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C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

théosophie
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
La théosophie a attiré des personnes intéressées par le mysticisme et la croissance spirituelle.
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

comment
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
Comment résolvez-vous ce problème?
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intolérance
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Le leader a été critiqué pour son intolérance envers les autres religions.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

ascendant, dominant
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Elle est une leader ascendante dans le parti politique.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

réconciliable
Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
Leurs différences sont réconciliables grâce à une communication honnête.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

ciliée
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
Les cellules ciliées dans le tractus respiratoire aident à déplacer le mucus hors des poumons.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

demi-cercle
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Les élèves se sont assis en demi-cercle autour du professeur.
C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

vente
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
La vente aux enchères était une vente formelle des actifs de la propriété.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

sangsue de cheval
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
Le vétérinaire a expliqué que la sangsue de cheval était couramment utilisée pour traiter les chevaux.
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

culture
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
Apprendre différentes cultures nous aide à comprendre et à apprécier la diversité.
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

Un phénomène océanographique impliquant le mouvement de l'eau dense, froide et riche en nutriments vers la surface de l'océan.
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
L'upwelling apporte des nutriments à la surface de l'océan.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

illuminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
De nombreuses théories du complot impliquent les Illuminati comme un groupe secret contrôlant le monde.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

exubérant
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Les enfants étaient exubérants après avoir gagné le jeu.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

amicalement
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
Le divorce a été réglé amicalement entre les deux parties.
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

bébé
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
Le bébé dort paisiblement dans le berceau.
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

ronflement bruyant
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
La respiration stertoreuse du patient a alarmé les infirmières.
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

radeau
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
Ils ont construit un radeau pour traverser la rivière.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

ferme; déterminé; inébranlable
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Elle est restée ferme dans son engagement à aider les pauvres.
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

relatif à l'horticulture
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
Elle a étudié la science horticole à l'université.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

détermination
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Sa détermination à réussir était inébranlable.
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

distraction
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
La distraction pendant l'étude peut nuire à l'apprentissage.
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

témoigner
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
Je peux témoigner de son honnêteté.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

abattu
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Il avait l'air abattu après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

médicament contenant de l'opium
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Les médecins prescrivaient autrefois le paregoric pour traiter la diarrhée chez les enfants.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

carillon
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
Les cloches du carillon ont résonné à travers la place de la ville.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

idolâtre
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
La tribu ancienne était connue pour ses pratiques idolâtres.
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

araignée
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
L'araignée a attrapé une mouche dans sa toile.
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

oindre, consacrer
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
Le prêtre a oint le roi avec de l'huile sainte.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

bringé
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
L'agriculteur possédait une vache bringée avec des rayures distinctes.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

modéré
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Elle a modéré le débat animé entre les candidats.
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

adresse
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
Son adresse dans les négociations a assuré l’accord.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

le vôtre
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
Example
This pen is yours.
Ce stylo est le vôtre.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

gardien; tuteur
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
Après la mort de ses parents, son oncle est devenu son tuteur légal et a pris soin d'elle.
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

clôture
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
Ils ont construit une clôture autour du jardin.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

moustiquaire
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
Nous utilisons un moustiquaire pour nous protéger des piqûres d'insectes.
C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

coalescence, fusion
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
La coalescence de différentes cultures crée de la diversité.
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 /səˈplænt/

supplant

supplanter
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Les plateformes numériques ont supplanté les journaux traditionnels.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

intolérable
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
Le bruit du chantier était intolérable.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobile
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Certaines bactéries sont mobiles et peuvent nager vers les nutriments.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

légendaire
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
Le musicien légendaire s'est produit devant un stade bondé.
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.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

obstruer
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
Le tuyau était obstrué par des dépôts minéraux.
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

tâtonner
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
Il a dabblé dans la peinture pendant ses années universitaires.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

flatter
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Il a flatté les responsables pour obtenir leur soutien.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

précieux; important
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
Le tableau est très précieux et vaut des millions.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

contigu
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Les deux maisons contiguës ont partagé un mur.
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

pare-chocs
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
Le fender de la voiture a été enfoncé dans l'accident.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

lune
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
La pleine lune brille intensément dans le ciel nocturne
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

bataille
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
Les soldats se sont préparés pour la bataille finale.
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

mouvement
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
Marcher est la forme la plus courante de locomotion humaine.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

adulation excessive
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
La chanteuse a apprécié l'adulation de ses fans.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

désolé
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
L'avenir semblait désolé après la récession économique.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brusque
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Sa réponse brusque a mis fin à la conversation.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

catastrophe naturelle
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
La ville côtière a été dévastée par une catastrophe naturelle.
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

un exemple parfait d'une qualité ou d'un type particulier; la meilleure représentation de quelque chose
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
Elle est l'épitomé de la grâce et de la gentillesse.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

invalider
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
La nouvelle preuve pourrait invalider la décision précédente.
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

fragile
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
L'homme âgé était trop fragile pour marcher sans aide.
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

fonctionnaire
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
Le fonctionnaire mineur était responsable du dépôt des rapports.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

hilarité
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
Le film a causé une grande hilarité parmi le public.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

prétendre
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
Le document prétend être un rapport officiel du gouvernement.
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

court; bref
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
La réunion était très courte, ne durant que dix minutes.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

mère patrie; pays d'origine
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Il parlait toujours avec affection de sa patrie.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

exclusion
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
La politique a conduit à l'exclusion de certains groupes.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

colonnade
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Les visiteurs ont admiré la grande colonnade à l'entrée du temple.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

