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B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

crâne
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Le médecin a soigneusement examiné la radiographie du crâne.
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

morue
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
Le pêcheur a attrapé une grande morue dans l'Atlantique Nord.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

installation
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
L'installation du câble sous-marin est presque terminée.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

accabler
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Elle était submergée de gratitude après avoir reçu de l'aide.
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

fidèlement
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
Elle assista fidèlement à toutes les réunions malgré son emploi du temps chargé.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

électoral
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
Le processus électoral dans le pays a été réformé ces dernières années.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

réalité augmentée, fusion du monde virtuel et réel
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
La réalité augmentée a transformé le jeu.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

super-aliments
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Les bleuets et les épinards sont des super-aliments riches en vitamines.
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

valider
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
Le scientifique a travaillé dur pour valider les résultats de l'expérience.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

bande passante
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Augmenter la bande passante améliore la vitesse d'Internet.
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.
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

contrôleur
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
Le contrôleur de jeu a facilité le jeu du jeu vidéo.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

entreprendre
Meaning
to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility
Example
She decided to undertake a challenging project.
Elle a décidé de entreprendre un projet difficile.
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

dénominateur
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
Dans la fraction 3/4, le nombre 4 est le dénominateur.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

plaisant, agréable
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Lire un bon livre est une activité plaisante.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

superficiel
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Sa compréhension du sujet était plutôt superficielle.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

de plus
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
Le travail est difficile; de plus, il nécessite d'excellentes compétences en communication.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

arrêter, étal
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
La voiture s'est arrêtée en chemin vers le bureau.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

prospérer
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Son entreprise a commencé à prospérer après qu'elle ait introduit les ventes en ligne.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

dérangeant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
L'étudiant dérangeant a perturbé la classe encore une fois.
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

contrecarrer
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
La police a échoué à empêcher le vol.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

frontière ou nouveau domaine
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
La chirurgie robotique explore une nouvelle frontière en médecine.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

pourri; mauvais
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
La pomme est pourrie et doit être jetée.
B2 verb /liːp/

leap

sauter
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
Le chat a sauté sur la table.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

organisateur
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Elle était l’organisatrice principale de la conférence internationale.
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

vérité
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
Sa vérité dans l'enquête a permis de résoudre rapidement l'affaire.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

pénurie
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
Il y a une grave pénurie d'eau dans la région.
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

essence
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
L'essence de la bonne enseignement est la capacité d'inspirer les étudiants.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

haute technologie
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
L'entreprise produit des dispositifs médicaux de haute technologie.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

captif
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
Le captif a été retenu dans une petite cellule pendant plusieurs mois.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

escargot
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
L'escargot a laissé une traînée brillante en rampant sur la feuille.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

manque d'air frais; mal ventilé; attitude formelle et conservatrice
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
La pièce était étouffante et avait besoin d'air frais.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

se faufiler
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Il a essayé de se faufiler dans la maison sans réveiller personne.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

piraterie
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
Le piratage de logiciels coute des milliards de dollars aux entreprises chaque annee.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

maïs
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Les agriculteurs de la région cultivent du maïs comme culture principale pour l'alimentation et la nourriture pour animaux.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marqué; évident; distinct
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Il y a eu une amélioration marquée dans sa performance.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

molécule
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Une molécule d'eau est composée de deux atomes d'hydrogène et d'un atome d'oxygène.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nord-est
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
La tempête se déplace vers le nord-est.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

désinfecter
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
L'infirmière a désinfecté la plaie avant d'appliquer un pansement.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

distinctif
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
Le restaurant est connu pour ses saveurs distinctives.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

élimination
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
L'élimination des déchets est cruciale pour maintenir un environnement propre.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

objet sphérique; la terre; un modèle sphérique de la terre
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
L'enseignant a utilisé un globe pour montrer aux élèves les emplacements des différents pays.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

couture
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Elle aime coudre ses propres vêtements le week-end.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitraire
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
La notation arbitraire de l'enseignant a dérangé de nombreux étudiants.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

retourner
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Elle a retourné le pancake dans la poêle.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

chronique
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Elle souffre de douleurs chroniques au dos.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

soulagé
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Elle s'est sentie soulagée après avoir entendu la bonne nouvelle.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

occuper
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
La nouvelle famille occupera la maison le mois prochain.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

coordination
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
La coordination entre les équipes était parfaite.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

fleurir
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Le petit jardin a commencé à fleurir au printemps.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

imposé
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
Le gouvernement a imposé de nouvelles régulations sur l'industrie.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

figue
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
L'arbre de figuier dans notre jardin produit des fruits délicieux chaque été.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

impolitesse
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Son impolitesse a choqué tout le monde lors de la fête de dîner.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

applaudissements
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
L'acteur a reçu de vifs applaudissements après sa performance.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spécifier
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Veuillez spécifier l'heure et le lieu de la réunion.
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

anticipé
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
La croissance anticipée a dépassé la capacité de la ville.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

pèlerin; voyageur
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Le pèlerin a marché pendant des jours pour atteindre le sanctuaire sacré.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
Elle a travaillé dur pour accomplir son rêve de devenir médecin.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

densité
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
La densité de la population dans le centre-ville est extrêmement élevée.
B2 verb /riːp/

reap

récolter
Meaning
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
Example
Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.
Les agriculteurs récoltent du blé à la fin de l'été.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

