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A1 noun /sʌn/

son

fils
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
Son fils est très talentueux en musique.
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

considérer, juger
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
Le projet a été jugé un succès par le conseil.
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

agiter
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
Les protestations constantes ont agité les rues de la ville.
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

graphite
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
L'artiste a esquissé le portrait avec un crayon graphite.
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

successif; consécutif
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
L'équipe a gagné trois matchs consécutifs.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

volontaire
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
Son comportement volontaire en ignorant les règles l'a mise dans une situation difficile.
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

bien que
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
Bien qu'il pleuvait, ils sont allés se promener.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

fleur de baume
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Les fleurs de baume du jardin ont fleuri magnifiquement dans des nuances de rose et de violet.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

extrémité
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Il a été poussé à l'extrême de sa patience.
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

traiter avec condescendance
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
Ne me traite pas avec ta fausse sympathie.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

ravi
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Elle était ravie de la fête surprise.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Elle a fait un geste de bienvenue avec ses mains pour inviter les invités à entrer.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

juteux
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
Le steak était tellement juteux qu'il fondait dans ma bouche.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

malléable
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
L'or est un métal très malléable utilisé dans la bijouterie.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

présentiment
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Elle avait un pressentiment du désastre à venir.
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

science des sols
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
La pédologie aide les scientifiques à comprendre la fertilité du sol.
B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

nonne
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
La nonne enseignait à l'école catholique locale.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiographie
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Elle a publié une autobiographie sur son parcours vers le succès.
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

endroit
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
J'ai trouvé un excellent endroit pour un pique-nique dans le parc.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

sceptique; méfiant; qui remet en question la vérité de quelque chose
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
De nombreux scientifiques restent sceptiques concernant la nouvelle théorie.
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

méchant; cruel; désagréable
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
Ne sois pas aussi cruel avec ta petite sœur.
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

étude nocturne
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
Son roman était le résultat de longues études nocturnes.
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

surproduction
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
La crise économique a été causée par la surproduction de biens.
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

noblesse
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
Il a été élevé à la noblesse par le roi.
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.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

imiter
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Il a été arrêté pour avoir tenté d'usurper l'identité d'un policier.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

résonner
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
La salle résonna avec des applaudissements.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

destruction
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
Le tribunal a puni l'entreprise pour la spoliation des preuves.
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

récapitulation
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
Le professeur a donné une brève récapitulation du cours avant de terminer la classe.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

botanique
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Elle étudie la botanique à l'université.
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

par cœur
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
Il a appris le poème par cœur sans en comprendre le sens.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

cryptographique
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Les banques utilisent la technologie cryptographique pour sécuriser les transactions.
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

poêle
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
Chauffez l'huile dans une grande poêle avant d'ajouter les légumes.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

raconter
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Elle a raconté ses aventures pendant le voyage d'été.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

investisseur
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
L'investisseur a financé la startup avec une grande somme d'argent.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ah
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Ah, maintenant je comprends ce que tu veux dire.
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

acquisition
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
L'acquisition d'équipement moderne a amélioré la précision des recherches.
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

dépravé
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
Le film décrit la vie d'un criminel dépravé.
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

indice
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
Le détective a trouvé un indice près de la fenêtre.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

commençant un voyage
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
Le groupe commence un long voyage.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

remarquable; extraordinaire; digne d'attention;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Sa guérison de la maladie était remarquable.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

ligne directrice
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
L'entreprise a émis de nouvelles lignes directrices pour la sécurité des employés.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

une grande voiture de luxe conduite par un chauffeur
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
La mariée est arrivée dans une limousine blanche.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

cultiver
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Les agriculteurs cultivent du riz dans les champs.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

fatigué et préoccupé
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Son visage fatigué révélait des années de lutte.
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

usufruit
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
Le locataire avait l'usufruit de la terre mais pas sa propriété.
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

mathématiques
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
Elle est très bonne en mathématiques.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confiserie
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Le magasin vend une grande variété de confiserie.
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

régate
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
La régate annuelle a attiré des concurrents du monde entier.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

technique mnémotechnique, aide-mémoire
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
Les mnémoniques aident à se souvenir des concepts complexes facilement.
C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

sentir mauvais; dégager une forte impression de quelque chose de désagréable ou indésirable
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
La poubelle dégage une odeur de nourriture pourrie.
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

réactionnaire
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
Le groupe a adopté une position réactionnaire contre les nouvelles politiques.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

préalablement établir
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Certaines règles ont été préétablies avant la réunion.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

imminent
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
Les villageois étaient inquiets de l'inondation imminente.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

organisme
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
Chaque organisme a besoin d'eau pour survivre.
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.
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

bonheur
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

invulnérable
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
La forteresse était considérée comme invulnérable aux attaques.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

char de guerre
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
Le guerrier monta son char de guerre avec un grand courage.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

se laisser abattre
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
Après des échecs répétés, il a commencé à se laisser abattre.
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

gratitude
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
La gratitude envers les martyrs est un devoir moral.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

inorganique
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
Les composés inorganiques sont courants en chimie.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

marque; signe; note
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Elle a obtenu la meilleure note à l'examen de mathématiques.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

massager
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
Le thérapeute massera votre dos pour réduire la tension musculaire.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

inconfortable; gênant; problématique
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
L'ascenseur cassé a rendu l'accès au dernier étage inconfortable.
B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

modifications
Meaning
Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.
Example
Amendments reflect evolving public needs.
Les modifications reflètent les besoins publics évolutifs.
C1 noun

