B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

réanimer

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

Les paramédicaux ont réussi à réanimer l'homme inconscient.

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

réfléchir profondément

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

Elle a réfléchi profondément au sens du poème.

B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

épais / robuste

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

L'homme épais a soulevé la boîte lourde avec facilité.

B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

La simulation a aidé les étudiants à comprendre la théorie complexe.

B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensibilité

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

Bose a prouvé la sensibilité des plantes par des expériences.

B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

faire passer en contrebande

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

Le gang a essayé de faire passer de l'or à travers la frontière.

B2 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

Meaning

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Example

Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.

L'infrastructure numérique est essentielle pour les progrès futurs.

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

position

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

L'entreprise a pris une position ferme sur la protection de l'environnement.

B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

irrégulier

Meaning

not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules

Example

His attendance at work has been irregular this month.

Sa présence au travail a été irrégulière ce mois-ci.

B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

initié

Meaning

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

Example

He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.

Il était un initié qui connaissait tous les secrets de l'entreprise.

B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

comportemental

Meaning

relating to the way a person or animal acts

Example

The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.

Le psychologue a étudié les modèles comportementaux de l'enfant.

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

autonomie

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

L'autonomie était une exigence principale.

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 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

constitutionnel

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

Les réformes constitutionnelles assurent l'équité dans le système.

B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

culte

Meaning

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

Example

The cult followed their leader with great devotion.

Le culte suivait leur leader avec grande dévotion.

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

conflit armé

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

Le conflit armé a entraîné une dévastation généralisée.

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

consécutif

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

Elle a gagné trois matchs consécutifs dans le tournoi.

B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

stabiliser

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour stabiliser l'économie.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

écologique

Meaning

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

Example

Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.

Les produits écologiques sont conçus pour réduire les dommages écologiques.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

probable

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

Il est probable qu'il pleuve demain selon les prévisions météorologiques.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

propriétaire

Meaning

a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner

Example

The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.

La propriétaire sympathique a fourni des serviettes fraîches et nous a fait visiter l'appartement.

B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

avancée technologique

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

L'avancée technologique révolutionne les soins de santé.

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

aigre

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

Le lait est devenu aigre et sent mauvais.

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

poche

Meaning

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

Elle a gardé ses pièces dans une petite poche en cuir.

B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

tombe

Meaning

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn

Example

The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.

La famille visitait la tombe de leur grand-père bien-aimé chaque dimanche.

B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

charte / location

Meaning

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

Example

The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.

La société a décidé de louer un bus pour le voyage.

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

aéré

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

Le nouvel appartement est lumineux et aéré.

B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

noyer

Meaning

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

Example

He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.

Il a failli se noyer en nageant dans la rivière.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

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 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascendre

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

Les grimpeurs vont ascendre la montagne à l'aube.

B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

disparaître

Meaning

to disappear suddenly; to become invisible

Example

The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.

Le magicien a fait disparaître le lapin du chapeau.

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

arrière

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

Les enfants ont glissé sur la colline sur leur arrière.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

impérial

Meaning

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

Example

The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.

Le palais impérial était un symbole du pouvoir de l'empereur.

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

une personne qui survit, en particulier une personne qui reste en vie après un événement où d'autres sont morts

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

Elle est une survivante du cancer qui aide maintenant d'autres patients.

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

consternation; alarme

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

À notre consternation, le concert a été annulé en raison de conditions météorologiques sévères.

B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

Meaning

a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place

Example

They hid in a bunker during the air raid.

Ils se sont cachés dans un bunker pendant le raid aérien.

B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

mépris, dédain

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

Example

He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.

Il a parlé avec mépris des fonctionnaires corrompus.

B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

compiler

Meaning

to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book

Example

She compiled the research data into a detailed report.

Elle a compilé les données de recherche dans un rapport détaillé.

B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

réservation

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

J'ai fait une réservation au restaurant pour ce soir.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

siège de cheval; accabler quelqu'un de responsabilités

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

Il a sellé le cheval avant d'aller faire une promenade.

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

aligner

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

Aligner l'éducation avec les normes mondiales est essentiel.

B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

Meaning

the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is

Example

You need proper identification to enter the building.

Vous avez besoin d'une identification appropriée pour entrer dans le bâtiment.

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Christ

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

Le Christ est au centre de la foi chrétienne.

B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

dentaire

Meaning

relating to teeth or dentistry

Example

She goes for a dental checkup every six months.

Elle fait un contrôle dentaire tous les six mois.

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

cobra

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

Le cobra a levé sa capuche et a sifflé à l'intrus.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

désarmé

Meaning

Not equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.

La police a trouvé le suspect désarmé pendant la fouille.

B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

stade

Meaning

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

Example

Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.

Des milliers de fans ont rempli le stade pour regarder le match final.

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.

B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

station / dernier recours

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

Ils sont restés dans une station balnéaire pendant leurs vacances.

B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

publiquement; ouvertement;

Meaning

in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know

Example

The company publicly announced their new policy.

L'entreprise a annoncé publiquement sa nouvelle politique.

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spécialisé

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

Il possède une connaissance spécialisée des civilisations anciennes.

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 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

confidentiel; privé; destiné à être gardé secret

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

Veuillez garder ces informations confidentielles.

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

concernant

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

Il y a quelques rapports concernant le nouveau projet.

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

insérer

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

veuillez insérer la clé dans la serrure.

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

bêche

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

Le jardinier a utilisé une bêche pour creuser des trous pour planter des fleurs.

B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

se détériorer

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

La croissance non planifiée peut détériorer les conditions de vie.

B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarctique

Meaning

relating to the region around the South Pole

Example

The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.

La région antarctique est connue pour son froid extrême et ses paysages glacés.

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 /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.

