B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

série; consécutif

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

Le tueur en série a enfin été capturé après des années d'enquête.

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

La multiplication est une opération fondamentale en mathématiques.

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

réforme

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

La réforme du système éducatif était une priorité.

B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

bombardement

Meaning

an attack using bombs or explosives

Example

The city was devastated by the bombing.

La ville a été dévastée par le bombardement.

B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

favoriser

Meaning

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

Example

The program aims to foster creativity in young students.

Le programme vise à favoriser la créativité chez les jeunes étudiants.

B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

brut

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

Le pétrole brut est transformé en carburant et en produits chimiques.

B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

catholicisme

Meaning

The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.

Le catholicisme a une longue histoire et de riches traditions.

B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

biodiversité

Meaning

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Example

Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.

Les forêts tropicales abritent une grande biodiversité.

B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascendre

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

Les grimpeurs vont ascendre la montagne à l'aube.

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

calculé

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

Son mouvement calculé lui a donné un avantage sur ses concurrents.

B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

carbone

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

Les émissions de carbone doivent être contrôlées.

B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

amendement

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

L'amendement n'a pas été soutenu.

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

viable, faisable

Meaning

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

Example

A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.

Une solution viable est nécessaire pour réussir à long terme.

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilité

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

La stabilité politique est essentielle pour la croissance économique.

B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

en cours

Meaning

continuing; still in progress

Example

The ongoing project will finish next month.

Le projet en cours sera terminé le mois prochain.

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

négliger

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

Ne négligez pas votre santé pendant vos études.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

excentrique

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

L'artiste était connu pour son style excentrique.

B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

équilibré

Meaning

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

Example

Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.

Rester grounded pendant les situations difficiles aide à la résilience.

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

égratigner, gratter

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

Il s'est éraflé le genou en jouant au football.

B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

orphelin

Meaning

a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support

Example

The orphan was adopted by a loving family.

L'orphelin a été adopté par une famille aimante.

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

gardien; tuteur

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

Après la mort de ses parents, son oncle est devenu son tuteur légal et a pris soin d'elle.

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

spectaculaire

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

Le lancement du vaisseau spatial a été un événement spectaculaire.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuellement

Meaning

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

Example

The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.

Le film a été jugé trop sexuellement explicite pour un jeune public.

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

deuil

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

La famille est en deuil pour leur grand-mère.

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

sans interruption

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

Un processus de paiement sans interruption améliore la satisfaction des utilisateurs.

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 ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

régions tropicales

Meaning

Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.

Example

Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.

Le Bangladesh est situé dans les régions tropicales.

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

différencier

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

Il est important de différencier les faits des opinions.

B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

température optimale

Meaning

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

Example

Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.

L'hiver fournit la température optimale pour l'agriculture.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

favorable

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

Les conditions météorologiques étaient favorables pour l'événement en plein air.

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

praticien

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

Elle est une praticienne médicale qualifiée.

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

récolte

Meaning

the process or period of gathering crops

Example

Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.

Les fermiers sont occupés pendant la saison des récoltes de riz.

B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

Meaning

The process or state of being left out or denied access.

Example

The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.

La politique a conduit à l'exclusion de certains groupes.

B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

articuler

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

Elle a pu articuler ses idées pendant la réunion.

B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insulter

Meaning

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

Example

He felt insulted by her rude comments.

Il s'est senti insulté par ses commentaires impolis.

B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

premier ministre / principal

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

Le premier ministre français a adressé la nation.

B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirectement

Meaning

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

Example

The policy affected small businesses indirectly.

La politique a affecté indirectement les petites entreprises.

B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

réticent; hésitant; réticent à faire quelque chose;

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

Elle était réticente à partager ses informations personnelles.

B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

orang-outang

Meaning

a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra

Example

The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.

L'orang-outang se balance gracieusement à travers la canopée de la forêt.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

réactif

Meaning

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

Example

The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.

Le site web est très réactif et se charge rapidement sur tous les appareils.

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

rapidement

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

L'entreprise se développe rapidement sur de nouveaux marchés.

