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B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

compatir
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
Je compatis à ta perte.
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

efficacité
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
L'efficacité dans la communication est cruciale pour les entreprises.
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

robot
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
L'usine utilise des robots pour assembler les voitures de manière efficace.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

légèrement ivre; petit ou minuscule
Meaning
slightly drunk; small or tiny
Example
After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.
Après quelques verres, il se sentit un peu tiddley.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

spontané; improvisé
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
Le conférencier a prononcé un discours extemporané impressionnant à la conférence.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

fatigue
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
Le manque de sommeil conduit à une fatigue extrême.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

inaudible
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
Sa voix était presque inaudible par-dessus le bruit.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

renverser / annuler une décision
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
Le tribunal a décidé d'annuler la décision précédente.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

inondation
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
La forte pluie a causé une inondation dans le village.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

honteux; disgracieux; embarrassant
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
Son comportement honteux a embarrassé toute la famille.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

compostage
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Le compostage réduit les déchets et améliore la fertilité du sol.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

prospère / glorieux
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
Il se souvenait souvent des jours prospères de sa jeunesse.
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

ancien élève
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
Il est un ancien élève de l'Université de Harvard.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonomiquement
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
Le robot peut fonctionner de manière autonome sans intervention humaine.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

désordonné
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Il est arrivé avec des cheveux désordonnés et des vêtements froissés.
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

insignifiance
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
Il a rejeté la question avec un sentiment de non-importance.
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

reforestation
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Les efforts de reforestation sont cruciaux pour restaurer les écosystèmes.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

conscience
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Sa conscience au travail a conduit à un projet bien organisé.
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

illuminer
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
Le soleil levant illumina les cimes des montagnes.
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

bonheur
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

exorciser
Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
Le prêtre a été appelé pour exorciser l'esprit de la maison.
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

éphémère
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
Le bonheur peut être éphémère, alors chérissez chaque moment.
B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

véhicules
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
Il y a beaucoup de types de véhicules sur la route aujourd'hui.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

infidèle
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
Dans des contextes historiques, les croisés se référaient souvent à leurs ennemis comme des infidèles.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

désintérêt
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Son désintérêt pour le projet était évident.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

quelque peu; légèrement; modérément
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
Le film était quelque peu intéressant, mais pas génial.
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

récemment; dernièrement;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
Je ne l'ai pas vu récemment, mais j'ai entendu qu'il avait un nouveau travail.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

hommage
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Ils ont rendu hommage aux courageux combattants de la liberté.
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

mettre en évidence
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
Le professeur a mis en évidence les points les plus importants du texte.
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipathiser
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
Il semblait antipathiser avec l'approche de la nouvelle direction.
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

aéronef
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
L'aéronef militaire a survolé la ville.
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

plat
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
La route devant était complètement plate.
B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

végétarien
Meaning
a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism
Example
She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.
Elle est devenue végétarienne pour des raisons de santé et environnementales.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

sauver
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Les pompiers ont sauvé le chat de l'arbre.
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

spirale
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
L'empreinte digitale affichait un motif clair de spirale.
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

annexe
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
L'entreprise fournit des services annexes à l'industrie de la santé.
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

bonheur
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
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.
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

d'accord
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
D'accord, allons au parc.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

ressources vitales
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
L'eau est l'une des ressources vitales du Bangladesh.
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

irrégularité
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
L’audit a révélé plusieurs irrégularités financières dans les registres de l’entreprise.
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

douleur aiguë
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Il a ressenti une douleur aiguë de culpabilité après avoir menti à son ami.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

achèvement
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
L'achèvement du projet prendra encore quelques semaines.
C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

expliquer en détail
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
Le professeur a exposé la théorie en termes simples.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imparfaitible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Certaines qualités humaines sont considérées comme imparfaitibles.
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

enregistrement
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
J'ai gardé un enregistrement de toutes les réunions.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

rayon
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Un rayon de lumière du soleil a percé les nuages.
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

profiter de
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
Vous devriez profiter de cette opportunité.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

irriter
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Se frotter les yeux peut les irriter.
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

lecture
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
La lecture est l'un de mes passe-temps préférés.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

prescription
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
Le prescript de l'organisation exigeait une ponctualité stricte.
B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

overdose
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.
Il a été transporté à l'hôpital après une overdose de drogue.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

série
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
Il y a eu une série de cambriolages dans la ville.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

juteux
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Le steak était tellement juteux que tout le monde l'a apprécié.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

effervescence
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Son effervescence faisait d'elle la vie de la fête.
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

choisir
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
Veuillez choisir votre couleur préférée dans la palette.
C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

pratiques sexuelles non conventionnelles; cheveux frisés ou bouclés
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
Ses cheveux frisés le rendaient unique.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

partenariat
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Notre partenariat a aidé les deux entreprises à se développer.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

acerbité
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
L'acerbité de ses remarques a laissé tout le monde en silence.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

lancer
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
Le pêcheur lance sa ligne dans l'eau.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

enquête / demande d'information
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
Le comité a lancé une enquête sur les irrégularités financières.
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

cumin
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
Le cumin est une épice essentielle dans la cuisine indienne et du Moyen-Orient.
B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

