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C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

cheval de race pure
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
Le jockey a monté un cheval de race pure rapide dans la course.
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

tentatif; provisoire
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
Nous avons fait des plans provisoires pour nous rencontrer la semaine prochaine.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

escroc
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
L'homme âgé s'est avéré être un escroc rusé qui a trompé tout le monde.
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

timidité
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
Sa timidité l'a empêché de parler pendant la réunion.
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

battre
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Sa tête a commencé à battre après la longue journée.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

parodie
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
Le procès était une parodie de justice.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

trahison
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Il a été accusé de trahison contre l'état.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornade
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
La tornade a détruit plusieurs maisons dans le village.
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

science de la classification
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
La taxonomie moderne aide les scientifiques à organiser et à étudier la biodiversité.
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.
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.
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

tache; marque; corruption ou contamination
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
Le scandale a laissé une tache permanente sur sa réputation.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

renverser
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
Le tremblement de terre a fait tomber l'ancien bâtiment.
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 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

excellente; de première qualité
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
La voiture est en excellent état.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

attributs
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
Le roi est apparu avec tous les attributs de la royauté.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

tangente
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
Le professeur a tracé une tangente au cercle sur le tableau.
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.
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

terrestre
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
Les humains sont des êtres terrestres qui vivent sur la terre.
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

transfusion sanguine
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
Le patient a reçu une transfusion sanguine après l'accident.
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

thématique
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
Le livre est organisé en chapitres thématiques.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

immeuble locatif
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
La famille vivait dans un tenement bondé en ville.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

vélo tandem
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Le couple a apprécié de faire du vélo tandem dans le parc.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

titane
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
L'entreprise a fait des efforts titanesques pour se développer sur de nouveaux marchés.
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

tangentielle
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Ses remarques étaient tangentielles au sujet principal de la discussion.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

trio
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
Le projet a été géré par un trio d'experts.
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

typographie
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
Une bonne typographie améliore la lisibilité d'un site web.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

intrus
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
Le garde de sécurité a attrapé l'intrus escaladant la clôture.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

tanneur
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
Le tanneur a travaillé de longues heures pour produire du cuir de qualité.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

tribunal de justice
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
Le tribunal de justice a commencé les auditions immédiatement.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

susceptible
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Il est très susceptible à propos de sa taille.
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

désordonné
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
L'annonce soudaine a laissé le bureau dans un état complètement désordonné.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

transcendantal
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
La méditation peut mener à des expériences transcendantes.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

trésorier
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
Le trésorier a présenté le rapport financier annuel.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

transitoire
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
La nature transitoire de la célébrité rend sa conservation difficile.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

défendable
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
Son argument était fort et défendable au tribunal.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

théologie
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Elle poursuit un diplôme en théologie à l'université.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

bâche
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Les ouvriers ont utilisé une bâche pour protéger les matériaux de construction de la pluie.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

temporel
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
Le moine a renoncé à ses possessions temporelles pour vivre une vie simple.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

avec des touffes; orné de touffes
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
Le canapé avec des touffes avait l'air élégant dans le salon.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

tempétueux, agité
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Leurs relations tempétueuses oscillaient souvent entre l'amour et la colère.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabond / marcher lourdement
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ils ont marché à travers la forêt avec des bottes épaisses.
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.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tectonique
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Les mouvements tectoniques causent des tremblements de terre et la formation des montagnes.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

tempérance
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
La tempérance est essentielle pour une vie équilibrée.
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

tarif ou impôt sur les importations et exportations
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a imposé des tarifs élevés sur les produits de luxe.
C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

teinte
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
Les murs ont été peints en blanc avec une légère teinte bleue.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

tortueux, complexe
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
La route tortueuse de montagne rendait la conduite très difficile.
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

tapisserie
Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
Le musée a exposé une tapisserie ancienne du XVe siècle.
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

facilitation du commerce
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
La facilitation du commerce stimule la croissance économique.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

couple
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
Le mecanicien a mesure le couple du moteur.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

diatribe
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Le responsable a lancé une diatribe sur la mauvaise performance.
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

transfert
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
Le transfert de connaissances est essentiel dans l'éducation.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

