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C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

souple
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Le corps de la gymnaste était remarquablement souple.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

inciter
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Sa curiosité l'a poussée à ouvrir la boîte mystérieuse.
B1 adverb /ˈðɛərˌfɔr/

Therefore

donc
Meaning
for that reason; consequently
Example
It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.
Il pleuvait, donc nous sommes restés à l'intérieur.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

mangé par les mites
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
Il portait un pull mangé par les mites par une journée froide.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

marais
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Les randonneurs se sont retrouvés coincés dans un marais.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

regret
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Elle ressentit un profond regret pour ses mots durs.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

statistique
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
Le rapport fournit des données statistiques sur la croissance de la population.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

horreur; peur intense; dégoût
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
Les survivants ont décrit l'horreur du tremblement de terre qui a détruit leur village entier.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiste
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Elle a des opinions progressistes sur la justice sociale et l'égalité.
A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

raison, motif
Meaning
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.
Example
There is no reason to be upset.
Il n'y a aucune raison d'être contrarié.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

méchant; cruel; sauvage
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
Le chien méchant attaquait quiconque s'approchait de son territoire.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

imbécile
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
Ne sois pas un imbécile, utilise ton cerveau!
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

niveau de vie
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
Les niveaux de vie élevés améliorent la satisfaction.
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

enclave
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
La ville possède un petit enclave italien où les traditions sont préservées.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

émergent
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
Le Bangladesh est l'une des économies émergentes les plus rapides du monde.
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

mal de tête
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
Trop de temps d'écran peut vous donner un terrible mal de tête.
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 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

indifférent; sans tenir compte
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Tous les étudiants seront traités de manière égale, indépendamment de leurs antécédents.
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

feuille de jute
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
La feuille de jute est riche en vitamines et minéraux et est souvent cuite avec des lentilles dans la cuisine bengali.
B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

recommandation
Meaning
a suggestion that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Example
I got this job based on a recommendation from my professor.
J'ai obtenu ce travail grâce à une recommandation de mon professeur.
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

le bouton arrondi sur le pommeau d'une épée ou d'une selle
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
Il saisit fermement l'épée par le pommel.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

tremper
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
elle a trempé les vêtements dans l'eau avant de les laver.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

posséder
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Elle possède une belle maison en ville.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

apprendre
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Les enfants apprennent rapidement quand ils sont intéressés.
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

opérateur
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
L'opérateur de la machine s'est assuré que tout fonctionnait correctement.
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

exiger le paiement d'une dette
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
Le propriétaire a demandé plusieurs fois le loyer impayé.
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animé
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
Le film animé a été aimé des enfants et des adultes.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

durable; résistant; solide
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Ce tissu durable durera de nombreuses années.
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

barre
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
Le capitaine expérimenté a pris la barre et a navigué le navire à travers la tempête avec expertise.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

amplitude
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
L'amplitude du tremblement de terre a été mesurée sur l'échelle de Richter.
B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

historiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
Historiquement, cette ville était un centre commercial majeur.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

se réjouir
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
La famille se réjouit de la bonne nouvelle.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

travail physique ou mental
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
La construction a nécessité des mois de travail acharné pour être terminée.
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

cloche
Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
La cloche de l'église a sonné à midi.
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

cessation
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
Le bruit a finalement cessé après minuit.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

bailleur
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
Le bailleur a confié l’œuvre d’art au musée.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

lien; obligation
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
Le lien fort entre la mère et l'enfant était évident.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

infecter
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
Le virus peut infecter rapidement les personnes en bonne santé.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

inviter
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
Nous devrions inviter tous nos amis à la fête.
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

bénéficiaire
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
Le bénéficiaire doit soumettre un rapport d'avancement tous les six mois.
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

feuille
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
Les feuilles d'automne tombent de l'arbre.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

stratège
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoléon était un brillant tacticien.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

Indivisé; complet; pas séparé ou divisé
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
L'équipe a montré une attention indivisée aux instructions de l'entraîneur.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

spécialement; particulièrement; avant tout
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
J'aime tous les fruits, surtout les mangues.
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

très difficile
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
C'était une tâche très difficile de reconstruire la ville après la catastrophe.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

indéfini
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
La réunion a été reportée pour une période indéfinie.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

lac
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Le lac paisible reflétait les montagnes dans ses eaux calmes.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

un groupe de sorcières
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
Les sorcières se sont réunies secrètement dans un coven dans la forêt.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

énergie éolienne
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
L'énergie éolienne est exploitée dans la ville de Masdar.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

crevaison
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
J'ai dû réparer un pneu crevé sur mon vélo ce matin.
A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

assez; plutôt; complètement
Meaning
to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely
Example
The movie was quite interesting.
Le film était assez intéressant.
C1 verb /niːd/

knead

pétrir
Meaning
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
Example
She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.
Elle pétrit la pâte jusqu'à ce qu'elle devienne lisse.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

décourager
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
L'échec ne doit pas vous décourager de recommencer.
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

ingénu
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
Son sourire ingénu a conquis le cœur de tout le monde.
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

département
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
Elle travaille dans le département marketing.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

carapace de tortue ou de crabe
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
La tortue s'est retirée dans sa carapace pour se protéger.
A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

amitié
Meaning
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
Example
Their friendship has lasted since childhood.
Leur amitié dure depuis l'enfance.
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

complet, absolu
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Son excuse était des bêtises complètes.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

