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A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

supposer
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
Je suppose qu'elle sera ici bientôt.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

restes
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Le chien a mangé les restes de la table.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

important
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
L'entreprise a apporté des changements importants à sa politique.
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

scène
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
La scène finale du film était très émotive.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

éblouissant
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
La vue du sommet de la montagne était absolument éblouissante.
C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

se vautrer
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
Il se vautra dans la chaise, ayant l'air fatigué.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

sud-ouest
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
Ils ont voyagé au sud-ouest du pays pour leurs vacances.
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 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

sportif
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
Les enfants étaient d'humeur sportive pendant le pique-nique.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

étaler / diffamer
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
L'enfant a étalé de la peinture sur le mur.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sincérité
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Sa sincérité en s'excusant était évidente pour tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

sensibilisation
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
Le médecin a averti de la sensibilisation causée par une exposition répétée aux produits chimiques.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

rassis; vieux; sans fraîcheur
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Le pain est devenu rassis après être resté dehors pendant trois jours.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

doucement ou calmement
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Elle parla doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

côté
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
Le magasin est du côté de la route.
C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

vent chaud et sec
Meaning
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
Example
The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.
Le sirocco a rendu la ville insupportablement chaude et poussiéreuse.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

paresseux
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
Il a été vu comme un jeune homme paresseux sans objectifs.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

fondre
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Les travailleurs fondent du fer de son minerai dans l'usine.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarcasme
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
Son sarcasme faisait souvent rire les gens, mais parfois les offusquait.
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

couler
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
Le navire coule dans l'océan profond.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

fort
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Une défense forte assure la victoire.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

chaîner
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Les anciennes régulations enchaînent les petites entreprises et ralentissent l'innovation.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

sénateur
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Le sénateur a parlé passionnément des politiques environnementales.
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, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

navigation à voile
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Nous sommes allés faire de la voile sur le lac pendant l'été.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

chanceux et inattendu
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Leur rencontre au café était totalement chanceuse.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

environnant
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Les collines environnantes étaient couvertes de brume.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

griffer
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Il a griffé ses chaussures sur le trottoir.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

rusé / malin
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Elle lui a donné un sourire rusé.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

poisson-scorpion
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Le poisson-scorpion a des épines dangereuses qui peuvent injecter du venin.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

phrase; peine
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
Le juge lui a donné une sentence de cinq ans de prison.
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

malade; nauséeux; malade
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
Elle est restée chez elle du travail car elle se sentait malade.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

glissant
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Il a donné une présentation glissante pour impressionner les investisseurs.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

soie
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
La robe était faite de pure soie.
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

essaim
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Un essaim d'abeilles a entouré l'arbre.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

ferme; déterminé; inébranlable
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Elle est restée ferme dans son engagement à aider les pauvres.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

des tas
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Elle a des tas d'amis en ville.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

persuasion
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
Le leader a utilisé une suasion douce pour obtenir le soutien pour le plan.
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

emploi du temps; programme;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
Veuillez vérifier votre emploi du temps avant de confirmer l'heure de la réunion.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

supervision
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Le projet a été complété sous la supervision d'un gestionnaire expérimenté.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

établissement; accord
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Le premier établissement a été construit près de la rivière pour un accès facile à l'eau.
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

comparaison
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
Elle a utilisé une comparaison pour décrire ses yeux aussi brillants que des étoiles.
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 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilité
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
Sa sensibilité artistique lui a permis d'apprécier les détails fins des peintures.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

squelette
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Le professeur a montré aux élèves un squelette humain en cours de biologie.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

diviser
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Il a fendu le tronc en deux avec une hache.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

de seconde zone
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
Le film était divertissant mais clairement de seconde zone comparé à l'original.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

rayons / parlé
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Le rayon de la bicyclette était tordu après l'accident.
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

secouer
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
Le tremblement de terre a secoué le bâtiment.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

supplémentaire
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
La pièce a inclus plusieurs acteurs supplémentaires pour remplir les scènes de fond.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

supposition
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Son plan était basé sur la supposition que le marché se rétablirait rapidement.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

fleur de stramoine
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
La fleur de stramoine fleurit la nuit avec un parfum doux.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

sagesse profonde
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Sa sagacité faisait de lui un grand leader.
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

céder
Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
Il a finalement succombé à sa maladie après une longue lutte.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensibilité
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose a prouvé la sensibilité des plantes par des expériences.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

frapper avec force
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Il a slamé la porte en colère après la dispute.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

scission
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
Le parti politique a subi une scission en raison de différends idéologiques.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

lacunes
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Les lacunes institutionnelles affectent négativement le comportement des étudiants.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

studieux; dévoué à l'apprentissage
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Elle est une étudiante studieuse qui passe des heures à la bibliothèque.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

striée
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Les fibres musculaires apparaissaient striées sous le microscope.
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

