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B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

bonheur
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

saper
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
Les critiques constantes peuvent saper la confiance d'un enfant.
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

efficacité
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
L'efficacité de la nouvelle politique est toujours en évaluation.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

supériorité
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Sa supériorité en mathématiques était évidente à partir de ses résultats de test.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

décisif
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Son action décisive a sauvé l'entreprise de l'effondrement.
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

diminuer progressivement
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
L'excitation de l'événement a commencé à diminuer après quelques heures.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

humide
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
La pièce était froide et humide après la pluie.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

insipide
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
La soupe était complètement insipide et avait besoin de plus de condiments.
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

contraction
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
La contraction économique a entraîné une augmentation du chômage.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

rejet
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Son rejet de l'offre a surpris tout le monde.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

dispersé; éparpillé;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Des averses éparses sont attendues tout au long de la journée.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

menaçant; intimidant
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Les nuages sombres semblaient menaçants avant la tempête.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

compartiment
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Nous avons trouvé des sièges dans le compartiment de première classe.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

extérieur; extérieur; surface extérieure
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
L'extérieur du bâtiment était peint en couleurs vives.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

complémentaire
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Les deux partenaires ont des compétences complémentaires.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

superficiel; peu profond; manquant de profondeur de connaissance
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
L'eau peu profonde est parfaite pour que les enfants jouent.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

atterrissage
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
L'avion a effectué un atterrissage en douceur.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

symphonie
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
L'orchestre a interprété la Cinquième symphonie de Beethoven.
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

répétition
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
La répétition constante aide les étudiants à mémoriser le vocabulaire de manière efficace.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

désapprobation
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
Ses parents ont montré une claire désapprobation de sa décision de quitter l'université.
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

représenter
Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
La peinture représente un beau coucher du soleil sur la mer.
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

distraction
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
La distraction pendant l'étude peut nuire à l'apprentissage.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

vigorueux
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
L'exercice régulier garde le corps vigoureux et en bonne santé.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

espièglerie
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Les enfants étaient pleins d'espièglerie pendant les vacances d'été.
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 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancre
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
Le navire a jeté son ancre dans le port.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

solennel
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
La journée commence par une cérémonie solennelle au mémorial.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

propriétaire
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
Le propriétaire a collecté le loyer mensuel de tous les locataires.
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

finalement
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
Finalement, nous avons décidé de poursuivre le projet.
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

audition
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Elle a auditionné pour le rôle principal dans la pièce scolaire.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophique
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Elle a gardé une attitude calme et philosophique pendant la crise.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

navire de cargo
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
Le navire de cargo a transporté des conteneurs remplis d'électroniques à travers l'océan.
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

technicien
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
Le technicien a réparé l'ordinateur en une heure.
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

grappe
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Les raisins ont poussé en une grappe serrée.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

élégant
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Cette robe lui va très bien.
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

distracter
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
Le bruit fort l'a distrait pendant l'examen.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

résoudre
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
Le gestionnaire résout le conflit entre les employés.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

mots grossiers
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Il a crié un mot grossier quand il s'est frappé le orteil.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

identique; exactement pareil
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Les jumeaux se ressemblent complètement identiques.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

victorieux
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
L'équipe victorieuse a célébré leur victoire en championnat avec une grande joie.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

instable
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
Elle se sentait instable après le long voyage.
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

colère
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
Elle a crié dans un accès de colère après avoir entendu les nouvelles.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

contaminer
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
La rivière a été contaminée par des déchets industriels.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

vagabond; personne qui voyage sans but précis
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
Le vagabond a exploré différents pays sans destination fixe.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

gradué / en étapes
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
Le scientifique a utilisé un cylindre gradué pour mesurer le liquide précisément.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

opticien
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
L'opticien a ajusté mes nouvelles lunettes pour qu'elles s'ajustent mieux.
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonyme; sans nom
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
L'auteur a publié le livre sous un pseudonyme anonyme.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

horizon
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
Le soleil a disparu sous l'horizon.
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

circonférence
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
Le professeur nous a demandé de calculer la circonférence du cercle.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

replier
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Elle a replié la couverture autour du bébé pour le garder au chaud.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

entrepreneur
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
L'entrepreneur a terminé le projet de construction à temps.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

distordre
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
Le miroir a distordu son reflet.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

trimestriel
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
L'entreprise publie des rapports trimestriels aux actionnaires.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

reconnaissance
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Il a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa candidature.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserablement
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
L'équipe a joué misérablement dans le championnat.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

miséricorde
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
Le juge a montré de la miséricorde et lui a donné une peine plus légère.
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 ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

irrigation
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
Les systèmes d'irrigation améliorent les rendements des cultures dans les régions sèches.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

humide; moite
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
Le climat humide donne l'impression qu'il fait plus chaud qu'il ne l'est en réalité.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

biodégradable
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
Les matériaux biodégradables se décomposent naturellement sans nuire à l'environnement.
B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

vigne
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
La vigne a grimpé le long du mur et l’a couvert de feuilles vertes.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

intégrer
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
Le nouveau système intègre des données provenant de plusieurs sources.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

réticent; récalcitrant;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
Il ne voulait pas partager son secret avec qui que ce soit.
B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

adverse; défavorable; négatif
Meaning
harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative
Example
The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.
Les conditions météorologiques adverses les ont obligés à annuler l'événement.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

mince; maigre; squelettique
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Le chat maigre avait l'air de ne pas avoir mangé depuis des jours.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

talon
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Elle portait des chaussures à talons hauts à la fête.
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

