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C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

emploi facile
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Il a obtenu un emploi facile à l'université en récompense de sa loyauté.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

équilibré
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Il a maintenu un tempérament équable tout au long de la crise.
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

scrupuleux
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
Il est connu pour être scrupuleux dans son travail.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

dire
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Elle m'a dit bonjour.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

froncer
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Elle a froncé son nez à l'odeur étrange.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

mesuré
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Elle a parlé d'un ton calme et mesuré.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

l'état d'être rare; quelque chose qui est peu commun ou rare
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Le vase antique était une rareté valant des milliers de dollars.
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

répandre
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
Le vent a éparpillé les feuilles dans le jardin.
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

strate
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
La couche supérieure de la société profitait de privilèges non disponibles pour les autres.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Porc-épic
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
Le porc-épic a levé ses piquants lorsqu'il a été menacé.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

relatif à Arthur
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
Le roman se déroule dans un monde arthurien de chevaliers et de châteaux.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

inhabituel
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
Elle parla avec une douceur inhabituelle qui surprit tout le monde.
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

rendement
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
Les rendements des cultures ont diminué en raison des conditions climatiques extrêmes.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

roman / nouveau
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
Elle a passé le week-end à lire un roman historique.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

résistant aux intempéries
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Les matériaux utilisés sont résistants aux intempéries, assurant une longévité.
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

vraiment
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Elle aime vraiment sa famille.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

surchauffer
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Les ingénieurs surchauffent la vapeur pour augmenter l'efficacité de la turbine.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

défilement
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Faire défiler les fils perd beaucoup de temps.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

dynamique
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
La grand-mère dynamique a surpris tout le monde avec ses pas de danse rapides.
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

pionnier
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
Les efforts pionniers mènent souvent au succès.
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

chute finale
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
Tout le monde a ri fortement à la chute finale de sa blague.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

trop simplifié
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
Son explication était trop simplifiée et ignorait des détails clés.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

manque; besoin
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
Il y a un manque d'eau potable dans les zones touchées par la sécheresse.
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

igné
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
Le granit est une roche ignée couramment utilisée dans la construction.
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

d'accord
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
D'accord, allons au parc.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

sur
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
Le livre est posé sur la table.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

gonflé, enflé, ou pompeux dans le style
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
Sa prose gonflée était difficile à lire.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

riz soufflé
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
J'aime manger du riz soufflé comme collation saine.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

entraver
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Le témoin a essayé de faire du stonewall lors de l'enquête.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

fatigué et préoccupé
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Son visage fatigué révélait des années de lutte.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

expansif
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
Ils ont apprécié la vue expansive depuis le sommet de la colline.
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

suggérer
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
Il a suggéré d'aller au nouveau restaurant pour le dîner.
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

brutaliser
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
Le régime a été accusé de brutaliser des civils innocents.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

réflexion
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Sa réflexion était claire et précise.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

mobile; portable; déplaçable
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Le mobilier est mobile, nous pouvons donc réorganiser la pièce facilement.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

marginal; minimal; léger
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
L'amélioration marginale des ventes était à peine perceptible.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

paroles de chanson
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Elle a mémorisé chaque parole de sa chanson préférée.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

confrontation
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
La confrontation entre les deux dirigeants s'est terminée sans accord.
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

froid
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
Il y avait une froideur distincte dans sa voix.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

convoiter
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Il convoitait la nouvelle voiture de son voisin.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

surveillance, vigie
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Le garde faisait attention à tout comportement suspect.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

impliqué
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
Elle était profondément impliquée dans le service communautaire.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

qui ne peut être brisé ou endommagé ; très fort et durable
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
Leur amitié a formé un lien incassable.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

réconciliation
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
Le traité de paix a été une étape importante vers la réconciliation.
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

tâtonner
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
Il a dabblé dans la peinture pendant ses années universitaires.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irrémédiable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
Les dommages au manuscrit ancien étaient irrémédiables.
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

phlegmatique
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
Malgré le chaos, il est resté flégmatique et composé.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

à l'intérieur
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Elle est entrée dans la pièce silencieusement.
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

évaluation
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
Le film a reçu une haute évaluation de la part des critiques.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

réveiller
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Je me réveille tous les matins à six heures.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

envelopper
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
S'il vous plaît enveloppez le cadeau dans du papier coloré.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

danger
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Les randonneurs étaient en grand danger pendant la tempête.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

connaissance secrète
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Elle était au courant des discussions confidentielles.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionnaire; imaginatif;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs était un leader visionnaire qui a révolutionné la technologie.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

amoral
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
Le personnage dans le roman a été dépeint comme complètement amoral.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

affiche
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Ils ont mis un poster de film dehors du cinéma.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

permutation
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
Le puzzle peut être résolu en essayant toutes les permutations possibles des tuiles.
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

chercher de l'eau ou des minéraux avec une baguette divinatoire; ou tremper ou éteindre avec un liquide.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
Le fermier a essayé de chercher de l'eau dans le champ sec.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

archange
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Michel est souvent représenté comme l'archange le plus puissant.
A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

compagnie aérienne
Meaning
A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.
Example
The airline announced a discount on international tickets.
La compagnie aérienne a annoncé une réduction sur les billets internationaux.
C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

