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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 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

marginal; minimal; léger
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
L'amélioration marginale des ventes était à peine perceptible.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

musqué
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
Le parfum avait une fragrance musquée.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

dépendance
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Sa dépendance à la technologie est préoccupante.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

château; palais;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
Le château médiéval se dressait majestueusement au sommet de la colline.
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

suspect
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
Ses pratiques commerciales suspectes ont conduit à une enquête.
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

véhicules autonomes
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
Les véhicules autonomes révolutionnent l'avenir du transport.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

absorbé
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Elle était tellement absorbée dans le livre qu'elle a oublié l'heure.
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

remarque drôle
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
Elle a fait une remarque drôle sur la météo pendant la réunion.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

évaluation
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
L'évaluation de la propriété était bien plus élevée que prévu.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

inflexible
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
Son attitude inflexible rendait les négociations difficiles.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

très petit
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
Le village modèle était rempli de petites maisons.
C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

impasse
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
Les négociations ont atteint un impasse, retardant l'accord.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

plongeur
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
Le plongeur a disparu sous la surface pour attraper un poisson.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

affaiblir
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
La maladie a affaibli de manière significative son système immunitaire.
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

tache petite
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
Il y avait une tache de peinture sur le sol.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

extensibilité
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Le nouveau logiciel offre une grande extensibilité pour les grandes entreprises.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

brillant
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance brillante sur scène.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

prévenir
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
Le gouvernement a agi rapidement pour prévenir une crise financière.
C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

faon
Meaning
a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color
Example
The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.
La mère cerf protège son faon des prédateurs.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

fourreur
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Le fourreur a exposé de beaux manteaux dans son magasin.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

solidifier
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
L'entreprise a solidifié sa position sur le marché.
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

tambourin
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Elle a secoué le tambourin au rythme de la musique.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

étouffer
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
Il a étouffé un rire pendant la réunion sérieuse.
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

compartimenter
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
Pour augmenter l'efficacité, il a compartimenté ses tâches de travail.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

joyeux
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
Les enfants étaient de bonne humeur à la fête.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

médiéval
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Le château affichait une architecture et un design médiévaux.
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

réfléchir
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
Le miroir reflète son beau visage.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

insulte / remarque désobligeante
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Il a fait une remarque offensante sur son caractère.
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

équiper
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
L'école a équipé ses élèves avec des technologies modernes.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

ôter (un chapeau) en signe de respect
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Il ôta son chapeau tandis que la procession passait.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

peu exposé, négligé
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
La photo était sous-exposée et paraissait trop sombre.
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

cruel
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
C'était cruel de se moquer du garçon blessé.
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

véracité
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
Le film a été salué pour sa véracité par rapport aux événements réels.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

acide
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
Le citron a un goût acide.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

dossier
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
L'avocat a présenté un dossier de preuves au tribunal.
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

geysers
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
Le geyser a éclaté, projetant de l'eau très haut dans le ciel.
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

embarrasser
Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
Son commentaire impoli l'a vraiment embarrassée devant tout le monde.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

registre
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
Le juge a examiné le registre avant de commencer la séance.
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

sud
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
Le soleil se lève à l'est et se couche au sud.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servir
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Elle sert le petit-déjeuner à 8h tous les matins.
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hydraulique
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
Le mécanicien a réparé le système hydraulique de la machine.
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

Gousse de moringa
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
Le drumstick ajoute une saveur unique au curry de poisson traditionnel.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

offre
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
La dernière offre de l'entreprise est une voiture écologique.
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

respect
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
Nous devons montrer du respect aux combattants de la liberté.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

arbitrage
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
Le contrat impose l’arbitrage pour régler tout différend.
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

verseuse
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
Le serviteur a rempli la verseuse d'eau fraîche.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

le centre de toutes les attentions
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
Elle était le centre de toutes les attentions à la fête.
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

continuité
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
Maintenir la continuité dans le leadership est essentiel pour la stabilité organisationnelle.
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

intonation
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
Une intonation appropriée améliore la clarté d'un discours.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

dissolu
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Il a mené une vie dissolue remplie de fêtes et de jeux d'argent.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

flotte de guerre
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
L'Armada espagnole a navigué contre l'Angleterre en 1588.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

vindicatif
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Son ton vindicatif montrait qu'elle croyait fermement en son innocence.
C1 noun /træns/

trance

transe
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
Elle regardait par la fenêtre comme si elle était en transe.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
Le médecin a prescrit un comprimé sublingual pour une absorption plus rapide.
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

fauteuil roulant
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
L'hôpital a fourni un fauteuil roulant pour le patient blessé.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

embrouiller
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Les instructions complexes ont embrouillé les étudiants.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

fragile
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
Le verre était tellement fragile qu'il s'est cassé facilement.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

livre / réserver
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
J'ai réservé une table au restaurant pour le dîner.
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

déposséder
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
La nouvelle loi menaçait de déposséder de nombreux agriculteurs de leurs terres.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

préalable
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
Vous avez besoin d'une approbation préalable avant d'apporter des modifications au système.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

