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C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

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

Trench

tranchée
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
Les soldats ont creusé une tranchée pour se protéger pendant la bataille.
A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

jusqu'à
Meaning
up to the time of; until
Example
She waited till midnight for his call.
Elle a attendu jusqu'à minuit pour son appel.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

diplomate; habile;
Meaning
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
Example
He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.
Il a donné une réponse diplomate pour éviter de blesser ses sentiments.
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

transposer
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
L'éditeur a transposé deux paragraphes dans l'article.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

révélateur
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Les signes révélateurs de fatigue étaient visibles sur son visage.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

renverser
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
Le tremblement de terre a fait tomber l'ancien bâtiment.
A1 noun /taɪm/

time

temps
Meaning
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
Example
I don’t have enough time to finish the project.
Je n'ai pas assez de temps pour terminer le projet.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

principe
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
L'honnêteté est un principe central de leur philosophie.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

threnodie, chant funèbre
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
Le poète a composé une threnodie émouvante pour les soldats tombés.
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.
C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

teinte
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
Les murs ont été peints en blanc avec une légère teinte bleue.
A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

voleur
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
Le voleur a été attrapé en train de voler dans la bijouterie.
C1 noun /ˈtæntrəm/

tantrum

colère
Meaning
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.
Example
The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy.
L'enfant a eu une colère quand il n'a pas eu le jouet.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

escroc
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
L'homme âgé s'est avéré être un escroc rusé qui a trompé tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

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

tirade

diatribe
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Le responsable a lancé une diatribe sur la mauvaise performance.
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.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

chronométrer
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Il a chronométré la course avec un chronomètre.
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

gazouiller
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
J'ai entendu le doux tweet d'un moineau ce matin.
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.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

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

timidity

timidité
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
Sa timidité l'a empêché de parler pendant la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

tourmente
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
Le turmoil politique a conduit à des manifestations de masse.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

insipide
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
La soupe était complètement insipide et avait besoin de plus de condiments.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

vaciller
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
Le verre a commencé à vaciller sur le bord de la table.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

testateur
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
L'avocat a lu le testament du testateur décédé.
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 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 ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

intemporel
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
La beauté intemporelle de la peinture a captivé les amateurs d'art pendant des générations.
B1 adverb /ˈðɛərˌfɔr/

Therefore

donc
Meaning
for that reason; consequently
Example
It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.
Il pleuvait, donc nous sommes restés à l'intérieur.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

stratège
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoléon était un brillant tacticien.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

dérangeant; ennuyeux
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
L'étudiant dérangeant a perturbé la classe encore une fois.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

théorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
La théorie de la relativité d'Einstein a révolutionné la physique.
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

facilitation du commerce
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
La facilitation du commerce stimule la croissance économique.
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

théoriser
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
Les scientifiques théorisent souvent sur les origines de l'univers.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

poudre de curcuma
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Ajoutez une pincée de poudre de curcuma au curry pour la couleur et la saveur.
B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

vol
Meaning
the action or crime of stealing
Example
The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.
Le vol de son portefeuille a été signalé à la police.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triomphant; heureux
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
L'équipe était triomphante après avoir remporté le championnat.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

empiéter
Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
Il a été condamné à une amende pour avoir pénétré sur une propriété privée.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

cuillère à soupe
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Elle a remué la soupe avec une cuillère à soupe.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

ordre
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
L'ordre dans sa chambre reflétait l'habitude de tout remettre à sa place.
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

battre
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Sa tête a commencé à battre après la longue journée.
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 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

prendre personnellement
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
Ne le prends pas personnellement, il ne voulait pas te contrarier.
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 /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

thèse
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
Elle a passé deux ans à rédiger sa thèse de doctorat.
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

taxonome
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
Le taxonome a découvert une nouvelle espèce d'insecte.
A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

théâtre
Meaning
a building or area for dramatic performances
Example
We are going to the theater tonight.
Nous allons au théâtre ce soir.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

turbulence
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
L'avion a connu une turbulence sévère pendant le vol.
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.
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 ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

