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C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

sorbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
Lors des journées chaudes, elle apprécie un verre de sorbet au citron.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

tercentenaire
Meaning
The 300th anniversary of an event.
Example
The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.
La ville a célébré son tercentenaire avec un grand festival.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

abus; mauvais traitement;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
L'abus de pouvoir a conduit à sa démission.
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

mort
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
L'arbre vieux est complètement mort.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

susceptible
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Il est très susceptible à propos de sa taille.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

créatif
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Elle est très créative dans son écriture.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

porche
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Nous nous sommes assis sur le porche et avons apprécié la brise du soir.
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

armoire
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
Je garde tous mes vêtements dans l'armoire en bois.
C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

onduler
Meaning
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Example
The snake undulated across the sand.
Le serpent ondulait à travers le sable.
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

médicament
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour son mal de tête.
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

sorcière
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
La vieille sorcière a jeté un sort sur le prince.
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

rire
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
La blague a fait rire tout le monde.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

avance / appareil de maintien
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
L'avocat a demandé un avance avant de prendre l'affaire.
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

vaillant
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
Le soldat vaillant a dirigé ses troupes au combat sans hésitation.
B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

confirmer
Meaning
to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
Example
The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.
L'hôtel confirmera votre réservation par e-mail.
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

itérer
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
L'équipe de développement itérera la conception jusqu'à ce qu'elle réponde aux besoins des utilisateurs.
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

pardonner
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
Elle a décidé de le pardonner pour ses erreurs.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

boire d'un coup
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Il a bu d'un coup une chope de bière après une longue journée.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanence
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
La permanence du monument en pierre a impressionné tous les visiteurs.
A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

remplacer
Meaning
to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old
Example
He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.
Il a décidé de remplacer la lampe cassée par une nouvelle.
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

sale et usé
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
Le chien errant avait l'air sale et faible.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

réversible
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Cette veste est réversible et peut être portée des deux côtés.
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

dommages, handicap
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
La perte auditive peut être causée par une exposition prolongée à des bruits forts.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

confiance
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
Elle a parlé avec une grande confiance pendant l'entretien d'embauche.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

vengeance, punition
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
Les villageois ont exigé une vengeance pour le crime commis.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

compulsif
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
C'est un joueur compulsif qui ne peut pas arrêter de parier.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

fédéral
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
Le gouvernement fédéral a adopté une nouvelle loi sur les soins de santé.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

dégringoler ou languir
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
Le projet a commencé à languir en raison du manque de financement.
A1 noun /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

cuisine
Meaning
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
Example
The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.
La cuisine était remplie de l'odeur du pain frais.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

flâner
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Ils ont flâné dans la vieille ville, profitant des vues.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

enfreindre
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Copier ce logiciel sans permission enfreindra les lois sur le droit d'auteur.
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

parallèles
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
Il existe des parallèles entre les problèmes de vieillissement du Japon et la situation du Bangladesh.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

illuminer
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Quelques mots gentils peuvent illuminer la journée de quelqu'un.
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

grand mammifère à peau épaisse
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
Le zoo avait plusieurs pachydermes, y compris des éléphants et des rhinocéros.
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

gynécocratie
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
La tribu ancienne était connue pour sa gynécocratie, où les femmes détenaient toutes les positions de pouvoir.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

réalisation
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
Obtenir son diplôme universitaire a été sa plus grande réalisation.
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

divulguer
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
Elle a refusé de divulguer la source de ses informations.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

citoyen
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Chaque citoyen a le droit de voter.
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

sans
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
Il est parti sans dire au revoir.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

relatif au lait ou semblable au lait
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Les vaisseaux lactéaux dans l'intestin grêle absorbent les graisses alimentaires.
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

représentant
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
Le représentant a abordé des questions critiques.
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

sacré
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
Ils ont traversé les sacrés couloirs de la vieille université.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

réprimer
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Elle a essayé de réprimer un rire pendant la réunion sérieuse.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

circonscrire
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
Les règles circonscrivent les pouvoirs du comité.
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

spécialement
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
Ce cadeau a été spécialement fait pour toi.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

suspension
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Le joueur a reçu une suspension de trois matchs pour mauvaise conduite.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

clarification
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
Le gestionnaire a demandé des clarifications sur les détails du projet.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

bonheur
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

brillant
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Elle a acheté un magazine brillant au magasin.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

apporter
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
S'il vous plaît, apportez vos livres en classe demain.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

énervant
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
Attendre dans une longue file est l'une des tâches les plus énervantes.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

résistant à la sécheresse
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Les cultures résistantes à la sécheresse peuvent survivre dans des conditions arides.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

médiéval
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
Le château est un monument médiéval célèbre.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

révélation soudaine ou perspicacité
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Il a eu une épiphanie sur son véritable but dans la vie.
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

rancune
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
Elle garde toujours une rancune contre lui pour ce qui s'est passé il y a des années.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

visqueux
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.
Le miel est un liquide visqueux qui coule lentement.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

incohérent
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
Son explication était tellement incohérente que personne ne pouvait la suivre.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

corpulent
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
L'homme corpulent est entré dans la pièce avec confiance.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

sophistique
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
Le discours du politicien était plein de sophistique.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

jury
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
Le jury l'a trouvé coupable du crime.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

considérablement; significativement
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
Le prix a augmenté considérablement au cours de l'année écoulée.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

