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B2 noun /θred/

thread

fil
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Elle a utilisé un fil rouge pour coudre le bouton déchiré.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

fondre
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
La glace a commencé à fondre au soleil.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

menaçant; intimidant
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Les nuages sombres semblaient menaçants avant la tempête.
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

établissements temporaires
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
Les établissements temporaires aideront à l'exploration lunaire.
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

transaction
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
Chaque transaction en ligne est enregistrée à des fins de sécurité.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

tangible
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Les avantages de l'exercice sont tangibles et mesurables.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompette
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
Le soldat a joué de la trompette pour signaler les troupes.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

marque déposée
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
Le logo de l'entreprise est sa marque déposée.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

cuillère à soupe
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Elle a remué la soupe avec une cuillère à soupe.
B2 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.
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

troupe
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
La troupe a marché en formation à travers le terrain de parade.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

rameau
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Elle a cassé une petite branche de l'arbre pour l'utiliser comme bâton.
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

taquiner
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
Les enfants se moquent souvent de leurs frères et sœurs plus jeunes de manière ludique.
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

tartelette
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
Elle a servi une tartelette aux pommes délicieuse pour le dessert.
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

technicien
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
Le technicien a réparé l'ordinateur en une heure.
B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

ferme; étroitement
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
Tenez la corde fermement pour ne pas tomber.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

locataire
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
Le propriétaire a rencontré le nouveau locataire pour signer le contrat de location.
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
L'entreprise maintient des pratiques commerciales transparentes.
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

bois
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
La maison a été construite entièrement avec du bois local.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

résiliation
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
La résiliation du contrat a causé une perte financière.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

symbole / jeton
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Elle lui a donné un petit cadeau comme un token de gratitude.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

tranquillité
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Elle a apprécié la tranquillité de la campagne après des années passées en ville.
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.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

menace
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
La tempête représente une menace sérieuse pour les zones côtières.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

caractéristique
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
La patience est une caractéristique importante pour toute personne travaillant avec des enfants.
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

Action de Grâce
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
Nous avons passé le dîner de Thanksgiving avec notre famille.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornade
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
La tornade a détruit plusieurs maisons dans le village
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

stagiaire; apprenti
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
Le stagiaire médical a travaillé de longues heures pour acquérir de l'expérience pratique.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

insipide
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
La soupe était complètement insipide et avait besoin de plus de condiments.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

procès; essai
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Le procès pour meurtre a duré trois semaines au tribunal du comté.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

tropical
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
La forêt amazonienne abrite de nombreuses espèces tropicales.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

timide; craintif
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Elle était trop timide pour parler en public.
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
Son silence en disait plus que des mots.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

territoire
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
Le roi a étendu son territoire.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

thérapeutique
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
La méditation est très thérapeutique pour le bien-être mental.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
La communauté tribale a préservé sa culture pendant des siècles.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

tempo, rythme
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Le groupe a joué la chanson à un tempo plus rapide que d'habitude.
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

péage / dommage
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
L'inondation a causé un lourd dommage au village.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

décollage
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
Le décollage de l'avion a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

proposition / tendre
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
La société a présenté sa démission au conseil.
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

transparence
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
La transparence favorise la confiance dans la gouvernance.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

ennuyeux; fastidieux
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
Le cours était tellement ennuyeux que de nombreux étudiants se sont endormis.
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

triomphe
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
Le roman est considéré comme l'un des plus grands triomphes de Dickens.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

réfléchi
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
Elle a donné une réponse réfléchie à chaque question posée.
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

technologique
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
Les avancées technologiques permettent des projets futuristes.
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

déclencher
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
Le bruit fort a déclenché le système d'alarme.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

replier
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Elle a replié la couverture autour du bébé pour le garder au chaud.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traître
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
L'espion a été étiqueté comme un traître à son pays après avoir été capturé.
B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

têtard
Meaning
the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
Example
The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.
L'étang était rempli de têtards nageant partout.
B2 verb /tæp/

tap

taper
Meaning
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
Example
He tapped on the door to get her attention.
Il a tapé à la porte pour attirer son attention.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolérant
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Il est très tolérant envers les croyances des autres.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

fatigant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
La longue conférence était fatigante et répétitive.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

thym
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Elle a saupoudré du thym sur le poulet rôti.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformationnel
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Les projets transformationnels redéfinissent les progrès.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

terrifier
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Le fort tonnerre a terrifié les enfants.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

étiquette
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Elle a étiqueté ses bagages avant de monter dans l'avion.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

provocateur de réflexion
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
Le film était profondément provocateur de réflexion et a laissé une impression durable.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

stratégies
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
L'équipe a changé ses tactiques pour gagner le match.
B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

