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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 /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

incohérent
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
Ses réponses étaient incohérentes et confuses.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

ironique, sarcastique
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
Il est ironique que la caserne de pompiers ait brûlé.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

incorporer
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
Le nouveau design incorpore la technologie avancée.
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 /ræʃ/

rash

précipité, imprudent
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
C'était une décision imprudente d'investir sans recherche.
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

muet; incapable de parler; sans son
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
Il est resté muet pendant toute la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

nuisance; dérangement;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
Le bruit constant de la construction est une vraie nuisance.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

jonquille
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Les jonquilles ont fleuri tôt ce printemps dans la prairie.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

soviétique
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
L'ère soviétique a vu des changements significatifs en Europe de l'Est.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solaire
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
La maison est alimentée par de l'énergie solaire.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

éclore
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
L'oiseau va éclore de son œuf bientôt.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

dépense
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Gérer les dépenses est essentiel pour établir un budget.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

pipeline
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
L'entreprise construit un nouveau pipeline pour transporter du gaz naturel.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

impréparé
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Il était mal préparé pour l'examen difficile.
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 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

involontaire; accidentel
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
Les dégâts à la voiture étaient involontaires.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

résister / supporter
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Ce bâtiment peut résister à de forts tremblements de terre.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

plâtre, réparer
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Les ouvriers ont plâtré les murs pour les rendre lisses.
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

diminution de l'ozone
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
La déplétion de l'ozone augmente les radiations UV.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

autonomie
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
L'autonomie aide à construire la confiance.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

agrandir
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
Ils ont décidé d'agrandir leur maison.
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

contrôler et utiliser
Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
Les scientifiques travaillent pour exploiter efficacement l'énergie solaire.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximiser
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
L'entreprise vise à maximiser ses profits cette année.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

préhistorique, avant les archives écrites
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
L'ère préhistorique a été marquée par l'ascension des premiers humains.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

pertinence
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
Le professeur a remis en question la pertinence de l'exemple par rapport au sujet.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dynamique
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
La vie coule dans un courant dynamique.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

habitat
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
L'habitat naturel de l'ours polaire est la région arctique.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

journalisme
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Il a étudié le journalisme pour devenir reporter.
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

ambigu
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
Sa déclaration était trop ambiguë pour être comprise.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

indices
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Les expressions faciales fournissent des indices sur les émotions d'une personne.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

objet sphérique; la terre; un modèle sphérique de la terre
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
L'enseignant a utilisé un globe pour montrer aux élèves les emplacements des différents pays.
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

un regard furieux ou en colère; une lumière forte et éblouissante
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
Le regard sévère du professeur a immédiatement fait taire les étudiants bruyants.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

spirituel; amusant
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
Sa réponse spirituelle à la question du critique a impressionné toute l'audience.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

intégral
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
L'exercice est une partie intégrante d'un mode de vie sain.
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

nu
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
L'artiste a peint un modèle nu.
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

vague; incertain
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
Son explication était trop vague pour que je puisse la comprendre.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

sirène
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
La petite fille adorait les histoires de sirènes vivant sous la mer.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

maternité
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Elle a embrassé les joies et les défis de la maternité.
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 /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

indigne; sans valeur
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Il se sentait indigne de tant d'éloges et de reconnaissance.
B2 verb /tæp/

tap

taper
Meaning
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
Example
He tapped on the door to get her attention.
Il a tapé à la porte pour attirer son attention.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

constituer
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Ces documents constituent l'accord légal entre les deux parties.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sept habitudes
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Même les habitudes aident à maintenir un mode de vie équilibré.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

épidémie
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Il y a eu une épidémie de grippe dans la ville.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

atterrissage
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
Le pilote a réalisé un atterrissage en douceur malgré les conditions météorologiques orageuses.
B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

nutrition
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
Une bonne nutrition est essentielle pour une vie saine.
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

assurer
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
J'ai besoin d'assurer ma nouvelle voiture.
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nucléaire
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
Le pays développe de l'énergie nucléaire.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakien
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
La culture irakienne est riche et diversifiée.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

indépendamment de
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Elle ira à la fête indépendamment de la météo.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

bruyamment
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Les enfants jouaient bruyamment dans la cour de récréation.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

