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C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

composition musicale (sonate)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Elle a joué une magnifique sonate de Beethoven au piano.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
Le médecin a prescrit un comprimé sublingual pour une absorption plus rapide.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

marcher en traînant les pieds / mélanger
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
Il a mélangé les cartes avant de les distribuer.
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

moineau
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
Le moineau chantait joyeusement depuis la branche de l'arbre.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

pomme d'éléphant
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
La pomme d'éléphant a un goût unique que beaucoup de gens apprécient.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

attelle
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
Le médecin a appliqué une attelle pour stabiliser le bras cassé du patient.
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

isoler, cacher
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
Le carbone capturé par les arbres peut être isolé pendant des années.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

spirale
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
L'escalier en spirale menait à l'étage supérieur.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

épinard
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
Les épinards frais sont très nutritifs.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

suppression
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
La suppression de la liberté d'expression a conduit à des manifestations.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

actionnaire
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Chaque actionnaire a le droit de voter lors de l'assemblée générale annuelle.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

tache, marque sale
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Elle a accidentellement étalé son rouge à lèvres sur la serviette.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

salé; lié à l'eau salée
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
La solution saline est utilisée pour les traitements médicaux.
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

scientifique
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
Le scientifique a proposé des réformes basées sur des données.
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 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarcasme
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
Son sarcasme faisait souvent rire les gens, mais parfois les offusquait.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sept habitudes
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Même les habitudes aident à maintenir un mode de vie équilibré.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

étrange
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
C'était étrange de le voir à la fête après tout ce temps.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

tombeau; sépulture;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
Le sépulcre du roi ancien a été découvert par les archéologues.
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

sacristie
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
Le prêtre est entré dans la sacristie avant que la messe ne commence.
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

sécuriser
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
S'il vous plaît sécurisez la porte avant de partir.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

personne reconnue comme sainte ou vertueuse ; personne très gentille ou patiente
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Mère Teresa a été déclarée sainte par l'Église catholique.
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.
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

glisser
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Elle a glissé sur le sol mouillé et est tombée.
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

striée
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
La surface de la roche a été striée par le mouvement glaciaire.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

tristesse, chagrin, douleur
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
Sa tristesse était évidente après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

étirer
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Les athlètes étirent leurs muscles avant de s'exercer.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

tige / freiner
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Le jardinier a coupé la tige de la rose; Les nouvelles politiques visent à freiner le flux de pollution.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuellement
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Le film a été jugé trop sexuellement explicite pour un jeune public.
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.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

superbe
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
L'hôtel a fourni un service superbe pendant notre séjour.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

choquant
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
La nouvelle de l'accident a choqué tout le monde.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

tellement
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
Elle était tellement heureuse avec le cadeau.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

utilisable
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
Le vieux vélo est encore utilisable malgré son âge.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

autosuffisance
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
La ferme a atteint l'autosuffisance totale en production alimentaire.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

étudiant en deuxième année
Meaning
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
Example
He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.
Il est étudiant en deuxième année à l'université, étudiant les sciences informatiques.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

structures
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
La région possède des structures anciennes.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

scepticisme, doute
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Son scepticisme à propos de la nouvelle technologie le rend souvent résistant au changement.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

simplement; juste;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
Je voulais simplement t'aider avec ton devoir.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

sincère; authentique; sans prétention
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Elle m'a présenté des excuses sincères pour son erreur.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

simien
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
Le scientifique a étudié le comportement simien des chimpanzés.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

discussions secondaires
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Les discussions secondaires mènent souvent à des accords.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

strict
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
Le gouvernement a imposé des mesures strictes pendant la crise.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

mourir de faim
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Il a été laissé pour mourir de faim dans le désert.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

sincèrement
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
J'espère sincèrement que vous vous rétablirez bientôt.
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

depuis
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
Je la connais depuis l'enfance.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

siège de cheval; accabler quelqu'un de responsabilités
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
Il a sellé le cheval avant d'aller faire une promenade.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

ombragé; suspect; malhonnête;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
Le commerçant ombragé a conclu une affaire suspecte.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationnel; impressionnant; stupéfiant
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
La performance sensationnelle a laissé le public sans voix.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

intelligence; astuce; apparence soignée et moderne
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Son intelligence pour résoudre les problèmes a impressionné tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

syncopé
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
Le morceau de jazz avait un rythme syncopé qui a énergisé la foule.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

souvenir
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
J'ai acheté un petit souvenir à la boutique de cadeaux.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

supplément
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Le billet d'avion avait un supplément carburant ajouté.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

surprenamment
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Surprenamment, elle a terminé tout le projet en un jour.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

citron doux
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Le jus de citron doux était rafraîchissant lors d'une journée chaude.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

scad poisson
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
Le pêcheur a attrapé un scad dans le filet.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

situation possible
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
L'entreprise s'est préparée au pire scénario.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

