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C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

germer
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
Les graines ont commencé à germer après quelques jours de pluie.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

plante du pied; semelle de chaussure
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
J'ai une ampoule sous la plante de mon pied.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

sensation; excitation; agitation; émoi
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Le nouveau chanteur est devenu une sensation en une nuit.
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

résoudre
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
Le détective a finalement résolu l'affaire mystérieuse.
A2 noun /stres/

stress

stress
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
Un stress excessif peut entraîner des problèmes de santé.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

épais / robuste
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
L'homme épais a soulevé la boîte lourde avec facilité.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

marcher avec de longs pas décisifs ; faire des progrès
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Elle marcha avec confiance sur la scène.
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

dépensier
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
Le jeune prince était connu comme un dépensier, gaspillant sa fortune dans des fêtes somptueuses.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

syllabation
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Une bonne syllabation aide à une prononciation correcte.
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

sécante
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
En géométrie, une sécante coupe le cercle en deux points distincts.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

petit bateau
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
Le pêcheur a pagayé son petit bateau à travers le lac.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

petit effort
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Les petits efforts peuvent apporter de grands changements dans la conservation des papillons.
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.
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.
C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

se vautrer
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
Il se vautra dans la chaise, ayant l'air fatigué.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

s'accroupir
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Il s'est accroupi pour lacer ses chaussures.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

sismique
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
La région est connue pour son activité sismique.
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.
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

sourire de façon moqueuse
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
Elle se moquait de sa tentative de chanter.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

filiale; secondaire; relatif à une entreprise filiale
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
L'entreprise filiale gère toutes les opérations à l'étranger.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatique
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Les plongeurs ont exploré le système de grottes subaquatiques remplies de poissons rares.
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.
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

soumettre
Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
L'armée a pu soumettre la rébellion rapidement.
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.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

symbolisme
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
L'utilisation du symbolisme dans le roman est magistrale.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

salve
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Les soldats ont tiré une salve pour honorer le général décédé.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

porte-parole femme
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
La porte-parole de l'entreprise a annoncé le nouveau produit.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

escroquer
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
L'artiste de la tromperie a tenté d'escroquer le vieil homme de ses économies.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

dentelé
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
Le couteau à pain avait une lame dentelée.
A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

sœur
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.
Ma sœur vient nous rendre visite la semaine prochaine.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Elle est devenue sentimentale en regardant de vieilles photos de famille.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

sextant
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
En utilisant un sextant, le navigateur a fixé la position du navire à midi.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

épaule
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Il a porté le sac sur son épaule.
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

envahir
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
Une lueur chaude envahit son visage lorsqu'elle sourit.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

stimuler
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
La lumière du soleil appropriée stimule la croissance des plantes.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

prétendant
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
Elle avait de nombreux prétendants qui se disputaient son attention.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

vapeur
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
La bouilloire fumait sur la cuisinière.
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

rapide; prompt; agile;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
Le service de livraison rapide est arrivé en une heure.
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 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 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.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

baume
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Elle a appliqué un baume sur la brûlure de sa main.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

lâche
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Les affaires sont lentes pendant la saison des pluies.
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.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjectif
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
La beauté est souvent considérée comme un concept subjectif.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

statuette
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
L'artiste a gagné une petite statuette en or pour son travail.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

majestueux et digne
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
Le manoir majestueux se tenait à l'extrémité de l'allée.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

projecteur
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Le chanteur se tenait fièrement sous les projecteurs.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

sens
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Elle avait un fort sens des responsabilités.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

cracher
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Il a craché par terre en colère.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

balayer
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Il a swipé à gauche sur la photo.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

cicatrice
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
L'accident a laissé une cicatrice permanente sur son front.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lascif
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Le tabloïd a publié une histoire lascive sur la célébrité.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

valet de cuisine
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
Au Moyen Âge, un scullion était responsable du nettoyage des casseroles et des poêles.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

sacerdotal
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Le rituel avait un caractère distinctement sacerdotal.
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

rationalisation
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
La rationalisation des processus peut réduire considérablement les coûts opérationnels.
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

tempête
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
La tempête a causé des pannes de courant dans toute la ville.
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

stratifié / stratifiée
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
La société du passé était fortement stratifiée en fonction de la classe et de la richesse.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