éthique
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
L'éthique des affaires exige que les entreprises agissent de manière juste et responsable.
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 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

accorder
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
L'université lui a accordé une bourse.
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

herbe
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
Le basilic est une herbe populaire dans la cuisine italienne.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

clarification
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
Le gestionnaire a demandé des clarifications sur les détails du projet.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

critique
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
Le critique de cinéma a loué le dernier film du réalisateur.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

porte-parole femme
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
La porte-parole de l'entreprise a annoncé le nouveau produit.
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 /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

hausser les épaules
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
Il haussait les épaules lorsqu'on lui posait des questions sur le fichier manquant.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

entreprise risquée, aventure, se lancer
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
Sa nouvelle aventure dans le commerce électronique a réussi.
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 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

crevaison
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
J'ai dû réparer un pneu crevé sur mon vélo ce matin.
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

décadence; décomposition; pourriture
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
Le vieux bâtiment montrait des signes de décadence après des années de négligence.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

intégré
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Les systèmes intégrés optimisent l'efficacité.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostiquer
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Le médecin l'a diagnostiqué avec une pneumonie.
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

audace; courage
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Son audace à affronter le problème a impressionné tout le monde.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

nouveauté
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
La nouveauté de l'invention a attiré les investisseurs.
B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

production
Meaning
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.
Example
Climate change reduces agricultural output.
Le changement climatique réduit la production agricole.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

expulser
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
L'étudiant a été expulsé de l'école pour mauvaise conduite.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

compact; petit et conçu de manière efficace
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
Elle a acheté une voiture compacte qui tient facilement dans des espaces de stationnement petits.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

réalisation
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Obtenir son diplôme universitaire a été une grande réalisation pour lui.
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

esthétique
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
Un bon design esthétique améliore l'attrait du produit.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

tresser
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Elle a tressé ses cheveux avant d'aller à l'école.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

subséquent
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Les événements subséquents ont clarifié les résultats.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

implication
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Son implication dans le projet était cruciale.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

réseau
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Le réseau national d'électricité doit être amélioré.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

réunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
La famille a été réunie après plusieurs années.
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

sans précédent
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
Les avancées sans précédent en science ont changé la vie humaine.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

planteur
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
Le plantain peut être frit, bouilli ou cuit au four, et c'est un aliment de base dans de nombreux pays tropicaux.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

paresseusement
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Il étira paresseusement ses bras et bailla le matin.
B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

étrangement
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
Étrangement, il ne semblait pas bouleversé par la mauvaise nouvelle.
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 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 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 /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

collection de travaux, échantillons ou liste de travaux
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Son portefeuille a montré la diversité de ses compétences.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

archives
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Elle a visité les archives nationales pour rechercher l'histoire de sa famille.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

magicien
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Le magicien a réalisé des tours de magie impressionnants.
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

loterie
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Il a gagné une voiture à la loterie nationale.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

prioriser
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Priorisez vos tâches pour rester efficace.
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitaire
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
L'organisation fournit une aide humanitaire aux victimes de catastrophes.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

gravement
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Le patient a été gravement blessé dans l'accident.
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

moine
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
Le moine passait des heures en méditation chaque jour.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

infectieux
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Son rire infectieux a fait sourire tout le monde.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

prime
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Vous devez payer votre prime d'assurance chaque année.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

poursuivre
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Elle a décidé de poursuivre ses rêves de devenir médecin.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministère
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Le ministère de l'Éducation a annoncé de nouvelles politiques pour les écoles.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

implémenter
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Il est essentiel d'implémenter les politiques éducatives pour le progrès.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

adversité
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Il est resté fort face à l'adversité.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

final; suprême; ultime
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
C'est le test ultime de vos compétences.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

betterave
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
La betterave rôtie avec du fromage de chèvre fait une salade délicieuse.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

mourir de faim
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Il a été laissé pour mourir de faim dans le désert.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

applaudissements
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
L'acteur a reçu de vifs applaudissements après sa performance.
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

annonceur
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
L'annonceur a payé des millions pour un spot publicitaire au Super Bowl.
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

nom de famille
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
Veuillez inscrire votre prénom et votre nom de famille sur le formulaire.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

libération
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
L'hôpital va libérer le patient demain.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

préjudicié
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Il était préjugé contre les personnes d'autres régions.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

narrer
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Elle va narrer les événements de son voyage au public.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

de manière similaire
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
De la même manière, nous pouvons réussir avec de la détermination et du travail acharné.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

artefacts
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
Les archéologues ont découvert des artefacts précieux dans les ruines.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

prétention, faux-semblant
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Sa gentillesse n'était qu'un faux-semblant pour gagner la confiance.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

colère violente ou furieuse;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Sa colère était évidente quand il a découvert que quelqu'un avait volé son vélo.
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

ambassade
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
Il travaille à l'ambassade de France à Dhaka.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

successeur
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
Le PDG a annoncé sa retraite et a nommé son successeur pour l'entreprise.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

crâne
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Le médecin a soigneusement examiné la radiographie du crâne.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

destruction; naufrage;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
L'accident de voiture a bloqué l'autoroute pendant des heures.
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

expédition
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
L'expédition d'escalade de montagne a nécessité des mois de planification et de préparation minutieuse.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

donner un coup rapide
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Il a flické l'interrupteur pour allumer la lumière.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

immoral
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
Il a été renvoyé pour son comportement immoral.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

résistant
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
Les matériaux résilients garantissent la durabilité.