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B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

ennuyeux; fastidieux
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
Le cours était tellement ennuyeux que de nombreux étudiants se sont endormis.
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

transmission, envoi
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
La transmission des données sur internet est très rapide.
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

litre
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
La recette demande deux litres d'eau.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

paresseux; inactif; ne travaillant pas
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Les ouvriers de l'usine étaient inactifs pendant la grève.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

infection
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
Le médecin a prescrit des antibiotiques pour traiter l'infection bactérienne dans sa gorge.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

profond
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
Le discours a eu un impact profond sur l'auditoire.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

écologique
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Les produits écologiques sont conçus pour réduire les dommages écologiques.
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.
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

diminuer progressivement
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
L'excitation de l'événement a commencé à diminuer après quelques heures.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

trajet quotidien
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Il passe deux heures à se rendre au travail chaque jour.
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 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

cocotte-minute
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
L'utilisation d'une cocotte-minute réduit le temps de cuisson de plus de moitié.
B2 noun /den/

Den

caverne; salle confortable; lieu pour des activités illégales
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
Le renard a disparu dans sa caverne lorsqu'il a senti le danger approcher.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

mouvement environnemental
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
Le mouvement environnemental se concentre sur la réduction de la pollution et la protection des écosystèmes.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

maire
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Le maire a annoncé une nouvelle politique pour améliorer les transports publics.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

démolir
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
La ville a décidé de démolir l'ancien stade pour en construire un nouveau.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

avec empressement; avec grand désir
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
Les enfants attendaient avec empressement que les vacances commencent.
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

administrateur
Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
L'administrateur de l'école a mis en œuvre de nouvelles politiques pour les élèves.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrait, résumé
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
L'artiste est connue pour ses peintures abstraites.
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

alignement
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
L'alignement des planètes était parfait pour l'événement céleste.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

ressentiment
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
Le ressentiment a grandi parmi les étudiants.
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 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

suburbain
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Ils ont acheté une maison dans un quartier suburbain calme.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

attentif; vigilant; alerte
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
L'étudiant attentif écoutait attentivement chaque mot que le professeur disait.
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

tempérer
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
Elle a essayé de tempérer sa critique avec de la gentillesse.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

sous-jacent
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
La raison sous-jacente du conflit n'a jamais été abordée.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

un tiers
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Un tiers de la classe était absent aujourd'hui.
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

peur; effroi; frayeur
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
Le fort tonnerre lui a fait une telle peur qu'elle a renversé sa tasse de café.
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

jardin potager; jardin près de la cuisine
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

avouer
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Il a avoué son erreur à son professeur.
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

s'effondrer
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
Le vieux bâtiment s'est effondré après le tremblement de terre.
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

parier
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
Il a décidé de risquer ses économies sur le marché boursier.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

colonne vertébrale; support central d'une structure
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Elle s'est blessée à la colonne vertébrale dans l'accident.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

lié aux parents
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
Les conseils parentaux sont importants pour le développement d'un enfant.
B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

s'opposer
Meaning
to disagree with or resist; to act against
Example
Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.
Beaucoup de citoyens s'opposent à la nouvelle politique fiscale.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

fragment; morceau;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Les archéologues ont trouvé des fragments de poterie ancienne enfouis dans le sol.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

marge
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Veuillez écrire vos notes dans la marge de la page.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respectable
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Il vient d'une famille respectable dans la communauté.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

médecin
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour traiter la condition.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

durée de vie
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Elle a accompli plus dans sa vie que la plupart des gens n'osent rêver.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intense
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Elle a ressenti une douleur intense après l'accident.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

payer en trop
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Elle s'est rendu compte qu'elle avait trop payé pour les billets de concert.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

correspondant
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
Le correspondant étranger a rapporté en direct depuis Paris.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

documentation
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
La documentation pour le projet est disponible pour examen.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

imparfait
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
La peinture était belle malgré qu'elle fût imparfaite.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

attributs
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Les cultures avancées possèdent des attributs bénéfiques.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

non conventionnel
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
Son approche pédagogique non conventionnelle a inspiré ses élèves à penser de manière créative.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

hors-la-loi, interdire
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'interdire la pratique nuisible.
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 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

mettre en danger
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Abattre des forêts peut mettre en danger de nombreuses espèces animales.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

influant; puissant
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
C'est un leader influent dans la communauté.
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 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

compartiment
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Nous avons trouvé des sièges dans le compartiment de première classe.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusif / verbal ou physique dommageable
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Elle a quitté son travail à cause de son patron abusif.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

réalisateur
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
C'est un réalisateur très connu dans l'industrie.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

domination
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
La domination de l'ourdou était évidente.
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

