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C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

rébus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
Les enfants ont adoré résoudre les rébus dans le magazine.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

empathie
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
L'empathie aide les étudiants à se connecter avec la société.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ramboutan
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
Le rambutan a l'air effrayant avec sa peau poilue, mais il a un goût très sucré à l'intérieur.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

membre du conseil municipal
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
L'adjoint au maire a proposé un nouveau plan pour les parcs communautaires.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

préalablement établir
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Certaines règles ont été préétablies avant la réunion.
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

contiguïté
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
La contiguïté des deux pays facilite le commerce.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

homme à tout faire
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Il travaillait comme un factotum, s'occupant à la fois des tâches administratives et de maintenance.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

céleste
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
Ils ont passé une semaine céleste sur l'île tranquille.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

irriter par frottement
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Les chaussures rugueuses lui frottaient les talons.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

plante avec des poils qui provoquent des irritations lorsqu'ils sont touchés
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Il a accidentellement frôlé l'ortie et a ressenti une douleur aiguë.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Il y a eu un changement perceptible dans l'atmosphère.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

inférieur
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Ce matériau est inférieur à celui que nous avons utilisé auparavant.
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

unifier
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
Les adolescents s'unifient avec leurs pairs pour l'acceptation sociale.
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

radiance
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
Son visage était rempli de radiance après avoir entendu les bonnes nouvelles.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

déjouer
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
Le renard a réussi à duper les chasseurs.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

important lié à l'agriculture
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
L'hiver est important pour la production des récoltes.
B1 verb /lend/

lend

prêter
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
Peux-tu me prêter ton stylo ?
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

arracher de force
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
La police a dû arracher l'arme des mains du suspect.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

conversion, changement, transformation
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
Des taux de conversion élevés des sites Web indiquent un marketing efficace.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

inéluctable
Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
La mort est une partie inéluctable de l'existence humaine.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

premiers secours
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Il a donné les premiers secours au cycliste blessé avant l'arrivée de l'ambulance.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

marginal; minimal; léger
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
L'amélioration marginale des ventes était à peine perceptible.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

serre
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Les agriculteurs ont construit une grande serre pour cultiver des tomates en hiver.
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

se recroqueviller de peur
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
L'enfant se coucha derrière le canapé pendant l'orage.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

couché sur le dos
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Il était allongé sur l'herbe, regardant les étoiles.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

mouvement environnemental
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
Le mouvement environnemental se concentre sur la réduction de la pollution et la protection des écosystèmes.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

juger
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Un comité a été formé pour juger les différends entre les parties.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

microscope
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Le scientifique a observé les bactéries sous le microscope.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

auditif
Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
La conférence a été conçue pour améliorer les compétences d'apprentissage auditif des étudiants.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrologie
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
Elle a étudié l'astrologie pour comprendre son avenir.
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

ordinateur personnel
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
Je viens d'acheter un nouvel ordinateur personnel pour le travail.
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

suprématie; autorité ou pouvoir suprême
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
Le pays a établi la suprématie navale dans la région.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

ravi
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Elle était ravie de la fête surprise.
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

qualification; compétence
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
Elle a les qualifications nécessaires pour ce travail d'ingénieur.
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

né
Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
Il est né à Dhaka en 1995.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

médial
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
Le côté médial du genou est plus sujet aux blessures.
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

stérile; aride; désert; improductif
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
Le désert stérile s'étendait sur des kilomètres sans aucune végétation.
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

élocution
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
Elle a amélioré son élocution grâce à une pratique constante.
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

métaphore par substitution
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
Dans l'expression 'la couronne décidera', 'couronne' est une métaphore par substitution pour la monarchie.
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

aquatique
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
Les espèces aquatiques sont menacées par la pollution.
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

irrationnel
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
Sa peur de l'obscurité était complètement irrationnelle.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

à la mode
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
Elle portait une tenue modish qui attirait l'attention de tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

émouvant, poignant
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
La fin du film était tellement émouvante que beaucoup dans le public ont été émus aux larmes.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

des tas
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Elle a des tas d'amis en ville.
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

nu
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
L'artiste a peint un modèle nu.
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

en conséquence; donc; selon les circonstances
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
Le temps était mauvais, donc l'événement a été annulé en conséquence.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmant
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
Le taux de chômage chez les jeunes est alarmant.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

délégué
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Chaque pays a envoyé un délégué pour participer à la conférence internationale.
B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

nomination
Meaning
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
Example
Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.
Sa nomination pour le prix a surpris tout le monde.
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

désobligeant
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
Il a fait des remarques désobligeantes sur son adversaire.
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

roche
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
La montagne était faite de roche solide.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

déserté
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
Le village semblait complètement déserté après la tempête.
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

rigueur
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
L'entraînement a été effectué avec une grande rigueur.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

fatigué, indifférent
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Après des années de voyages, elle se sentait fatiguée par le mouvement constant.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

sourire de manière stupide ou affectée
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Elle souriait d'une manière stupide à son compliment, clairement embarrassée.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

flexible
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
La paille flexible a facilité la consommation de la boisson.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

changement
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
Le changement est inévitable pour la croissance.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

inestimable
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
Son conseil s'est avéré inestimable pour mon succès.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

cordialement
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Vous êtes cordialement invités à notre cérémonie de mariage.
A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

jusqu'à
Meaning
up to the time of
Example
I will wait until you come back.
J'attendrai jusqu'à ce que tu reviennes.
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.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

