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B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
L'usine a été fermée à cause d'un acte de sabotage.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

optimiste
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
En tant qu'optimiste, elle a toujours cru que les choses s'amélioreraient.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

incessant
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Le bruit incessant du chantier rendait la concentration difficile.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Océan Pacifique
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
L'océan Pacifique est le plus grand océan de la Terre.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

guerre de libération
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
La guerre de libération a marqué l’histoire nationale.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

nomade
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
Le désert était autrefois la maison des nomades qui vivaient en élevant des animaux.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

donation; contribution
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
La généreuse donation a aidé l'hôpital à acheter de nouveaux équipements médicaux.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

prétentieux
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Elle semblait prétentieuse parce qu'elle a évité de parler aux serveurs.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

multiforme; varié
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
L'entreprise a des intérêts commerciaux multifacétiques, y compris la technologie, la finance et les soins de santé.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

habitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Les scientifiques imaginent des habitats sur la Lune.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmenté, divisé, incomplet
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
L'information était fragmentée et difficile à comprendre.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

prière
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Il murmura une prière silencieuse avant de dormir.
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

s'incliner
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
Elle est inclinée à être d'accord avec la proposition.
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

parmi
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
Il était assis parmi ses amis.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

hydroponie
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
L'hydroponie permet aux cultures de pousser sans sol.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

habitude, coutume
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
Il vivait dans une habitude tranquille, évitant le bruit de la ville.
A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

bonheur
Meaning
a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something
Example
She sent me an invitation to her wedding.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

glorifier
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
Le film glorifie les héros de guerre.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

avantage; bénéfice
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Avoir un diplôme universitaire vous donne un avantage sur le marché du travail.
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

serveuse
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
La serveuse a pris notre commande avec le sourire.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

flatter, cirer les bottes
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
Le politicien a été accusé de flatter les peurs des électeurs.
A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

attentivement
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
S'il vous plaît, lisez les instructions attentivement.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

élysée
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
Pour elle, le jardin était un élysée personnel.
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

amaigrir
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Les prisonniers ont été amaigris après des mois sans nourriture appropriée.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

justifié
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Sa colère était justifiée après le traitement injuste.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

dahlia
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
Elle a planté des dahlias colorés dans son jardin l'été dernier.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

ballot
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Les travailleurs ont chargé le ballot de coton sur le camion.
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

bonheur
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

Tigre Royal du Bengale
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
Le Tigre Royal du Bengale est une espèce emblématique des Sundarbans.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

habitant
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
Les habitants du village étaient amicaux et accueillants.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

relatif au sébum
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
L'acné est souvent causée par des glandes sébacées hyperactives.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

conforme
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Ses actions étaient conformes aux règles de l'institution.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

choyé
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
L'enfant choyé a toujours obtenu ce qu'il voulait.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

céleste
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
Ils ont passé une semaine céleste sur l'île tranquille.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

mince et fragile
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
L'arbre mince s'est penché sous le poids de la neige.
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

se rassembler, s'assembler
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
les gens se rassemblent sur la place du village chaque soir.
C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

jeter
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
L'équipage a dû jeter la cargaison pour sauver le navire qui coule.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

rang
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
Elle a rapidement atteint un rang supérieur dans l'entreprise.
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

couleur
Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
Quelle est ta couleur préférée pour peindre les murs de la chambre ?
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

sève / épuiser
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
Le long voyage a commencé à épuiser son énergie.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

désinfecter
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
L'infirmière a désinfecté la plaie avant d'appliquer un pansement.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

mondialisation
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
La mondialisation a connecté les économies à travers le monde.
B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

économique
Meaning
Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.
Example
Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.
Conduire une voiture hybride est économique à long terme.
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 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

déploiement
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
Le déploiement du nouveau logiciel a été terminé avec succès.
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 /kriːk/

creek

ruisseau
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
Nous sommes allés pêcher près du ruisseau près de notre maison.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

difficile à trouver
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
La solution au problème s'est avérée difficile à trouver.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

abeille noire
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
L'abeille noire bourdonnait autour des fleurs dans le jardin.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

rhétorique
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Il a posé une question rhétorique pendant le débat.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

incantation
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
Le magicien a récité une incantation pour invoquer les esprits.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

émacié
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
Le chien émacié a été sauvé de la maison abandonnée.
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

élogier
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Ils se sont réunis pour faire l'éloge de leur professeur bien-aimé.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

remords
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Il ressentait un profond remords pour ses actions.
A2 verb /triːt/

treat

traiter
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
Le médecin m'a traité avec beaucoup de soin pendant ma récupération.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministère
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Le ministère de l'Éducation a annoncé de nouvelles politiques pour les écoles.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

haute société
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
La haute société de la ville s'est réunie pour le bal annuel.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

marcher lentement
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Ils marchent lentement dans le parc le dimanche matin.
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

discours hypocrite
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
Le discours du politicien était rempli de discours hypocrites sur l'honnêteté et l'intégrité.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

perspectives
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Les perspectives de croissance semblent prometteuses.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

genoux
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
Le chat s'est pelotonné confortablement dans ses genoux pendant qu'elle lisait son livre.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

normes
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Des normes élevées inspirent les concurrents.
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