Lit de bébé
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
Le bébé dort paisiblement dans son lit de bébé.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

séminaire
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Le professeur a invité tous les étudiants à assister au séminaire sur le changement climatique.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

nerf; courage
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Elle a rassemblé le courage de parler devant un grand public.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

stupeur, étourdir
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
La nouvelle de sa démission soudaine a stupéfié tout le monde.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

espérance de vie
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
L'espérance de vie dépend de la qualité des soins de santé.
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.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

pois chiche
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Elle a préparé du curry de pois chiches pour le déjeuner aujourd'hui.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

mesuré
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Elle a parlé d'un ton calme et mesuré.
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

cafard
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
Un cafard a couru rapidement sur le sol de la cuisine.
B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

unanime
Meaning
With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.
Example
The proposal was unanimously accepted.
La proposition a été acceptée à l'unanimité.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

plan; contour; résumé
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
L'enseignant a fourni un plan du programme du cours.
B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

querelle; dispute
Meaning
an angry argument or disagreement between people
Example
They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.
Ils ont eu une querelle à propos de l'argent et ont cessé de se parler.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

sommet
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
Le sommet a abordé des questions mondiales pressantes.
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

ruée; précipitation
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Il y a eu une ruée pour acheter des billets pour le concert.
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

pantalons en denim
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
Il portait des pantalons en denim bleus avec une chemise blanche.
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

selon les informations
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
L'entreprise a reportedly accepté les nouvelles conditions.
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

éligibilité
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Les critères d'éligibilité maintiennent l'équité.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

défectueux
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
L'appareil a cessé de fonctionner parce qu'il était défectueux.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

voisin
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Ils ont visité un village voisin pour le festival.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

alcool fort
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
Le magasin vend à la fois de la bière et de l'alcool fort.
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

évacuer
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
Les résidents ont été invités à évacuer l'immeuble après l'alarme incendie.
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

élégant et attrayant; ayant de l'élégance ou du goût dans l'apparence
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe élégante à la fête.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prospérer
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Avec du travail acharné et de la détermination, elle a réussi à prospérer dans sa carrière.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

théâtral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Sa performance théâtrale a récolté les applaudissements du public.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

empreinte digitale
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
La police a trouvé ses empreintes digitales sur la poignée de porte sur la scène du crime.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

critique
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants de critiquer les essais des autres.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

orphelinat
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
La charité a construit un nouvel orphelinat pour les enfants sans abri.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

mince
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Elle avait l'air mince dans sa nouvelle robe.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

opticien
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
L'opticien a ajusté mes nouvelles lunettes pour qu'elles s'ajustent mieux.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

essai
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Elle a écrit un essai sur le changement climatique.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

éblouissant
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
La vue du sommet de la montagne était absolument éblouissante.
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

innovation
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
L'innovation conduit à des solutions aux défis mondiaux.
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 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

stratégies
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Les stratégies efficaces peuvent atténuer les impacts du changement climatique.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

réalisme
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Ses peintures sont admirées pour leur réalisme.
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

dédier
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
Elle a dédié sa vie à aider les pauvres.
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 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

revenus
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
Les revenus de l'entreprise ont augmenté de 10 % cette année.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

exploiter / utiliser
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
La société a été accusée d'exploiter le travail des enfants.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

réservé; introverti
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
Elle est assez réservée et ne parle pas beaucoup lors des réunions.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

communautaire
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Les villageois ont travaillé ensemble dans le jardin communautaire.
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

accidentel
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
L'incendie a été causé par une étincelle accidentelle.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

boisson
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Voulez-vous une boisson chaude ou froide avec votre repas?
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

homologue
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
Le PDG a rencontré son homologue dans l'entreprise partenaire.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

version miniature
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
L'artiste a créé un modèle miniature du château.
B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

révolutionnaire
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
Les idées révolutionnaires redéfinissent l'industrie.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

injecter
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
L'infirmière injectera le vaccin dans le bras du patient.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

signal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
L'acteur a attendu son signal avant d'entrer sur scène.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

couverture
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
La chaîne de nouvelles a fourni une couverture étendue de l'événement.
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
L'enfant s'est plaint de devoir se coucher tôt.
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

catalogue
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
La bibliothèque offre un catalogue en ligne de tous les livres disponibles.
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

ordonnance
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
Le médecin lui a donné une ordonnance pour des antibiotiques.
B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

organisateur
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
Le promoteur a organisé un concert pour le nouveau groupe.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

éditorial
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
Le journal a publié un éditorial critiquant la politique du gouvernement.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

linéaire
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
L'artiste a utilisé la perspective linéaire dans ses dessins.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

talon
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Elle portait des chaussures à talons hauts à la fête.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

fiancée
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John a acheté une belle bague de fiançailles pour sa fiancée.
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

ramper
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
Elle monta silencieusement les escaliers pour éviter de réveiller quelqu'un.
B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

bâillement
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
Elle n'a pas pu réprimer un bâillement pendant la conférence ennuyeuse.
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

jeter
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
Il a disposé des vieux meubles de manière responsable.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

symptôme
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
La fièvre est un symptôme courant de la grippe.
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

rapide; rapide; accéléré;
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
La croissance rapide de la technologie a changé nos vies quotidiennes.
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 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

vraiment
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Elle se soucie vraiment de l'environnement.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

influenceur, personne qui recommande des produits
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Les influenceurs des réseaux sociaux façonnent les préférences des consommateurs.