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C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensation
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La société a offert une compensation financière au travailleur blessé.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

formé
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
La sculpture était formée comme une figure humaine.
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

conclure
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
Nous conclurons la réunion à cinq heures.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

polyvalent
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Cet outil polyvalent peut être utilisé comme un couteau, un tournevis et un ouvre-bouteille.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

vertical
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
Le gratte-ciel a un design parfaitement vertical.
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

insensé; sans but; dénué de sens
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
Les données sont devenues sans signification sans le contexte approprié.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

délicieux
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Le restaurant a servi un repas délicieux.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

lignée
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
Le chien a une lignée qui remonte à plusieurs générations.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Amérique du Sud
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Le Brésil est le plus grand pays d'Amérique du Sud.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Elle a changé son avatar sur les réseaux sociaux pour une nouvelle image de dessin animé.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

aiglon
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
L'aiglon attendait dans le nid que sa mère revienne.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultané
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Les échecs simultanés des récoltes affectent l'approvisionnement mondial en nourriture.
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

concernant
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
La décision concernant la réunion sera prise demain.
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.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

impeccable
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
Son goût impeccable en mode était admiré par tous ses pairs.
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

afflux
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
La ville a connu un afflux de touristes pendant le festival.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

thym
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Elle a saupoudré du thym sur le poulet rôti.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

adapter
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Il s'est rapidement adapté à son nouvel environnement.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

obstiné
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
Elle a réussi grâce à sa détermination obstinée.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

sain et sauf
Meaning
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
Example
She escaped from the accident unscathed.
Elle a échappé à l'accident saine et sauve.
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

digression
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
Son histoire était pleine de digressions intéressantes.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

participation
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Sa participation au concours était remarquable.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

menace
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
La tempête représente une menace sérieuse pour les zones côtières.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

phénomènes
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Les phénomènes tels que les inondations perturbent les systèmes agricoles.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

divulguer
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
L'entreprise doit divulguer toutes les informations financières.
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.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

faucon
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
Le faucon s'est envolé haut au-dessus du champ à la recherche de proies.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

personne immorale
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
Le vieux réprouvé passait ses journées à parier et à boire.
A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

élever / augmenter
Meaning
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question.
Elle leva la main pour poser une question.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulent
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
Le pays a traversé une période turbulente de changement politique.
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

permaculture
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
La permaculture promeut des systèmes agricoles autonomes.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

inquiet
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
Sa douleur est restée inquiète malgré le passage du temps.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

traître
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
Pendant la guerre, il a été étiqueté comme un quisling pour avoir aidé les envahisseurs.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

inerrance
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Certains groupes religieux affirment fermement l'inerrance de leurs textes sacrés.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

infantile
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement infantile a embarrassé tout le monde à la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

somptueux; extravagant; généreux
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
Le mariage était une célébration somptueuse avec des centaines d'invités.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

chapitre
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Je viens de terminer le premier chapitre du roman.
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

variété; diversité
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
Le restaurant propose une large variété de plats internationaux.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

suivant
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
Les événements suivants ont changé le cours de l'histoire.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

fleur de crête de coq
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Les fleurs rouges de crête de coq ont ajouté une couleur vibrante au parterre de jardin.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

accordéon (instrument de musique)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Le musicien a joué un air joyeux à l'accordéon.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

revêtement externe
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
Le serpent mue de son revêtement externe à mesure qu'il grandit.
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

exécrable
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
Le film était tellement exécrable que beaucoup de gens sont partis tôt du cinéma.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

négliger
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
Ne négligez pas votre santé pendant vos études.
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

enfance
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
Elle a passé son enfance dans un petit village.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

régularité
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
La régularité de sa routine d'exercice l'a aidé à rester en bonne santé.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

hébergement temporaire
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Les soldats ont trouvé un hébergement temporaire dans la maison abandonnée.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

domaine
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
L'affaire ne relève pas de la compétence de ce tribunal.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

endurer
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Il a dû endurer des années de difficultés avant de réussir.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

approbation
Meaning
A public or official statement of support or approval.
Example
The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.
L'approbation de la célébrité a augmenté les ventes du produit.
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

usé
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
C'est une voiture usée.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Sommet du futur
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
Le Sommet du Futur a abordé les défis mondiaux.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

tout
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
Il a tout mis dans sa valise.
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

concerner
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
Les règles concernent tous les élèves de l'école.
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

approbation / éloge
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
Le plan a reçu l'approbation des membres du conseil.
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

cognition
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
La cognition joue un rôle clé dans l'apprentissage.
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

moelle osseuse
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
La moelle osseuse produit des cellules sanguines dans le corps humain.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

rumeur
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Il y a une rumeur que l'entreprise va fusionner l'année prochaine.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

infester
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
La vieille maison était infestée de rats.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

conséquence
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Chaque action a une conséquence.
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

subordonné
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
Le directeur a ordonné à ses subordonnés de terminer rapidement la tâche.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

viande cuite
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
La viande cuite au four était tendre et savoureuse.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

arc
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
L'archer a tendu son arc et a visé la cible.
A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

en bois
Meaning
made of wood
Example
The house had beautiful wooden floors.
La maison avait de beaux planchers en bois.
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

dispositif, appareil, dispositif électronique
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
Cet appareil améliore l'efficacité du traitement des données.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

feebleminded

stupide ou à l'esprit faible
Meaning
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
Example
The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.
L'homme à l'esprit faible avait du mal à comprendre les instructions de base.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

connaisseur
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Elle est une véritable connaisseuse de l'art.
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

farce, jeu de mimes
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
Le procès n'était rien d'autre qu'une farce politique.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

ancêtre
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
L'arbre généalogique montre les noms de tous les ancêtres.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

méfait d'un fonctionnaire
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Le maire a été accusé de malfeasance en fonction.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

grincheux
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
Le vieux grincheux a crié sur les enfants pour avoir joué près de sa maison.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