resplendissant
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
Le soleil resplendissant éclaira toute la vallée.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

faiblesse liée à la vieillesse
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Le vieil homme est devenu sénile et a oublié des visages familiers.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

inclination
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Elle a une inclination à aider les autres.
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

scrupuleux
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
Il est connu pour être scrupuleux dans son travail.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

pois papillon
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Les fleurs de pois papillon donnent au thé une belle couleur bleue.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

complimenter
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
L'enseignant a complimenté les étudiants pour leur travail acharné.
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

dent de fourchette
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
La fourchette a quatre dents.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

poésie
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
L'anthologie était remplie de poésie romantique.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

tyrannie
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Les gens se sont rebellés contre la tyrannie de leur dirigeant.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

lancer, suspendre
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Il a jeté son sac par-dessus son épaule avant de partir.
A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

flèche
Meaning
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
Example
The hunter shot an arrow at the target.
Le chasseur a tiré une flèche sur la cible.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

claustrophobie
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
Il évite les ascenseurs à cause de sa claustrophobie.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

intermédiaire
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
Le diplomate a agi comme intermédiaire entre les deux nations en conflit.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

domaine
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
L'affaire ne relève pas de la compétence de ce tribunal.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

fraude
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
Le politicien a été accusé de fraude financière.
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

prière
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
Elle a récité une prière avant le repas.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

non reconnu
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Ses contributions au projet sont restées non reconnues.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

imprégner / rendre enceinte
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
Le scientifique a utilisé une méthode pour imprégner le matériau de résine.
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

féliciter
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
Je veux te féliciter pour ta promotion.
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

avril
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
Avril est connu pour son agréable temps printanier.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

femme
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
La femme au comptoir m'a aidé.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

arcade
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
Les enfants ont passé l'après-midi à jouer dans l'arcade.
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

encre
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
Le vieux stylo a perdu de l'encre sur sa chemise blanche pendant la réunion.
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

calme
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
Elle est restée calme et collectée pendant la crise.
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

dismembrer
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
Le roi a ordonné que ses ennemis soient dismembrés.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

équilibré
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Il a maintenu un tempérament équable tout au long de la crise.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

ovale
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
L'artiste a peint une forme ovale au centre de la toile.
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

parricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
Le tribunal l'a jugé pour parricide après l'incident tragique.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

résidus de pesticides
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
Un excès de résidus de pesticides dans les aliments peut être nocif pour la santé.
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

syllabe
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
Le mot 'ordinateur' a trois syllabes.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

faucon
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
Le faucon s'est envolé haut au-dessus du champ à la recherche de proies.
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

migrer
Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
Les oiseaux migrent vers le sud pendant l'hiver.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

cercueil en pierre
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
Le musée a exposé un cercueil en pierre magnifiquement sculpté de l'Égypte ancienne.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

patois
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
Le guide a commencé à parler en patois local en discutant avec les pêcheurs.
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

camping
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
De nombreuses familles font du camping pendant les vacances.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

théologien
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Les théologiens débattent souvent de questions complexes de foi et de moralité.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

conflit interne
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
Le conflit interne a affaibli l'organisation de l'intérieur
A1 verb /set/

set

placer
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Elle a mis le livre sur la table.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

pleine conscience
Meaning
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.
Example
Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.
Les pratiques de mindfulness améliorent la concentration et l'équilibre émotionnel.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digraphe
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
Dans le mot 'téléphone', les lettres 'ph' forment un digraphe.
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

tarder
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
Ne tardez pas, sinon vous manquerez le train.
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

œuvre créative
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
Le compositeur considérait la symphonie comme sa plus grande œuvre créative.
C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

baie de rose
Meaning
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
Example
The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.
La baie de rose a un goût floral délicat qui me rappelle les roses.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

troupeau
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Le berger a conduit les moutons dans le enclos.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

bonheur
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

magazine
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Elle s'est abonnée à un magazine scientifique.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

lanterne
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Nous avons emporté une lanterne pendant notre voyage de camping.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

médical
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
L'éducation médicale s'est considérablement améliorée.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

exhorter
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
Les médecins exhortent les patients à faire de l'exercice régulièrement.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

finalité
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
La décision du juge a donné au cas un sentiment de finalité.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

de base; fondamental;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Apprendre la grammaire de base en anglais est essentiel pour les débutants.
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

relatif aux météores; très rapide et souvent temporaire.
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
L'ascension météorique du chanteur à la célébrité a surpris tout le monde.
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

aggraver
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
Gratter l'éruption ne fera qu'aggraver la condition.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

omniscient
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
Le narrateur dans le roman semble être omniscient, connaissant toutes les pensées des personnages.
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

grossier
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Ses remarques grossières ont offensé tout le monde à la réunion.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

allocation
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
L'allocation du budget pour l'éducation doit être augmentée.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

long
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
La longue route s'étendait sur des kilomètres.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

assurer
Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
L'équipe a remporté le championnat avec un but de dernière minute.
A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

non
Meaning
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
Example
She said no to the invitation.
Elle a dit non à l'invitation.
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

déprimer
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
Le temps morose a tendance à déprimer les gens.