle a découvert qu'elle était une descendante de la royauté européenne grâce à la recherche généalogique.
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

cent
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
Il y a cent étudiants dans la salle.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

équation
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Il a résolu l'équation pour trouver la valeur de x.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

quartier
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
J'ai grandi dans un quartier calme.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

scepticisme, doute
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Son scepticisme à propos de la nouvelle technologie le rend souvent résistant au changement.
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

papaye verte
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
La salade de papaye verte est un plat populaire dans la cuisine thaïlandaise.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

eux-mêmes
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Ils ont résolu le problème eux-mêmes.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

expédié
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Une équipe a été expédiée rapidement.
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

petite querelle
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
Ils ont eu une petite querelle à propos de l'arrangement des sièges.
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

choyer de manière excessive
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
Les parents devraient soutenir leurs enfants sans les dorloter.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

pillages
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
La guerre a été marquée par des pillages et des destructions.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

évoquer
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
La vieille chanson a évoqué des souvenirs de son enfance.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

drapeau, étendard; ou un signe d'avertissement
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Ils ont levé le drapeau national pendant la cérémonie.
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

fraternel
Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
Les deux nations maintiennent une relation fraternelle.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

complaisant
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
L'équipe est devenue complaisante après quelques victoires et a arrêté de s'entraîner dur.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

semblable à la vérité
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
L'histoire semblait semblable à la vérité bien qu'elle fût entièrement fictive.
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

une falaise escarpée ou un rocher abrupt
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
Les randonneurs ont grimpé la falaise escarpée pour atteindre le sommet.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

sous-estimé
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Elle portait une robe élégante mais sous-estimée.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

un de ces jours
Meaning
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
Example
Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.
Rencontrons-nous pour un café un de ces jours la semaine prochaine.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

respectif; respectif à chacun
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
Les étudiants sont retournés dans leurs salles de classe respectives après le déjeuner.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

installations
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Les installations améliorent la productivité industrielle.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

air vicié
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Un miasme de décomposition flottait au-dessus de la maison abandonnée.
C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

excrétion
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
L'excrétion est vitale pour maintenir un corps sain.
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

personnel
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
L'entreprise embauche davantage de personnel pour sa nouvelle succursale.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

triplécité
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
Le design montre une triplécité de formes combinées harmonieusement.
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

burlesque
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
La pièce était une burlesque ingénieuse de l'opéra traditionnel.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

déchets; objets inutiles; bêtises
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
S'il vous plaît, jetez les déchets dans la poubelle.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

grandiose
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
Il avait des projets grandioses de construire une ville futuriste dans le désert.
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

bien-être; prospérité; santé
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
Le gouvernement est responsable du bien-être de ses citoyens.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

symbole sacré
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
L'aigle est considéré comme un totem sacré dans de nombreuses cultures.
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

appartenant
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
Le droit de passage est appartenant à la propriété du propriétaire.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

méditer / source d'inspiration
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Elle s'est assise près de la fenêtre pour réfléchir à son avenir.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

météo-optimisation
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
La maison a subi une opération de météo-optimisation pour améliorer l'efficacité énergétique.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Les écosystèmes marins sont très sensibles à l'activité humaine.
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

dommages, handicap
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
La perte auditive peut être causée par une exposition prolongée à des bruits forts.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

épinard d'eau
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
L'épinard d'eau pousse bien dans les sols humides.
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

contrat d'indenture
Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
Au XVIIIe siècle, de nombreux travailleurs étaient sous contrat d'indenture pour travailler à l'étranger.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

actuellement
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
Il travaille actuellement sur un nouveau projet.
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

transférer
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
Le transfert de pouvoir était nécessaire.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

basé sur des récits personnels plutôt que sur des faits ou des recherches, caractérisé par des anecdotes
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
Le livre était rempli de preuves anecdotiques plutôt que de données.
A2 verb /fɪks/

fix

réparer
Meaning
To repair or make something work again.
Example
The mechanic fixed the broken car.
Le mécanicien a réparé la voiture cassée.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

corail
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
Le corail du récif abrite de nombreuses créatures marines.
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

shorts
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
Il portait un short bleu à la plage.
B2 noun

Longing

désir ardent; nostalgie
A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

récemment
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
J'ai récemment déménagé dans un nouvel appartement.
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipuler
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Elle peut manipuler le logiciel pour créer des graphiques impressionnants.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

démentir
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Son visage calme démentait son anxiété intérieure.
C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

Myrte crêpe de la reine
Meaning
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
Example
The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.
Le myrte crêpe de la reine a fleuri magnifiquement dans le jardin avec ses fleurs violettes.
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.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

siège
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
J'ai réservé un siège pour vous au concert.
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

épicerie
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
L'épicier a des fruits et des légumes frais dans son magasin.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

fente
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Il y avait une petite fente dans le tissu.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

petite faiblesse
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
Elle l'aimait malgré ses petites faiblesses.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

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

maxim

maxime
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
L'honnêteté est une maxime intemporelle valorisée dans toutes les cultures.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

vaporeux; vague
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
L'air du matin était rempli de brume vaporeuse.
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

xylophone
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
Les enfants ont aimé jouer du xylophone coloré pendant le cours de musique.
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

déplorer
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Beaucoup de gens déplorent la violence montrée à la télévision.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

gazeux
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
Le dioxyde de carbone est une substance gazeuse.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

méprisant
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Elle lui a lancé un regard méprisant quand il a fait le commentaire grossier.
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

catalogue
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
La bibliothèque a décidé de cataloguer tous les nouveaux livres numériquement.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

au milieu de
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
L'équipe est restée calme au milieu du chaos.
A1 noun /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

cuisine
Meaning
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
Example
The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.
La cuisine était remplie de l'odeur du pain frais.
B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

isoler
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
Les médecins ont essayé d'isoler le patient pour éviter la propagation de l'infection.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

petite couronne
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Elle portait une délicate petite couronne sur sa tête pour la cérémonie.
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

gemme précieuse
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
Le collier antique comportait une rare gemme saphir entourée de diamants.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

clientèle
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
La clientèle du salon comprend de nombreuses personnes de haut niveau.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

dépassement de soi
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
Le politicien a dépassé les limites en faisant des promesses qu'il n'a pas pu tenir.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

spécial
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Ce cadeau est très spécial pour moi.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

tapageur
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Elle portait un collier tapageur qui attirait l'attention de tout le monde.
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

encouragement
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
Son encouragement m'a aidé à finir le projet.
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

convaincre quelqu'un par la raison ou l'émotion
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
La persuasion efficace est la clé d'un discours réussi.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

climat
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
Le changement climatique affecte toutes les régions à l'échelle mondiale.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

excessivement dramatique
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Sa réaction histrionique au petit problème a surpris tout le monde.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

à travers
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
Le pont s'étend à travers la rivière.
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

tache
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
Sa chemise avait une tache rouge due au jus renversé.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

éloges
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Elle a reçu des éloges pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

préadopter
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
Les travailleurs ont été préengagés avant le début officiel du projet.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

glorifier
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
Le film glorifie les héros de guerre.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

ingrédient
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
La farine est un ingrédient clé pour faire du pain.
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

discréditer
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
Le scandale a discrédité le politicien aux yeux du public.