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B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

menacer
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
Les nuages de tempête menacent d'apporter de fortes pluies ce soir.
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

caractéristiques adaptatives
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
Les caractéristiques adaptatives des plantes les aident à pousser en hiver.
C2 verb /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

vomir, déverser
Meaning
to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly
Example
The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.
Le tuyau cassé a déversé de l'eau sur tout le sol.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

traître
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
Il a été qualifié de traître après avoir rejoint le parti politique rival.
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

épaiss; gros;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
Le livre a des pages épaisses et une couverture lourde.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

direct
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Elle a été directe dans sa critique de la politique.
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

tapis
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Veuillez essuyer vos pieds sur le tapis avant d'entrer.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

bienveillant, généreux, compatissant
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Sa nature bienveillante l'a rendu très aimé.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

gerbe de blé
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
Le fermier portait une gerbe de blé sur son épaule.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

voler avec des ailes
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
L'oiseau vole dans le ciel.
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

harceler, attaquer
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
L'armée a harcelé l'ennemi avec des raids soudains.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

étendre
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
L'entreprise prévoit d'étendre ses opérations dans de nouveaux marchés.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

couloir
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Les enfants ont laissé leurs chaussures dans le couloir.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

migration
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
La migration annuelle des oiseaux est un événement naturel fascinant.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

abattu
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
Après avoir perdu le match, l'équipe semblait abattue.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moraliser
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Il a tendance à moraliser sur les choix des autres.
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

appartement
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
Elle a loué un appartement dans le centre-ville.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

ironique
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Son ton ironique a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

souhaiter
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Je souhaite pouvoir voler comme un oiseau.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

nourrir
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Les bons livres nourrissent l'esprit.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

ondulant
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Elle marcha à travers les rideaux ondulants.
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

suggestif
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
Le tableau était très suggestif et a provoqué beaucoup de débats.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Le python s'enroula autour de sa proie fermement.
C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

maintenir quelque chose en fonctionnement continu ou le conserver pendant longtemps
Meaning
To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.
Example
The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
Les médias peuvent parfois perpétuer des stéréotypes nuisibles.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

particule
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Une particule de poussière flottait dans la lumière du soleil.
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

archipel
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
L'Indonésie est un archipel avec des milliers d'îles.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

réglementaire
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
Le gouvernement applique des politiques réglementaires pour la stabilité financière.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

alléger; éclaircir
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Une blague peut alléger l’atmosphère d’une réunion tendue.
A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

connu
Meaning
recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged
Example
He is a well-known actor in the country.
Il est un acteur bien connu dans le pays.
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

communiquer
Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
Ils ont utilisé des gestes pour communiquer à travers la pièce bruyante.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

imprudent
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
Il serait imprudent de les critiquer ouvertement.
C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

disjonction
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
Il existe une claire disjonction entre la théorie et la pratique.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

tranquillité
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Il a apprécié la tranquillité de la campagne.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

en forme d'arbre
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
Le corail a une structure dendroïde.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

continent
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
La partie continentale de l'Australie abrite la majorite de sa population.
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

extirper
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
Le gouvernement a lancé un programme pour extirper la corruption des bureaux publics.
A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

je
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
Example
I am learning English every day.
Je suis en train d'apprendre l'anglais tous les jours.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

enfreindre
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Copier ce logiciel sans permission enfreindra les lois sur le droit d'auteur.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

emprisonner
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Le juge a emprisonné le criminel pour cinq ans.
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

protestant
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther a été une figure clé dans la Réforme protestante.
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

médicament
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour son mal de tête.
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

or ou argent en vrac
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
La banque conserve de l'or en vrac dans ses coffres.
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

droit
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
Tout le monde a le droit à la liberté d'expression.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

négligé
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Il est entré dans la pièce avec une apparence négligée après avoir dormi sur le canapé.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

s'accroupir
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
Le chat s'est accroupi avant de sauter sur sa proie.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

détériore
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
La qualité de l'air se détériore en raison de la pollution.
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

libraire
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
Le libraire a recommandé un excellent roman pour ma lecture d'été.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

théorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
La théorie de la relativité d'Einstein a révolutionné la physique.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

mouvement
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
Le mouvement visait à garantir l'égalité des droits.
C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/

Therewith

avec cela;
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
Il m'a remis le contrat et le stylo avec cela.
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

dénoter
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
Un drapeau rouge dénote un danger.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

relatif aux arbres
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
Les singes sont des animaux arboricoles qui passent la majeure partie de leur temps dans les arbres.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

ridiculisable
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Son excuse était si faible qu'elle était manifestement ridiculisable.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

tutelle
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Elle a étudié la peinture sous la tutelle d'un artiste célèbre.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

apaiser / satisfaire
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Le manager a essayé d'apaiser le client en colère.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

renforcer
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Le professeur a utilisé des exemples pour renforcer la leçon.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politique
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
L'agenda politique incluait l'autonomie.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

explicitement
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Les instructions ont été écrites explicitement pour éviter toute confusion.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

désaccord
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
Le désaccord entre les gens perturbe la stabilité sociale.
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

hauteur de ton, lancer
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
La hauteur de ton du chanteur était parfaite pendant la performance.
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

