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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.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

sénilité
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
Sa perte de mémoire a été attribuée à la sénilité.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

de manière régulière
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise augmentent régulièrement.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

quelque part
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
J'ai laissé mes clés quelque part dans la maison.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

subordonné
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
Il gère dix subordonnés dans son département.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

supposé
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Ceci est la solution supposée au problème.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

bonheur
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

boisé
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
Le chalet était situé dans un paysage boisé plein de grands arbres.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

espionner
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Il a été pris en flagrant délit d'espionnage sur son voisin à travers la fenêtre.
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.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

sagesse profonde
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Sa sagacité faisait de lui un grand leader.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

spéculateur
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
Le spéculateur immobilier a acheté des terres en espérant que leur valeur augmenterait.
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

spartiate
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
Il vivait dans une chambre spartiate avec seulement un lit et une chaise.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

souverain, suprême
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
Le gouvernement souverain a le contrôle de sa monnaie.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

tournesol
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
Le champ de tournesols était magnifique sous la lumière éclatante du soleil.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

valet de cuisine
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
Au Moyen Âge, un scullion était responsable du nettoyage des casseroles et des poêles.
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 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.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

soumis; obéissant; humble
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Elle est devenue soumise après des années de traitement sévère.
A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

service
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
La véritable éducation promeut la valeur du service envers les autres.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

anis étoilé
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Elle a ajouté de l'anis étoilé à la soupe pour un goût aromatique.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

bonheur
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

se moquer
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Il s'est moqué de l'idée de déménager à l'étranger.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

symboliser
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
La colombe symbolise la paix à travers les cultures.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

source
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
La source du fleuve est haute dans les montagnes.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

remettre dans le fourreau
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Il remit rapidement son épée dans son fourreau après le duel.
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

prétentieux
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Il portait un sourire prétentieux après avoir gagné le débat.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

tellement
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
Elle était tellement heureuse avec le cadeau.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

siège de cheval; accabler quelqu'un de responsabilités
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
Il a sellé le cheval avant d'aller faire une promenade.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

point de vue biaisé
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
L'article avait une tendance politique.
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

strict; exige le respect exact des règles
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
Le professeur est très strict concernant les délais des devoirs.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

substitut
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
La mère porteuse a donné naissance à l'enfant après l'avoir porté pendant neuf mois.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

savonneux
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
La plante a des feuilles savonneuses qui produisent de la mousse lorsqu'elles sont frottées dans l'eau.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

navigation à voile
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Nous sommes allés faire de la voile sur le lac pendant l'été.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

cygne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Le cygne élégant glissa silencieusement sur l'eau.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

superflu
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Son discours contenait trop de détails superflus.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Les stents ont été placés avec succès en utilisant des techniques robotiques.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

égratigner, gratter
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Il s'est éraflé le genou en jouant au football.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

droit de vote
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
Le suffrage universel était une revendication clé.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensibilité
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose a prouvé la sensibilité des plantes par des expériences.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

intelligemment; avec style; rapidement
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Il était bien habillé pour la réunion d'affaires.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

à peine; difficilement; juste un peu
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Je pouvais à peine croire mes yeux.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

semi-conscient
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
Il était semi-conscient après l'accident et pouvait à peine répondre.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

sextant
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
En utilisant un sextant, le navigateur a fixé la position du navire à midi.
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

poisson Rohu
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
Le poisson Rohu est couramment préparé avec des épices dans les foyers bengalis.
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

dîner léger
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
Nous avons habituellement le dîner léger vers sept heures.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

servitude
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
De nombreuses personnes se sont battues pour échapper à la servitude imposée par le système colonial.
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

valise
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Elle a mis ses vêtements dans une valise pour le voyage.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

salutation; expression de bons vœux
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
La lettre a commencé par une salutation formelle.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

complet; absolu; transparent; très raide
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
C'était une chance pure que nous ayons trouvé l'endroit.
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

crier
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Elle a crié quand elle a vu l'araignée.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

signification
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
La signification du geste a été mal comprise.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

cicatrice
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
L'accident a laissé une cicatrice permanente sur son front.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

statu quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Le gouvernement a décidé de maintenir le statu quo jusqu'à un examen ultérieur.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

désinfection
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
La désinfection régulière garde les appareils sans germes.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

projecteur
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Le chanteur se tenait fièrement sous les projecteurs.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

les sept merveilles
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Les sept merveilles du monde reflètent la brillance humaine.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

paresseux
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
Il a été vu comme un jeune homme paresseux sans objectifs.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

approprié
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Il n'était pas approprié de discuter bruyamment pendant la cérémonie.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

séparable
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Les deux problèmes sont séparables et doivent être discutés indépendamment.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

