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B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

point de vue biaisé
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
L'article avait une tendance politique.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

diffuseur
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Le diffuseur a diffusé le match en direct à des millions de téléspectateurs.
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

maculé
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
La surface maculée du vieux miroir lui donna un charme unique.
A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

lancer
Meaning
to send something through the air with force using your hand
Example
He can throw the ball very far.
Il peut lancer le ballon très loin.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

millénaire
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
L'année 2000 a été célébrée comme le début d'un nouveau millénaire.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

médaille
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Elle a gagné une médaille d'or lors de la course de 100 mètres.
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

mélodrame exagéré
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
Le film a été critiqué pour son excès de mélodrame.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

intrépide, courageux, déterminé
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
Le soldat intrépide a combattu contre toutes les adversités.
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

champignon
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
Un étrange champignon poussait sur l'arbre ancien.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

optique
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
Le nerf optique transporte les signaux de l'œil au cerveau.
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

chorégraphie
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
La chorégraphie du ballet était époustouflante.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

personne mécontente
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
La personne mécontente a exprimé ses plaintes contre le gouvernement.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

titre; titre honorifique; grade
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
Le titre du livre est très intéressant.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

match d'entraînement
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
L'équipe a joué un match d'entraînement avant que la saison officielle commence.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

prosodie
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
Le professeur a expliqué comment la prosodie affecte l'humeur d'un poème.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

gestion du temps
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
La gestion du temps est cruciale pour le succès.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

démographique
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
L'entreprise analyse les tendances démographiques avant de lancer un produit.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

inapproprié; inapte
Meaning
not suitable; inappropriate; unfit
Example
His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.
Son commentaire était inapproprié pour la réunion formelle.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

céleste
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
Ils ont passé une semaine céleste sur l'île tranquille.
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

se concentrer
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
Elle a essayé de se concentrer sur ses études malgré le bruit.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

conventionnel
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
De nombreux agriculteurs utilisent encore des méthodes agricoles conventionnelles.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

mémo
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Il a écrit un mémo au personnel au sujet de la prochaine réunion.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

comparable
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Les deux produits sont comparables en qualité mais diffèrent par le prix.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

sinus
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Il souffrait d'une infection des sinus qui lui causait des maux de tête.
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

foutaises, balivernes
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
Il a rejeté l'idée comme des foutaises.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

à chaque fois que
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Appelez-moi quand vous aurez besoin d'aide.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

triplécité
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
Le design montre une triplécité de formes combinées harmonieusement.
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

montant de porte
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
Le menuisier a soigneusement mesuré la largeur du montant de la porte.
B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

réalité
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
La réalité de la situation était évidente.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Le livre était rempli de remarques élogieuses sur l'auteur.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

injuste; incorrecte
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
La punition était injuste pour une infraction mineure.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

obligation
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
Les parents ont l'obligation de prendre soin de leurs enfants.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

membre
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Il s'est cassé un membre en grimpant à l'arbre.
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

abject
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Ils vivaient dans une pauvreté abjecte.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

intercession
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
Le prisonnier a été libéré grâce à l'intercession de leaders influents.
C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

saboteur
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
Le saboteur a été arrêté avant qu'il ne puisse planter la bombe.
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

bonheur
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

église
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
L'ancienne église du village a été construite au XVIIIe siècle.
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

citrouille
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
Nous avons sculpté une lanterne de citrouille à partir d'une grosse citrouille.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

réseau mondial d'ordinateurs
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Internet a révolutionné la façon dont nous accédons à l'information.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

conque
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
Le prêtre a soufflé dans la coquille de conque pour signaler le début de la cérémonie.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

jonquille
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Les jonquilles ont fleuri tôt ce printemps dans la prairie.
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

téléologie
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
Aristote est souvent associé au concept de téléologie en philosophie.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

fondre
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Les travailleurs fondent du fer de son minerai dans l'usine.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

course
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
La course était très excitante, avec de nombreux concurrents.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

fonctionner
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Le chirurgien opérera le patient demain.
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

impliquer
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
Il est essentiel d'impliquer les jeunes dans l'éducation.
A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

éteint
Meaning
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
Example
He turned off the light before leaving the room.
Il a éteint la lumière avant de quitter la pièce.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

disséquer
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
En cours de biologie, les étudiants ont dû disséquer une grenouille pour apprendre son anatomie.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

abonné
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Elle est abonnée à la revue mensuelle.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

luminosité
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
La luminosité de l'étoile a été mesurée à l'aide d'instruments avancés.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

orateur
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
Le célèbre orateur a prononcé un discours inspirant.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

profil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Il a mis à jour son profil sur le site Web de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

arme à feu
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
La police a trouvé une arme à feu cachée lors de l'enquête.
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

hymne
Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
La congrégation a chanté un hymne lors du service du matin.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

relatif à l'océan ouvert
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
Les poissons pélagiques comme le thon se trouvent loin de la côte.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

un vrai casse-pied; une horreur visuelle
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
Le bâtiment abandonné est devenu un vrai casse-pied dans le quartier.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

erroné
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Je me suis trompé sur l'heure de la réunion.
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

panacée
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
L'éducation est souvent considérée comme une panacée pour les problèmes sociaux.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

armoire
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Elle a rangé toutes les assiettes et les bols dans l'armoire de la cuisine.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

explosion
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
L'explosion a secoué tout le quartier.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

pestilentiel
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
L'atmosphère pestilentielle du marais rendait les gens malades.
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indicateur
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
Le taux de chômage est un indicateur clé de la santé économique.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

pleurer
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Ils se sont réunis pour pleurer la perte de leur ami.
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipathiser
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
Il semblait antipathiser avec l'approche de la nouvelle direction.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

aberration, déviation, anomalie
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
Le scientifique a rejeté les données comme une aberration.
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

paillasson
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
Veuillez essuyer vos pieds sur le paillasson avant d'entrer dans la maison.
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

néerlandais
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
Elle apprécie les peintures hollandaises du XVIIe siècle.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

