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 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 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

confiserie

Meaning

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

Example

The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.

Les enfants ont apprécié les sucreries traditionnelles pendant le festival.

C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

carpe argentée

Meaning

a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food

Example

Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.

La carpe argentée est largement cultivée dans les fermes piscicoles à travers l’Asie.

B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

dépensé, épuisé

Meaning

Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.

Example

She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.

Elle a dépensé toute son énergie pour se préparer à l'examen.

B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

surprenamment

Meaning

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

Example

Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.

Surprenamment, elle a terminé tout le projet en un jour.

A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

suggérer

Meaning

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

Example

He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.

Il a suggéré d'aller au nouveau restaurant pour le dîner.

C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

sceptique

Meaning

A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.

Example

The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.

Le scientifique était sceptique des théories sans preuve solide.

C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

rigueur

Meaning

the quality of being strict, precise, or severe

Example

The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.

La rigueur des nouvelles règles a surpris tout le monde.

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

un dispositif métallique avec une hélice; fixer ou serrer quelque chose avec une vis

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

Il a vissé l'étagère au mur fermement.

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satirique

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

Le roman adopte un point de vue satirique sur la vie urbaine.

B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

écureuil

Meaning

a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail

Example

The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.

L'écureuil a ramassé des noix pour l'hiver.

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

superajouter

Meaning

to add something to what has already been added

Example

The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.

L'auteur a choisi de superajouter un nouveau chapitre à l'édition révisée.

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 verb /sɪp/

sip

siroter

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

Elle a siroté son thé lentement en lisant le journal.

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatique

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

Les plongeurs ont exploré le système de grottes subaquatiques remplies de poissons rares.

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.

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 sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

relatif aux vêtements ou au style vestimentaire

Meaning

Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.

Example

His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.

Ses choix sartoriaux étaient toujours à la mode et admirés.

C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

moraliste et hypocrite

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

Il a fait un discours moraliste sur l'honnêteté alors qu'il était lui-même corrompu.

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

escouade

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

L'équipe de football s'est entraînée durement avant le match de championnat.

B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

espionner

Meaning

to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country

Example

He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.

Il a été pris en flagrant délit d'espionnage sur son voisin à travers la fenêtre.

B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

frotter

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

Se frotter les yeux de manière excessive est nuisible.

A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

réussi; prospère; victorieux

Meaning

having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous

Example

She was successful in her career as a doctor.

Elle a réussi dans sa carrière de médecin.

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.

C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

mépriser

Meaning

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

Example

He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.

Il s'est senti blessé lorsque son invitation a été méprisée.

B1 verb /splɪt/

split

diviser

Meaning

to divide or separate into parts or groups

Example

He split the log in two with an axe.

Il a fendu le tronc en deux avec une hache.

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

rayons / parlé

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

Le rayon de la bicyclette était tordu après l'accident.

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

soi-disant

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

Il est soi-disant le meilleur joueur de l'équipe.

A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

supposer

Meaning

to assume or believe something is true without proof

Example

I suppose she will be here soon.

Je suppose qu'elle sera ici bientôt.

C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

séduction; tentation

Meaning

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

Example

He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.

Il est tombé victime de la séduction de l'argent facile.

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.

C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

chaîner

Meaning

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

Example

Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.

Les anciennes régulations enchaînent les petites entreprises et ralentissent l'innovation.

C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

existant ou opérant sous le seuil de la conscience, perçu ou affectant l'esprit de quelqu'un sans qu'il en soit conscient

Meaning

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

Example

Advertisements often have subliminal messages.

Les publicités contiennent souvent des messages subliminaux.

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.

A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

phrase; peine

Meaning

A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.

Example

The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.

Le juge lui a donné une sentence de cinq ans de prison.

C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

suffisance

Meaning

The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.

Example

The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.

La suffisance de l'approvisionnement alimentaire est essentielle pour la survie.

C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

tache

Meaning

A very small spot, mark, or particle.

Example

There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.

Il y avait une petite tache de poussière sur la table en verre.

C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

usé / vieilli

Meaning

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

Example

The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.

Les chaussures shopworn ont été vendues à prix réduit.

C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

regard oblique

Meaning

Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.

Example

She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.

