succeed
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Anglais BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Espagnol FR Français DE Allemand RU Russe ZH Chinois JA Japonais
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

réussir
Meaning
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
Example
She worked hard to succeed in her career.
Elle a travaillé dur pour réussir dans sa carrière.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

équilibre écologique
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Maintenir l'équilibre écologique est essentiel pour une planète durable.
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

prospérité
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
Le pays a atteint une grande prospérité au cours de la dernière décennie.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

prématuré
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
Sa mort prématurée à l'âge de trente ans a choqué tout le monde.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antispasmodique
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
Le médecin a prescrit un antispasmodique pour soulager la douleur.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

décagramme
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
Le paquet pesait exactement un décagramme.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

transversal
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
La route transversale relie deux autoroutes.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

tension
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
La date limite a créé beaucoup de tension au bureau.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

aisselle
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
Il a appliqué du déodorant sur son aisselle.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

plastique
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
Ces contenants sont fabriqués en plastique durable.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

voyant
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Elle portait un collier voyant qui jurait avec sa robe élégante.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

moquerie légère
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
Leurs conversations étaient pleines de moquerie légère et de blagues.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

antiquée
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
Le bureau utilise toujours un système de classement antiquité.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lascif
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Le tabloïd a publié une histoire lascive sur la célébrité.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

aliéné
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Les étudiants aliénés sont plus enclins à la délinquance.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

acte d'accusation
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
L'acte d'accusation a accusé l'entreprise de multiples violations.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

constituer
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Ces documents constituent l'accord légal entre les deux parties.
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

somptueux; extravagant; généreux
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
Le mariage était une célébration somptueuse avec des centaines d'invités.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

inversement; de manière opposée
Meaning
in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner
Example
The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.
Le prix des biens est inversement lié à leur disponibilité sur le marché.
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

rivière
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
La rivière coule à travers la vallée et se jette dans l'océan.
C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

expérimentalement
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
Bose a démontré les résultats expérimentalement.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

pertinent
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
Elle a posé une question pertinente lors de la réunion.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

durcir par dépôt de sels de calcium
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Avec le temps, le tissu a commencé à se calcifier et a perdu de la flexibilité.
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

toilette
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
Les toilettes publiques étaient propres et bien entretenues.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

déductible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
La solution est déductible des données fournies.
A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

décider
Meaning
To make a choice or judgment about something.
Example
She decided to study abroad after graduation.
Elle a décidé d'étudier à l'étranger après l'obtention de son diplôme.
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 ?
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

architectural
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
La ville est connue pour ses beaux designs architecturaux.
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

cow-boy
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
Le cow-boy monta son cheval à travers la vaste prairie pour trouver le bétail.
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

prévoir
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Elle pouvait prévoir les défis à venir.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

délester
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
Elle s'est libérée de ses soucis en les partageant avec son amie.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

association
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
Elle est membre de l'association locale des enseignants.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

joueur
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
Le joueur expérimenté savait quand plier ses cartes et quand parier gros.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

perméable
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
Le sol ici est perméable à l'eau de pluie.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

enjoué; joyeux; gai
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Les enfants joyeux riaient et jouaient dans le parc.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

conceptualisation
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
La conceptualisation des villes renouvelables est révolutionnaire.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

techniques de respiration
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Les techniques de respiration aident à réduire le stress et l'anxiété.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

insubordonné
Meaning
Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.
Example
The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.
L'employé insubordonné a refusé de suivre les instructions du gestionnaire.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

autocrate
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
L'autocrate contrôlait le pays d'une main de fer.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

retourner vers l'extérieur
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
Le chirurgien a dû retourner la paupière pendant la procédure.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

résidentiel
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
L'institution était entièrement résidentielle.
B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

froid; sensation de peur ou d'anxiété; se détendre
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
Il y avait un frisson dans l'air à mesure que l'automne approchait.
B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

orientation; leadership; conseil
Meaning
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction
Example
The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.
L'enseignant a fourni des orientations précieuses pour aider les étudiants à choisir leur parcours professionnel.
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

économies
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
Les économies émergentes ont connu une forte croissance au cours de la dernière décennie.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

synergique
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un effet synergique se produit lorsque les nutriments agissent ensemble.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

famille royale / redevance (revenus d'auteur)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
L'auteur reçoit une redevance pour chaque livre vendu.
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

pluralité ou majorité
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
Lors de l'élection, elle a gagné par une pluralité de voix.
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

décor
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
Le décor pour la pièce était une belle scène de montagne.
A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

bonheur
Meaning
A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Example
He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

sphéroïde
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
La Terre n'est pas une sphère parfaite mais un sphéroïde oblat.
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

cataclysme
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
Le tremblement de terre a été un cataclysme qui a redessiné la ville.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

engagement; promesse; garantie;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
Il a fait un engagement de donner de l'argent à la charité.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

limitation
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
La limitation des données affecte les décisions politiques.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

conception ergonomique
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
La chaise a un design ergonomique pour une meilleure posture.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

artiste virtuose
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
Le pianiste est un véritable artiste virtuose, captivant les auditoires du monde entier.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

impatient
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
Elle est devenue impatiente en attendant dans la longue file.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

explorer
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
Ils ont décidé d'explorer la forêt ensemble.
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

régénération
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
La régénération du sol est nécessaire pour une agriculture durable.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

