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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.
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

vengeance
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Il jura de chercher la vengeance contre ceux qui lui avaient fait du tort.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

bruit
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
Le bruit de la circulation dehors rendait la concentration difficile.
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

inhaler
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Prenez une grande respiration et inhalez lentement.
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

reforestation
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Les efforts de reforestation sont cruciaux pour restaurer les écosystèmes.
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

peste
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
La ville médiévale a été dévastée par une peste.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

disparu
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
De nombreux jeunes manquent des opportunités économiques.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

catastrophe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Le tremblement de terre a été une catastrophe pour toute la région.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
Le forum en ligne permet aux gens de discuter d'une large gamme de sujets.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

message
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
J'ai reçu ton message et je répondrai bientôt.
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

chariot
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
Le fermier a chargé du foin dans son chariot.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

déviation; éloignement d'une trajectoire établie
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
Toute déviation de la procédure établie doit être signalée immédiatement.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

agriculture
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
L'agriculture nécessite à la fois du travail acharné et des connaissances sur la terre.
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.
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

désastre
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
Le tremblement de terre a été un désastre naturel qui a affecté des milliers de familles.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

avec empressement; avec grand désir
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
Les enfants attendaient avec empressement que les vacances commencent.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

serre
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Les agriculteurs ont construit une grande serre pour cultiver des tomates en hiver.
B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

râteau
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
Il a utilisé un râteau pour ramasser les feuilles tombées.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

structure en treillis
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
Le jardin était décoré d'une structure en treillis en bois recouverte de vignes.
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

calibration
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
La précision d'une balance dépend d'une calibration régulière.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

avancement
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
Les avancées technologiques façonnent l'avenir.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

pouvoir d'achat
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
En raison de l'inflation, le pouvoir d'achat des gens a diminué.
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 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

soulager
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Le médicament a aidé à soulager son mal de tête.
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

répondre
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
Elle répond rapidement aux e-mails.
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

vérifier
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
Veuillez vérifier votre adresse e-mail avant de continuer.
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

blanchir
Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
Le rapport a été critiqué pour avoir tenté de blanchir les échecs de l'entreprise.
B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

trembler
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
Le sol a commencé à trembler pendant le tremblement de terre.
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.
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

jupe
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
Elle a choisi une jupe bleue pour assortir avec son chemisier.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

optique
Meaning
related to or used in seeing or sight
Example
The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.
L'illusion optique a trompé tout le monde lors de l'exposition.
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

sceller, fermer
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
Sceller les fissures dans les murs peut empêcher les insectes d'entrer.
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

conceptualiser
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
L'artiste a conceptualisé un nouveau design pour l'exposition.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

embrouiller
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
Le politicien était embourbé dans un grand scandale de corruption.
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanach
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Il a consulté l'almanach pour vérifier les phases de la lune.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

avare
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Il était trop avare pour laisser un pourboire décent.
A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

suffisant
Meaning
as much or as many as required
Example
We have enough food for everyone.
Nous avons suffisamment de nourriture pour tout le monde.
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

cumin noir
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Saupoudrez des graines de cumin noir sur le pain avant de le cuire.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

corporel
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Il a subi des blessures corporelles dans l'accident.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Un modèle d'intelligence artificielle basé sur le langage
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT aide les utilisateurs à générer du texte semblable à celui d'un humain de manière efficace.
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

participants
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
Les participants profiteront des vues à couper le souffle.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

diable
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
L'histoire a averti les enfants de ne pas faire d'accords avec le diable.
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

sept
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
Elle a sept pommes dans son panier.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

habituer
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
Les soldats se sont rapidement habitués aux conditions difficiles.
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

papa
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
Mon papa m'a appris à faire du vélo.
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

pleurer ou se plaindre d'une manière faible ou agaçante
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
Il a commencé à pleurer quand il n'a pas obtenu ce qu'il voulait.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

à l'avance; auparavant; avant
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Nous avons tout préparé à l'avance.
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

mélodieux
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
Sa voix mélodieuse a captivé toute l'audience.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

émerveiller
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
Les gens s'émerveillent de leur environnement.
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

causer une légère mais persistante gêne
Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
Un petit doute la perturbait dans son esprit.
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

avantage; profit; bénéfice
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
L'exercice a de nombreux bienfaits pour votre corps.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

vaporisateur
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Elle a utilisé un vaporisateur pour soulager sa toux.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

ubiquité
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
L'ubiquité des smartphones a transformé la communication.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

désaveu
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
Le politicien a émis un ferme désaveu des remarques controversées.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

maître; expert;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
Léonard de Vinci était un maître dans la peinture et la sculpture.
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

capacité
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
La capacité du télescope est inégalée.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

réputé; célèbre
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
Il est réputé être l'un des meilleurs médecins du pays.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

galaxies
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
Les galaxies lointaines détiennent des indices sur l'univers primitif.
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

citer
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
L'avocat cite la jurisprudence pertinente.
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

échapper à dire la vérité
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
Le politicien a commencé à éviter lorsqu'on lui a posé des questions sur le scandale.
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

radis
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
Le fermier a récolté des radis frais du jardin.
A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

quelques
Meaning
A small number of; not many.
Example
Only a few students attended the class.
Seulement quelques étudiants ont assisté au cours.
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

bateau
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
Nous avons pris un petit bateau pour traverser la rivière.
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

capuche
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
Le cobra a étendu son capuchon lorsqu'il a ressenti une menace.
A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