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

seclude

isoler
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Le moine a choisi de s'isoler dans les montagnes.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

douloureux
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Après la longue course, mes jambes étaient douloureuses.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

bonheur
Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
Elle ne pouvait cacher sa bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

égocentrique
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Il était trop égocentrique pour remarquer la détresse de son ami.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

scad poisson
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
Le pêcheur a attrapé un scad dans le filet.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

usé / vieilli
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Les chaussures shopworn ont été vendues à prix réduit.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

bougon et maussade; lunatique
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
L'enfant est devenu bougon quand il n'a pas pu obtenir son jouet préféré.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extrêmement sale
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Il vivait dans une pièce sale avec des meubles cassés.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

fondre
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Les travailleurs fondent du fer de son minerai dans l'usine.
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

réussi; prospère; victorieux
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
Elle a réussi dans sa carrière de médecin.
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

monsieur
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
Monsieur, puis-je vous aider avec votre commande ?
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

structure
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
La structure est conçue pour la sécurité et la fonctionnalité.
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

successif; consécutif
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
L'équipe a gagné trois matchs consécutifs.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

défilement
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Faire défiler les fils perd beaucoup de temps.
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.
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

emploi du temps; programme;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
Veuillez vérifier votre emploi du temps avant de confirmer l'heure de la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

sonnet
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare a écrit de nombreux sonnets célèbres sur l'amour et la beauté.
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 /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

expédition
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
L'expédition des produits a été retardée en raison des conditions météorologiques.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

identique
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Nous avons porté la même robe à la fête.
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.
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.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

panique générale
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
Le bruit fort a causé une stampede de la foule.
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

donner quelque chose en excès / épargner
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
Pouvez-vous me donner quelques minutes de votre temps ?
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

inventaire
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
Le magasin a un large assortiment de produits.
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.
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

couvrir de petits points
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
L'artiste a couvert la toile de petits points pour créer un effet texturé.
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

sacrilège
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
Voler dans le temple était considéré comme un acte de sacrilège.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

surprenamment
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Surprenamment, elle a terminé tout le projet en un jour.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

supériorité
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Sa supériorité en mathématiques était évidente à partir de ses résultats de test.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

estime de soi
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Elle a refusé de compromettre son estime de soi en acceptant un traitement injuste.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarcastique
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Elle a fait une remarque sarcastique sur sa cuisine.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sceller, fermer
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Il a scellé l'enveloppe avant d'envoyer la lettre.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

baume
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Elle a appliqué un baume sur la brûlure de sa main.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

majestueux et digne
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
Le manoir majestueux se tenait à l'extrémité de l'allée.
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

sept
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
Elle a sept pommes dans son panier.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

gâcher
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
La pluie a gâché l'événement en plein air.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

doux; tendre; silencieux
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
L'oreiller est très doux et confortable.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

couché sur le dos
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Il était allongé sur l'herbe, regardant les étoiles.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

de soutien
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Elle était très supportive pendant mes moments difficiles.
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.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

rationaliser ou augmenter l'efficacité
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
L'entreprise vise à simplifier la production pour réduire les coûts.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

brader
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Ne fais pas d'économie sur la qualité lorsque tu achètes un nouvel ordinateur portable.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salé
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
L'eau salée de l'océan lui donna soif.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

sororité
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Le mouvement féministe a créé un fort sentiment de sororité parmi les femmes.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

technologie durable
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
La technologie durable assure un avenir plus propre.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

somptueux
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Les invités ont été traités avec un banquet somptueux.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

mer
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Nous sommes allés nager dans la mer.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

étranger
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Ne prends jamais de bonbons d'un inconnu.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

synchroniser
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Les danseurs doivent synchroniser leurs mouvements.
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

attiser le feu; encourager ou augmenter un sentiment ou une activité forte
Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
Le discours du politicien a enflammé la colère parmi la foule.