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

délibérément

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

Les actions ont été délibérément planifiées pour causer des torts.

B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

de haut niveau

Meaning

having a lot of attention or public notice

Example

The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.

Le PDG a assisté à une conférence de haut niveau à New York.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

indécis; incertain

Meaning

not having made a decision; uncertain

Example

She was undecided about which college to attend.

Elle était indécise sur quel collège fréquenter.

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

pèlerin; voyageur

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

Le pèlerin a marché pendant des jours pour atteindre le sanctuaire sacré.

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

attentif; vigilant; alerte

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

L'étudiant attentif écoutait attentivement chaque mot que le professeur disait.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

charitable; généreux; bienveillant

Meaning

generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness

Example

She is known for her charitable work in the community.

Elle est connue pour son travail charitable dans la communauté.

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

inquiétant; préoccupant

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

Les notes en baisse de l'étudiant étaient inquiétantes pour ses parents.

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

épopée

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

L'Iliade est l'un des plus célèbres épopées de la littérature mondiale.

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

renforcer

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

La communication peut renforcer les liens entre les personnes.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

couvert de savon; mousseux

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

Les assiettes étaient toujours savonneuses après le lavage.

B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

fouetter

Meaning

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

Example

The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.

L'entraîneur a fouetté le cheval pour le faire courir plus vite.

B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

actionnaire

Meaning

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

Example

Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.

Chaque actionnaire a le droit de voter lors de l'assemblée générale annuelle.

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

applaudir

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

Le public a applaudi la performance.

B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

orge

Meaning

a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed

Example

The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.

Le fermier a récolté de l'orge de ses champs en automne.

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

imitation; copie; réplique

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

son imitation de l'acteur célèbre était tellement bonne que tout le monde a éclaté de rire.

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

aéré

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

Le nouvel appartement est lumineux et aéré.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

décence

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

Elle a eu la décence de s'excuser immédiatement pour son erreur.

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

tromperie

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

La tromperie du magicien a stupéfié le public avec des tours apparemment impossibles.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

surcharger

Meaning

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

Example

Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.

Ne surchargez pas la machine à laver sinon elle pourrait se casser.

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

irritable; facilement en colère

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

Elle est devenue irritable lorsque le trafic l'a rendue en retard pour la réunion.

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

horreur; peur intense; dégoût

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

Les survivants ont décrit l'horreur du tremblement de terre qui a détruit leur village entier.

B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

aliments transformés

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

La consommation excessive d'aliments transformés entraîne des problèmes de santé.

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

expirer

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

Elle a lentement exhalé après avoir retenu sa respiration.

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

imposé

Meaning

forced something to be accepted or put in place

Example

The government imposed new regulations on the industry.

Le gouvernement a imposé de nouvelles régulations sur l'industrie.

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

cabriolet, voiture avec toit rabattable

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

Elle a conduit sa nouvelle voiture décapotable sur la route côtière.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

commentateur

Meaning

a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio

Example

The commentator described the football match in detail.

Le commentateur a décrit le match de football en détail.

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

enregistrement vidéo

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

Les images de la manifestation ont été diffusées à la télévision toute la journée.

B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agricole

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

Les progrès agricoles améliorent la sécurité alimentaire.

B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

éco-tourisme

Meaning

A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Example

Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.

L'éco-tourisme promeut des voyages responsables vers des zones naturelles.

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

de plus

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

Le travail est difficile; de plus, il nécessite d'excellentes compétences en communication.

B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

bénéfique

Meaning

Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.

Example

Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.

Se frotter les yeux peut être bénéfique avec modération.

B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

caissier; narrateur

Meaning

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

Example

The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.

Le caissier de la banque a compté l'argent avec soin avant de le remettre.

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

machinerie

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

L'usine a investi dans une nouvelle machinerie pour augmenter la production.

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

La collaboration internationale est nécessaire pour lutter contre la pollution.

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

allouer

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

Le gestionnaire a alloué des fonds pour le nouveau projet.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

ingrat

Meaning

not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness

Example

She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.

