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C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

vélo tandem
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Le couple a apprécié de faire du vélo tandem dans le parc.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

abonder
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
La forêt est pleine de faune.
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

tribulation
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
Il a enduré de nombreuses tribulations au cours de ses premières années.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

tourmente
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
Le turmoil politique a conduit à des manifestations de masse.
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

théoriser
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
Les scientifiques théorisent souvent sur les origines de l'univers.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

clé en main
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
L'entreprise fournit des solutions clés en main pour les petites entreprises.
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

mandat
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
Pendant son mandat en tant que PDG, l'entreprise s'est étendue à l'échelle mondiale.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

tanneur
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
Le tanneur a travaillé de longues heures pour produire du cuir de qualité.
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

terrestre
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
Les humains sont des êtres terrestres qui vivent sur la terre.
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

tact
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
Il a géré la situation avec tact et professionnalisme.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

insensible
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Sa remarque insensible a embarrassé tout le monde lors de la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Il est devenu irritable lorsqu'on lui a posé la même question à plusieurs reprises.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

testament / preuve
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Son succès est un testament de son travail acharné et de son dévouement.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

traître
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
La route traître a rendu la conduite difficile.
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

promouvoir
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
L'entreprise a fait la promotion de son nouveau produit comme un changeur de jeu.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fiduciaire
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Elle a été nommée fiduciaire de la propriété familiale.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

détails triviaux
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
Le quiz était rempli de détails triviaux sur les films et la musique.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

tumulte
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
La manifestation a créé un tumulte sur la place de la ville.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

tannerie
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
La tannerie produisait du cuir de haute qualité pour l'exportation.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

petite tour sur le sommet d'une tour ou d'un bâtiment plus grand
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Le château était gardé par des soldats postés dans la tourelle.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

transcender
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Son effort pour transcender les méthodes traditionnelles était louable.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

tyran
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
Le peuple s'est rebellé contre le tyran cruel.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Les signes révélateurs de fatigue étaient visibles sur son visage.
C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

appréhension
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
Elle a ouvert la lettre avec une certaine appréhension.
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

stress thermique
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
Le stress thermique affecte la croissance des plantes.
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

désordonné
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
L'annonce soudaine a laissé le bureau dans un état complètement désordonné.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

torpille
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
Le sous-marin a lancé un torpille contre le navire ennemi.
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

tache; marque; corruption ou contamination
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
Le scandale a laissé une tache permanente sur sa réputation.
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

pince
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
Il a utilisé la pince pour ramasser le charbon chaud.
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

alléchant; séduisant mais hors de portée
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
L'arôme alléchant du pain frais remplissait la boulangerie.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

bâche
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Les ouvriers ont utilisé une bâche pour protéger les matériaux de construction de la pluie.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

un petit morceau de nourriture délicieuse; un petit morceau intéressant d'information
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Elle a servi de délicieux titbits à la fête.
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

tabou
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
Parler d'argent est considéré comme un tabou dans certaines cultures.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

trésorier
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
Le trésorier a présenté le rapport financier annuel.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

turbulence
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
L'avion a connu une turbulence sévère pendant le vol.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

tendu
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
La corde était tendue entre les deux poteaux.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

faible / mince
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
La preuve contre lui est assez faible.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

terre arable
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Les agriculteurs dépendent d'une terre arable saine pour obtenir de bons rendements.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

piétiner
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
La foule a piétiné les fleurs dans le parc.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

tromperie
Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
Le politicien a été accusé d'avoir gagné l'élection par tromperie.
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

parodie
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
Le procès était une parodie de justice.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

symbole sacré
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
L'aigle est considéré comme un totem sacré dans de nombreuses cultures.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

avec cela;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
La maison et le jardin y attachés ont été vendus.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

tremblement
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
Un petit tremblement a été ressenti avant le tremblement de terre.
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

torrentiel; pluie intense
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
La pluie torrentielle a inondé les rues en quelques heures.
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

triple, son aigu
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise ont triplé en seulement deux ans.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

escroc
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
L'homme âgé s'est avéré être un escroc rusé qui a trompé tout le monde.
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

tactique
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
La pensée tactique est cruciale dans les négociations commerciales.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

cheval de race pure
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
Le jockey a monté un cheval de race pure rapide dans la course.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

renverser
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
Le tremblement de terre a fait tomber l'ancien bâtiment.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

tempéré
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Il est connu pour son comportement tempéré même dans des situations stressantes.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

rue principale
Meaning
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
Example
The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.
Le nouveau centre commercial est situé le long de la rue principale.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

témoignage
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
Le professeur a écrit un témoignage élogieux pour son ancienne élève.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

couple
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
Le mecanicien a mesure le couple du moteur.
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

alimenté par la technologie
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
Le secteur agricole devient de plus en plus axé sur la technologie pour une efficacité accrue.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

transcrire
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
La secrétaire a transcrit les procès-verbaux de la réunion.
C1 noun /truːs/

truce

trêve
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
Les deux pays ont accepté une trêve après des semaines de combats intenses.
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

remorqueur
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
Le remorqueur a guidé le grand navire en toute sécurité dans le port.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

pour cela
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Il a reçu le paiement et a donné un reçu pour cela.
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

punaise / tactique
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
Elle a utilisé une punaise pour fixer le papier au mur.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

