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B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

après cela
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Il est parti au Canada et après cela, il a commencé une nouvelle vie.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

résonnant
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
La voix résonnante du conférencier remplissait la salle.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

confort; commodité
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
Le canapé doux a apporté un grand confort après une longue journée de travail.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

threnodie, chant funèbre
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
Le poète a composé une threnodie émouvante pour les soldats tombés.
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

gouvernante
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
La jeune fille était accompagnée par une duéna pendant le festival.
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

mal eleve
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

cinquante
Meaning
the number 50
Example
The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.
Le stade peut accueillir cinquante mille personnes.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

scène
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
L'acteur est monté sur scène pour prononcer son discours.
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

caresser
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
Elle caressait doucement le chaton dans ses bras.
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

révolté
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
Le jeune révolté a refusé de suivre les règles de l'école.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

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

lookout

surveillance, vigie
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Le garde faisait attention à tout comportement suspect.
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

biaisé
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
Le juge a été accusé d'être biaisé contre le défendeur.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

promouvoir
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Promouvoir l'éducation pratique assure le développement des compétences.
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.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

isobare
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
Le météorologue a expliqué comment les isobares indiquent la vitesse et la direction du vent.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

syncopé
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
Le morceau de jazz avait un rythme syncopé qui a énergisé la foule.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

ralentir ou être en retard
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
L'ordinateur ancien a tendance à ralentir lorsqu'il exécute de nouveaux logiciels.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasoir
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
Il s'est rasé la barbe avec un rasoir tranchant.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

rumeur; commérage; nouvelle
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
Il y a une rumeur selon laquelle l'entreprise fermera le mois prochain.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolérant
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Il est intolérant à toute opinion différente de la sienne.
C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

Myrte crêpe de la reine
Meaning
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
Example
The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.
Le myrte crêpe de la reine a fleuri magnifiquement dans le jardin avec ses fleurs violettes.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

abîmer
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
La rayure abîmera la beauté de la peinture.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restauration
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
La restauration de la forêt a commencé après des décennies de négligence.
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

séditieux
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
L'activiste a distribué des tracts séditieux parmi la foule.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

en développement
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Elle développe de nouvelles compétences en programmation.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

expédié
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Une équipe a été expédiée rapidement.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

épuisant; ennuyeux et fatiguant
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
Le voyage épuisant a duré douze heures.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

passoire
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Elle a utilisé une passoire pour filtrer les pâtes.
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

initié
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
Le projet a été initié pour améliorer la biodiversité marine.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

méchanceté gratuite
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Sa méchanceté gratuite a choqué tout le monde à la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

alcool fort
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
Le magasin vend à la fois de la bière et de l'alcool fort.
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

post-scriptum
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
Elle a ajouté une brève post-scriptum pour le remercier à nouveau.
A2 noun /væn/

van

fourgonnette
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
La fourgonnette de livraison s'est arrêtée devant notre maison.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

compléter ou perfectionner quelque chose avec une grande habileté
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
C'est un artiste consommé avec des années d'expérience.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

s'approcher / traiter avec
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
Le professeur s'est approché de l'élève pour offrir de l'aide.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

triplé
Meaning
One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.
Example
The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.
La famille a été surprise d'avoir des triplés au lieu de jumeaux.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

tumulte
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
La manifestation a créé un tumulte sur la place de la ville.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

salutation; expression de bons vœux
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
La lettre a commencé par une salutation formelle.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

corporel
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Il a subi des blessures corporelles dans l'accident.
B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

émeraude
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
Le collier en émeraudes scintillait sous la lumière du soleil.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

cajoler
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Elle a réussi à cajoler son amie pour qu'elle se joigne au voyage.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

imposition; charge; demande injuste
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
L'imposition de nouvelles taxes sans consultation a profondément enragé les citoyens.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

côté
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
Le magasin est du côté de la route.
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

sans rapport; non lié
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
Les deux incidents étaient complètement sans rapport entre eux.
B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

narration
Meaning
The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.
Example
The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.
La narration du film a été faite par un acteur célèbre.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

en attendant
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
La nourriture sera prête dans une heure ; en attendant, nous pouvons regarder la télévision.
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

détourner
Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
Le comptable a été arrêté pour avoir détourné des fonds de l'entreprise.
A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

crayon
Meaning
an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
Example
He drew a picture with a pencil.
Il a dessiné un dessin avec un crayon.
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

bol
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
Elle a servi la soupe dans un grand bol en céramique.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

fleur de baume
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Les fleurs de baume du jardin ont fleuri magnifiquement dans des nuances de rose et de violet.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

pente
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
Le cycliste a eu du mal à monter la pente raide de la colline.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

politique
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
La politique implique souvent de prendre des décisions difficiles.
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

cinétique
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
L'énergie cinétique augmente à mesure que l'objet se déplace plus vite.
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

lui-même
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
Il a réparé la voiture lui-même.
C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

fauteuil
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
Il s'est détendu dans son fauteuil préféré après le travail.
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

indépendant
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
Une institution indépendante garantit la transparence dans la gouvernance.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organiser
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Le professeur a organisé les élèves pour la sortie scolaire.
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

financier
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
Le financier a conseillé l'entreprise sur ses investissements.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

potier
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
Le potier a façonné l'argile sur la roue tournante.
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

