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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.
C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

déchirer
Meaning
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
Example
The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.
L'explosion déchira l'air avec un bruit assourdissant.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

principalement; en majorité; habituellement
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Les étudiants viennent principalement des écoles locales.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

ventru
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
L'homme ventru peinait à boutonner sa chemise.
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

ordinaire; normal; pas spécial
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
C'était juste un jour ordinaire au bureau.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

nerf; courage
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Elle a rassemblé le courage de parler devant un grand public.
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

malgré
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
Il a continué son travail malgré les difficultés.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

apprendre
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Les enfants apprennent rapidement quand ils sont intéressés.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

province
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
La province est connue pour son riche héritage culturel et ses paysages impressionnants.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

de couleurs variées
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
Le chat piebald avait des taches noires et blanches sur tout son corps.
A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

bonheur
Meaning
A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Example
He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplier
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Les bactéries se multiplient rapidement dans des conditions chaudes.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

levée
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
La ville a construit une levée pour se protéger des inondations.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

diviseur
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
Ses remarques divisives ont encore plus divisé le groupe.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

moelle de l'arbre de plantain
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
La moelle de l'arbre de plantain est couramment utilisée dans la cuisine traditionnelle bengali.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

superficiel
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Il a jeté un coup d'œil superficiel au rapport avant la réunion.
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

traditionnellement
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
Le Bangladesh est traditionnellement connu pour son hospitalité.
A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

coûter
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
Ce livre coûtera vingt dollars.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

multiplicité
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
Le projet a dû faire face à une multiplicité de défis.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

activisme
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Son activisme environnemental a inspiré de nombreux jeunes à agir.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

apiculteur
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
L'apiculteur a récolté du miel frais des ruches.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

classes virtuelles
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Les classes virtuelles permettent l'apprentissage à distance pour les étudiants du monde entier.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

ranger / un type d'arbre
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Il a arrangé sa chambre avant l'arrivée des invités.
A2 verb ɜrn

earn

gagner
Meaning
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
Example
Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.
Les actifs vous aident à gagner de l'argent même pendant que vous dormez.
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

sacrilège
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
Voler dans le temple était considéré comme un acte de sacrilège.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

gérable; contrôlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La charge de travail est gérable si nous planifions correctement.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marche
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Les soldats ont effectué une marche cérémoniale devant le palais.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

audace ou impudence
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Il a eu l'audace de mentir même lorsqu'il a été pris la main dans le sac.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

fascinant
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
Le documentaire sur la vie océanique était fascinant.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

démobiliser
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
Le gouvernement a décidé de démobiliser l'armée après la guerre.
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

miel
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
J'aime ajouter du miel à mon thé.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

estime de soi
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Elle a refusé de compromettre son estime de soi en acceptant un traitement injuste.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

décapiter
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Le récit historique décrit comment le traître a été décapité comme punition.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

commettre / accomplir
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Il a commis une grave erreur dans le rapport.
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

négociations bilatérales
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
Les négociations bilatérales résolvent les différends.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

incrédule
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
Elle lui a lancé un regard incrédule lorsqu'il a affirmé avoir rencontré une célébrité.
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

particulier
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
Il est très particulier à propos de son régime.
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

détox numérique
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Une détox numérique peut aider à réduire la fatigue des mains.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

si
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
Je ne sais pas si je dois y aller.
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

gâter
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
Elle a tendance à gâter ses petits-enfants.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

retarder
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Le vol a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

chaussure
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de chaussures de course pour faire de l'exercice.
B1 verb pres

press

presser. appuyer.
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
Appuyez fermement pour faire fonctionner la machine.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

pic-vert
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
Le pic-vert a frappé contre le chêne.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

rites funéraires
Meaning
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Example
The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.
Les rites funéraires du leader défunt ont attiré des milliers de personnes en deuil.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imiter
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Les enfants imitent souvent le comportement de leurs parents.
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

bonheur
Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ceinture
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
Il a serré sa ceinture avant de partir courir.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intriguer
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
Le roman mystère intriguerait n'importe quel lecteur.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

presque; presque;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
J'ai presque raté le bus ce matin.
B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

s'opposer
Meaning
to disagree with or resist; to act against
Example
Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.
Beaucoup de citoyens s'opposent à la nouvelle politique fiscale.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Poux
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
L'enfant avait un poux dans ses cheveux.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

conclave secret
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Les dirigeants se sont réunis dans un conclave secret pour discuter de la stratégie.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

terne
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
La performance terne a déçu le public.
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.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

se faire bien voir
Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
Elle a essayé de s'ingratiser auprès de son patron en le complimentant souvent.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilatéral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Les deux pays ont signé un accord commercial bilatéral.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

piquant
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
L'odeur piquante de l'ail a envahi la cuisine.
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

spécifique à la région
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
Les impacts du changement climatique sont spécifiques à la région.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

le noyau de quelque chose; la partie comestible d'une noix ou d'une graine
Meaning
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
Example
The kernel of the argument was about fairness.
Le noyau de l'argument concernait l'équité.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

carotte
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Les carottes sont riches en vitamine A.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

fond; bas
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Le coffre au trésor était au fond de l'océan.
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

interdire
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
La loi interdit de fumer dans les lieux publics.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

