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B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

traduire
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Elle peut traduire cinq langues.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

élargir
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
L'élargissement des opportunités éducatives aide à réduire l'inégalité.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

bon marché; abordable; économique
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Ce restaurant propose des repas délicieux et bon marché pour les étudiants.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

prise de parole en public
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Les compétences en prise de parole en public sont essentielles pour les rôles de leadership.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

fumer
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Il est interdit de fumer à l'intérieur du bâtiment.
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

essuyer
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
Veuillez essuyer la table.
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

honnêteté
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
L'honnêteté est la meilleure politique dans toutes les situations.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

prononciation
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Sa prononciation des mots français s’est beaucoup améliorée.
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

cendrier
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
Veuillez utiliser le cendrier pour votre cigarette.
B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

résistance
Meaning
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Example
The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.
La résistance s'est battue vaillamment contre les forces coloniales.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

banquier
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
Le banquier a approuvé le prêt après avoir examiné les documents.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

bagages; effets personnels;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Veuillez récupérer vos bagages sur le tapis roulant à l'aéroport.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

lentille
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Il a nettoyé l'objectif de la caméra avant de prendre la photo.
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

sourcil
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
Elle leva le sourcil, surprise.
B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

significatif; intentionnel;
Meaning
having significance; purposeful; important
Example
She found meaningful work helping others.
Elle a trouvé un travail significatif en aidant les autres.
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

convaincu
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
Elle était convaincue qu'il disait la vérité.
B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

logement
Meaning
Lodging; room and board; places to stay.
Example
The students had proper accommodations.
Les étudiants avaient un logement adéquat.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

programmation
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Il apprend la programmation depuis plusieurs mois maintenant.
B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

opération
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
L'hôpital a effectué une opération réussie.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

générer
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La machine génère de l'électricité.
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

boîte
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
Elle a acheté une boîte de biscuits au magasin.
B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

tonne
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something
Example
The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.
Le camion a transporté une tonne de pommes au marché.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

proverbe
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Il y a un vieux proverbe qui dit que c'est la pratique qui rend parfait.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

exporter
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
L'entreprise exporte des voitures vers de nombreux pays.
B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

réputation, renommée
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
Une bonne réputation est essentielle pour réussir dans les affaires.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automatique
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Cette voiture a une transmission automatique.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

sud-est
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
La ville est située au sud-est du pays.
B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

tenter
Meaning
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
Example
The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.
L'odeur du pain frais l'a tenté d'entrer dans la boulangerie.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

pâtisserie
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
J'ai acheté une boîte de pâtisseries fraîches pour le petit déjeuner.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

extraordinaire; remarquable;
Meaning
very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected
Example
The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.
La performance du magicien était extraordinaire et a laissé tout le monde émerveillé
B1 noun /ˈel.boʊ/

Elbow

coude
Meaning
the joint between the forearm and the upper arm
Example
He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.
Il s'est blessé au coude en jouant au tennis.
B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

obstacle
Meaning
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
Example
Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.
Le mauvais temps était le principal obstacle à notre voyage.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le navire à travers la tempête.
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

ensuite; après; plus tard
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
Nous avons dîné et après, nous avons regardé un film.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motiver
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
Le discours de l'entraîneur a motivé l'équipe à gagner le championnat.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

faute de frappe
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Le rapport était plein de fautes de frappe.
B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

dangereusement
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
Il conduisait dangereusement vite sur l'autoroute.
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

fluent; éloquent
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
Elle est fluide dans trois langues, y compris l'anglais et le français.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

correction
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
L'enseignant a fait une correction dans le devoir de l'élève.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

pompier
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
Le pompier a sauvé la famille du bâtiment en feu.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

transpiration
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Après avoir couru pendant une heure, il était couvert de transpiration.
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

écharpe
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
Elle a enroulé une écharpe chaude autour de son cou dans le temps froid.
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

appel; demande; attrait
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
L'association caritative a lancé un appel pour des dons.
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

hippocampe
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
L'hippocampe flottait gracieusement parmi les récifs coralliens.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

justement; modérément; raisonnablement
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
Le test était assez facile, mais certaines questions étaient difficiles.
B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

jumeau
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
Ils ont des filles jumelles.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

commerce
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Elle a fait une fortune grâce au commerce en ligne.
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

constant
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
Une performance constante mène au succès.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

défense; protection
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
Le pays a renforcé son système de défense contre les menaces potentielles.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

sous-marin
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Les câbles sous-marins facilitent la communication internationale.
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

mondial
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
L'entreprise a obtenu une reconnaissance mondiale pour ses produits.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

délice; plaisir
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
Le rire des enfants remplit son cœur de pur délice.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

partiellement; en partie;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
Le temps était partiellement nuageux aujourd'hui.
B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

imagination; faculté créative
Meaning
the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking
Example
Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.
L'imagination des enfants leur permet de transformer une boîte en carton en un vaisseau spatial ou un château.
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

christianisme
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
Le christianisme a des millions de fidèles dans le monde entier.
B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

solitude
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
Elle a ressenti un profond sentiment de solitude après avoir déménagé dans la nouvelle ville.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

division
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
L'entreprise a une division séparée pour la recherche et le développement.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

