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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 /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

gale
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
Le médecin lui a diagnostiqué la gale après avoir examiné l'éruption.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

jasmin
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Les fleurs de jasmin sont couramment utilisées pour faire des guirlandes et des parfums.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

piraterie
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
Le piratage de logiciels coute des milliards de dollars aux entreprises chaque annee.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

démodé / usé
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe démodée à la fête.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

sévère
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
Son expression sévère rendait la réunion inconfortable.
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

rapide
Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
Le courant de la rivière était rapide après la forte pluie.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dodue ou ronde
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Le chat était dodu et bien nourri.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

toxique; mortel
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
Le serpent est très toxique et dangereux.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

prémisse / bâtiment
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Son argument était basé sur une fausse prémisse.
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

la pratique de l'échange de choses avec les autres pour un bénéfice mutuel
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
Les relations commerciales prospèrent grâce à la réciprocité.
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

déjà; auparavant; avant
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
J'ai déjà terminé mes devoirs pour aujourd'hui.
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

fleur de la passion
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
La vigne de la fleur de la passion a couvert le mur du jardin avec de magnifiques fleurs.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

naviguer aussi près que possible du vent
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
Le yacht était naviguant aussi près que possible du vent en coupant les vagues.
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

écrire
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
J'écris des lettres à ma grand-mère tous les mois.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancre
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
Le navire a jeté son ancre dans le port.
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

blanchisseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
Le blanchisseur a collecté les vêtements sales de chaque maison du village.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

classique, exceptionnel
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
Ce film est un exemple classique de la comédie des années 90.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

hébergement temporaire
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Les soldats ont trouvé un hébergement temporaire dans la maison abandonnée.
A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

devant
Meaning
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
Example
She stood in front of the building.
Elle se tenait devant le bâtiment.
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

éducation
Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
L'éducation de qualité est la clé du progrès.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

spectral
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
Le vieux manoir avait une atmosphère spectrale la nuit.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

convertisseur
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
L’ingénieur a utilisé un convertisseur pour transformer le courant alternatif en continu.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

terriblement
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Il se sentait terriblement triste après avoir entendu la nouvelle.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atypique
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Le médecin a dit que c'était un cas atypique de la maladie.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

porteur; détenteur de document
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
Le porteur de ce message doit le livrer rapidement.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

varier
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Les températures varient de 15 à 30 degrés cette semaine.
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

arriver
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
Le train arrivera à la station dans dix minutes.
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

enseigner
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
Elle enseigne l'anglais à l'école locale.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

effusif
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Elle lui a réservé un accueil effusif après son long voyage.
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

enterrer
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
Le chien enterre son os dans le jardin.
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

albinos (personne/animal sans pigmentation)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
Le lapin albinos avait un pelage blanc et des yeux roses.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

chronique
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Elle souffre de douleurs chroniques au dos.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

produire un bruit strident
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
La voiture a crié avant de s'arrêter brusquement.
C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

glossaire
Meaning
an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary
Example
The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.
Le manuel comprend un glossaire utile à la fin pour définir les termes techniques.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

superbe
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
L'hôtel a fourni un service superbe pendant notre séjour.
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

pauvreté; manque de besoins fondamentaux
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
De nombreuses organisations travaillent pour réduire la pauvreté dans le monde.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

rigueur
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
La rigueur des nouvelles règles a surpris tout le monde.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

état d’esprit
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Une mentalité de croissance aide les individus à relever les défis.
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

par lequel
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
L'entreprise a accepté un contrat par lequel elle paierait la pénalité.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

programmation
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Il apprend la programmation depuis plusieurs mois maintenant.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

déchirer
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Soyez prudent de ne pas déchirer le papier.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

se plaindre / un type d'oiseau
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
Il se plaint toujours des longues heures de travail.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apôtre, défenseur
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Il est devenu un apôtre de la protection de l'environnement.
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

pioche
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
Le mineur a utilisé une pioche pour briser la surface rocheuse.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

discours, débat
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
Le professeur a donné un discours sur la philosophie ancienne.
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

pêche
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
La pêche était parfaitement mûre et juteuse lorsque je l'ai mordue.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibiscus
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Les fleurs rouges vives d'hibiscus décoraient l'entrée de la maison.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsif
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Sa décision impulsive a conduit à des conséquences inattendues.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

transformer en activités supérieures
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Elle a sublimé sa colère en peignant de beaux paysages.
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

zenanna
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
Le zenanna était magnifiquement décoré avec des motifs complexes.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

officier de justice
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
L'officier de justice a demandé à tout le monde de se lever lorsque le juge est entré dans la salle d'audience.
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

habitat naturel
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Protéger l'habitat naturel est crucial pour les papillons.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

tendance à s'écarter du sujet principal
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
Le style digressif de l'orateur a rendu la conférence difficile à suivre.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

tranquilliser
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Le vétérinaire a dû tranquilliser le tigre avant de le déplacer.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

rond
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
Le bébé avait des joues rondes que tout le monde adorait.
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

chercher à attirer l'attention ou à recevoir des applaudissements en se comportant de manière ostentatoire
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
L'acteur a été accusé de grandstanding lors de l'événement caritatif.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

