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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.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

gonflé, pompeux
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
Le cours du professeur était si pompeux que beaucoup d’étudiants ont perdu leur intérêt.
B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

terroriste
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
Le terroriste a été arrêté par la police après l'attaque.
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 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.
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.
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.
C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/

Therewith

avec cela;
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
Il m'a remis le contrat et le stylo avec cela.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

terminer
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
L'entreprise a décidé de mettre fin à son contrat.
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 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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

théologique
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Il a écrit un article théologique sur le concept de justice divine.
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

tyrannique
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
Le dirigeant tyrannique a réduit au silence toute opposition.
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

tact
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
Il a géré la situation avec tact et professionnalisme.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

terrible; mauvais
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
Le temps était terrible pendant nos vacances.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

agressivité
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
Son discours était plein d'agressivité et de menaces.
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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

épineux; difficile
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Le problème épineux des réductions budgétaires nécessite une réflexion attentive.
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

usé par le temps
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
La maison usée par le temps portait un sens de l'histoire et de la nostalgie.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

nonsense sans valeur ou des choses ostentatoires mais sans valeur
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
Le discours était plein de balivernes politiques.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

fatigué
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Je suis trop fatigué pour continuer à travailler.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

suivi des progrès
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
Un suivi régulier des progrès aide à atteindre des objectifs à long terme.
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.
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 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

mince; étroit
Meaning
having little thickness; not thick; slender
Example
She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.
Elle portait une veste mince par temps froid.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

torrent; courant rapide
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
La forte pluie a créé un torrent d'eau dévalant la montagne.
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

avare
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
Il est tellement avare qu'il refuse de donner un pourboire dans les restaurants.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titulaire
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Elle est la titulaire du comité, mais les décisions sont prises par le coordinateur.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

thérapeutique
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
La méditation est très thérapeutique pour le bien-être mental.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

après cela
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Il est parti au Canada et après cela, il a commencé une nouvelle vie.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

débutant
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
En tant que débutant en programmation, elle avait besoin d'une orientation constante.
A1 noun /tɒp/

top

sommet
Meaning
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Example
The book is on the top shelf.
Le livre est sur l'étagère du haut.
B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

coffre
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
Elle a mis ses vêtements dans le coffre.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

tranchant
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Sa critique tranchante de la politique n'a laissé aucune place à des malentendus.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

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

trajectory

trajectoire
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
Le satellite a suivi sa trajectoire prévue.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

tempéré
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Il est connu pour son comportement tempéré même dans des situations stressantes.
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

chatouiller
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
La plume chatouille quand elle touche ta peau.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

lèche-bottes
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
Il était connu comme un lèche-bottes qui était toujours d'accord avec le patron.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

épuisant
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
Les travailleurs ont eu une journée épuisante sous le soleil chaud.
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

tarantule
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
La tarentule rampait sur le sol du désert.
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

transférer du sang ou un autre liquide dans une veine ou une partie du corps
Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
Le médecin a dû transfuser du sang au patient après la chirurgie.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

bande-annonce / remorque
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
La bande-annonce du film a été publiée la semaine dernière.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

tulipe
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
La tulipe rouge a fleuri magnifiquement dans le jardin.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

tannerie
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
La tannerie produisait du cuir de haute qualité pour l'exportation.
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

marcher
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
Ne marche pas sur les fleurs.
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

témérité
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
Il a eu la témérité de défier l'argument du professeur.
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

soigné et bien rangé ; mince et en forme
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
Elle garde son jardin très soigné et ordonné.
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

temple
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
Ils ont visité un ancien temple pendant leur voyage en Inde.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

trouble
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
L'eau de la rivière est devenue trouble après les fortes pluies.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

fiable
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
C'est un ami digne de confiance qui tient toujours ses promesses.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

témoigner
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Elle a été appelée à témoigner au tribunal sur l'accident.
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.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

théisme
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
Le théisme est central dans de nombreuses religions du monde.
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.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