Kin

famille; parents;
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

concis
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
Son discours était concis et percutant.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

rectification
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
L'article a nécessité plusieurs rectifications avant d'être prêt pour l'impression.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

poutre (en acier)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Les poutres en acier ont soutenu le poids du pont.
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

tedium
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
Le tedium des longues réunions épuise souvent la motivation.
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

sanctifier
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
L'ancien temple a été sanctifié par des siècles de dévotion.
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

patience
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
La patience est essentielle lorsqu'on poursuit de grands objectifs.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

impatiemment
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
Elle tapotait des doigts impatiemment en attendant la réponse.
B1 noun /feɪk/

Fake

contrefaçon; fraude; objet factice
Meaning
a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham
Example
The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.
Le tableau a été découvert comme étant une contrefaçon d'une valeur très faible.
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

inflexion
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
Son inflexion a captivé le public.
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

diaphane
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
Elle portait une robe diaphane qui scintillait sous la lumière du soleil.
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

gigantesque
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
L'entreprise a fait un investissement gigantesque dans la technologie.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

élimination
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
L'élimination des émissions est une priorité.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

frotter
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Elle a frotté ses mains ensemble pour les garder au chaud.
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

coquelicot
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Le coquelicot rouge a magnifiquement fleuri dans le jardin.
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.
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

participer
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Les étudiants sont encouragés à participer à des activités parascolaires.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prêter attention
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Tu devrais prêter attention aux conseils de l'enseignant.
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

une grande collection de données linguistiques utilisées pour l'analyse du langage
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
Les linguistes utilisent un corpus pour analyser les modèles linguistiques.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

pare-feu
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un pare-feu protège les réseaux des cyberattaques.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

argent
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
L'anneau en argent scintillait sous la lumière du soleil.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

vieillissement
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Le biologiste a étudié la sénescence des plantes pour comprendre le vieillissement.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

dernier
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
La voiture la plus arrière du convoi est tombée en panne en premier.
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

ventiler / ouverture permettant à l'air ou au gaz de passer
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
Elle a exprimé sa frustration après la longue réunion.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

épuisé
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
Se sentir épuisé après le réveil est courant.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

cessionnaire
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
Le cessionnaire doit signer le contrat avant de prendre possession.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

strident, bruyant
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Sa voix stridente rendait le débat inconfortable.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

idiotie
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
La décision d'ignorer les protocoles de sécurité était une pure idiotie qui mettait tout le monde en danger.
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

arriérés
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
Elle était en retard de plusieurs mois pour sa facture d'électricité.
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

athéisme
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Il a déclaré son athéisme ouvertement malgré la pression sociale.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

nominal; très petit
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
Il a payé seulement des frais nominaux pour l'adhésion car il était étudiant.
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

post-scriptum
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
Elle a ajouté une brève post-scriptum pour le remercier à nouveau.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

quantitatif
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
L'étude fournit des preuves quantitatives des effets du changement climatique.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

tablette
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Elle a pris une tablette pour soulager son mal de tete.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

brique
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Les travailleurs ont posé brique après brique pour construire le mur.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

de manière extensive
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
Elle a voyagé de manière extensive à travers l'Europe pour ses recherches.
A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

vraiment; réellement; très beaucoup
Meaning
actually; truly; very much
Example
I really enjoyed the concert last night.
J'ai vraiment apprécié le concert hier soir.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

atmosphère
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
L'atmosphère nous protège des radiations solaires nuisibles.
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

tourbillon
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
L'avion a été pris dans un dangereux tourbillon d'air.
A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

européen
Meaning
Relating to Europe or its people.
Example
She studied European history at university.
Elle a étudié l'histoire européenne à l'université.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

enflammer
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
Les étincelles ont enflammé les feuilles sèches en quelques secondes.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

numéro
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Elle m'a donné son numéro de téléphone.
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

agacer
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
Ça m'agace quand les gens arrivent en retard sans appeler.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

détourner
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
La police a dévié le trafic vers une route secondaire.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

patriotisme
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Le Jour de la Victoire reflète le patriotisme de toute la nation.
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

soigné et bien rangé ; mince et en forme
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
Elle garde son jardin très soigné et ordonné.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

nation la plus vulnérable
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Le Bangladesh est l'un des pays les plus vulnérables aux changements climatiques.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

objectif principal
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
L'objectif principal de l'événement était de promouvoir le recyclage.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

nanotechnologie
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
La nanotechnologie fait progresser les traitements médicaux.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

bouquet; grappe; faisceau
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Elle a cueilli un bouquet de fleurs du jardin pour sa mère.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

viande savoureuse
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
Le chef a préparé des plats de viande savoureux pour la fête du dîner.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

expulser
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
Le pilote a été éjecté de l'avion pendant l'urgence.