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A2 noun /stɛp/

step

pas
Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
She took a step towards the door.
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.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

sédition
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
L'activiste a été accusé de sédition pour ses discours incendiaires.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

soupe
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
J'ai mangé un bol de soupe au poulet pour le déjeuner.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

synergiser, combiner de manière à améliorer l'efficacité.
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
Les départements doivent synergie pour améliorer l'efficacité.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

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

stodgy

lourd, vieilli
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
La conférence était si lourde que de nombreux étudiants ont eu du mal à rester éveillés.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

enquête, sondage
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Ils ont réalisé une enquête pour comprendre les préférences des clients.
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.
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 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.
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

céleste
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
La peinture a capturé une beauté céleste qui semblait d'un autre monde.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

supercherie
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
L'accord s'est avéré être une supercherie.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

droit; direct; honnête;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Tracez une ligne droite du point A au point B.
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 ˈsaɪləns

silence

silence
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
Le silence remplissait l'air près des tombes.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statique
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Les idées statiques entravent les progrès.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

suture
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
Le docteur a utilisé une suture pour fermer la plaie.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

section; portion; segment
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
L'orange a été divisée en huit segments.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

marais
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
Le village a été construit près d'un marais.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

un jour
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Un jour, je veux voyager à travers le monde.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

caresser
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Elle caressa doucement le pelage du chat.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

faux / frauduleux
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Le rapport était basé sur des affirmations fausses.
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 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

endurance
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Les coureurs de marathon ont besoin d'une grande endurance pour terminer la course.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensibilité
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose a prouvé la sensibilité des plantes par des expériences.
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

poisson tête de serpent tachetée
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
Le poisson tête de serpent tachetée est populaire pour l'aquaculture en Asie du Sud.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

approprié
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Il n'était pas approprié de discuter bruyamment pendant la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

relation symbiotique
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
La symbiose entre les deux entreprises a conduit à une croissance mutuelle.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

perdre
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Les arbres perdent leurs feuilles en automne.
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.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

sixième
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Il a terminé la course à la sixième place.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

insulte / remarque désobligeante
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Il a fait une remarque offensante sur son caractère.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

super-aliments
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Les bleuets et les épinards sont des super-aliments riches en vitamines.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

bonheur
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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 /swɜːrv/

swerve

changer brusquement de direction
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
La voiture a changé brusquement de direction pour éviter le chien.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

sculpteur
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Le sculpteur a passé des mois à créer une belle statue en marbre.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

somptueux
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Les invités ont été traités avec un banquet somptueux.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

tolérance
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Il vivait dans la pauvreté avec une tolérance silencieuse.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

loi
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
La nouvelle loi protège les droits des travailleurs.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

doux; tendre; silencieux
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
L'oreiller est très doux et confortable.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

facile; simple; sans complications
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
C'est une recette simple que tout le monde peut suivre.
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 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

arrogant
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Elle lui a fait un sourire arrogant comme s'il était en dessous d'elle.
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

devin
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
Le roi a consulté un devin avant d'aller à la guerre.
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.
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 /swɪŋ/

Swing

balançoire
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
Les enfants adorent se balancer dans le parc.
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

érosion du sol
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
L'érosion du sol peut entraîner la perte de terres fertiles.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

servilité
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Sa servilité envers l'autorité agaçait ses collègues.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

estomac
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Mon estomac me fait mal après avoir trop mangé.
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

discours de salutation
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Elle a prononcé un discours de salutation lors de la cérémonie de remise des diplômes.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

colons
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Les colons sont arrivés dans la nouvelle ville et ont commencé à construire des maisons.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

fumée
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
La fumée des véhicules aggrave la qualité de l'air.
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 /sɔːr/

sore

douloureux
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Après la longue course, mes jambes étaient douloureuses.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

géomètre
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Le géomètre a mesuré le terrain pour la construction.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

subvention
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
La subvention à l'agriculture aide les agriculteurs à maintenir la production des récoltes.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibyllin
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
La vieille femme a donné un avertissement sibyllin sur l'avenir.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

harmonieux
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Les voix du chœur étaient harmonieuses et remplissaient la salle de beauté.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

bouc émissaire
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Il est devenu le bouc émissaire des mauvaises performances de l'équipe.
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.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

souverain, suprême
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
Le gouvernement souverain a le contrôle de sa monnaie.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

de seconde zone
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
Le film était divertissant mais clairement de seconde zone comparé à l'original.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

natation
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
La natation est un excellent moyen de rester en forme et en bonne santé.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

sorbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
Lors des journées chaudes, elle apprécie un verre de sorbet au citron.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

