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C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

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

trainer

entraîneur
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
L'entraîneur de fitness m'a aidé à améliorer ma posture.
A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

grille-pain
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
J'ai mis deux tranches de pain dans le grille-pain pour le petit-déjeuner.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

contribuable
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
L'argent des contribuables est utilisé pour financer les services publics.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabond / marcher lourdement
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ils ont marché à travers la forêt avec des bottes épaisses.
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 noun /trɔːf/

trough

abreuvoir, creux
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Les vaches ont bu de l'eau dans l'abreuvoir en bois.
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.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

théocratie
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
Le pays était gouverné comme une théocratie où les dirigeants religieux avaient l'autorité suprême.
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

jeudi
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Nous avons une réunion prévue jeudi.
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

punaise / tactique
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
Elle a utilisé une punaise pour fixer le papier au mur.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traître
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
L'espion a été étiqueté comme un traître à son pays après avoir été capturé.
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

semi-transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
Elle a placé la fleur dans un vase semi-transparent.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

état du sol (aptitude à cultiver des cultures)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
Le fermier a vérifié l'état du sol avant de planter les graines.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

locataire
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
Le propriétaire a rencontré le nouveau locataire pour signer le contrat de location.
B1 noun /tɜːm/

term

terme
Meaning
a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
Example
The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology.
Le terme 'apprentissage automatique' est couramment utilisé dans la technologie.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

petite tour sur le sommet d'une tour ou d'un bâtiment plus grand
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Le château était gardé par des soldats postés dans la tourelle.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

engagement, fidélité
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Il a promis sa fidélité avant la réunion.
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

une légère trace, un médicament fabriqué en dissolvant une drogue dans de l'alcool
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
Il y avait une légère trace de tristesse dans son sourire.
A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

assoiffé
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
Je suis très assoiffé après avoir couru sous la chaleur.
B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

menacer
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
Les nuages de tempête menacent d'apporter de fortes pluies ce soir.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

symbole / jeton
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Elle lui a donné un petit cadeau comme un token de gratitude.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

confiant; qui a ou montre de la confiance
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Elle était trop confiante et croyait tout ce qu'il disait.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

atterrissage
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
L'avion a effectué un atterrissage en douceur.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

tourisme
Meaning
The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.
Example
Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.
Le tourisme stimule la croissance économique dans de nombreux pays.
A2 noun /tʌŋ/

Tongue

langue; organe musculaire dans la bouche utilisé pour goûter, parler et avaler; une langue
Meaning
the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language
Example
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for examination.
Le docteur lui a demandé de sortir sa langue pour l'examen.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

torpeur
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
La chaleur a induit un état de torpeur chez les travailleurs.
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

troupe
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
La troupe a marché en formation à travers le terrain de parade.
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

vraiment
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Elle aime vraiment sa famille.
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

ténacité
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
Sa ténacité pour résoudre les problèmes a conduit à son succès.
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

tableau
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
Les acteurs sont restés figés dans un tableau qui capturait le dernier moment de la pièce.
B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

transcription
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
Le professeur a demandé une transcription de la réunion.
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

exciter
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
Les montagnes russes excitent les amateurs d'aventure.
B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

traitement
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
Le médecin a recommandé un nouveau traitement pour sa condition.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendance
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Elle a tendance à arriver en retard aux réunions.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

tissu
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Le Bangladesh est célèbre pour son industrie textile de haute qualité.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

épaisseur
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
L'épaisseur du livre le rendait difficile à transporter.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

reconnaissant; reconnaissante
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Je suis reconnaissant pour toute ton aide et ton soutien.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

traité
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
Le traité de paix a été signé après des années de négociations.
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 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

usé
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Le canapé semblait vieux et usé après des années d'utilisation.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermique
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Elle portait une veste thermique pour rester au chaud en hiver.
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

dixième
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
Il a donné un dixième de ses gains à l'église.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terreur; l'utilisation de la violence et de l'intimidation à des fins politiques
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
La forte explosion a rempli tout le monde de terreur.
A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

toucher
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
S'il vous plaît, ne touchez pas la peinture mouillée.
A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