sweat-shirt
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
Il portait un sweat gris en faisant son jogging dans le parc.
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

hippocampe
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
L'hippocampe flottait gracieusement parmi les récifs coralliens.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sceller, fermer
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Il a scellé l'enveloppe avant d'envoyer la lettre.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

autocontrôle
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Pratiquer l'autocontrôle aide à éviter les décisions impulsives.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

scepticisme, doute
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Son scepticisme à propos de la nouvelle technologie le rend souvent résistant au changement.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

chaussette
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Il a mis une paire de chaussettes propres avant de quitter la maison.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

saumon
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Ils ont servi du saumon grillé pour le dîner.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

actionnaire
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Chaque actionnaire a le droit de voter lors de l'assemblée générale annuelle.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

immature
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Son comportement immature a embarrassé ses amis.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

sextant
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
En utilisant un sextant, le navigateur a fixé la position du navire à midi.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

énergie solaire
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
L'énergie solaire est vitale pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

mince et fragile
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
L'arbre mince s'est penché sous le poids de la neige.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

dépistage ou projection
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
L'hôpital a offert un dépistage de santé gratuit pour tous les employés.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

passager clandestin
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
L'équipage a découvert un passager clandestin caché dans la soute.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

son sifflant
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
Le poète a utilisé la sibilance pour créer un effet doux et sifflant dans le vers.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

supporter
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Elle est une grande supportrice du refuge local pour animaux.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

installation
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
L'installation de l'événement a pris des heures à compléter.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

bonheur
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

synthérèse
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
Le yaourt a montré une synthérèse lorsque le liquide s'est séparé sur le dessus.
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

relatif au sens dans le langage
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
Les modèles d'IA utilisent l'analyse sémantique pour comprendre le contexte.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

dire
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Elle m'a dit bonjour.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

plaisir dérivé du malheur d'autrui
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Il a ressenti un sentiment de schadenfreude lorsque son rival a échoué.
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.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

de manière excellente
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Elle a excellé dans la compétition de danse.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

soutenir
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
La famille soutiendra leur fils dans ses études.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

rejeter avec dédain
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Elle a rejeté son offre d'aide avec mépris.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

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

speck

tache
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
Il y avait une petite tache de poussière sur la table en verre.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

instable; tremblant; peu fiable; faible
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Sa voix était tremblante de nervosité.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

diriger
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Elle a dirigé la campagne pour la sensibilisation à l'environnement.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

survivre
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Il a réussi à survivre à la tempête.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Elle est devenue sentimentale en regardant de vieilles photos de famille.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnité de licenciement
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
L'entreprise lui a offert une indemnité de licenciement après la fin de son emploi.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

submerger
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Les eaux de l'inondation menaçaient de submerger le village.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

solubilité
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
La solubilité du sel dans l'eau est élevée.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

escroc
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
L'homme d'affaires a été exposé comme un escroc qui trompait les clients.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

angélique
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Elle lui donna un sourire angélique qui calma ses peurs.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

solutions
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
La biotechnologie fournit des solutions aux défis environnementaux.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

pousser
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Il a poussé la boîte dans le coin.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

escroquer
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
L'artiste de la tromperie a tenté d'escroquer le vieil homme de ses économies.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
Le shadok est le plus grand fruit agrume du monde.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

femme célibataire
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Le roman présentait une femme célibataire au grand cœur qui s'occupait des enfants du village.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

dépasser
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Sa performance a dépassé toutes les attentes.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

renverser
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Les rebelles ont essayé de renverser le gouvernement.
C1 verb /struː/

strew

répandre
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
Les vêtements étaient éparpillés sur le sol.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

avec un son sifflant
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
Le mot 'snake' commence par un son sifflant.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

soumettre
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
L'empire a cherché à soumettre les royaumes voisins.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

pomme d'éléphant
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
La pomme d'éléphant a un goût unique que beaucoup de gens apprécient.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

couché sur le dos
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Il était allongé sur l'herbe, regardant les étoiles.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

arrêter
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Veuillez arrêter de parler pendant le film.
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

érosion du sol
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
L'érosion du sol peut entraîner la perte de terres fertiles.
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

casser
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
La corde a cassé sous le poids.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simuler
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Le pilote a dû simuler un atterrissage d'urgence pendant l'entraînement.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

myopie; vision à court terme
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Sa décision à court terme d'abandonner l'école tôt a affecté ses perspectives de carrière.
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

légumes de saison
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Les légumes de saison poussent abondamment en hiver.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

dégradé, sordide
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
Le roman révèle le côté sordide de la vie en ville.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

patate douce
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
La patate douce rôtie fait un accompagnement sain et délicieux.
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

ramollir
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
La chaleur ramollira le beurre rapidement.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

sacré
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Le temple sacré a été visité par des milliers de pèlerins.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

savoureux (salé ou épicé)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Le restaurant sert une variété de plats savoureux.