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B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

satire
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
La pièce était une brillante satire de la politique moderne.
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nucléaire
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
Le pays développe de l'énergie nucléaire.
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

offense; délit; attaque
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
Le vol est une offense grave punissable par la loi.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellectuel
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Elle aime les discussions intellectuelles sur la philosophie.
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 /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

reconnaissance
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
elle a exprimé sa reconnaissance aux médecins qui lui ont sauvé la vie.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostile à l'ordre social
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Son comportement antisocial rendait difficile de se faire des amis.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

spécialité
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Sa spécialité est la médecine pédiatrique.
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

théoricien
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
Le théoricien politique a expliqué l'impact de la démocratie sur les structures sociales.
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.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

environnant
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Les collines environnantes étaient couvertes de brume.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

vertu; moralité; qualité utile
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
L'honnêteté est considérée comme la plus haute vertu dans de nombreuses cultures.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

recensement
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
Le gouvernement a effectué un recensement pour mettre à jour les données démographiques.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

riz non transformé; champ de riz
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
Les agriculteurs ont travaillé dur dans les champs de riz pendant la saison des récoltes.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Les écosystèmes marins sont très sensibles à l'activité humaine.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

réfléchi
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Sa réponse était calme et réfléchie, pas impulsive.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

superficiel
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Sa compréhension du sujet était plutôt superficielle.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

rusé / malin
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Elle lui a donné un sourire rusé.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prospérer
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Avec du travail acharné et de la détermination, elle a réussi à prospérer dans sa carrière.
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 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

successeur
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
Le PDG a annoncé sa retraite et a nommé son successeur pour l'entreprise.
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

morue
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
Le pêcheur a attrapé une grande morue dans l'Atlantique Nord.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

gouverneur
Meaning
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
Example
The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.
Le gouverneur a adressé les citoyens concernant les élections à venir.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

apte
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Elle est une élève apte qui comprend rapidement de nouveaux concepts.
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

jardin potager; jardin près de la cuisine
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

prejudiciable
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tempête a provoqué des effets dommageables sur les cultures.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

complimenter
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
L'enseignant a complimenté les étudiants pour leur travail acharné.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destructeur
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
L'ouragan a été très destructeur pour les zones côtières.
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 verb /stɑːv/

starve

mourir de faim
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Il a été laissé pour mourir de faim dans le désert.
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

moustache
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
Il a cultivé une moustache épaisse pour la pièce.
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

différencier
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Il est important de différencier les faits des opinions.
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

revêtement
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

Indivisé; complet; pas séparé ou divisé
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
L'équipe a montré une attention indivisée aux instructions de l'entraîneur.
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

allié; associé; lié
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
Les forces alliées ont travaillé ensemble pendant la guerre.
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

sans rapport; non lié
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
Les deux incidents étaient complètement sans rapport entre eux.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

heurter
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
Le camion a percuté le mur.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

couvert de savon; mousseux
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Les assiettes étaient toujours savonneuses après le lavage.
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 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modifiable; réglable;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Cette chaise a une hauteur ajustable.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

élégant; lisse; raffiné; avec beauté de mouvement ou de comportement
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
La danseuse s'est déplacée avec une élégance gracieuse.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

baie
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Les bateaux sont ancrés dans la baie.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

merde
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Le chien a causé un désordre en laissant sa merde par terre.
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 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

accusation
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
Elle a fait une accusation de vol contre son collègue.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

ventre
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Le bébé a donné un coup de pied dans son ventre pendant la grossesse.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

protecteur
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Le chien était considéré comme le protecteur de la famille.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurier
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
L'aventurier a voyagé profondément dans la jungle à la recherche de ruines anciennes.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

espièglerie
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Les enfants étaient pleins d'espièglerie pendant les vacances d'été.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

gardien; tuteur
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
Après la mort de ses parents, son oncle est devenu son tuteur légal et a pris soin d'elle.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

minimal
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
Les dégâts à la voiture étaient minimes après l'accident.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

tangible
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Les avantages de l'exercice sont tangibles et mesurables.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitif; de base; brut; sous-développé; simple
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
La tribu utilise encore des outils primitifs pour chasser et cultiver.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

reporter
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

fabricant
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
Le fabricant produit des voitures pour le marché mondial.
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

effort
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
L'effort pour innover dans le tourisme spatial est ambitieux.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

lame
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
La lame du couteau doit être aiguisée.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

dégoutant / grossier
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Il pensait que la nourriture avait l'air dégoûtante, mais elle avait bon goût.
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