faible / mince
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
La preuve contre lui est assez faible.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

torrent; courant rapide
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
La forte pluie a créé un torrent d'eau dévalant la montagne.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

tempête
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
Les marins ont lutté pour naviguer à travers la tempête furieuse.
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.
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

douleur aiguë
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Il a ressenti une douleur aiguë de culpabilité après avoir menti à son ami.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

pensable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Il est difficile de croire qu'un tel résultat soit même pensable.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

tortueux
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
Le voyage à travers le désert était long et tortueux.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

piquant
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La sauce avait une saveur piquante qui rendait le plat encore plus savoureux.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

banal
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
Le discours était plein de phrases banales.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

trépied
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
Le photographe a posé sa caméra sur un trépied.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

théologique
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Il a écrit un article théologique sur le concept de justice divine.
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

interférer
Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
Les preuves ont été manipulées avant le procès.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

insensible
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Sa remarque insensible a embarrassé tout le monde lors de la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

mandat
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
Pendant son mandat en tant que PDG, l'entreprise s'est étendue à l'échelle mondiale.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

clé en main
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
L'entreprise fournit des solutions clés en main pour les petites entreprises.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

transgression, infraction
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
Le tribunal a pardonné sa première transgression, mais l'a averti de ne pas la répéter.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

représenter
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Son style de leadership incarne la nouvelle culture d'entreprise.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Les signes révélateurs de fatigue étaient visibles sur son visage.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

chose insignifiante ou de peu d'importance
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
Ne vous inquiétez pas d'une broutille comme celle-ci; cela ne vaut pas votre temps.
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

punaise / tactique
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
Elle a utilisé une punaise pour fixer le papier au mur.
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 /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.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

torpille
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
Le sous-marin a lancé un torpille contre le navire ennemi.
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

transpiration
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
La transpiration joue un rôle clé dans le cycle de l'eau et la croissance des plantes.
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

tentateur
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
Le tentateur chuchota de fausses promesses à son oreille.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

tyrannie
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Les gens se sont rebellés contre la tyrannie de leur dirigeant.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

étrangler/contrôler la vitesse
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
Le conducteur a ralenti la voiture en réduisant la puissance du moteur.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

tendu
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
La corde était tendue entre les deux poteaux.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

légèrement ivre
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
Elle se sentait un peu ivre après un seul verre de vin.
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.
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

semi-transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
Elle a placé la fleur dans un vase semi-transparent.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

groupe, troupe de théâtre
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
La troupe de théâtre a joué brillamment sur scène.
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 /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

tourmente
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
Le turmoil politique a conduit à des manifestations de masse.
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 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

contaminé; taché
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
L'approvisionnement en eau a été contaminé par des produits chimiques nuisibles.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

temperé
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Elle a donné une réponse tempérée à la critique.
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.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

attacher
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
Le fermier a attaché la chèvre à un poteau.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

tranquilliser
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Le vétérinaire a dû tranquilliser le tigre avant de le déplacer.
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

pince
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
Il a utilisé la pince pour ramasser le charbon chaud.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarin
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
Le tamarin est couramment utilisé dans la cuisine asiatique et du Moyen-Orient pour sa saveur acide.
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

trachée
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
La trachée est protégée par des anneaux de cartilage qui la maintiennent ouverte.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

turbulence
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
L'avion a connu une turbulence sévère pendant le vol.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

traverser l'océan Atlantique
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
Ils ont pris un vol transatlantique de New York à Londres.
C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

imbécile; se moquer
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
Example
Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.
Ne sois pas un imbécile et écoute attentivement.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

témoignage
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
Le professeur a écrit un témoignage élogieux pour son ancienne élève.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

transcrire
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
La secrétaire a transcrit les procès-verbaux de la réunion.
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 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

petite tour sur le sommet d'une tour ou d'un bâtiment plus grand
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Le château était gardé par des soldats postés dans la tourelle.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

témoignages, lettres de recommandation
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Des témoignages positifs peuvent améliorer la réputation d'une entreprise.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

traverser
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Ils ont traversé le désert à dos de chameau.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

vaciller
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
Le verre a commencé à vaciller sur le bord de la table.
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.
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.