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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.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

opportun; ponctuel
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Son arrivée à temps a sauvé la réunion.
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 /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.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

tropical
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
La forêt amazonienne abrite de nombreuses espèces tropicales.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

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

Thickly

densément
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
La forêt était densément boisée de grands pins.
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

avancée technologique
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
L'avancée technologique révolutionne les soins de santé.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Les deux pays avaient un différend territorial concernant l'île.
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

soigné et bien rangé ; mince et en forme
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
Elle garde son jardin très soigné et ordonné.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

terminer
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
L'entreprise a décidé de mettre fin à son contrat.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
La valeur de l'entreprise a augmenté à plus d'un trillion de dollars.
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

tolérer
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
Je ne peux pas tolérer un tel comportement impoli dans ma classe.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

torture
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
Il a été soumis à la torture pendant l'interrogatoire.
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

transports
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
La ville investit dans un nouveau système de transport.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

déclencher
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
La pollution de l'air déclenche des maladies chroniques.
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

traumatisme
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
L'accident lui a laissé un traumatisme émotionnel durable.
B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

têtard
Meaning
the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
Example
The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.
L'étang était rempli de têtards nageant partout.
B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

transplanter
Meaning
to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another
Example
The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.
Les médecins ont transplanté un rein chez le patient.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

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

trio

trio de trois personnes
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Le trio de jazz a joué magnifiquement lors du concert.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

typhon
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
Le typhon a causé des inondations graves dans les zones côtières.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

fondre
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
La glace a commencé à fondre au soleil.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

suivi des progrès
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
Un suivi régulier des progrès aide à atteindre des objectifs à long terme.
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

déclencher
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
Le bruit fort a déclenché le système d'alarme.
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 /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terreur; l'utilisation de la violence et de l'intimidation à des fins politiques
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
La forte explosion a rempli tout le monde de terreur.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

inlassable
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Elle a travaillé sans relâche pour terminer le projet à temps.
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

traumatique
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
L'accident a été une expérience traumatique pour toute la famille.
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

taxation
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
La taxation est nécessaire pour financer les services publics.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
La communauté tribale a préservé sa culture pendant des siècles.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

navet
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
Nous avons cultivé des navets dans notre jardin de légumes.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

marque déposée
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
Le logo de l'entreprise est sa marque déposée.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

confiant; qui a ou montre de la confiance
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Elle était trop confiante et croyait tout ce qu'il disait.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

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

turnover

chiffre d'affaires
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
L'entreprise a rapporté un chiffre d'affaires élevé dans son département des ventes.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

savoureux; élégant; de bon goût
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
Elle a décoré sa maison de manière très élégante.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

tranquillité
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Il a apprécié la tranquillité de la campagne.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

coéquipier
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Il a félicité son coéquipier après avoir marqué le but.
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 trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformateur
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
Le nouveau système éducatif est hautement transformateur.
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.
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

serrer
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
Il a serré les vis pour sécuriser l'étagère.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

tempo, rythme
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Le groupe a joué la chanson à un tempo plus rapide que d'habitude.
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.
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

domestiqué; doux; docile
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
Le lion domestiqué a fait des tours dans le cirque.
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

stratégie; tactique
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
L'entraîneur a utilisé une nouvelle tactique pour gagner le match.
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

tumeur
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
Le médecin a trouvé une tumeur bénigne lors de l'examen médical.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triomphant; heureux
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
L'équipe était triomphante après avoir remporté le championnat.
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.
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

compromis
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
Il y a toujours un compromis entre le prix et la qualité.
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

technicien
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
Le technicien a réparé l'ordinateur en une heure.
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 /taɪm/

thyme

thym
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Elle a saupoudré du thym sur le poulet rôti.
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

triomphe
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
Le roman est considéré comme l'un des plus grands triomphes de Dickens.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

participation
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
La participation à la manifestation était impressionnante, avec des milliers de personnes présentes.
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
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

gestion du temps par blocs
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Le time-blocking aide à améliorer la productivité et l'efficacité.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