légiférer
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
Le gouvernement prévoit de légiférer de nouvelles normes de sécurité.
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
Le tsunami a dévasté la ville côtière, laissant des milliers de personnes sans abri.
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

avide
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
Elle est une lectrice avide de romans mystérieux.
B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

déplacer
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
Elle a dû déplacer son attention vers le nouveau projet.
C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

horde
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
Une horde de fans s'est rassemblée devant le stade.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

bénéfice ecclésiastique
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
L'évêque l'a nommé à un bénéfice ecclésiastique riche.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

chiffre
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Vous devez entrer un code a quatre chiffres pour deverrouiller le telephone.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

début
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Depuis le début, le projet semblait ambitieux mais réalisable.
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

gestion du temps par blocs
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Le time-blocking aide à améliorer la productivité et l'efficacité.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

gérontologie
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Elle a choisi de se spécialiser en gérontologie après avoir terminé ses études de médecine.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

aristocrate; personne noble
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
L'aristocrate vivait dans un château magnifique.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

astrologue
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
L'astrologue a prédit une bonne fortune dans son avenir.
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

pentagone
Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
Le Pentagone est l'un des bâtiments gouvernementaux les plus emblématiques des États-Unis.
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

imaginé, désiré
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
Il est un prétendant imaginé aux yeux de la jeune fille.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

torture
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
Il a été soumis à la torture pendant l'interrogatoire.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

opportun; ponctuel
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Son arrivée à temps a sauvé la réunion.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

créatif
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Elle est très créative dans son écriture.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tectonique
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Les mouvements tectoniques causent des tremblements de terre et la formation des montagnes.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

jalousie; ressentiment contre un rival
Meaning
a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival
Example
His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.
Sa jalousie à propos de la promotion de son collègue a provoqué des tensions au travail.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

crinière
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Le lion secoua sa crinière épaisse avec fierté.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

fou
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
C'était une idée folle de partir en randonnée sans eau.
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

oraculaire
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
Ses paroles oraculaires ont laissé l'audience profondément pensive.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

millénaire
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
L'année 2000 a été célébrée comme le début d'un nouveau millénaire.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

pauvreté
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
Le pays a lutté contre le paupérisme croissant au XIXe siècle.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

rationaliser
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Il a essayé de rationaliser son erreur en blâmant le système.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

physique
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en physique à l'université.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

solitaire; isolé; seul
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Il a vécu une vie solitaire dans les montagnes.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

Commonwealth
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
L’Australie est membre du Commonwealth des Nations.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

démodé ou en désordre dans son apparence; sale et usé
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
Le chien sale se promenait dans les rues à la recherche de nourriture.
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

principalement; pour la plupart
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
La conférence portait principalement sur la protection de l'environnement et le changement climatique.
B1 noun

Kindness

bonté; gentillesse; bienveillance
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

son
Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
La cloche a sonné à travers la vallée.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

archive
Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
La bibliothèque a décidé d'archiver tous les anciens manuscrits.
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

inciter
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
Il a essayé d'inciter son adversaire à faire une erreur.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

disputer pour des broutilles
Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
Ils ont discuté de qui devrait payer la facture.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

connecter ou lier étroitement; tordre ou combiner étroitement
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
Leurs vies se sont entrelacées au fil des années d'amitié.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

insignifiant, dérisoire
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Ils lui ont proposé une somme dérisoire pour son travail.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

cardinal / principal
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
L'honnêteté est une vertu cardinal dans la vie.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humaniser
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
L'enseignant a essayé d'humaniser la leçon avec des histoires personnelles.
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

araignée
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
L'araignée a attrapé une mouche dans sa toile.
A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

mois
Meaning
a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year
Example
She visits her grandparents once a month.
Elle visite ses grands-parents une fois par mois.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

grand; magnifique; excellent;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
Le grand palais a impressionné tous les visiteurs.
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

brillant
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
L'artiste a utilisé des couleurs brillantes dans sa peinture.
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.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

favoriser
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
Le programme vise à favoriser la créativité chez les jeunes étudiants.
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 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rose
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
Elle portait une belle robe rose à la fête.
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

ethnocentrique
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
Son attitude ethnocentrique lui rendait difficile d'apprécier les traditions étrangères.
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

vêtements
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
Le roi portait des vêtements royaux pendant la cérémonie.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

optimiste
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Il est resté optimiste malgré les défis.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

crédible
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Son histoire était tellement détaillée qu'elle semblait crédible.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

malin
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Les médecins ont confirmé que la tumeur était maligne.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

étrange
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
C'était étrange de le voir à la fête après tout ce temps.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

poursuite
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
L'accusation a présenté des preuves solides contre l'accusé.
A1 noun /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

cuisine
Meaning
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
Example
The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.
La cuisine était remplie de l'odeur du pain frais.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

candidat à l'examen
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
Chaque candidat à l'examen a reçu deux heures pour terminer le test.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

barbe olive
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
La barbe olive se trouve couramment dans les rivières d’Asie du Sud.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

faillite
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
L'entreprise a fait faillite après des années de mauvaise gestion financière.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

atroce
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
Le crime atroce a choqué toute la communauté.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

insoumis, récalcitrant
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
L'étudiant insoumis a refusé de suivre les règles de l'école.
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

vitupératif
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
Les remarques vitupératives du professeur ont laissé les élèves en larmes.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

pesticide
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
Le pesticide pulvérisé dans le champ a tué les insectes nuisibles.