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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.
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

prédiction
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
La prédiction de l'astrologue a fasciné l'audience.
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

détenteur
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
Le détenteur de la terre a construit une nouvelle maison.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

bonheur
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

prouver
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
Les preuves prouveront son innocence.
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.
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

profondeur ou perspicacité
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
La profondeur de ses paroles a laissé un impact durable.
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

sondage
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
Le sondage a révélé que la plupart des gens soutenaient la nouvelle politique.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

histoire d'un héros malicieux
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
Le roman est une histoire picaresque d'un vagabond rusé.
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

pungence
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
La pungence de l'ail a rempli la cuisine.
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

phase; une période distincte dans un processus de changement ou de développement
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
Le projet est maintenant dans sa phase finale.
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

écrivain de pamphlets
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
Au XVIIIe siècle, de nombreux écrivains de pamphlets ont influencé l'opinion publique.
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.
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 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

praticable
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
Le plan n'est pas praticable sans plus de ressources.
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.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

pratique
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
La pratique quotidienne améliore la fluidité.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

podium
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
Le gagnant est monté sur le podium pour recevoir la médaille d'or.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

préférer
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Je préfère le thé au café le matin.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

prominent
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Il est un leader prominent dans la communauté.
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

pouvoir
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
La distribution du pouvoir assure l'efficacité.
C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

plasticité, capacité d'adaptation
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
La plasticité du cerveau lui permet de s'adapter après une blessure.
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

pur; clair; sans tache; sans discrimination;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
L'eau de la source de la montagne est pure.
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

perpendiculaire
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
L'échelle a été placée perpendiculaire au sol pour des raisons de sécurité.
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

poli; respectueux; courtois
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
Il était très poli et respectueux envers tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

prétérnaturel
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
Elle avait une capacité préternaturelle à rester calme dans n'importe quelle crise.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

chapiteau
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
La réception de mariage a eu lieu dans un chapiteau décoré.
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 /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

pauvreté extrême
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
Il a grandi dans la pénurie, mais il est devenu prospère plus tard dans la vie.
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.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

prince
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
Le prince s'est adressé à la nation le jour de son anniversaire.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

psychiatrique
Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
L'hôpital psychiatrique fournit des soins à ceux qui souffrent de troubles graves.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

ponctualité
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
La ponctualité est une qualité appréciée dans les milieux professionnels.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

priorité
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
La santé devrait être notre priorité absolue.
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 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.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

photo
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
J'ai pris une photo du coucher du soleil.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

primauté
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
La primauté de l'éducation ne peut être niée.
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

efficacité photosynthétique
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
L'amélioration de l'efficacité photosynthétique peut augmenter les rendements des cultures.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

promouvoir
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Promouvoir l'éducation pratique assure le développement des compétences.
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

à taches de deux couleurs
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
Le fermier possède un cheval piebald avec des taches noires et blanches.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

projet
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
Travailler sur deux projets simultanément est difficile.
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

piscine
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
Les enfants ont nagé dans la piscine toute l'après-midi.
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

prépondérance
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
Il y avait une prépondérance de preuves contre l'accusé.
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

passager
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
Le bus peut transporter trente passagers.
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 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

rouer de coups
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
Example
The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
Le boxeur a roué son adversaire de coups dans le dernier round.
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

interdire
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
La loi interdit de fumer dans les lieux publics.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

passif; (grammaire) voix passive
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
Au lieu de prendre les rênes, il est resté passif lors de la réunion.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

l'étude de l'utilisation de l'espace personnel
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Comprendre la proxémique aide à améliorer la communication interpersonnelle.
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

permaculture
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
La permaculture promeut des systèmes agricoles autonomes.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

matchs pour déterminer le champion
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
L'équipe s'est qualifiée pour les playoffs après une saison forte.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

plausible ou probable
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Son excuse semblait plausible, mais j'avais des doutes.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

relatif aux fonctions et activités corporelles
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
L'exercice améliore les fonctions physiologiques du corps.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

prémonitoire
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Il a ignoré les signes prémonitoires de la maladie.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
L'enfant est devenu irritable lorsqu'on lui a refusé des bonbons.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

un poète inférieur ou trivial
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
Il a été moqué comme un poétasteur par les critiques littéraires.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

protecteur
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Le chien était considéré comme le protecteur de la famille.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

provenance
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
Le musée a vérifié l'origine du manuscrit ancien.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

poursuite
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
L'accusation a présenté des preuves solides contre l'accusé.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