caractéristique
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
La gentillesse est une caractéristique du vrai leadership.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

camarade
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Il est un camarade étudiant dans ma classe.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

encourageant; motivant
Meaning
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
Example
The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.
Les mots encourageants du professeur ont motivé les élèves.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

arc-en-ciel
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Après la tempête, un magnifique arc-en-ciel est apparu dans le ciel.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

meilleur effort
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Il a donné son meilleur effort pour terminer la tâche à temps.
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

technique; spécialisé;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
Le manuel contient des instructions techniques pour utiliser la machine.
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.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

candidats
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Les candidats passent par un processus de sélection rigoureux.
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

absence
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Son absence à la réunion a été remarquée par tout le monde.
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

bonheur
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

bonheur
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

minuit; le milieu de la nuit
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
L'horloge a sonné minuit et le nouveau jour a commencé.
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

ce que quelqu'un mérite, en particulier une punition ou une récompense
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Il a enfin eu ce qu'il méritait pour avoir triché à l'examen.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

compéter
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Plusieurs entreprises se battent pour la domination du marché.
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

faiblesse
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
Sa principale faiblesse est son manque de patience.
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

amateur
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
La peinture semblait impressionnante, bien qu'elle ait été réalisée par un amateur.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

femme au foyer
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Elle a choisi d’être femme au foyer pour élever ses enfants.
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

émerveiller
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
Le tour final du magicien a émerveillé le public.
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

pratique; commode; adapté;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
Le nouveau centre commercial est très pratique pour notre famille.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

sécurité
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
La sécurité alimentaire est essentielle pour la survie humaine.
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

luxe
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
Ils ont profité du luxe d'un hôtel cinq étoiles.
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

publier
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
L'auteur publiera son nouveau roman le mois prochain.
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

examens
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
Le BPSC organise des examens rigoureux.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

senior
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
Il est le manager senior du département.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; fondamental; authentique
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
C'est le document original, pas une copie.
B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

émotions
Meaning
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example
Emotions ran high during the protests.
Les émotions étaient fortes pendant les manifestations.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

papaye
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
La papaye est riche en vitamines et très bonne pour la santé.
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.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

épaule
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Il a porté le sac sur son épaule.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

flotter
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Le bateau a commencé à flotter doucement sur le fleuve.
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

district
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Elle vit dans le district nord de la ville.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

client
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
L'avocat a rencontré son client pour discuter du dossier
B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

essence
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
Le prix de l'essence a augmenté de manière significative ce mois-ci.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

bonheur
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

dépense
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Ses dépenses en vêtements étaient plus élevées que prévu.
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

politique
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
Les politiques efficaces favorisent le développement national.
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

innovant
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
Des stratégies innovantes sont nécessaires pour lutter contre la pollution.
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

apparemment;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
Apparemment, la réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

défendre
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
L'avocat a travaillé dur pour défendre son client.
B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

colonne
Meaning
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
Example
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
Le temple ancien avait de grandes colonnes en marbre.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

mental (masc) / mentale (fem) ; psychologique
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
Elle a une forte santé mentale et une grande résilience.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

ennuyer
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
La conférence a commencé à ennuyer les étudiants.
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

saleté; terre; matière sale
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
Après avoir joué dans le jardin, les enfants étaient couverts de saleté de la tête aux pieds.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

impopulaire
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
La décision était impopulaire auprès du public.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathématiques
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Les mathématiques nous aident à comprendre les motifs dans la nature et l'univers.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlement
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
Le projet de loi a été adopté au parlement après un long débat.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

critiquer
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
Le professeur a critiqué l'écriture médiocre de l'élève.
B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

force aérienne
Meaning
the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting
Example
The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.
La force aérienne a mené un exercice d'entraînement au-dessus des montagnes.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

forêt tropicale
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
La forêt tropicale amazonienne abrite des millions d'espèces.
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

fonds
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
Le gouvernement a alloué un fonds pour l'aide en cas de catastrophe.
B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

petit-fils ou petite-fille
Meaning
the child of one's son or daughter
Example
They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.
Ils adorent passer du temps avec leur petit-fils ou petite-fille le week-end.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

sida
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
Le SIDA est un problème de santé mondial majeur.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

salaire
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Elle reçoit un bon salaire pour son travail en tant qu'enseignante.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

récupérer
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Le monde lutte pour se remettre de la pandémie.
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

technique
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
Elle a appris une nouvelle technique de respiration dans le cours de yoga.
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

revenu
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
Ses revenus mensuels suffisent à soutenir sa famille.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

enquêter
Meaning
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
Example
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
La police enquêtera sur l'incident de manière approfondie.
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

inspirer
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
Artemis cherche à inspirer les générations futures.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

vide
Meaning
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
Example
The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.
Le scientifique a créé une chambre à vide pour l'expérience.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

avertir
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
Le service météorologique avertit des fortes pluies ce soir.
B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

tunnel
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
Ils ont creusé un tunnel sous la rivière.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

sans-abri
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
L'organisation aide les sans-abri à trouver un abri.
B1 verb /fel/

fell

abattre, couper
Meaning
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
Example
The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.
Les bûcherons ont abattu plusieurs arbres dans la forêt aujourd'hui.