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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.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

immense; colossal; énorme
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
La chaîne de montagnes immense s'étendait à travers l'horizon.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

citadelle
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
L'ancienne citadelle a protégé la ville pendant des siècles.
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

personne espiègle
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
Le petit rapscallion a caché les chaussures de son frère pour une farce.
B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

rejeter
Meaning
to refuse to accept or consider something
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal.
Le comité a décidé de rejeter la proposition.
A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

ouverture
Meaning
an act or instance of beginning something
Example
The opening of the new store was a huge success.
L'ouverture du nouveau magasin a été un grand succès.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

olive
Meaning
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
Example
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
L'huile d'olive est considérée comme l'une des huiles de cuisson les plus saines disponibles.
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

compétition
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
La compétition a grandi entre les groupes linguistiques.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

bronzé
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Le marin avait le visage bronzé après des années sous le soleil.
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

grave; urgent; terrible
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
Le pays fait face à une grave crise économique.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

manque
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Son rapport manquait de détails.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

ichtyologiste
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
L'ichtyologiste a découvert une nouvelle espèce de poisson dans la rivière.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

désintéressé
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
Le juge est resté désintéressé dans l'affaire.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

sentiment; sensation; émotion
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
Elle avait une étrange sensation que quelque chose d'important allait se produire.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

indécent
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Il a été averti pour une remarque indécente.
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.
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

incisif
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
Ses commentaires incisifs ont révélé les problèmes clés.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

quatrième
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
Il a terminé à la quatrième place dans la course.
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

un exemple parfait d'une qualité ou d'un type particulier; la meilleure représentation de quelque chose
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
Elle est l'épitomé de la grâce et de la gentillesse.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

boue
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Les enfants jouaient dans la boue après la pluie.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

manque; besoin
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
Il y a un manque d'eau potable dans les zones touchées par la sécheresse.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

sécheresse
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
La sécheresse impacte de manière significative la croissance des cultures.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

football
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
Il aime jouer au football avec ses amis.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

mal informé
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
La décision a été prise par un comité mal informé.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

civil
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
Ils ont réglé la question par une discussion civile.
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

interactif
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
L'apprentissage interactif maintient les étudiants engagés dans les leçons.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

vendeur ambulant
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
Le vendeur ambulant traversait le village en vendant des fruits frais.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

résidu
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
Les résidus de savon affectent l'efficacité des appareils.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

Orient, en particulier les pays d'Asie de l'Est
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
De nombreuses épices viennent de l'Orient.
C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

eau de rose
Meaning
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
Example
She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.
Elle a ajouté quelques gouttes d'eau de rose au dessert.
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

désagrément
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Nous nous excusons pour tout désagrément causé par le retard.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

jetée
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Les bateaux de pêche étaient amarrés à la jetée en bois près du port.
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

refus; rejet
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
Son refus de coopérer a rendu le projet plus difficile.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

proportion
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
La proportion d'étudiants qui passent l'examen était élevée.
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

densément
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
La zone est densément couverte d'arbres.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

rafraîchir
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Une boisson froide me rafraîchit les jours chauds.
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

tout-puissant
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
La tempête tout-puissante a détruit tout sur son passage.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

déclencher
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
La pollution de l'air déclenche des maladies chroniques.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

brutalement
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Les prisonniers ont été traités brutalement par les gardes.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

aptitude et habileté
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Son aptitude dans les négociations a permis de conclure l'accord avec succès.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

encourager
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Les paroles de l'entraîneur ont encouragé l'équipe à jouer de manière agressive.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

oui
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Le comité a voté oui pour la proposition.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

expéditeur
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
L'expéditeur a envoyé les marchandises à l'entrepôt.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

frenétique
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
La foule frénétique a acclamé lorsque le groupe monta sur scène.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

litige
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Le litige a accusé le régime de violations des droits de l'homme.
A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

appliquer / solliciter
Meaning
to make a formal request for something; to put into practice
Example
He decided to apply for the scholarship.
Il a décidé de postuler pour la bourse.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

reléguer
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
Le manager a décidé de reléguer le joueur sur le banc.
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

quart
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
L'entreprise a rapporté de solides bénéfices au premier trimestre de l'année.
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

endocrine
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
Le système endocrinien régule le métabolisme et la croissance.
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

absolu
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
Le dictateur avait un pouvoir absolu sur la nation.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

silencieux; ne rien dire; rester silencieux
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Il est resté silencieux à propos des plans de la fête surprise.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

organe
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Le cœur est un organe important dans le corps humain.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

non civilisé; sauvage;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Les explorateurs ont rencontré une tribu non civilisée au cœur de la forêt amazonienne.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

rugueux, grossier
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
Le tissu était rugueux au toucher.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

sombre
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
L'atmosphère est soudainement devenue sombre.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

coexistence
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
La coexistence pacifique de différentes cultures rend cette ville unique.
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

variation; changement; différence de condition ou de niveau
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
Il y a eu une variation significative de la température tout au long de la journée.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

népotisme
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
L'entreprise a été accusée de népotisme dans ses pratiques de recrutement.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

expulser
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
Le pilote a été éjecté de l'avion pendant l'urgence.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

intégrer
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
Le nouveau système intègre des données provenant de plusieurs sources.
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

