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C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

réminiscence
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
Il a partagé une réminiscence de ses jours d'enfance dans le village.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

complètement; totalement;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Elle a nettoyé toute la maison minutieusement avant l'arrivée des invités.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

faible / mince
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
La preuve contre lui est assez faible.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

découvertes
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Ses découvertes ont révolutionné plusieurs domaines.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

brumeux; vague; flou
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
Les sommets des montagnes étaient brumeux dans la brume du matin.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

civilisations
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
Les civilisations anciennes ont développé des systèmes complexes de gouvernance.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

viande de cerf
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Le restaurant sert de délicieux steaks de venaison.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

chienne;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
La chienne a donné naissance à cinq chiots.
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

processus de production de cétones
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
La cétogenèse se produit lors du jeûne ou des régimes pauvres en glucides.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

avantage
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
La voiture de fonction etait l'un des avantages lies a son poste de cadre.
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

quai
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
La cargaison a été déchargée au quai.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

dénouement
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
Le dénouement du roman était à la fois surprenant et satisfaisant.
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

endive
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
Elle a ajouté de l'endive fraîche à la salade pour une saveur légèrement amère.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

épice
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté une pincée d'épices au curry pour plus de saveur.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

anxieusement
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Elle attendait anxieusement les résultats de l'examen.
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

à contrecœur
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
Elle a accepté d'aider au projet à contrecœur.
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

secouer violemment; souffrir de contractions involontaires soudaines
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
Le patient a convulsé pendant la crise.
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

arum
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
Les feuilles d'Arum sont couramment utilisées dans la cuisine indienne pour la cuisson.
A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

million
Meaning
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
Example
The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.
Le film a gagné plus d'un million de dollars lors de sa première semaine.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

incontinent
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
Le patient était incontinent après l'opération.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

comptabilité
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Elle travaille dans le département de comptabilité d'une grande entreprise.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

agité / excessivement nerveux
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
Elle était trop agité pour parler clairement après l'accident.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

inaccessible
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Pour beaucoup, devenir un athlète professionnel reste un rêve inaccessible.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

espérer
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
J'espère qu'il ne pleuvra pas demain.
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

emprisonnement
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
Il a fait face à l'emprisonnement pour avoir violé l'ordre du tribunal.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

extorquer
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
Le gang a tenté d'extorquer de l'argent aux commerçants locaux.
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

guetter
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Un étranger rôdait dans l'ombre.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

exégèse
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
Le professeur a donné une exégèse détaillée du passage biblique.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

métabolisme
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
L'exercice stimule le métabolisme et brûle des calories.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

sans tête
Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
Le groupe sans tête tomba bientôt dans la désorganisation.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

révérence
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Elle fit une rapide révérence avant de quitter la scène.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

agrochimique
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
L'utilisation excessive de produits agrochimiques peut dégrader la qualité du sol.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

sidérer
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
La complexité du puzzle a sidéré son esprit.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

élégant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe élégante à la fête.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

événements catastrophiques
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Les cyclones sont des événements catastrophiques au Bangladesh.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

gens
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Les gens de la campagne mènent souvent une vie simple.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

de couleurs variées
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
Le chat piebald avait des taches noires et blanches sur tout son corps.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

déshabillé
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Elle a répondu à la porte dans un état de déshabillé, portant seulement un peignoir.
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

curieux
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
Les explorateurs curieux ont posé des questions sur l'Antarctique.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Capsule. Un petit étui soluble en gélatine contenant une dose de médicament, à avaler entière.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Les capsules contiennent des environnements contrôlés.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

maladie infectieuse du bétail
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
Le fermier a perdu de nombreuses vaches lors de l'épidémie de murrain.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

fraude
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
L'entreprise a été enquêtée pour fraude à la carte de crédit et blanchiment d'argent.
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

abominable
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
Les prisonniers ont été gardés dans des conditions abominables.
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.
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

légumes verts
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
Manger des légumes verts est important pour une bonne santé.
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

hétérodoxe
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
Le professeur était connu pour ses vues hétérodoxes sur la religion.
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

préparé
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
Elle était bien préparée pour l’examen final.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

inversement; de manière opposée
Meaning
in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner
Example
The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.
Le prix des biens est inversement lié à leur disponibilité sur le marché.
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

stagiaire; apprenti
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
Le stagiaire médical a travaillé de longues heures pour acquérir de l'expérience pratique.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

liberté illimitée
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Elle a apprécié la liberté illimitée dans sa nouvelle vie à l'étranger.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

lumineux; brillant; éclatant
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
Les étoiles lumineuses remplissaient le ciel nocturne sombre.
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

disputer
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
Ils discutent souvent de politique.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

crevaison
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
J'ai dû réparer un pneu crevé sur mon vélo ce matin.
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

tromper
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
Il s'est trompé lui-même en pensant qu'il pouvait gagner la course sans s'entraîner.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

sans bruit; complètement silencieux
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
Elle se déplaçait dans la maison avec des pas silencieux pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

affirmatif
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Elle a donné une réponse affirmative à la proposition.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

chorale
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
La chorale a chanté magnifiquement lors de la cérémonie.
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

dépense excessive
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
Sa dépense excessive l'a conduit à la faillite.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respectable
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Il vient d'une famille respectable dans la communauté.
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

capable de ressentir; susceptible à la souffrance
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
Dans certaines traditions, les divinités sont décrites comme passibles, partageant des émotions humaines.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