doucement ou calmement
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Elle parla doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
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.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

magasin
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
J'ai besoin d'aller au magasin pour acheter des courses.
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

solution; réponse; mélange liquide
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
Nous devons trouver une solution à ce problème.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

propre et bien organisé; en bon ordre
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Tout était impeccable avant l'inspection.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

sceptique
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
Le scientifique était sceptique des théories sans preuve solide.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

papetier
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
Le stationnaire a recommandé les meilleurs stylos pour les examens.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

anis étoilé
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Elle a ajouté de l'anis étoilé à la soupe pour un goût aromatique.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

spontanément
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Les enfants apprennent spontanément à travers les interactions entre pairs.
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

sucre
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
Veuillez ajouter deux cuillères à café de sucre à mon café.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

démodé ou en désordre dans son apparence; sale et usé
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
Le chien sale se promenait dans les rues à la recherche de nourriture.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

squelette
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Le professeur a montré aux élèves un squelette humain en cours de biologie.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

épeler
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
Peux-tu épeler ton nom pour moi ?
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 /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

abonné
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Elle est abonnée à la revue mensuelle.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

supramondain
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
Le moine a parlé de la paix supramondaine au-delà de la vie matérielle.
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.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

synaptique
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
L'apprentissage renforce les connexions synaptiques dans le cerveau.
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.
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

surprise
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
Son arrivée a été une agréable surprise.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

souple
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Le corps de la gymnaste était remarquablement souple.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

érudit; académicien
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Le célèbre érudit a publié plusieurs livres sur l'histoire ancienne.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

rasage
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Il a acheté une nouvelle crème pour le rasage.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

conjoint
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Chaque employé peut inclure son conjoint dans le plan d'assurance santé.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

simulacre
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
La statue n'était qu'un simulacre de l'ancien dieu.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

bourse
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Elle a reçu une bourse pour étudier à l'étranger.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

serpentin
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
La route suivait un chemin serpentin à travers les montagnes.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

calme
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
L'eau était calme, reflétant le ciel.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

auto-humiliation
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Son auto-humiliation constante mettait les autres mal à l'aise.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

sybarite
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
Le millionnaire était un véritable sybarite qui vivait uniquement pour le confort et le plaisir.
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.
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

bonheur
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

astucieux; perspicace; malin
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
L'homme d'affaires astucieux a conclu un accord rentable sur le marché compétitif.
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.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

manque de sommeil
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Le manque de sommeil peut avoir un impact grave sur la santé mentale.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

mer
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Nous sommes allés nager dans la mer.
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 noun /streɪn/

Strain

tension; pression; épuisement;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Travailler de longues heures a mis une pression sur sa santé.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

séjour temporaire
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Elle a apprécié un bref séjour à Paris pendant l'été.
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

seconde
Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
Il a terminé la course en deuxième place.
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

spécifique
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
Faites un plan spécifique pour vaincre la procrastination.
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.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le navire à travers la tempête.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

bougon et maussade; lunatique
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
L'enfant est devenu bougon quand il n'a pas pu obtenir son jouet préféré.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

sourire de manière stupide ou affectée
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Elle souriait d'une manière stupide à son compliment, clairement embarrassée.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

savoureux (salé ou épicé)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Le restaurant sert une variété de plats savoureux.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

sans courage; de volonté faible; lâche
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
Il était trop sans colonne vertébrale pour défendre ses croyances.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

passoire
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Utilisez une passoire pour égoutter l'eau des pâtes.
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

paresseux
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
Elle était trop paresseuse pour se lever tôt du lit.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

couper
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
Elle a coupé le fil lâche de sa robe.
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 /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.
A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

quelque chose
Meaning
abbreviation for 'something'
Example
Can you give me sth. to write with?
Peux-tu me donner quelque chose pour écrire ?
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

pochoir
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
L'artiste a utilisé un pochoir pour peindre des étoiles identiques sur le mur.
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.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

relatif au sébum
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
L'acné est souvent causée par des glandes sébacées hyperactives.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

stupéfier
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Les tours du magicien ont stupéfié le public.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

football
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
Il aime jouer au football avec ses amis.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

phrase; peine
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
Le juge lui a donné une sentence de cinq ans de prison.
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.
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.