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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 /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, verb /stɛm/

stem

tige / freiner
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Le jardinier a coupé la tige de la rose; Les nouvelles politiques visent à freiner le flux de pollution.
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 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.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

apaiser
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
La mère apaisa son bébé qui pleurait avec une douce berceuse.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

s'envoler / augmenter rapidement
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
L'aigle s'envola haut au-dessus des montagnes.
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.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

marcher en traînant les pieds / mélanger
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
Il a mélangé les cartes avant de les distribuer.
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 /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

vapeur
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
Le vieux steamer a traversé lentement la rivière.
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

scénario
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
L'acteur a mémorisé ses répliques du scénario.
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 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, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

extraordinaire / singulier
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
Elle a un talent extraordinaire pour la peinture.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

soviétique
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
L'ère soviétique a vu des changements significatifs en Europe de l'Est.
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 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

immobile
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
La voiture est restée immobile au feu rouge.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

puant; mauvaise odeur
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
La poubelle a créé une terrible puanteur dans la cuisine.
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

ramollir
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
La chaleur ramollira le beurre rapidement.
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 /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

secret
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
Le projet a été mené dans un secret total.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

mise
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Les mises étaient élevées pour le succès du projet.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

considérablement
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
La nouvelle politique a considérablement amélioré les conditions de travail.
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 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 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

slogan
Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
La campagne a utilisé un slogan puissant pour inspirer les gens.
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 /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 səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

impact substantiel
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
Un impact substantiel est possible même avec quelques heures de bénévolat.
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

essaim
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Un essaim d'abeilles a entouré l'arbre.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

choquant
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
La nouvelle de l'accident a choqué tout le monde.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

sacrifice
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Le pays a été libéré grâce au sacrifice des guerriers.
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 verb /siːz/

seize

saisir
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La police a réussi à saisir les biens volés.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

soi-disant
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Il est soi-disant le meilleur joueur de l'équipe.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

grimper ou mélanger rapidement
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Les enfants ont grimpé rapidement la colline pour attraper le cerf-volant.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

surge
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
La foule a surgi en avant lorsque les portes se sont ouvertes.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

soustraire
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Si vous soustrayez 5 de 10, vous obtenez 5.
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 ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

substitut
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
L'argent ne peut pas être un substitut du bonheur véritable.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

simplicité; clarté
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
La beauté du design réside dans sa simplicité.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

spirale
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
L'escalier en spirale menait à l'étage supérieur.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

égoïstement
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Il a pris tous les cookies égoïstement.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

strictement
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Il est strictement interdit de fumer à l'intérieur du bâtiment.
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 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statique
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Les idées statiques entravent les progrès.
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 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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

écarlate
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Les roses écarlates dans le jardin étaient magnifiques sous la lumière du matin.
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 verb /slæp/

slap

gifler
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Elle était tellement en colère qu'elle l'a giflé sur le visage.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

séminaire
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Le professeur a invité tous les étudiants à assister au séminaire sur le changement climatique.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

surpris
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Elle a été surprise par le bruit fort dehors.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

sceptique
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Elle était sceptique à propos du nouveau plan.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

traîneau
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Les enfants ont monté un traîneau sur la colline enneigée.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

sénat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Le sénat a voté en faveur du nouveau projet de loi sur la santé.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

attirant
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe rouge attirante à la fête.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

lacune; défaut; carence
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Malgré ses nombreux talents, il a quelques lacunes.
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

sans voix
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
Elle est restée sans voix lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

uniquement
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Il est entièrement responsable de la décision.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

conscience de soi
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La conscience de soi aide à comprendre ses émotions et ses actions.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

boîte à épices
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Elle a ouvert la boîte à épices pour trouver du cumin pour son curry.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

balayeur
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Le balayeur nettoyait le couloir de l'école chaque matin.
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 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 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 /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

suicide
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Les professionnels de la santé mentale travaillent pour prévenir le suicide.
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 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 /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 verb /stæk/

stack

empiler ou entasser
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Il a empilé les livres soigneusement sur l'étagère.
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

remuer
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Elle a remué la soupe pour s'assurer qu'elle ne brûle pas.
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 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 /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

abonné
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Elle est abonnée à la revue mensuelle.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

porte-parole femme
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
La porte-parole de l'entreprise a annoncé le nouveau produit.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

sobre; sérieux et réfléchi; modéré
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
Il est resté sobre tout au long de la célébration.
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 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 /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

étudiant en deuxième année
Meaning
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
Example
He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.
Il est étudiant en deuxième année à l'université, étudiant les sciences informatiques.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

manche
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Elle a retroussé ses manches avant de commencer à cuisiner.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

appeler, convoquer
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
Le roi convoqua ses conseillers au tribunal.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truc, exploit, entraver la croissance
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
L'acteur a réalisé un stunt dangereux dans le film.
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 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 verb /spɪl/

spill

renverser
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Faites attention à ne pas renverser votre café.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

escouade
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
L'équipe de football s'est entraînée durement avant le match de championnat.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

épée
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
Le chevalier sortit son épée pour défendre le château.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

plante du pied; semelle de chaussure
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
J'ai une ampoule sous la plante de mon pied.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

autocontrôle
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
Le contrôle de soi est important pour maintenir une vie équilibrée.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

siroter
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Elle a siroté son thé lentement en lisant le journal.
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

complément
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
Elle prend des compléments vitaminiques pour maintenir sa santé.
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 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sept habitudes
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Même les habitudes aident à maintenir un mode de vie équilibré.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

lutter
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
De nombreuses régions luttent pour se remettre de la crise économique.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

une longue et étroite bande de tissu, papier, plastique ou autre matériau
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Elle a arraché une bande de papier du cahier.
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

séparation; division; éloignement
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
La séparation des deux pays a été pacifique.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le bateau à travers la tempête.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

suivant / ultérieur
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
Dans les années suivantes, l'entreprise s'est rapidement développée.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

ensuite
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Il a échoué à son examen et a ensuite dû le repasser.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

tache; marque
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
Il y avait une tache de café sur sa chemise blanche.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

casser
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Elle a brisé le verre dans la frustration.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

trottinette
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Elle va au travail en trottinette tous les jours.
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 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spécifier
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Veuillez spécifier l'heure et le lieu de la réunion.
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 ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

structuré
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Un plan d'exécution structuré est crucial pour le succès.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

bonheur
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

sénateur
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Le sénateur a parlé passionnément des politiques environnementales.
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 /suː/

sue

poursuivre
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Elle a décidé de poursuivre l'entreprise en justice pour dommages.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

effrayer
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Le bruit fort a effrayé le bébé.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

aigre
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Le lait est devenu aigre et sent mauvais.
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 adjective /slæk/

slack

lâche
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Les affaires sont lentes pendant la saison des pluies.
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 /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.