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C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

remise/remboursement
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Le magasin a offert une remise sur les achats en gros.
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

militarisme
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
L'essor du militarisme dans la région a provoqué des tensions entre les pays voisins.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

troc
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Ils ont échangé leurs récoltes contre des outils faits à la main.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

hors-la-loi, interdire
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'interdire la pratique nuisible.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimiser
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Des efforts doivent être faits pour minimiser l'utilisation du plastique.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

grand-mère
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Ma grand-mère fait des gâteaux délicieux.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

affectueux
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Elle est affectueuse envers la peinture et passe des heures devant son canevas.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

siècle; centurie
Meaning
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
Example
The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.
Le vieux château est debout depuis plus de cinq siècles.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

superabondance
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
Le jardin était rempli d'une superabondance de fleurs.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

préalable
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
Vous avez besoin d'une approbation préalable avant d'apporter des modifications au système.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

cartilage
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
Le médecin a expliqué que la blessure avait endommagé le cartilage de son genou.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disjonctif
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
En grammaire, 'ou' est une conjonction disjonctive.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

carrosse
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
La famille royale voyageait dans un beau carrosse pendant les défilés.
B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

pouce
Meaning
the short thick finger of the human hand
Example
She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.
Elle m'a fait un pouce en l'air pour montrer son approbation.
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

nous-mêmes
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
Nous devons nous aider nous-mêmes avant d'aider les autres.
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

effronté
Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
Elle a fait une tentative effrontée de mentir devant tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

incivil; impoli;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
Ses remarques inciviles lors de la réunion ont offensé tout le monde présent.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

homonyme
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
Le mot 'chauve-souris' est un homonyme car il peut signifier un animal ou un outil de sport.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

poivron
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Ajoutez des poivrons rouges et verts pour rendre le plat coloré et nutritif.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

effronté
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Il a raconté un mensonge effronté devant tout le monde.
A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

nuire
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
Fumer peut nuire à votre santé.
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

imitateur; imiter;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
Le talentueux imitateur pouvait imiter parfaitement les célébrités célèbres.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

distinguer
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Il a à peine pu distinguer la silhouette lointaine dans le brouillard.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

basé sur des algorithmes
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
Les processus algorithmiques alimentent les systèmes d'intelligence artificielle.
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

groseille séchée
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
La poudre de groseille séchée est excellente pour la croissance des cheveux.
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

nombreux; plusieurs; abondant
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
Il y a de nombreux avantages à faire de l'exercice régulièrement.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

définition des normes et analyse comparative
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Les entreprises utilisent le benchmarking pour évaluer leur performance.
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

communiquer
Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
Ils ont utilisé des gestes pour communiquer à travers la pièce bruyante.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

engloutir
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Les enfants engloutirent leur nourriture en quelques minutes.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

stagnation
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
Le chômage élevé a conduit à une stagnation économique.
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

neurotransmetteurs
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
La sérotonine et la dopamine sont des neurotransmetteurs clés qui affectent l'humeur.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

horizons
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
Le télescope ouvre de nouveaux horizons pour l'astronomie.
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

repère juridique
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
La décision a établi un repère juridique.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

microscopie
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
La microscopie a révélé la structure des cellules.
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

siffler
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
Il aime siffler en travaillant.
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

fermier
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
Le fermier a planté du riz dans les champs fertiles cette saison.
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

transpirer
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
Il a commencé à transpirer après avoir couru pendant 10 minutes.
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 /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

titulaire de la licence
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
Le titulaire de la licence est responsable du respect de toutes les réglementations.
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

printemps
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
Les fleurs éclosent au printemps.
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

amaigrir
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Les prisonniers ont été amaigris après des mois sans nourriture appropriée.
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

consigner
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
Il a consigné le paquet à la société de transport.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

résoudre
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
Le gestionnaire résout le conflit entre les employés.
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

soi-disant
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

éclairé; illuminé; sage;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
Le professeur éclairé a partagé la sagesse avec tous ses étudiants.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

partisan
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
L'article a été critiqué pour son ton partisan.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

molécule
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Une molécule d'eau est composée de deux atomes d'hydrogène et d'un atome d'oxygène.
A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

feux d'artifice
Meaning
a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations
Example
The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.
Les feux d'artifice ont illuminé le ciel pendant la célébration du réveillon du Nouvel An.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

ballast
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Le navire a été chargé de ballast pour rester stable dans la tempête.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satirique
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
Le roman adopte un point de vue satirique sur la vie urbaine.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

consonne
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
Le mot 'chat' a deux consonnes et une voyelle.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

réplique spirituelle / plaisanterie
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Sa réplique spirituelle a fait rire tout le monde pendant la réunion.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

civil
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
Ils ont réglé la question par une discussion civile.
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

anticyclone
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
Un anticyclone a apporté du temps ensoleillé dans toute la région.
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

robuste
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
L'infrastructure robuste assure une communication fiable.
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

remplir
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
S'il vous plaît, remplissez le verre avec de l'eau.
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

le plus élevé
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
La sécurité de sa famille était la priorité dans son esprit pendant la crise.
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

cache
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
Les randonneurs ont trouvé un cache de fournitures caché sous les roches.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

régulièrement
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
Le personnel vérifie régulièrement l'équipement pour sa sécurité.
A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

information
Meaning
Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.
Example
The website provides useful information about travel destinations.
Le site Web fournit des informations utiles sur les destinations de voyage.
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

