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B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psychologique
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
Elle a étudié les effets psychologiques du traumatisme sur les enfants.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

tranchant
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Sa critique tranchante de la politique n'a laissé aucune place à des malentendus.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

intervenir
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
L'enseignant a dû intervenir pour arrêter la bagarre entre les élèves.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

insignifiant, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Il se plaignait des détails triviaux du contrat.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

vers le bas
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
La balle a roulé vers le bas le long de la pente.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

causal
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
Il existe un lien causal entre le tabagisme et le cancer.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

notation
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
Le professeur a expliqué la notation utilisée dans les équations algébriques.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

spécialement; particulièrement; avant tout
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
J'aime tous les fruits, surtout les mangues.
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

marmite électrique
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
J'ai mis le poulet et les légumes dans la marmite électrique avant de partir au travail.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
L'égalité raciale est un problème important dans de nombreuses sociétés.
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

pessimiste
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
En tant que pessimiste, il attendait toujours le pire résultat.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

auréole
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
Le tableau montrait le saint avec une auréole autour de sa tête.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

moto
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Il roule en moto tous les jours pour aller au travail.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

saigner
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Elle a commencé à saigner de la coupure sur son bras.
A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

riz sauté
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
Nous avons commandé du riz frit au poulet au restaurant chinois.
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

compresser
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
Le fichier a été compressé pour économiser de l'espace de stockage.
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

mort
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
L'arbre vieux est complètement mort.
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

Traditions indigènes
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
Les traditions indigènes dans les Chittagong Hill Tracts sont uniques.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

surveillance
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
La surveillance garantit le respect des normes.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

cuisinière; cuiseur
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
Le cuiseur à riz rend la cuisine plus facile.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

alité
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
L'homme âgé est alité depuis plusieurs mois.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

poivre noir
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Assaisonnez le steak avec du sel et du poivre noir fraîchement moulu.
C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

itinerer
Meaning
To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.
Example
The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.
Le missionnaire a voyagé dans toute la région pour répandre le message.
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

président
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
Le président assure l'intégrité des procédures.
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

caprice
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
Elle a acheté la robe chère sur un caprice.
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

paralysie
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
L'accident l'a laissé avec une paralysie dans les jambes.
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

accumuler
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
Les intérêts s'accumulent chaque mois sur le compte d'épargne.
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

torche; lampe de poche
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
Utilisez la torche pour vous reperez dans le noir.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

significatif
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Les réseaux sociaux ont un impact significatif sur les relations.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

universalité, ouverture d'esprit
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Sa catholicité d'intérêts fait d'elle une personne fascinante.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

magnat; une personne riche et puissante dans les affaires
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
Le magnat du pétrole possédait des dizaines de raffineries à travers le pays.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

liquéfiant
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
Le chimiste a expliqué comment le liquide fonctionnait dans l'expérience.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

atroce
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
Elle était dans une douleur atroce après l'accident.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

instantané
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Il a répondu en un instant sans hésitation.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

résidentiel
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
L'institution était entièrement résidentielle.
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

euphonie
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
Le discours de l'orateur était plein d'euphonie et de rythme.
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

parallélisme
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
L'écrivain a utilisé le parallélisme pour donner du rythme à sa prose.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

garnir
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Elle a garni le plat avec des feuilles fraîches de coriandre.
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

dénaturer
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
Les critiques disent que le remake a dénaturé l’œuvre originale.
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

extase, ravissement
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
Elle écoutait la musique avec extase.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

voleur
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Le voleur a été arrêté après une poursuite policière rapide.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

texture
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
Le tissu a une texture douce et lisse.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

convoi
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
Le convoi militaire a traversé le désert à l'aube.
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

substitut
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
Le substitut dirigera la réunion en l'absence du manager.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

égocentrique
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Il était trop égocentrique pour remarquer la détresse de son ami.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

trébucher
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Il a trébuché sur le pavé inégal.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

se réjouir
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Ils se régalent de leur succès.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

choyé
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
L'enfant choyé a toujours obtenu ce qu'il voulait.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

expulser
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
L'arbitre a dû expulser le joueur pour un comportement antisportif.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

navire de guerre
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
Le navire de guerre a traversé l'océan pour défendre la côte.
C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

impasse
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
Les négociations ont atteint un impasse, retardant l'accord.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

facilement dupe
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Elle était tellement crédule qu'elle croyait chaque rumeur.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

destination
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
Paris était leur destination de rêve pour leur voyage de lune de miel.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

soulager
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Le médicament a aidé à soulager son mal de tête.
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

ennuyeux
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
La conférence était tellement ennuyeuse que plusieurs étudiants se sont endormis.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

foulard
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
Elle portait un foulard rouge sur la tête.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

prétentieux
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Il a été présomptueux de sa part de prendre cette décision sans consulter les autres.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

terne
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
La performance terne a déçu le public.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

concours de beauté
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Elle a remporté la première place au concours de beauté
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

