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C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

tolérance
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
Le gouvernement a promu la tolérance religieuse.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

exciter
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
Les blagues du comédien excitaient le public.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

tumeur
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
Le médecin a trouvé une tumeur bénigne lors de l'examen médical.
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

tramway
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
Le tramway s'est arrêté à chaque station du centre-ville.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

fantastique
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Le concert d'hier soir était absolument fantastique.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

détails triviaux
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
Le quiz était rempli de détails triviaux sur les films et la musique.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

tutélaire
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
On croyait que l'esprit tutélaire de la forêt protégeait les voyageurs.
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

temporiser
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
Le politicien a temporisé lorsqu'on lui a demandé à propos de la question controversée.
B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

transplanter
Meaning
to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another
Example
The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.
Les médecins ont transplanté un rein chez le patient.
A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

talent
Meaning
natural aptitude or skill
Example
She has a great talent for painting.
Elle a un grand talent pour la peinture.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

bref
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
Sa réponse était brève et a rapidement mis fin à la conversation.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

test
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
Le test du nouveau logiciel est toujours en cours.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

queue
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
Le chien a remué sa queue joyeusement lorsqu'il a vu son propriétaire.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tituber
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Le vieil homme a titubé à travers la rue avec une canne.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

théocratie
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
Le pays était gouverné comme une théocratie où les dirigeants religieux avaient l'autorité suprême.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

thermocline
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
La thermocline sépare l'eau chaude de la surface de l'eau froide en profondeur.
C2 verb /θrɛʃ/

thresh

battre
Meaning
to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine
Example
Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.
Les agriculteurs ont utilisé des machines pour battre le blé après la récolte.
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.
A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

jusqu'à
Meaning
up to the time of; until
Example
She waited till midnight for his call.
Elle a attendu jusqu'à minuit pour son appel.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

symbole sacré
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
L'aigle est considéré comme un totem sacré dans de nombreuses cultures.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

usé et mince à cause d'une utilisation excessive
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Son manteau usé ne pouvait pas le garder au chaud en hiver.
B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

tendu / temps grammatical
Meaning
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
Example
She felt tense before the interview.
Elle se sentait tendue avant l'entretien.
A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

théâtre
Meaning
a building or area for dramatic performances
Example
We are going to the theater tonight.
Nous allons au théâtre ce soir.
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

à
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
Elle va au marché.
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

troisième
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
Elle a terminé à la troisième place.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

tambourin
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Elle a secoué le tambourin au rythme de la musique.
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.
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.
A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

toucher
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
S'il vous plaît, ne touchez pas la peinture mouillée.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

tenace
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Son esprit tenace l'a aidée à surmonter les difficultés.
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

tribunal
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
L'affaire a été entendue dans un tribunal international.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

drapeau tricolore
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
Le drapeau tricolore français est l'un des drapeaux nationaux les plus célèbres au monde.
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformateur
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
Le nouveau système éducatif est hautement transformateur.
B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

intemporel
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
La beauté intemporelle de la peinture a captivé les amateurs d'art pendant des générations.
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

tentant
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
Le gâteau au chocolat semblait très tentant dans la vitrine de la pâtisserie.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

partisan
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
L'article a été critiqué pour son ton partisan.
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

transférable
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Les compétences que vous apprenez ici sont transférables à d'autres emplois.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

tertiaire
Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
Il poursuit ses études tertiaires à l'université.
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

avancée technologique
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
L'avancée technologique révolutionne les soins de santé.
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 /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 /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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

trembler
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Elle commença à trembler de peur avant de parler.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

théocratie
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
La théocratie fusionne souvent l'autorité religieuse avec le pouvoir politique.
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.
C2 noun /ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

thearchy

théarchie
Meaning
Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.
Example
In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.
Dans les cultures anciennes, certaines sociétés croyaient en la théarchie où les dieux guidaient directement les affaires humaines.
A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

voyager
Meaning
to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place
Example
I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.
J'adore voyager autour du monde et explorer de nouvelles cultures.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

réflexion
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Sa réflexion était claire et précise.
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.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

dix
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
J'ai dix pommes dans le panier.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

triumvir
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
César était un triumvir dans le premier triumvirat romain.
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 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.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

voyager
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Ils ont voyagé en Antarctique avec un grand groupe.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

immédiatement après;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Il a terminé son discours et, immédiatement après, a quitté la scène.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

moment opportun
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
Un bon moment est essentiel dans les négociations commerciales.
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.
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

transition
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
La transition des combustibles fossiles aux énergies renouvelables est essentielle.
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.
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

processus de production de chaleur
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
Les aliments épicés peuvent améliorer la thermogenèse et la combustion des calories.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

thé
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Nous buvons du thé chaque matin au petit-déjeuner.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

touriste
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
La ville attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

mille
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Il y avait mille personnes au concert.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

tyran
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
Le peuple s'est rebellé contre le tyran cruel.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

savoureux
Meaning
having a pleasant flavor; delicious
Example
The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.
La pizza était vraiment savoureuse avec des ingrédients frais.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajuster
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Nous devons ajuster légèrement le design.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

engagement, fidélité
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Il a promis sa fidélité avant la réunion.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

entraîneur
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
L'entraîneur de fitness m'a aidé à améliorer ma posture.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

professeur
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
Le professeur a expliqué clairement le problème de mathématiques aux étudiants.
C1 adjective /ˈtæksɪŋ/

taxing

épuisant
Meaning
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
Example
Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.
Préparer l'examen a été une expérience épuisante.
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.
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

technologie
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
La technologie avancée redessine les industries.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

troublé
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
Il semblait profondément troublé après avoir entendu la mauvaise nouvelle.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

formation
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Elle a terminé sa formation en tant qu'infirmière l'année dernière.
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 /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

télescope
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
L'astronome a utilisé un télescope pour observer les planètes lointaines.
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

taciturne
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
C'était un homme taciturne qui parlait rarement lors des réunions.
A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

bien que
Meaning
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
Example
Though it was raining, they still went outside.
Bien qu'il pleuvait, ils sont quand même sortis.
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

insignifiant; trivial; de peu d'importance
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
Ne t'inquiète pas pour ces choses futiles.
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

torrentiel; pluie intense
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
La pluie torrentielle a inondé les rues en quelques heures.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtæntrəm/

tantrum

colère
Meaning
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.
Example
The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy.
L'enfant a eu une colère quand il n'a pas eu le jouet.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

théière
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Elle a versé de l'eau chaude dans la théière pour préparer du thé.
C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

appréhension
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
Elle a ouvert la lettre avec une certaine appréhension.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

horaire
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
Veuillez vérifier l'horaire du train pour les horaires de départ.
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.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

termes
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Les termes de l'accord sont clairement définis dans le contrat.
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.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

une petite tortue d'eau douce
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
Le terrapin se glissa lentement dans l'étang.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

pince
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Utilisez les pinces pour ramasser les morceaux chauds de viande du grill.
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

tennis
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
Il aime jouer au tennis avec ses amis le week-end.
A1 adjective /truː/

True

vrai; authentique;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
Il est vrai que le travail acharné mène au succès.
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

ayant les qualités habituelles d'un type particulier de personne ou de chose
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
C'était un jour d'été typique, chaud et humide.
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.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

eux-mêmes
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Ils ont résolu le problème eux-mêmes.
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 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.