éclatant
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Les étoiles éclatantes ont illuminé le ciel nocturne.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

science de la mesure de la lumière
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La photométrie aide à concevoir des systèmes d'éclairage efficaces.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

atavisme
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
Le scientifique a noté de l'atavisme dans les caractéristiques physiques de l'enfant.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

subterfuge
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
Ils ont utilisé le subterfuge pour éviter de payer des impôts.
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

élégance distinctive
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
Il a prononcé son discours avec une grande élégance.
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

lave-linge
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
Le lave-linge est tombé en panne et a besoin de réparation.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imparfaitible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Certaines qualités humaines sont considérées comme imparfaitibles.
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 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

solennel
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
La journée commence par une cérémonie solennelle au mémorial.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

extradition
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
L'extradition du suspect a été retardée en raison de problèmes juridiques.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

urgent
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
Le patient a besoin d'une attention médicale urgente.
A1 noun /ker/

Care

soin; protection; attention
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
L'infirmière a fourni d'excellents soins aux patients âgés.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

charmer / séduire par la tromperie
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Elle a charmé l'auditoire avec ses récits.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

pâtisserie
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
J'ai acheté une boîte de pâtisseries fraîches pour le petit déjeuner.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

méchanceté; avarice
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Sa méchanceté envers les enfants pauvres a choqué tout le monde dans le quartier.
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

brut
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
Le pétrole brut est transformé en carburant et en produits chimiques.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

de manière appropriée
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Elle était habillée de manière appropriée pour l'événement.
C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

événement
Meaning
an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring
Example
The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.
L'occurrence des tremblements de terre est courante dans cette région.
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

véritablement
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Véritablement, je vous le dis, c'est la vérité.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

incompétent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Il a été licencié parce qu'il était incompétent dans son travail.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

paysan / employé loyal
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
Il a rendu un service loyal en terminant le projet à temps.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

présage vague
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
La pièce offre un présage vague du malaise politique à venir.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

confus
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
Elle se sentait confuse à cause des instructions compliquées.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

futile
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Ses efforts étaient futiles et n'ont pas changé le résultat.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

vif
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
L'homme vif a dansé avec joie au mariage.
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

lancer vers le haut
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
Le pêcheur a lancé son filet dans les airs.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

désordonné; non coordonné
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
Ses mouvements étaient désordonnés, ce qui le rendait sujet aux accidents.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorisation / permis
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
Le pilote a reçu l'autorisation d'atterrir l'avion.
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

écume
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
Les vagues se sont écrasées contre les rochers, créant de l'écume blanche sur le rivage.
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

ciel
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
L'aigle a volé haut dans le ciel.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

enterrement
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
La cérémonie de l'enterrement a eu lieu l'après-midi.
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

quête; recherche
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
Le chevalier entreprit une quête pour trouver le trésor légendaire.
B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

côte
Meaning
the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land
Example
We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
Nous avons conduit le long de la côte pour profiter de la vue.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

atténuer
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
Le médicament aide à atténuer la douleur.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

en forme de plume
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
La structure de la feuille de fougère est en forme de plume.
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

roche
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
La montagne était faite de roche solide.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

imagerie
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
L'utilisation de l'imagerie par le poète a donné vie à la scène.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

enlever
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
Le criminel a essayé d’enlever l’enfant en plein jour.
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

son harmonieux
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
Le langage euphonieux du poète rendait le vers un plaisir à lire.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

multitâche
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Le multitasking réduit l'efficacité.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

sel de roche
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Le sel de roche est considéré comme plus sain que le sel de table.
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 /kɔːrd/

chord

accord musical
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Elle a gratté un simple accord à la guitare.
A2 noun /ˈdʒel.i/

Jelly

gelée
Meaning
a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency
Example
She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast.
Elle a étalé de la gelée de raisin sur son toast pour le petit-déjeuner.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

providence divine
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Ils croyaient que leur survie était due à la providence divine.
C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

cumulatif
Meaning
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
Example
The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.
L'effet cumulatif du stress peut nuire à votre santé.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nomade
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
La tribu menait un mode de vie nomade.
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

lié au glucose
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
Les aliments à indice glycémique élevé provoquent une augmentation rapide du taux de sucre dans le sang.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

volaille
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
Le fermier élevait de la volaille dans son jardin pour des œufs frais et de la viande.
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

immédiatement après
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
Il a avoué son erreur, immédiatement après elle lui a pardonné.
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

arroser
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
Les agriculteurs irriguent leurs champs pendant les saisons sèches.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

prématuré
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
L'enfant prématuré lisait des romans à l'âge de cinq ans.
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

curatif
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
Le médecin a prescrit un traitement curatif pour la maladie.
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

américain
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
Elle est une citoyenne américaine.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

compliqué
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
Il a fait face à un problème juridique compliqué.
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 /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

emprisonner
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Le juge a emprisonné le criminel pour cinq ans.