à eux
Meaning
belonging to them; that which is theirs
Example
This book is theirs, not ours.
Ce livre est à eux, pas à nous.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

larmoyant, triste
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
La fin larmoyante du film a laissé le public en larmes.
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

inefficacité
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
L'inefficacité du gouvernement entraîne une réalisation lente du projet.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

balançoire
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
Les enfants adorent se balancer dans le parc.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

prétention, faux-semblant
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Sa gentillesse n'était qu'un faux-semblant pour gagner la confiance.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

richissime
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Ils font partie d'une famille riche dans la ville.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Loi de l'Alcalinité
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
La Loi de l'Alcalinité de 1863 fut l'une des premières lois environnementales.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

meurtre
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
Le détective a enquêté sur le meurtre qui a choqué la ville.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

ensorcelant
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Elle portait un sourire ensorcelant qui a captivé tout le monde dans la pièce.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

coup; un coup puissant avec la main, une arme ou un objet dur
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Le boxeur a porté un coup dévastateur à son adversaire.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

décadent, luxueux
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
La fête était remplie de luxe décadent et d'excès.
A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

électronique
Meaning
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
Example
She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.
Elle a acheté un clavier électronique pour ses cours de musique.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

tout
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
Il a tout mis dans sa valise.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

schiste
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
La région est riche en schiste et en dépôts de gaz naturel.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

désordonné
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Il est arrivé avec des cheveux désordonnés et des vêtements froissés.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

grandiloquent
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
Le politicien a donné un discours grandiloquent plein de promesses.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

inflexible
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
Son attitude inflexible rendait les négociations difficiles.
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

abondant
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
Il y avait des livres en abondance dans la vieille bibliothèque.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

analphabète; non éduqué
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
Beaucoup de travailleurs analphabètes ont du mal à trouver des emplois bien rémunérés.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

inextensible
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
Cette corde est faite d’un matériau inextensible.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

hélice
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
L'hélice de l'avion a coupé l'air à grande vitesse.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

capricieux
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
Le marché boursier peut être capricieux, changeant de manière spectaculaire sans avertissement.
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

lutter
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
Les enfants aiment lutter dans la cour de récréation.
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

tissu
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
Le tailleur a découpé le tissu en morceaux précis.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

indécent
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
Son comportement indécent a choqué l'audience.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

montrer
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
Pouvez-vous me montrer le chemin vers la station ?
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

abstinence, retenue
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Son médecin lui a conseillé l'abstinence d'alcool pour une meilleure santé.
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

enrichir
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
L'exploration spatiale enrichit la compréhension humaine.
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

mâchoire
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
Elle s'est cassé la mâchoire dans l'accident.
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

somptueux; extravagant; généreux
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
Le mariage était une célébration somptueuse avec des centaines d'invités.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

décent
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Elle a maintenu un silence décent pendant la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

insertion
Meaning
the action of inserting something into something else
Example
The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.
L'insertion des nouvelles données a été complétée avec succès.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

disponibilité rapide et joyeuse
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Il a accepté le défi avec alacrité.
A1 verb /meɪk/

make

faire
Meaning
to create, produce, or construct something
Example
I make coffee every morning.
Je fais du café chaque matin.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truc, exploit, entraver la croissance
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
L'acteur a réalisé un stunt dangereux dans le film.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

suffisamment
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Elle a étudié suffisamment pour réussir l'examen.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonomiquement
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
Le robot peut fonctionner de manière autonome sans intervention humaine.
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

bien élevé
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
Les enfants se comportaient bien pendant la cérémonie.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

rien
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Elle n'a rien à craindre.
A2 noun /brænd/

brand

marque
Meaning
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
Example
Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
Nike est une marque populaire de vêtements de sport.
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

hennissement
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
Le cheval hennit quand il a vu son cavalier.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

gratuit
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Les boissons à l'événement étaient fournies gratuitement.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

illégal; illicite
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
Le tribunal a déclaré que la perquisition était illégale.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

correctif; réparateur; curatif;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Les étudiants ont besoin de cours de rattrapage pour améliorer leurs compétences en mathématiques.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

matriarche
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
La matriarche de la famille a pris toutes les decisions importantes.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

plage d'audition
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Les enfants ont chuchoté des secrets hors de portée de leurs parents.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

incompétent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Il a été licencié parce qu'il était incompétent dans son travail.
A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

direction, instructions
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
Il a demandé des directions pour la gare.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

risques pour la santé
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
L'utilisation du plastique entraîne des risques de santé importants.
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

chou-rave
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
Le chou-rave peut être mangé cru dans des salades ou cuit dans des currys.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

ami
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Il est mon meilleur ami.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

délabré
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Ils vivent dans une maison délabrée à la périphérie de la ville.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

déconcerter
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
Les questions difficiles de l'intervieweur ont déstabilisé le candidat.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

amplitude
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
L'amplitude du tremblement de terre a été mesurée sur l'échelle de Richter.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

exemple
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
Elle est un exemple de gentillesse et de générosité.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotherme
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
L'expérience a été réalisée dans des conditions isothermes.