immersion
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
L'immersion des zones côtières est une préoccupation majeure en raison de l'élévation du niveau de la mer.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

rural, lié aux bergers
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
La peinture présentait une scène pastorale calme avec des moutons broutant.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plateforme
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
La plate-forme a été utilisée pour discuter de la collaboration.
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

fruit du dragon
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
La pitaya a une saveur douce et délicate et une apparence unique.
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

interactif
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
L'apprentissage interactif maintient les étudiants engagés dans les leçons.
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

tonique
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
Un verre de limonade était le tonique parfait lors d'une chaude journée.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

décamètre
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
Le terrain a été mesuré en décamètres pour plus de précision.
C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

détenu
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
La prison a plus de mille détenus.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

fiévreux, agité
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
Le patient était dans un état fébrile avec une température élevée.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

imprenable
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
La forteresse était considérée comme imprenable par l'ennemi.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

superflu
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
Le rapport contenait des informations superflues.
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Son hubris a conduit à sa chute.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

contraste dramatique entre lumière et ombre
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
Le tableau de l'artiste a utilisé le chiaroscuro pour mettre en valeur le visage de la figure.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

réservé
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Elle était réservée à propos de sa vie personnelle.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

libre
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
Après avoir obtenu son diplôme, il se sentait libre et prêt à explorer le monde.
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

précipitamment
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
Elle a emballé précipitamment ses sacs avant de partir à l'aéroport.
B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

relativement
Meaning
in comparison to something else; quite; fairly
Example
The weather is relatively warm today.
Le temps est relativement chaud aujourd'hui.
A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

se battre
Meaning
to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against
Example
The soldiers fight for their country.
Les soldats combattent pour leur pays.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irrémédiable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
Les dommages au manuscrit ancien étaient irrémédiables.
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

nonchalance
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
Elle a répondu aux questions difficiles avec une surprenante nonchalance.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

infantile
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement infantile a embarrassé tout le monde à la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

couturière
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
La couturière a créé une belle robe pour la mariée.
A1 verb /send/

send

envoyer
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Je vais vous envoyer un email avec les détails.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

dentifrice
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Il a acheté un nouveau dentifrice à base de plantes à la pharmacie.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

émanciper
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La loi a été conçue pour émanciper les esclaves et leur accorder la pleine citoyenneté.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

crépuscule
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Nous avons marché chez nous ensemble dans le calme du crépuscule.
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

construire
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
Ils construiront une nouvelle école dans notre quartier.
C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

châssis du véhicule
Meaning
the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine
Example
The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.
Le mécanicien a examiné le châssis de la voiture pour détecter des dommages.
C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

calcification
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
La calcification réduit la perméabilité du sol et affecte la croissance des cultures.
A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

ingénieur
Meaning
A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.
Example
The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.
L'ingénieur a conçu un nouveau pont au-dessus du fleuve.
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 ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

centralisation
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
Une centralisation excessive peut ralentir la prise de décision.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

sentient
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Les humains sont des êtres sentients capables de raisonner.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

sans fondement; infondé
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Ses accusations contre elle étaient complètement infondées.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

omniprésent
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Les médias sociaux sont devenus omniprésents parmi les jeunes.
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

possibilité
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
Il y a une forte possibilité de pluie demain.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

oblation
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
Le prêtre a placé l'oblation sur l'autel pendant la cérémonie.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

coïncident
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
Le festival était coïncident avec le jour férié national.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

personne respectée
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Il est considéré comme le doyen de la littérature moderne dans le pays.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

panaché
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Le livre est un panaché d'essais et de poèmes.
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

effluve
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
L'effluve de l'usine s'est répandu dans tout le quartier.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

sans reproche
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
Elle est restée calme et sans reproche tout au long de l'enquête.
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

démoraliser
Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
La critique constante a démoralisé le jeune athlète.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolérant
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Il est intolérant à toute opinion différente de la sienne.
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

lumen
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
L'ampoule produit 800 lumens de lumière.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimiser
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Des efforts doivent être faits pour minimiser l'utilisation du plastique.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

personne qui traîne sans but dans un endroit
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
La police a interrogé le loiterer dehors du magasin.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitif
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
Le traité a été signé sous un accord volitif entre les deux nations.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentellement
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Il a accidentellement fait tomber le verre.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

dévastateur; déchirant; émouvant
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
Le documentaire montrait des scènes dévastatrices d'enfants vivant dans la pauvreté.
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

oasis
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
Les voyageurs ont trouvé un oasis après plusieurs jours dans le désert.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

notation
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
Le professeur a expliqué la notation utilisée dans les équations algébriques.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

fomenter
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
Le leader rebelle a tenté de fomenter des troubles parmi les gens.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

amendement
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
L'amendement n'a pas été soutenu.
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

sec; sans humidité ou liquide; sans intérêt ni excitation
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
Le désert a un climat très sec.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurologique
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
La méditation a des effets neurologiques positifs sur la santé mentale.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

cuillère à soupe
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Elle a remué la soupe avec une cuillère à soupe.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

emmêler
Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
Le poisson s'est emmêlé dans le filet.
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

obliquité
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
Le politicien a été critiqué pour l'obliquité de ses réponses.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

faner
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Les couleurs de la vieille photo ont commencé à se faner.
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

rétractation
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
Le journal a publié une rétractation du faux rapport.
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

irrésistible
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

épinard d'eau
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
L'épinard d'eau pousse bien dans les sols humides.