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C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

dépasser
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Un clou dépassait du panneau de bois.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

piller
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
L'armée envahissante a pillé le village et a pris tous les objets précieux.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

sondeur
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
Le sondeur a prédit un résultat électoral serré.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

philanthropie
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
La philanthropie a contribué à améliorer les soins de santé dans de nombreux pays en développement.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provincial
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
Le bengali n'était pas juste une langue provinciale.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

crucial
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
L'énergie renouvelable joue un rôle crucial dans la durabilité.
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

conservateur
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
Les conservateurs artificiels sont nuisibles pour la santé.
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

priorisation
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
Une priorisation efficace garantit que les ressources sont utilisées efficacement.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

tous les dieux, temple dédié à tous les dieux
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
Le Panthéon romain est l'un des temples antiques les mieux conservés.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

stabilité du processus
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
L'air froid assure la stabilité du processus dans les plantes.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

pendant
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
Les branches pendantes ont touché le sol.
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

panacée
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
L'éducation est souvent considérée comme une panacée pour les problèmes sociaux.
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

pédiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en pédiatrie après l'école de médecine.
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

avoir une peur ou une suspicion irrationnelle des autres
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
Elle est devenue paranoïaque après avoir entendu des bruits étranges dehors.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

prolétaire
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Le mouvement était enraciné dans les luttes prolétaires.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

primaire
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Les scientifiques étudient la soupe primordiale dont la vie a émergé.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

voler
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
L'employé a été pris en train de voler des fournitures de bureau.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

prudent; sage; prudent;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Il est prudent d'économiser de l'argent pour l'avenir.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

propulseur
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
La fusée utilise un propulseur liquide pour se lancer dans l'espace.
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

faire la moue
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
L'enfant a commencé à faire la moue lorsqu'il n'a pas eu le jouet.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

pitoyable
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
Le chien errant avait l'air pitoyable sous la pluie.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

porcelaine
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
Le musée a exposé des vases anciens en porcelaine de Chine.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

offrir, présenter
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
Elle tendit sa main comme un signe d'amitié.
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

prolifique
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
L'auteur est prolifique, ayant écrit plus de 30 livres.
C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

agacer
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
Ses interruptions constantes me vexent vraiment.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

rural, lié aux bergers
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
La peinture présentait une scène pastorale calme avec des moutons broutant.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

insignifiant, dérisoire
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Ils lui ont proposé une somme dérisoire pour son travail.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

philanthrope
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Le philanthrope a fait don de millions pour construire des écoles dans les zones rurales.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

prophétique
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Ses paroles prophétiques se sont réalisées après de nombreuses années.
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

pomodoro
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
La technique Pomodoro améliore la productivité.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

pigment
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
L'artiste a mélangé différents pigments pour créer la teinte parfaite de bleu.
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

postérité
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
Le monument a été construit pour le bénéfice de la postérité.
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

perpétuel
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
Elle vivait dans une peur perpétuelle d'être découverte.
C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

triste, plaintif
Meaning
expressing sadness or sorrow
Example
He raised a plaintive cry for help.
Il a poussé un cri plaintif à l'aide.
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 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

pulsar
Meaning
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
Example
The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.
Les lumières au néon pulsaient avec un rythme constant.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

païen
Meaning
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
Example
Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.
Les Romains antiques considéraient les premiers chrétiens comme des paiens.
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

bonheur
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

profus
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
Il a offert de profonds remerciements pour leur aide opportune.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

plagiat
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
L'étudiant a été expulsé pour avoir commis du plagiat dans son essai.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

jupon
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Elle portait un jupon blanc sous sa robe.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

bonheur
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

surveillant d'examen
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
Le surveillant a rappelé aux étudiants d'éteindre leurs téléphones.
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

bonheur
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

pacifiste
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
Elle est une pacifiste engagée qui fait campagne contre les conflits armés.
C1 verb /præns/

prance

marcher avec arrogance
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
Le cheval marchait fièrement autour du champ.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

vendeur ambulant
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
Le vendeur ambulant traversait le village en vendant des fruits frais.
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

préoccupation
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
Sa préoccupation pour le travail a conduit à négliger sa vie personnelle.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

un lieu ou un état de souffrance habité par les âmes des pécheurs expiant leurs péchés avant d'aller au paradis
Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
Après l'accident, la longue récupération ressemblait à une sorte de purgatoire.
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

privatisation
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
La privatisation des entreprises publiques a augmenté l'efficacité.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

primitif
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
Les explorateurs se sont aventurés dans la forêt primitive, inchangée par les humains.
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

paria
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
Après le scandale, il est devenu un paria social.
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

preuve testamentaire
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
La famille a dû passer par la procédure de preuve testamentaire après son décès.
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

prémonition
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
Elle avait une prémonition de danger avant le voyage.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

flexible
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
Le métal est suffisamment flexible pour être façonné en bijoux.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postuler
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Les scientifiques postulent que la vie existe sur d'autres planètes.
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

privilège
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
C'est le privilège du manager de prendre la décision finale.
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

tissu placé sur un cercueil; un couvre-chef sombre qui crée une atmosphère lugubre
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
Un voile de fumée flottait au-dessus du bâtiment en feu.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