ingénu
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
Son sourire ingénu a conquis le cœur de tout le monde.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plateforme
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
La plate-forme a été utilisée pour discuter de la collaboration.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

différent; pas similaire
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
Contrairement à son frère, il préfère les activités calmes.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

diffamatoire
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
L'article a été jugé diffamatoire et a dû être retiré.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

musclé et fort
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
L'athlète avait une silhouette musclée qui montrait sa force.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

cadavre d'un animal
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
Les vautours se sont nourris du cadavre laissé dans le champ.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

habiter
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
Beaucoup d'animaux habitent la forêt.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

heurter
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
Le camion a percuté le mur.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

infantile
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Son comportement infantile a embarrassé tout le monde à la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

chanceux et inattendu
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Leur rencontre au café était totalement chanceuse.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

synergique
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un effet synergique se produit lorsque les nutriments agissent ensemble.
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

ligne
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
Les gens attendaient dans une longue ligne devant le théâtre.
C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

acidification océanique
Meaning
The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Example
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
L'acidification océanique est causée par l'absorption du CO2 atmosphérique.
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.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

souvent
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
Je visite souvent mes grands-parents le week-end.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

séjour temporaire
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Elle a apprécié un bref séjour à Paris pendant l'été.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

substitut
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
La mère porteuse a donné naissance à l'enfant après l'avoir porté pendant neuf mois.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

disciple; partisan
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Le célèbre philosophe avait de nombreux disciples qui ont répandu ses enseignements dans le monde entier.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

éviter
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Elle a choisi d'éviter la malbouffe pour un régime plus sain.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

incomplétude
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
L’incomplétude du rapport a causé des retards dans le projet.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

fleur de stramoine
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
La fleur de stramoine fleurit la nuit avec un parfum doux.
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

fragile
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Faites attention avec ce vase, il est très fragile.
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

à but non lucratif
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
Elle travaille pour une organisation à but non lucratif qui offre une éducation gratuite.
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

votre
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
Votre livre est sur la table.
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

détailler
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
Le témoin a été demandé de détailler les événements de cette nuit.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

procédure de cloture
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
Le Sénat a invoqué la clôture pour mettre fin au débat long.
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

linguistique
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
Le modèle d'IA apprend des modèles linguistiques.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

annonce
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Le directeur a fait une annonce importante concernant le nouveau programme.
A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

être d'accord
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
Nous sommes tous d'accord que le plan est excellent.
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

facette, aspect, partie
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
Chaque facette du projet a été soigneusement analysée.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

sportif
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
C'est un véritable sportif, toujours juste et respectueux envers ses adversaires.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

supposer
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Elle a supposé qu'il ne viendrait pas à la réunion.
A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

client
Meaning
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
Example
The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.
Le commerçant a salué le client avec un sourire.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

bouffonnerie
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Sa bouffonnerie constante irritait le public sérieux.
C1 noun /zest/

Zest

enthousiasme; énergie et excitation; l'écorce extérieure d'un agrume
Meaning
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit
Example
She approached the new job with tremendous zest.
Elle a abordé le nouveau travail avec un grand enthousiasme.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

mue de peau / zone marécageuse
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Le serpent s'est débarrassé de sa vieille peau.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marche
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Les soldats ont effectué une marche cérémoniale devant le palais.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

exprimer
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
Elle a exprimé sa gratitude pour l'aide qu'elle a reçue.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

soumission
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
Le peuple a souffert sous la soumission d'un dirigeant cruel.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

capitaine
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
Le capitaine a ordonné à ses troupes d'avancer.
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

corbeau
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
Le corbeau croassa bruyamment depuis la branche de l'arbre.
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

infantile
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
Ses blagues infantiles ont agacé le public.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

de manière précise, sans erreurs, correctement
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Elle a prédit avec précision le résultat de l'élection.
C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

reculer
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
Les eaux de l'inondation ont commencé à reculer après que la pluie lourde se soit arrêtée.
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

inutile
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
L'argument était inutile et aurait pu être évité.
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

parler
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
Parlons de tes projets futurs.
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

imitateur
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
Il est devenu célèbre en tant qu'imitateur de chanteurs populaires.
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

usé
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
C'est une voiture usée.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensation
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La société a offert une compensation financière au travailleur blessé.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

pincer
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
Le vent froid m’a pincé le visage.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

délicat et joli
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Elle portait un collier délicat fait de perles.
A1 noun /naɪt/

night

nuit
Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
Elle aime se promener la nuit.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

saumon
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Ils ont servi du saumon grillé pour le dîner.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

secret
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
L'espion a mené une opération secrète derrière les lignes ennemies.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

espionnage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
L'agent a été arrêté sous des accusations d'espionnage contre l'état.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

ami, compagnon
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Il est allé pêcher avec son vieux camarade de l'école.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

drap
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
J'ai besoin d'un drap propre pour couvrir le lit.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

pathos
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
Le documentaire a équilibré le pathos avec l'espoir, faisant pleurer et réfléchir le public.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

îlot
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
Les pêcheurs se sont reposés sur un petit îlot avant de continuer leur voyage.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

esthétiquement
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
Le bâtiment est esthétiquement agréable malgré son design simple.