négociable
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
Le salaire offert est négociable.
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

truquer
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
L'élection a été truquée par des fonctionnaires corrompus.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuellement
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Le film a été jugé trop sexuellement explicite pour un jeune public.
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.
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

caste; système de castes
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
Le système ancien des castes a divisé la société en différents groupes sociaux.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

annulation
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
La compagnie a annoncé l’annulation de plusieurs vols.
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

extrêmement heureux
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
Elle était extrêmement heureuse lorsqu'elle a entendu la bonne nouvelle.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

mélodie; composition musicale; tonalité musicale
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Elle fredonnait une belle mélodie tout en travaillant dans le jardin.
C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

psychose
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
Le patient a été diagnostiqué avec une psychose après avoir expérimenté des hallucinations.
A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

toit
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
Le toit de la maison doit être réparé.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

pain
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Elle a acheté du pain frais à la boulangerie.
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

tissu
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
Le tailleur a utilisé du tissu en soie pour fabriquer la robe.
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.
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

imprévoyance
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
Son imprévoyance l'a conduit à des difficultés financières.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

misogamie
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Sa misogamie l'a empêché de se poser avec un partenaire.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

exclamation
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Elle a laissé échapper une exclamation de joie lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

fait
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
C'est un fait que la Terre orbite autour du Soleil.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

hommage; respect; hommage rendu
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Le service commémoratif était un hommage émouvant aux courageux soldats qui ont sacrifié leur vie.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

respirer
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Il était difficile de respirer dans la pièce enfumée.
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

encens
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
Le temple était rempli de l'odeur douce de l'encens brûlant.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

comique
Meaning
causing or meant to cause laughter
Example
The movie had several comic scenes.
Le film avait plusieurs scènes comiques.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

faune sauvage
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Le parc abrite une grande variété de faune sauvage.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

condiments ou sauces
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
Le ketchup et la moutarde sont des condiments populaires pour les hamburgers.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

vieillissement
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Le biologiste a étudié la sénescence des plantes pour comprendre le vieillissement.
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

pomme de terre
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
Elle a fait bouillir des pommes de terre pour le dîner.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

répandre
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Le sol était couvert de feuilles d'automne.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

acerbe ou sarcastique
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
La critique mordante du critique a offensé l'auteur.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

altérer
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Elle a décidé d'altérer sa robe pour mieux l'ajuster.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

le second
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre le thé et le café, je préfère le second.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

bonheur
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

assombrir
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
Les nuages ont commencé à assombrir le ciel avant la tempête.
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

habile
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
Un programmeur habile peut écrire des codes complexes sans effort.
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

frais généraux
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
L’entreprise a réduit ses frais généraux pour augmenter ses bénéfices.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

langue
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
L'anglais est devenu une langue mondiale pour les affaires et la science.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

automnal
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Les couleurs automnales de rouge et d'or ont rempli la forêt.
C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

récessionnaire
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
Example
Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.
Les gouvernements introduisent des politiques pour contrer les effets récessionnaires.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

perspicacité
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Sa perspicacité dans les affaires a aidé l'entreprise à croître rapidement.
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 /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

l'état d'être rare; quelque chose qui est peu commun ou rare
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Le vase antique était une rareté valant des milliers de dollars.
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

lasso
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
Le cowboy a lassoé le cheval rapidement.
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

dossier
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
J’ai enregistré toutes les photos dans un dossier séparé.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

casuellement; de manière détendue et informelle
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Il a mentionné cela de manière décontractée.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

éteint
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Certaines espèces deviennent éteintes en raison de la surpêche.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

fertiliser
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
Les agriculteurs fertilisent les champs pour augmenter le rendement des récoltes.
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festif; joyeux; de fête
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
La maison avait l'air festive avec des décorations colorées.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

mue de peau / zone marécageuse
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Le serpent s'est débarrassé de sa vieille peau.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

martial
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
La tribu était connue pour ses traditions martiales.
B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

photosynthèse
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
Les plantes dependent de la photosynthese pour leur survie.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

fame; supériorité
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
Le professeur a atteint la célébrité dans le domaine de la physique quantique.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

randonnée difficile
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Ils ont marché pendant trois jours à travers les montagnes.
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

sanctuaire; temple; lieu sacré
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
Les pèlerins visitent le sanctuaire pour prier pour une bonne santé.
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

fuir
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
Le voleur a essayé de fuir avec les bijoux volés.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

abonder
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
La forêt est pleine de faune.
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

nièce
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
Ma nièce étudie à l’université cette année.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

commencer
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Je commencerai mes études demain.
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

ramifié
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
L'arbre ramifié ombragea tout le jardin.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

optométriste
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
L'optométriste a prescrit de nouvelles lunettes pour elle.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

diadème
Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
La princesse portait un diadème en or sur le front.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

critiqué acerbe
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Ses remarques acerbes ont blessé tout le monde dans la salle.
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

programmes communautaires
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
Les programmes communautaires sensibilisent à la conservation des papillons.