magnolia
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
Le magnifique arbre de magnolia a fleuri au printemps avec des fleurs roses.
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

mécanique
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
Il a étudié la mécanique de la machine avant de la réparer.
A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

bon; excellent; mince; délicat; de haute qualité
Meaning
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Example
The weather is fine today.
Il fait beau aujourd'hui.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

excuser
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
L'avocat a essayé d'excuser les actions de son client en mettant en lumière son enfance difficile.
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

couverte
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
La forêt est couverte de verdure.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

efféminé
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
Les critiques l'ont décrit comme efféminé à cause de sa manière douce.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

chaîner
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Les anciennes régulations enchaînent les petites entreprises et ralentissent l'innovation.
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

vaisselle
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
L'hôtel a fourni de la vaisselle propre pour les invités.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

académie
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Il s'est inscrit dans une académie militaire.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

dame; femme élégante;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
La dame âgée a traversé la rue avec l'aide de sa canne.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

bailleur
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
Le bailleur a confié l’œuvre d’art au musée.
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

pare-chocs
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
Le fender de la voiture a été enfoncé dans l'accident.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

mélancolique; nostalgique
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Elle a donné un sourire mélancolique en se souvenant de ses jours d'enfance.
B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

masque
Meaning
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
Example
Masks can protect against polluted air.
Les masques peuvent protéger contre l'air pollué.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

incapable
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
Il est incapable de comprendre des instructions complexes.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

symbole sacré
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
L'aigle est considéré comme un totem sacré dans de nombreuses cultures.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

expérimenter
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Les voyageurs vivent l'excitation de l'aventure.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

détourner
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu a été reconnu coupable d'avoir détourné des fonds publics.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

voix masculine grave
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
La voix de baryton du chanteur a impressionné le public.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

déroutant
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
Les instructions étaient déroutantes et difficiles à suivre.
B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

prolonger
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
Un régime alimentaire sain aide à prolonger l'espérance de vie.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

désapprouver
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Plusieurs membres ont exprimé un désaccord avec la décision majoritaire.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

incliné
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Il est enclin à aider ceux qui sont dans le besoin.
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

mauvais
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
Le lait sent mauvais, donc ne le bois pas.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

répandu
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
La corruption était répandue dans l'ancien système gouvernemental.
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

incrédulité
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
Son incrédulité face au surnaturel l'a transformé en un sceptique.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

argile
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
L'artiste a moulé l'argile humide en un joli vase.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

intersection
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
L'intersection de la rue principale et de la 5e avenue est toujours occupée.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

populaire
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Ce restaurant est très populaire parmi les jeunes.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

boire d'un coup
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Il a bu d'un coup une chope de bière après une longue journée.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

créateur
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
Il est un célèbre créateur de films à Hollywood.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

épineux; difficile
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Le problème épineux des réductions budgétaires nécessite une réflexion attentive.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

virus
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
L'ordinateur a été infecté par un virus dangereux.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

unanimité
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
Le comité a atteint l'unanimité sur la nouvelle politique.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

destituer
Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
Le parlement a voté pour destituer le président.
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

menthe; maison de la monnaie
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
Elle a ajouté des feuilles de menthe fraîche au thé pour un goût rafraîchissant.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

inculper
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
Le suspect a été inculpé devant le juge ce matin.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marqué; évident; distinct
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Il y a eu une amélioration marquée dans sa performance.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

audace ou impudence
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Il a eu l'audace de mentir même lorsqu'il a été pris la main dans le sac.
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

une entrée violente soudaine; une invasion ou une incursion; une explosion ou une éruption soudaine
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
L'irruption de l'armée dans le territoire ennemi a pris les forces adverses complètement au dépourvu.
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

scrupuleux
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
Il est connu pour être scrupuleux dans son travail.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

un éclat faible
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Un éclat d'espoir brilla dans ses yeux.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

physicien
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
Le physicien a expliqué la théorie de la relativité aux étudiants.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

sensibilisation
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
Sensibiliser est essentiel pour sauver les papillons.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

cataclysmique
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
La guerre a eu des effets cataclysmiques sur l'économie du pays.
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

conception; idée; fertilisation
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
La conception de ce projet innovant a pris plusieurs mois de brainstorming.
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

pousser
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
Appuyez sur le bouton pour faire sonner la cloche.
C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

dissipateur
Meaning
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Example
The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.
Le fils prodigue est revenu à la maison après avoir gaspillé son héritage.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

cygne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Le cygne élégant glissa silencieusement sur l'eau.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

violet
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Les fleurs violettes ont fleuri magnifiquement dans le jardin.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

mobile; portable; déplaçable
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Le mobilier est mobile, nous pouvons donc réorganiser la pièce facilement.
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anis
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Les graines de fenouil sont souvent utilisées dans des desserts et des thés traditionnels.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

précieux
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Cette bague est très précieuse pour ma grand-mère.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

sous-estimer
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
Elle sentait que son patron ne valorisait pas constamment ses contributions.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

inexpérimenté
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
L'écrivain inexpérimenté a eu du mal à terminer son premier roman.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Les astronomes ont découvert une nouvelle nova dans la constellation.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

couleur mélangée
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
La couleur mélangée a créé un joli dégradé sur la toile.
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

maladie
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
Il est allé chez le médecin pour une légère maladie de l'estomac.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

repos
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
Après le long voyage, elle chercha le repos dans le jardin tranquille.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

débris
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Les débris dans les yeux causent des irritations.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

rétracter
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Il a rétracté sa déclaration précédente au tribunal.