étiquette
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Elle a étiqueté ses bagages avant de monter dans l'avion.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

tangible
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Les avantages de l'exercice sont tangibles et mesurables.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

épine
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Faites attention aux épines sur le buisson de roses.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

épaisseur
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
L'épaisseur du livre le rendait difficile à transporter.
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

tartelette
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
Elle a servi une tartelette aux pommes délicieuse pour le dessert.
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

tranquille
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
Un environnement tranquille favorise la relaxation et la concentration.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

décollage
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
Le décollage de l'avion a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

stratégies
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
L'équipe a changé ses tactiques pour gagner le match.
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

taquiner
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
Les enfants se moquent souvent de leurs frères et sœurs plus jeunes de manière ludique.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

émouvant; émotionnel
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
L'histoire émouvante a fait couler des larmes dans les yeux de tous.
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.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

tailleur
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
Le tailleur lui a pris les mesures pour un nouveau costume.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

résiliation
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
La résiliation du contrat a causé une perte financière.
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.
B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

intemporel
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
La beauté intemporelle de la peinture a captivé les amateurs d'art pendant des générations.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

complet, exhaustif
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
Le rapport était complet et bien recherché.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

travailler dur
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Les fermiers toil dans les champs de l'aube jusqu'au crépuscule.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

dérangeant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
L'étudiant dérangeant a perturbé la classe encore une fois.
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

bois
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
La maison a été construite entièrement avec du bois local.
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, verb /treɪs/

trace

trace
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Elle a tracé le chemin de la rivière sur la carte.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

toundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Les ours polaires errent à travers la toundra glacée.
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

marcher
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
Ne marche pas sur les fleurs.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

marée
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Les pêcheurs attendaient la marée haute pour lancer leurs bateaux.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

caractéristique
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
La patience est une caractéristique importante pour toute personne travaillant avec des enfants.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

provocateur de réflexion
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
Le film était profondément provocateur de réflexion et a laissé une impression durable.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

terrifier
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Le fort tonnerre a terrifié les enfants.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

poudre de curcuma
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Ajoutez une pincée de poudre de curcuma au curry pour la couleur et la saveur.
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

Action de Grâce
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
Nous avons passé le dîner de Thanksgiving avec notre famille.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

tolérable; acceptable mais pas idéal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
La chaleur était à peine tolérable l'après-midi.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolérant
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Il est très tolérant envers les croyances des autres.
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.
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

établissements temporaires
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
Les établissements temporaires aideront à l'exploration lunaire.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

thérapeutique
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
La méditation est très thérapeutique pour le bien-être mental.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
Il se fâche souvent pour les choses les plus triviales.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

contribuable
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
L'argent des contribuables est utilisé pour financer les services publics.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermique
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Elle portait une veste thermique pour rester au chaud en hiver.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

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

Traitor

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

testify

témoigner
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Elle a été appelée à témoigner au tribunal sur l'accident.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

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

telling

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
Son silence en disait plus que des mots.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompette
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
Le soldat a joué de la trompette pour signaler les troupes.
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 verb /tæn/

tan

rendre la peau ou le cuir marron en exposant au soleil ou en utilisant des produits chimiques
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Elle a bronzé sa peau après avoir passé l'été à la plage.
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.
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

théoricien
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
Le théoricien politique a expliqué l'impact de la démocratie sur les structures sociales.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformationnel
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Les projets transformationnels redéfinissent les progrès.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

procès; essai
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Le procès pour meurtre a duré trois semaines au tribunal du comté.
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.
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

prendre personnellement
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
Ne le prends pas personnellement, il ne voulait pas te contrarier.
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

tendresse
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
La mère a montré une grande tendresse en s'occupant de son enfant malade.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

gaz toxiques
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Les gaz toxiques des industries contribuent à la pollution de l'air.
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 ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

transformation
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
La littératie numérique conduit à la transformation économique.
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

chatouiller
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
La plume chatouille quand elle touche ta peau.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

cuisse
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Il a ressenti de la douleur dans sa cuisse droite après avoir couru pendant une heure.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

épineux; difficile
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Le problème épineux des réductions budgétaires nécessite une réflexion attentive.