sécante
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
En géométrie, une sécante coupe le cercle en deux points distincts.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

divagation
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
Sa conférence était pleine de divagations, ce qui rendait difficile de suivre le point principal.
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

vicissitudes de la vie
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
Les vicissitudes de la vie enseignent souvent la résilience.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

contempler; voir
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Elle resta silencieuse pour contempler le lever du soleil sur les collines.
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

négation
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
La théorie repose sur la négation des croyances traditionnelles.
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

captivité
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
Après des années de captivité, le prisonnier a enfin été libéré.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

habituel
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
C'est notre lieu de réunion habituel.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

bref; court
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
L'avocat a reçu un rapport détaillé sur le prochain procès.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

turquoise
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
Elle portait un collier avec une magnifique pierre turquoise.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

entracte
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
La pièce a eu un entracte de vingt minutes.
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

hauteur
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
Sa hauteur rendait difficile pour les autres de l'approcher.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

étranger
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Ne prends jamais de bonbons d'un inconnu.
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

oisillon
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
La mère oiseau a nourri le oisillon affamé avec des vers.
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

vieux
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
Il conduit toujours sa vieille voiture.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

délimiter
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Le traité a été signé pour délimiter les frontières des deux pays.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermétiquement
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Les bocaux ont été hermétiquement scellés pour préserver la fraîcheur.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

fertiliser
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
Les agriculteurs fertilisent les champs pour augmenter le rendement des récoltes.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

compétence, métier, artisanat
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Elle a maîtrisé l'artisanat de la poterie.
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

peler
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
Elle a pelé la mangue avant de la manger.
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

avidité
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
Il a accepté l'offre avec avidité.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

minaret
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
Le minaret de la mosquée était visible à des kilomètres à la ronde.
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

cérémonial
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
La robe cérémoniale a été portée pendant le mariage royal.
B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

coche de vérification
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
J'ai mis un coche de vérification sur toutes les tâches terminées.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

solitaire; isolée
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Elle se sentait seule après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

calculé
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Son mouvement calculé lui a donné un avantage sur ses concurrents.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

acide citrique
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Ajoutez une pincée d'acide citrique pour préserver la couleur de la confiture de fruits.
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

équiper
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
L'école a équipé ses élèves avec des technologies modernes.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confiserie
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Le magasin vend une grande variété de confiserie.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

nécessairement; inévitablement;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Les gens riches ne sont pas nécessairement heureux.
B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
Il s'est plaint contre la décision injuste.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

augurer
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Des nuages sombres augurent une tempête à venir.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

mercenaire
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
Le mercenaire a combattu pour celui qui payait le salaire le plus élevé.
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

normalement
Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
Je me réveille normalement à 7h chaque jour.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

limpide
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
L'eau limpide du lac reflétait parfaitement le ciel.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

révéler
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
L'enquête a révélé la vérité.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

révoquer un avocat de la profession légale
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
L'avocat corrompu a été disbarred pour conduite non éthique.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

décisif
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Son action décisive a sauvé l'entreprise de l'effondrement.
A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

remercier
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
Example
She thanked her teacher for the extra help.
Elle a remercié son professeur pour l'aide supplémentaire.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

enregistrement vidéo
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
Les images de la manifestation ont été diffusées à la télévision toute la journée.
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

délibérations
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
Les délibérations sur la durabilité ont duré des heures.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

cohérer
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Les idées de son essai cohèrent bien.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

prolongation; extension
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
Le professeur a accordé une prolongation pour la date limite de la tâche.
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

scolaire
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
L'école organise des concours scolaires chaque année.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

objecter
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Elle accepta d'aider sans objection.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

infirmerie
Meaning
A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.
Example
The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.
L'école avait une infirmerie pour les blessures mineures.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

virage; courbe
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Il y a un virage prononcé dans la rivière à l'avant.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

original
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
Elle a un sens de la mode original qui la fait se démarquer.
A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

beaucoup
Meaning
A large number or amount; a group or portion.
Example
She bought a lot of books at the fair.
Elle a acheté beaucoup de livres à la foire.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Les étudiants ont formé une clique qui excluait les autres.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

battre
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Notre équipe battra la leur dans le match final.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

inepte
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
Sa gestion inepte de la situation a empiré les choses.
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

réfléchi; pensif; capable de refléter la lumière ou les images
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
Après la réunion, il était dans un état d'esprit réfléchi.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

autosuffisance
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
La ferme a atteint l'autosuffisance totale en production alimentaire.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

spontanément
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Les enfants apprennent spontanément à travers les interactions entre pairs.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

linguiste
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Elle est une linguiste qui parle couramment six langues.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

invendu
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
Les marchandises invendues ont été retournées à l’entrepôt.
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

cuisiner
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
Ma mère adore cuisiner des plats traditionnels.
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

carrière / profession
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
Elle a construit une carrière réussie dans la médecine.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

précieux
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Cette bague est très précieuse pour ma grand-mère.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

conseiller
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
Elle a parlé à un conseiller pour obtenir des conseils sur sa carrière.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

râpe
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Utilisez la râpe pour râper le fromage pour la pizza.