Elle lui lança un regard oblique à travers la pièce.

B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

spécialiste

Meaning

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

Example

She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.

Elle a consulté un spécialiste du cœur à propos de son état.

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonnière

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

De nombreuses entreprises embauchent des travailleurs saisonniers pendant les vacances.

C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

sécréter

Meaning

to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ

Example

The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

Le pancréas sécrète de l'insuline pour réguler le taux de sucre dans le sang.

B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

installation

Meaning

an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared

Example

The setup of the event took hours to complete.

L'installation de l'événement a pris des heures à compléter.

A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

affaires

Meaning

a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable

Example

She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.

Elle a mis toutes ses affaires dans la valise.

B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

Meaning

A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.

Shakespeare a écrit de nombreux sonnets célèbres sur l'amour et la beauté.

A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

peau

Meaning

the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable

Example

Her skin was soft and smooth.

Sa peau était douce et lisse.

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

éclat

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

Il s'est coupé le doigt avec un éclat de verre.

B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

grave

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

Sans action, les impacts du changement climatique deviendront graves.

B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

pente; terrain incliné

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

Nous avons monté la pente raide de la montagne.

C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

centre sensoriel

Meaning

The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.

Example

The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.

Le sensorium du patient était brouillé après l'accident.

B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

gronder

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

Le professeur a grondé les étudiants pour leur retard.

A1 verb /spik/

speak

parler

Meaning

to say words; to communicate verbally

Example

She can speak three languages fluently.

Elle peut parler couramment trois langues.

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

séparable

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

Les deux problèmes sont séparables et doivent être discutés indépendamment.

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

sensibilisation

Meaning

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

Example

The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.

Le médecin a averti de la sensibilisation causée par une exposition répétée aux produits chimiques.

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

charognard / collecteur de déchets

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

Les vautours sont des scavengers naturels qui nettoient l'environnement.

C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

la possession d'actifs supérieurs aux passifs; capacité à rembourser les dettes

Meaning

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Example

The company's solvency improved after restructuring.

La solvabilité de l'entreprise s'est améliorée après la restructuration.

B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

survivre

Meaning

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Example

He managed to survive the storm.

Il a réussi à survivre à la tempête.

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

endroit

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

J'ai trouvé un excellent endroit pour un pique-nique dans le parc.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

emploi facile

Meaning

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

Example

He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.

Il a obtenu un emploi facile à l'université en récompense de sa loyauté.

B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

sweat-shirt

Meaning

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

Example

He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.

Il portait un sweat gris en faisant son jogging dans le parc.

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.

B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

naviguer avec des voiles

Meaning

to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power

Example

They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.

Ils ont navigué à travers l'océan Atlantique l'été dernier.

A1 noun /speɪs/

space

espace

Meaning

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Example

Space exploration expands human knowledge.

L'exploration de l'espace élargit les connaissances humaines.

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

faux

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

Le fermier a aiguisé sa faux avant de récolter le blé.

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

sophistiqué

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

Les designs sophistiqués améliorent l'esthétique.

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

gravement

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

Le patient a été gravement blessé dans l'accident.

C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

passoire

Meaning

a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting

Example

She used a sieve to strain the pasta.

Elle a utilisé une passoire pour filtrer les pâtes.

B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

trottoir

Meaning

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.

Example

Children were playing on the sidewalk.

Les enfants jouaient sur le trottoir.

C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnité de licenciement

Meaning

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

Example

The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.

L'entreprise lui a offert une indemnité de licenciement après la fin de son emploi.

C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo

Meaning

a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo

Example

The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.

Le shadok est le plus grand fruit agrume du monde.

C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

escroc

Meaning

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

Example

The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.

L'homme d'affaires a été exposé comme un escroc qui trompait les clients.

C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

stoïcisme

Meaning

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Example

His stoicism during hardship was admirable.

Son stoïcisme pendant les épreuves était admirable.

C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

séraphin

Meaning

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

Example

The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.

Le vitrail représentait un séraphin avec des ailes déployées.

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

poignarder

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

Il a été poignardé dans le dos pendant l'altercation.

C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

inciter / encourager

Meaning

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

Example

The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.