B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

fourmi blanche

Meaning

a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter

Example

White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.

Les fourmis blanches ont endommagé les meubles en bois de notre maison.

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

L'exploration spatiale a élargi notre compréhension de l'univers.

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

tournage

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

Le tournage du film a pris plusieurs mois.

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

jeter

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

Il a disposé des vieux meubles de manière responsable.

B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

accoutumer

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

Example

It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.

Il lui a fallu un moment pour s'adapter au nouvel environnement.

B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

empathie

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

Empathy helps students connect with society.

L'empathie aide les étudiants à se connecter avec la société.

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

graphique; visuel; vif;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

Le design graphique était coloré et accrocheur.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

dérangeant; ennuyeux

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

L'étudiant dérangeant a perturbé la classe encore une fois.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

tablier

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

Elle a noué un tablier autour de sa taille avant de cuisiner le dîner.

B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

en avant

Meaning

forward in place, time, or order

Example

The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.

Le leader s'avança pour s'adresser à la foule.

B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

interprétation

Meaning

the action of explaining the meaning of something

Example

The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.

L'enseignant a donné sa propre interprétation du poème.

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, 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 /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

reconnaissance

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

Elle a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa contribution au projet.

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poétique

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

Son discours avait un rythme poétique qui captivait l'auditoire.

B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

boîte à casserole

Meaning

a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes

Example

The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.

La boîte à casserole a gardé la nourriture chaude pendant la fête du dîner.

B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

secteur

Meaning

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

Le secteur technologique croît rapidement.

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problématique; causant des problèmes

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

Les nouveaux changements de politique sont problématiques et doivent être examinés.

B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilisation

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

L'augmentation de l'utilisation du plastique nécessite une meilleure gestion des déchets.

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

La contraction économique a entraîné une augmentation du chômage.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

ombragé; suspect; malhonnête;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

Le commerçant ombragé a conclu une affaire suspecte.

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

détourner

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

La police a dévié le trafic vers une route secondaire.

B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

percer

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

La flèche percera la cible.

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

kérosène

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

L'ancienne lampe brûlait du kérosène pour fournir de la lumière pendant les coupures de courant.

B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

brouillon

Meaning

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Example

She finished the first draft of her novel.

Elle a terminé le premier brouillon de son roman.

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

purifier

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

Ce filtre purifiera l'eau de manière efficace.

B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

bénéfique

Meaning

Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.

Example

Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.

Se frotter les yeux peut être bénéfique avec modération.

B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

Le processus de fournir une quantité adéquate de liquide aux tissus corporels.

Meaning

The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.

Example

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.

Une hydratation adéquate est essentielle pour maintenir les fonctions corporelles.

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

photosynthèse

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

Les plantes dependent de la photosynthese pour leur survie.

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futuriste

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

Les technologies futuristes transforment les industries dans le monde entier.

B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

Les agences gouvernementales effectuent une surveillance des menaces informatiques.

B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

charge de travail

Meaning

The amount of work to be done by someone or something.

Example

His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.

Sa charge de travail a considérablement augmenté au cours du dernier mois.

B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

offensant; insultant; agressif

Meaning

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

Example

His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.

Ses remarques offensantes ont blessé les sentiments de tout le monde.

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

bonheur

Meaning

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct

Example

Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.

Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

attirant

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

Elle portait une robe rouge attirante à la fête.

B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

poursuite

Meaning

The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.

Example

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.

L'accusation a présenté des preuves solides contre l'accusé.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

pirate

Meaning

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

Example

The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.

Le navire pirate a été repéré près de la côte.

B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompette

Meaning

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument

Example

The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.

Le soldat a joué de la trompette pour signaler les troupes.

B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

double

Meaning

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Example

She has dual citizenship of both countries.

Elle a une double nationalité des deux pays.

B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

empirer

Meaning

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

Example

Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.

Le manque d'éducation peut empirer les niveaux de pauvreté.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.

Example

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

Un consensus a été atteint après une longue délibération.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

lionne

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

La lionne féroce a protégé ses petits du danger.

B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

complet

Meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.

Example

A comprehensive study enhances understanding.

Une étude complète améliore la compréhension.

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

plaider

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

Elle plaida pour la miséricorde.

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

bonheur

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

saveur

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

La soupe avait une riche saveur d'herbes et d'épices du jardin.

B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

robe en laine

Meaning

a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather

Example

She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.

Elle portait une robe en laine chaude pendant les mois d'hiver.

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

avantageux; favorable; rentable

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

Ce poste offre des opportunités avantageuses pour la croissance de carrière.

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

désactiver

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

Le technicien a désactivé temporairement le système d'alarme.

B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

étincelle

Meaning

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

Une étincelle du feu de camp a enflammé les feuilles sèches.

B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

poireau

Meaning

vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion

Example

The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.

La soupe était faite avec des pommes de terre et des poireaux.

B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

désolé

Meaning

cold, miserable, or without hope

Example

The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.

L'avenir semblait désolé après la récession économique.

B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

narratif; descriptif; racontant une histoire

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

La structure narrative du roman était assez complexe.

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

terrible; épouvantable; affreux

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

Le temps était terrible pendant nos vacances.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

diplomatique; habile à gérer les relations

Meaning

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Example

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.

Elle a donné une réponse diplomatique pour éviter d'offenser quelqu'un.

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

fondre

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

La glace a commencé à fondre au soleil.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

inaperçu; ignoré

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

Son travail acharné est passé inaperçu par son manager.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

honteux; disgracieux; embarrassant

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

Son comportement honteux a embarrassé toute la famille.

B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

une performance en direct d'un musicien, groupe ou artiste; aussi un travail temporaire

Meaning

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Example

The band has a gig at the local club tonight.

Le groupe a un gig ce soir au club local.