donné
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Il est un fait donné que le travail acharné mène au succès.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

imprudent
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
C'était imprudent de sa part de mentionner le plan en public.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

ruse; stratagème
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
Le voleur a utilisé une ruse astucieuse pour distraire le garde.
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

oreiller
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
Elle a posé sa tête sur l'oreiller doux.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

rond
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
Le bébé avait des joues rondes que tout le monde adorait.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

tyrannie
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Les gens se sont rebellés contre la tyrannie de leur dirigeant.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

citron vert
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Ajoutez une tranche de citron vert à votre boisson.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

mieux
Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
Il se sentait mieux après avoir pris le médicament.
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

tricycle
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
L'enfant a monté son tricycle dans le parc.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

bouillir de colère
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Elle bouillait de colère après la décision injuste.
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

paresseux
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
Le chat paresseux a dormi au soleil toute l'après-midi.
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

bouteille
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
Elle a bu de l'eau dans une bouteille en plastique.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

majorité
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
La majorité a exigé leurs droits.
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

endémique
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
Le tigre du Bengale est endémique du sous-continent indien.
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

scrutatoirement
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
Elle le regarda d'un œil scrutateur, espérant une réponse honnête.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

discrépance, différence, divergence
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
L'audit a révélé une discrépance entre les bénéfices déclarés et les revenus réels.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

coucher du soleil
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Le coucher du soleil romantique a peint le ciel de couleurs dorées.
A2 noun /truːθ/

Truth

vérité; honnêteté;
Meaning
the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
Example
The witness promised to tell the truth during the court hearing.
Le témoin a promis de dire la vérité lors de l'audience du tribunal.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

agitation / activité inutile
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Sans plus d'agitation, commençons la cérémonie.
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

poster
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
Elle a posté une lettre à son amie hier.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

basse mer
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
Pendant la basse mer, nous pouvions marcher plus loin sur la plage.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

frapper avec force
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Il a slamé la porte en colère après la dispute.
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

trajet domicile-travail
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
Il fait deux heures de trajet chaque jour pour rejoindre son bureau.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

contre-productif
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Les activités contre-productives proviennent souvent du mécontentement.
A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

plat; uniforme; nivelé
Meaning
flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level
Example
The surface was completely even and smooth.
La surface était complètement plane et lisse.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

bière
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Il a commandé un verre de bière froide au bar.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

bonheur
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

récital
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
Elle a donné un récital de piano dans la salle de concert.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

digne d'éloges
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Son engagement envers le projet était vraiment digne d'éloges.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

témoignages, lettres de recommandation
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Des témoignages positifs peuvent améliorer la réputation d'une entreprise.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

épicurien
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
En tant qu’épicurienne, elle recherchait toujours les meilleurs restaurants de la ville.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

résonnant
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
La voix résonnante du conférencier remplissait la salle.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

chirurgie
Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
Elle a subi une chirurgie pour enlever la tumeur.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

participant à la conférence
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Chaque participant à la conférence a reçu un badge au comptoir d'inscription.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

juvénile; mineur
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
Le tribunal des mineurs traite les affaires impliquant de jeunes délinquants de moins de dix-huit ans.
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

compromis
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
Il y a toujours un compromis entre le prix et la qualité.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

dégrader
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
La corruption peut dégrader les valeurs d'une société.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

réplique
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Le musée a exposé une réplique parfaite de la statue antique.
B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

coopération
Meaning
The process of working together to the same end.
Example
Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.
La coopération assure une résolution efficace des problèmes.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

perfide
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
Sa perfidie choqua tous ceux qui lui avaient fait confiance.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

sinistre
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
La maison abandonnée avait une atmosphère sinistre.
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

allégeance
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
Les soldats prêtent un serment d'allégeance à leur pays.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

courant dominant
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
Les médias sociaux sont devenus une source d'information dominante pour de nombreuses personnes.
A1 verb /kʌm/

come

venir
Meaning
to move toward a place; to arrive at a place
Example
Please come to my birthday party.
S'il vous plaît, venez à ma fête d'anniversaire.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

engendrer / produire
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
La violence engendre plus de violence.
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

esclave
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
Sa dévotion esclave à la tradition a empêché toute innovation.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

bonheur
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

alchimie
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
Les scientifiques médiévaux ont dédié leur vie à l'alchimie.
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominer
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
Elle abhorre la cruauté envers les animaux.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

muletier
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
Le muletier a guidé les animaux en toute sécurité à travers le sentier de montagne.
C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

régulateur
Meaning
a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system
Example
The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.
Le gouvernement a nommé un nouveau régulateur pour le secteur financier.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

diatribe
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Le responsable a lancé une diatribe sur la mauvaise performance.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

action collective
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Il faut une action collective pour atténuer le changement climatique.
A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

pneu
Meaning
a rubber covering around a wheel
Example
The car’s tire burst on the highway.
Le pneu de la voiture a éclaté sur l'autoroute.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabond / marcher lourdement
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ils ont marché à travers la forêt avec des bottes épaisses.
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
Le fournisseur a livré les produits à temps.
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

relation; lien
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
Ils ont une forte relation commerciale qui dure depuis des années.
B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

croissance économique
Meaning
The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.
Example
The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.
La croissance économique du pays a été remarquable au cours de la dernière décennie.