éclipse lunaire
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
Nous avons observé l'éclipse lunaire depuis notre jardin.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

récupération
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Elle se remet encore de la grippe.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakien
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
La culture irakienne est riche et diversifiée.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

sans fin
Meaning
continuing forever; without end
Example
The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.
La pluie sans fin a rendu la journée morose.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

environnement
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Elle s'est rapidement adaptée à son nouvel environnement.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

buffle
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
Le buffle paissait paisiblement dans la prairie.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

exploiter / utiliser
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
La société a été accusée d'exploiter le travail des enfants.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

injuste; incorrecte
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
La punition était injuste pour une infraction mineure.
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 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

exceptionnellement grand; gigantesque
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
Le jet jumbo a été retardé à l'aéroport.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

guerre
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
La guerre moderne implique des technologies avancées et une planification stratégique.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervalle
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
Il y avait un court intervalle entre les deux performances.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

concentration mentale
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
La méditation améliore la concentration mentale et la performance cognitive.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

désirable
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
L'emplacement de la maison était très désirable, avec de superbes vues.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

abattage / massacre
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
L'armée a tué des centaines de soldats ennemis.
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

automatisation
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
L'automatisation augmente l'efficacité et réduit les erreurs dans la production.
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

hostile; agressif; antagoniste;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
L'environnement hostile rendait le travail difficile.
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

pétition
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Ils ont signé une pétition pour améliorer la sécurité routière dans la région.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentellement
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Il a accidentellement fait tomber le verre.
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 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congrès
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Le congrès international sur le changement climatique aura lieu l'année prochaine.
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

inégalité
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
Le thème de l'inégalité est important tout au long de l'histoire.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

perdre
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Les arbres perdent leurs feuilles en automne.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusif / verbal ou physique dommageable
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Elle a quitté son travail à cause de son patron abusif.
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

piment vert
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
Elle a ajouté du piment vert haché à la salade pour plus de piquant.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

législatif
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
Le corps législatif a adopté le nouveau projet de loi sur les impôts.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

pot d'eau
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
Le pot d'eau dans la cuisine était rempli d'eau potable fraîche.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

sauvage; féroce; incivilisé
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
L'attaque sauvage a choqué tout le monde.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

socialiste
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Il est un écrivain socialiste bien connu.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

acide
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
Le citron a un goût acide.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

collision; choc
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
La collision entre deux voitures a causé un important embouteillage.
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

festin; banquet
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
Le festin de mariage comprenait des plats traditionnels des deux cultures familiales.
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 /fluːt/

Flute

flûte
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Il a joué une douce mélodie sur sa flûte.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

bord; limite; seuil
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Elle était sur le point de pleurer.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

vacance; une position ou un espace vide
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
Il y a une vacance pour un ingénieur logiciel dans notre entreprise.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traître
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
L'espion a été étiqueté comme un traître à son pays après avoir été capturé.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

prise
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Elle a inséré la prise dans la prise.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

de manière étrange; de manière inhabituelle
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Elle s'est habillée de manière particulière pour le dîner formel, portant des couleurs vives et des motifs inhabituels.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

rassurer
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
L'enseignant a rassuré les élèves avant l'examen.
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 /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

autobus à deux étages
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
Le bus à deux étages rouge est un symbole célèbre de Londres.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

base de données
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Les détails des clients de l'entreprise sont stockés dans une base de données sécurisée.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

crâne
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Le médecin a soigneusement examiné la radiographie du crâne.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

content
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Elle était contente de sa vie simple.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Comportement mauvais ou inacceptable, surtout chez les enfants ou dans des situations formelles
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
L'étudiant a été puni pour son mauvais comportement en classe.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

grain
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
Le fermier a stocké de grandes quantités de grain dans la grange après la récolte.
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

télescope
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
L'astronome a utilisé un télescope pour observer les planètes lointaines.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

maire
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Le maire a annoncé une nouvelle politique pour améliorer les transports publics.
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

gratte-ciel
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Le nouveau gratte-ciel domine la ligne d'horizon de la ville.
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

agitation; troubles; désordre social ou politique
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
La crise économique a conduit à une agitation sociale généralisée.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

boucle; spirale
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Elle avait de magnifiques boucles naturelles qui encadraient parfaitement son visage.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

mesures
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Les mesures sont cruciales pour évaluer la performance.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

apostrophe
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Vous avez besoin d'une apostrophe dans le mot 'children's'.
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

polir
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Elle doit polir ses chaussures avant l'entretien.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

messager
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
Le messager a remis des plans de bataille importants au commandant.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

être vigilant
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Soyez prudent avec le chien près de la porte.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

tourner
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
La Terre tourne autour de son axe toutes les 24 heures.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

logistique
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
La logistique garantit une livraison ponctuelle.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

élimination
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
L'élimination des déchets est cruciale pour maintenir un environnement propre.
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

persévérer
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
Il persévéra à travers de nombreux échecs avant de réussir.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

détergent
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle marque de détergent pour la lessive.
B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

avion à réaction
Meaning
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
Example
The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.
Le jet a décollé en douceur et a atteint rapidement l'altitude de croisière.