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B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

élimination; retrait; licenciement;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
Le retrait des vieux meubles a pris toute la journée.
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

tentation
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
Il a résisté à la tentation de manger tout le gâteau au chocolat.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

étendu; vaste; large
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
L'entreprise a mené des recherches approfondies avant de lancer le nouveau produit.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

noble
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Ses actions nobles ont aidé de nombreuses personnes dans le besoin.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

immature
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
Les bananes non mûres deviendront jaunes dans quelques jours.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

canelle
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
La cannelle est souvent utilisée dans la pâtisserie et les desserts.
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

point de vue
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
Depuis son point de vue, la situation était désespérée.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

bord
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
L'entreprise était au bord de la faillite.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

petit effort
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Les petits efforts peuvent apporter de grands changements dans la conservation des papillons.
B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

meurtre
Meaning
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
Example
The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.
Le film montre le meurtre brutal des villageois.
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

chercheur
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
Le chercheur a voyagé loin pour trouver les réponses à ses questions.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

révolutions
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Les révolutions mènent souvent à des changements sociaux importants.
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

archéologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Elle a étudié l'archéologie pour en savoir plus sur les civilisations anciennes.
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fertile
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
Le sol fertile de cette région le rend parfait pour la culture des légumes.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

fabriquer
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
L'entreprise fabrique des dispositifs électroniques pour les marchés mondiaux.
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

récolte
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
La récolte non régulée affecte la biodiversité des océans.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

super-aliments
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Les bleuets et les épinards sont des super-aliments riches en vitamines.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

considérablement; significativement
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
Le prix a augmenté considérablement au cours de l'année écoulée.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

feuille de laurier
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
Ajoutez une feuille de laurier à la soupe pour plus de saveur.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

discriminer
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
La loi interdit aux employeurs de discriminer contre les femmes.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

exigeant
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Elle est très exigeante sur les vêtements qu'elle porte.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

se retirer
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Les soldats ont dû se retirer après avoir perdu la bataille.
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

fermeture éclair
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
Les fermetures éclair sont utilisées pour fermer l'ouverture de la veste.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

pureté; propreté; liberté de contamination
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
La pureté de l'eau de montagne était remarquable.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lécher
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
Le chat a léché ses pattes propres.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

collection de travaux, échantillons ou liste de travaux
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Son portefeuille a montré la diversité de ses compétences.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

dispersé; éparpillé;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Des averses éparses sont attendues tout au long de la journée.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

entrepôt
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
L'entreprise stocke tous ses produits dans un grand entrepôt.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

exclusion
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
La politique a conduit à l'exclusion de certains groupes.
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

jardin potager; jardin près de la cuisine
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

poisson-chat
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
Le poisson-chat est souvent frit et servi avec du riz dans la cuisine bengali.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

fantaisie
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Elle a une fantaisie vive de voyager dans l'espace.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Le fournisseur de services veille à ce que tous les clients reçoivent un soutien en temps voulu.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

innombrable
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Il y a des étoiles innombrables dans le ciel.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

externe
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Le bâtiment semblait externe, mais à l'intérieur, il était assez vieux.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

témoigner
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Elle a été appelée à témoigner au tribunal sur l'accident.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

boussole
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
Le randonneur a utilisé une boussole pour trouver la bonne direction.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, exprimé par des mots
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
La communication verbale est essentielle dans la plupart des situations.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

fiable
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
C'est une collègue fiable qui respecte toujours les délais.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

cynique
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Elle était cynique à propos des promesses du politicien.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

adversité
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Il est resté fort face à l'adversité.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

frapper avec la tête, la fin de quelque chose
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
La chèvre a frappé la clôture avec ses cornes.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

ressentiment
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
Le ressentiment a grandi parmi les étudiants.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

stratégie de couverture
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Les investisseurs utilisent des stratégies de couverture pour se protéger contre la volatilité du marché.
B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

transcription
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
Le professeur a demandé une transcription de la réunion.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

soupirer
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Elle a soupiré de soulagement lorsqu'elle a entendu la bonne nouvelle.
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

tromperie
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
La tromperie du magicien a stupéfié le public avec des tours apparemment impossibles.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

impératif
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
Il est impératif de traiter immédiatement la crise climatique.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

accorder
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
L'université lui a accordé une bourse.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

bureau compartimenté
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Elle travaille dans un bureau compartimenté avec trois autres collègues.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

symptômes
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
La fièvre et la toux sont des symptômes courants de la grippe.
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

destin
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
Beaucoup de gens croient que le destin détermine le cours de leur vie.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

réseau
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Le réseau national d'électricité doit être amélioré.
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

démissionner
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
Les ministres ont été contraints de démissionner.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

sombre
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
L'atmosphère est soudainement devenue sombre.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

compétent; capable
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Elle est une gestionnaire compétente qui gère toutes les tâches efficacement.
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

tapoter
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Elle a tapoté doucement le chien sur la tête.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

calme
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Il est resté calme même sous pression.
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

défaut
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
Le diamant avait un petit défaut à peine visible.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimiser
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Des efforts doivent être faits pour minimiser l'utilisation du plastique.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