à l'intérieur
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Elle est entrée dans la pièce silencieusement.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

ridiculiser
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Les critiques ont ridiculisé le nouveau film pour son mauvais scénario.
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

sage
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
Le professeur a donné une réponse sage à la question complexe.
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

gallon
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Il a acheté un gallon de lait.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

complet; absolu; transparent; très raide
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
C'était une chance pure que nous ayons trouvé l'endroit.
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

éclatant / évident
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
Il y avait une erreur évidente dans le rapport.
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

savoir
Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
Je sais la réponse à cette question.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

insignifiant, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Il se plaignait des détails triviaux du contrat.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

sporadique
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
La région a connu des averses sporadiques tout au long de la semaine.
A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

arriver
Meaning
to occur or take place; to come about by chance
Example
What happened at the meeting yesterday?
Qu'est-ce qui est arrivé à la réunion hier ?
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

crépuscule
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
Nous avons marché sur la plage au crépuscule.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

littéraire
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Elle est une figure bien connue dans le monde littéraire.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

coucher du soleil
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Le coucher du soleil romantique a peint le ciel de couleurs dorées.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

incursion
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
L'armée a repoussé l'incursion ennemie à la frontière.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

ornithologue
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
L'ornithologue a passé des années à étudier les oiseaux migrateurs.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intense
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Elle a ressenti une douleur intense après l'accident.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

bon marché; abordable; économique
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Ce restaurant propose des repas délicieux et bon marché pour les étudiants.
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

flirt; aventure; liaison éphémère
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
Son flirt avec la photographie n'a duré que quelques mois avant qu'il perde de l'intérêt.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

trinité
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
L'exposition du musée s'est concentrée sur une trinité de thèmes : mémoire, identité et pouvoir.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

élégant; lisse; raffiné; avec beauté de mouvement ou de comportement
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
La danseuse s'est déplacée avec une élégance gracieuse.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

adhérence
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
Le respect des règles est crucial dans toute organisation.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

fleur de sabot de cheval
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
La plante de fleur de sabot de cheval pousse sauvagement dans de nombreuses prairies et est souvent la première à fleurir au printemps.
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

clown; un artiste comique, surtout un dans un cirque, portant un costume traditionnel et du maquillage exagéré
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
Les enfants ont ri aux éclats des bêtises du clown drôle.
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

tordre
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
Elle tordit son visage de douleur après la blessure.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

convaincre
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Elle l'a convaincu de assister à la réunion.
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

surprise
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
Son arrivée a été une agréable surprise.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

énergie éolienne
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
L'énergie éolienne est exploitée dans la ville de Masdar.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

peu exposé, négligé
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
La photo était sous-exposée et paraissait trop sombre.
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 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

complet; entier; non divisé
Meaning
complete; whole; not divided or in parts
Example
She read the entire book in one sitting.
Elle a lu tout le livre en une seule fois.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

madonna (Vierge Marie)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
La peinture de la Renaissance dépeint une Madonna tenant l'enfant Jésus.
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

prédisposition
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
Les facteurs génétiques peuvent influencer la prédisposition d'une personne aux maladies.
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

précipitant
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
Le chimiste a ajouté un précipitant à la solution pour observer la réaction.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

meurtrier
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
Le meurtrier a été capturé par la police en quelques heures.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

effet de serre
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
L'effet de serre augmente les températures mondiales.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

microcosme
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
La petite ville est un microcosme de toute la nation.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

intransigeant, inflexible
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Il était intransigeant dans sa demande d'excuses complètes.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

jardin
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Elle a passé sa matinée à s'occuper des roses dans son beau jardin.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

incapable
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Il était incapable d'assister à la réunion.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

aspirant; potentiel;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
L'acteur aspirant répétait ses répliques tous les jours.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

réciproque; mutuel; partagé également entre les deux parties;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
Les deux pays ont un accord commercial réciproque.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

conduit / moyen
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
Le câble a été placé dans un conduit protecteur.
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

personne célèbre
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
La célébrité était entourée de fans à l'aéroport.
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

victime
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
La victime a été emmenée à l'hôpital immédiatement.
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

maladie virale affectant les animaux, en particulier les chiens
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
Le chien a été diagnostiqué avec la distemper et avait besoin de soins immédiats.
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 /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

long
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
La réunion a été longue, durant plus de trois heures.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

ivrogne
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
Il est entré dans la pièce complètement ivre.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

poisson plat
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Les poissons plats comme la sole et la limande sont excellents pour le grill.
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 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

malade; atteint par une maladie
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
L'arbre malade a dû être retiré du jardin.
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

amphibie
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
Le véhicule amphibie peut voyager à la fois sur terre et dans l'eau.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

calomnie
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
Le politicien a poursuivi le journal pour calomnie.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

mentir
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Il a été attrapé en train de mentir sur ses notes.