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B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

symboliser
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
La colombe symbolise la paix à travers les cultures.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

goyave
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
J'adore manger de la goyave fraîche du jardin.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionner
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Les deux entreprises ont décidé de fusionner pour augmenter leur part de marché.
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

jeune poisson
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
Les jeunes poissons ont besoin de protection contre les prédateurs.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifié
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Les causes profondes du problème doivent être identifiées.
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.
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

suggérer
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
Son ton semblait impliquer qu'elle était contrariée.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

littéraire
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Elle est une figure bien connue dans le monde littéraire.
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

ambassade
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
Il travaille à l'ambassade de France à Dhaka.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

support métallique
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
L'étagère était maintenue par un support métallique solide.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

atteint
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La région a atteint des progrès remarquables.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

structure
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Un cadre solide est essentiel pour la gouvernance.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

trompeur
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Les apparences peuvent être trompeuses.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

écosystème
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un écosystème équilibré est crucial pour la durabilité environnementale.
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

nécessité
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
La gestion des déchets est une nécessité pour la durabilité environnementale.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

fatigant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
La longue conférence était fatigante et répétitive.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traître
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
L'espion a été étiqueté comme un traître à son pays après avoir été capturé.
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

addict
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
Beaucoup de gens sont accros aux réseaux sociaux.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

mutuel
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Ils ont un respect mutuel l'un pour l'autre.
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

assuré; affirmé
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
Elle est très assertive lorsqu'elle parle lors des réunions.
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 /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

fossile
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Le fossile d'un dinosaure a été découvert dans les montagnes.
B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

intervention
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
L'intervention de l'ONU a été cruciale pour résoudre le conflit.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

enterrement
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
La cérémonie de l'enterrement a eu lieu l'après-midi.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

long
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
La réunion a été longue, durant plus de trois heures.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

sangloter bruyamment
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Elle a commencé à sangloter de manière incontrôlable après avoir entendu la nouvelle.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

bon marché/excessivement sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
Le film était drôle, mais un peu trop kitsch.
B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

végétation
Meaning
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.
Example
The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.
La forêt était dense avec une grande variété de végétation.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

début
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
Le jeune acteur a fait ses débuts sur la grande scène.
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

graines de sésame
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Saupoudrez des graines de sésame sur le pain avant de le cuire.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilité
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
La stabilité politique est essentielle pour la croissance économique.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

synonyme
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Heureux et joyeux sont des synonymes.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramatiquement
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Les ventes ont augmenté de manière spectaculaire après la campagne.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

impréparé
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Il était mal préparé pour l'examen difficile.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

en attente; non résolu; en cours
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
La demande est toujours en attente d'approbation.
B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

émeraude
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
Le collier en émeraudes scintillait sous la lumière du soleil.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

tulipe
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
La tulipe rouge a fleuri magnifiquement dans le jardin.
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

pelage
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
Le pelage du chat était doux et chaud au toucher.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

ombragé; suspect; malhonnête;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
Le commerçant ombragé a conclu une affaire suspecte.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

coupable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La police a attrapé le coupable derrière le vol.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

rafraîchir
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Une boisson froide me rafraîchit les jours chauds.
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

un regard furieux ou en colère; une lumière forte et éblouissante
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
Le regard sévère du professeur a immédiatement fait taire les étudiants bruyants.
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

tromperie
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
La tromperie du magicien a stupéfié le public avec des tours apparemment impossibles.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

jaune d'œuf
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Elle a séparé le blanc d'œuf du jaune d'œuf.
B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

reconstruire
Meaning
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
Les villageois ont travaillé ensemble pour reconstruire le pont après l'inondation.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

inférieur
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Ce matériau est inférieur à celui que nous avons utilisé auparavant.
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

jogger
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
Elle fait du jogging chaque matin dans le parc.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

classe moyenne
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
La classe moyenne a été largement affectée par la décision.
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

gestes
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
Les gestes efficaces ajoutent de l'emphase à un discours.
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

tracas; ennui; difficulté
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
Réserver des billets en ligne peut vous éviter le tracas d'attendre dans de longues files d'attente au théâtre.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

collectif
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Le Jour de la Victoire représente notre fierté collective.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

signification
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
La découverte a une grande importance pour la recherche médicale.
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indicateur
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
Le taux de chômage est un indicateur clé de la santé économique.
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.
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

automobiliste
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
L'automobiliste s'est arrêté pour aider après avoir vu l'accident.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

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

Decency

décence
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
Elle a eu la décence de s'excuser immédiatement pour son erreur.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

douloureux
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Après la longue course, mes jambes étaient douloureuses.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

illuminer
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Quelques mots gentils peuvent illuminer la journée de quelqu'un.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

sous-vêtements
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Il a plié ses sous-vêtements soigneusement avant de les ranger.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

industrialisation
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
L'industrialisation a radicalement changé l'économie mondiale.
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

descendant
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
Elle a découvert qu'elle était une descendante de la royauté européenne grâce à la recherche généalogique.
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

rendement
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
Les rendements des cultures ont diminué en raison des conditions climatiques extrêmes.
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

finalement
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
Finalement, nous avons décidé de poursuivre le projet.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

pince
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Utilisez les pinces pour ramasser les morceaux chauds de viande du grill.
B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

