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C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

subconscient
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Les peurs proviennent souvent de l'esprit subconscient.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

coucher du soleil
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
Nous avions prévu d'arriver au village avant le coucher du soleil.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musique
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
Elle adore écouter de la musique classique.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

intrus
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
Le garde de sécurité a attrapé l'intrus escaladant la clôture.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

divertir
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
Le comédien a diverti le public avec ses blagues.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

bosse
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
L'accident a laissé une bosse dans la porte de la voiture.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

archétype, modèle original
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
Cette peinture est l'archétype de l'art moderne.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

symphonie
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
L'orchestre a interprété la Cinquième symphonie de Beethoven.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

venteux
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
C'était une journée froide et venteuse près de la mer.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

ancien
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Nous avons visité les anciennes ruines de l'Empire romain.
C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

imprécis
Meaning
Not exact or accurate; vague.
Example
His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.
Son explication était trop imprécise pour être utile.
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

salade
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Elle a préparé une salade fraîche avec de la laitue, des tomates et des concombres.
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

campus
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
Le campus universitaire est rempli d'étudiants pendant le semestre d'automne.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

présager
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Les nuages sombres ont présagé une tempête imminente.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

escroc
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
L'homme âgé s'est avéré être un escroc rusé qui a trompé tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

dague
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
Le guerrier ancien portait une dague en argent.
C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

compte; enregistrement; score
Meaning
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
Example
Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.
Tenez un compte du nombre de livres que vous lisez ce mois-ci.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

scène idyllique
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Leur lune de miel était une scène idyllique sur une île tropicale.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

modificateur
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
Dans l’expression « very cold », « very » est un modificateur de « cold ».
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

concentration mentale
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
La méditation améliore la concentration mentale et la performance cognitive.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

entièrement
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Elle est entièrement consciente des risques.
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

équité
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
Elle s'efforce toujours d'être juste dans ses décisions.
C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

poisson-chat à longues moustaches
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
Le pêcheur a attrapé un poisson-chat à longues moustaches dans la rivière.
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

quinze
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
Il y a quinze étudiants dans la classe.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

estrade
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
Le directeur s'est tenu sur l'estrade pour s'adresser à toute l'assemblée scolaire.
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

associer
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
J'associe cette chanson avec l'été.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

vacances
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Nous prévoyons un voyage pendant les vacances d'été.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

traîner
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Arrête de traîner et finis tes devoirs.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

fleur de baume
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Les fleurs de baume du jardin ont fleuri magnifiquement dans des nuances de rose et de violet.
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

contester, défier
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
Elle a décidé de contester les élections contre le titulaire.
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

ordonner
Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
L'évêque ordonnera trois nouveaux prêtres ce dimanche.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

véhicule; voiture; moyen
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
Le véhicule électrique devient de plus en plus populaire ces jours-ci.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

texture lisse et riche comme la crème
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Elle a versé une sauce crémeuse sur les pâtes.
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

juif
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
Il est juif par héritage et suit les coutumes juives.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

tombeau; sépulture;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
Le sépulcre du roi ancien a été découvert par les archéologues.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

réfléchir profondément
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Elle a réfléchi profondément au sens du poème.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

référer
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Veuillez vous référer à la page 45 pour plus de détails.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

turban
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
L'homme sikh portait un turban coloré.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

se précipiter
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
La voiture dévalait la route de montagne à grande vitesse.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

agir en-dessous de sa dignité
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
Le roi ne daigna pas répondre au roturier.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

servilité
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Sa servilité envers l'autorité agaçait ses collègues.
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

envahir
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
Une lueur chaude envahit son visage lorsqu'elle sourit.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

hacher finement
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Elle a haché l'ail pour la recette.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

pantalon
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Elle a acheté un nouveau pantalon pour la fête.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

disponible
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Le produit est maintenant disponible dans tous les magasins.
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

pénitence; châtiment pour avoir fait quelque chose de mal
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
Le moine a fait pénitence pour ses erreurs passées.
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

étrangler
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
L'assassin a tenté de garroter sa cible dans la ruelle.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

détournement de fonds
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
Le comptable a été arrêté pour détournement de fonds de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

repentance
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Son véritable repentir a ému tout le monde dans la salle d'audience.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

désillusion
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Beaucoup de gens ressentent de la désillusion après des attentes irréalistes.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

impassible
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Elle a livré la blague avec une voix complètement impassible.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

trompeur
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Elle a donné une réponse trompeuse pour cacher la vérité.
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

postérité
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
Le monument a été construit pour le bénéfice de la postérité.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

enchères
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
Les meubles anciens ont été vendus lors d'une vente aux enchères le week-end dernier.
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

responsable
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
Rester responsable aide à réduire les retards.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

pain
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Elle a acheté du pain frais à la boulangerie.
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

bibliomanie
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
Sa bibliomanie l'a poussé à remplir chaque pièce de livres.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

stimulant
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
La lumière brillante et les bruits forts sont des stimuli courants pour la vigilance.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

indices
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Les indices du marché boursier ont chuté fortement après l'annonce.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministère
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Le ministère de l'Éducation a annoncé de nouvelles politiques pour les écoles.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

strié
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
Le vase avait un beau design strié autour du bord.
B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