surcroissance
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
La surcroissance des mauvaises herbes a rendu le jardin désordonné.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

prêt
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
Elle était prête à partir pour l'aéroport.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

sentiment insignifiant
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
La fin du film était bathétique au lieu d'être tragique.
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

défaite
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
L'armée a complètement vaincu les forces ennemies dans la bataille.
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

raisonnable
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
Il était raisonnable d’emporter un parapluie un jour de pluie.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

captivant
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
Elle a donné un discours captivant sur le changement climatique.
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

campus
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
Le campus universitaire est rempli d'étudiants pendant le semestre d'automne.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

ouvrir
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
s'il vous plaît ouvrez la porte pour moi.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

harmonie
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Une société prospère lorsqu'il y a de l'harmonie parmi ses habitants.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

consternation
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
L'annonce soudaine a provoqué une consternation généralisée parmi les employés
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

soumission
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
Le peuple a souffert sous la soumission d'un dirigeant cruel.
A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

merci
Meaning
an expression of gratitude
Example
Thanks for helping me with the project.
Merci de m'avoir aidé avec le projet.
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

une très petite quantité
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Il ne se soucie pas d'un iota du résultat.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

graine
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
J'ai planté une graine dans le jardin.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

fusionner / combiner
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
L'article a tendance à fusionner les faits avec les opinions.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

répudier
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Il a répudié l'affirmation qu'il était impliqué dans le scandale.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

ordonné; systématique; pacifique
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
Veuillez garder votre bureau ordonné et propre.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

porte d'entrée; portail
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
La porte ancienne en pierre servait d'entrée au magnifique palais.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

final; suprême; ultime
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
C'est le test ultime de vos compétences.
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

idéaux du service communautaire
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Les idéaux du service communautaire doivent être enseignés à l'école.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

cercle épicyclique
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
Le concept d'épicyle a été utilisé pour expliquer le mouvement des planètes.
B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

tradition
Meaning
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief
Example
It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.
C'est une tradition familiale de se réunir pour le dîner chaque dimanche soir.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informer
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
s'il vous plaît, informez-moi lorsque vous arrivez à l'aéroport.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

imprégner / rendre enceinte
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
Le scientifique a utilisé une méthode pour imprégner le matériau de résine.
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

inhérence
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
L'inhérence du risque fait partie de chaque aventure d'entreprise.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

noix de bétel
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
La noix de bétel est couramment mâchée dans de nombreux pays d'Asie du Sud.
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

fleur d'aster
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
Les asters violets ont fleuri magnifiquement dans le jardin d'automne.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

dévoiler
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
L'entreprise dévoilera un nouveau produit la semaine prochaine.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

acide citrique
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Ajoutez une pincée d'acide citrique pour préserver la couleur de la confiture de fruits.
B2 noun plɒt

plot

intrigue
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
L'intrigue de 'A Tale of Two Cities' est intense et captivante.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

audace
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Son audace à remettre en question l'autorité était admirable.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

brouillé
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
La diffusion radio était pleine de messages brouillés.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

mousseux
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
Elle a commandé une tasse de cappuccino mousseux.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

triton
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
Le triton nageait gracieusement dans l'étang.
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

temporaire
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
Elle a trouvé un travail temporaire pendant les vacances d'été.
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

imitateur
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
Il est devenu célèbre en tant qu'imitateur de chanteurs populaires.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

colonie
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
L'Inde était autrefois une colonie britannique.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

améliorer
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Les nouvelles politiques visent à améliorer les conditions de vie des pauvres.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

déprécier
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
Le professeur a déprécié l'utilisation de l'argot dans les essais académiques.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

discursif
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
Son style discursif a rendu la conférence difficile à suivre.
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

quotidien
Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
Ces chaussures sont parfaites pour un usage quotidien.
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

hilarant ou émotionnellement incontrôlable
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
Les blagues du comédien étaient absolument hilarantes.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

série
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
La série policière a duré cinq saisons à succès.
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

travail
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
Les travailleurs ont travaillé sous le soleil brûlant toute la journée.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

conditions climatiques
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Des conditions climatiques spécifiques sont nécessaires pour les chutes de neige.
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

architecture
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
L'architecture ancienne est fascinante.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

de manière précise, sans erreurs, correctement
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Elle a prédit avec précision le résultat de l'élection.
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

alcalin
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
Le savon contient de l'alcalin qui aide à éliminer la graisse.
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

persévérance
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
Sa persévérance dans la poursuite de ses objectifs était inspirante.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

équilibre travail-vie
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
Atteindre un équilibre travail-vie réduit le stress et améliore la productivité.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

stéréotypé
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Ses blagues stéréotypées n'ont pas réussi à impressionner le public.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

statu quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Le gouvernement a décidé de maintenir le statu quo jusqu'à un examen ultérieur.
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

dépeupler
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
La guerre menaçait de dépeupler la ville autrefois prospère.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

pitoyable, lamentable, très faible
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
La performance de l'équipe était pitoyable par rapport à l'année dernière.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

souple, facilement influençable ou adaptable
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Elle a une personnalité flexible qui s'adapte bien aux nouvelles situations.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

sens
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Elle avait un fort sens des responsabilités.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

esthétique
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
L’architecte s’est concentré sur l’équilibre esthétique du bâtiment.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
La communauté tribale a préservé sa culture pendant des siècles.
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

courtois
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
Le personnel de l'hôtel a été très courtois avec tous les invités.