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C2 noun /ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

thearchy

théarchie
Meaning
Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.
Example
In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.
Dans les cultures anciennes, certaines sociétés croyaient en la théarchie où les dieux guidaient directement les affaires humaines.
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

tripler
Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
L'entreprise a triplé ses bénéfices en seulement un an.
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

prendre, emporter
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
S'il vous plaît, apportez ce livre à la bibliothèque.
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.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

eux-mêmes
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Ils ont résolu le problème eux-mêmes.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigresse
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
La tigresse puissante chassait silencieusement à travers la jungle.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

locataire
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
Le propriétaire a rencontré le nouveau locataire pour signer le contrat de location.
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

trophosphère
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
La troposphère est là où se produisent les phénomènes météorologiques.
A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

trafic
Meaning
movement of vehicles, goods, or people
Example
There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
Il y avait beaucoup de trafic sur l'autoroute ce matin.
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

abstinence totale d'alcool
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
Il a pratiqué le teetotalisme toute sa vie.
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

jouet
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
L'enfant a reçu une voiture jouet pour son anniversaire.
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.
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

travail pénible
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
Après des années de travail pénible, elle a enfin obtenu son diplôme.
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

tedium
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
Le tedium des longues réunions épuise souvent la motivation.
A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

merci
Meaning
an expression of gratitude
Example
Thanks for helping me with the project.
Merci de m'avoir aidé avec le projet.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

transcender
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Son effort pour transcender les méthodes traditionnelles était louable.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

toge
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
Le sénateur portait une toge blanche pendant la cérémonie.
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

péage / dommage
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
L'inondation a causé un lourd dommage au village.
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

tribulation
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
Il a enduré de nombreuses tribulations au cours de ses premières années.
C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

tambour
Meaning
a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music
Example
The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.
Le musicien folklorique a joué une mélodie animée sur son tambour.
B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

jumeau
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
Ils ont des filles jumelles.
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

terrain
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
Le terrain forestier a été préservé en tant que sanctuaire pour la faune.
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

tenter
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
L'arôme de la boulangerie a tenté les enfants affamés.
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

lac de montagne
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
Nous avons campé près d'un lac de montagne tranquille dans les Highlands.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

immédiatement après;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Il a terminé son discours et, immédiatement après, a quitté la scène.
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

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

Tulip

tulipe
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
La tulipe rouge a fleuri magnifiquement dans le jardin.
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

tact
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
Il a géré la situation avec tact et professionnalisme.
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 /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
Le tsunami a dévasté la ville côtière, laissant des milliers de personnes sans abri.
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

tramway
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
Le tramway s'est arrêté à chaque station du centre-ville.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

abreuvoir, creux
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Les vaches ont bu de l'eau dans l'abreuvoir en bois.
A1 adjective /truː/

True

vrai; authentique;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
Il est vrai que le travail acharné mène au succès.
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.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

moquer
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Le bully a essayé de le provoquer avec des mots cruels.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

pour cela
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Il a reçu le paiement et a donné un reçu pour cela.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

bref
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
Sa réponse était brève et a rapidement mis fin à la conversation.
A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

table
Meaning
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
Example
They placed the documents on the table.
Ils ont posé les documents sur la table.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

voyageur
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
Le voyageur s'est reposé dans une petite auberge après un long voyage.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

semi-transparence
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
La semi-transparence des rideaux remplissait la pièce de lumière douce.
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.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

thermocline
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
La thermocline sépare l'eau chaude de la surface de l'eau froide en profondeur.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

toxique; nuisible ou désagréable
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
L'usine a rejeté des produits chimiques toxiques dans la rivière.
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

foule
Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
Les touristes ont envahi les rues pendant le festival.
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

technique; spécialisé;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
Le manuel contient des instructions techniques pour utiliser la machine.
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 /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

tarantule
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
La tarentule rampait sur le sol du désert.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

symbole sacré
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
L'aigle est considéré comme un totem sacré dans de nombreuses cultures.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

ténébreux
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
La grotte était humide et ténébreuse, remplie de bruits étranges.
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

tolérance
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
Le gouvernement a promu la tolérance religieuse.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

rire timidement
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
Les étudiants ont commencé à rire timidement lorsque le projecteur s'est figé.
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
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

livre scolaire
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Elle a acheté un nouveau livre de biologie pour sa classe.
B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

bavard
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
Mon voisin bavard aime discuter de tout.
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

jeudi
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Nous avons une réunion prévue jeudi.
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

télévision
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
Ma famille regarde la télévision ensemble chaque soir.
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.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

piétiner
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
La foule a piétiné les fleurs dans le parc.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

se soumettre
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
Il a refusé de se soumettre aux demandes des fonctionnaires corrompus.
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