ériger
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
Les travailleurs érigeaient un nouveau bâtiment en ville.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

très intéressant et inhabituel ; éveillant la curiosité
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
Le film a un scénario intrigant qui captive le public.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

poursuivre
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
L'avocat a décidé de poursuivre l'affaire après avoir réuni suffisamment de preuves.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

résister
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
Il n'a pas pu résister à la tentation.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

fiable
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
C'est une collègue fiable qui respecte toujours les délais.
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistolet
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
L'officier a sorti son pistolet de l'étui.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

agrandir
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
Ils ont décidé d'agrandir leur maison.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

superviseur
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Le superviseur a vérifié les progrès de chaque employé.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

habitat
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
L'habitat naturel de l'ours polaire est la région arctique.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

noyer
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Il a failli se noyer en nageant dans la rivière.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modifiable; réglable;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Cette chaise a une hauteur ajustable.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

paroisse
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La paroisse s'est réunie pour le service du dimanche.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

négocier
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
Ils ont négocié un accord équitable avec le fournisseur.
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

mise en page
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
Le designer a présenté une nouvelle mise en page pour le site web qui était beaucoup plus conviviale.
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

abandonner
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
Ils ont dû abandonner leur maison à cause des inondations.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

coopératif
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Elle a été très coopérative pendant le processus d'entretien.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

organisme
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
Chaque organisme a besoin d'eau pour survivre.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

joueur
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
Le joueur expérimenté savait quand plier ses cartes et quand parier gros.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

irrégulier
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Sa présence au travail a été irrégulière ce mois-ci.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

minimum
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
Cette année, le taux de chômage a atteint un minimum.
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

mauvaise herbe
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
Le jardin était rempli de mauvaises herbes qui devaient être enlevées.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolérant
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Il est très tolérant envers les croyances des autres.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

ordonné; systématique; pacifique
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
Veuillez garder votre bureau ordonné et propre.
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 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

introductif
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Le professeur a donné une conférence introductive sur l'économie.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

suspendu
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Il a été suspendu de l'école pendant une semaine.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

projections de la voix
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Une projection appropriée garantit que chaque auditeur entend clairement.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

inflation
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
L'inflation érode le pouvoir d'achat des consommateurs.
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

double
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
Elle a une double nationalité des deux pays.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

indemne
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Elle est sortie indemne de l'accident.
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

avocat
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
L'avocat a présenté des preuves solides pour défendre son client devant le tribunal.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

chiffre d'affaires
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
L'entreprise a rapporté un chiffre d'affaires élevé dans son département des ventes.
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

une quantité d'articles produits ou traités en même temps
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
Elle a cuit un nouveau lot de biscuits ce matin.
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

insécurité
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
Son insécurité l'a fait douter de ses capacités.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

effets négatifs
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
L'utilisation du plastique a des effets négatifs sur l'environnement.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

passe-temps
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Lire des livres est son passe-temps préféré pendant les week-ends.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

narrer
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Elle va narrer les événements de son voyage au public.
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.
B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

réservoir
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
La ville a construit un nouveau réservoir pour garantir suffisamment d'eau potable pour ses résidents.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

dérivé
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
Le mot est dérivé du latin.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

cobra
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
Le cobra a levé sa capuche et a sifflé à l'intrus.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

résumer
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Elle a résumé le rapport en quelques minutes.
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

principalement
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
La population dans la ville est principalement jeune.
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

désirer profondément
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
Après avoir déménagé à l'étranger, il ressentait profondément la nostalgie de sa ville natale.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

jaune d'œuf
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Elle a séparé le blanc d'œuf du jaune d'œuf.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

légalement
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Il est légalement responsable de ses actions.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

se conformer
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Les étudiants doivent se conformer aux règlements scolaires.
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

mémorial
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
Des milliers de personnes se rassemblent au Mémorial National.
B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

arrogance
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Son arrogance l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses collègues.
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 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

classé
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
La ville a été classée comme hautement polluée.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

régulièrement
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
Le personnel vérifie régulièrement l'équipement pour sa sécurité.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

concevoir
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Les ingénieurs ont conçu une nouvelle méthode pour réduire les coûts.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

conservation de la faune sauvage
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
La conservation de la faune sauvage vise à protéger les espèces en danger.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

fragment; morceau;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Les archéologues ont trouvé des fragments de poterie ancienne enfouis dans le sol.