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C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

bagarre
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
Deux joueurs se sont battus sur le terrain après la faute.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

composition musicale (avec un thème récurrent)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
Le pianiste a terminé le récital par un rondo animé.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

collectionneur
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Il est un collectionneur de timbres avec des milliers d'articles rares.
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

démolition
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
La démolition de l'ancienne usine a pris plusieurs semaines.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

jardin
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Elle a passé sa matinée à s'occuper des roses dans son beau jardin.
A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

régulier
Meaning
happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent
Example
She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.
Elle fait de l'exercice régulièrement tous les matins à 6 heures.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

panier
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
Elle a porté les pommes dans un panier.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

lourd et lent
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
Le cours lourd et lent rendait difficile pour les étudiants de rester éveillés.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

propulsif
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
La force propulsive de la fusée l'a soulevée du sol.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

annexer
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
L'empire a annexé le royaume voisin après la guerre.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

réintégrer
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
L'entreprise a décidé de réintégrer l'employé suspendu.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

somnolent
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
Le cours somnolent a fait dormir la moitié de la classe.
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

surpâturage
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
Le surpâturage conduit à l'érosion des sols et à la perte de biodiversité.
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

le plus élevé
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
La sécurité de sa famille était la priorité dans son esprit pendant la crise.
B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

émotionnel
Meaning
Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
Example
Visiting the burial site made him emotional.
Visiter le site de sépulture l'a rendu émotionnel.
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

timide; réservé
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
L'étudiant timide parlait rarement en classe.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

fatigant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
La longue conférence était fatigante et répétitive.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

améliorer, perfectionner
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Les nouvelles politiques sont conçues pour améliorer les conditions de vie.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

poulain
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
Le fermier a entraîné le jeune poulain à accepter une selle.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

impénétrable
Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
La forêt dense était presque impénétrable.
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

de
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
Elle est venue de Dhaka pour visiter sa famille.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

fait délibérément
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Ses actions délibérées ont montré une grande attention et réflexion.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

comestible
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
Le panier de pique-nique était plein de délicieuses comestibles.
A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

forêts
Meaning
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
Example
Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.
Les forêts fournissent un abri et de la nourriture pour les papillons.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

précieux; important
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
Le tableau est très précieux et vaut des millions.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

improductif; inefficace
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
La réunion était improductive et a gaspillé le temps de tout le monde.
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

hygiénique
Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
Maintenir des conditions hygiéniques dans les hôpitaux est crucial.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

intrusion non autorisée
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
L'entreprise a détecté une intrusion dans son serveur.
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

majestueux
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
Les majestueuses montagnes de l'Himalaya se dressent haut contre le ciel.
C1 verb /fret/

fret

s'inquiéter
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
Ne t'inquiète pas pour les résultats de l'examen.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

interdictionniste
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
L'interdictionniste a mené une campagne contre la vente d'alcool dans la ville.
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanent; immuable
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
Le tatouage est une marque permanente sur sa peau.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

rationaliser
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Il a essayé de rationaliser son erreur en blâmant le système.
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

jacquier vert
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
Le jacquier vert est souvent utilisé dans les currys et les ragoûts.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

unique
Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
Elle a acheté un seul billet pour le concert.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

irréprochable
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Elle est connue pour son honnêteté irréprochable.
C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

petite île
Meaning
A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.
Example
They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.
Ils ont passé leur lune de miel sur une belle île tropicale.
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

vocal
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
Elle était très vocale à propos de son mécontentement.
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.
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

conjecture
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
La conjecture du scientifique a ensuite été prouvée juste.
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

annuellement
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
L'entreprise organise une réunion générale annuellement.
A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

utile; pratique
Meaning
having a beneficial purpose; practical
Example
This tool is very useful for fixing problems.
Cet outil est très utile pour résoudre des problèmes.
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

déposer
Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
Les rebelles ont réussi à déposer le dictateur après des années de troubles.
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

canon
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
Le livre est désormais considéré comme faisant partie du canon littéraire.
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

régime prescrit pour le traitement, le mode de vie ou le régime alimentaire dans le but de promouvoir ou restaurer la santé
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
Un régime strict d'exercices améliore la condition physique générale.
B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

compagnon
Meaning
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
Example
He was my companion during the long journey.
Il a été mon compagnon pendant le long voyage.
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

enveloppe
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
Elle a mis un manteau chaud avant de sortir.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imparfaitible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Certaines qualités humaines sont considérées comme imparfaitibles.
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

paralysie
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
L'accident l'a laissé avec une paralysie dans les jambes.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

choses opposées
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
La liberté et l'esclavage sont des contraires dans tous les sens.
B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

notion
Meaning
a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
Example
She had a strange notion that someone was following her.
Elle avait une étrange notion que quelqu'un la suivait.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

nouveau riche
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
Il a été vu comme un parvenu qui manquait de raffinement malgré sa richesse.
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

tourbillon
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
Le canoë a été pris dans un tourbillon près des rochers.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

pincer
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
Le vent froid m’a pincé le visage.
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

chauviniste
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
Son attitude chauviniste a aliéné beaucoup de ses collègues féminines.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

mer
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Nous sommes allés nager dans la mer.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

composition
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
Sa composition a remporté le premier prix au concours.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

antiquée
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
Le bureau utilise toujours un système de classement antiquité.
A1 verb /rʌn/

run

courir
Meaning
to move quickly on foot; to operate or function
Example
I run every morning for exercise.
Je cours tous les matins pour faire de l'exercice.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

omnipotence
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
De nombreuses religions décrivent l'omnipotence de Dieu comme absolue.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

divorcé
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
Elle est divorcée depuis cinq ans.
C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

effondrement de l'écosystème
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
La déforestation incontrôlée peut conduire à l'effondrement de l'écosystème.
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

