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C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibyllin
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
La vieille femme a donné un avertissement sibyllin sur l'avenir.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
Le shadok est le plus grand fruit agrume du monde.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

statisticien
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
Le statisticien a présenté les résultats du sondage avec grande clarté.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

étapes
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Faire de petits pas réduit la surcharge.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

autosuffisance
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
La ferme a atteint l'autosuffisance totale en production alimentaire.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

balayeur
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Le balayeur nettoyait le couloir de l'école chaque matin.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

sensation; excitation; agitation; émoi
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Le nouveau chanteur est devenu une sensation en une nuit.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

détourner
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
Elle a été détournée par un appel téléphonique inattendu.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

doucement; sans problèmes
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
La voiture roule doucement sur la nouvelle autoroute.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

saumon
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Ils ont servi du saumon grillé pour le dîner.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

tolérance
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Il vivait dans la pauvreté avec une tolérance silencieuse.
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

arrêt; interruption
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
L'arrêt soudain du train a provoqué des retards pour tous les passagers.
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

petite étincelle
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
Il n'y avait pas une étincelle de doute dans son esprit.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

lâche
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Les affaires sont lentes pendant la saison des pluies.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

supposé
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
L'histoire s'est avérée être supposée, sans aucune preuve pour la soutenir.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statique
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Les idées statiques entravent les progrès.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sept habitudes
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Même les habitudes aident à maintenir un mode de vie équilibré.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

sécurité
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
L'entreprise privilégie la sécurité au travail avant tout.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

de soutien
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Elle était très supportive pendant mes moments difficiles.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

sacrificiel
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
L'agneau a été utilisé comme offrande sacrificielle dans le rituel.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

chirurgien
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Le chirurgien a effectué une opération cardiaque complexe.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

section; portion; segment
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
L'orange a été divisée en huit segments.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

suffisamment
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Elle a étudié suffisamment pour réussir l'examen.
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

trier
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Veuillez trier les fichiers par date.
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

s'abonner
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
Je m'abonne à plusieurs magazines en ligne.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesque
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Elle avait une silhouette statuaire qui attirait les regards partout où elle allait.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

substance
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
Le scientifique a analysé la substance inconnue dans le laboratoire.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

spontanément
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Les enfants apprennent spontanément à travers les interactions entre pairs.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

paradis imaginaire
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Ils ont décrit l'île comme un Shangri-La moderne.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

anis étoilé
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Elle a ajouté de l'anis étoilé à la soupe pour un goût aromatique.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

subséquent
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Les événements subséquents ont clarifié les résultats.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

scélérat
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Ce scélérat a trompé le vieux monsieur et lui a volé ses économies.
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

stimulation
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
La stimulation réduit le stress et aide à la relaxation.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

économe / modéré
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
Elle est économe dans l'utilisation des mots.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

véhicule qui voyage régulièrement entre deux endroits
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
La navette de l'aéroport circule toutes les 30 minutes.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

s'étouffer
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
L'enfant a failli s'étouffer lorsqu'il a été piégé dans la pièce verrouillée.
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

pleurer ou se plaindre d'une manière faible ou agaçante
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
Il a commencé à pleurer quand il n'a pas obtenu ce qu'il voulait.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

satire
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
La pièce était une brillante satire de la politique moderne.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

allaiter
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
La mère chat a allaité ses chatons dans le panier.
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

sembler
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
Il semble fatigué après le long voyage.
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

bonheur
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

une personne occupant une position subordonnée; dans l'armée, un officier subalterne
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
Le subalterne était responsable de la direction d'un petit peloton de soldats.
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

irritable, colérique
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
Ses remarques colériques ont offensé tout le monde dans la pièce.
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

shorts
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
Il portait un short bleu à la plage.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

frappant
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Sa beauté frappante a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

compétent
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Il est un menuisier compétent qui peut construire de beaux meubles.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

sermon
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
Le pasteur a donné un sermon émouvant sur la compassion et le pardon.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

socialement
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Il est très actif socialement et assiste à de nombreux événements.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

retirer avec pension
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
L'entreprise a décidé de retirer avec pension ses employés seniors après trente ans de service.
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

législatif
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
L'entreprise doit se conformer à toutes les régulations législatives.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

rayons / parlé
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Le rayon de la bicyclette était tordu après l'accident.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

répandre
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
La nouvelle s'est rapidement répandue dans la ville.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

navigation à voile
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Nous sommes allés faire de la voile sur le lac pendant l'été.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

sénilité
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
Sa perte de mémoire a été attribuée à la sénilité.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sacrilège
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Le tableau a été critiqué comme étant sacrilège.
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

désert scientifique
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. Bose a prospéré dans un désert scientifique.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

plateau en argent
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Le majordome a apporté le thé sur un plateau en argent.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

sincèrement
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
J'espère sincèrement que vous vous rétablirez bientôt.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

saisir
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La police a réussi à saisir les biens volés.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