interagir
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
Les étudiants interagissent avec les enseignants pendant les discussions en classe.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

reconnaissance
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Il a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa candidature.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

litige
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Le litige a accusé le régime de violations des droits de l'homme.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

langue maternelle
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Les enfants apprennent mieux dans leur langue maternelle.
C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

gros livre
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
Elle a passé l'après-midi à lire un vieux gros livre sur l'histoire médiévale.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

mauvais comportement
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
L'enseignant a puni l'étudiant pour son mauvais comportement.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

recruter
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
L'entreprise essaie de recruter plus d'ingénieurs logiciels.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

doux; tendre; silencieux
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
L'oreiller est très doux et confortable.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilité
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
Sa sensibilité artistique lui a permis d'apprécier les détails fins des peintures.
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

détaillé
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
Le rapport a fourni une analyse détaillée de la situation.
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

humour
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
Son sens de l'humour allège toujours l'atmosphère.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

inclusif
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
La croissance inclusive bénéficie à toutes les sections de la société.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

personne pédante
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
Le professeur a été critiqué comme un pédant qui se concentrait trop sur des détails triviaux.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

rhétorique
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Il a posé une question rhétorique pendant le débat.
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

dilapidation
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
Le vieux temple était dans un état de dilapidation.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

foulard
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
Elle portait un foulard rouge sur la tête.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

volière
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
Le zoo a construit une nouvelle volière pour les perroquets exotiques.
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

adversarial
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
Les deux entreprises ont une relation conflictuelle sur le marché.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

exhiber
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
Le musée exposera des artefacts anciens.
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

prodigalité
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
Sa prodigalité avec l'argent l'a laissé en faillite.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorisme
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
Le gouvernement a renforcé les mesures de sécurité pour prévenir le terrorisme.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

une personne occupant une position subordonnée; dans l'armée, un officier subalterne
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
Le subalterne était responsable de la direction d'un petit peloton de soldats.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

limitation
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
La limitation des données affecte les décisions politiques.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

mouvements
Meaning
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
Freedom movements paved the way for independence.
Les mouvements de liberté ont ouvert la voie à l'indépendance.
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

cadre de lit
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
Le cadre en bois du lit était très solide.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

inapproprié; inapte
Meaning
not suitable; inappropriate; unfit
Example
His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.
Son commentaire était inapproprié pour la réunion formelle.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

spectral
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
Le vieux manoir avait une atmosphère spectrale la nuit.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

séparément
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Ils ont décidé de voyager séparément à la conférence.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

intransigeance
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Les négociations ont échoué en raison de l'intransigeance des deux parties.
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

le bouton arrondi sur le pommeau d'une épée ou d'une selle
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
Il saisit fermement l'épée par le pommel.
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

progression
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
La progression dans la technologie favorise l'innovation.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

divisible
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
Le bien était divisible entre les héritiers.
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 /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

livre de prières
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Le moine a lu du livre de prières pendant les prières du matin.
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

propager
Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
Les scientifiques travaillent à propager les espèces en captivité.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

survie
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
La survie dans la nature peut être une expérience difficile.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

polluants
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Les polluants contribuent à la dégradation de l'environnement.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

déranger
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
S'il vous plaît, ne me dérangez pas pendant que j'étudie.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

barteur
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
Le barteur a échangé des fruits contre des pots.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

productivité
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
L'irrigation améliorée stimule la productivité.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Le réalisateur a enfin sorti le troisième film pour compléter la trilogie de science-fiction.
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

facturer/accuser
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
Le magasin prélève un supplément pour la livraison à domicile.
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

volonté
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
Elle a quitté le travail de son propre gré.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

consul / ambassadeur
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
Le consul a aidé les voyageurs qui ont perdu leurs passeports.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

brutalement
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Les prisonniers ont été traités brutalement par les gardes.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Le livre était rempli de remarques élogieuses sur l'auteur.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

corrompu
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Le politicien a été accusé de pratiques corrompues.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

tremblant / faible
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
Le professeur doddering avait du mal à monter les escaliers.
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

humilier
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
Il a été humilié par son échec public.
C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

optimisation du rendement
Meaning
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
Example
Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.
Les techniques d'optimisation du rendement peuvent améliorer considérablement la production de cultures.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

assiéger, harceler
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
Le village était assiégé par des inondations constantes.
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

rongeur
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
Le fermier a posé des pièges pour attraper les rongeurs dans sa grange.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

délier
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
La nouvelle loi libérera les petites entreprises des régulations excessives.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

boisson
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Voulez-vous une boisson chaude ou froide avec votre repas?
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

étiologie
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
Les médecins étudient l'étiologie du nouveau virus.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

relatif à la pêche
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
Il a une connaissance approfondie des techniques piscatoires et des espèces de poissons.
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

se marier
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
Ils ont décidé de se marier lors d'une petite cérémonie à la plage.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

matériel informatique
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
L'entreprise a mis à jour son matériel informatique pour améliorer les performances.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

endroit
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
Le site de construction est prêt pour la prochaine phase du projet.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

glacier
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
Le glacier fond lentement à cause du changement climatique.
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

ruche; endroit plein d'activité
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
Le jardin bourdonnait d'activité tandis que les abeilles volaient en aller-retour de leur ruche.