tenable
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Anglais BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Espagnol FR Français DE Allemand RU Russe ZH Chinois JA Japonais
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

défendable
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
Son argument était fort et défendable au tribunal.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

troc
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Ils ont échangé leurs récoltes contre des outils faits à la main.
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

pénitence; châtiment pour avoir fait quelque chose de mal
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
Le moine a fait pénitence pour ses erreurs passées.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

convalescence
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
Sa convalescence a duré presque deux mois après l'accident.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

fanatique
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Il est un fanatique inconditionnel du rock classique.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

mercenaire
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
Le mercenaire a combattu pour celui qui payait le salaire le plus élevé.
C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

éradiquer
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
Les programmes de vaccination aident à éradiquer les maladies infectieuses.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

désorganisé
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
Le film semblait désorganisé et difficile à suivre.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

sévère
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
Son expression sévère rendait la réunion inconfortable.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

couper
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
L'agriculteur shear le mouton au printemps.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

outsider
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
L'équipe outsider a surpris tout le monde en gagnant le championnat.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

anémie
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
La thérapie génique traite efficacement l'anémie.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

sophistiquer
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Voyager à l'étranger a aidé à sophistiquer sa vision du monde.
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

paria
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
Après le scandale, il est devenu un paria social.
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 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

cavalerie
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
La cavalerie a chargé à travers le champ avec grande vitesse.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

difficile à trouver
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
La solution au problème s'est avérée difficile à trouver.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

frissonner
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Elle frissonna à l'idée de marcher seule dans la forêt sombre.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

matrice, structure
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
La matrice culturelle a façonné sa vision du monde.
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 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

supplément
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Le billet d'avion avait un supplément carburant ajouté.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

commettre
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
Les hackers ont perpétré une attaque massive contre l'entreprise.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

condonner
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
Le responsable a refusé de condoner le harcèlement sur le lieu de travail.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futuriste
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
Le futuriste a prédit d'importants changements dans les transports au cours de la prochaine décennie.
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

déshonneur
Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
Le soldat a senti qu'il avait apporté le déshonneur à sa famille.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

soumission
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
L'entrepreneur a envoyé la soumission au client pour approbation.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

échec total
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
L'événement est devenu un échec total à cause d'une mauvaise planification.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

laxiste, négligent
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
La sécurité à l'aéroport était étonnamment laxiste.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

pied-de-biche
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
Il a utilisé un pied-de-biche pour retirer les vieux clous.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

inquisition
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
Le journaliste a fait face à une inquisition de la part du panel sur ses sources.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

frenétique
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
La foule frénétique a acclamé lorsque le groupe monta sur scène.
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

dune
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
Les enfants jouaient sur la dune de sable près de la plage.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

stratège
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoléon était un brillant tacticien.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

plausibilité
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
La plausibilité de son explication a convaincu le jury.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

bonheur
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

inconcevable
Meaning
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
Example
It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.
Il semblait inconcevable qu'elle puisse finir le marathon après si peu d'entraînement.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

interlude
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
Il y a eu un bref interlude musical entre les deux actes de la pièce.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

sécession
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
La sécession des états du sud a conduit à la guerre civile.
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

adieu
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Son adieu à ses amis était émotionnel.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

érotique
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
Le roman contenait plusieurs scènes érotiques.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

rabat-joie
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
Ne sois pas un rabat-joie et laisse-nous profiter de la fête.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

en vouloir à quelqu'un d'avoir quelque chose / donner quelque chose à contrecœur
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Elle ne lui en voulut pas pour son succès.
C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

hypnose
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
Elle a subi de l'hypnose pour surmonter sa peur de l'avion.
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 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

expert
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
Les experts politiques ont débattu des résultats des élections à la télévision.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

avant-poste
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
Les soldats étaient stationnés dans un avant-poste éloigné.
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

ascendance
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
Sa noble ascendance lui a donné accès à la cour royale.
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

accélérer
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour accélérer le processus d’approbation.
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, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

une légère touche de couleur ou de saveur
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Sa voix était teintée de tristesse.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abonder
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Les opportunités abondent dans le domaine de la technologie.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

philanthropie
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
La philanthropie a contribué à améliorer les soins de santé dans de nombreux pays en développement.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

réunion politique
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
Le parti a tenu une réunion pour nommer son candidat à la présidence.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

tolérant; indulgent; miséricordieux; pas strict dans la punition ou le jugement
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
Le professeur était tolérant avec les élèves qui ont rendu leurs devoirs en retard.
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

vorace
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
Il a un appétit vorace pour la connaissance.
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

intensification de la tempête
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
L'intensification de la tempête est liée au changement climatique.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

stratégies d'atténuation
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Les gouvernements doivent adopter des stratégies de mitigation pour le changement climatique.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

surpasser
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
Elle essaie toujours de surpasser ses camarades de classe lors des examens.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

ambivalence
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Elle ressentait de l'ambivalence en acceptant l'offre d'emploi.
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

chanteuse célèbre
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
La diva de la pop a interprété son dernier tube devant une foule en délire.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

tamis / examiner soigneusement
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Elle tamisait la farine avant de l'ajouter au mélange de gâteau.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

