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B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

thérapeute
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
Le thérapeute l'a aidé à surmonter son anxiété.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

ressemblance; similitude
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
Le portrait montre une forte ressemblance avec sa grand-mère.
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

bonheur
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

magnifique; beau; charmant;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
Elle a une voix magnifique qui captive tout le monde.
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

discussions
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
Les discussions favorisent la collaboration.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

partisan du Pape
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
Le débat a mis en lumière la position ultramontaine dans la politique ecclésiastique.
A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

tour; tromperie; astuce;
Meaning
a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment
Example
The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.
Le magicien a exécuté un incroyable tour de cartes qui a trompé tout le monde.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

rejet
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Son rejet de l'offre a surpris tout le monde.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

gingembre
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
Le chef a ajouté du gingembre frais dans le sauté pour en rehausser la saveur et l'arôme.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

signal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
L'acteur a attendu son signal avant d'entrer sur scène.
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

classifié
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
Le rapport contient des informations classifiées.
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

narcissisme
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
Son narcissisme excessif lui rendait difficile d'éprouver de l'empathie envers les autres.
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

solliciter
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
La charité sollicite des dons pour les victimes des inondations.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

un mot ou une phrase formée en réarrangeant les lettres d'un autre mot ou phrase.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
Le mot 'listen' est un anagramme de 'silent'.
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

vaste; immense; étendu
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
L'océan vaste s'étendait à perte de vue jusqu'à l'horizon.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hyperboréen
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
Les explorateurs se sont préparés pour le climat hyperboréen de l'Arctique.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

dispersé; éparpillé;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Des averses éparses sont attendues tout au long de la journée.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

esperluette
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Utilisez une esperluette au lieu d'écrire le mot 'et' dans le nom de l'entreprise.
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

bouffon; comique
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
Le bouffon de la cour divertissait le roi avec des remarques pleines d'esprit et des tours amusants.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

déconseillé
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
Il serait déconseillé d'investir sans une recherche appropriée.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

augmenter
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
L'entreprise prévoit d'augmenter sa main-d'œuvre.
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

instantanément
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
Il a répondu instantanément au message.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

réprimer
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Les autorités doivent réprimer les activités criminelles dans les campus.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

se moquer de
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Les étudiants se sont moqués de son accent pendant le cours.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

t-shirt
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
Elle a acheté un nouveau t-shirt pour les vacances d'été.
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

dévotion; fidélité; enthousiasme
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
Sa dévotion à aider les autres a fait d'elle une figure bien-aimée dans la communauté.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeille mâle
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Les abeilles drones ne collectent pas de miel comme les abeilles ouvrières.
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

un terme doux ou indirect utilisé à la place de celui considéré trop direct ou dur
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
L'expression 'passé de l'autre côté' est un euphémisme pour 'mort'.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

dicton
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
Le dictum du juge a clarifié le principe de l'égalité devant la loi.
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

relatif au cœur et aux vaisseaux sanguins
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
L'exercice régulier améliore la santé cardiovasculaire.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

n'importe quoi
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Tu peux me demander n'importe quoi sur le projet.
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

femme
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
Elle est la femme de l'écrivain célèbre.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

division
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
L'entreprise a une division séparée pour la recherche et le développement.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

trop stimule
Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Des esprits trop stimulés peuvent conduire à l'épuisement professionnel et à une diminution de la productivité.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

forme métaphorique
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
Le poète a introduit une métaphorme pour mélanger l'imagerie avec la structure.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

irresponsable
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
C'était irresponsable de sa part de partir sans prévenir personne.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

période de deux mois
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Le programme académique est divisé en six bimestres.
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

hallucination; perception de quelque chose qui n'est pas présent
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
Le patient a fait l'expérience de visions d'hallucinations comme effet secondaire du médicament.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

renverser / annuler une décision
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
Le tribunal a décidé d'annuler la décision précédente.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurier
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
L'aventurier a voyagé profondément dans la jungle à la recherche de ruines anciennes.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

seul
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
Il est la seule personne qui connaît le secret.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

précéder
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Une brève introduction précède chaque chapitre.
A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

chemise
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons
Example
He wore a white shirt to the office.
Il portait une chemise blanche au bureau.
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

amant
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
Elle retrouvait son amant au café chaque soir.
B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

équivalent; égal
Meaning
equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result
Example
This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.
Ce montant est équivalent à dix dollars.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

pertinence
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
La pertinence de l'information était claire pour tout le monde.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

débat
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
Le débat politique a duré trois heures avec des arguments passionnés.
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

une entrée violente soudaine; une invasion ou une incursion; une explosion ou une éruption soudaine
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
L'irruption de l'armée dans le territoire ennemi a pris les forces adverses complètement au dépourvu.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

impénétrable
Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
La forêt dense était presque impénétrable.
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

approuvant
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
Le professeur a hoché la tête d'un air approbateur après avoir lu la dissertation.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

demandeur
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
Le demandeur a déposé une plainte contre l'entreprise.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

forme; apparence
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné une forme circulaire parfaite sur la toile.
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.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

scorpion
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
Le scorpion s'est caché sous la roche pendant la journée.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

graines de carvi
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
Le pain était parfumé aux graines de carvi.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

poitrine
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Elle a gardé le secret près de sa poitrine.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

homicide
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
Le détective a été chargé d'enquêter sur l'homicide survenu au centre-ville la nuit dernière.
C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

gâcher
Meaning
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
Example
The celebration was marred by bad weather.
La célébration a été gâchée par le mauvais temps.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

