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B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

coque
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
L'artillerie a tiré un obus sur la position ennemie.
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

humour
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
Son sens de l'humour allège toujours l'atmosphère.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

olive
Meaning
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
Example
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
L'huile d'olive est considérée comme l'une des huiles de cuisson les plus saines disponibles.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

pollution de l'air
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
La pollution de l'air provenant des usines a conduit au premier mouvement environnemental.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

voler avec des ailes
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
L'oiseau vole dans le ciel.
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

tuyau
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
Le plombier a réparé le tuyau cassé.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

maintenir
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Maintenir la discipline dans les institutions éducatives est crucial.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

difficile
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
L'escalade de la montagne était difficile mais gratifiante.
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

natif
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
Il est un locuteur natif du bengali.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

masse
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
Une grande masse de personnes s'est rassemblée sur la place.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

potentiel
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
Le potentiel d'innovation est immense.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

espèce; type
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
La forêt amazonienne est le foyer de milliers d'espèces animales.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

lancer
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
Le pêcheur lance sa ligne dans l'eau.
B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

coffre
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
Elle a mis ses vêtements dans le coffre.
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

électeur
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
Les électeurs se sont alignés devant le bureau de vote pour déposer leur bulletin.
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

absolument; totalement; sans exception
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
Je suis absolument d'accord avec ta décision.
B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

convention
Meaning
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
Example
The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.
La convention annuelle des écrivains a eu lieu à Dhaka.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

enregistrement
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
L'enregistrement de l'entretien était clair et fort.
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

bientôt; dans peu de temps; brièvement
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
La réunion commencera bientôt.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

en dessous; sous
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Le trésor repose sous l'arbre ancien.
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

règles et règlements
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
Les règles et les règlements à eux seuls ne peuvent pas changer les attitudes.
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

occasionnellement; de temps en temps;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
Je rends visite à ma grand-mère occasionnellement le week-end.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

armoire
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
Son armoire est pleine de robes colorées.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

référer
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Veuillez vous référer à la page 45 pour plus de détails.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

annonce
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Le directeur a fait une annonce importante concernant le nouveau programme.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

architecte
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
L'architecte a conçu un immeuble de bureaux moderne.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

transporter en ferry
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Le bateau a transporté les passagers à travers le fleuve.
B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

bénir
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
Le prêtre a béni la congrégation.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

prune
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
La prune violette était juteuse et délicieuse.
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

à peine; juste; presque pas
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
J'ai à peine réussi l'examen.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

significatif
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Les réseaux sociaux ont un impact significatif sur les relations.
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

supposer
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
Je suppose qu'il sera en retard à la réunion.
B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

colonne
Meaning
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
Example
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
Le temple ancien avait de grandes colonnes en marbre.
B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

assurance
Meaning
An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.
Example
He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.
Il a acheté une assurance santé pour couvrir les frais médicaux.
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

rôle
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
Les rôles définis améliorent la performance de l'équipe.
B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

commerce en ligne
Meaning
The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.
Example
E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.
Le commerce en ligne a révolutionné la façon dont les gens font leurs achats.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

destruction; ruine;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Le tremblement de terre a causé une destruction généralisée dans toute la ville.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

bombe
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
L'unité de désactivation des bombes a soigneusement désamorcé l'appareil explosif.
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

couverture de lit
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
Elle a tiré la couverture du lit jusqu'à son menton pour rester au chaud.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

forêt tropicale
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
La forêt tropicale amazonienne abrite des millions d'espèces.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

au nom de
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Elle a accepté le prix au nom de son équipe.
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

prédire
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
Les scientifiques prédisent de la pluie demain.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

marié
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Le marié nerveux attendait à l'autel que sa mariée arrive.
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

qualifié; certifié
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
Elle est une médecin qualifiée avec des années d'expérience.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

podcast
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Les podcasts sont géniaux pour améliorer l'écoute.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

bouilli
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Elle a servi des œufs bouillis pour le petit déjeuner.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plateforme
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
La plate-forme a été utilisée pour discuter de la collaboration.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

moyens; ressources; méthode;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
Ils n'ont pas les moyens de se permettre des vacances aussi chères.
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

punition
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
L'élève a reçu une punition pour avoir triché à l'examen.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

reporter
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

grand; magnifique; excellent;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
Le grand palais a impressionné tous les visiteurs.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

finances
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
L'entreprise a obtenu des financements d'une grande banque.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

déchets; rejet
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Veuillez mettre les déchets dans les bacs désignés.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

prime
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Elle a reçu une prime de fin d'année pour ses excellentes performances au travail.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

disque / dispositif de stockage de données
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Toutes les données sont enregistrées sur un disque dur.
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

pois
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
Les enfants ont apprécié de manger des pois sucrés avec le dîner.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

fonctionner
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Le chirurgien opérera le patient demain.
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

rural
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
Elle a grandi dans une zone rurale, loin de la ville.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

approuver
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
Le comité approuvera la nouvelle politique demain.
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

fonds
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
Le gouvernement a alloué un fonds pour l'aide en cas de catastrophe.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

comportement
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
Le professeur a félicité son bon comportement en classe.
B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