tempétueux, agité
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Leurs relations tempétueuses oscillaient souvent entre l'amour et la colère.
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

thérapie
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
La thérapie génique offre de l'espoir pour les troubles génétiques.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

transitoire
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
La nature transitoire de la célébrité rend sa conservation difficile.
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

télévision
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
Ma famille regarde la télévision ensemble chaque soir.
A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

camion
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
Le camion était chargé de boîtes pour l'entrepôt.
A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

grand
Meaning
having a greater than average height
Example
He is the tallest player on the team.
Il est le joueur le plus grand de l'équipe.
A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

tour; tromperie; astuce;
Meaning
a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment
Example
The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.
Le magicien a exécuté un incroyable tour de cartes qui a trompé tout le monde.
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

tentation
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
Il a résisté à la tentation de manger tout le gâteau au chocolat.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

télévision
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Je regarde mes émissions préférées à la télévision chaque soir.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

facile à contrôler ou influencer
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
L'enfant était étonnamment facile à contrôler pendant le long voyage.
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

travail pénible
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
Après des années de travail pénible, elle a enfin obtenu son diplôme.
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.
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

relatif au barbier
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
Le nouveau barbier de la ville a offert une large gamme de services tonsoriaux.
A1 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

tomate
Meaning
a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable
Example
She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.
Elle a ajouté des tomates fraîches à la salade.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

en larmes; incliné à pleurer
Meaning
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
Example
She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.
Elle a fait ses adieux en pleurant à ses amis à l'aéroport.
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.
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 /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

attributs
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
Le roi est apparu avec tous les attributs de la royauté.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

tempo, rythme
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Le groupe a joué la chanson à un tempo plus rapide que d'habitude.
A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

chose
Meaning
an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with
Example
This is the thing I was looking for.
C'est la chose que je cherchais.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

heureusement
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Heureusement, elle est arrivée juste à temps pour la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

crépuscule
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
Nous avons marché sur la plage au crépuscule.
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

lac de montagne
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
Nous avons campé près d'un lac de montagne tranquille dans les Highlands.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

tendu
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
La corde était tendue entre les deux poteaux.
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 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

effectuer
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
Les clients peuvent effectuer leurs transactions bancaires en ligne.
C1 noun /tɪf/

tiff

dispute
Meaning
a small or petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a little tiff over what movie to watch.
Ils ont eu une petite dispute sur quel film regarder.
A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

entraîner
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
Les athlètes s'entraînent dur pour les Jeux Olympiques.
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.
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

voyage
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
Ils ont fait un voyage dans les montagnes l'été dernier.
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 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 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

défendable
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
Son argument était fort et défendable au tribunal.
B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

minuteur
Meaning
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
Example
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
Il a réglé le minuteur sur 30 minutes pour accomplir la tâche.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

ravi
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Elle était ravie de la fête surprise.
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

domestiqué; doux; docile
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
Le lion domestiqué a fait des tours dans le cirque.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

adolescent
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
Elle a passé ses années adolescentes dans une petite ville.
C2 noun /ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

timbre

caractère du son musical ou de la voix
Meaning
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Example
Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.
Sa voix avait un timbre chaleureux qui apaisait le public.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

frais de scolarité
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
Les frais de scolarité de l'université ont augmenté cette année.
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

vers
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
Il court vers le parc.
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.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

randonnée difficile
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Ils ont marché pendant trois jours à travers les montagnes.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

le plus haut; supérieur
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
Le drapeau a été placé sur la branche la plus haute de l'arbre.
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.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

dedans;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
La boîte contient de nombreux trésors, et dedans réside sa valeur.
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.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

topographie
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
La topographie de la région a rendu la construction très difficile.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordonné; propre
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
Elle garde sa chambre très ordonnée et propre.
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.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

caractéristique
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
La patience est une caractéristique importante pour toute personne travaillant avec des enfants.
C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

teinte
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
Les murs ont été peints en blanc avec une légère teinte bleue.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

agressif
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Elle est devenue agressive lorsque ses idées ont été contestées.
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.