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A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

rappeler
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
S'il vous plaît, rappelez-moi de l'appeler demain.
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

clôture
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
Ils ont construit une clôture autour du jardin.
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

sommeil de qualité
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
Le sommeil de qualité améliore la fonction cognitive et la santé en général.
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

estimé
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
Le coût estimé du projet est de cinq millions de dollars.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

passer sous silence
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
Il a essayé de passer sous silence ses erreurs pendant la réunion.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

opticien
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
L'opticien a ajusté mes nouvelles lunettes pour qu'elles s'ajustent mieux.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

tâche
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Il a terminé la tâche avant la date limite.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

pesticide
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
Le pesticide pulvérisé dans le champ a tué les insectes nuisibles.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

pourcentage
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
Le pourcentage d'étudiants ayant réussi l'examen était élevé.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

considérable
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Le projet a nécessité une quantité considérable de temps et d'argent.
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

sous-estimer
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
Beaucoup de gens sous-estiment les bienfaits de l'exercice régulier.
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

avec ferveur; ardemment;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
Elle espérait ardemment que ses rêves se réaliseraient.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

immobilité
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
Le trafic est arrivé à une immobilité après l'accident.
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

picoter
Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
Sa peau a commencé à picoter avec le vent froid.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

agression
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Il a été accusé d'agression après la bagarre.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

générations
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
L'arbre généalogique couvre plusieurs générations.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

le plus rapide
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
Usain Bolt est le coureur le plus rapide du monde.
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

accouchement
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
Le médecin a expliqué les étapes de l'accouchement aux étudiants.
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

solide
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
Le menuisier a fabriqué une table en bois solide.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

psychopathe
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
Le film dépeignait un tueur psychopathe sans aucune empathie.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

attirer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
La publicité a été conçue pour attirer les clients dans le magasin.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

mise en œuvre
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
La mise en œuvre correcte des politiques est cruciale.
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

attaquer
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
Les forces ennemies ont attaqué à l'aube.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

séparé
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
Ils vivent dans des maisons séparées depuis le divorce.
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

éditeur
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
L'éditeur a approuvé l'article avant la publication.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

cascade
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
La magnifique cascade attire des milliers de touristes chaque année.
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

nièce
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
Ma nièce étudie à l’université cette année.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

anéantir
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
L'explosion a anéanti tout le village.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

surmatelas
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
Le surmatelas rend le lit plus confortable pour dormir.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

nommer
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
Le conseil nommera un nouveau directeur.
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 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.
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

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

Quietus

mort ou quelque chose qui cause la mort ; une résolution finale
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
Le héros a reçu son quietus de l'épée du vilain.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

subterfuge
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
Ils ont utilisé le subterfuge pour éviter de payer des impôts.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

erreur temporaire; lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Il y a eu une brève erreur de sécurité qui a permis à l'intrus d'entrer dans le bâtiment.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

ténor / ton général
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
Le ton général de son discours était plein d'espoir et rassurant.
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

plantation
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
La plantation de canne à sucre s'étendait sur des kilomètres à travers la vallée.
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

acquisition, acquisition d'actifs
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
La stratégie d'acquisition de l'entreprise a stimulé la croissance.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

poisson plat
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Les poissons plats comme la sole et la limande sont excellents pour le grill.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

superstition
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Casser un miroir apporte sept ans de malchance, c'est une superstition courante.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

inapproprié
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
Son comportement grossier était inapproprié pour un leader.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

récupération
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
Le repos est essentiel pour la récupération après une maladie.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

astronome
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
L'astronome a observé la nouvelle comète à travers son télescope.
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

contradictoire
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
Leurs points de vue sur l'éducation sont contradictoires.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

mineur
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
Le mineur a travaillé dans la mine de charbon pendant de nombreuses années.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

infini
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
L'univers semble s'étendre à l'infini.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

binette
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
Le fermier a utilisé une binette pour enlever les mauvaises herbes de son jardin de légumes.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragédie; catastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
Le tremblement de terre a été une tragédie qui a affecté des milliers de familles.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

découverte
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
La découverte de la pénicilline a changé l'histoire de la médecine.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

succès commercial
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
L'innovation conduit au succès commercial.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

acclamer
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Le public a acclamé l'acteur pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

sombre
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Elle préfère les couleurs sombres pour ses vêtements d'hiver.
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

relatif au barbier
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
Le nouveau barbier de la ville a offert une large gamme de services tonsoriaux.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

paon
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
Le magnifique paon a déployé ses plumes colorées pour attirer l'attention.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

autocratique
Meaning
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
Example
The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.
Le style autocratique du gestionnaire décourageait les employés de partager leurs idées.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

choléra
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
Le village a connu une épidémie de choléra après l'inondation.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

ourlet de tissu
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Elle a ourlé la robe pour la rendre plus courte.
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

sauce
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Elle a ajouté de la sauce tomate à ses pâtes.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

démoniaque
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Les soldats ont combattu avec une furie démoniaque.
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

lubie
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
Le roman dépeignait la lubricité des nobles corrompus.
A2 noun /ˈfɪt.nəs/

fitness

forme physique
Meaning
The condition of being physically fit and healthy, or the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task.
Example
Fitness tests ensure vehicle safety.
Les tests de condition physique assurent la sécurité des véhicules.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

commercialisation
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
La commercialisation du nouveau produit dépend de la demande des consommateurs.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

imprenable
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
La forteresse était considérée comme imprenable par l'ennemi.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

