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C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

tranchée
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
Les soldats ont creusé une tranchée pour se protéger pendant la bataille.
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

empiéter
Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
Il a été condamné à une amende pour avoir pénétré sur une propriété privée.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

traverser l'océan Atlantique
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
Ils ont pris un vol transatlantique de New York à Londres.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Il est devenu irritable lorsqu'on lui a posé la même question à plusieurs reprises.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

piétiner
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
La foule a piétiné les fleurs dans le parc.
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

douleur aiguë
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Il a ressenti une douleur aiguë de culpabilité après avoir menti à son ami.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

trahison
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Il a été accusé de trahison contre l'état.
C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

transfert
Meaning
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
Example
The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.
Le transferrer est responsable de s'assurer que la propriété est transférée légalement.
C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

en retard
Meaning
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
Example
The student received a warning for being tardy to class.
L'élève a reçu un avertissement pour être en retard en classe.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

contrecarrer
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Ses efforts pour contrecarrer la proposition ont échoué.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

toge
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
Le sénateur portait une toge blanche pendant la cérémonie.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

technique
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
La technique de l'artiste en aquarelle a impressionné les juges.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

avec des touffes; orné de touffes
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
Le canapé avec des touffes avait l'air élégant dans le salon.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

trinité
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
L'exposition du musée s'est concentrée sur une trinité de thèmes : mémoire, identité et pouvoir.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

remorqueur
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
Le remorqueur a guidé le grand navire en toute sécurité dans le port.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

vélo tandem
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Le couple a apprécié de faire du vélo tandem dans le parc.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

transgression, infraction
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
Le tribunal a pardonné sa première transgression, mais l'a averti de ne pas la répéter.
C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

transcendance
Meaning
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
Example
The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.
Le travail de l'artiste était un symbole de transcendance dans la créativité.
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

tarif ou impôt sur les importations et exportations
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a imposé des tarifs élevés sur les produits de luxe.
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

battre
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Sa tête a commencé à battre après la longue journée.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

temporel
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
Le moine a renoncé à ses possessions temporelles pour vivre une vie simple.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

environ
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Les réparations coûteront cinq cents dollars ou environ.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

tempérance
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
La tempérance est essentielle pour une vie équilibrée.
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

couler
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
Après la pluie forte, l'eau a commencé à couler lentement le long du mur.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

théologie
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Elle poursuit un diplôme en théologie à l'université.
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

thématique
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
Le livre est organisé en chapitres thématiques.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

moquer
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Le bully a essayé de le provoquer avec des mots cruels.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigresse
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
La tigresse puissante chassait silencieusement à travers la jungle.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

tourmente
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
Le turmoil politique a conduit à des manifestations de masse.
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

au-delà de l'expérience humaine normale ou simplement physique
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
Son art a une qualité transcendante.
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

Le processus de diviser un texte en unités plus petites comme des mots, des phrases ou des symboles pour l'analyse.
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP utilise la tokenisation pour diviser le texte en unités plus petites.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

petit bijou
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
Elle a acheté un petit bijou au marché de la plage comme souvenir.
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.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

de cela
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
Le contrat et toutes les modifications de cela doivent être signés.
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.
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

tenter
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
L'arôme de la boulangerie a tenté les enfants affamés.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

diatribe
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Le responsable a lancé une diatribe sur la mauvaise performance.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

tacite
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Leurs compréhensions mutuelles reposaient sur un accord tacite.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

tortueux
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
Le voyage à travers le désert était long et tortueux.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

tanneur
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
Le tanneur a travaillé de longues heures pour produire du cuir de qualité.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

tumulte
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
La manifestation a créé un tumulte sur la place de la ville.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

turbulence
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
L'avion a connu une turbulence sévère pendant le vol.
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

tiède
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
Le thé était tiède et peu appétissant.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

point final
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Le train est finalement arrivé au terminus après un long voyage.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

tempête
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
Les marins ont lutté pour naviguer à travers la tempête furieuse.
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.
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

tabou
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
Parler d'argent est considéré comme un tabou dans certaines cultures.
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.
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 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

tranquilliser
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Le vétérinaire a dû tranquilliser le tigre avant de le déplacer.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

bâche
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Les ouvriers ont utilisé une bâche pour protéger les matériaux de construction de la pluie.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

attacher
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
Le fermier a attaché la chèvre à un poteau.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

insensible
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Sa remarque insensible a embarrassé tout le monde lors de la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

transversal
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
La route transversale relie deux autoroutes.
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.
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 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