approbation
Meaning
official permission or agreement for something
Example
The project received government approval.
Le projet a reçu l'approbation du gouvernement.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

traîner
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Elle a dû traîner la valise lourde dans les escaliers.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

sélectionné
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Il était l'un des candidats sélectionnés pour la bourse.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

désir
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Il a un fort désir de voyager autour du monde.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

gens
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Les gens de la campagne mènent souvent une vie simple.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

association
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
Elle est membre de l'association locale des enseignants.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

salaire
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Elle reçoit un bon salaire pour son travail en tant qu'enseignante.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

théorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
La théorie de la relativité d'Einstein a révolutionné la physique.
B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

joindre
Meaning
to join or fasten something to another thing
Example
Please attach the document to the email before sending.
Veuillez joindre le document à l'e-mail avant de l'envoyer.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

respirer
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Il était difficile de respirer dans la pièce enfumée.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

chasse
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
La chasse est strictement régulée dans de nombreux pays.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

frustré
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
Elle s'est sentie frustrée après avoir échoué à l'examen.
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

effectuer
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
L'orchestre effectuera une performance dans la salle de concert ce soir.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpabilité
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Elle a ressenti une culpabilité accablante après avoir oublié l'anniversaire de sa mère.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

justice
Meaning
Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
Example
Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.
La justice est recherchée par les personnages opprimés dans l'histoire.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

honorer
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Nous honorons nos vétérans pour leur service.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

faim
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
L'enfant pleurait de faim.
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

opportunités
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
Les opportunités d'emploi ont diminué.
B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

score
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.
Il a marqué le but gagnant lors du dernier match.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

coupable
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Elle se sentait coupable d'avoir menti à ses parents.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

fer à repasser
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
J'ai besoin d'utiliser le fer à repasser pour rendre ma chemise nette pour la réunion.
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

nation
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
La nation a célébré son jour d'indépendance avec fierté.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

propriété
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Ils ont acheté une belle propriété à la campagne.
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

effrayer
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
Le bruit fort a effrayé l’enfant.
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

petit pain
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
J'ai acheté des pains frais à la boulangerie ce matin.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

conférence
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
Le professeur a donné une conférence intéressante sur l'histoire.
B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

minuteur
Meaning
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
Example
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
Il a réglé le minuteur sur 30 minutes pour accomplir la tâche.
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

supprimer
Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
Il a accidentellement supprimé tous les fichiers de son ordinateur.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

bassin
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Les enfants ont nourri les canards au bassin dans le parc.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

composition
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
Sa composition a remporté le premier prix au concours.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

plaisir
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Elle a ressenti un grand plaisir en lisant son livre préféré.
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

appel; demande; attrait
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
L'association caritative a lancé un appel pour des dons.
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

prison
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
Le voleur a été envoyé en prison pour vol.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/

Expression

expression; manifestation;
Meaning
the act of making thoughts or feelings known; a look on someone's face
Example
The artist's painting was a beautiful expression of her inner emotions.
La peinture de l'artiste était une belle expression de ses émotions intérieures.
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

réviser
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
J'ai besoin de revoir mes notes avant l'examen.
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

opportunité
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
Elle a saisi l'opportunité d'étudier à l'étranger.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

boue
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Les enfants jouaient dans la boue après la pluie.
B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

côte
Meaning
the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land
Example
We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
Nous avons conduit le long de la côte pour profiter de la vue.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

épaule
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Il a porté le sac sur son épaule.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

moniteur, surveiller
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
Le professeur surveille les élèves pendant l'examen.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

fil de fer
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
L'électricien a réparé le fil pour restaurer l'alimentation.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

élargir
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
L'élargissement des opportunités éducatives aide à réduire l'inégalité.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

soins de santé
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
Le pays a investi massivement dans les soins de santé pour améliorer la santé publique.
B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

affecter
Meaning
to influence or make a difference to something
Example
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
Le temps peut grandement affecter notre humeur.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

producteur
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
Le producteur de film a investi des millions dans le nouveau projet cinématographique.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

désagréable
Meaning
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
Example
The medicine had an unpleasant taste.
Le médicament avait un goût désagréable.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

entièrement
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Elle est entièrement consciente des risques.
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

promotion; avancement
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
Elle a reçu une promotion au poste de responsable après cinq ans de travail acharné.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

maudire / juron
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Il a maudit le système injuste dans son discours.
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

bonheur
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

conflit
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Les deux pays essaient de résoudre le conflit par des négociations.
B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

indique
Meaning
Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
Example
The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.
La tendance croissante indique un besoin urgent d'action.
B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

comparaison
Meaning
the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
Example
The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.
Le professeur a fait une comparaison entre les deux poèmes pour montrer leurs styles différents.
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

bonheur
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

aimant
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
L'aimant a maintenu le papier sur la porte du réfrigérateur.
B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

charpentier
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
Example
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
Le charpentier a construit une belle armoire en bois pour la cuisine.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

défaite
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
L'armée a réussi à vaincre les forces ennemies.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

décoration; ornement; prix;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La décoration de Noël a transformé la pièce ordinaire en un merveilleux pays des merveilles festives.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

rayon
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Un rayon de lumière du soleil a percé les nuages.