égoïste
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
Elle l'évitait parce qu'il était un égoïste égoïste.
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

au-delà de l'expérience humaine normale ou simplement physique
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
Son art a une qualité transcendante.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

imaginer
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Elle imagine un monde où tout le monde a un accès égal à l'éducation.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

bourgeon
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
Le bouton de rose deviendra une belle fleur dans quelques jours.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

mélodieux
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
La voix mélodieuse du chanteur a enchanté le public.
B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

perte de l'habitat
Meaning
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
Example
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.
La perte d'habitat est l'une des plus grandes menaces pour les papillons.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

incohérent
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
Ses réponses étaient incohérentes et confuses.
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.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

interpolation
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
Le scientifique a utilisé l'interpolation pour prédire les points de données manquants.
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

obstétricien
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
L'obstétricien a surveillé la santé de la mère tout au long de la grossesse.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

larmoyant
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Ses yeux larmoyants montraient des signes de vieillesse et de fatigue.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

jargon spécialisé
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
Le manuel était écrit en jargon technique qui a embrouillé les nouveaux employés.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

réagir
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Elle a réagi avec colère lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

ingénu
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
Son sourire ingénu révélait sa véritable gentillesse.
C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

inégalité
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.
Example
Social inequity continues to be a global issue.
L'inégalité sociale reste un problème mondial.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

fleur
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
Le jardin était plein de fleurs colorées.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

exercices de main
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Les exercices réguliers de la main sont essentiels pour la récupération musculaire.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

entraver
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
La forte pluie a entravé nos plans de voyage.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirter
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Elle flirte souvent avec ses collègues au travail.
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

perpétuel
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
Elle avait un amour perpétuel pour sa ville natale.
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

rapidité
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
La rapidité du changement technologique est étonnante.
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

corpulent, obèse
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
L'homme corpulent avait du mal à tenir dans la petite chaise.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

jasmin arabe
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
Le jasmin arabe a rempli le jardin de son doux parfum.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

corrompre
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
Le roman montre comment la richesse peut débaucher le caractère d'une personne.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

distal
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
Le médecin a examiné l'extrémité distale du bras du patient.
C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

décoder
Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
Le logiciel peut décoder le message caché en quelques secondes.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

autosuffisance
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
La ferme a atteint l'autosuffisance totale en production alimentaire.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

gardénia
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
Le buisson de gardénia a produit de belles fleurs blanches avec un parfum charmant.
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

petite amie
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
Il a présenté sa petite amie à sa famille.
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

recapturer
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
L'armée a réussi à recapturer le territoire perdu.
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

griffe
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
Le chat a étendu ses griffes acérées pour grimper à l'arbre.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

suspendre
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
L'entreprise a décidé de suspendre son adhésion.
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.
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

autonomiser
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
Autonomiser les enfants peut conduire à des progrès sociaux.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

indisponibilité
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
L'indisponibilité du gestionnaire a causé un retard dans le projet.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

personne en charge d'un groupe de travailleurs, en particulier dans une usine ou sur un chantier
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
Le chef de chantier a supervisé les ouvriers sur le site de construction.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

enthousiaste
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Les explorateurs étaient enthousiastes à propos du voyage.
B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

s'opposer
Meaning
to disagree with or resist; to act against
Example
Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.
Beaucoup de citoyens s'opposent à la nouvelle politique fiscale.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

premier ministre / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Le premier ministre français a adressé la nation.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

réprimable
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Les symptômes de la maladie sont supprimables avec des médicaments.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

marchandises
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Les prix des marchandises comme le pétrole et l'or fluctuent fréquemment.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

prématuré
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
L'enfant prématuré lisait des romans à l'âge de cinq ans.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

litige
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Le litige a accusé le régime de violations des droits de l'homme.
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

bagarre
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
Une bagarre a éclaté dehors du bar tard dans la nuit.
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.
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

délégation
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
La délégation a présenté l'agenda de son pays.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

consanguinité
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
Le degré de consanguinité était important dans les lois de l'héritage.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

socialement
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Il est très actif socialement et assiste à de nombreux événements.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

réticence
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
Sa réticence rendait difficile de savoir ce qu'il pensait.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

récupérer
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Le monde lutte pour se remettre de la pandémie.
A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

compréhension
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
Sa compréhension du problème était impressionnante.
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

réfracteur
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Les télescopes réfracteurs utilisent des lentilles pour focaliser la lumière.
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

démonstrateur, manifestant
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
Les manifestants ont défilé pacifiquement dans les rues de la ville.
B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

évaluer
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
Le professeur a évalué les progrès des étudiants.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewelry

bijoux
Meaning
personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones
Example
She wore gold jewelry at the wedding.
Elle portait des bijoux en or lors du mariage.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

liquéfiant
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
Le chimiste a expliqué comment le liquide fonctionnait dans l'expérience.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

philosophie
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Sa philosophie met l'accent sur la gentillesse et l'empathie.