propagation, diffusion
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
La propagation des idées à travers les réseaux sociaux est rapide.
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

présumé
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
La preuve présumée a ensuite été prouvée fausse.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

paonne
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
La paonne est moins colorée que le paon mâle.
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

promenade
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
Ils sont allés faire une promenade le long de la mer.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

relatif à Paris
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
Elle portait une robe de style parisien à la fête.
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

prétentieux
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
Le restaurant était élégant mais bien trop prétentieux pour mon goût.
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

perturbé
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
Il semblait perturbé après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

paradigme
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
Le paradigme de l'éducation change avec la technologie numérique.
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

propulsion
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
Les moteurs à réaction fournissent la propulsion aux aéronefs pour parcourir de longues distances.
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

corriger
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
Elle a corrigé le rapport avant la soumission.
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

paternel
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
Il a pris un intérêt paternel dans l'éducation du garçon.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

flatter, cirer les bottes
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
Le politicien a été accusé de flatter les peurs des électeurs.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

empêcher
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
La forte pluie a empêché la possibilité d'un pique-nique.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

prémédité
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
Le crime était clairement prémédité.
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

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

payee

bénéficiaire
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
Le bénéficiaire doit signer le chèque avant de l'encaisser.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

prédicat / fonder sur
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Sa théorie est fondée sur des recherches solides.
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

prévalence
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
La prévalence des problèmes liés au vieillissement nécessite une attention immédiate.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

préoccuper
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Les préoccupations concernant l'avenir l'occupent constamment.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

pince
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
Le chef a utilisé une pince pour retirer la casserole chaude du poêle.
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

propreté
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
Il se comportait toujours avec la plus grande propreté en public.
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

panorama
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
Depuis le sommet de la colline, nous avons apprécié un panorama époustouflant de la ville.
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

faire un bruit de tapotements répétés / parler rapidement de manière mécanique
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
La pluie frappait doucement contre la fenêtre.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

palais; capacité à distinguer les saveurs
Meaning
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors
Example
The chef created dishes to please every palate.
Le chef a créé des plats pour satisfaire tous les palais.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

commettre
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
Les hackers ont perpétré une attaque massive contre l'entreprise.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platonique
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
Ils ont une amitié platonique qui dure depuis des années.
C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

prophétie
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
La prophétie annonçait l'ascension d'un grand leader.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

salon, boutique
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
Ils ont accueilli les invités dans le salon.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

pragmatique
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
Il est un véritable pragmatique qui valorise les résultats plus que les idéaux.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

pennon
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
L'équipe a fièrement brandi le pennon du championnat.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

pendentif
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Elle portait un pendentif en argent autour du cou.
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

calmer
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
Il a essayé de calmer le client en colère avec un remboursement.
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

précipitation
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
Les niveaux annuels de précipitations diminuent.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

acquérir
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Ils ont réussi à se procurer suffisamment de fournitures pour l'expédition.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

Panaméricain
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
Les Jeux panaméricains rassemblent des athlètes de tout le continent.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

pérenne
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
Le changement climatique est une préoccupation pérenne pour les scientifiques.
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

travailler lentement avec effort
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
Il a fait ses devoirs lentement bien qu'il se sente fatigué.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

préméditer
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
Le suspect a été accusé d'avoir prémédité le crime.
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

de la plus haute importance
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
La sécurité est de la plus haute importance dans cette usine.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

champ clos pour chevaux ou autres animaux
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Les chevaux broutaient dans le paddock.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

phonétique
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Les enfants apprennent les règles phonétiques pour lire de nouveaux mots avec précision.
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

concerner
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
Les règles concernent tous les élèves de l'école.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

populeux
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
La Chine est le pays le plus peuplé du monde.
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

procrastiner, remettre à plus tard, retarder
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
Il a tendance à procrastiner lorsqu'il fait face à des tâches difficiles.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

demandeur
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
Le demandeur a déposé une plainte contre l'entreprise.
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

pieux
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
Le moine pieux passait des heures en prière chaque jour.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

agréable
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
Le repas était simple mais assez agréable.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

ruse astucieuse
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Elle a utilisé une ruse astucieuse pour gagner le débat.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proportionnel
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
La peine doit être proportionnelle au crime.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

pitoyable; attendrissant
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
Les cris pitoyables de l'animal blessé ont fait pleurer tout le monde.
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

prolifération
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
La prolifération des logiciels malveillants est une préoccupation croissante.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

pardonnable
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
Son erreur était pardonnable étant donné les circonstances difficiles.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

piquant
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
L'odeur piquante de l'ail a envahi la cuisine.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

mendiant
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
Le mendiant a demandé de la nourriture au coin de la rue.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

perruche
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
La perruche verte a appris à dire bonjour.
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

purger
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
Le nouveau leader a promis de purger la corruption du gouvernement.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

pacifier
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
La mère a essayé de pacifier son enfant qui pleurait.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

puissance
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
La puissance du nouveau médicament a étonné les médecins.
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 /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

industrie de la parfumerie
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
Elle travaille dans une parfumerie qui crée des senteurs de luxe.
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
Son travail a gagné en notoriété après le prix.