remercier
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
Example
She thanked her teacher for the extra help.
Elle a remercié son professeur pour l'aide supplémentaire.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

parodie
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
Le procès était une parodie de justice.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

trio de trois personnes
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Le trio de jazz a joué magnifiquement lors du concert.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulent
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
Le pays a traversé une période turbulente de changement politique.
B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

tendu / temps grammatical
Meaning
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
Example
She felt tense before the interview.
Elle se sentait tendue avant l'entretien.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

dix
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
J'ai dix pommes dans le panier.
C2 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.
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

avancée technologique
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
L'avancée technologique révolutionne les soins de santé.
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

tarder
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
Ne tardez pas, sinon vous manquerez le train.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

théologien
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Les théologiens débattent souvent de questions complexes de foi et de moralité.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

complet, exhaustif
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
Le rapport était complet et bien recherché.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

fatigant
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
Le long voyage était extrêmement fatigant.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

trident
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
La statue de Poséidon tient un puissant trident.
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.
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

enseigner
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
Elle enseigne l'anglais à l'école locale.
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.
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

péage / dommage
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
L'inondation a causé un lourd dommage au village.
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

tout au long
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
Elle a travaillé toute la nuit.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

tension
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
La date limite a créé beaucoup de tension au bureau.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarin
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
Le tamarin est couramment utilisé dans la cuisine asiatique et du Moyen-Orient pour sa saveur acide.
A1 verb /tel/

tell

dire
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
Peux-tu me dire l'heure ?
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.
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

troglodyte
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
Certains l'ont traité de troglodyte pour avoir refusé d'utiliser la technologie moderne.
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

insignifiant; trivial; de peu d'importance
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
Ne t'inquiète pas pour ces choses futiles.
A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

ceci
Meaning
used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought
Example
This is my favorite book.
Ceci est mon livre préféré.
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 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 noun /θroʊz/

throes

agonie intense
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
Le pays était dans l'agonie intense d'une crise politique.
A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

lancer
Meaning
to send something through the air with force using your hand
Example
He can throw the ball very far.
Il peut lancer le ballon très loin.
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.
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

objectif
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
Atteindre les objectifs énergétiques est crucial pour le progrès mondial.
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.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformationnel
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Les projets transformationnels redéfinissent les progrès.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

tutélaire
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
Athéna était considérée comme la déesse tutélaire d'Athènes.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

tronquer
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
L'article a été tronqué pour tenir dans l'espace limité.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

rendre la peau ou le cuir marron en exposant au soleil ou en utilisant des produits chimiques
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Elle a bronzé sa peau après avoir passé l'été à la plage.
B1 noun truː ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən

true education

éducation véritable
Meaning
Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.
Example
True education builds a noble and beautiful life.
L'éducation véritable construit une vie noble et belle.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

une petite tortue d'eau douce
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
Le terrapin se glissa lentement dans l'étang.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

tutorat
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
Il a prospéré sous le tutorat de son mentor.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

femme autoritaire et irritable
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
Le personnage a été dépeint comme une femme bruyante et dominatrice.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

toundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Les ours polaires errent à travers la toundra glacée.
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 /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

cessionnaire
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
Le cessionnaire doit signer le contrat avant de prendre possession.
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.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajuster
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Nous devons ajuster légèrement le design.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

voyageur
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
Le voyageur est parti tôt le matin pour explorer de nouvelles terres.
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

penser
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
Je pense que c'est une bonne idée.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
Son silence en disait plus que des mots.
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

généralement
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
Elle arrive généralement au travail à 9 heures.
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.
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 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

triple, son aigu
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise ont triplé en seulement deux ans.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragédie; catastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
Le tremblement de terre a été une tragédie qui a affecté des milliers de familles.
A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

test
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
Le test du nouveau logiciel est toujours en cours.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

tournoi
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
Le tournoi a montré un talent exceptionnel.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

résoudre, arrêter
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
L'entraîneur a appris aux joueurs à tacler correctement.
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 /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

buisson; fourré
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
Le lapin a disparu dans le fourré.