Elle sentit qu'il était ingrat pour toute l'aide qu'elle lui avait donnée.

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

superficiel

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

Sa compréhension du sujet était plutôt superficielle.

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

correspondant

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

Le correspondant étranger a rapporté en direct depuis Paris.

B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

noix de cajou

Meaning

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.

Les noix de cajou sont souvent utilisées en cuisine et comme encas sain.

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

Les feux d'artifice ont créé un spectacle époustouflant dans le ciel nocturne.

B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

mépris, dédain

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

Example

He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.

Il a parlé avec mépris des fonctionnaires corrompus.

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

aligner / mettre en ligne droite

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

Le gestionnaire a demandé à l'équipe d'aligner leurs objectifs avec la mission de l'entreprise.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

écologique

Meaning

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

Example

Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.

Les produits écologiques sont conçus pour réduire les dommages écologiques.

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

préalable

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

Vous avez besoin d'une approbation préalable avant d'apporter des modifications au système.

B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

pot-de-vin

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

Le fonctionnaire corrompu a été pris en train d'accepter un pot-de-vin de la part de l'entreprise de construction.

B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

spontané

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

Leur danse spontanée sous la pluie était belle.

B2 verb /stæk/

stack

empiler ou entasser

Meaning

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

Example

He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.

Il a empilé les livres soigneusement sur l'étagère.

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

se conformer

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

Toutes les entreprises doivent se conformer aux réglementations de sécurité.

B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

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 noun /roʊst/

Roast

viande rôtie

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

Le rôti du dimanche était parfaitement cuit et très tendre.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

étudiant en deuxième année

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

Il est étudiant en deuxième année à l'université, étudiant les sciences informatiques.

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

conjoint

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

Chaque employé peut inclure son conjoint dans le plan d'assurance santé.

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

influence des pairs

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

L'influence des pairs peut façonner de manière significative le comportement des jeunes.

B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

bonheur

Meaning

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

Example

She posed for a picture in front of the monument.

Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.

B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

population de papillons

Meaning

The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.

Example

The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.

La population de papillons diminue en raison de la perte de l'habitat.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

renforcement

Meaning

Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.

Example

Positive reinforcement helps in learning.

Le renforcement positif aide à l'apprentissage.

B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

Meaning

Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.

Example

She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.

Elle portait une belle robe florale à la fête.

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

détacher

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

Elle a détaché la page du carnet.

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

volonté

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

Sa volonté d'aider les autres l'a rendue très populaire.

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

figue

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

L'arbre de figuier dans notre jardin produit des fruits délicieux chaque été.

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

L'armée s'est préparée à la possibilité d'une invasion.

B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

dangereux

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

Les polluants dangereux augmentent les risques pour la santé.

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

polluer

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

Les usines polluent l’environnement avec des produits chimiques toxiques.

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 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

involontaire; accidentel

Meaning

not done on purpose; accidental

Example

The damage to the car was unintentional.

Les dégâts à la voiture étaient involontaires.

B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

icône, symbole

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.

Example

The singer became a cultural icon.

Le chanteur est devenu une icône culturelle.

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

un regard furieux ou en colère; une lumière forte et éblouissante

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

Le regard sévère du professeur a immédiatement fait taire les étudiants bruyants.

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

successeur

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

Le PDG a annoncé sa retraite et a nommé son successeur pour l'entreprise.

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

capuche

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

Le cobra a étendu son capuchon lorsqu'il a ressenti une menace.

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

Elle est devenue sentimentale en regardant de vieilles photos de famille.

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

juteux

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

Le steak était tellement juteux qu'il fondait dans ma bouche.

B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

excessivement

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

Elle était excessivement préoccupée par les résultats.

B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformationnel

Meaning

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

Example

Transformational projects redefine progress.

Les projets transformationnels redéfinissent les progrès.

B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

accoutumer

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

Example

It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.

Il lui a fallu un moment pour s'adapter au nouvel environnement.

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

membre

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

Il s'est cassé un membre en grimpant à l'arbre.

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.

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 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

actuellement; bientôt; dans un moment

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

Le médecin vous verra bientôt.