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C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

étouffer
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
Il a étouffé un rire pendant la réunion sérieuse.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

méditer / source d'inspiration
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Elle s'est assise près de la fenêtre pour réfléchir à son avenir.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

superflu
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
Le rapport contenait des informations superflues.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

lumineux; brillant; éclatant
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
Les étoiles lumineuses remplissaient le ciel nocturne sombre.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

direct
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Elle a été directe dans sa critique de la politique.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

objet inanimé
Meaning
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless
Example
The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.
Le musée était rempli d'objets inanimés datant de l'époque ancienne.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

magnificence
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
La magnificence du palais a laissé tout le monde sans voix.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

fruit shéron
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
le fruit shéron est sucré et peut être mangé comme une pomme.
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

mélodrame exagéré
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
Le film a été critiqué pour son excès de mélodrame.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

lourd et lent
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
Le cours lourd et lent rendait difficile pour les étudiants de rester éveillés.
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

Analyse scientifique appliquée aux affaires criminelles ou juridiques
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
Les experts médico-légaux analysent les cybercrimes en utilisant des outils avancés.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

encens / irriter
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
L'odeur de l'encens remplissait le temple, mais ses mots impolis l'ont mise en colère.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

inciter
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Sa curiosité l'a poussée à ouvrir la boîte mystérieuse.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

embargo commercial
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
L'ONU a imposé un embargo sur les exportations d'armes.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

louable
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
Ses efforts pour aider les pauvres sont véritablement louables.
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

vengeance
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
Les deux familles étaient prises dans une vendetta amère pendant des générations.
C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

prophétie
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
La prophétie annonçait l'ascension d'un grand leader.
C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

Idéalisme
Meaning
the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection
Example
His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.
Son idéalisme juvénile l'a motivé à rejoindre divers mouvements de justice sociale.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

connaisseur
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Elle est une véritable connaisseuse de l'art.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anormal
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Les scientifiques ont observé un résultat anormal pendant l'expérience.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

penchant
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
Elle a un penchant pour collectionner des livres rares.
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

perpétuel
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
Elle vivait dans une peur perpétuelle d'être découverte.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

simple, sans décorations
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
La pièce était simple, avec seulement une table et une chaise.
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

inaugurer
Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
Le maire inaugurera le nouveau pont demain.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

micronutriment
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
Le fer et le zinc sont des micronutriments essentiels pour la croissance.
C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

maintenir quelque chose en fonctionnement continu ou le conserver pendant longtemps
Meaning
To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.
Example
The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
Les médias peuvent parfois perpétuer des stéréotypes nuisibles.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

précurseur
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
La locomotive à vapeur était un précurseur des trains modernes.
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

contraint, forcé
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
Il a donné un sourire forcé pendant la réunion maladroite.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

délinquant
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
La police a arrêté le délinquant du crime.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

corroder
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Les tuyaux en fer se sont corrodés au fil du temps à cause de l'exposition à l'eau.
C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

dommages irréversibles
Meaning
Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.
Example
Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.
Le changement climatique cause des dommages irréversibles aux écosystèmes.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

compréhensible
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
Le professeur a expliqué le sujet de manière compréhensible.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

enlever
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
Le criminel a essayé d’enlever l’enfant en plein jour.
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

semi-transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
Elle a placé la fleur dans un vase semi-transparent.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

novice
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
En tant que conducteur novice, elle était très prudente sur la route.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

indistinct
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
Le son des voix était indistinct au loin.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricité
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Son excentricité a fait de lui une personne à la fois admirée et incomprise.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

épuisant
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Les athlètes ont fait face à une séance d'entraînement épuisante.
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

fourrage, chercher de la nourriture
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
Les animaux cherchent leur nourriture pendant les mois d'hiver.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

exploitant
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
Les travailleurs ont protesté contre les pratiques exploitantes de l'usine.
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

retenir
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
L'entreprise a décidé de retenir son bonus.
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

dommages, handicap
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
La perte auditive peut être causée par une exposition prolongée à des bruits forts.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

condonner
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
Le responsable a refusé de condoner le harcèlement sur le lieu de travail.
C1 noun /zest/

Zest

enthousiasme; énergie et excitation; l'écorce extérieure d'un agrume
Meaning
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit
Example
She approached the new job with tremendous zest.
Elle a abordé le nouveau travail avec un grand enthousiasme.
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

obligatoire
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
Il est obligatoire pour tous les citoyens d'obéir à la loi.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

intolérance
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Son intolérance l'empêchait d'accepter les personnes ayant des croyances différentes.
C1 noun /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

jubilation

jubilation
Meaning
a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph
Example
There was jubilation in the streets after the victory.
Il y avait de la jubilation dans les rues après la victoire.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

terrestre / simple
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
Le plat avait une saveur riche et terreuse provenant des champignons.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

levure
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Ajoutez de la levure à la farine pour faire lever le pain.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fiduciaire
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Elle a été nommée fiduciaire de la propriété familiale.
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

composition musicale
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
Elle a joué un concerto de Mozart avec l'orchestre.
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

caresse
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
La caresse douce de la mère calma le bébé qui pleurait.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbien
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
L'activité microbienne dans le sol améliore la fertilité.
C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

scrupules
Meaning
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
Example
He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.
Il avait de sérieuses inquiétudes à propos d'accepter l'offre.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

verbeux
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Son explication verbeuse a confondu le public au lieu d'éclaircir la question.
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

atténuer
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
Une planification appropriée peut atténuer les risques financiers.
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

déconcerter / embrouiller
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
Les instructions complexes ont déconcerté les étudiants.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

confinement
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
Le prisonnier a enduré des années de confinement.
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 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