allégorie
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
Le roman est une allégorie de la lutte entre le bien et le mal.
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

interdire
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
Il a été interdit d'entrer dans la compétition en raison de la triche.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

relatif aux arbres portant des cônes
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
Les pins sont des conifères et poussent dans des climats plus froids.
C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

fragilité
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.
La fragilité de la cornée augmente avec le frottement.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

errant; migratoire; voyageur
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
Le faucon pèlerin est connu pour sa vitesse incroyable.
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

déconcerter
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
Le changement soudain de plans a déconcerté l'équipe.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbien
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
L'activité microbienne dans le sol améliore la fertilité.
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

billet, note
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
Elle a laissé un chit sur la table lui demandant de la rappeler.
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

fixation ou intérêt obsessionnel pour quelque chose ou quelqu'un
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Sa fixation sur le perfectionnisme a retardé l'achèvement du projet.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

descendant
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
Il est le descendant d'une famille d'industriels riches.
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

économe
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
Elle est très économe et économise toujours de l'argent pour l'avenir.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

haute société
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
La haute société de la ville s'est réunie pour le bal annuel.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

donnée
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
Chaque donnée dans l'enquête a été soigneusement analysée.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjectif
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
La beauté est souvent considérée comme un concept subjectif.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

litiger
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
L'entreprise a décidé de poursuivre en justice le différend contractuel.
C1 verb /veks/

vex

agacer
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
Le bruit constant de la construction agace les résidents.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

économe en ressources
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
L'agriculture économe en ressources conserve l'eau et l'énergie.
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

dilemme; hésitation
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
Elle était dans un dilemme sur quelle offre d'emploi accepter.
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 noun /iːl/

Eel

anguille
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
L’anguille électrique peut produire de puissantes décharges électriques.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

éviter
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Il essaie toujours d'éviter ses responsabilités au travail.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

enchanter
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
Le conteur a enchanté les enfants avec ses histoires.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

commencement
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
La cérémonie de commencement a marqué le début d'un nouveau voyage.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

séance d'assemblée
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
La séance d'assemblée a discuté des défis mondiaux.
C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

motif caché
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
Il l'a invitée avec un motif caché.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

parchemin
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
Le manuscrit ancien a été écrit sur du parchemin.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

apprécier / condiment
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Elle a beaucoup apprécié l'occasion de voyager à l'étranger.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

sage; prudent; ayant bon jugement
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
Le sage conseil de l'aîné a aidé à résoudre le problème.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

bienveillant, généreux, compatissant
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Sa nature bienveillante l'a rendu très aimé.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

magnat; une personne riche et puissante dans les affaires
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
Le magnat du pétrole possédait des dizaines de raffineries à travers le pays.
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

truquer
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
L'élection a été truquée par des fonctionnaires corrompus.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

exaltation ou bonheur
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
Le sentiment d'exaltation après un tour de montagnes russes est incroyable.
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

incursion militaire
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
L'incursion militaire a causé une dévastation généralisée.
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

escroc
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
La police a finalement attrapé l'escroc qui volait des voitures.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

incitation
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Il a été arrêté pour incitation à la violence.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

décrire de manière précise
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
L'artiste a délimité la scène avec des détails complexes.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

baptiser
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
Ils ont baptisé le navire après la reine.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

calcaire
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Le bâtiment ancien était fait de blocs de calcaire
C1 noun /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

exposition

exposition
Meaning
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
Example
The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.
Le scientifique a donné une explication claire de la théorie.
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

déboîter
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
Il a disloqué son épaule en jouant au football.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

transcendantal
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
La méditation peut mener à des expériences transcendantes.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

adoration / amour profond
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Les fans ont montré leur adoration pour le chanteur.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversion
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censure du régime a été vue comme une perversion de la liberté d'expression.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

attelle
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
Le médecin a appliqué une attelle pour stabiliser le bras cassé du patient.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Le design minimaliste est actuellement à la mode.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

la laine de mouton
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Le fermier a soigneusement tondu la laine de la brebis.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

fleur de paon
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
L'arbre de fleur de paon fleurit avec des fleurs orange éclatantes en été.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

bruine
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
La douce bruine a continué tout au long de la matinée, rendant tout brumeux.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

effort physique ou mental
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
L'excès d'exertion peut conduire à la fatigue et à l'épuisement.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

incohérence
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
Il y a une incohérence entre ses paroles et ses actions.
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

fourniture ou traitement d'oxygène
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
Les exercices de respiration profonde améliorent l'oxygénation du corps.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

rétrograde
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
La politique a été vue comme un pas rétrograde pour les droits de l'homme.
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

mesureur
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
Le manomètre a montré que le réservoir était plein.
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

expiration
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
Une expiration lente calme le système nerveux.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

amoral
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
Le personnage dans le roman a été dépeint comme complètement amoral.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

bouchée
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Il a pris une grande bouchée d'eau après la course.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

solidifier
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
L'entreprise a solidifié sa position sur le marché.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

dévotion excessive ou irrationnelle
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Il a un fétiche pour collectionner des timbres rares.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

autocrate
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
L'autocrate contrôlait le pays d'une main de fer.
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

une quantité excessive
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
Elle a une quantité excessive de livres sur son étagère.