acclimatation
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
Les randonneurs ont eu besoin de temps pour l'acclimatation aux hautes altitudes.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

déranger
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
J'espère que ma demande ne vous dérangera pas.
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

bibliothèque
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
Elle va à la bibliothèque chaque week-end pour étudier.
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, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

déshonneur
Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
Le soldat a senti qu'il avait apporté le déshonneur à sa famille.
A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

commentaire
Meaning
a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
Example
She posted a kind comment on my photo.
Elle a posté un gentil commentaire sur ma photo.
A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

que
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.
Elle est plus grande que son frère.
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

contracter
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
L'entreprise va conclure un nouveau contrat avec un nouveau fournisseur pour les matériaux.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

doloureux
Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
Il a parlé sur un ton doloureux après la perte.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

délabré
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Ils vivent dans une maison délabrée à la périphérie de la ville.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

réciproque; mutuel; partagé également entre les deux parties;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
Les deux pays ont un accord commercial réciproque.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

camaraderie, amitié, solidarité
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
La camaraderie entre les coéquipiers était inspirante.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

perspicace
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
C'est un lecteur perspicace qui remarque les détails subtils.
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

chansons
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
Écoutez des chansons pour apprendre la prononciation.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

bipède
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Les humains sont des exemples d'êtres bipèdes.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

inébranlable
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
Son esprit inébranlable a gardé l'équipe motivée pendant le long projet.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

strictement
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Il est strictement interdit de fumer à l'intérieur du bâtiment.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

instantané
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
Le changement de température a été presque instantané.
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

petit récipient pour conserver l'hostie consacrée
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
Le prêtre a placé l'hostie consacrée dans le pyx avant de rendre visite aux malades.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

incontesté; accepté sans opposition; sans rival
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
Il est resté le champion incontesté pendant cinq ans.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autoriser
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
Le manager autorisera le paiement demain.
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

prématuré
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
Sa décision de quitter son travail était prématurée.
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

fusionnable
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
L'ingénieur a utilisé un alliage fusionnable dans l'expérience.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

réticent
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
Le témoin était réticent à propos de ce qu'il avait vu.
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

odieux
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
Son comportement odieux à la fête a agacé tout le monde.
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

pénologie
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
Il a décidé de se spécialiser en pénologie pour améliorer le système pénitentiaire.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

serein
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Elle se souvient souvent des jours sereins de son enfance.
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.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

banalité
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
La banalité de la vie au bureau peut être épuisante.
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

financier
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
Le financier a conseillé l'entreprise sur ses investissements.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

épinard
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
Les épinards frais sont très nutritifs.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

merde
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Le chien a causé un désordre en laissant sa merde par terre.
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

abrupt
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
La voiture s'est arrêtée brusquement au milieu de la route.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

inébranlable
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
Il a montré un dévouement inébranlable à son objectif.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

compensatoire
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
Le tribunal lui a accordé des dommages-intérêts compensatoires.
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

imitateur
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
Il est devenu célèbre en tant qu'imitateur de chanteurs populaires.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

magasin
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
J'ai besoin d'aller au magasin pour acheter des courses.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

prolongé
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
La médecine moderne a prolongé l'espérance de vie.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

noix
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
J'adore manger des noix avec du miel au petit déjeuner.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

modeste
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
Malgré son succès, il est resté modeste et humble.
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

instiller
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
Les parents essaient d'inculquer de bonnes valeurs à leurs enfants.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

escroquer
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
L'artiste de la tromperie a tenté d'escroquer le vieil homme de ses économies.
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

garantie
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
L'ordinateur portable vient avec une garantie de deux ans.
B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

émigrer
Meaning
To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
Example
Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.
Beaucoup de gens ont émigré d'Europe vers l'Amérique au XIXe siècle.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

observation
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
Le scientifique a fait des observations minutieuses de l'expérience.
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

obsessionnel
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
Il a un intérêt obsessionnel pour la propreté.
A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

une confiture sucrée faite de fruits et de sucre ; une situation difficile ; un blocage
Meaning
a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage
Example
She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.
Elle a étalé de la confiture de fraise sur son toast pour le petit déjeuner chaque matin.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

pas du tout
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Elle n'a aucun intérêt dans cette affaire, pas du tout.
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

érosion
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
La côte a commencé à s'éroder à cause des vagues constantes.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

boire goulûment
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Il a bu la bière en quelques secondes.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

corbeau
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
Le corbeau s’est perché sur le vieux chêne et a croassé bruyamment.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

goéland
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
Le goéland s'est précipité pour attraper le poisson de l'eau.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

composition musicale religieuse
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
Le 'Messie' de Handel est l'un des oratorios les plus célèbres jamais écrits.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

audacieux imprudent
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
C'était audacieux de sa part de gravir la montagne sans l'équipement approprié.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

dégrégation environnementale
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
La dégradation environnementale menace la biodiversité.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

afro-américain
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
Elle est fière de son héritage afro-américain.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

confidentiel; privé; destiné à être gardé secret
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Veuillez garder ces informations confidentielles.
A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

attraper
Meaning
to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand
Example
Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?
Peux-tu attraper la balle que je lance ?
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

discordant
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
Les notes discordantes du groupe ont blessé nos oreilles.