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C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

récital
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
Elle a donné un récital de piano dans la salle de concert.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

cohérent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Son discours était clair et cohérent.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

enfantin; immature mais inapproprié pour un adulte
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
Son comportement enfantin pendant la réunion était assez embarrassant.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

pathogène
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
Certaines bactéries sont inoffensives, tandis que d'autres sont très pathogènes.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

dérogatoire
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
Il a fait une remarque dérogatoire sur son travail.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

maladroit
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Il est tellement maladroit qu'il laisse toujours tomber des choses.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorisation / permis
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
Le pilote a reçu l'autorisation d'atterrir l'avion.
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

effort ambitieux
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
Artemis est un effort ambitieux dans l'exploration spatiale.
A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

tante
Meaning
the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage
Example
My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.
Ma tante habite près de notre maison et nous rend souvent visite.
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potentiellement
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
Ce projet est potentiellement un grand succès.
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

les poils à l'arrière du cou d'un animal qui se dressent lorsqu'il est en colère ou alarmé; figurativement, des sentiments de colère ou de ressentiment
Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
Son commentaire grossier a levé mes hackles.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

frapper violemment
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Les vagues ont battu le rivage toute la nuit.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

impression; marque; empreinte;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
Le livre est disponible à la fois en versions numériques et imprimées.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

assentiment
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Elle a hoché la tête en silence.
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

dregs
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
Il a bu les dregs du café avant de partir.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

sacré; dédié à Dieu ou à des fins religieuses; moralement et spirituellement excellent
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
Le sanctuaire sacré attire des milliers de pèlerins chaque année.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

poursuite
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
L'entreprise a fait face à une poursuite pour publicité mensongère.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

bougie
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Nous avons allumé une bougie pendant la panne de courant
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

pensif/pensive
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Elle avait l'air pensive en regardant par la fenêtre.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

importun
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
Le vendeur importun a continué à appeler malgré les refus répétés.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

bathymétrie
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
La bathymétrie est essentielle pour comprendre la topographie océanique.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

peau épaissie
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Des années de travail manuel ont laissé de la callosité sur ses mains.
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

piété
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
Sa piété était évidente dans ses prières quotidiennes.
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

foule
Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
Les touristes ont envahi les rues pendant le festival.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

sans courage; de volonté faible; lâche
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
Il était trop sans colonne vertébrale pour défendre ses croyances.
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

expériences d'apprentissage engageantes
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
Les outils numériques créent des expériences d'apprentissage engageantes.
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

centres
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
Les centres favorisent le développement régional.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

sérieux; authentique; montrant une conviction profonde et sérieuse
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
Il a fait une tentative sérieuse pour résoudre le problème.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

réalisation
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
Obtenir son diplôme universitaire a été sa plus grande réalisation.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

renvoyer
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
L'entreprise l'a renvoyé pour mauvaise performance.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

relatif à la sagesse
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Le moine a partagé des enseignements relatifs à la sagesse avec ses étudiants.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

soupe de fruits de mer
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Nous avons commandé une bisque de homard au restaurant.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

astucieux, prudent
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Il était astucieux de sa part de rester silencieux pendant l'argument.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

préoccupé
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Elle était préoccupée par la santé de sa mère.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

école
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Les enfants sont allés à l'école ensemble.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analogue
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Le cerveau humain est analogue à un superordinateur.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

d'accord
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Tout ira bien.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

amplement
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Elle a été généreusement récompensée pour son travail acharné.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

usurpation d'identité
Meaning
The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
Example
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
L'usurpation d'identité en ligne est un crime informatique grave.
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

profaner
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
La rivière a été profanée par les déchets industriels.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

activisme
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Son activisme environnemental a inspiré de nombreux jeunes à agir.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

portée
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
Le projet dépasse les limites de nos ressources.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

consentement
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
Elle a donné son consentement avant l'opération.
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

ordinaire; normal; pas spécial
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
C'était juste un jour ordinaire au bureau.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

critère
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
L'honnêteté est un critère important pour ce travail.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

aspirer
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Beaucoup d'étudiants aspirent à étudier à l'étranger.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

invalider
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
La nouvelle preuve pourrait invalider la décision précédente.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

ciseau
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
Le charpentier a utilisé un ciseau pour sculpter le bois.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

insubordination
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
Le soldat a été puni pour insubordination pendant la mission.
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

vapeur
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
Le vieux steamer a traversé lentement la rivière.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmenté, divisé, incomplet
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
L'information était fragmentée et difficile à comprendre.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

sinueux
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Les randonneurs ont suivi un chemin sinueux à travers la forêt.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

se moquer
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Il s'est moqué de l'idée de déménager à l'étranger.
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

analyse
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Les scientifiques ont analysé l'échantillon de minerai pour la teneur en or.
A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

chaîne
Meaning
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
Example
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
Il portait une chaîne en or autour de son cou.
B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

étroit; restreint; limité
Meaning
having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
Example
The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.
La rue étroite était à peine assez large pour deux voitures.
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

seau
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
Le fermier a rempli le seau avec de l'eau fraîche du puits.
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

désir sexuel
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
Le stress peut parfois diminuer le désir sexuel d'une personne.
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

paraphernalia
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
Le pêcheur a transporté toute sa paraphernalia de pêche dans une grande boîte.
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