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

technology

technologie
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
La technologie avancée redessine les industries.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

théière
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Elle a versé de l'eau chaude dans la théière pour préparer du thé.
C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

transfigurer
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
L'artiste a réussi à transformer de l'argile simple en une belle sculpture.
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

pensées
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
Concentrez vos pensées sur des résultats positifs.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fiduciaire
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Elle a été nommée fiduciaire de la propriété familiale.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

un petit morceau de nourriture délicieuse; un petit morceau intéressant d'information
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Elle a servi de délicieux titbits à la fête.
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.
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

bricoler
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
Il aime bricoler avec des vieilles radios dans son garage.
B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

adolescent
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
He's a teenager who loves sports.
Il est un adolescent qui aime le sport.
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

traditionnellement
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
Le Bangladesh est traditionnellement connu pour son hospitalité.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

affluent
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
L'affluent rejoint la rivière principale près de la ville.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

commerce
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Elle a fait une fortune grâce au commerce en ligne.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

déchirer
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Soyez prudent de ne pas déchirer le papier.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

dedans;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
La boîte contient de nombreux trésors, et dedans réside sa valeur.
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

processus de production de chaleur
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
Les aliments épicés peuvent améliorer la thermogenèse et la combustion des calories.
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.
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

tabou
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
Parler d'argent est considéré comme un tabou dans certaines cultures.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

topaze
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
La couronne de la reine était décorée d'un magnifique topaze bleu.
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.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

de cela
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
Le contrat et toutes les modifications de cela doivent être signés.
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.
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.
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

gazouiller
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
J'ai entendu le doux tweet d'un moineau ce matin.
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

théoriser
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
Les scientifiques théorisent souvent sur les origines de l'univers.
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
L'entreprise maintient des pratiques commerciales transparentes.
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

promouvoir
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
L'entreprise a fait la promotion de son nouveau produit comme un changeur de jeu.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

état du sol (aptitude à cultiver des cultures)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
Le fermier a vérifié l'état du sol avant de planter les graines.
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 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 /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.
B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

tournant; virage; courbe;
Meaning
a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance
Example
The story had an unexpected twist at the end.
L'histoire a eu un tournant inattendu à la fin.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

acte illicite
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
L'entreprise a été reconnue coupable d'interférence illicite avec les contrats.
A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

serré
Meaning
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
Example
The knot was too tight to untie.
Le nœud était trop serré pour le défaire.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

horaire
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
Veuillez vérifier l'horaire du train pour les horaires de départ.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

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

turquoise

turquoise
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
Elle portait un collier avec une magnifique pierre turquoise.
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.
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

leur
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
Leur maison est au coin.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

cuillère à soupe
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Elle a remué la soupe avec une cuillère à soupe.
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.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

triennal
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
Le festival d'art est un événement triennal dans la ville.
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

thèse
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
Elle a passé deux ans à rédiger sa thèse de doctorat.
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

transformer
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
Le bénévolat peut transformer des vies et des communautés.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

rameau
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Elle a cassé une petite branche de l'arbre pour l'utiliser comme bâton.
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.
A2 noun trʌst

trust

confiance
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
Construire la confiance est essentiel pour des relations à long terme.
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.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

abonder
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
La forêt est pleine de faune.
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 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.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

transgresser
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Il s'est excusé après avoir réalisé qu'il avait transgressé les règles de la communauté.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

tâche
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Il a terminé la tâche avant la date limite.
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.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

tambourin
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Elle a secoué le tambourin au rythme de la musique.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

chiffon déchiré
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
Le vieux drapeau était suspendu en morceaux après la tempête.