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C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

courageux
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
Le soldat courageux n'a jamais abandonné.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

inapproprié; inapte
Meaning
not suitable; inappropriate; unfit
Example
His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.
Son commentaire était inapproprié pour la réunion formelle.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

berger
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Le berger guida son troupeau vers le pâturage vert.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

fatalisme
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Il a adopté le fatalisme, croyant que rien de ce qu'il faisait ne pouvait changer son destin.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

inconditionnel
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
Elle a offert son soutien inconditionnel à son ami dans le besoin.
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

bête; muet; idiot
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
Elle est restée muette pendant toute la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

prétentieux
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Elle semblait prétentieuse parce qu'elle a évité de parler aux serveurs.
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

maintenir
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
Le juge a promis de maintenir la justice à tout prix.
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

mur de protection
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
Le soldat s'est caché derrière le parapet pour sa protection.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

le centre de l'attention publique; une lumière brillante produite en chauffant un cylindre de chaux
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
La célébrité a adoré être sous les projecteurs.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

confus, embrouillé
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
Son esprit se sentait embrouillé après la longue réunion épuisante.
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

bonheur
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
Elle ne pouvait cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

empêcher
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
La forte pluie a empêché la possibilité d'un pique-nique.
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

appeler
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
S'il vous plaît, appelez-moi quand vous arrivez à la maison.
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

inébranlable ou ferme
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
Sa détermination inébranlable l'a aidée à surmonter tous les défis.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

passoire
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Elle a utilisé une passoire pour filtrer les pâtes.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

glouton
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
Il était connu comme un glouton capable de finir trois grandes pizzas en une seule fois.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

mosaïque
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
Le plafond de l'église était décoré d'une magnifique mosaïque.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

assaillir
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Le politicien a été assailli par des questions difficiles.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

invendu
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
Les marchandises invendues ont été retournées à l’entrepôt.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

théâtral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Sa performance théâtrale a récolté les applaudissements du public.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

courant
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Le courant de la vie est inarrêtable.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

constamment; toujours; sans arrêt
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Le bébé pleurait constamment toute la nuit.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

polygame
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
Le polygame avait trois femmes vivant dans des maisons différentes.
B2 noun /den/

Den

caverne; salle confortable; lieu pour des activités illégales
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
Le renard a disparu dans sa caverne lorsqu'il a senti le danger approcher.
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

désinvolte
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
Il avait une attitude désinvolte envers les règlements de sécurité.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

expirer
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mon passeport expirera le mois prochain.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

messager
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
Le messager a remis des plans de bataille importants au commandant.
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

désespéré, triste
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
Le chiot abandonné avait l'air si triste sous la pluie.
A1 adjective /ˈevri/

Every

chaque; tous; sans exception
Meaning
each one; all; without exception
Example
Every student must complete their homework.
Chaque étudiant doit terminer ses devoirs.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

entourer
Meaning
to form a circle around something
Example
The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.
Les manifestants ont entouré le bâtiment dans une chaîne humaine.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

étrange; inhabituel; particulier
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
La vieille maison avait une atmosphère étrange qui rendait les visiteurs mal à l'aise.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

vaporeux; vague
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
L'air du matin était rempli de brume vaporeuse.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

guerrier; combattant courageux ou expérimenté
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
Le guerrier courageux a défendu son village contre les envahisseurs.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

croître
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Les plantes croissent plus vite au printemps.
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

grippe
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
Elle est restée à la maison parce qu'elle avait la grippe.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

directement
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Elle a parlé directement au manager de ses préoccupations.
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

asperité
Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
Elle parla avec aspérité lorsqu'elle fut interrompue.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

prune noire
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
J'ai cueilli des prunes noires fraîches de l'arbre dans notre jardin.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

déjouer
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
Le renard a réussi à duper les chasseurs.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

rivage
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
Les enfants jouaient sur le rivage, ramassant des coquillages.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

noix
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
J'adore manger des noix avec du miel au petit déjeuner.
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

activement
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
Il est activement impliqué dans les services communautaires.
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

lié au bétail
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
Son expression bovine n'a révélé aucune émotion.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

méprise
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Il existe une méprise courante sur les causes de la maladie.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

mal informé
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
La décision a été prise par un comité mal informé.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortifier
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Elle était mortifiée lorsqu'elle a trébuché sur scène.
B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

existant
Meaning
In existence; present; current.
Example
The commission reviews existing provisions.
La commission examine les dispositions existantes.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

station / dernier recours
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Ils sont restés dans une station balnéaire pendant leurs vacances.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Les voyageurs pouvaient voir une haute butte se dresser dans le désert.
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Christ
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
Le Christ est au centre de la foi chrétienne.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

estimer
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
L'ingénieur a estimé le coût du projet à 5 millions de dollars.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

tortue
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
La tortue a traversé lentement la plage de sable.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

bannir
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Le roi a banni le traître du royaume.
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

fourbe
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
Le politicien a été critiqué pour ses déclarations trompeuses.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

tromperie; fraude; mensonge
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Sa tromperie a été découverte lorsque la vérité sur ses qualifications a été révélée.
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

sobriété
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
Il a maintenu sa sobriété pendant cinq ans.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

