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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.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triomphant; heureux
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
L'équipe était triomphante après avoir remporté le championnat.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

boisson
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Voulez-vous une boisson chaude ou froide avec votre repas?
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

sociable
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
C'est une personne sociable qui aime rencontrer de nouvelles personnes.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuffisant
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Son explication manquait de clarté.
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

voix masculine basse / guitare basse
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
Il a joué de la guitare basse au concert.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

turquoise
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
Elle portait un collier avec une magnifique pierre turquoise.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

toundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Les ours polaires errent à travers la toundra glacée.
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

passionnés de la nature
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
Les passionnés de nature visitent souvent la vallée de Sajek pour sa beauté pittoresque.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

frapper avec la tête, la fin de quelque chose
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
La chèvre a frappé la clôture avec ses cornes.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

reproduction, reproduction
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
Le manuel comprenait un diagramme détaillé de la reproduction humaine.
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

delta
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
Le delta du Nil est l'une des régions les plus fertiles d'Égypte.
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

empreinte carbone
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
Réduire l'empreinte carbone est essentiel pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

flotte
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
La marine a déployé toute sa flotte pour l'exercice.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

biographie
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Je lis une biographie fascinante d'Albert Einstein.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gène
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
La couleur des yeux est influencée par les gènes hérités des parents.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

empathie
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
L'empathie aide les étudiants à se connecter avec la société.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Révolution industrielle
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
La Révolution industrielle a marqué un changement dans les processus de production.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

vol d'informations par fraude
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Les e-mails de phishing trompent souvent les gens pour qu'ils révèlent leurs mots de passe.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

savant
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
C’est une savante avec une connaissance approfondie de l’histoire.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

meurtrier
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
Le meurtrier a été capturé par la police en quelques heures.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

habitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Les scientifiques imaginent des habitats sur la Lune.
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

hérisson
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
Le hérisson s'est roulé en boule quand il s'est senti menacé.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

réserver
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Je veux réserver une table pour le dîner.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

atteint
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La région a atteint des progrès remarquables.
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

ventiler / ouverture permettant à l'air ou au gaz de passer
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
Elle a exprimé sa frustration après la longue réunion.
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

cosmétique
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle crème cosmétique pour sa peau.
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

hocher la tête
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
Elle a hoché la tête en signe d'accord avec la proposition.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

charte / location
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
La société a décidé de louer un bus pour le voyage.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dodue ou ronde
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Le chat était dodu et bien nourri.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

liquide
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
Les mouvements fluides de l'artiste ont impressionné le public.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanique
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Elle travaille au jardin botanique.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

affectueux; tendre; aimant; montrant de l'affection
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Elle est très affectueuse envers ses enfants.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

écho; réverbération
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Sa voix a créé un écho clair dans la cathédrale vide.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

innombrable
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Il y a des étoiles innombrables dans le ciel.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

désapprouver
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
Beaucoup de parents désapprouvent de fumer.
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

poinçon
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
Le charpentier a utilisé un poinçon pour faire des trous dans le cuir.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

enfantin; innocent et confiant; pur et simple
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Elle a conservé une étonnement enfantin pour le monde autour d'elle.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

hésiter
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
N'hésitez pas à demander de l'aide.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

perturbation; trouble; dérangement
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
La musique forte a créé une perturbation qui a dérangé tous les voisins.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

trompeur
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Les apparences peuvent être trompeuses.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

exceptionnel
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
Le talent exceptionnel stimule l'innovation.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

critère
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
L'honnêteté est un critère important pour ce travail.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

pic-vert
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
Le pic-vert a frappé contre le chêne.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

mal informé
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
La décision a été prise par un comité mal informé.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

abondance
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
L'abondance de légumes en hiver est remarquable.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

coriandre
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Les feuilles fraîches de coriandre sont saupoudrées sur le curry.
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

rougir
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
Elle rougit lorsqu'il lui fait un compliment.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

bannir
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Le roi a banni le traître du royaume.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palestinien
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
Le peuple palestinien a un riche héritage culturel.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

friction
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Il y avait de la friction entre les deux départements concernant l'allocation des ressources.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Elle a posé la serviette sur ses genoux avant de commencer le dîner.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

décourageant
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
Les mots décourageants de l'entraîneur ont affecté le moral de l'équipe.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

définition des normes et analyse comparative
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Les entreprises utilisent le benchmarking pour évaluer leur performance.
B2 noun /er/