concentration
Meaning
The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
Concentration is key to mastering any skill.
La concentration est essentielle pour maîtriser n'importe quelle compétence.
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

d'urgence
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
Le patient a besoin d'une attention médicale d'urgence.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

de manière débridée
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
Le taureau a couru de manière débridée à travers le village.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

film
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Ils ont regardé un film ensemble ce week-end.
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

substance qui provoque une réaction allergique
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
Le pollen est un allergène courant qui affecte de nombreuses personnes.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

anémie
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
La thérapie génique traite efficacement l'anémie.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

courir rapidement
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Les souris ont couru rapidement à travers le sol de la cuisine lorsque les lumières se sont allumées.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

envahir
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
Le jardin était envahi par les mauvaises herbes.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

probablement; avec une forte probabilité
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Il va probablement pleuvoir demain selon les prévisions météorologiques.
C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

théosophie
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
La théosophie a attiré des personnes intéressées par le mysticisme et la croissance spirituelle.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

compiler
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Elle a compilé les données de recherche dans un rapport détaillé.
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

fourrage pour le bétail
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
La grange était remplie de fourrage pour le bétail.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

soleil
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Le soleil se lève à l'est et se couche à l'ouest.
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

arrière-pays
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
Les agriculteurs venaient de l'arrière-pays rural pour vendre leurs produits en ville.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

steppe
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Les nomades ont voyagé à travers la vaste steppe avec leurs troupeaux.
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

annuler
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
Le tribunal a annulé la décision en raison du manque de preuves.
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

peut-être
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
Peut-être que nous irons au parc demain.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

replet
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
Le livre est replet de détails historiques fascinants.
A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

bonheur
Meaning
A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.
Example
She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

communiste
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
L'idéologie communiste vise une société sans classes.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Nous avons pris un rickshaw pour atteindre le marché animé.
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

réciter
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
L'enfant a récité un poème devant la classe.
A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

ensemble
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
Nous devons travailler ensemble pour résoudre ce problème.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

conformité
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
Le produit a été testé pour sa conformité aux normes de sécurité.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

faux
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Il est faux de tricher à un examen.
B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

égo; amour-propre
Meaning
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.
Son grand égo l'empêchait d'accepter les critiques des autres.
A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

bureau
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
Les livres sont sur le bureau.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

rapide et flexible
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
L'équipe de la startup a été agile en répondant aux changements du marché.
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

appartement
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
Elle a loué un appartement dans le centre-ville.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

littérature
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Elle a étudié la littérature anglaise à l'université.
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

électrolyse
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
L'électrolyse est utilisée pour séparer l'hydrogène de l'eau.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

doré
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Le coucher du soleil doré a peint le ciel magnifiquement.
C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

venger
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
Il a juré de venger la mort de son frère.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

relatif à la médiation
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Ses compétences médiatrices ont aidé à résoudre le conflit.
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

étrange
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
La maison abandonnée avait un étrange silence.
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

grincheux
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
L'enfant devient grincheux lorsqu'il a faim.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

ingrat
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
Elle sentit qu'il était ingrat pour toute l'aide qu'elle lui avait donnée.
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

se recroqueviller de peur
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
L'enfant se coucha derrière le canapé pendant l'orage.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmurer
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Elle murmura une prière avant de s'endormir.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

fil
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Elle a utilisé un fil rouge pour coudre le bouton déchiré.
B1 noun /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/

economist

économiste
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in economics.
Example
The economist predicted a rise in inflation.
L'économiste a prédit une hausse de l'inflation.
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

lourdement; intensément
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
Il a plu lourdement toute la nuit.
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

amélioration
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
Il y a eu une amélioration significative de sa santé.
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

lac de montagne
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
Nous avons campé près d'un lac de montagne tranquille dans les Highlands.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

joueur
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
L'ancienne taverne était remplie de joueurs qui se mesuraient dans des jeux de cartes et de dés.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

corrosif, nuisible
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Le produit chimique est hautement corrosif et doit être manipulé avec soin.
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

décimal
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
Le nombre 0.75 est un décimal.
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

relatif aux lois de Newton
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
Le scientifique a expliqué les lois du mouvement newtoniennes.
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.
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

couverte
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
La forêt est couverte de verdure.
A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

jeune; récent
Meaning
having lived for a short time; not old; recent
Example
The young tree needs more water to grow.
Le jeune arbre a besoin de plus d'eau pour grandir.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

faire un bruit aigu et grincant
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
La vieille porte a craqué quand elle l'a ouverte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

invariable; constant; toujours le même
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Sa routine invariable comprend des exercices matinaux et du café.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

mercenaire
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
Le mercenaire a été renvoyé en tant que simple hireling sans véritable loyauté.
A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

montagne
Meaning
a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground
Example
They climbed the highest mountain in the region.
Ils ont escaladé la montagne la plus haute de la région.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

impossible à enseigner
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Il était si têtu qu’il est devenu presque impossible à enseigner.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

annuler un ordre
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
Le général a annulé les ordres précédents immédiatement.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

cinéaste
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
En tant que véritable cinéaste, elle passe la plupart de ses week-ends à regarder des films classiques.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudent
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
C'était imprudent de conduire par un temps aussi orageux.