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B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

spécialiste
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Elle a consulté un spécialiste du cœur à propos de son état.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

serviteur
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
Le serviteur a ouvert la porte pour les invités.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

souffrir
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Elle a souffert d'un mal de tête sévère toute la journée.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

lutte
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
La lutte pour l'indépendance a uni la nation.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

saumon
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Ils ont servi du saumon grillé pour le dîner.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

systèmes
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
Les systèmes efficaces améliorent la productivité.
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

crier
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
Il a crié aussi fort qu'il le pouvait pour attirer leur attention.
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.
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

écureuil
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
L'écureuil a ramassé des noix pour l'hiver.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

structure
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
La structure est conçue pour la sécurité et la fonctionnalité.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

gâcher
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
La pluie a gâché l'événement en plein air.
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

somme
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
La somme de 8 et 12 est 20.
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

tranche; part
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
Voulez-vous une tranche de pizza ?
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

toboggan
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
Les enfants ont adoré jouer sur le toboggan dans le parc.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

supporter
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Elle est une grande supportrice du refuge local pour animaux.
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

esclave
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
Le mouvement abolitionniste a lutté pour les droits des esclaves.
B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

soupçonner
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
Je soupçonne qu'il ment sur son emplacement.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

senior
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
Il est le manager senior du département.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

statut
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Son statut social s'est amélioré après la promotion.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

espèce; type
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
La forêt amazonienne est le foyer de milliers d'espèces animales.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

endroit
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
Le site de construction est prêt pour la prochaine phase du projet.
B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

spécifiquement
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
Il a été spécifiquement demandé de gérer les finances.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

séance
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
La séance a eu lieu le 25 février.
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

tirer / prendre une photo
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
Il a appris à tirer à l'arc et à la flèche.
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.
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.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

sauter
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Il a décidé de sauter le petit-déjeuner et d'aller directement au travail.
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

dîner léger
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
Nous avons habituellement le dîner léger vers sept heures.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

installation
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
L'entreprise a présenté un nouveau set-up pour l'agencement du bureau.
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

coque
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
L'artillerie a tiré un obus sur la position ennemie.
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

requin
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
Le requin est un puissant prédateur de l’océan.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

âme
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Elle a mis son cœur et son âme dans son œuvre d'art.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

source
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
La source du fleuve est haute dans les montagnes.
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.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

fumer
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Il est interdit de fumer à l'intérieur du bâtiment.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

léger; mineur; mince; subtil
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
Il y avait un léger retard dans l'horaire du train.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

lumière du soleil
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
La lumière du soleil ne parvient pas aux profondeurs abyssales de l'océan.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

secrétaire
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
La secrétaire a planifié la réunion pour demain.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

installation
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
L'installation de l'événement a pris des heures à compléter.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

salaire
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Elle reçoit un bon salaire pour son travail en tant qu'enseignante.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

sud-ouest
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
Ils ont voyagé au sud-ouest du pays pour leurs vacances.
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

approprié
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
Cette robe est appropriée pour le mariage.
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

spécialement
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
Ce cadeau a été spécialement fait pour toi.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

voler
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
C'est mal de voler aux autres.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

simple
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Son explication était simple et claire.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

stable
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
La forte force nucléaire maintient le noyau stable.
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.
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

dépensé, épuisé
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
Elle a dépensé toute son énergie pour se préparer à l'examen.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

sélection
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
Le processus de sélection est basé sur le mérite.
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

épicé
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
Ce curry est trop épicé pour moi.
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

écran
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
Le film a été projeté sur un grand écran dans le théâtre.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

abri
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Les randonneurs ont trouvé un abri dans une grotte pendant la forte pluie.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

répandre
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
La nouvelle s'est rapidement répandue dans la ville.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

déclaration
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
Le PDG a publié une déclaration concernant les plans futurs de l'entreprise.
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

sélectionner
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
Veuillez sélectionner votre couleur préférée.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

normes
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Des normes élevées inspirent les concurrents.
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

significativement
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
L'économie s'est améliorée de manière significative au cours de la dernière décennie.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

fumeur
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Il est un fumeur et essaie d'arrêter chaque année.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

rayons / parlé
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Le rayon de la bicyclette était tordu après l'accident.
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

avec succès
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
Elle a réussi l'examen avec succès après des semaines d'études.
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

