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B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

sociable; amical; extraverti
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Elle est très sociable et se fait des amis facilement.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilégié
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Elle vient d'un milieu privilégié avec de nombreuses opportunités.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

sceptique
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Elle était sceptique à propos du nouveau plan.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

isolement
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
Le patient a été mis en isolement pour empêcher la propagation de la maladie infectieuse.
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

grappe
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Les raisins ont poussé en une grappe serrée.
B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

armoire
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
Le cabinet de la cuisine est plein d'assiettes et de ustensiles.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
L'usine a été fermée à cause d'un acte de sabotage.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

sirène
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
La voiture de police est passée en faisant retentir sa sirène.
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

pénétrer
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
La balle a pénétré le mur.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

marge
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Veuillez écrire vos notes dans la marge de la page.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

économie circulaire
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Adopter une économie circulaire peut réduire les déchets.
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

surnom
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Son surnom est 'Tigre' car il est très courageux.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

duo
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
Le duo musical a interprété son dernier succès lors du concert.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

bon marché/excessivement sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
Le film était drôle, mais un peu trop kitsch.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

étranger
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
En tant qu'outsider, il a trouvé difficile de comprendre leurs traditions.
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

à côté; à proximité;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
Elle marchait à côté de son ami dans le parc.
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 /sloʊp/

Slope

pente; terrain incliné
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Nous avons monté la pente raide de la montagne.
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

destin
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
Beaucoup de gens croient que le destin détermine le cours de leur vie.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

prometteur
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Elle est une jeune scientifique prometteuse avec de grandes idées.
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

four
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
Le four de l'usine a fondu le métal rapidement.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

frapper avec force
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Il a slamé la porte en colère après la dispute.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

persistant
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Malgré de nombreux obstacles, ses efforts persistants ont conduit au succès.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

révolutions
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Les révolutions mènent souvent à des changements sociaux importants.
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 /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

vif; brillant; clair;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
Elle a des souvenirs vivants de son enfance à la campagne.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

mélange
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
La pâte à gâteau est un mélange de farine, d'œufs et de lait.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traître
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
L'espion a été étiqueté comme un traître à son pays après avoir été capturé.
B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

une déclaration qui explique les avantages uniques ou la valeur qu'un produit ou service offre aux clients
Meaning
A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.
Example
A clear value proposition attracts more customers.
Une proposition de valeur claire attire plus de clients.
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

pantalons en denim
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
Il portait des pantalons en denim bleus avec une chemise blanche.
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

représenter
Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
La peinture représente un beau coucher du soleil sur la mer.
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

malédiction
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Il a juré bruyamment quand il s’est rendu compte qu’il avait perdu son portefeuille.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

fontaine
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
La fontaine dans le parc attire de nombreux visiteurs.
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

séparation; division; éloignement
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
La séparation des deux pays a été pacifique.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

proposition / tendre
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
La société a présenté sa démission au conseil.
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

administrateur
Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
L'administrateur de l'école a mis en œuvre de nouvelles politiques pour les élèves.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

perturbation; trouble; dérangement
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
La musique forte a créé une perturbation qui a dérangé tous les voisins.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

compost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Le jardinier a ajouté du compost pour enrichir le sol.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

arbitre
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
L'arbitre a arrêté le jeu après une faute.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

solitude
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La solitude peut offrir l'occasion d'une réflexion profonde.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

collaborer
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Les bénévoles collaborent souvent avec des organisations locales.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

rappeler
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
Je ne peux pas me souvenir de la dernière fois que nous nous sommes rencontrés.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

corail
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
Le corail du récif abrite de nombreuses créatures marines.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

contempler
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Elle s'est assise en silence pour contempler ses projets futurs.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigieux
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
L'Université de Harvard est l'une des universités les plus prestigieuses du monde.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

inquiet; anxieux; mal à l'aise
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
Elle se sentait inquiète de marcher seule la nuit.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

hésiter
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
N'hésitez pas à demander de l'aide.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

optimal, le plus favorable
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
La température optimale pour la croissance des plantes est d'environ 25°C.
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

paquet; bundle
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
Le facteur a livré un colis de lettres chez nous.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

faire passer en contrebande
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
Le gang a essayé de faire passer de l'or à travers la frontière.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le bateau à travers la tempête.
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

hypothèses
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
Ses hypothèses sur le projet étaient complètement fausses.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

terrain, scène
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
Le match de basket-ball aura lieu dans la nouvelle arène du centre-ville.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

empathie
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
L'empathie aide les étudiants à se connecter avec la société.
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

arrière
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
Les enfants ont glissé sur la colline sur leur arrière.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

déforestation
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
La déforestation accélère la perte de biodiversité.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