étonné; stupéfait;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
Je serais étonné si je savais ce qui s'est passé ici.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

petite-fille
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Sa petite-fille lui rend visite chaque week-end.
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

biologie
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
La biologie explique comment les plantes et les animaux fonctionnent.
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

interroger
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
La police a interrogé le suspect pendant des heures.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

lever du soleil
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Nous avons regardé le beau lever du soleil depuis le sommet de la montagne.
A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

rester
Meaning
to remain in the same place; to continue being
Example
Please stay here until I return.
S'il vous plaît, restez ici jusqu'à ce que je revienne.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

famine
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Beaucoup de gens sont morts de famine pendant la famine.
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

raide, excessif
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Les randonneurs ont grimpé un sentier raide de montagne.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

franchise
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
Elle a parlé avec franchise des défis auxquels elle a fait face.
A1 noun /dres/

Dress

robe
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
Elle portait une belle robe bleue à la fête.
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

temple
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
Ils ont visité un ancien temple pendant leur voyage en Inde.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

bavarder; divulguer un secret
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Il a révélé la surprise par erreur.
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

révision; édition révisée
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
Les étudiants ont passé des heures à faire des révisions pour leurs examens finaux.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

évocateur
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
L'odeur de la pluie évoque mon enfance dans le village.
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

fraternel
Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
Les deux nations maintiennent une relation fraternelle.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

éviscérer, détruire
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
les critiques ont détruit le film à cause de son histoire faible.
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

menton
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
Il caressait sa barbe pensivement, en posant sa main sur son menton.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

obstiné
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
Elle a réussi grâce à sa détermination obstinée.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

élysée
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
Pour elle, le jardin était un élysée personnel.
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

communication efficace
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
La communication efficace est la clé de relations solides.
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

bien fait; bien cuit
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
Le projet a été bien fait et a impressionné tout le monde.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

quai
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
Le navire est resté au quai pendant deux jours.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

sous-estimer
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
Ne sous-estimez jamais la puissance du travail d'équipe.
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

déprimer
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
Le temps morose a tendance à déprimer les gens.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

calculatrice
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Elle a utilisé une calculatrice pour résoudre l’équation complexe.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

arborétum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Nous avons visité l'arborétum de la ville pour en apprendre davantage sur les arbres exotiques.
B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

incident
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
La police a rapidement répondu à l'incident dans le parc.
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

option
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
Vous avez l'option de travailler depuis chez vous ou au bureau.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

nommer
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
Le conseil nommera un nouveau directeur.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

surpris
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
J'ai été surpris de voir mon vieil ami au marché.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

joyeux
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
Elle s’est sentie joyeuse en entendant la bonne nouvelle.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

grêle
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La soudaine tempête de grêle a endommagé de nombreuses voitures dans le parking avec de grosses boules de glace.
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

concerner
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
Les règles concernent tous les élèves de l'école.
C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

couronnement
Meaning
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
Example
The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.
Le couronnement du nouveau roi a été assisté par des milliers de personnes.
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

déjà; auparavant; avant
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
J'ai déjà terminé mes devoirs pour aujourd'hui.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

siège social
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
Le siège social de l'entreprise est situé à New York.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

tiroir
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Elle a mis ses bijoux dans le tiroir du dessus de la commode.
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

alto (voix chantée adulte)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
Elle chantait la partie alto dans la chorale magnifiquement.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

puissant
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
Le fleuve puissant traverse le cœur du pays.
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

liberté
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
La liberté favorise l'expression de soi.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

débris flottants
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
La plage était couverte de débris flottants après la tempête.
A1 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

chaque
Meaning
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
Example
Each student received a certificate.
Chaque étudiant a reçu un certificat.
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

de mauvaise nature
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
Il a fait une remarque de mauvaise nature à propos de son collègue.
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

Aventure
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
Les voyages d'aventure sont aimés par les chercheurs de sensations.
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

manger avidement / vallée étroite entre les montagnes
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
Ils se sont gavés de pizza après la randonnée.
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

exculper
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
L'avocat a travaillé dur pour exculper son client.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

impuissant
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Elle se sentait impuissante contre le système injuste.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

préadopter
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
Les travailleurs ont été préengagés avant le début officiel du projet.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

classique ou traditionnel
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
Elle adore écouter de la musique classique en étudiant.
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

couverte
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
La forêt est couverte de verdure.
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

volumineux, grand, expansif
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
La bibliothèque contenait une collection volumineuse de livres.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

excessif
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
La croissance excessive de la population conduit à l'épuisement des ressources.