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B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

solutions
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
La biotechnologie fournit des solutions aux défis environnementaux.
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

cognitif
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
Les fonctions cognitives s'améliorent avec la pratique et l'apprentissage.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

saluer
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Les soldats saluèrent leur officier commandant.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

inutile; superflu
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
La réunion était inutile puisque toutes les décisions avaient déjà été prises.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

méchant; cruel; sauvage
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
Le chien méchant attaquait quiconque s'approchait de son territoire.
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

judicieux
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
Une décision judicieuse peut prévenir des problèmes futurs.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

possession; propriété; contrôle
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
La maison est dans la possession de leur famille depuis des générations.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

étude des traits du visage
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
Il croyait à la physiognomonie et essayait de lire la personnalité des gens à partir de leurs visages.
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

orang-outang
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
L'orang-outang se balance gracieusement à travers la canopée de la forêt.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

remise/remboursement
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Le magasin a offert une remise sur les achats en gros.
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.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

métabolisme
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
L'exercice stimule le métabolisme et brûle des calories.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

dépréciation
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
Le taux de dépréciation de la voiture est élevé après cinq ans.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

larmoyant
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Ses yeux larmoyants montraient des signes de vieillesse et de fatigue.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

impactant
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Son discours impactant a poussé l'auditoire à passer à l'action.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

reconstruire
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
La ville a été reconstruite après le tremblement de terre.
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

multiple; divers; variés
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
Elle a subi de multiples blessures dans l'accident.
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

volontairement
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
Elle a aidé volontairement ses voisins pendant l'urgence.
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

éternel; permanent;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
Leur amour est éternel et ne s'éteindra jamais.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

pénurie
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
La pénurie d'eau menace l'agriculture.
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

troupe
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
La troupe a marché en formation à travers le terrain de parade.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

compliqué
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
Les instructions de la machine sont trop compliquées à suivre.
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

obliquité
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
Le politicien a été critiqué pour l'obliquité de ses réponses.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

irréprochable
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Elle est connue pour son honnêteté irréprochable.
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

frais
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
Le pain est encore frais du four.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

atténuation
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
L'atténuation du changement climatique nécessite un effort collectif.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

coupure profonde
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Il avait besoin de points pour une coupure profonde à sa jambe.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

théologie
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Elle poursuit un diplôme en théologie à l'université.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

grand filet
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
Les pêcheurs ont jeté leur grand filet dans la rivière.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

pédagogie
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
La pédagogie moderne se concentre sur l'apprentissage centré sur l'étudiant.
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

ceder
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
Le pays a cédé du territoire après avoir perdu la guerre.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

bonheur
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

séparer
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
Le traité a cherché à séparer les deux régions hostiles.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

exaspérer
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
Ses plaintes constantes ont commencé à exaspérer ses collègues.
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

lettre; caractère
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Elle a écrit une lettre à sa grand-mère.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

sournois
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
Ils ont exposé les pratiques sournoises de l'entreprise avec ses fournisseurs.
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

prodigalité
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
Sa prodigalité avec l'argent l'a laissé en faillite.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

biocide
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Les biocides aident à contrôler les ravageurs et à réduire la propagation des maladies.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

comédie
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Nous avons regardé une comédie hilarante au théâtre.
A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

vue
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
La vue du coucher de soleil lui coupa le souffle.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

durabilité
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
La durabilité assure la santé environnementale à long terme.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

impulsivité
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Son impulsivité l'a conduit à prendre des décisions imprudentes.
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

adolescent
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
Elle a passé ses années adolescentes dans une petite ville.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

dément / irrationnel
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
Il avait l'air dément après avoir entendu la nouvelle choquante.
B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

raisonnable; juste et pratique; pas trop cher; logique
Meaning
fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical
Example
The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.
L'hôtel propose des prix raisonnables pour un hébergement de qualité.
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

antiquité
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
Les ruines sont un rappel de l'antiquité de la ville.
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

abondance; suffisance
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
Il y a plein de nourriture pour tout le monde à la fête.
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

secte
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
Le groupe s'est divisé en différentes sectes en raison des différences doctrinales.
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

héritier
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
Elle est devenue l'héritière de la propriété de sa famille.
A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

commentaire
Meaning
a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
Example
She posted a kind comment on my photo.
Elle a posté un gentil commentaire sur ma photo.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

sans défense; impuissant; vulnérable
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
L'enfant se sentait sans défense lorsqu'il s'est perdu dans le marché bondé.
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

écliptique
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
L'écliptique est le plan de l'orbite de la Terre autour du Soleil.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

enfin
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Après des années de travail acharné, elle a enfin atteint son objectif.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

espiègle
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
L'enfant a donné un sourire espiègle avant de cacher le jouet.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

discutable
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Il est discutable que la technologie ait amélioré notre qualité de vie.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

goutter
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
L'eau gouttait de la tuyauterie cassée.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

somnambule
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
Le somnambule est sorti de la maison la nuit.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

résoudre
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
Le gestionnaire résout le conflit entre les employés.
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

renvoyer, rejeter
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
Le manager a renvoyé l'employé pour être trop souvent en retard.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

entièrement
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Elle est entièrement consciente des risques.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

marais
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Les randonneurs se sont retrouvés coincés dans un marais.
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