salir
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Le scandale a sali la réputation du politicien.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

scientifique
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Les découvertes scientifiques continuent de façonner notre compréhension du monde.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

supercherie
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
L'élection était pleine de supercheries politiques.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

survie
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
La survie dans la nature peut être une expérience difficile.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

rationaliser ou augmenter l'efficacité
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
L'entreprise vise à simplifier la production pour réduire les coûts.
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

crevette
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
Nous avons commandé des crevettes grillées avec du beurre à l'ail pour le dîner.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

flatteur
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Son comportement flatteur agacé ses collègues.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

scène
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
L'acteur est monté sur scène pour prononcer son discours.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

péché
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Il a avoué son péché au prêtre.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

tendon
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Les tendons dans ses bras ressortaient lorsqu'il souleva la boîte lourde.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

soutenir
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Soutenir les initiatives éducatives aide à réduire le travail des enfants.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

bonheur
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

suffisant; adéquat pour le but; satisfaisant
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
Nous avons suffisamment de temps pour terminer le projet.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

somme, résumé
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
L'avocat a donné un puissant résumé de l'affaire.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

elle
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Elle va au marché acheter des légumes.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

part, risque
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Il a une grande part dans la nouvelle entreprise.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

de manière excellente
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Elle a excellé dans la compétition de danse.
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

scories
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
L'usine a déversé les scories près de la rivière.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

imbécile
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Ils l'ont traité comme un imbécile qui ne pouvait rien comprendre de complexe.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

effronté
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
L'enfant a donné une réponse effrontée à son professeur.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

manche
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Elle a retroussé ses manches avant de commencer à cuisiner.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

piquer
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
L'abeille l'a piqué au bras pendant qu'il jardinait.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

quelques
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
J'ai un peu d'argent dans mon portefeuille.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

superstition
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Casser un miroir apporte sept ans de malchance, c'est une superstition courante.
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

virer brusquement
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
La voiture a dérapé sur la route glacée.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

sucer
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
Le bébé suce une tétine.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

trottoir
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Les enfants jouaient sur le trottoir.
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

riz séché au soleil
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
Les agriculteurs ont étendu le riz séché au soleil sur des nattes pour le sécher complètement.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

sentient
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Les humains sont des êtres sentients capables de raisonner.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

suffragiste
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Les suffragistes ont organisé des rassemblements pour revendiquer le droit de vote pour les femmes.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

synthétiser
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Les scientifiques synthétisent de nouveaux composés pour la recherche médicale.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

slogan
Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
La campagne a utilisé un slogan puissant pour inspirer les gens.
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

crier
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Elle a crié quand elle a vu l'araignée.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

écraser
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Elle a accidentellement écrasé le insecte avec sa chaussure.
A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

s'installer
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
Ils ont décidé de s'installer dans un village tranquille.
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

scandale
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
L'affaire du politicien est devenue un scandale public.
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

sourire d'un air suffisant
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
Il a souri lorsqu'il a gagné la dispute.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

structuré
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Un plan d'exécution structuré est crucial pour le succès.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

chaîner
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Les anciennes régulations enchaînent les petites entreprises et ralentissent l'innovation.
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

simultanément
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Il a travaillé sur deux projets simultanément.
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

vapeur
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
Le vieux steamer a traversé lentement la rivière.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

ciel
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
Le ciel est bleu aujourd'hui.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

fragile; malade; pâle
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
L'enfant fragile avait besoin de soins et d'attention supplémentaires.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

paradis imaginaire
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Ils ont décrit l'île comme un Shangri-La moderne.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

griffer
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Il a griffé ses chaussures sur le trottoir.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

compétent
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Il est un menuisier compétent qui peut construire de beaux meubles.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

dockeur
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Les dockeurs ont travaillé sans relâche pour décharger la cargaison avant l'aube.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

stipuler
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Le contrat stipule que le paiement doit être effectué dans les 30 jours.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

match d'entraînement
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
L'équipe a joué un match d'entraînement avant que la saison officielle commence.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilité
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
La stabilité politique est essentielle pour la croissance économique.
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.
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.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

avocat
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Elle a consulté un avocat avant de signer le contrat.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

balancer
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Les arbres se balançaient doucement dans la brise.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

sanctifier
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
Le prêtre sanctifiera la cérémonie de mariage.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

faiblesse liée à la vieillesse
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Le vieil homme est devenu sénile et a oublié des visages familiers.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

presser
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Elle a pressé le tube de dentifrice pour obtenir le dernier peu.
C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

femme négligée
Meaning
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
Example
The house looked as if a slattern lived there.
La maison avait l'air d'avoir une femme négligée qui y vivait.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sincérité
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Sa sincérité en s'excusant était évidente pour tout le monde.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

sadique
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Le méchant avait un sourire sadique en infligeant de la douleur à ses ennemis.
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.