propension
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
Elle a une propension pour apprendre de nouvelles langues.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

définitivement
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Je participerai définitivement à la réunion demain.
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

raisonnement
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
Son raisonnement pour partir était clair et logique.
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

sourire de façon moqueuse
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
Elle se moquait de sa tentative de chanter.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

piquer
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
L'abeille l'a piqué au bras pendant qu'il jardinait.
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

navire
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
Le navire a transporté des fournitures critiques.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

nécessairement; inévitablement;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Les gens riches ne sont pas nécessairement heureux.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

se déplacer de manière irrégulière
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Les enfants ont commencé à traîner derrière pendant la longue randonnée.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

difficulté; situation désastreuse
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Les réfugiés étaient dans une situation désastreuse.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

futile
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Ses efforts étaient futiles et n'ont pas changé le résultat.
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

venteux
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
Il faisait tellement de vent que les parapluies se sont retournés.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

dénigrer
Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
Il est injuste de dénigrer les gens pour leurs opinions.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

habilement
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Elle a peint le portrait habilement en seulement deux heures.
C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

suicide assisté
Meaning
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Example
The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.
Le débat sur l'euthanasie soulève des questions éthiques difficiles.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

supervision
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
La supervision de l'école est le devoir du principal.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

prune
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
La prune violette était juteuse et délicieuse.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

famine
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Beaucoup de gens sont morts de famine pendant la famine.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

traîner
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
Il a traîné dans le jardin au lieu de commencer son travail.
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

efficace
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
Le vaccin s'est révélé hautement efficace pour prévenir les infections.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

réalité augmentée, fusion du monde virtuel et réel
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
La réalité augmentée a transformé le jeu.
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

insignifiance
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
Il a rejeté la question avec un sentiment de non-importance.
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

Le processus de diviser un texte en unités plus petites comme des mots, des phrases ou des symboles pour l'analyse.
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP utilise la tokenisation pour diviser le texte en unités plus petites.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

terrestre / simple
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
Le plat avait une saveur riche et terreuse provenant des champignons.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

évoquant
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
La musique évoquait ses souvenirs d'enfance.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

habileté sociale
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Elle a géré la situation délicate avec un remarquable savoir-faire.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

déterminé
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
Le contrat est pour une période déterminée de deux ans.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

frotter
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Se frotter les yeux de manière excessive est nuisible.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

livre de prières
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Le moine a lu du livre de prières pendant les prières du matin.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

inondation
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
La ville a été frappée par un déluge de pluie en quelques heures seulement.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

contre-accusation
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
L'avocat a déposé une contre-accusation contre l'accusateur.
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

augmentation progressive du volume
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
L'orchestre a construit un puissant crescendo avant la fin.
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

liquidité
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
Maintenir la liquidité est crucial pour la stabilité financière.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

théâtral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Sa performance théâtrale a récolté les applaudissements du public.
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

exhumer
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
Les archéologues ont décidé d'exhumer les restes anciens.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

défendeur
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Le défendeur a plaidé non coupable de toutes les accusations portées contre lui.
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

perdre
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
J'espère que je ne perds pas mes clés encore une fois.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximiser
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
L'entreprise vise à maximiser ses profits cette année.
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

géographique
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
La position géographique du pays en fait un centre commercial important.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

calendrier
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Elle a marqué son anniversaire sur le calendrier.
C1 verb /niːd/

knead

pétrir
Meaning
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
Example
She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.
Elle pétrit la pâte jusqu'à ce qu'elle devienne lisse.
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

libérer
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
Le prisonnier a été libéré après dix ans.
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

devoir
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
Je dois terminer mes devoirs de mathématiques avant le dîner.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

maître; expert;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
Léonard de Vinci était un maître dans la peinture et la sculpture.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

somnolence
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
La somnolence après un repas copieux a rendu difficile la concentration.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

incrédule
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
Elle lui a lancé un regard incrédule lorsqu'il a affirmé avoir rencontré une célébrité.
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

déchiffrer, traduire, interpréter
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
Il a fallu des heures pour déchiffrer l'écriture ancienne.
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

fleur cosmos
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
Les fleurs de cosmos se balançaient doucement dans la brise d'été à travers le pré.
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

belliciste
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
Le leader a été critiqué comme un belliciste par ses opposants.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

arc-en-ciel
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Après la tempête, un magnifique arc-en-ciel est apparu dans le ciel.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

spatule
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
J'ai utilisé une spatule pour retourner les crêpes dans la poêle.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

incommode
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
Nous avons dû rester dans une chambre inconfortable pendant le voyage.
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

stupéfaction
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
Il est resté dans un état de stupéfaction après avoir entendu la nouvelle choquante.
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

revenu
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
Ses revenus mensuels suffisent à soutenir sa famille.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

courant
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
Le courant de la rivière était trop fort pour nager.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

hilarité
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
Le film a causé une grande hilarité parmi le public.
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

futur
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
Les projets futurs dépendent de la planification stratégique.
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
L'orateur a donné un compte rendu élogieux des réalisations du leader.
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

célèbre
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
Il est un acteur célèbre dans son pays.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

qui devient liquide en absorbant l'humidité
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
Le sucre n'est pas déliquescent, mais le sel peut l'être.
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

concevoir
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
Elle a conçu un plan ingénieux pour surprendre ses amis.
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

cession de droits ou de propriété
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
Le traité a abouti à la cession de terres au pays voisin.