transformation
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
La littératie numérique conduit à la transformation économique.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

truite
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
La truite arc-en-ciel est populaire parmi les pêcheurs sportifs.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tituber
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Le vieil homme a titubé à travers la rue avec une canne.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

topaze
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
La couronne de la reine était décorée d'un magnifique topaze bleu.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

correction ou petite amélioration
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
L'artiste a fait une retouche rapide de la peinture.
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, verb /tæɡ/

tag

étiquette
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Elle a étiqueté ses bagages avant de monter dans l'avion.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Les deux pays avaient un différend territorial concernant l'île.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

tortueux
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
Le voyage à travers le désert était long et tortueux.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

typographique
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Il y avait une erreur typographique dans le livre.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

ténor / ton général
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
Le ton général de son discours était plein d'espoir et rassurant.
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.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

mélodie; composition musicale; tonalité musicale
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Elle fredonnait une belle mélodie tout en travaillant dans le jardin.
B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

têtard
Meaning
the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
Example
The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.
L'étang était rempli de têtards nageant partout.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

fatigué
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Je suis trop fatigué pour continuer à travailler.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

un petit morceau de nourriture délicieuse; un petit morceau intéressant d'information
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Elle a servi de délicieux titbits à la fête.
C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

théosophie
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
La théosophie a attiré des personnes intéressées par le mysticisme et la croissance spirituelle.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

vingt
Meaning
the number equivalent to 20
Example
He is twenty years old.
Il a vingt ans.
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 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

rétrécir
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
La route se rétrécit à mesure qu'elle atteint les montagnes.
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

tonnerre
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
Nous avons entendu le tonnerre rouler à travers le ciel.
C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

gros livre
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
Elle a passé l'après-midi à lire un vieux gros livre sur l'histoire médiévale.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

traître
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
Il a été qualifié de traître après avoir rejoint le parti politique rival.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

thym
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Elle a saupoudré du thym sur le poulet rôti.
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

tour
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
La tour se dressait haute au-dessus de la ville.
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.
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.
C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

transfigurer
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
L'artiste a réussi à transformer de l'argile simple en une belle sculpture.
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

téléphone
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
J'ai besoin de passer un appel téléphonique à mon ami.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

procès; essai
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Le procès pour meurtre a duré trois semaines au tribunal du comté.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

char
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
Le char a traversé le champ de bataille avec une armure puissante.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

chiffre d'affaires
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
L'entreprise a rapporté un chiffre d'affaires élevé dans son département des ventes.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

pince
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
Il a utilisé la pince pour ramasser le charbon chaud.
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentueux/talentueuse
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Elle est une musicienne talentueuse qui joue de plusieurs instruments.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

traducteur
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
Le traducteur a aidé les touristes à comprendre le guide.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

terminer
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
L'entreprise a décidé de mettre fin à son contrat.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

semi-transparence
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
La semi-transparence des rideaux remplissait la pièce de lumière douce.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

environ
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Les réparations coûteront cinq cents dollars ou environ.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

tourment; souffrance
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
Le prisonnier a enduré des années de tourment en isolement cellulaire.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

tolérable; acceptable mais pas idéal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
La chaleur était à peine tolérable l'après-midi.
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 /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

bonheur
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
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 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

tache; marque; corruption ou contamination
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
Le scandale a laissé une tache permanente sur sa réputation.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

opportun; ponctuel
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Son arrivée à temps a sauvé la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

insensible
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Sa remarque insensible a embarrassé tout le monde lors de la réunion.
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.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

typhon
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
Le typhon a causé des inondations graves dans les zones côtières.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

tyrannie
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Les gens se sont rebellés contre la tyrannie de leur dirigeant.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

gonflé, enflé, ou pompeux dans le style
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
Sa prose gonflée était difficile à lire.
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.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

queue
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
Le chien a remué sa queue joyeusement lorsqu'il a vu son propriétaire.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

chose insignifiante ou de peu d'importance
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
Ne vous inquiétez pas d'une broutille comme celle-ci; cela ne vaut pas votre temps.
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.