Action de Grâce
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
Nous avons passé le dîner de Thanksgiving avec notre famille.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

culminer
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Des années de travail acharné ont culminé en son succès.
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

bref
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
Sa réponse brève rendit tout le monde mal à l'aise.
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

photographie
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
Elle a étudié la photographie à l'université.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

juger à l'avance
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
Il est injuste de juger quelqu'un sans connaître les faits.
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

défi
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
La pollution plastique représente un défi important pour la santé mondiale.
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

tourner dans le chaos
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
La ville a été plongée dans le chaos après la panne soudaine.
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

expliquer
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
Le professeur a essayé d'expliquer la théorie de la relativité à ses étudiants.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

irrévocable
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
Elle a pris une décision irrévocable de quitter l'entreprise.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

colosse
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
L'entreprise est devenue un colosse corporatif.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

cataclysmique
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
La guerre a eu des effets cataclysmiques sur l'économie du pays.
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.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

aussi
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
Elle chante magnifiquement et joue aussi de la guitare.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

relation
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
L'enseignant a établi un fort rapport avec ses élèves.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

lié; associé
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Ces deux problèmes sont étroitement liés l'un à l'autre.
C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

épuiser
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
La longue guerre a épuisé les ressources du pays.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

hors service; défectueux
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
L'ancien ordinateur est devenu hors service après la panne du système.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

plombier
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
Le plombier a réparé le tuyau qui fuyait dans la cuisine.
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

soulever
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
Il a soulevé la boîte lourde avec effort.
B1 adjective /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

United

unis; ensemble; d'accord
Meaning
joined together for a common purpose; in agreement
Example
The team was united in their goal to win.
L'équipe était unie dans son objectif de gagner.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

inverser
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
Il a inversé le verre pour laisser l'eau s'écouler.
A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

bonheur
Meaning
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
Example
She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

bracelet
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Elle a reçu un bracelet en or comme cadeau d'anniversaire.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

évaluer
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
Le professeur évaluera les projets des élèves demain.
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

facile; superficiel; manquant de profondeur
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
Son explication facile n'a pas abordé le vrai problème.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

faveur
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
Elle lui a demandé une petite faveur.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Les changements climatiques hivernaux sont perceptibles dans les zones rurales.
A2 verb ɜrn

earn

gagner
Meaning
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
Example
Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.
Les actifs vous aident à gagner de l'argent même pendant que vous dormez.
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

vers
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
Il court vers le parc.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

prétendre
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
Le document prétend être un rapport officiel du gouvernement.
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

cortège funèbre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Un cortège de pleureurs a suivi le corbillard jusqu'au cimetière.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

suburbain
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Ils ont acheté une maison dans un quartier suburbain calme.
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.
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

athéisme
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Il a déclaré son athéisme ouvertement malgré la pression sociale.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

bigame
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
L'homme a été arrêté pour être un bigame.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

statu quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Le gouvernement a décidé de maintenir le statu quo jusqu'à un examen ultérieur.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

redoutable
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
Elle était une leader redoutable qui commandait le respect de tous.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

épicurien
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
Le chef a préparé un festin épicurien pour les invités.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

sciure
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
Le sol était couvert de sciure provenant du travail de menuiserie.
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

triple, son aigu
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise ont triplé en seulement deux ans.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

couper
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Les travailleurs ont coupé des bûches pour construire la cabane.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

inestimable; de valeur incommensurable
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Les bijoux antiques de sa grand-mère sont absolument inestimables.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

associé
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
Elle est étroitement associée aux mouvements environnementaux.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

beaucoup
Meaning
a large amount or degree of something
Example
She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.
Elle n'a pas beaucoup de temps pour terminer le projet.
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

renoncer
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
Elle a renoncé à sa citoyenneté pour s'installer définitivement à l'étranger.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

étagère
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
J'ai posé les livres sur l'étagère près de la fenêtre.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

atrocement
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
Le service du restaurant était atrocement lent.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

tout le monde
Meaning
all people; everyone
Example
Everybody enjoyed the party.
Tout le monde a apprécié la fête.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

terrestre / simple
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
Le plat avait une saveur riche et terreuse provenant des champignons.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

religieux; dévot; spirituel; lié à la religion;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.
Il vient d'une famille très religieuse.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

jeune fille
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Le vieil homme a salué la petite fille chaleureusement.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

épuiser
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
Le long voyage a épuisé les enfants.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

premiers secours
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Il a donné les premiers secours au cycliste blessé avant l'arrivée de l'ambulance.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuel
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
C'est un processus manuel qui nécessite une attention particulière.
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

entrée
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
L'entrée principale du bâtiment était décorée de magnifiques fleurs.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

bonheur
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

dérouté
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
Il avait l'air dérouté après avoir entendu les instructions complexes.
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 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

incontrôlé
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
L'incendie de forêt s'est propagé de manière incontrôlée, causant des dommages étendus.