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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.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

créer ou inventer
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Il a inventé une histoire pour expliquer son absence.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insulter
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Il s'est senti insulté par ses commentaires impolis.
A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

coûts
Meaning
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
Example
Reducing costs improves profit margins.
Réduire les coûts améliore les marges bénéficiaires.
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

élégant; attrayant; audacieux;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Il avait l'air élégant dans son nouveau costume.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

percer
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flèche percera la cible.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

si
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
Je ne sais pas si je dois y aller.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

bonheur
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

approprié
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
Ses commentaires n'étaient pas appropriés à la discussion.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

changeant; instable; capricieux;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Sa nature changeante a rendu difficile la confiance dans ses promesses.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

s'écarter
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Il a tendance à s'écarter du plan initial.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusif
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
Le roman est plein de passages allusifs qui font référence à la littérature classique.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnostique
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Il se décrivait comme un agnostique plutôt qu'un athée.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

compiler
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Elle a compilé les données de recherche dans un rapport détaillé.
A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

bonheur
Meaning
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
Example
She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

réfringence
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
Le verre a une réfringence plus élevée que l'eau.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

anguille
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
L’anguille électrique peut produire de puissantes décharges électriques.
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

accord
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
L'accord a été accepté par tous les pays.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

de manière appropriée
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Elle était habillée de manière appropriée pour l'événement.
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

récruder
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
Après des mois de calme, la violence a recrudé dans la région.
A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

bonheur
Meaning
To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).
Example
The car crashed into the wall at high speed.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

électrifier; enthousiasmer
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
Le discours a enthousiasmé le public.
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 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

implanter
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
Le professeur a essayé d'implanter de bonnes manières chez les étudiants.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

énergie éolienne
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
L'énergie éolienne est exploitée dans la ville de Masdar.
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.
A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

ouverture
Meaning
an act or instance of beginning something
Example
The opening of the new store was a huge success.
L'ouverture du nouveau magasin a été un grand succès.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Révolution industrielle
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
La Révolution industrielle a marqué un changement dans les processus de production.
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

capable; compétent
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
Elle est capable de résoudre des problèmes complexes.
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

usuraire
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
La banque a été accusée d'offrir des prêts à des taux usuraires.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

avocat
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
L'avocat est riche en graisses saines et est populaire dans les salades et sur les tartines.
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

déiste
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
Le philosophe s'est identifié comme un déiste.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

conjuguer
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Les étudiants sont invités à conjuguer le verbe 'être'.
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

de manière optimale
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
Les tâches doivent être attribuées de manière optimale pour un rendement maximal.
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

astucieux, machiavélique et sans scrupules, en particulier en politique ou pour faire progresser sa carrière
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
Le politicien était connu pour ses tactiques machiavéliques.
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

papaye verte
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
La salade de papaye verte est un plat populaire dans la cuisine thaïlandaise.
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

travailleur assidu
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
Il se sentait comme un travailleur assidu, coincé dans des tâches répétitives toute la journée.
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

autobus
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
Je prends le bus pour aller au travail chaque matin.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

sainteté
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
La sainteté de la vie ne doit jamais être compromise.
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

euphorique
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
Les fans étaient euphorique après la victoire de leur équipe.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antithétique
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Ses points de vue étaient antithétiques aux valeurs de l'organisation.
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

esprit de l'époque
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
Le roman capture parfaitement l'esprit de l'époque des années 60.
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

contamination
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
La contamination de l'air cause des problèmes de santé.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

ichtyosaures (un type de reptile marin éteint)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Les ichtyosaures étaient des prédateurs rapides des mers anciennes.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

enfin
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Après des années de travail acharné, elle a enfin atteint son objectif.
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

appareil
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
Il adore acheter les derniers gadgets de cuisine.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

tampon / absorbant les chocs
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
L'organisation agit comme un tampon entre les travailleurs et la direction.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

genoux
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
Le chat s'est pelotonné confortablement dans ses genoux pendant qu'elle lisait son livre.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

amortissement
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
Le calendrier d'amortissement a montré un plan de remboursement sur 10 ans.
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

marteau
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
Le juge a frappé le marteau pour ordonner l'ouverture de l'audience.
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

castrer
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
L'agriculteur a castré les jeunes taureaux pour les rendre plus faciles à gérer.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

métronome
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Elle pratiquait le piano avec un métronome pour garder un rythme régulier.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

répandu
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Le tabagisme est encore répandu chez les adolescents malgré les avertissements sanitaires.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

physiographie
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
Il s'est spécialisé en physiographie pour comprendre le paysage de la région.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

petite couronne
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Elle portait une délicate petite couronne sur sa tête pour la cérémonie.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

reconnaissant; reconnaissante
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Je suis reconnaissant pour toute ton aide et ton soutien.
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

animosité; hostilité
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Il y avait une animosité évidente entre les deux équipes rivales.
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

collaboration
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
La collaboration internationale est nécessaire pour lutter contre la pollution.
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

obsolète
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
Ce logiciel informatique est complètement obsolète.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

débatable
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Il est débattable que la politique fonctionne.
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extrêmement propre et ordonné; immaculé
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
La maison était parfaitement propre et ordonnée après le nettoyage.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

