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B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

sportif
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
C'est un véritable sportif, toujours juste et respectueux envers ses adversaires.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

briser
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Le verre se brisera si vous le laissez tomber.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

siroter
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Elle a siroté son thé lentement en lisant le journal.
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

raide, excessif
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Les randonneurs ont grimpé un sentier raide de montagne.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploration spatiale
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
L'exploration spatiale a élargi notre connaissance de l'univers.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

chirurgien
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Le chirurgien a effectué une opération cardiaque complexe.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

strictement
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Il est strictement interdit de fumer à l'intérieur du bâtiment.
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 noun /slʌm/

Slum

bidonville
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
Le gouvernement travaille à améliorer les conditions dans le bidonville.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

ensuite
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Il a échoué à son examen et a ensuite dû le repasser.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

satire
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
La pièce était une brillante satire de la politique moderne.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

sentiment
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
L'opinion publique était fortement opposée à la nouvelle politique.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

se spécialiser
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Il a décidé de se spécialiser en cardiologie.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

étrangler
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
Le méchant a essayé d'étrangler son adversaire dans la ruelle sombre.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolique
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
La colombe est symbolique de la paix et de la liberté.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

frère/sœur
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Elle a trois frères et sœurs, deux frères et une sœur.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

soie
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
La robe était faite de pure soie.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

suspendu
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Il a été suspendu de l'école pendant une semaine.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

sucer
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
Le bébé a commencé à sucer son pouce.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

intelligemment; avec style; rapidement
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Il était bien habillé pour la réunion d'affaires.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

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

Subscription

abonnement
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
J'ai annulé mon abonnement Netflix parce que je ne le regardais pas assez.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

scorpion
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
Le scorpion s'est caché sous la roche pendant la journée.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

surge
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
La foule a surgi en avant lorsque les portes se sont ouvertes.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

instable; tremblant; peu fiable; faible
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Sa voix était tremblante de nervosité.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

strict; sévère
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
L'enseignant a donné aux élèves un avertissement strict concernant la tricherie.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

solitaire; isolé; seul
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Il a vécu une vie solitaire dans les montagnes.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

spectateur
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
Le stade était rempli de spectateurs enthousiastes.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

programme d'études
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
Le professeur a distribué le programme d'études le premier jour du cours.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

aigre
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Le lait est devenu aigre et sent mauvais.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

renverser
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Faites attention à ne pas renverser votre café.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

spécialité
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Sa spécialité est la médecine pédiatrique.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

supplémentaire; supplémentaire; additionnel
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Les étudiants doivent acheter des livres supplémentaires pour le cours.
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.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

point de vue biaisé
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
L'article avait une tendance politique.
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

ramollir
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
La chaleur ramollira le beurre rapidement.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

considérablement
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
La nouvelle politique a considérablement amélioré les conditions de travail.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

s'envoler / augmenter rapidement
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
L'aigle s'envola haut au-dessus des montagnes.
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

stimulation
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
La stimulation réduit le stress et aide à la relaxation.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

sophistiqué
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Les designs sophistiqués améliorent l'esthétique.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

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

scribble

gribouiller
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
L'enfant a griffonné sur toute le mur.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

éternuer
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
J'ai dû éternuer pendant la réunion.
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

satellite
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Les satellites fournissent des données critiques pour la recherche.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

sérieux; importance
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
La gravité de la situation est devenue claire lorsque le médecin a parlé.
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

spontané
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
Leur danse spontanée sous la pluie était belle.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

conscience de soi
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La conscience de soi aide à comprendre ses émotions et ses actions.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

séparément
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Ils ont décidé de voyager séparément à la conférence.
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

scénario
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
L'acteur a mémorisé ses répliques du scénario.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

secteur
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Le secteur technologique croît rapidement.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

compatissant; compréhensif; sensible;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Elle était très sympathique quand je lui ai parlé de mes problèmes.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

égarer
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Le chien s'est égaré du jardin et s'est perdu.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

activité secondaire
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Les discussions secondaires ont mené à une meilleure compréhension mutuelle.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

suffisamment
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Elle a étudié suffisamment pour réussir l'examen.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

mépris
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Elle le regarda avec mépris.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

examen minutieux
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
La nouvelle loi est sous examen minutieux par le corps législatif.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