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

reconciliation

réconciliation
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
Le traité de paix a été une étape importante vers la réconciliation.
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

intonation
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
Une intonation appropriée améliore la clarté d'un discours.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

transcender
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Son effort pour transcender les méthodes traditionnelles était louable.
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

n'importe où
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
Vous pouvez vous asseoir où vous voulez dans ce restaurant.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

son désagréable / grille métallique
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
La voix désagréable de l'enseignant rendait la concentration difficile.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramatiquement
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Les ventes ont augmenté de manière spectaculaire après la campagne.
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

feinte, mouvement trompeur
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
Le boxeur fit une feinte à gauche avant de frapper à droite.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

constance
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
Sa constance en amitié est admirable.
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

oisillon
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
La mère oiseau a nourri le oisillon affamé avec des vers.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

topographie
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
La topographie de la région a rendu la construction très difficile.
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

proclamation
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
Le roi a publié une proclamation déclarant la paix.
A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

designer
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
Le designer de mode a présenté sa nouvelle collection.
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

somatique
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
Le yoga peut améliorer à la fois la santé somatique et mentale.
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

couleur claire
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
Les murs ont été peints en couleurs claires pour donner l'impression que la pièce est plus grande.
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

voiture funéraire;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
Le corbillard noir s'est lentement dirigé vers le cimetière, suivi par une procession de personnes en deuil.
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

organisation à but non lucratif
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
Elle travaille pour une organisation à but non lucratif qui aide les enfants.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

différent; pas similaire
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
Contrairement à son frère, il préfère les activités calmes.
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

perspicace
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
La nature perspicace du détective a aidé à résoudre le mystère.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

orner de manière ostentatoire
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Elle était ornée de bijoux bon marché.
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

inefficacité
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
L'inefficacité du gouvernement entraîne une réalisation lente du projet.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

bouilloire
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
La bouilloire électrique a sifflé lorsque l'eau a atteint le point d'ébullition.
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

discussion
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
Le projet nécessite plus de discussion avant de continuer.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

expertise
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Son expertise en design graphique est largement reconnue.
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

copier
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
Veuillez copier ce document pour la réunion.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

royal
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La famille royale a assisté à la cérémonie.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

soutien
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Le projet a reçu du soutien de plusieurs investisseurs importants.
C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

transfert
Meaning
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
Example
The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.
Le transferrer est responsable de s'assurer que la propriété est transférée légalement.
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

jouet
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
L'enfant a reçu une voiture jouet pour son anniversaire.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

catéchisme
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
Le prêtre a enseigné aux enfants le catéchisme chaque dimanche.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

vaisselle en verre
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
L'enregistrement de mariage comprenait de la vaisselle en verre fine.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

apparemment, de manière apparemment calme
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Il était apparemment calme malgré le chaos autour de lui.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

classique ou traditionnel
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
Elle adore écouter de la musique classique en étudiant.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

justifié
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Sa colère était justifiée après le traitement injuste.
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

commodité
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
La commodité des achats en ligne a changé la façon dont les gens achètent des produits.
C2 noun /ˈræŋɡlər/

wrangler

gardien de bétail
Meaning
a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch
Example
The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch.
Le cowboy a travaillé comme un rángler dans le ranch.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

technique mnémotechnique, aide-mémoire
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
Les mnémoniques aident à se souvenir des concepts complexes facilement.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

flottabilité, gaieté
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Sa flottabilité naturelle a remonté le moral du groupe.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

clémence
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
Le juge a montré de la clémence dans son jugement.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

cocaïne (drogue)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Il a été arrêté pour possession de cocaïne.
C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

optimisation du rendement
Meaning
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
Example
Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.
Les techniques d'optimisation du rendement peuvent améliorer considérablement la production de cultures.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

mobilité
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
La mobilité des travailleurs est essentielle pour le succès du projet.
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

lion
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
Le lion a rugi fort dans la savane.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sensuel
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Le jardin était rempli de couleurs et de fragrances sensuelles.
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

météorologie
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
Il a choisi de se spécialiser en météorologie pour étudier les modèles climatiques.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

truite
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
La truite arc-en-ciel est populaire parmi les pêcheurs sportifs.
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

planche à rouler
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
Elle a placé la pâte sur la planche à rouler.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathématiques
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Les mathématiques nous aident à comprendre les motifs dans la nature et l'univers.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

commodité
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
L'appartement dispose de toutes les commodités nécessaires pour vivre confortablement.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

référer
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Veuillez vous référer à la page 45 pour plus de détails.