élève; pupille
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
L’élève a écouté attentivement le professeur.
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.
A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

porte-stylo
Meaning
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
Example
He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.
Il a organisé ses stylos dans le porte-stylo sur son bureau.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

science de la mesure de la lumière
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La photométrie aide à concevoir des systèmes d'éclairage efficaces.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

pape ou un évêque de haut rang
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
Le pape a adressé la nation dans un discours télévisé.
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

poser
Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
Le scientifique a posé une nouvelle théorie pour expliquer le phénomène.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

chemin
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
Le chemin étroit menait au jardin caché.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlementaire
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
Le pays suit une forme de gouvernement parlementaire.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

préjugé
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Nous devons lutter contre les préjugés et la discrimination dans notre société.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

réunion informelle
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
L'équipe a tenu une réunion rapide avant la présentation.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

placement ou affectation
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
L'entreprise a organisé le placement des diplômés.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

concis et significatif
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
Elle a fait un commentaire concis qui résumait parfaitement la question.
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.
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.
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

par
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
Les billets sont au prix de 20 $ par personne.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

physique
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en physique à l'université.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

préventif; conçu pour empêcher quelque chose de se produire
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
L'exercice régulier est une mesure préventive contre les maladies cardiaques.
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

pollen
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
Les abeilles collectent le pollen des fleurs pour fabriquer du miel.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlement
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
Le projet de loi a été adopté au parlement après un long débat.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

polygone
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné un polygone coloré sur la toile.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

prospectus
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Le département de la santé a distribué un prospectus sur la nutrition.
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

amant
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
L'amant secret a finalement été révélé.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

analyser grammaticalement
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
Le logiciel peut analyser de grandes quantités de données textuelles de manière efficace.
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

prédisposition
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
Les facteurs génétiques peuvent influencer la prédisposition d'une personne aux maladies.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

garde-manger
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Elle a rempli le garde-manger de provisions fraîches pour la semaine.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

perturber
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Le bruit soudain a perturbé les étudiants pendant l'examen.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

population
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
La nouvelle loi a été accueillie par la population locale.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

pathos
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
Le documentaire a équilibré le pathos avec l'espoir, faisant pleurer et réfléchir le public.
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

chute soudaine
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
Le taux de fertilité au Bangladesh chute rapidement.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

bouillie
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Elle a mangé un bol de bouillie pour le petit déjeuner.
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

résolution de problèmes
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
Les compétences en résolution de problèmes sont essentielles pour le leadership.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

prestige
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
L'université a gagné un prestige international grâce à sa recherche.
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

fruit du dragon
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
La pitaya a une saveur douce et délicate et une apparence unique.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

psychothérapie
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Elle a assisté à des séances hebdomadaires de psychothérapie pour faire face à son anxiété.
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

condition
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
Il a accepté l'offre d'emploi sous la condition qu'il puisse travailler à distance deux fois par semaine.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

patricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Le mythe ancien décrit un fils commettant un patricide pour prendre le trône.
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

ancêtre
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
Les chercheurs ont retracé la coutume jusqu'à un ancêtre commun.
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

pentathlon
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
Elle s'est entraînée dur pour participer au pentathlon moderne.
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.
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 noun /pæŋ/

pang

une douleur aiguë ou un malaise émotionnel soudain
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
Elle a ressenti un pang de culpabilité après la dispute.
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

suppression progressive
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
Il a été convenu de la suppression progressive des combustibles fossiles.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

phalanx
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Un groupe de journalistes attendait devant le tribunal.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

après-midi
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
La réunion est prévue à 3 h de l'après-midi.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

photoélectrique
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
L'effet photoélectrique est fondamental dans les panneaux solaires.
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

parole
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
Les généraux se sont rencontrés pour discuter des conditions de la reddition.
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

passer
Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
Il a réussi l'examen avec brio.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

voler
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Il a essayé de voler un livre à la bibliothèque sans être remarqué.
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

bactéries bénéfiques
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
Le yaourt est une source naturelle de probiotiques qui aide à la digestion.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

fisiocratie
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
La fisiocratie a souligné l'importance de l'agriculture dans la richesse nationale.
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

procédures
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Les procédures ont discuté des problèmes de langue.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

prude
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
Elle était trop prude pour regarder le film avec ses amis.