émergent
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
Le Bangladesh est l'une des économies émergentes les plus rapides du monde.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

rejet
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Son rejet de l'offre a surpris tout le monde.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

condamner
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
Le tribunal l'a condamné pour vol.
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

alliance
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
Les alliances mondiales favorisent la durabilité environnementale.
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

inversement
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
Il est riche, inversement, son frère lutte financièrement.
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

ordonnance
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
Le médecin lui a donné une ordonnance pour des antibiotiques.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

involontaire; accidentel
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
Les dégâts à la voiture étaient involontaires.
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

vaccination
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
Les enfants reçoivent la vaccination contre la rougeole à un jeune âge.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

prévisible
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Il est peu probable que l'entreprise apporte des changements dans un avenir prévisible.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

lire rapidement
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Elle a survolé le rapport avant la réunion.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

paludisme
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
Le paludisme est une maladie courante dans les régions tropicales.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

méchant; pervers;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
La reine méchante lança un sort sur la princesse.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

organisation bénévole
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean est une organisation bénévole qui promeut le recyclage.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

marchandises
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Les prix des marchandises comme le pétrole et l'or fluctuent fréquemment.
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

initier
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
L'entreprise va initier un nouveau programme de formation.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

misère; pauvreté extrême; souffrance
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
La famille pauvre vivait dans une misère totale après avoir perdu sa maison.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

alléguer
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Le témoin a allégué que l'homme était sur les lieux du crime.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

exhiber
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
Le musée exposera des artefacts anciens.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numérique
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
Le rapport fournit des données numériques sur la croissance de la population.
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

explosion, coup fort
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
L'explosion a envoyé un coup puissant à travers le bâtiment.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

ouvrier
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
L'ouvrier a travaillé dur toute la journée sur le chantier.
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

d'urgence
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
Le patient a besoin d'une attention médicale d'urgence.
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

réticence; hésitation
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Il a montré de la réticence à accepter l'offre d'emploi.
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

malheur
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
L'ancienne prophétie a prédit le malheur de la ville.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

suburbain
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Ils ont acheté une maison dans un quartier suburbain calme.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

spéculer / investir
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Les experts spéculent que l'entreprise pourrait s'étendre sur de nouveaux marchés.
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

pair
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
Il a essayé de regarder à travers le brouillard pour voir ses pairs de l'autre côté.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

initié
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
Il était un initié qui connaissait tous les secrets de l'entreprise.
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

détour
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
Nous avons dû prendre un détour car la route principale était fermée.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

biologique
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
Elle étudie les sciences biologiques à l'université.
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

ruisseau
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
Nous sommes allés pêcher près du ruisseau près de notre maison.
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 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

dépendance
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Sa dépendance à la technologie est préoccupante.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

apostrophe
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Vous avez besoin d'une apostrophe dans le mot 'children's'.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascendre
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Les grimpeurs vont ascendre la montagne à l'aube.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

caissier; narrateur
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
Le caissier de la banque a compté l'argent avec soin avant de le remettre.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Ils sont restés dans la suite présidentielle de l'hôtel.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

casser
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Elle a brisé le verre dans la frustration.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

enquête / demande d'information
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
Le comité a lancé une enquête sur les irrégularités financières.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

pantalon
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Elle a acheté un nouveau pantalon pour la fête.
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

en avant
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
Le leader s'avança pour s'adresser à la foule.
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

défense
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
Sa défense des droits des enfants lui a valu une reconnaissance internationale.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

inconscient; évanoui
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
Le patient était inconscient pendant plusieurs heures après l'opération.
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

coïncidence
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
C'était une étrange coïncidence qu'ils aient tous les deux porté la même robe à la fête.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

plaider
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Elle plaida pour la miséricorde.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasoir
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
Il s'est rasé la barbe avec un rasoir tranchant.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

irrégulier
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Sa présence au travail a été irrégulière ce mois-ci.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

se détériorer
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
La croissance non planifiée peut détériorer les conditions de vie.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

abus; mauvais traitement;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
L'abus de pouvoir a conduit à sa démission.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

écosystème
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un écosystème équilibré est crucial pour la durabilité environnementale.
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

dédier
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
Elle a dédié sa vie à aider les pauvres.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

particule
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Les particules de poussière flottaient dans l'air près de la fenêtre.
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

tapis
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Veuillez essuyer vos pieds sur le tapis avant d'entrer.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

travailleur indépendant
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Elle travaille en tant que freelance en concevant des sites web pour différents clients.
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

groseille
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
Les groseilles sont riches en vitamine C et font d'excellentes confitures.
B2 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

infrastructure
Meaning
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.
L'infrastructure numérique est essentielle pour les progrès futurs.
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

substitut
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
Le substitut dirigera la réunion en l'absence du manager.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

invaincu; non défait
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
L'équipe reste invaincue cette saison.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

pays natal
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Elle est retournée dans son pays natal après dix ans à l'étranger.
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

frontières
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
Le projet repousse les frontières de l'exploration spatiale.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

seul
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Elle a décidé de faire une danse solo lors du spectacle de talents.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

fortuné
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
Elle a eu de la chance d'échapper à l'accident sans blessures.
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

congestionné
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
La route était congestionnée pendant l'heure de pointe.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

esquiver
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
Le boxeur a réussi à esquiver le coup de son adversaire.
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

éblouissant; impressionnant
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
Les lumières éblouissantes de la ville ont émerveillé les touristes.