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C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

bon marché et voyante mais de mauvaise qualité
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Elle portait un collier bon marché et voyante qui s'est cassé facilement.
B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

prospérer
Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
Les petites entreprises peuvent prospérer avec un soutien approprié.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

voyageur
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
Le voyageur est parti tôt le matin pour explorer de nouvelles terres.
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

sur mesure
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
Il portait un costume sur mesure qui complétait parfaitement sa silhouette.
A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

ceci
Meaning
used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought
Example
This is my favorite book.
Ceci est mon livre préféré.
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

exciter
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
Les montagnes russes excitent les amateurs d'aventure.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

mélodie; composition musicale; tonalité musicale
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Elle fredonnait une belle mélodie tout en travaillant dans le jardin.
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

transmettre
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
L'antenne peut transmettre des signaux sur une longue distance.
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

tiara
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
La princesse a porté une tiara en diamant étincelant lors du bal royal.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

traité
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
Le traité de paix a été signé après des années de négociations.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

craintif
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
L'étudiant craintif a hésité à poser une question au professeur.
A1 noun /tuː/

two

deux
Meaning
the number following one
Example
She has two children.
Elle a deux enfants.
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

leur
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
Leur maison est au coin.
A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

à eux
Meaning
belonging to them; that which is theirs
Example
This book is theirs, not ours.
Ce livre est à eux, pas à nous.
B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

vol
Meaning
the action or crime of stealing
Example
The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.
Le vol de son portefeuille a été signalé à la police.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

trouble
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
L'eau de la rivière est devenue trouble après les fortes pluies.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

télescope
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
L'astronome a utilisé un télescope pour observer les planètes lointaines.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

tutélaire
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
On croyait que l'esprit tutélaire de la forêt protégeait les voyageurs.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

résoudre, arrêter
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
L'entraîneur a appris aux joueurs à tacler correctement.
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

histoire
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
Le vieil homme a raconté une histoire de ses aventures.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

traverser
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Ils ont traversé le désert à dos de chameau.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

une petite tortue d'eau douce
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
Le terrapin se glissa lentement dans l'étang.
A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

pneu
Meaning
a rubber covering around a wheel
Example
The car’s tire burst on the highway.
Le pneu de la voiture a éclaté sur l'autoroute.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

tribunal de justice
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
Le tribunal de justice a commencé les auditions immédiatement.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

tranchant
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Sa critique tranchante de la politique n'a laissé aucune place à des malentendus.
A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

tour; tromperie; astuce;
Meaning
a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment
Example
The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.
Le magicien a exécuté un incroyable tour de cartes qui a trompé tout le monde.
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.
B1 noun /tæks/

tax

impôt
Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a augmenté le taux de l'impôt sur les biens de luxe.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

fil
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Elle a utilisé un fil rouge pour coudre le bouton déchiré.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

atterrissage
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
L'avion a effectué un atterrissage en douceur.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

char
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
Le char a traversé le champ de bataille avec une armure puissante.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

épuisant
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
Les travailleurs ont eu une journée épuisante sous le soleil chaud.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

théisme
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
Le théisme est central dans de nombreuses religions du monde.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

titre; titre honorifique; grade
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
Le titre du livre est très intéressant.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

paysan
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
Le paysan travaillait dur dans les champs chaque matin.
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

torche; lampe de poche
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
Utilisez la torche pour vous reperez dans le noir.
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

effectuer
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
Les clients peuvent effectuer leurs transactions bancaires en ligne.
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

témoignage; preuve
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
Le témoin a donné un témoignage convaincant pendant le procès.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

tourment; souffrance
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
Le prisonnier a enduré des années de tourment en isolement cellulaire.
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

vraiment
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Elle aime vraiment sa famille.
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 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

tyrannique
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
Le dirigeant tyrannique a réduit au silence toute opposition.
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.
A1 adverb /ðeər/

There

là
Meaning
in or at that place; to that place
Example
I will meet you there at 5 PM.
Je te rencontrerai là-bas à 17h.
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

transaction
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
Chaque transaction en ligne est enregistrée à des fins de sécurité.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

théologie
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Elle poursuit un diplôme en théologie à l'université.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

immédiatement après;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Il a terminé son discours et, immédiatement après, a quitté la scène.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

théorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
La théorie de la relativité d'Einstein a révolutionné la physique.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

randonnée difficile
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Ils ont marché pendant trois jours à travers les montagnes.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

turban
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
L'homme sikh portait un turban coloré.
B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

transcription
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
Le professeur a demandé une transcription de la réunion.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

horaire
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
Veuillez vérifier l'horaire du train pour les horaires de départ.
A2 verb /triːt/

treat

traiter
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
Le médecin m'a traité avec beaucoup de soin pendant ma récupération.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

heureusement
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Heureusement, elle est arrivée juste à temps pour la réunion.
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