approfondir
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
Le chercheur a approfondi les manuscrits anciens pour trouver des indices.
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

couper / clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
Elle a découpé le coupon dans le journal.
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

mesures
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
Les mesures d'atténuation se concentrent sur la réduction des émissions.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concevoir, devenir enceinte
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Il est difficile de concevoir comment une idée comme celle-ci pourrait réussir.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

liquide
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
L'eau est un liquide à température ambiante.
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

compétition
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
La compétition a grandi entre les groupes linguistiques.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

effacer / se rendre invisible
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Elle continuait à s'effacer pendant la réunion pour permettre aux autres de briller.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

sournois
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
Ils ont exposé les pratiques sournoises de l'entreprise avec ses fournisseurs.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

immanent
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Il croyait que les valeurs morales sont immanentes dans la nature humaine.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

notifications
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Désactivez les notifications pour rester concentré.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

écraser
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Elle a accidentellement écrasé le insecte avec sa chaussure.
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

rendement
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
Les rendements des cultures ont diminué en raison des conditions climatiques extrêmes.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

mépris
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Elle regarda la chambre en désordre avec du mépris.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

albâtre (minéral blanc comme pierre)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
La statue a été sculptée dans de l'albâtre pur.
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

centres
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
Les centres favorisent le développement régional.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

couturière
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
La couturière a créé une belle robe pour la mariée.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

réservé
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Elle lui donna un sourire réservé.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

désert
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
Le désert du Sahara est l'un des plus grands déserts chauds du monde.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

employé des pompes funèbres
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
L'employé des pompes funèbres a préparé le corps pour le service funéraire.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

décourageant
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
Les mots décourageants de l'entraîneur ont affecté le moral de l'équipe.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

complet, absolu
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Son excuse était des bêtises complètes.
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

l'exemple parfait ou typique d'une qualité ou d'une classe
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
Le travail de l'artiste est l'exemple quintessential du modernisme.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

économe / modéré
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
Elle est économe dans l'utilisation des mots.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

rayons / parlé
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Le rayon de la bicyclette était tordu après l'accident.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

incertain
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
Elle était incertaine à propos de la décision.
C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

lucidité
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
Son explication avait une grande clarté, ce qui la rendait facile à comprendre.
A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

silencieusement; calmement
Meaning
without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner
Example
She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
Elle parla doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

atterrissage
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
L'avion a effectué un atterrissage en douceur.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

tanneur
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
Le tanneur a travaillé de longues heures pour produire du cuir de qualité.
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

irritant
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
Le bruit constant de la rue est extrêmement irritant.
B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

se déplacer rapidement et soudainement; frapper ou casser quelque chose violemment
Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
Elle a couru rapidement dans la rue pour attraper le bus.
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.
A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

dimanche
Meaning
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
Example
We usually relax at home on Sunday.
Nous nous détendons généralement à la maison le dimanche.
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

féliciter
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
Je veux te féliciter pour ta promotion.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

rougir / nettoyer avec de l'eau
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Elle rougit de honte quand elle se rendit compte de son erreur.
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

anatomie
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
Elle étudie l'anatomie humaine à l'école de médecine.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

traitement
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
Le traitement des données a lieu sur le serveur.
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

omniprésent
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Les smartphones sont devenus omniprésents dans la société moderne.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

destinataire
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
Le destinataire a reçu l'envoi à temps.
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

partiellement; incomplètement;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
Le bâtiment a été partiellement détruit dans l'incendie.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

bonheur
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

dangereux; risqué;
Meaning
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
Example
It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
Il est dangereux de marcher seul dans ce quartier la nuit.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

hypothèque
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Ils ont pris une hypothèque pour acheter leur première maison.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

éblouir
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
Les tours du magicien ont ébloui le public.
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

chasseur
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
Le chasseur a suivi le cerf à travers la forêt.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Elle a agi en tant que mentor pour les nouveaux employés.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

tournoi
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
Le tournoi a montré un talent exceptionnel.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

élire
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
Les citoyens ont élu un nouveau président.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

malhonnête; frauduleux; trompeur
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
Le vendeur malhonnête a essayé de leur vendre une voiture cassée.
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

tâche
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
Les étudiants ont terminé leur devoir à temps.
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

sans grâce
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
Son comportement sans grâce a embarrassé tout le monde à la fête.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

flottille
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Une flottille de bateaux de pêche a quitté le port à l'aube.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

régional
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
Les hubs régionaux soutiennent les industries locales.
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

alignement
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
L'alignement des planètes était parfait pour l'événement céleste.
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

trolley
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
Le trolley traverse le centre-ville toutes les quinze minutes.
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

sous-tendre
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
L'arc sous-tend un angle de 60 degrés au centre du cercle.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

régime
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Il suit un régime végétarien strict.
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

immigrant
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
La ville a accueilli de nombreux nouveaux immigrants cette année.
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

cuisine
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
La cuisine italienne est célèbre dans le monde entier.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

donner le droit
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
Les employés ont droit à des congés payés.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

isobare
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
Le météorologue a expliqué comment les isobares indiquent la vitesse et la direction du vent.
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.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

poche
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Elle a gardé ses pièces dans une petite poche en cuir.