seigneur féodal
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
Le seigneur féodal a exigé des taxes des paysans.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

expérimenté / assaisonné
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Elle est une enseignante expérimentée avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

société
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
La société joue un rôle clé dans la formation des valeurs d'un individu.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

scorpion
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
Le scorpion s'est caché sous la roche pendant la journée.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

mépris
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Elle le regarda avec mépris.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

sainteté
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
La sainteté de la vie ne doit jamais être compromise.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

un dispositif métallique avec une hélice; fixer ou serrer quelque chose avec une vis
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Il a vissé l'étagère au mur fermement.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le bateau à travers la tempête.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

changer brusquement de direction
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
La voiture a changé brusquement de direction pour éviter le chien.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

art de gouverner
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
Le leader a été félicité pour son art de gouverner exceptionnel dans la gestion des relations internationales.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

stylet
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
Elle a utilisé un stylet pour dessiner sur sa tablette.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

longue histoire
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
L'ascension et la chute de l'entreprise est devenue une saga d'entreprise.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

striée
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Les fibres musculaires apparaissaient striées sous le microscope.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

énergie solaire
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
L'énergie solaire est vitale pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

proverbe
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Il y a un vieux proverbe qui dit que c'est la pratique qui rend parfait.
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

spéculation
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
La spéculation sur le marché boursier peut conduire à une forte volatilité.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

dépasser
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Sa performance a dépassé toutes les attentes.
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

enflé
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Sa cheville était enflée après s'être foulée pendant la randonnée.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

moqueur
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Il ne pouvait s'empêcher de faire un commentaire moqueur sur sa robe.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

solidifier
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
L'entreprise a solidifié sa position sur le marché.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

à peine; difficilement; juste un peu
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Je pouvais à peine croire mes yeux.
A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

vue
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
La vue du coucher de soleil lui coupa le souffle.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

habilement
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Elle a peint le portrait habilement en seulement deux heures.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

tristesse; douleur;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Son cœur était rempli de chagrin après la tragédie.
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

ardoise / programmer
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
La réunion est prévue pour lundi prochain.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

septième
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
Son anniversaire est le septième juillet.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

stupeur, étourdir
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
La nouvelle de sa démission soudaine a stupéfié tout le monde.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

supplémentaire; supplémentaire; additionnel
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Les étudiants doivent acheter des livres supplémentaires pour le cours.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

stabilisation
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
La stabilisation de la structure était essentielle après le tremblement de terre.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

surpris
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Elle a été surprise par le bruit fort dehors.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

égarer
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Le chien s'est égaré du jardin et s'est perdu.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

grave
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Sans action, les impacts du changement climatique deviendront graves.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

savonneux
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
La plante a des feuilles savonneuses qui produisent de la mousse lorsqu'elles sont frottées dans l'eau.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

étaler / diffamer
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
L'enfant a étalé de la peinture sur le mur.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

poignarder
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Il a été poignardé dans le dos pendant l'altercation.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

étrange
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
C'était étrange de le voir à la fête après tout ce temps.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

quelqu'un
Meaning
an unspecified person
Example
Somebody is knocking at the door.
Quelqu'un frappe à la porte.
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

écran
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
Le film a été projeté sur un grand écran dans le théâtre.
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

stéréotype
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
Stéréotyper les gens en fonction de leur race est nuisible.
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

vitesse; rapidité
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
La voiture a atteint une vitesse de 100 miles par heure.
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 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

signature
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Veuillez mettre votre signature au bas du document.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

spirituel; religieux; sacré
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Elle a trouvé la paix spirituelle à travers la méditation.
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.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

sourire
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Elle a souri lorsqu'elle a vu le cadeau.
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.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

droit de vote
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
Le suffrage universel était une revendication clé.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

égocentrique
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Il était trop égocentrique pour remarquer la détresse de son ami.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

de mauvaise qualité
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
L'entrepreneur a fait un travail de mauvaise qualité lors des réparations.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

navire
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
Le navire de fret a quitté le port à l'aube.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

suburbain
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Ils ont acheté une maison dans un quartier suburbain calme.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

vieillissement
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Le biologiste a étudié la sénescence des plantes pour comprendre le vieillissement.
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

stigmatiser
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
Les personnes atteintes de certaines maladies sont souvent stigmatisées de manière injuste.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

saturé
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Ses vêtements étaient saturés après la forte pluie.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthétique
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Les produits chimiques synthétiques sont utilisés dans les aliments transformés.
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

sous-tendre
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
L'arc sous-tend un angle de 60 degrés au centre du cercle.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

secrétaire
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
La secrétaire a planifié la réunion pour demain.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

autocontrôle
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Pratiquer l'autocontrôle aide à éviter les décisions impulsives.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

négligé; sale; fait sans soin ni attention aux détails
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Son écriture négligée était difficile à lire.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

sauter
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Il a décidé de sauter le petit-déjeuner et d'aller directement au travail.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

rasage
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Il a acheté une nouvelle crème pour le rasage.