céleste
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
Ils ont passé une semaine céleste sur l'île tranquille.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

infraction
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
L'étudiant a été puni pour une infraction mineure aux règles de l'école.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

dépense; frais;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
Les frais de voyage pour le voyage d'affaires ont été couverts par l'entreprise.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

extorsion
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
L'homme d'affaires a été arrêté pour extorsion après avoir menacé son partenaire.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

adulterant
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
Le laboratoire a trouvé un adulterant dans les échantillons de lait.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

communication computationnelle
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
La communication computationnelle redéfinit la manière dont nous partageons les informations.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

trajet quotidien
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Il passe deux heures à se rendre au travail chaque jour.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

poule d'eau
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
La poule d'eau nagea gracieusement à travers l'étang.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

diffusable
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
L'oxygène est diffusible à travers les membranes cellulaires.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonomiquement
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
Le robot peut fonctionner de manière autonome sans intervention humaine.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Site du patrimoine mondial
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Les Sundarbans sont un site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

serein
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Elle se souvient souvent des jours sereins de son enfance.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

mépris
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Il a ignoré les signes d'avertissement et a continué de conduire.
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

diriger
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
Il a dirigé l'équipe vers la victoire.
A2 verb /der/

dare

oser
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Je te défie de sauter dans la piscine.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

actions
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
Des actions immédiates sont nécessaires pour le contrôle de la pollution.
C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

excessivement orné / rougeâtre
Meaning
Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.
Example
The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.
Le style excessivement orné du conférencier a rendu la conférence difficile à suivre.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

trio de trois personnes
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Le trio de jazz a joué magnifiquement lors du concert.
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

foule; un groupe qui agit de manière violente
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
Une foule en colère s'est rassemblée devant le bâtiment.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

frugalité
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
La frugalité est essentielle pour économiser de l'argent efficacement.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

confortable
Meaning
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Example
We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.
Nous nous sommes assis dans un petit café confortable un jour de pluie.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

de manière régulière
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise augmentent régulièrement.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
Le corps de l'avion est fabriqué en aluminium, solide mais léger.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

fou
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
L'idée de sauter du rocher semblait folle.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

doré
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Le coucher du soleil doré a peint le ciel magnifiquement.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

Caractérisé par l'attaque ou le rejet des croyances, des traditions ou des valeurs établies.
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Ses vues iconoclastes ont défié la sagesse conventionnelle de l'industrie.
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

imprudent, insolent
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
L'enfant impudent a répondu au professeur.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

paresse; réticence à travailler ou à faire des efforts
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Sa paresse l'a empêché d'atteindre ses objectifs.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

bagages; effets personnels;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Veuillez récupérer vos bagages sur le tapis roulant à l'aéroport.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

faute de frappe
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Le rapport était plein de fautes de frappe.
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

vie
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
La vie est pleine de défis et d'opportunités.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

petit diablotin espiègle
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
L'enfant agissait comme un petit diablotin, cachant ses jouets partout.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

fusionner / combiner
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
L'article a tendance à fusionner les faits avec les opinions.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

demander de manière insistante
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
Elle demandait de manière insistante une augmentation à son patron jusqu'à ce qu'il cède enfin.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

abondance
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
L'abondance de légumes en hiver est remarquable.
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
L'orateur a donné un compte rendu élogieux des réalisations du leader.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

exercer
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Il a exercé toute sa force pour soulever la boîte lourde.
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

spirale
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
L'empreinte digitale affichait un motif clair de spirale.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

équilibre
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
L'équilibre entre les pouvoirs prévient les conflits.
A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

payer
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
Je dois payer mes factures à temps.
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

durcir par la chaleur
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
Le forgeron a anilé l'acier pour améliorer sa durabilité.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

doux; agréable; charmant
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
Elle a une voix douce que tout le monde aime entendre.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

citron vert
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Ajoutez une tranche de citron vert à votre boisson.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

adhérence
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
Le respect des règles est crucial dans toute organisation.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatologie
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
Il a étudié la dermatologie à l'école de médecine.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

multiples
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
Le projet présente de multiples avantages pour la communauté.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

chanter
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Les moines chantent des prières dans le temple.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramatique; soudain et frappant; excitant et impressionnant
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
Le coucher du soleil dramatique a peint le ciel de couleurs brillantes.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudentiel
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
La banque a mis en place des règles prudentielles pour protéger les déposants.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Le fournisseur de services veille à ce que tous les clients reçoivent un soutien en temps voulu.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

pénitence
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
Ses yeux étaient pleins de pénitence après avoir réalisé son erreur.
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

printemps
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
Les fleurs éclosent au printemps.
B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

invention
Meaning
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
Example
The invention revolutionized communication.
L'invention a révolutionné la communication.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

digne; méritant; respectable;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
Son travail charitable la rend digne du prix humanitaire.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

sec
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Les feuilles sèches se sont effritées sous ses pieds.
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

ennemi
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
L'hostilité entre les deux familles a duré des générations.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

melon amer
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
Le melon amer est cuit avec des épices pour réduire son goût amer.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

bêche
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Le jardinier a utilisé une bêche pour creuser des trous pour planter des fleurs.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

noblesse; rang élevé
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Il a montré une grande noblesse en pardonnant à ses ennemis.