étiquette
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Elle a étiqueté ses bagages avant de monter dans l'avion.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

jeter
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Elle a décidé de jeter les vieux vêtements.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palestinien
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
Le peuple palestinien a un riche héritage culturel.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

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

conceive

concevoir, devenir enceinte
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Il est difficile de concevoir comment une idée comme celle-ci pourrait réussir.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratoire
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Les laboratoires avancés ont permis des découvertes révolutionnaires.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificateur
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Elle utilise un planificateur quotidien pour organiser ses réunions.
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

récifs coralliens
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
L'île de Saint-Martin est connue pour ses récifs coralliens.
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

évoluer
Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
Au fil du temps, l'entreprise a évolué pour devenir une marque mondiale.
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

revenus
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
Ses revenus mensuels sont suffisants pour soutenir sa famille.
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

déficit; manque
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
Le gouvernement a fait face à un déficit budgétaire de millions en raison de l'augmentation des dépenses.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

apparent
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Il est vite devenu apparent qu'il ne disait pas la vérité.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

honteux; déshonorant; digne de condamnation
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Son comportement honteux a choqué tout le monde à la fête.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

canelle
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
La cannelle est souvent utilisée dans la pâtisserie et les desserts.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

évêque
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
L'évêque a prononcé un sermon puissant lors du service du dimanche.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

dangereux
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Les polluants dangereux augmentent les risques pour la santé.
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

franchement; sans ménagement
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Il lui a dit franchement qu'elle avait tort.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

accomplir
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
Elle a réussi à accomplir tous ses objectifs pour l'année.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorance
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Son ignorance des compétences informatiques de base a rendu difficile pour lui de trouver un emploi.
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radioactivité
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
La radioactivité est utilisée dans des traitements médicaux comme la thérapie du cancer.
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

remuer
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Elle a remué la soupe pour s'assurer qu'elle ne brûle pas.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

modeste
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
Elle vit dans une maison modeste à la campagne.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

signification
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
La découverte a une grande importance pour la recherche médicale.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

éblouir
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
Les tours du magicien ont ébloui le public.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Révolution industrielle
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
La Révolution industrielle a marqué un changement dans les processus de production.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

manque
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Son rapport manquait de détails.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

astronome
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
L'astronome a observé la nouvelle comète à travers son télescope.
B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

admirable
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
Son dévouement à aider les autres est vraiment admirable.
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

alcoolisme
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
Son alcoolisme a affecté sa santé et sa vie familiale.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

assuré
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Elle était assurée que tout irait bien.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

liberté
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
La Statue de la Liberté représente la liberté et la démocratie.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

posséder / avoir
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
Elle possède un grand talent en musique.
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

commissaire
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
Le commissaire de police a informé les médias à propos de l'incident.
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

provenir
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
La tradition est née dans les temps anciens.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

méduse
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
La méduse flottait gracieusement dans l'eau avec son corps translucide.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

tailleur
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
Le tailleur lui a pris les mesures pour un nouveau costume.
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

indigène
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
Les plantes indigènes sont bien adaptées à l'environnement local.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

début
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
Le jeune acteur a fait ses débuts sur la grande scène.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostiquer
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Le médecin l'a diagnostiqué avec une pneumonie.
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

s'efforcer
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
Elle a fait de grands efforts pour terminer le projet à temps.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

ligne directrice
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
L'entreprise a émis de nouvelles lignes directrices pour la sécurité des employés.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

émissions
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.
Les émissions de carbone augmentent à l'échelle mondiale.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

crédibilité
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Sa crédibilité en tant que leader reste incontestée.
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

trahison; déloyauté
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Sa trahison de leur amitié l'a profondément blessée.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

poisson tilapia
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
Le poisson tilapia est l'une des espèces de poissons les plus élevées dans le monde.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

marqueur
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Il a utilisé un marqueur rouge pour souligner les points importants.
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

éligible
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
Seuls les candidats éligibles sont pris en considération pour les nominations.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

réservation
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
J'ai fait une réservation au restaurant pour ce soir.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

porte-parole
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Le porte-parole a pris la parole lors de la conférence de presse au nom de l'entreprise.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

bonheur
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

théorique
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
L'idée reste principalement théorique sans preuve concrète.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

techniques de respiration
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Les techniques de respiration aident à réduire le stress et l'anxiété.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

légitime; valide; authentique; raisonnable
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
Il a une raison légitime d'être en retard.
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

classement
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Son classement dans la compétition s'est amélioré après chaque tour.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

mutuel
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Ils ont un respect mutuel l'un pour l'autre.
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

classer
Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
Le bibliothécaire a classé les livres par sujet.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

conseil
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
Elle a décidé de consulter après avoir ressenti du stress pendant des mois.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

banal
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
Les smartphones sont devenus banals dans la vie moderne.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

rénover
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Ils ont décidé de rénover la vieille maison avant d'emménager.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

urgent
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
Le gestionnaire a dû gérer plusieurs problèmes urgents en même temps.