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A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

tour; virage; opportunité;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
C'est ton tour de parler à la réunion.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

très chaud et sec; rempli d'émotions ou de passions fortes
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
La chaleur du désert était torride pendant la journée.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

tendresse
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
La mère a montré une grande tendresse en s'occupant de son enfant malade.
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

serviette
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
Elle s'est enveloppée dans une serviette douce après la douche.
B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

carreau
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
Le sol de la cuisine est couvert de carreaux en céramique.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
La valeur de l'entreprise a augmenté à plus d'un trillion de dollars.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

ténébreux
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
La grotte était humide et ténébreuse, remplie de bruits étranges.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

tigre
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
Le tigre chassait silencieusement à travers la jungle.
B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

thème
Meaning
A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.
Example
The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.
Le thème a mis en évidence la résilience et la durabilité.
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.
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 /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.
B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

jumeau
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
Ils ont des filles jumelles.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

étrier
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Les travailleurs ont construit un tréteau en bois pour soutenir le pont temporaire.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

évasion, retournement
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
La tergiversation du politicien a frustré ses partisans.
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.
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

outils
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
Vous pouvez utiliser des outils en ligne comme FamilySearch pour créer un arbre généalogique.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

drapeau tricolore
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
Le drapeau tricolore français est l'un des drapeaux nationaux les plus célèbres au monde.
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.
B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

pouce
Meaning
the short thick finger of the human hand
Example
She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.
Elle m'a fait un pouce en l'air pour montrer son approbation.
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 /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.
B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

adolescent
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
He's a teenager who loves sports.
Il est un adolescent qui aime le sport.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

téméraire
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
C'était une décision téméraire de traverser la rivière pendant la tempête.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

immeuble locatif
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
La famille vivait dans un tenement bondé en ville.
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.
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

stagiaire; apprenti
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
Le stagiaire médical a travaillé de longues heures pour acquérir de l'expérience pratique.
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

transports
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
La ville investit dans un nouveau système de transport.
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.
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

à
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
Elle va au marché.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

complet, absolu
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Elle est une professionnelle complète dans tous les sens.
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

tactile
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
L'expérience tactile du tissu était douce et lisse.
B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

mouchoir
Meaning
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
Example
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
Elle a utilisé un mouchoir pour se moucher.
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

traditionnellement
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
Le Bangladesh est traditionnellement connu pour son hospitalité.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

triennal
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
Le festival d'art est un événement triennal dans la ville.
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.
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.
B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

lancer légèrement
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
Il a lancé les clés sur la table.
B2 verb /tæp/

tap

taper
Meaning
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
Example
He tapped on the door to get her attention.
Il a tapé à la porte pour attirer son attention.
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

tiara
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
La princesse a porté une tiara en diamant étincelant lors du bal royal.
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.
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

ce soir
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
Ce soir, nous allons regarder un film.
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

stratégie; tactique
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
L'entraîneur a utilisé une nouvelle tactique pour gagner le match.
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.
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.
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 /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

dinde (un type d'oiseau grand)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Nous avons rôti une dinde pour le dîner de Thanksgiving.
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.
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

boire
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
Il aime boire au pub local après le travail.
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.
C2 verb /θrɛʃ/

thresh

battre
Meaning
to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine
Example
Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.
Les agriculteurs ont utilisé des machines pour battre le blé après la récolte.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

tedium
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
Le tedium des longues réunions épuise souvent la motivation.
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 /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.
B1 noun trend

trend

tendance
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
La tendance actuelle de la déforestation est alarmante.
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

taper
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Elle peut taper très vite sur l'ordinateur.
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.
A1 numeral /θriː/

three

trois
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
Example
She has three dogs at home.
Elle a trois chiens à la maison.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

tailleur
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
Le tailleur lui a pris les mesures pour un nouveau costume.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

trophée
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Elle a fièrement exposé le trophée qu'elle a gagné lors de la compétition.
A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

transport
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.
Les systèmes de transport efficaces réduisent le temps de voyage.
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.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

fantastique
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Le concert d'hier soir était absolument fantastique.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

taxi
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
Nous avons pris un taxi pour aller à l'aéroport.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

affluent
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
L'affluent rejoint la rivière principale près de la ville.
A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

demain
Meaning
on the day after today; in the future
Example
Tomorrow we will visit the museum.
Demain, nous visiterons le musée.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

symbole sacré
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
L'aigle est considéré comme un totem sacré dans de nombreuses cultures.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

tranquillité
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Il a apprécié la tranquillité de la campagne.
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.
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.
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

sur mesure
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
Il portait un costume sur mesure qui complétait parfaitement sa silhouette.
A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

table
Meaning
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
Example
They placed the documents on the table.
Ils ont posé les documents sur la table.
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.
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.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

triplécité
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
Le design montre une triplécité de formes combinées harmonieusement.
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

tubéreuse
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
Les fleurs de tubéreuse ont rempli l'air du soir de leur parfum céleste.
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.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

triomphe
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
Le roman est considéré comme l'un des plus grands triomphes de Dickens.
B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

économie traditionnelle
Meaning
An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.
Example
Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.
Les tribus pratiquent encore une économie traditionnelle basée sur le troc.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

temporairement
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
La route est fermée temporairement pour des réparations.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

acteur
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
Le festival était rempli d'acteurs talentueux venus de tout le pays.
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 /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

trépied
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
Le photographe a posé sa caméra sur un trépied.
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.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

termes
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Les termes de l'accord sont clairement définis dans le contrat.
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.
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

ville
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
Le village était calme le dimanche.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

transgresser
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Il s'est excusé après avoir réalisé qu'il avait transgressé les règles de la communauté.
C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

couple
Meaning
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
Example
They entered the dance competition as a twosome.
Ils sont entrés dans la compétition de danse en tant que couple.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

trois copies
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
Les documents ont été préparés en triplicata pour un usage officiel.
C2 noun ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

tillage

labours agricoles
Meaning
The preparation of land for growing crops.
Example
Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.
Un excès de travail du sol peut entraîner de l'érosion.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

vérité banale
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
C'est une vérité banale que le travail acharné mène au succès.
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

vérité
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
Sa vérité dans l'enquête a permis de résoudre rapidement l'affaire.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

décollage
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
Le décollage de l'avion a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

trésor
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
Les pirates ont enterré leur trésor sur l'île.
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

trachée
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
La trachée est protégée par des anneaux de cartilage qui la maintiennent ouverte.
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

tranquille
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
Un environnement tranquille favorise la relaxation et la concentration.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

rire timidement
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
Les étudiants ont commencé à rire timidement lorsque le projecteur s'est figé.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

tremblant
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
Sa voix était tremblante lorsqu'elle a donné son discours.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

théorique
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
L'idée reste principalement théorique sans preuve concrète.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
La communauté tribale a préservé sa culture pendant des siècles.
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

tripler
Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
L'entreprise a triplé ses bénéfices en seulement un an.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

thermocline
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
La thermocline sépare l'eau chaude de la surface de l'eau froide en profondeur.
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.
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.
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.
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.