dissuader, décourager
Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
Les amendes élevées sont destinées à dissuader les gens de violer la loi.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

somnolence
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
La somnolence après un repas copieux a rendu difficile la concentration.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

bain froid
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Les ruines du frigidarium romain sont encore visibles aujourd'hui.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

larmoyant, triste
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
La fin larmoyante du film a laissé le public en larmes.
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

vêtements
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
Le roi portait des vêtements royaux pendant la cérémonie.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

module
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
Le module sur l'apprentissage automatique était difficile mais instructif.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

obéissance
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Les enfants doivent montrer de l'obéissance envers leurs parents.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

au milieu de
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
L'équipe est restée calme au milieu du chaos.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

inefficace
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
Le traitement a été inefficace pour guérir la maladie.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

conceptualisation
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
La conceptualisation des villes renouvelables est révolutionnaire.
B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

cru; non transformé; dans son état naturel; inexpérimenté
Meaning
uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced
Example
The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.
Le chef préfère utiliser des légumes crus dans ses salades.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

déséquilibré; instable
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
La table déséquilibrée continua à osciller.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

impitoyable
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
Le souverain impitoyable a ignoré la souffrance de son peuple.
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

bonheur
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

ruse, tromperie
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
Il a utilisé toutes ses ruses pour gagner sa confiance.
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

faire la tête
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
Elle a fait la tête dans sa chambre après la dispute.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

chronique
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Elle souffre de douleurs chroniques au dos.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

captif
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
Le captif a été retenu dans une petite cellule pendant plusieurs mois.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

crier
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Elle a crié quand elle a vu l'araignée.
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

robot
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
L'usine utilise des robots pour assembler les voitures de manière efficace.
A1 numeral /θriː/

three

trois
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
Example
She has three dogs at home.
Elle a trois chiens à la maison.
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

tache; marque; corruption ou contamination
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
Le scandale a laissé une tache permanente sur sa réputation.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

éloge
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Il a prononcé un éloge à son professeur retraité.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

diffamatoire
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
L'article a été jugé diffamatoire et a dû être retiré.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

amplement
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Elle a été généreusement récompensée pour son travail acharné.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

diviseur
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
Ses remarques divisives ont encore plus divisé le groupe.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

malveillant; nuisible
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Il a répandu des rumeurs malveillantes sur son collègue.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

impudence
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
L'impudence de l'étudiant a choqué toute la classe.
B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

retrait
Meaning
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
Example
He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.
Il a effectué un retrait de 500 $ de son compte bancaire.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximiser
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
L'entreprise vise à maximiser ses profits cette année.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

collaboration mondiale
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
La collaboration mondiale est nécessaire pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

réflexion après coup
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Avec le bénéfice de la réflexion après coup, nous avons réalisé que la décision était une erreur.
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

omelette
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
Elle a préparé une omelette au fromage pour le petit déjeuner.
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

insignifiance
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
Il a rejeté la question avec un sentiment de non-importance.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

inception
Meaning
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Example
The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.
L'inception de l'entreprise a marqué une nouvelle ère dans l'industrie.
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

prodigieux
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
L'équipe a fait un effort prodigieux pour terminer le projet à temps.
B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

victoire
Meaning
The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.
La victoire du Bangladesh le 16 décembre est un moment de fierté.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

La partie arrière du canon d'une arme; une position d'un bébé dans l'utérus où les fesses ou les pieds sortent en premier à la naissance.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
Le fusil a été chargé par la culasse.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

fromage
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté du fromage râpé aux pâtes pour plus de saveur.
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

cession de droits ou de propriété
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
Le traité a abouti à la cession de terres au pays voisin.
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

croisade, campagne vigoureuse
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
elle a lutté pour les droits des femmes toute sa vie.
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

vide
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Elle a souri de façon vide pendant la discussion sérieuse.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

inventif
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
L'inventeur était connu pour ses solutions inventives aux problèmes quotidiens.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

cuir
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
Il a acheté une veste en cuir au magasin.
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

éruption volcanique
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
L'éruption volcanique a forcé des milliers de personnes à évacuer la zone.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

dévastateur
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
Le tremblement de terre a eu un effet dévastateur sur la ville.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

bombardier
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
L’escadron de bombardiers a survolé la ville à l’aube.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

cellule / cellule
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
Le prisonnier a été enfermé dans une petite cellule.
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

approuvant
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
Le professeur a hoché la tête d'un air approbateur après avoir lu la dissertation.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

exhorter
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
Les médecins exhortent les patients à faire de l'exercice régulièrement.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

palpiter rapidement
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Son cœur a commencé à palpiter de peur.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

étranger
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Ne prends jamais de bonbons d'un inconnu.
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.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

ami
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Il est mon meilleur ami.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

gribouiller
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
Elle dessinait des fleurs dans le coin de son cahier pendant le cours.
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

interdire
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
Le gouvernement a interdit de fumer dans les lieux publics.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

stable
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Il a gardé sa main stable en peignant le tableau.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

coaguler
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
Le sang s'est coagulé rapidement après la coupure.
A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

achats
Meaning
the activity of going to shops to buy things
Example
She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.
Elle a passé l'après-midi à faire du shopping pour des vêtements.