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

stakes

mise
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Les mises étaient élevées pour le succès du projet.
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, verb /skruː/

screw

un dispositif métallique avec une hélice; fixer ou serrer quelque chose avec une vis
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Il a vissé l'étagère au mur fermement.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

sponsor
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
L'entreprise est devenue le principal sponsor de l'événement.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

tremper
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
elle a trempé les vêtements dans l'eau avant de les laver.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

surintendant
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Le surintendant a visité les salles de classe pour vérifier les progrès.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

produire un bruit strident
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
La voiture a crié avant de s'arrêter brusquement.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

trottinette
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Elle va au travail en trottinette tous les jours.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

pousser
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Il a poussé la boîte dans le coin.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

puant; mauvaise odeur
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
La poubelle a créé une terrible puanteur dans la cuisine.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

synthèse, combinaison
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
La synthèse des idées provenant de différentes perspectives a conduit à l'innovation.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

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

spokesman

porte-parole
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
Le porte-parole a pris la parole devant la foule lors du rassemblement.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarcastique
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Elle a fait une remarque sarcastique sur sa cuisine.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

s'efforcer
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Elle s'efforce d'être la meilleure élève de sa classe.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

suspension
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Le joueur a reçu une suspension de trois matchs pour mauvaise conduite.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

symptôme
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
La fièvre est un symptôme courant de la grippe.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

pelle
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Il a pris une pelle pour nettoyer la neige de l'allée.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

de manière similaire
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
De la même manière, nous pouvons réussir avec de la détermination et du travail acharné.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

escouade
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
L'équipe de football s'est entraînée durement avant le match de championnat.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spécifier
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Veuillez spécifier l'heure et le lieu de la réunion.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

soustraire
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Si vous soustrayez 5 de 10, vous obtenez 5.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

rancune
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Elle a refusé le cadeau par rancune.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

renvoyer
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
L'entreprise l'a renvoyé pour mauvaise performance.
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.
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 /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

synonyme
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Heureux et joyeux sont des synonymes.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

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

scatter

répandre
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
Le vent a éparpillé les feuilles dans le jardin.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

superviseur
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Le superviseur a vérifié les progrès de chaque employé.
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

sévère, tranchant
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
Le contraste frappant entre la pauvreté et la richesse était évident dans la ville.
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

spectre
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
Le festival a attiré des gens de tout le spectre politique.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

épice
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté une pincée d'épices au curry pour plus de saveur.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

série; consécutif
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Le tueur en série a enfin été capturé après des années d'enquête.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

éclipse solaire
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
L'éclipse solaire sera visible depuis notre ville le mois prochain.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

succession écologique
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
La succession forestière se produit lorsque les anciens écosystèmes sont remplacés par de nouveaux.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

boîte à savon
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Elle a acheté une belle boîte à savon pour la salle de bain.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

symphonie
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
L'orchestre a interprété la Cinquième symphonie de Beethoven.
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

spectacle
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Les feux d'artifice ont créé un spectacle époustouflant dans le ciel nocturne.
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

renforcer
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
La communication peut renforcer les liens entre les personnes.
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

élégant et attrayant; ayant de l'élégance ou du goût dans l'apparence
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe élégante à la fête.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

subside
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
Le gouvernement fournit une subvention pour contrôler les prix.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

saxophone
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Le musicien de jazz a joué un magnifique solo sur son saxophone.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

sévérité; gravité; dureté
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
La sévérité de la tempête a causé des dommages généralisés dans toute la ville.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthétique
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Les produits chimiques synthétiques sont utilisés dans les aliments transformés.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

lacune; défaut; carence
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Malgré ses nombreux talents, il a quelques lacunes.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

stratégique
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Les politiques stratégiques améliorent la compétitivité.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

à peine; difficilement; juste un peu
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Je pouvais à peine croire mes yeux.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

rusé / malin
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Elle lui a donné un sourire rusé.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

symptômes
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
La fièvre et la toux sont des symptômes courants de la grippe.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

sanctuaire
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
La forêt est un sanctuaire pour les animaux en danger.
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 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

défilement
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Faire défiler les fils perd beaucoup de temps.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

sinistre
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
La maison abandonnée avait une atmosphère sinistre.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

substitut
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
L'argent ne peut pas être un substitut du bonheur véritable.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

glissant
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Il a donné une présentation glissante pour impressionner les investisseurs.
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

stabiliser
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour stabiliser l'économie.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

érudit
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Il a écrit un article érudit sur la philosophie ancienne.
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
Le fournisseur a livré les produits à temps.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

superficiel; peu profond; manquant de profondeur de connaissance
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
L'eau peu profonde est parfaite pour que les enfants jouent.