Les éloges du professeur l'ont incité à étudier plus dur.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

stratifié / stratifiée

Meaning

arranged or classified in layers or strata

Example

Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.

La société du passé était fortement stratifiée en fonction de la classe et de la richesse.

C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

entorse

Meaning

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

Example

She sprained her ankle while running in the park.

Elle s'est foulé la cheville en courant dans le parc.

B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

section; portion; segment

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

L'orange a été divisée en huit segments.

C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

synchroniser

Meaning

To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

Example

The dancers need to synchronize their movements.

Les danseurs doivent synchroniser leurs mouvements.

C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

son aigu

Meaning

High-pitched and piercing in sound.

Example

The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.

Le sifflement aigu a surpris tout le monde dans la pièce.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

salutaire

Meaning

Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.

Example

The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.

L'accident a été un rappel salutaire de conduire prudemment.

B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

crier

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

Example

She screamed when she saw the spider.

Elle a crié quand elle a vu l'araignée.

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

étouffer

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

Il a étouffé un rire pendant la réunion sérieuse.

C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

intensification de la tempête

Meaning

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

Example

Storm intensification is linked to climate change.

L'intensification de la tempête est liée au changement climatique.

A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

montrer

Meaning

to display or present something to others; to make visible

Example

Can you show me the way to the station?

Pouvez-vous me montrer le chemin vers la station ?

B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

strict; exige le respect exact des règles

Meaning

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

Le professeur est très strict concernant les délais des devoirs.

C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

incomplet

Meaning

not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe

Example

The details of the project were still sketchy.

Les détails du projet étaient encore incomplets.

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

stupeur, étourdir

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

La nouvelle de sa démission soudaine a stupéfié tout le monde.

B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

transpiration

Meaning

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

Example

After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.

Après avoir couru pendant une heure, il était couvert de transpiration.

C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

synergiser, combiner de manière à améliorer l'efficacité.

Meaning

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

Example

The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.

Les départements doivent synergie pour améliorer l'efficacité.

C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

lancer, suspendre

Meaning

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

Example

He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.

Il a jeté son sac par-dessus son épaule avant de partir.

C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

pleurer ou se plaindre d'une manière faible ou agaçante

Meaning

to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way

Example

He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.

Il a commencé à pleurer quand il n'a pas obtenu ce qu'il voulait.

C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

solliciteux

Meaning

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

Example

She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.

Elle était toujours préoccupée par le bien-être de ses étudiants.

C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

personne exigeante sur les règles

Meaning

a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior

Example

He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.

Il est très strict sur la ponctualité et ne tolère pas les retards.

A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

tristesse, chagrin, douleur

Meaning

feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief

Example

Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.

Sa tristesse était évidente après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

bêche

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

coller

Meaning

to adhere or attach something to a surface

Example

The glue will stick to the paper.

La colle collera au papier.

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.

A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

plusieurs

Meaning

more than one but not many; a few

Example

Several people attended the meeting yesterday.

Plusieurs personnes ont assisté à la réunion hier.

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

raide, excessif

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

Les randonneurs ont grimpé un sentier raide de montagne.

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

sismique

Meaning

Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.

Example

The region is known for its seismic activity.

La région est connue pour son activité sismique.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

symptômes

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

La fièvre et la toux sont des symptômes courants de la grippe.

C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

soumettre

Meaning

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

Example

The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.

L'armée a pu soumettre la rébellion rapidement.

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

piège

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

Le chasseur a mis un piège pour attraper des lapins.

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

impudique

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

Le politicien sans honte a refusé de s'excuser pour ses erreurs.

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilité

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

Sa sensibilité artistique lui a permis d'apprécier les détails fins des peintures.

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

responsabilité sociale

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

La responsabilité sociale doit faire partie du programme éducatif.

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

une longue et étroite bande de tissu, papier, plastique ou autre matériau

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

Elle a arraché une bande de papier du cahier.

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

serpentin

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

La route suivait un chemin serpentin à travers les montagnes.

C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

avare

Meaning

a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser

Example

The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.

Le propriétaire était tellement avare qu'il n'a jamais réparé quoi que ce soit.

B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

sociologie

Meaning

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

Example

She is studying sociology at university.

Elle étudie la sociologie à l'université.