symétrie
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
La symétrie du bâtiment a impressionné les visiteurs.
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

dégradé
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
Les villageois ont été forcés de vivre dans des conditions dégradées.
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

restes
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
Les restes du mur sont toujours visibles.
C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

accélérer
Meaning
to make or become faster; to accelerate
Example
His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.
Son pouls a commencé à s'accélérer à mesure qu'il s'approchait de la ligne d'arrivée.
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

stéréotype
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
Stéréotyper les gens en fonction de leur race est nuisible.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

symphonique
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
Le concert a présenté un chef-d'œuvre symphonique.
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

discrétion, furtivité
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
Le chat s'est déplacé furtivement vers sa proie.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

délicieux
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
Elle a préparé un délicieux gâteau au chocolat pour la fête.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

archevêque
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
L'archevêque a prononcé un sermon devant des milliers de personnes.
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

chute soudaine
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
Le taux de fertilité au Bangladesh chute rapidement.
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

dalle
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Les ouvriers ont posé une dalle de béton pour la fondation.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

désorganisé
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
Le film semblait désorganisé et difficile à suivre.
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

entrée
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
Le bateau est entré dans une entrée étroite le long de la côte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

incontrôlable
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
Le conflit est devenu un problème incontrôlable.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

légiférer
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
Le gouvernement prévoit de légiférer de nouvelles normes de sécurité.
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

effronté
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
Ses commentaires effrontés ont offensé de nombreuses personnes à la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarin
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
Le tamarin est couramment utilisé dans la cuisine asiatique et du Moyen-Orient pour sa saveur acide.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

représenter
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Son style de leadership incarne la nouvelle culture d'entreprise.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

bonheur
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

médiateur
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Les Nations Unies agissent souvent comme médiateur dans les conflits internationaux.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

gronder
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
Le professeur gronda l'élève pour son retard.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

abandonner
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Il a décidé de ne pas abandonner ses vieux amis malgré son succès.
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

se transformer
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
La chenille se transformera en un papillon.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

topaze
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
La couronne de la reine était décorée d'un magnifique topaze bleu.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

incarnation
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
Le moine était considéré comme l'incarnation de la compassion.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

joie
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
Le festival était plein de joie et de rires.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

ciseau
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
Le charpentier a utilisé un ciseau pour sculpter le bois.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

hérissé; rempli d'énergie
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
Il entra dans la pièce tout en confiance.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

flotte de guerre
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
L'Armada espagnole a navigué contre l'Angleterre en 1588.
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

train de secours
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
le train de secours est arrivé avec de la nourriture et des fournitures médicales pour les victimes de l'inondation.
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

menaçant; sinistre
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
Les nuages sombres paraissaient menaçants avant la tempête.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

sciure
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
Le sol était couvert de sciure provenant du travail de menuiserie.
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

ruminer, groupe de petits oiseaux nouvellement nés
Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
Il s'assit seul, en train de ruminer sur ses échecs.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

regarder d'en haut avec gentillesse
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
Il ne se rabaisserait pas à répondre à une question aussi triviale.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

en convalescence, en rétablissement après une maladie ou un traitement médical
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
L'hôpital dispose d'une salle spéciale pour les patients en convalescence.
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

carpe commune
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
La carpe commune est un poisson important en aquaculture.
C1 noun /væt/

vat

grand réservoir
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
Les travailleurs ont rempli le grand réservoir avec du jus de raisin fraîchement pressé.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

garnison
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
La garnison a défendu la forteresse contre les envahisseurs.
C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

reculer
Meaning
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
Example
He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.
Il n'a pas bronché lorsque le docteur lui a donné l'injection.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

rite
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
Le rite de mariage a été effectué avec grande solennité.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

ridiculiser
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Les critiques ont ridiculisé le nouveau film pour son mauvais scénario.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

anéantir
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
L'explosion a anéanti tout le village.
C1 verb /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

venerate

vénérer
Meaning
to regard with great respect; revere
Example
People venerate saints for their holiness.
Les gens vénèrent les saints pour leur sainteté.
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

compactement
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
Les protons et les neutrons sont disposés de manière compacte.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

titane
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
L'entreprise a fait des efforts titanesques pour se développer sur de nouveaux marchés.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

légèrement ivre
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
Elle se sentait un peu ivre après un seul verre de vin.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

inné ou naturel
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Elle a un talent inné pour la musique.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

aborder
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Elle a décidé d'aborder le sujet du salaire avec son responsable.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admettre formellement quelqu'un dans une position, organisation ou bureau
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Elle a été admise dans la société d'honneur de l'université.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

punitif
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
L'entreprise a dû faire face à des mesures punitives pour avoir violé la loi.
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

poser
Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
Le scientifique a posé une nouvelle théorie pour expliquer le phénomène.
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

battre
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Sa tête a commencé à battre après la longue journée.
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

grande attention aux détails
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
Sa méticulosité a rendu le projet réussi.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

inadmissible
Meaning
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.
Le juge a déclaré que la preuve était inadmissible.
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

coordinateur résident
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
Le coordinateur résident a accueilli tous les représentants.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

obstiné
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
Elle a réussi grâce à sa détermination obstinée.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

châtaigne d'eau
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
Les châtaignes d'eau ajoutent un croquant agréable aux plats sautés.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

son sonore
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
La voix sonore de l'acteur remplissait tout le théâtre.
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

immaturité
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
Son immaturité a rendu la gestion des responsabilités difficile.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

facilement dupe
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Elle était tellement crédule qu'elle croyait chaque rumeur.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

satisfaction
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
La gratification instantanée des médias sociaux affecte la patience.