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C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

flatterie; discours flatteur
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Sa flatterie n'a pas pu convaincre qui que ce soit de sa sincérité.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

fleur de stramoine
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
La fleur de stramoine fleurit la nuit avec un parfum doux.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

stupidité
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Sa stupidité a causé beaucoup de problèmes à l'équipe.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

rasage
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Il a acheté une nouvelle crème pour le rasage.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

sous-marin
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Les câbles sous-marins facilitent la communication internationale.
C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

sectoriel
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
Les politiques sectorielles attirent les investissements ciblés.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

fort
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Une défense forte assure la victoire.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

symbiotique
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
La relation entre l'abeille et la fleur est symbiotique.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

expérimenté / assaisonné
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Elle est une enseignante expérimentée avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience.
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

saupoudrer
Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
Elle a saupoudré du sucre sur le gâteau.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statique
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Les idées statiques entravent les progrès.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

submerger
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Les eaux de l'inondation menaçaient de submerger le village.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

arrogance
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Il est entré dans la pièce comme s'il était le propriétaire.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

signification
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
La découverte a une grande importance pour la recherche médicale.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

salaire
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Elle reçoit un bon salaire pour son travail en tant qu'enseignante.
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.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

fente
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Il y avait une petite fente dans le tissu.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sensuel
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Le jardin était rempli de couleurs et de fragrances sensuelles.
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

enflé
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Sa cheville était enflée après s'être foulée pendant la randonnée.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

chaud et humide, attrayant
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
Le temps chaud et humide rendait difficile de se concentrer sur le travail.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

briller
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
Le soleil brillera fortement demain.
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

soutenir
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
L'équipe a travaillé dur pour soutenir leur succès.
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

sombre
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
Ils marchaient à travers la grotte sombre avec des torches.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

sécurité
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
L'entreprise privilégie la sécurité au travail avant tout.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

bouillir de colère
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Elle bouillait de colère après la décision injuste.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

personne ou chose qui commence quelque chose; le premier plat d'un repas
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Le starter du repas était une salade fraîche.
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

subversif
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
Le groupe a été interdit pour ses activités subversives.
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

sauver, économiser
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
Il est important de sauver de l'argent pour les urgences.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

développement durable
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
L'écotourisme contribue au développement durable des communautés locales.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

mots grossiers
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Il a crié un mot grossier quand il s'est frappé le orteil.
C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

la voix féminine ou enfantine la plus haute
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
Elle a chanté magnifiquement dans la gamme soprano pendant le concert.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

une personne occupant une position subordonnée; dans l'armée, un officier subalterne
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
Le subalterne était responsable de la direction d'un petit peloton de soldats.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

ranger / un type d'arbre
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Il a arrangé sa chambre avant l'arrivée des invités.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

ombre
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Nous nous sommes assis sous l'arbre pour un peu d'ombre.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

drap
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
J'ai besoin d'un drap propre pour couvrir le lit.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

flèche
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
La flèche de l'église était visible de loin.
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

étancher la soif
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
Elle a bu de l'eau froide pour étancher sa soif.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

examen minutieux
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
La nouvelle loi est sous examen minutieux par le corps législatif.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

secours
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
La charité a fourni du secours aux victimes des inondations.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

brûler
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
Le feu a brûlé les murs du bâtiment.
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

sensibilité
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
Beaucoup soutiennent que les animaux possèdent la sensibilité.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

suggérable
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Les enfants sont très suggestibles et peuvent croire ce qu'on leur dit.
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

déchiqueter
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
Elle a déchiqueté les vieux documents avant de les jeter.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

football
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
Il aime jouer au football avec ses amis.
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

comparaison
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
Elle a utilisé une comparaison pour décrire ses yeux aussi brillants que des étoiles.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

surintendant
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Le surintendant a visité les salles de classe pour vérifier les progrès.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

renverser
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Les rebelles ont essayé de renverser le gouvernement.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

bronzé
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Le marin avait le visage bronzé après des années sous le soleil.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

ferme; déterminé; inébranlable
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Elle est restée ferme dans son engagement à aider les pauvres.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

étrange
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
C'était étrange de le voir à la fête après tout ce temps.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

éblouissant
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
La vue du sommet de la montagne était absolument éblouissante.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

bonheur
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

souterrain
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
Les sources d'eau souterraines aident à soutenir l'agriculture.
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

honte
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
Il a ressenti une profonde honte pour son comportement malhonnête au travail.
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