équipe
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
Notre équipe a gagné le match après un grand effort.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

théière
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Elle a versé de l'eau chaude dans la théière pour préparer du thé.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajuster
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Nous devons ajuster légèrement le design.
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 /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

couple
Meaning
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
Example
They entered the dance competition as a twosome.
Ils sont entrés dans la compétition de danse en tant que couple.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

se soumettre
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
Il a refusé de se soumettre aux demandes des fonctionnaires corrompus.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

toxique; nuisible ou désagréable
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
L'usine a rejeté des produits chimiques toxiques dans la rivière.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

taxidermie
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
Le musée avait une grande collection d'animaux empaillés.
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.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

terrain
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Les soldats ont dû traverser un terrain difficile pendant la mission.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

caissier; narrateur
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
Le caissier de la banque a compté l'argent avec soin avant de le remettre.
C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

théosophie
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
La théosophie a attiré des personnes intéressées par le mysticisme et la croissance spirituelle.
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

par conséquent;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
Il a travaillé dur et par conséquent a réussi.
A1 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

tomate
Meaning
a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable
Example
She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.
Elle a ajouté des tomates fraîches à la salade.
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

vérité
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
Sa vérité dans l'enquête a permis de résoudre rapidement l'affaire.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

abreuvoir, creux
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Les vaches ont bu de l'eau dans l'abreuvoir en bois.
C2 noun /ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

timbre

caractère du son musical ou de la voix
Meaning
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Example
Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.
Sa voix avait un timbre chaleureux qui apaisait le public.
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.
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

taper
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Elle peut taper très vite sur l'ordinateur.
C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

technographie
Meaning
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
Example
The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.
L'anthropologue s'est spécialisé en technographie pour comprendre les traditions autochtones de fabrication d'outils.
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

véridique
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
Elle a toujours été sincère dans ses réponses lors de l'entretien.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

tempérance
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
La tempérance est essentielle pour une vie équilibrée.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

menaçant; intimidant
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Les nuages sombres semblaient menaçants avant la tempête.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

symbole / jeton
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Elle lui a donné un petit cadeau comme un token de gratitude.
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.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

triumvir
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
César était un triumvir dans le premier triumvirat romain.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

territoire
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
Le roi a étendu son territoire.
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

technologique
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
Les avancées technologiques permettent des projets futuristes.
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

serviette
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
Elle s'est enveloppée dans une serviette douce après la douche.
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

émissions toxiques
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
Les émissions toxiques des véhicules polluent l'atmosphère.
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

péage / dommage
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
L'inondation a causé un lourd dommage au village.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

tonsure
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
Le moine a reçu sa tonsure dans le cadre de son initiation religieuse.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

frais de scolarité
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
Les frais de scolarité de l'université ont augmenté cette année.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

vérité banale
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
C'est une vérité banale que le travail acharné mène au succès.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornade
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
La tornade a détruit plusieurs maisons dans le village
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

eux
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Je les ai vus au parc hier.
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

voyage
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
Ils ont fait un voyage dans les montagnes l'été dernier.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

correction ou petite amélioration
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
L'artiste a fait une retouche rapide de la peinture.
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

talisman
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
Il portait toujours un petit talisman dans sa poche pour la chance.
A2 noun /truːθ/

Truth

vérité; honnêteté;
Meaning
the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
Example
The witness promised to tell the truth during the court hearing.
Le témoin a promis de dire la vérité lors de l'audience du tribunal.
C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

gros livre
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
Elle a passé l'après-midi à lire un vieux gros livre sur l'histoire médiévale.
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

facile à contrôler ou influencer
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
L'enfant était étonnamment facile à contrôler pendant le long voyage.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

texture
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
Le tissu a une texture douce et lisse.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

reconnaissant; reconnaissante
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Je suis reconnaissant pour toute ton aide et ton soutien.
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

troublé
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
Il semblait profondément troublé après avoir entendu la mauvaise nouvelle.
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

arriver
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
Il est apparu qu'il avait menti sur son âge.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

virage; route latérale
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
Prenez le premier virage à gauche.
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

trajectoire
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
Le satellite a suivi sa trajectoire prévue.
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 /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

torse
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
L'artiste a peint le torse du modèle en détail.
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

trop littéraire
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
Le film a évité les tropes habituels des super-héros.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

téléphone
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
J'ai besoin de passer un appel téléphonique à mon ami.
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

au-delà des Alpes
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
Les Romains appelaient la France la Gaule transalpine.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendance
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Elle a tendance à arriver en retard aux réunions.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

traduire
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Elle peut traduire cinq langues.
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

vers
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
Elle marcha vers la porte.
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.
A2 noun /tɛkst/

text

texte
Meaning
a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document
Example
The teacher asked us to read the text on page 50.
L'enseignant nous a demandé de lire le texte à la page 50.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

tenace
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Son esprit tenace l'a aidée à surmonter les difficultés.
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

tentation
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
Il a résisté à la tentation de manger tout le gâteau au chocolat.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

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