cuillère à soupe
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Elle a remué la soupe avec une cuillère à soupe.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

bénéficiaire
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Elle est la seule bénéficiaire de la succession de son père.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

sénat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Le sénat a voté en faveur du nouveau projet de loi sur la santé.
B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

unanime
Meaning
With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.
Example
The proposal was unanimously accepted.
La proposition a été acceptée à l'unanimité.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

industrialisation
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
L'industrialisation a radicalement changé l'économie mondiale.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

marée
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Les pêcheurs attendaient la marée haute pour lancer leurs bateaux.
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Cigogne
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
La cigogne a construit son nid sur le sommet de la cheminée haute.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

rancune
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Elle a refusé le cadeau par rancune.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psychologique
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
Elle a étudié les effets psychologiques du traumatisme sur les enfants.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

fatigant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
La longue conférence était fatigante et répétitive.
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

spectacle
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Les feux d'artifice ont créé un spectacle époustouflant dans le ciel nocturne.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

accusation
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
L'accusation contre lui a été prouvée fausse.
B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

récession
Meaning
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Example
The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.
Le pays a fait face à une grave récession à cause de la crise financière.
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

avec beaucoup de feuilles; couvert de feuilles
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
Les légumes verts feuillus sont très nutritifs.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Le processus de création et de promotion de l'identité d'une marque ou d'une entreprise
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Le branding efficace est essentiel pour créer la fidélité des clients.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

poursuite, quête
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Il a dédié sa vie à la quête du bonheur.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

soulagé
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Elle s'est sentie soulagée après avoir entendu la bonne nouvelle.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

commencer
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
La cérémonie commencera à midi.
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

prendre personnellement
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
Ne le prends pas personnellement, il ne voulait pas te contrarier.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

étudiant de première année
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
L'étudiant de première année se sentait nerveux lors de son premier jour à l'université.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

mince
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Elle avait l'air mince dans sa nouvelle robe.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

caissier; narrateur
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
Le caissier de la banque a compté l'argent avec soin avant de le remettre.
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

réguler
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
Le gouvernement régule la sécurité alimentaire.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

féminin
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Elle a un style de vêtement très féminin.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

crevette géante
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
Le chef a préparé un délicieux curry de crevette géante au lait de coco.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

rusé
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
Le renard rusé a trompé le fermier.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

jaune d'œuf
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Elle a séparé le blanc d'œuf du jaune d'œuf.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

régner
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
La reine régna pendant plus de soixante ans.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

caresser
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Elle caressa doucement le pelage du chat.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

donner un coup rapide
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Il a flické l'interrupteur pour allumer la lumière.
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

illettrisme
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
L'illettrisme conduit souvent à la pauvreté et au chômage.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

alléger; éclaircir
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Une blague peut alléger l’atmosphère d’une réunion tendue.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

inconscience
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
Après l'accident, il était dans un état d'inconscience pendant plusieurs heures.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

fuite; trou
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Il y a une fuite dans le tuyau d'eau.
B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

appliquer
Meaning
To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
Example
Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.
Appliquer des lois strictes est nécessaire pour prévenir les violations.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

habilement
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Elle a peint le portrait habilement en seulement deux heures.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

sénateur
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Le sénateur a parlé passionnément des politiques environnementales.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

comptoir
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
Le caissier se tenait derrière le comptoir.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

persistant
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Malgré de nombreux obstacles, ses efforts persistants ont conduit au succès.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

nu; découvert; vide; minimal
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Les murs nus de la pièce avaient besoin de décoration.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

retirer
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Elle doit retirer de l'argent de la banque.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

érudit; académicien
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Le célèbre érudit a publié plusieurs livres sur l'histoire ancienne.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

diagnostic
Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
Le diagnostic a confirmé qu'elle avait le diabète.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

éteint
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Certaines espèces deviennent éteintes en raison de la surpêche.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

synonyme
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Heureux et joyeux sont des synonymes.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

objet sphérique; la terre; un modèle sphérique de la terre
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
L'enseignant a utilisé un globe pour montrer aux élèves les emplacements des différents pays.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

atteint
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La région a atteint des progrès remarquables.
B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

bavard
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
Mon voisin bavard aime discuter de tout.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

compenser
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
L'entreprise compensera les employés pour le travail supplémentaire.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

timide; craintif
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Elle était trop timide pour parler en public.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

douloureux
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Après la longue course, mes jambes étaient douloureuses.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

comprendre
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Il est difficile de comprendre l'ampleur de la catastrophe.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

à l'échelle nationale
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campagne a reçu un soutien à l'échelle nationale.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

résiliation
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
La résiliation du contrat a causé une perte financière.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

formation d'habitudes
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
La formation des habitudes nécessite de la constance et de la discipline.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

un dispositif métallique avec une hélice; fixer ou serrer quelque chose avec une vis
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Il a vissé l'étagère au mur fermement.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

supériorité
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Sa supériorité en mathématiques était évidente à partir de ses résultats de test.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

jeu
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Il est devenu accro au jeu au casino.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

projections de la voix
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Une projection appropriée garantit que chaque auditeur entend clairement.