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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 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

son plaintif ou résonnant
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
Le son plaintif de la cloche de l'église résonnait à travers le village.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

rampe
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Elle tenait fermement la rampe en descendant les escaliers.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

inefficace, irresponsable
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Son attitude inefficace au travail a causé plusieurs délais manqués.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

évaluation
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Une évaluation précise aide à déterminer la durabilité des ressources.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

balayer
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Elle balaie le sol chaque matin.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

relatif à la croissance ou aux processus fondamentaux de la vie
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
Le patient est resté dans un état végétatif après l'accident.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

critère
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
L'honnêteté est un critère important pour ce travail.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

attraper
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Il a essayé de saisir le ballon avant qu'il ne roule.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

tortueux, complexe
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
La route tortueuse de montagne rendait la conduite très difficile.
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

bureau
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
Elle a quitté le bureau tôt pour assister à un événement familial.
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

rustre
Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
Le serveur était un tel rustre que les clients sont partis mécontents.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

sociologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Elle étudie la sociologie à l'université.
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
Trouver une alternative au plastique est essentiel.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

dépendant; à charge
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
En tant que personne à charge fiscale, elle n'a pas pu soumettre sa propre déclaration de revenus séparément.
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

procédures assistées par robot
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Les procédures assistées par robot réduisent les erreurs humaines.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

annoncé
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
La mission a été annoncée publiquement.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

désobéissant
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
L'enfant désobéissant a refusé de suivre les règles.
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

analyste
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
L'analyste financier a prédit une hausse du marché boursier.
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

bonheur
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

maison flottante
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
Ils ont passé leurs vacances sur une magnifique maison flottante sur le lac.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

abattu
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
Il se sentait abattu après avoir entendu la mauvaise nouvelle.
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

conservateur
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
Les conservateurs artificiels sont nuisibles pour la santé.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

donneur
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
Le donneur a généreusement contribué à la nouvelle aile de l'hôpital.
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

précipitamment
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
Elle a emballé précipitamment ses sacs avant de partir à l'aéroport.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

vulnérable
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Les enfants sont souvent les plus vulnérables en temps de crise.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Le gouvernement a émis un mandat pour réduire les émissions de carbone.
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

décoller; enlever
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
L'avion va décoller dans dix minutes.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

scieur
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
Le scieur habile a coupé les bûches en planches.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

électronique
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Il a étudié l'électronique à l'université.
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

cache
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
Les randonneurs ont trouvé un cache de fournitures caché sous les roches.
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

franchise
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
Sa franchise pendant la réunion a impressionné tout le monde.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

bouleversement
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
L'entreprise a connu un grand bouleversement après la démission soudaine de son PDG.
C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

télémétrie
Meaning
The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.
Example
The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.
Le vaisseau spatial a transmis les données de télémétrie à la Terre.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

geste de signe / petit ruisseau
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
Le serviteur est venu à l'appel de son maître.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuel
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
De nombreuses plantes se reproduisent par des méthodes asexuées comme le bourgeonnement ou la division.
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

léthargie; fatigue et inactivité
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
Le temps chaud a causé un sentiment de léthargie.
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

taquiner
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
Ils se taquinaient pendant le déjeuner.
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

doubler
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
L'entreprise espère doubler ses profits cette année.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

dispute, désaccord
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Les deux pays sont en dispute à propos de la question des frontières.
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

résolution diplomatique
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
Une résolution diplomatique est nécessaire pour la paix.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

marcher avec fierté
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Il a marché fièrement sur scène après avoir gagné le prix.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

nerveux, anxieux
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
Elle se sentait nerveuse avant son entretien d'embauche.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

inclusion
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
La diversité et l'inclusion sont des valeurs clés dans les lieux de travail modernes.
B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

réassurance
Meaning
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
Example
She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.
Elle avait besoin de réassurance que tout irait bien.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

ingérer
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
Le patient doit ingérer le médicament avec de l'eau.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

cabine
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Il est allé dans la cabine de vote pour déposer son bulletin.
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

commune / communiquer intimement
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
Elle est allée à la campagne pour communier avec la nature.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

métrique
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
L'entreprise suit le succès en utilisant des métriques de performance claires.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

s'enrôler
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
Il a décidé de s'enrôler dans l'armée après l'obtention de son diplôme.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

espérément
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Espérons que le temps sera agréable demain.
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

cadeau supplémentaire
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
Le commerçant a offert un bonbon comme cadeau supplémentaire.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

latin
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
De nombreux mots anglais proviennent du latin.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

locatif
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
En latin, le cas locatif est utilisé pour indiquer un lieu.
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

assaut
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
Le village a fait face à un assaut des forces ennemies.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

foin
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Les vaches mangeaient de la foin dans la grange.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

détermination
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Sa détermination à réussir était inébranlable.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

ancêtre
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
Nos ancêtres ont lutté pour l'indépendance.
A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

ventilateur électrique
Meaning
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
Example
The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.
Le ventilateur électrique garde la pièce fraîche pendant les chaudes journées d'été.
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.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

arcade
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
Les enfants ont passé l'après-midi à jouer dans l'arcade.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

philanthropique
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
Elle est connue pour ses activités philanthropiques dans la ville.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

demander de manière insistante
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
Elle demandait de manière insistante une augmentation à son patron jusqu'à ce qu'il cède enfin.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

