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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 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.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

sociologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Elle étudie la sociologie à l'université.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

stupidité
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Sa stupidité a causé beaucoup de problèmes à l'équipe.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

syndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Le syndrome de Down affecte le développement physique et mental d'une personne.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

spécialité
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Sa spécialité est la cuisine italienne.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

sans interruption
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Un processus de paiement sans interruption améliore la satisfaction des utilisateurs.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

rétrécir
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Le pull s'est rétréci après avoir été lavé dans de l'eau chaude.
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

chercheur
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
Le chercheur a voyagé loin pour trouver les réponses à ses questions.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

souvenir
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
J'ai acheté un petit souvenir à la boutique de cadeaux.
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 /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

famine
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Beaucoup de gens sont morts de famine pendant la famine.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

frapper avec force
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Il a slamé la porte en colère après la dispute.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

piquer
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
L'abeille l'a piqué au bras pendant qu'il jardinait.
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 ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

sous-titre
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Utilisez des sous-titres pour une meilleure compréhension.
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 /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 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

frappant
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Sa beauté frappante a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.
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 /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 /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

signification
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
La découverte a une grande importance pour la recherche médicale.
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.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

étoile de mer
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
L’étoile de mer se déplaçait lentement sur le fond de l’océan à la recherche de nourriture.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultané
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Les échecs simultanés des récoltes affectent l'approvisionnement mondial en nourriture.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

suspens
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Le film nous a tenus en suspens jusqu'à la fin.
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 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 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 /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

nouvelle entreprise
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
La startup a sécurisé des fonds auprès des investisseurs.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

grave
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Sans action, les impacts du changement climatique deviendront graves.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

tournage
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
Le tournage du film a pris plusieurs mois.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

trace ou ligne; se déplacer très rapidement dans une direction spécifiée
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Un éclair a traversé le ciel nocturne.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationnel; impressionnant; stupéfiant
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
La performance sensationnelle a laissé le public sans voix.
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 ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

stimulus
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Les plantes réagissent à un stimulus externe.
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 verb /səʊ/

sew

bonheur
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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 /siːdʒ/

Sieze

siège
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
Le siège du château a duré trois mois.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

une personne qui survit, en particulier une personne qui reste en vie après un événement où d'autres sont morts
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Elle est une survivante du cancer qui aide maintenant d'autres patients.
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 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

étoilé; brillant;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Nous avons apprécié le ciel étoilé pendant que nous campions dans les montagnes.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

compatir
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
Je compatis à ta perte.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

stable
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Il a gardé sa main stable en peignant le tableau.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

sacré
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Le temple sacré a été visité par des milliers de pèlerins.
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 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

autonome
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
La ferme est complètement autonome pour la production de légumes.
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 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 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 /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

supervision
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Le projet a été complété sous la supervision d'un gestionnaire expérimenté.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

tristesse; douleur;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Son cœur était rempli de chagrin après la tragédie.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

autodiscipline
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
L'autodiscipline est cruciale pour réussir à long terme.
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 /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 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 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

superbe
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
L'hôtel a fourni un service superbe pendant notre séjour.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

jurer
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Je jure de dire la vérité.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

personne qui dort; quelque chose qui réussit de manière inattendue
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
Le film s'est avéré être un succès inattendu.
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

sauvegarde
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
De nouvelles sauvegardes ont été mises en place pour prévenir les violations de données.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

sangloter bruyamment
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Elle a commencé à sangloter de manière incontrôlable après avoir entendu la nouvelle.
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 /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 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 /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

solide
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
Le menuisier a fabriqué une table en bois solide.
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 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 /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

solitude
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La solitude peut offrir l'occasion d'une réflexion profonde.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spécialisé
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Il possède une connaissance spécialisée des civilisations anciennes.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

péché
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Il a avoué son péché au prêtre.
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Cigogne
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
La cigogne a construit son nid sur le sommet de la cheminée haute.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

soumission, présentation
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Sa soumission du rapport a été appréciée par le responsable.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

véhicule qui voyage régulièrement entre deux endroits
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
La navette de l'aéroport circule toutes les 30 minutes.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

mots grossiers
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Il a crié un mot grossier quand il s'est frappé le orteil.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

balancer
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Les arbres se balançaient doucement dans la brise.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

supérieur; de meilleure qualité
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Ce produit est supérieur à tous les autres sur le marché.
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 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

environnement
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Elle s'est rapidement adaptée à son nouvel environnement.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

irritable; facilement en colère
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Elle est devenue irritable lorsque le trafic l'a rendue en retard pour la réunion.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

raser
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Il aime se raser chaque matin avant le travail.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

sirène
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
La voiture de police est passée en faisant retentir sa sirène.
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 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

systématique
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
L'entreprise a adopté une approche systématique pour résoudre le problème.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

semer
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
Le fermier plantera des graines de blé dans le champ demain.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

sculpture; art de créer des objets par sculpture
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
Le musée présente une sculpture grecque ancienne.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

crier
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Elle a crié quand elle a vu l'araignée.
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

redresser
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
Elle a redressé ses cheveux avant la réunion.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

subtil, léger, délicat
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
L'utilisation des couleurs par l'artiste était subtile mais puissante.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

statistique
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
Le rapport fournit des données statistiques sur la croissance de la population.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

simulation
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
La simulation a aidé les étudiants à comprendre la théorie complexe.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

assainissement
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Les bonnes pratiques d'assainissement sont essentielles pour prévenir les infestations.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

stockage
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
L'entrepôt offre beaucoup d'espace de stockage.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

frotter
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Se frotter les yeux de manière excessive est nuisible.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

chute de neige
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
La forte chute de neige a bloqué toutes les routes hier.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

secrètement
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Elle a secrètement planifié une fête surprise pour son amie.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

signature
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Veuillez mettre votre signature au bas du document.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

successeur
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
Le PDG a annoncé sa retraite et a nommé son successeur pour l'entreprise.
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 /spɪn/

spin

tourner
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
La danseuse a commencé à tourner gracieusement sur scène.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

doucement; sans problèmes
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
La voiture roule doucement sur la nouvelle autoroute.
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 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 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 /sniːk/

sneak

se faufiler
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Il a essayé de se faufiler dans la maison sans réveiller personne.
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

suspect; douteux
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
La police a trouvé son comportement très suspect.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

sauvage; féroce; incivilisé
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
L'attaque sauvage a choqué tout le monde.
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 ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

structural
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
L'intégrité structurelle du pont a été testée après la tempête.
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 ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

spéculation
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
La spéculation sur le marché boursier peut conduire à une forte volatilité.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

solennel
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
La journée commence par une cérémonie solennelle au mémorial.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

presser
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Elle a pressé le tube de dentifrice pour obtenir le dernier peu.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

apparemment, de manière apparemment calme
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Il était apparemment calme malgré le chaos autour de lui.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

suspicion
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
La police l'a arrêté sous suspicion de vol.
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 /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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

éblouissant
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
La vue du sommet de la montagne était absolument éblouissante.