ermitage
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
Le moine a passé des années dans un ermitage au fond de la forêt.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

canard mâle
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
Le drake a conduit sa famille de canards à travers l'étang.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

tombeau
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
Le roi ancien a été enterré dans un grand tombeau.
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.
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

monocratie
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
La nation a souffert sous des décennies de monocratie.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

penchant
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
Elle a un penchant pour collectionner des livres rares.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

excessif; au-delà
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
Le projet a été achevé avec une excellence excessive.
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

complication
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
Sa maladie a causé des complications graves après la chirurgie.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

ligue
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Plusieurs clubs ont formé une ligue pour promouvoir l'esprit sportif.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

astucieux ou perspicace
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Ses observations astucieuses ont aidé à résoudre le problème complexe.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

tombeau
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
Le tombeau avait son nom gravé magnifiquement.
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

efficacement
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
Elle a réussi à terminer la tâche efficacement dans les délais.
A1 verb /niːd/

need

avoir besoin
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
J'ai besoin d'aide pour mes devoirs.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

joie
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
Le festival était plein de joie et de rires.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

nutriment
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
Le sol fournit du nutriment aux plantes.
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.
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

exponentiellement
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
L'adoption d'Internet croît de manière exponentielle dans le monde entier.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

bonheur
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

densément
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
La zone est densément couverte d'arbres.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

encore
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
Je dois relire ce livre encore une fois pour mieux le comprendre.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

vantes
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
Le manager a menacé de renvoyer des gens mais n'a rien fait.
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

vautour
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
Le vautour volait en cercles au-dessus, attendant sa proie.
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

prescriptible
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
Certaines régulations sont prescrites par la loi.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

garant
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
La banque a accepté les bijoux du garant comme garantie pour le prêt.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

faire une tâche à la fois
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Le monotasking conduit souvent à un travail de meilleure qualité.
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

dentelle
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
Elle portait une belle robe décorée de motifs de dentelle complexes.
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

environnement idéal
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
L'hiver crée un environnement idéal pour la croissance des légumes.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

superviser
Meaning
to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct
Example
The manager will oversee the entire construction project.
Le gestionnaire supervisera l'ensemble du projet de construction.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

incombustible
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Ce matériau est incombustible et sûr pour la construction.
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

serrer
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
Il a serré les vis pour sécuriser l'étagère.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

atteindre
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Elle a travaillé dur pour atteindre ses objectifs.
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

juste; raisonnable; beau
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
Le juge a pris une décision juste dans l'affaire.
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

organe adjudicatif
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
L'organe adjudicatif a délibéré sur le cas.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

friction
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Il y avait de la friction entre les deux départements concernant l'allocation des ressources.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

conférence
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
La conférence sur le climat a mis en avant les énergies renouvelables.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

fissure
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
Le tremblement de terre a provoqué une fissure profonde dans la route.
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

bouteille
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
Elle a bu de l'eau dans une bouteille en plastique.
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

immémorial
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
La tradition est suivie depuis des temps immémoriaux.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

véritable
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
La maison était un véritable palais comparé à la nôtre.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

cathartique
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Écrire sur les émotions peut être une expérience cathartique.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

rétrécir
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Le pull s'est rétréci après avoir été lavé dans de l'eau chaude.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

préhensile
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Le singe a utilisé sa queue préhensile pour se suspendre à la branche.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

parfum
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
Le parfum des roses remplissait le jardin.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

apposition (grammaire parallèle)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
Dans l'expression 'mon ami Jean', le mot 'Jean' est en apposition à 'mon ami'.
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

concurrence
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
Le projet a été complété avec la concurrence de tous les départements.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

négociable
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
Le salaire offert est négociable.
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

crier fort
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
La vocifération des manifestants a rempli les rues.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

bonheur
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

immédiatement après;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Il a terminé son discours et, immédiatement après, a quitté la scène.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
La valeur de l'entreprise a augmenté à plus d'un trillion de dollars.
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

international
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
Les normes internationales améliorent la compétitivité.
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

examen oral
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Les épreuves de Viva Voce évaluent les compétences en communication.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

cargaison
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
Le navire était chargé de cargaison précieuse.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

acheteur
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
L'acheteur a inspecté la voiture avant de procéder au paiement.
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

peler
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
Elle a pelé la mangue avant de la manger.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
Le criminel a gagné de la notoriété pour ses évasions audacieuses.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomie
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Paris est célèbre pour sa riche tradition gastronomique.
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

pièce métallique à l'intérieur d'une cloche qui la frappe pour produire un son
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
La pièce métallique à l'intérieur de la cloche était cassée.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

empirer
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Le manque d'éducation peut empirer les niveaux de pauvreté.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

quintette
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
Le quintette de jazz a joué magnifiquement.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

prairie
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Les vaches paissaient paisiblement dans la prairie verte.
B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

confirmation
Meaning
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Example
She received a confirmation email for her appointment.
Elle a reçu un e-mail de confirmation pour son rendez-vous.
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

dénominateur
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
Dans la fraction 3/4, le nombre 4 est le dénominateur.