hégémonie
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
L'empire a maintenu sa hégémonie sur les états voisins.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

mettre en danger
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Son comportement imprudent pourrait mettre en danger sa carrière.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

hypocrite
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Il est hypocrite de prêcher l'honnêteté tout en mentant soi-même.
B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

joyeusement
Meaning
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
Example
She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
Elle a salué tout le monde joyeusement malgré la longue journée.
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

abroger
Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'abroger la loi obsolète.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

cancro
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
L'arbre était infecté par un chancre qui endommagait son écorce.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

mace / sceptre
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
Le garde portait un mace comme symbole d'autorité.
C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

amplification
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
Le microphone permet l’amplification de la voix du locuteur.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

désir ardent
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Elle avait un désir ardent de chocolat tard dans la nuit.
B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

bonheur
Meaning
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
Example
Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

blues
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Écouter de la musique blues le calme toujours.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

blanc; pur
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Elle portait une belle robe blanche au mariage.
A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

qualité
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
L'assurance qualité est essentielle dans l'éducation médicale.
B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

évitement
Meaning
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
Example
Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.
L’évitement des conversations difficiles peut créer de plus grands problèmes plus tard.
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

phonétique
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
Le professeur a enseigné aux élèves l'orthographe phonétique des mots difficiles.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

nubile
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
Le village célébrait le festival avec ses jeunes filles nubiles dansant.
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

conditionnel; sous condition
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
L'offre d'emploi est conditionnelle à la réussite de la vérification des antécédents.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

approximatif
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
Le coût est approximatif et peut changer plus tard.
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

crier fort
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
La vocifération des manifestants a rempli les rues.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

réfractaire
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
Le réfractaire s'est opposé à la nouvelle loi.
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

groupe
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
Les étudiants ont formé un groupe d'étude.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

excursion; voyage court
Meaning
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Example
The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.
L'école a organisé une excursion au musée des sciences pour tous les élèves.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

affectueux; attentionné; montrant de l'amour et de la chaleur
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Elle est une mère aimante qui se soucie profondément de ses enfants.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

microscopie
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
La microscopie a révélé la structure des cellules.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

traître
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
Pendant la guerre, il a été étiqueté comme un quisling pour avoir aidé les envahisseurs.
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

célèbre
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
Cette région est célèbre pour son héritage unique.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

golfe
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
Le golfe Persique est une voie navigable importante pour le transport international de marchandises et de pétrole.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

chien bâtard
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
Le chien errant était un chien bâtard amical.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

lointain
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Nous pouvions voir une montagne lointaine à l'horizon.
B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

blesser
Meaning
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Il s'est blessé à la jambe en jouant au football.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

psychologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
La psychologie nous aide à comprendre comment les gens pensent et agissent.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

inculper
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
Le suspect a été inculpé devant le juge ce matin.
C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

transfert
Meaning
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
Example
The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.
Le transferrer est responsable de s'assurer que la propriété est transférée légalement.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

minuscule
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
L'erreur était si minuscule que personne ne l'a remarquée.
C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

scrupules
Meaning
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
Example
He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.
Il avait de sérieuses inquiétudes à propos d'accepter l'offre.
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

créature volante
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
Les oiseaux, les chauves-souris et les insectes sont des exemples de créatures volantes.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

emblème
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
La colombe est un emblème de la paix.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

professeur émérite
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
Il est professeur émérite à l'université.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

examen minutieux
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
La nouvelle loi est sous examen minutieux par le corps législatif.
A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

main
Meaning
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
Example
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Il a levé la main pour poser une question.
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

saisir / avare
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
L'enfant saisissait fermement la main de sa mère.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

dur; rugueux; cruel; sévère
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
Le professeur a donné des critiques sévères sur mon travail.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

pédagogie
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
La pédagogie moderne se concentre sur l'apprentissage centré sur l'étudiant.
A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

totalement
Meaning
completely; entirely; absolutely
Example
I totally agree with your opinion.
Je suis totalement d'accord avec ton opinion.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

solubilité
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
La solubilité du sel dans l'eau est élevée.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

sans équivoque
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
Elle a donné une réponse sans équivoque à la question.
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

libérer
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
Le prisonnier a été libéré après dix ans.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

disponibilité rapide et joyeuse
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Il a accepté le défi avec alacrité.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

resplendissant
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
La mariée semblait resplendissante dans sa robe de mariée.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

barbe olive
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
La barbe olive se trouve couramment dans les rivières d’Asie du Sud.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

délibérément
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Il a délibérément retenu des informations à la police.
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

économiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
L'entreprise essaie de fonctionner de manière plus économique cette année.
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

affamé
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
Après la longue randonnée, elle était affamée et a mangé rapidement.
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

livre de série B
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
Le roman a été rejeté par les critiques comme un simple livre de série B.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

acquérir
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Ils ont réussi à se procurer suffisamment de fournitures pour l'expédition.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Iliade
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Les étudiants ont étudié l'Iliade pour comprendre la mythologie grecque et l'héroïsme.
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

gestion
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
Sa gestion de la situation était impressionnante.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

bûcher funéraire
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Les villageois ont construit un bûcher pour honorer le défunt.
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

de manière attrayante
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
La pièce était décorée de manière attrayante avec des lumières douces et des plantes.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

précipitation; hâte
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
Dans sa précipitation pour attraper le train, il oublia de prendre son porte-monnaie de la table.
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

octogone
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
Le panneau stop a la forme d'un octogone.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

vindicatif
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
Il est devenu vindicatif après avoir été trahi par son ami.