désordonné
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
L'annonce soudaine a laissé le bureau dans un état complètement désordonné.
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.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

chiffon déchiré
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
Le vieux drapeau était suspendu en morceaux après la tempête.
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.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tectonique
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Les mouvements tectoniques causent des tremblements de terre et la formation des montagnes.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

tremblement
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
Un petit tremblement a été ressenti avant le tremblement de terre.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

tempérament; humeur; disposition naturelle
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
Elle a un tempérament calme qui l'aide à bien gérer le stress.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

représenter
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Son style de leadership incarne la nouvelle culture d'entreprise.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

faible / mince
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
La preuve contre lui est assez faible.
C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

magnat
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
Le magnat de l'immobilier a investi dans plusieurs gratte-ciel.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

ternir
Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
Les bijoux en argent se sont ternis rapidement lorsqu'ils ont été laissés à l'air libre.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

correction ou petite amélioration
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
L'artiste a fait une retouche rapide de la peinture.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

vaciller
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
Le verre a commencé à vaciller sur le bord de la table.
C1 noun /truːs/

truce

trêve
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
Les deux pays ont accepté une trêve après des semaines de combats intenses.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

altération non autorisée
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
Altérer des preuves est une infraction criminelle.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

une légère touche de couleur ou de saveur
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Sa voix était teintée de tristesse.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

terre arable
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Les agriculteurs dépendent d'une terre arable saine pour obtenir de bons rendements.
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.
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

science de la classification
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
La taxonomie moderne aide les scientifiques à organiser et à étudier la biodiversité.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

bondé
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
Le marché était bondé de clients.
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.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

témoignage
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
Le professeur a écrit un témoignage élogieux pour son ancienne élève.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

un petit morceau de nourriture délicieuse; un petit morceau intéressant d'information
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Elle a servi de délicieux titbits à la fête.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

principe
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
L'honnêteté est un principe central de leur philosophie.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

intrus
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
Le garde de sécurité a attrapé l'intrus escaladant la clôture.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

transitoire; temporaire
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
La beauté des fleurs de printemps est transitoire.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Le réalisateur a enfin sorti le troisième film pour compléter la trilogie de science-fiction.
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

rétrécir
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
La route se rétrécit à mesure qu'elle atteint les montagnes.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

testament / preuve
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Son succès est un testament de son travail acharné et de son dévouement.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Les signes révélateurs de fatigue étaient visibles sur son visage.
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

sirop épais et sucré
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
Elle a versé le sirop sur les crêpes.
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

terrain
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
Le terrain forestier a été préservé en tant que sanctuaire pour la faune.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

piquant
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La sauce avait une saveur piquante qui rendait le plat encore plus savoureux.
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

arriver
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
Il est apparu qu'il avait menti sur son âge.
C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

battre
Meaning
to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently
Example
The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.
L'homme en colère a menacé de frapper son adversaire.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

transcender
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Son effort pour transcender les méthodes traditionnelles était louable.
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

terrestre
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
Les humains sont des êtres terrestres qui vivent sur la terre.
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

foule
Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
Les touristes ont envahi les rues pendant le festival.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

tangente
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
Le professeur a tracé une tangente au cercle sur le tableau.
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.
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 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 /twɪt/

Twit

imbécile; se moquer
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
Example
Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.
Ne sois pas un imbécile et écoute attentivement.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

typographique
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Il y avait une erreur typographique dans le livre.
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

stress thermique
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
Le stress thermique affecte la croissance des plantes.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

clé en main
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
L'entreprise fournit des solutions clés en main pour les petites entreprises.
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

typographie
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
Une bonne typographie améliore la lisibilité d'un site web.
C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

équivalent
Meaning
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
Example
His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Son refus de parler équivalait à une admission de culpabilité.
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 /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

transcendantal
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
La méditation peut mener à des expériences transcendantes.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

tyrannie
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Les gens se sont rebellés contre la tyrannie de leur dirigeant.
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 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

interférer
Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
Les preuves ont été manipulées avant le procès.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

banal
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
Le discours était plein de phrases banales.
C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

télépathie
Meaning
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
Example
The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.
Les jumeaux ont prétendu partager une télépathie entre eux.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

temperé
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Elle a donné une réponse tempérée à la critique.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

diplomate; habile;
Meaning
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
Example
He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.
Il a donné une réponse diplomate pour éviter de blesser ses sentiments.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

couple
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
Le mecanicien a mesure le couple du moteur.
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornade
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
La tornade a détruit plusieurs maisons dans le village.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

traître
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
La route traître a rendu la conduite difficile.