choc
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
La nouvelle de son départ soudain a été un choc pour tout le monde.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

séparé
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
Ils vivent dans des maisons séparées depuis le divorce.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

splendide; magnifique; impressionnant
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Le château semblait splendide au coucher du soleil.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

ombre
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Nous nous sommes assis sous l'arbre pour un peu d'ombre.
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.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

sud-est
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
La ville est située au sud-est du pays.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

mal de ventre
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
J'ai mal au ventre après avoir trop mangé.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

chaussette
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Il a mis une paire de chaussettes propres avant de quitter la maison.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

survivre
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Il a réussi à survivre à la tempête.
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

strict; exige le respect exact des règles
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
Le professeur est très strict concernant les délais des devoirs.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

supposé
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Ceci est la solution supposée au problème.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

espionner
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Il a été pris en flagrant délit d'espionnage sur son voisin à travers la fenêtre.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

banlieue
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Ils ont déménagé dans un quartier résidentiel tranquille pour élever leurs enfants loin du bruit de la ville.
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.
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.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

cygne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Le cygne élégant glissa silencieusement sur l'eau.
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

sweat-shirt
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
Il portait un sweat gris en faisant son jogging dans le parc.
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

pantoufle
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
Elle a mis ses pantoufles avant de marcher dans la maison.
B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

satisfaction
Meaning
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
Example
She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
Elle a ressenti une grande satisfaction après avoir terminé le projet.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

ficelle
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
Elle a attaché le paquet avec une ficelle.
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

deuxièmement
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
Premièrement, nous avons besoin de financement; deuxièmement, nous avons besoin d'une équipe solide.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

courant
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Le courant de la vie est inarrêtable.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

rarement; peu fréquemment
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Elle va rarement au cinéma.
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.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

fixer
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
Elle fixa le tableau pendant des heures.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

lever du soleil
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Nous avons regardé le beau lever du soleil depuis le sommet de la montagne.
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 /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

hippocampe
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
L'hippocampe flottait gracieusement parmi les récifs coralliens.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

sécurité
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
La sécurité alimentaire est essentielle pour la survie humaine.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

naviguer avec des voiles
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Ils ont navigué à travers l'océan Atlantique l'été dernier.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

raison; motif;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Elle a travaillé des heures supplémentaires pour le bien de l'avenir de sa famille.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

tournesol
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
Le champ de tournesols était magnifique sous la lumière éclatante du soleil.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

métro
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
Je prends le métro pour aller au travail tous les matins parce que c'est plus rapide que de conduire.
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

approvisionnement. fourniture.
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
Les chaînes d'approvisionnement garantissent la disponibilité des ressources.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

séances, réunions, période
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Les séances ont duré trois heures.
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

steak
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
Il a commandé un steak grillé avec des légumes.
B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

tristement
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
Elle a fait au revoir tristement alors que le train partait.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

satisfait
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Il se sentait satisfait après avoir terminé son projet.
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

honte
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
Il a ressenti une profonde honte pour son comportement malhonnête au travail.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

sous-marin
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Les câbles sous-marins facilitent la communication internationale.
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

partagé
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
Ils vivent dans un appartement partagé près de l'université.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

acier
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Le bâtiment a été fait en acier pour garantir sa durabilité.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Les systèmes sensibles nécessitent une gestion précise.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

ventes
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
L'entreprise a connue une augmentation significative des ventes pendant la periode des fetes.
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

couler
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
Le navire coule dans l'océan profond.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

esprit; âme; enthousiasme; courage
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
L'équipe a montré un grand esprit malgré la défaite.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

entourer
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Les montagnes entourent le petit village.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

satisfaisant
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Les résultats du test étaient satisfaisants.
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

estamper / taper du pied
Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
Elle a stampé son pied de frustration.
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.
B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

score
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.
Il a marqué le but gagnant lors du dernier match.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

sexe
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Il a été interrogé sur son sexe au cabinet du médecin.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salé
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
L'eau salée de l'océan lui donna soif.
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

cuisinière
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
Elle a cuisiné le dîner sur la cuisinière à gaz.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

section
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Cette section du rapport nécessite un examen plus approfondi.
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

rivage; côte; plage
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
Nous avons marché le long du rivage en ramassant des coquillages.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

échelle / augmenter en taille
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
L'entreprise prévoit d'étendre ses opérations à l'échelle mondiale.