Heir

héritier
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
Le jeune prince était le véritable héritier du trône et deviendrait un jour roi.
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 /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

gêne
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Son visage est devenu rouge de gêne après l'erreur.
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

exploitation
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
L'exploitation des ressources marines a causé des dommages importants.
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

activement
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
Il est activement impliqué dans les services communautaires.
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.
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumental
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
Les enfants peuvent être instrumentaux dans la construction d'une société meilleure.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

canapé
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
La famille s'est réunie sur le canapé pour regarder un film.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

particule
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Les particules de poussière flottaient dans l'air près de la fenêtre.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

de première main; directement
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
J'ai vécu le tremblement de terre de première main.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

méchanceté
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Sa méchanceté a profondément blessé ses sentiments.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

excursion
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Ils ont fait une belle excursion à la plage le week-end dernier.
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 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilité
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
La responsabilité est essentielle pour maintenir la confiance dans tout système.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

défenseur
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
Le défenseur a bloqué le tir et a sauvé le but.
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

chevauchement
Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
Les deux réunions se chevauchent d'une heure.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

toile
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
L'artiste a préparé une toile pour sa nouvelle peinture.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

élever, soulever, augmenter à un niveau plus important ou impressionnant
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Un bon leadership peut élever la performance de l'équipe.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proclamer
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Le président a proclamé un jour national de deuil.
B2 noun θrets

threats

menaces
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
Les menaces à la sécurité alimentaire augmentent à l'échelle mondiale.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginaire; fictif; irréel
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
L'enfant avait un ami imaginaire avec lequel elle parlait tous les jours.
B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

unité
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
L'unité entre les gens a conduit à la victoire.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

cargaison
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
Le navire était chargé de cargaison précieuse.
B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

porte-manteau
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
Elle a accroché son manteau sur le porte-manteau près de la porte.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

stockage
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
L'entrepôt offre beaucoup d'espace de stockage.
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

commissaire
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
Le commissaire de police a informé les médias à propos de l'incident.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

non développé; immature; primitif
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
Le terrain non développé a été ensuite transformé en un parc.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

ligne directrice
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
L'entreprise a émis de nouvelles lignes directrices pour la sécurité des employés.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

un tiers
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Un tiers de la classe était absent aujourd'hui.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

pare-chocs
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
Le fermier a célébré une récolte exceptionnelle cette année.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

nommer
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
Le conseil nommera un nouveau directeur.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

imprévisible
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
Le climat de cette région est très imprévisible.
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 verb /doʊz/

doze

somnoler
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
Il s'est endormi en lisant le livre.
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

arrière
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
Les enfants ont glissé sur la colline sur leur arrière.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

déduction
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Sa déduction à partir des preuves était correcte.
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

sommeil de qualité
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
Le sommeil de qualité améliore la fonction cognitive et la santé en général.
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

masculin
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Il a une voix profonde et masculine.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

cracher
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Il a craché par terre en colère.
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

bactérie
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Les bactéries spécialisées aident à la décomposition des déchets.
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

démuni; pauvre; nécessiteux
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
La charité aide les familles nécessiteuses pendant l'hiver.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolique
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
La colombe est symbolique de la paix et de la liberté.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

foin
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Les vaches mangeaient de la foin dans la grange.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajuster
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Nous devons ajuster légèrement le design.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

garde-manger
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Elle a rempli le garde-manger de provisions fraîches pour la semaine.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

soulagé
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Elle s'est sentie soulagée après avoir entendu la bonne nouvelle.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

bonheur
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

insécuritaire
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Elle se sentait insécure par rapport à sa performance dans l'examen.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorance
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Son ignorance des compétences informatiques de base a rendu difficile pour lui de trouver un emploi.
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

laitue
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
Elle a ajouté de la laitue fraîche au sandwich.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

mémorable
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Les événements mémorables inspirent des générations.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

épidémie
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Il y a eu une épidémie de grippe dans la ville.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

épais / robuste
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
L'homme épais a soulevé la boîte lourde avec facilité.
B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

bavard
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
Mon voisin bavard aime discuter de tout.
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

inclinaison; tendance
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
Elle a une inclinaison naturelle pour la musique et l'art.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

perturbateur, déstabilisant
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
La déforestation a un effet perturbateur sur la faune.
B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

bouton
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
Elle était gênée par le bouton sur son front.
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

marcher
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
Ne marche pas sur les fleurs.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

embrasser
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
Elle a embrassé son amie à l'aéroport.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

gloire; honneur; splendeur
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
L'athlète s'est réjoui de la gloire de remporter la médaille d'or olympique.
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

lourdement; intensément
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
Il a plu lourdement toute la nuit.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

lutter
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
De nombreuses régions luttent pour se remettre de la crise économique.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

doucement ou calmement
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Elle parla doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

conditions climatiques
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Des conditions climatiques spécifiques sont nécessaires pour les chutes de neige.
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

poupée / personne stupide
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
Le tailleur a utilisé une poupée pour exposer la robe.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

réalisateur
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
C'est un réalisateur très connu dans l'industrie.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

justification
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Il n'y a aucune justification pour un tel comportement grossier.