écart / espace
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
Il y a un grand écart entre les riches et les pauvres.
A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

volant
Meaning
able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft
Example
The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.
L'oiseau volant a disparu dans les nuages.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

sans énergie
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Elle se sentait sans énergie après avoir travaillé de longues heures sans repos.
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

opalescence
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
La perle avait une douce opalescence sous la lumière.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

adhérence
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
Le respect des règles est crucial dans toute organisation.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

infidèle
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
Dans des contextes historiques, les croisés se référaient souvent à leurs ennemis comme des infidèles.
C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

vérité
Meaning
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
Example
The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.
La véracité de sa déclaration a été confirmée par des preuves.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autoriser
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
Le manager autorisera le paiement demain.
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

adressé
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
S'attaquer aux problèmes clés est essentiel pour un changement à long terme.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

dangereux
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Conduire vite sur des routes glacées est dangereux.
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

transfert
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
Le transfert de connaissances est essentiel dans l'éducation.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

contrebalancer
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
Les avantages de la nouvelle politique contrebalancent ses inconvénients.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

éviter
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
Le politicien a essayé d'éviter la question difficile.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

au milieu de
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
L'équipe est restée calme au milieu du chaos.
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
Il est un fournisseur bien connu de vins fins.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

bruit, fracas
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
Le fracas des cloches de l'église remplissait la place du village.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

accélération
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
La voiture a montré une accélération rapide en entrant sur l'autoroute.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

lustré
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Ses cheveux semblaient lisses et lustrés.
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

boîte à casserole
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
La boîte à casserole a gardé la nourriture chaude pendant la fête du dîner.
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

cimetière
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
Le vieux cimetière est situé à la périphérie du village.
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

agonie intense
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
Le pays était dans l'agonie intense d'une crise politique.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

affectation
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Son accent britannique n'était qu'une affectation destinée à paraître sophistiquée.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

quiétude
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Elle profite de la quiétude de la campagne.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

disponibilité
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
La disponibilité de l'eau potable est cruciale pour la santé.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absoudre
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
Le prêtre l'a absous de ses péchés.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

papillon doré
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
Le papillon doré est un symbole de beauté et de nature.
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

lourd, vieilli
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
La conférence était si lourde que de nombreux étudiants ont eu du mal à rester éveillés.
B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

adopter
Meaning
To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
Example
They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.
Ils ont décidé d'adopter un enfant de l'orphelinat.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

mécanisation
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
La mécanisation a révolutionné l'agriculture.
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

fallacie, erreur, raisonnement incorrect
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
L'idée que le succès vient facilement est une fallacie.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

responsabilité
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Prendre la responsabilité de ses actions est un signe de maturité.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

maladie
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Le médecin fait des recherches sur un remède pour la maladie.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

risqué
Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
Investir dans cette start-up est risqué, mais cela pourrait rapporter de hauts rendements.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

garant
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
La banque a accepté les bijoux du garant comme garantie pour le prêt.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

prudent; sage; prudent;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Il est prudent d'économiser de l'argent pour l'avenir.
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

régent
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
Le prince a agi en tant que régent jusqu'à ce que le roi atteigne sa majorité.
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

ambassadeur
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
L'ambassadeur a rencontré des fonctionnaires du gouvernement pour discuter des accords commerciaux.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

occasion; événement spécial
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Leur mariage était une occasion joyeuse.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

en forme de plume
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
La structure de la feuille de fougère est en forme de plume.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

mûr; prêt à manger
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Les bananes sont mûres et prêtes à manger.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

explorer
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Ils explorent différentes régions de l'Antarctique.
A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

entre
Meaning
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
Example
She sat between her two friends.
Elle s'est assise entre ses deux amis.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

poète
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
Shakespeare est souvent appelé le poète de l'Avon.
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.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

loisir
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
La peinture est son loisir après les heures de bureau.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

poisson beurre
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Le poisson beurre est populaire dans la cuisine bengalie.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Il a travaillé dur pour réaliser ses rêves.
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

interprétation
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
Le chanteur a donné une interprétation émouvante de la chanson classique.
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

fruits étoilés
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
Quand vous tranchez des fruits étoilés, ils ressemblent à de belles étoiles jaunes sur votre assiette.
B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

coup d'œil
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
Il a jeté un coup d'œil au fleuve et s'est senti calme.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

soutenir
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Soutenir les initiatives éducatives aide à réduire le travail des enfants.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drainer
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Il a drainé les pâtes avant d'ajouter la sauce.
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

dictionnaire
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
J'ai consulté le mot dans le dictionnaire pour en comprendre le sens.
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

victime
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
La victime a été emmenée à l'hôpital immédiatement.
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

frère
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
Mon frère a deux ans de plus que moi.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

à l'étranger
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
Il est allé à l'étranger pour ses études supérieures.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

forcé
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
La police a fait une entrée forcée dans la maison.
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

support pour toile
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
L'artiste a placé la toile sur le chevalet avant de commencer à peindre.
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

innovation
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
L'innovation conduit à des solutions aux défis mondiaux.
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

argent malhonnête
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu était motivé uniquement par l'argent malhonnête.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

crépuscule; tombée de la nuit
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Ils marchaient sur la plage pendant le crépuscule, regardant le coucher du soleil.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

vénéré
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
Le professeur vénéré a été honoré d'un prix.