théologique
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Il a écrit un article théologique sur le concept de justice divine.
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

timidité
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
Sa timidité l'a empêché de parler pendant la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

trinité
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
L'exposition du musée s'est concentrée sur une trinité de thèmes : mémoire, identité et pouvoir.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

trahison
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Il a été accusé de trahison contre l'état.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

intrus
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
Le garde de sécurité a attrapé l'intrus escaladant la clôture.
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

tenter
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
L'arôme de la boulangerie a tenté les enfants affamés.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

pensable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Il est difficile de croire qu'un tel résultat soit même pensable.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tituber
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Le vieil homme a titubé à travers la rue avec une canne.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

tranquilliser
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Le vétérinaire a dû tranquilliser le tigre avant de le déplacer.
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

transfusion sanguine
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
Le patient a reçu une transfusion sanguine après l'accident.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

excellente; de première qualité
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
La voiture est en excellent état.
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

tarif ou impôt sur les importations et exportations
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a imposé des tarifs élevés sur les produits de luxe.
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornade
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
La tornade a détruit plusieurs maisons dans le village.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

diatribe
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Le responsable a lancé une diatribe sur la mauvaise performance.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

topographie
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
La topographie de la région a rendu la construction très difficile.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

tableau
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
Les acteurs sont restés figés dans un tableau qui capturait le dernier moment de la pièce.
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

insignifiant; trivial; de peu d'importance
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
Ne t'inquiète pas pour ces choses futiles.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

de cela
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
Le contrat et toutes les modifications de cela doivent être signés.
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

rétrécir
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
La route se rétrécit à mesure qu'elle atteint les montagnes.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

petit bijou
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
Elle a acheté un petit bijou au marché de la plage comme souvenir.
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

tranchée
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
Les soldats ont creusé une tranchée pour se protéger pendant la bataille.
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

couler
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
Après la pluie forte, l'eau a commencé à couler lentement le long du mur.
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

tapisserie
Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
Le musée a exposé une tapisserie ancienne du XVe siècle.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

principe
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
L'honnêteté est un principe central de leur philosophie.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

moquer
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Le bully a essayé de le provoquer avec des mots cruels.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

tertiaire
Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
Il poursuit ses études tertiaires à l'université.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

piquant
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La sauce avait une saveur piquante qui rendait le plat encore plus savoureux.
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

tactile
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
L'expérience tactile du tissu était douce et lisse.
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

typographie
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
Une bonne typographie améliore la lisibilité d'un site web.
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

trachée
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
La trachée est protégée par des anneaux de cartilage qui la maintiennent ouverte.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

altération non autorisée
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
Altérer des preuves est une infraction criminelle.
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

technicalité
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
L'affaire a été rejetée pour une question de technicité.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabond / marcher lourdement
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ils ont marché à travers la forêt avec des bottes épaisses.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

attacher
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
Le fermier a attaché la chèvre à un poteau.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

tangente
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
Le professeur a tracé une tangente au cercle sur le tableau.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

technique
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
La technique de l'artiste en aquarelle a impressionné les juges.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

trépied
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
Le photographe a posé sa caméra sur un trépied.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

transgression, infraction
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
Le tribunal a pardonné sa première transgression, mais l'a averti de ne pas la répéter.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

point final
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Le train est finalement arrivé au terminus après un long voyage.
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

tedium
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
Le tedium des longues réunions épuise souvent la motivation.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

tyrannie
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Les gens se sont rebellés contre la tyrannie de leur dirigeant.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

transversal
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
La route transversale relie deux autoroutes.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

transgresser
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Il s'est excusé après avoir réalisé qu'il avait transgressé les règles de la communauté.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigresse
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
La tigresse puissante chassait silencieusement à travers la jungle.
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

semi-transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
Elle a placé la fleur dans un vase semi-transparent.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

environ
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Les réparations coûteront cinq cents dollars ou environ.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

tortueux, complexe
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
La route tortueuse de montagne rendait la conduite très difficile.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

diplomate; habile;
Meaning
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
Example
He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.
Il a donné une réponse diplomate pour éviter de blesser ses sentiments.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

groupe, troupe de théâtre
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
La troupe de théâtre a joué brillamment sur scène.
C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

battre
Meaning
to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently
Example
The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.
L'homme en colère a menacé de frapper son adversaire.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

banal
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
Le discours était plein de phrases banales.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

contaminé; taché
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
L'approvisionnement en eau a été contaminé par des produits chimiques nuisibles.
C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

en retard
Meaning
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
Example
The student received a warning for being tardy to class.
L'élève a reçu un avertissement pour être en retard en classe.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

affluent
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
L'affluent rejoint la rivière principale près de la ville.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

tortueux
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
Le voyage à travers le désert était long et tortueux.
C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

imbécile; se moquer
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
Example
Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.
Ne sois pas un imbécile et écoute attentivement.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

tempête
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
Les marins ont lutté pour naviguer à travers la tempête furieuse.
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

empiéter
Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
Il a été condamné à une amende pour avoir pénétré sur une propriété privée.
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

élève qui manque l'école sans permission; personne qui fuit ses responsabilités
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
Le principal a appelé les parents lorsque leur enfant a été pris en train de faire l'école buissonnière.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

susceptible
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Il est très susceptible à propos de sa taille.