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

spurious

faux / frauduleux
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Le rapport était basé sur des affirmations fausses.
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

secouer
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
Le tremblement de terre a secoué le bâtiment.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

s'accroupir
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Il s'est accroupi pour lacer ses chaussures.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

chaussettes
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
J'ai besoin d'acheter de nouvelles chaussettes pour l'hiver.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sincérité
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Sa sincérité en s'excusant était évidente pour tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

superflu
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Sa donation était superflue, bien au-delà de ce que quelqu'un avait demandé.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

sculpteur
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Le sculpteur a passé des mois à créer une belle statue en marbre.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

sixième
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Il a terminé la course à la sixième place.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

sang-froid
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Elle a impressionné tout le monde par son sang-froid pendant l'entretien.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

signature
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Veuillez mettre votre signature au bas du document.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

immersion
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
L'immersion des zones côtières est une préoccupation majeure en raison de l'élévation du niveau de la mer.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

magasin
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
J'ai besoin d'aller au magasin pour acheter des courses.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

écrit long et ennuyeux
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Il a livré un long discours contre la corruption.
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

résumé
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
Elle a écrit un résumé du livre pour sa classe.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

s'efforcer
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Elle s'efforce d'être la meilleure élève de sa classe.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

séquence
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
La séquence de danse a été parfaitement chorégraphiée.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sceller, fermer
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Il a scellé l'enveloppe avant d'envoyer la lettre.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

rationaliser ou augmenter l'efficacité
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
L'entreprise vise à simplifier la production pour réduire les coûts.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

traîneau
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Les enfants étaient excités de monter dans le traîneau à travers le village enneigé.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

têtu; obstiné; entêté
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
L'enfant têtu a refusé de manger ses légumes.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

changer
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
J'ai changé de café à thé.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

sud-est
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
La ville est située au sud-est du pays.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

maîtrise de soi
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Son self-possession pendant la crise était remarquable.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

soumettre
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
L'empire a cherché à soumettre les royaumes voisins.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

sans péché; innocent; pur
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
L'enfant innocent est apparu sans péché dans sa robe blanche pure.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

uniquement
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Il est entièrement responsable de la décision.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

les sept merveilles
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Les sept merveilles du monde reflètent la brillance humaine.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

endurance
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Les coureurs de marathon ont besoin d'une grande endurance pour terminer la course.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

semi-annuel
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
L'entreprise organise une réunion semi-annuelle avec tous les employés.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

secret
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
Le projet a été mené dans un secret total.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

étouffer / asphyxier
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Elle a étouffé le feu avec une couverture.
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

ver à soie
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
Les vers à soie se nourrissent de feuilles de mûrier pour produire de la soie.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sectaire
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
La région a été troublée par la violence sectaire pendant des décennies.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

symboliser
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
La colombe symbolise la paix à travers les cultures.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

simplicité; clarté
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
La beauté du design réside dans sa simplicité.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

supplémentaire; supplémentaire; additionnel
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Les étudiants doivent acheter des livres supplémentaires pour le cours.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

plateau en argent
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Le majordome a apporté le thé sur un plateau en argent.
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

shorts
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
Il portait un short bleu à la plage.
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.
A1 verb /siː/

see

voir
Meaning
to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet
Example
I can see the mountain from here.
Je peux voir la montagne d'ici.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

de seconde zone
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
Le film était divertissant mais clairement de seconde zone comparé à l'original.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

sexe
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Il a été interrogé sur son sexe au cabinet du médecin.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

superfluité
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
La pièce était remplie d'une superfluité de décorations.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

briser
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Le verre se brisera si vous le laissez tomber.
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

relatif à un schéma ou bref
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
L'ingénieur a fourni un diagramme schématique du projet.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

berger
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Le berger guida son troupeau vers le pâturage vert.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

seul
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Elle a décidé de faire une danse solo lors du spectacle de talents.
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

commencer
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
commençons la réunion maintenant.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

supposition
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Son plan était basé sur la supposition que le marché se rétablirait rapidement.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

dépasser
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Sa performance a dépassé toutes les attentes.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

projecteur
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Le chanteur se tenait fièrement sous les projecteurs.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

sérieux; importance
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
La gravité de la situation est devenue claire lorsque le médecin a parlé.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

stipuler
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Le contrat stipule que le paiement doit être effectué dans les 30 jours.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

épineux
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
Le cactus épineux était difficile à manipuler sans gants.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

compatir
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
Je compatis à ta perte.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

technologie durable
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
La technologie durable assure un avenir plus propre.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

épeler
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
Peux-tu épeler ton nom pour moi ?
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

cessation
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
Le bruit a finalement cessé après minuit.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

glissant
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Il a donné une présentation glissante pour impressionner les investisseurs.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

simplifier
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
Le professeur a simplifié l'équation complexe pour les étudiants.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

forme; apparence
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné une forme circulaire parfaite sur la toile.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

supplémentaire
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
La pièce a inclus plusieurs acteurs supplémentaires pour remplir les scènes de fond.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

sec
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Les feuilles sèches se sont effritées sous ses pieds.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

cygne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Le cygne élégant glissa silencieusement sur l'eau.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

supposer
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Elle a supposé qu'il ne viendrait pas à la réunion.