retenue; maîtrise de soi
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
Elle a montré une grande maîtrise de soi en ne répondant pas à la critique.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

critique
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
La nouvelle politique a fait face à beaucoup de critiques de la part du public.
C2 adjective /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

herbaceous

herbacé
Meaning
Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
Example
The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer.
Le jardin était rempli de plantes herbacées qui ont prospéré pendant l'été.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numérique
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
Le rapport fournit des données numériques sur la croissance de la population.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

oublier
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
N'oubliez pas de fermer la porte lorsque vous partez.
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

tolérance
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
Le gouvernement a promu la tolérance religieuse.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

membre du jury
Meaning
a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
Example
The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.
Le membre du jury a écouté attentivement le témoignage du témoin.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

autour; autour de; environ
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Regarde autour et tu verras beaucoup de belles fleurs.
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

bavard; loquace; disertant
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
Le vieux bavard du café parlait pendant des heures de ses voyages.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

médias
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Les nouvelles ont été largement rapportées dans tous les médias.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

bonheur
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
Elle ne pouvait cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

se métamorphoser
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
La chenille s'est métamorphosée en un papillon.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futuriste
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
Le futuriste a prédit d'importants changements dans les transports au cours de la prochaine décennie.
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

lunaire
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
L'éclipse lunaire était visible hier soir.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

renommé
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Il est un auteur renommé dans le domaine de l'histoire.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

supramondain
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
Le moine a parlé de la paix supramondaine au-delà de la vie matérielle.
B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

nonne
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
La nonne enseignait à l'école catholique locale.
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

variété
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
La variegation rend le feuillage plus attrayant.
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

féliciter
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
Je veux te féliciter pour ta promotion.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

étonné; stupéfait;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
Je serais étonné si je savais ce qui s'est passé ici.
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

panique
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
Lorsque le concert a été annulé, le pandémonium a éclaté parmi la foule.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

pillard
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Les pillards ont laissé la ville en ruines.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

capsule arrondie de graines (comme celles de coton ou de lin)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
L'agriculteur a examiné le bol de coton pour vérifier sa qualité.
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

digérer
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
Il faut du temps pour digérer un repas copieux.
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

propager
Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
Les scientifiques travaillent à propager les espèces en captivité.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutraliser
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
Le médicament a aidé à neutraliser le poison dans son système.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

inutile
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Cet ordinateur cassé est complètement inutile.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

râpe
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Utilisez la râpe pour râper le fromage pour la pizza.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

vivre
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
Ils vivent dans une belle maison près du lac.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

harceler / agresser sexuellement
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
Le criminel a été arrêté pour avoir tenté de molester un enfant.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

couleur brun jaunâtre
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
Les plumes brunes jaunâtres de la chouette se mêlaient à l'écorce de l'arbre.
A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

autres
Meaning
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
Example
I like to spend time with others.
J'aime passer du temps avec les autres.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

insubordination
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
Le soldat a été puni pour insubordination pendant la mission.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

approximatif
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
Le coût est approximatif et peut changer plus tard.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

effectuer
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
Le manager a effectué les changements pour améliorer l'efficacité.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

saison / assaisonner
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
Le printemps est ma saison préférée de l'année.
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

détériorer
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
La maison abandonnée a commencé à se détériorer au fil des ans.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

récupérer
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
Elle a réussi à récupérer son téléphone perdu dans le taxi.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

corruptible
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Il était connu pour être corruptible et acceptait souvent des pots-de-vin.
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

expliquer
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
Le professeur a essayé d'expliquer la théorie de la relativité à ses étudiants.
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

raréfier, affiner
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
L'air se raréfie à mesure que vous montez plus haut dans les montagnes.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

sidérer
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Le tour de magie a sidéré le public.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

minion
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
Le dictateur était entouré de ministres fidèles qui exécutaient ses ordres.
C1 verb /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

vanquish

vaincre
Meaning
to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition
Example
The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy.
L'armée a vaincu ses ennemis grâce à une stratégie supérieure.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

gorge; trachée; partie du cou
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Il avait mal à la gorge et ne pouvait pas parler clairement.
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

harmonie communautaire
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
Maintenir l'harmonie communautaire nécessite le respect et la compréhension mutuels.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

abeille noire
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
L'abeille noire bourdonnait autour des fleurs dans le jardin.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

largement
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
La nouvelle de sa promotion s'est largement répandue dans l'entreprise.
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

avide
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
Elle est une lectrice avide de romans mystérieux.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

audacieux; confiant; courageux
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Il a pris une décision audacieuse pour lancer sa propre entreprise.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

plausible ou probable
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Son excuse semblait plausible, mais j'avais des doutes.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

collecte de fonds
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
L'organisation organise un événement de collecte de fonds.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
Le poisson a une surface ventrale blanche.
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

bouffon; comique
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
Le bouffon de la cour divertissait le roi avec des remarques pleines d'esprit et des tours amusants.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

inutile
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Sa tentative inutile de réparer la machine n'a fait que perdre du temps.
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

initié
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
Le projet a été initié pour améliorer la biodiversité marine.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

ordinal
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
Le numéro ordinal 'troisième' indique la position dans une séquence.