énergie solaire
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
L'énergie solaire est vitale pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

emploi du temps; programme;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
Veuillez vérifier votre emploi du temps avant de confirmer l'heure de la réunion.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

synthérèse
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
Le yaourt a montré une synthérèse lorsque le liquide s'est séparé sur le dessus.
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.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

siège
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
Le château est tombé après un long siège.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

personne ou chose qui commence quelque chose; le premier plat d'un repas
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Le starter du repas était une salade fraîche.
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.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

quelques
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
J'ai un peu d'argent dans mon portefeuille.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

arrêter
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Veuillez arrêter de parler pendant le film.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

squatteur
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
La police a expulsé les squatteurs de la maison abandonnée.
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.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

suppression
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
La suppression de la liberté d'expression a conduit à des manifestations.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

sang-froid
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
Le leader a géré la crise avec un sang-froid remarquable.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

brûler
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
Le feu a brûlé les murs du bâtiment.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

vif
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
L'homme vif a dansé avec joie au mariage.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

résumer
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Elle a résumé le rapport en quelques minutes.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

économies systématiques
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
Les économies systématiques peuvent atténuer les crises financières à un âge avancé.
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

séché; brûlé; fané
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
Les feuilles séchées sont tombées des arbres en automne.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

briller
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
Le soleil brillera fortement demain.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

socialiste
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Il est un écrivain socialiste bien connu.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

plein de graines; sale et dégradant; en mauvais état
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Ils évitaient de marcher dans la partie sale et dégradante de la ville la nuit.
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

desserrer
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
Le conducteur a ralenti sa vitesse en approchant du village.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

effronté
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
L'enfant a donné une réponse effrontée à son professeur.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

sagesse
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Sa sagesse dans la résolution de problèmes lui a valu le respect de ses collègues.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

écailleux
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
Le poisson a une peau écailleuse.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

vieillissement
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Le biologiste a étudié la sénescence des plantes pour comprendre le vieillissement.
A1 noun /striːt/

street

rue
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
Il marchait dans la rue jusqu'au parc.
C1 verb /struː/

strew

répandre
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
Les vêtements étaient éparpillés sur le sol.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

paillettes
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Sa robe était couverte de paillettes argentées qui brillaient à la lumière.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

statu quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Le gouvernement a décidé de maintenir le statu quo jusqu'à un examen ultérieur.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

respirer bruyamment par le nez
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
L'enfant a commencé à respirer bruyamment par le nez après avoir pleuré longtemps.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

cercueil en pierre
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
Le musée a exposé un cercueil en pierre magnifiquement sculpté de l'Égypte ancienne.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sacrilège
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Le tableau a été critiqué comme étant sacrilège.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

ver à soie
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
Les vers à soie se nourrissent de feuilles de mûrier pour produire de la soie.
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.
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

crier
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
Les enfants ont crié de joie lorsqu'ils ont vu la surprise.
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

tir
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Il a pris un tir en direction du but.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

sérieux; grave; important;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
C'est une question sérieuse qui nécessite une attention immédiate.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

sylphide
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Elle se déplaçait sur la scène comme une sylphide, légère et gracieuse.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

fumer lentement
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Le feu a fumé lentement pendant des heures avant de s'éteindre.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

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

sensorium

centre sensoriel
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
Le sensorium du patient était brouillé après l'accident.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

saisonnière
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
La pluie saisonnière a aidé les agriculteurs avec leurs récoltes.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

syncopé
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
Le morceau de jazz avait un rythme syncopé qui a énergisé la foule.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

paysage
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
Le paysage montagneux était à couper le souffle.