honte
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
Rompre sa promesse a apporté la honte à son nom et à l'héritage de sa famille.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

nature. caractère.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
La nature calme de l'environnement aide à la guérison.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

facilement dupe
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Elle était tellement crédule qu'elle croyait chaque rumeur.
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

inépuisable
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
Son énergie inépuisable lui a permis de travailler sans relâche sur ses projets.
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

négociations bilatérales
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
Les négociations bilatérales résolvent les différends.
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

répulsion
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
Elle ressentit une profonde répulsion envers la cruauté de l'acte.
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

vendeur ambulant
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
Le vendeur ambulant a bruyamment promu ses marchandises dans le marché bondé.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

amie de confiance
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
La servante de la reine est devenue sa confidente la plus fidèle.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

polyvalent
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
C'est un musicien polyvalent qui peut jouer plusieurs instruments.
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

embrouiller / démêler
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
Elle a commencé à démêler les fils lâches du pull.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

marque déposée
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
Le logo de l'entreprise est sa marque déposée.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

profil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Il a mis à jour son profil sur le site Web de l'entreprise.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

chaîner
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Les anciennes régulations enchaînent les petites entreprises et ralentissent l'innovation.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

escroquerie; activité suspecte; comportement malhonnête; tromperie
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
L'audit a révélé de la fraude dans les registres financiers de l'entreprise.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

atteindre
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Elle a travaillé dur pour atteindre ses objectifs.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

position
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
L'entreprise a pris une position ferme sur la protection de l'environnement.
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

discriminatoire
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
Les politiques discriminatoires ont déclenché des protestations.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

photomètre
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
Le scientifique a utilisé un photomètre pour mesurer la lumière dans le laboratoire.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

interdisciplinaire
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
L'approche interdisciplinaire en éducation améliore les compétences en résolution de problèmes.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

non qualifié; travailleur sans compétences
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
De nombreux travailleurs non qualifiés recherchent des opportunités de formation.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

spécialité
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Sa spécialité est la cuisine italienne.
B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

clinique
Meaning
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
Example
She went to the clinic for a health check-up.
Elle est allée à la clinique pour un examen médical.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

vers le bas
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
La balle a roulé vers le bas le long de la pente.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

corsaire
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
Le corsaire a capturé plusieurs navires ennemis pendant le conflit.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

démuni; pauvre; sans argent ni biens
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
De nombreuses familles sont devenues démunies après l'effondrement économique.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

troupeau
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Les touristes se sont rassemblés sur la plage pendant l'été.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

libérer
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
L'armée a libéré la ville du contrôle ennemi.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

issue
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
La porte de secours a fourni une issue pour les travailleurs piégés.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolique
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
La colombe est symbolique de la paix et de la liberté.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

longane
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Les fruits de longane sont souvent consommés frais ou séchés et sont populaires dans les desserts asiatiques.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

ensuite
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Nous sommes allés dîner et avons regardé un film après.
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

approvisionnement. fourniture.
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
Les chaînes d'approvisionnement garantissent la disponibilité des ressources.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

tamis / examiner soigneusement
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Elle tamisait la farine avant de l'ajouter au mélange de gâteau.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

participer
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Il participe à l'expédition antarctique.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

chérir
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Elle chérit les souvenirs de sa maison d'enfance.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

désolé
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
L'avenir semblait désolé après la récession économique.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

compétence, métier, artisanat
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Elle a maîtrisé l'artisanat de la poterie.
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

inévitable
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
La mort est une partie inévitable de la vie.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

épidémie
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Il y a eu une épidémie de grippe dans la ville.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

désordonné; indiscipliné;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
La foule indisciplinée a refusé de suivre les instructions de sécurité.
A1 noun /faɪv/

five

cinq
Meaning
The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.
Example
She bought five apples from the market.
Elle a acheté cinq pommes au marché.
B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

émotions
Meaning
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example
Emotions ran high during the protests.
Les émotions étaient fortes pendant les manifestations.
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

conditionnel; sous condition
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
L'offre d'emploi est conditionnelle à la réussite de la vérification des antécédents.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

domestique
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Les investissements nationaux stabilisent l'économie.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

émerveillement
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Les enfants regardaient les feux d'artifice avec émerveillement.
C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

suicide assisté
Meaning
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Example
The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.
Le débat sur l'euthanasie soulève des questions éthiques difficiles.
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

vitrier
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
Le vitrier a réparé la fenêtre cassée dans notre maison.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

pluriel de contorsion; plusieurs formes tordues ou déformées
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
Les contorsions du magicien ont laissé la foule bouche bée.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

jours
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Le projet prendra au moins cinq jours pour finir.
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

châssis funéraire
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
Le cercueil a été placé sur le châssis funéraire pendant le service funéraire.
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

fanatique
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
Il était considéré comme un fanatique en raison de ses opinions politiques strictes.
C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

prolongé, long, étendu
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Example
The negotiations were protracted over months.
Les négociations ont duré des mois.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

élémentaire; fondamental
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Il a appris les mathématiques élémentaires à l'école.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

épinard
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
Les épinards frais sont très nutritifs.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

à l'échelle nationale
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campagne a reçu un soutien à l'échelle nationale.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

récemment
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Elle a récemment rénové sa maison.