égo; amour-propre
Meaning
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.
Son grand égo l'empêchait d'accepter les critiques des autres.
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

validité
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
La validité du contrat expire le mois prochain.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

s'envoler / augmenter rapidement
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
L'aigle s'envola haut au-dessus des montagnes.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

démission
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Sa démission du poste était inattendue.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

culte
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Le culte suivait leur leader avec grande dévotion.
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

pair
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
Il a essayé de regarder à travers le brouillard pour voir ses pairs de l'autre côté.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

feuille de laurier
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
Ajoutez une feuille de laurier à la soupe pour plus de saveur.
B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

bonheur
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intolérance
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Le leader a été critiqué pour son intolérance envers les autres religions.
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

vendeur
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
Le vendeur de voitures a offert une réduction pour attirer les clients.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

balle
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
La balle a raté sa cible et a frappé le mur.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

latin
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
De nombreux mots anglais proviennent du latin.
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrer
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
Les embouteillages ont frustré tous les passagers.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

précieux
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Faire du bénévolat au refuge a été une expérience précieuse.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

réalisable
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Commencez par des étapes réalisables pour rester motivé.
B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

présumément
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
Il était présumé impliqué dans le vol.
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

ériger
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
Les travailleurs érigeaient un nouveau bâtiment en ville.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

forger, falsifier
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
Le forgeron a forgé une épée solide à partir du fer.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

autodiscipline
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
L'autodiscipline est cruciale pour réussir à long terme.
B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

durabilité économique
Meaning
The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.
Example
Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.
La durabilité économique stimule la croissance à long terme.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorance
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Son ignorance des compétences informatiques de base a rendu difficile pour lui de trouver un emploi.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implicite
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
Sa confiance en lui était implicite.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

région sauvage; territoire inexploré; désert
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Ils se sont perdus dans la nature pendant trois jours.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanique
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Elle travaille au jardin botanique.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

inoffensif; innocent; sans danger
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
Le serpent semble dangereux, mais il est en réalité inoffensif.
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

bonheur
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

impuissant
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Elle se sentait impuissante contre le système injuste.
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

maintenir
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
Le juge a promis de maintenir la justice à tout prix.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

crâne
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Le médecin a soigneusement examiné la radiographie du crâne.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

résultat; conséquence;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
Le résultat de l'élection a surpris tout le monde.
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

lutter
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
Les enfants aiment lutter dans la cour de récréation.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

trophée
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Elle a fièrement exposé le trophée qu'elle a gagné lors de la compétition.
B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

précipité, imprudent
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
C'était une décision imprudente d'investir sans recherche.
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

rivalité; compétition
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
La rivalité entre les deux équipes a rendu le match passionnant.
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

vendeur
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
Le vendeur de rue a vendu des fruits et des légumes frais.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuellement
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Le film a été jugé trop sexuellement explicite pour un jeune public.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

genre
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
La romance est son genre préféré de films.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

entreprendre
Meaning
to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility
Example
She decided to undertake a challenging project.
Elle a décidé de entreprendre un projet difficile.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

substitut
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
L'argent ne peut pas être un substitut du bonheur véritable.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

réfléchi
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
Elle a donné une réponse réfléchie à chaque question posée.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorisme
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
Le gouvernement a renforcé les mesures de sécurité pour prévenir le terrorisme.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

de plus
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
De plus, nous offrons des réductions pour les réservations anticipées.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

dévastateur
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
Le tremblement de terre a eu un effet dévastateur sur la ville.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

étonnement
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Elle regarda le magicien avec étonnement.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

boiteux; infirme
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
Le cheval blessé était boiteux et ne pouvait pas marcher correctement.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gène
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
La couleur des yeux est influencée par les gènes hérités des parents.
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

impact négatif
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
Un long temps d'écran a un impact négatif sur les muscles des mains.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

inchangable; fixe;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
Les lois de la physique sont des principes inchangables qui gouvernent l'univers.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

habiter
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
Beaucoup d'animaux habitent la forêt.
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

amélioré
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
Les stratégies améliorées améliorent les résultats.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

négliger
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
Ne négligez pas votre santé pendant vos études.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

transaction; traitement; affaires
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Son traitement équitable des clients lui a valu une excellente réputation.
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

résilience
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
Tester la résilience du bois est crucial.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

à savoir; spécifiquement;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Trois villes, à savoir Paris, Londres et Rome, ont été visitées.
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 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

exagérer
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Il a tendance à exagérer ses réalisations.