correctement
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
Elle a répondu à toutes les questions correctement.
C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

embrouiller
Meaning
To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.
Example
The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.
Les instructions compliquées ont embrouillé les nouveaux employés.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

confort; commodité
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
Le canapé doux a apporté un grand confort après une longue journée de travail.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

salubre
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Un régime salubre comprend des fruits et des légumes frais.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

prudent; vigilant; attentif
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
Sois prudent en traversant la rue pendant les heures de pointe.
B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

exact; correct;
Meaning
correct, exact, and without any mistakes
Example
The weather forecast was completely accurate.
La prévision météo était entièrement exacte.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

nier
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Il a nié avoir volé l'argent.
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

très petit
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Elle m'a donné un petit sourire avant de partir.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

consonance, harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
La consonance entre leurs idées a rendu le projet réussi.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

traverser l'océan Atlantique
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
Ils ont pris un vol transatlantique de New York à Londres.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

décor
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
Le décor du film était une belle plage.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

conyugal
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
Ils ont vécu une longue vie de bonheur conjugal.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

relatif au lait ou semblable au lait
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Les vaisseaux lactéaux dans l'intestin grêle absorbent les graisses alimentaires.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

myopie; vision à court terme
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Sa décision à court terme d'abandonner l'école tôt a affecté ses perspectives de carrière.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

excès; surplus
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
Les excédents de nourriture de la fête ont été donnés au refuge local.
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

fiancé
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Elle l'a présenté comme son fiancé.
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

brûler
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
La bougie brûlera pendant plusieurs heures.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

digne d'éloges
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Elle a fait un effort digne d'éloges en terminant le projet à temps.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

hypocrite
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
Le politicien a été accusé d'être un hypocrite qui n'a jamais révélé ses vrais projets.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

supériorité
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Sa supériorité en mathématiques était évidente à partir de ses résultats de test.
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

scintiller
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Les feux d'artifice scintillèrent à travers le ciel nocturne.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

spontanément
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Les enfants apprennent spontanément à travers les interactions entre pairs.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

malhonnête; frauduleux; trompeur
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
Le vendeur malhonnête a essayé de leur vendre une voiture cassée.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

donner un coup rapide
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Il a flické l'interrupteur pour allumer la lumière.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

priorité
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
La santé devrait être notre priorité absolue.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

meubler, fournir
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Ils ont meublé la nouvelle maison avec des meubles modernes.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

air vicié
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Un miasme de décomposition flottait au-dessus de la maison abandonnée.
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

chaton
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
Le petit chaton adore jouer avec des boules de laine.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

révision complète
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
L'entreprise a décidé de rénover son système informatique obsolète.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

mineur
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Il a refusé de faire des travaux mineurs.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

infraction
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
L'étudiant a été puni pour une infraction mineure aux règles de l'école.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

préférence
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Elle a une préférence pour la musique classique plutôt que la musique pop.
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

esthète
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
L'esthète admirait les détails subtils de la peinture.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

simple
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Elle portait une robe blanche simple pour la cérémonie.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

lié aux femmes, côté maternel
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Elle venait du côté maternel d'une famille noble.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

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

complexity

complexité
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
La complexité du problème nécessitait une équipe d'experts.
A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

se permettre
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
Je ne peux pas me permettre d'acheter une nouvelle voiture maintenant.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

diffuser
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
Les réseaux sociaux aident à diffuser rapidement les informations.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

atrocement
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
Le service du restaurant était atrocement lent.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

réalisable
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
Il est réalisable de terminer le projet en deux mois.
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

sous-texte
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
Le sous-texte de son discours suggérait un désaccord.
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

prise de décision
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
La prise de décision du PDG était cruciale pour le succès de l'entreprise.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

abattage / massacre
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
L'armée a tué des centaines de soldats ennemis.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

en ligne
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
Je préfère faire du shopping en ligne plutôt que d'aller dans les magasins.
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

fermeture éclair
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
Les fermetures éclair sont utilisées pour fermer l'ouverture de la veste.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

blasé, indifférent
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Après des années de voyages de luxe, elle se sentit blasée par un autre voyage à Paris.
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

discipline
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
La discipline aide à maintenir la concentration et la productivité.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

ponctualité
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
La ponctualité est une qualité appréciée dans les milieux professionnels.
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

diviseur
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
Dans l'équation 12 ÷ 3, le nombre 3 est le diviseur.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

récitation
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
Le concours de récitation de poésie a eu lieu dans l'auditorium.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

dépassement de soi
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
Le politicien a dépassé les limites en faisant des promesses qu'il n'a pas pu tenir.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

correspondant
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
Le correspondant étranger a rapporté en direct depuis Paris.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

noeud coulant
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
Le cowboy a fait un nœud coulant pour attraper le cheval sauvage.
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

prédateur
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
Les lions sont des prédateurs puissants dans la savane.
A1 noun /kiːp/

Keep

subsistance; la partie la plus forte d'un château
Meaning
food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle
Example
He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family.
Il a travaillé dur pour gagner sa subsistance et soutenir sa famille.
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

froncer les sourcils
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
Elle fronça les sourcils lorsqu'elle entendit la mauvaise nouvelle.
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

bactérie
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Les bactéries spécialisées aident à la décomposition des déchets.