économie traditionnelle
Meaning
An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.
Example
Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.
Les tribus pratiquent encore une économie traditionnelle basée sur le troc.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

terminer
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
L'entreprise a décidé de mettre fin à son contrat.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

confiant; qui a ou montre de la confiance
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Elle était trop confiante et croyait tout ce qu'il disait.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

chiffre d'affaires
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
L'entreprise a rapporté un chiffre d'affaires élevé dans son département des ventes.
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

prendre personnellement
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
Ne le prends pas personnellement, il ne voulait pas te contrarier.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

tension
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
La date limite a créé beaucoup de tension au bureau.
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

témoignage; preuve
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
Le témoin a donné un témoignage convaincant pendant le procès.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
La valeur de l'entreprise a augmenté à plus d'un trillion de dollars.
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

traumatisme
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
L'accident lui a laissé un traumatisme émotionnel durable.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

dérangeant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
L'étudiant dérangeant a perturbé la classe encore une fois.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragédie; catastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
Le tremblement de terre a été une tragédie qui a affecté des milliers de familles.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

torse
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
L'artiste a peint le torse du modèle en détail.
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 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

torture
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
Il a été soumis à la torture pendant l'interrogatoire.
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

régions tropicales
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
Le Bangladesh est situé dans les régions tropicales.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermique
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Elle portait une veste thermique pour rester au chaud en hiver.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

trio de trois personnes
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Le trio de jazz a joué magnifiquement lors du concert.
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

tendresse
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
La mère a montré une grande tendresse en s'occupant de son enfant malade.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

fiable
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
C'est un ami digne de confiance qui tient toujours ses promesses.
B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

vol
Meaning
the action or crime of stealing
Example
The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.
Le vol de son portefeuille a été signalé à la police.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

témoigner
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Elle a été appelée à témoigner au tribunal sur l'accident.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

complètement; totalement;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Elle a nettoyé toute la maison minutieusement avant l'arrivée des invités.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

tribu
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
La tribu vivait en harmonie avec la nature.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

stratégie; tactique
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
L'entraîneur a utilisé une nouvelle tactique pour gagner le match.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

opportun; ponctuel
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Son arrivée à temps a sauvé la réunion.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

densément
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
La forêt était densément boisée de grands pins.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terreur; l'utilisation de la violence et de l'intimidation à des fins politiques
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
La forte explosion a rempli tout le monde de terreur.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

gaz toxiques
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Les gaz toxiques des industries contribuent à la pollution de l'air.
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
Le tsunami a dévasté la ville côtière, laissant des milliers de personnes sans abri.
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

seuil, limite
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Une fois que le seuil de la population de parasites est atteint, des mesures doivent être prises.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

terminal, final, maladie terminale
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Il attendait le bus à la terminale centrale.
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

gestion du temps par blocs
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Le time-blocking aide à améliorer la productivité et l'efficacité.
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

sur mesure
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
Il portait un costume sur mesure qui complétait parfaitement sa silhouette.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

trophée
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Elle a fièrement exposé le trophée qu'elle a gagné lors de la compétition.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

épineux; difficile
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Le problème épineux des réductions budgétaires nécessite une réflexion attentive.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

hommage
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Ils ont rendu hommage aux courageux combattants de la liberté.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

cuisse
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Il a ressenti de la douleur dans sa cuisse droite après avoir couru pendant une heure.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

marée
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Les pêcheurs attendaient la marée haute pour lancer leurs bateaux.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendance
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Elle a tendance à arriver en retard aux réunions.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

tissu
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Le Bangladesh est célèbre pour son industrie textile de haute qualité.
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

transformation
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
La littératie numérique conduit à la transformation économique.
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

marcher
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
Ne marche pas sur les fleurs.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

texture
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
Le tissu a une texture douce et lisse.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

toundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Les ours polaires errent à travers la toundra glacée.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

inlassable
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Elle a travaillé sans relâche pour terminer le projet à temps.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

complet, exhaustif
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
Le rapport était complet et bien recherché.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

travailler dur
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Les fermiers toil dans les champs de l'aube jusqu'au crépuscule.
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

trolley
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
Le trolley traverse le centre-ville toutes les quinze minutes.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

épine
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Faites attention aux épines sur le buisson de roses.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

déclencher
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
La pollution de l'air déclenche des maladies chroniques.
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

transmettre
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
L'antenne peut transmettre des signaux sur une longue distance.
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

transmission, envoi
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
La transmission des données sur internet est très rapide.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

typhon
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
Le typhon a causé des inondations graves dans les zones côtières.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

trace
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Elle a tracé le chemin de la rivière sur la carte.
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

taxation
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
La taxation est nécessaire pour financer les services publics.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

truite
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
La truite arc-en-ciel est populaire parmi les pêcheurs sportifs.
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

tentation
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
Il a résisté à la tentation de manger tout le gâteau au chocolat.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

caissier; narrateur
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
Le caissier de la banque a compté l'argent avec soin avant de le remettre.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

émouvant; émotionnel
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
L'histoire émouvante a fait couler des larmes dans les yeux de tous.
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

compromis
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
Il y a toujours un compromis entre le prix et la qualité.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
Il se fâche souvent pour les choses les plus triviales.
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.