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B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

déséquilibré; instable
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
La table déséquilibrée continua à osciller.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

irréprochable
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Elle est connue pour son honnêteté irréprochable.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

immoral; impur;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
La société conservatrice a jugé son comportement immoral et inapproprié.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbain
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
C'était un gentleman urbain qui a charmé tout le monde à la fête.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

incertain
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
Elle a donné une réponse incertaine lors de l'entretien.
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

insatisfait
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
Malgré les excuses, elle est restée insatisfaite.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

entreprise
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Lancer une nouvelle entreprise est une entreprise difficile.
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

urgence
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
L'urgence de la situation nécessitait une attention médicale immédiate.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitaire
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
L'église unitaire est connue pour son approche inclusive et ouverte d'esprit.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

innombrable; infini
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity
Example
There are uncountable stars in the night sky.
Il y a des étoiles innombrables dans le ciel nocturne.
A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

utile; pratique
Meaning
having a beneficial purpose; practical
Example
This tool is very useful for fixing problems.
Cet outil est très utile pour résoudre des problèmes.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

non payé; sans salaire
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Elle a travaillé comme stagiaire non payée pendant six mois.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

onguent
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
Le médecin a appliqué un onguent pour guérir la brûlure.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

illimité
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
Le plan Internet offre des données illimitées pendant tout le mois.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

inapproprié
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
Son comportement grossier était inapproprié pour un leader.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

incrédule
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
Elle lui a lancé un regard incrédule lorsqu'il a affirmé avoir rencontré une célébrité.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

non utilisé; inutilisé
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
Il y a beaucoup de pièces inutilisées dans ce vieux manoir.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

inattendu; surprenant
Meaning
not expected or anticipated; surprising
Example
The unexpected news left everyone speechless.
Les nouvelles inattendues ont laissé tout le monde sans voix.
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.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

injuste; incorrecte
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
La punition était injuste pour une infraction mineure.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

invisible; non vu ou remarqué auparavant
Meaning
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
Example
The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.
Les forces invisibles de la nature peuvent être très puissantes.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

amélioration
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
L'entreprise a connu une amélioration des ventes le dernier trimestre.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

improductif; inefficace
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
La réunion était improductive et a gaspillé le temps de tout le monde.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

final; suprême; ultime
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
C'est le test ultime de vos compétences.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

instable
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
Elle se sentait instable après le long voyage.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

unicellulaire
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
Les amibes sont des organismes unicellulaires.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

inébranlable
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
Il a montré un dévouement inébranlable à son objectif.
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

harmonieux
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
Les voix harmonieuses ont créé un effet puissant.
C1 adverb /ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

unnaturally

d'une manière anormale
Meaning
in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely
Example
He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable.
Il a souri d'une manière anormale, mettant tout le monde mal à l'aise.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

inexpérimenté
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
L'écrivain inexpérimenté a eu du mal à terminer son premier roman.
C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

déboucher
Meaning
To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine
Example
He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.
Il a débouché le vin et a servi un verre à tout le monde.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

vêtements de dessous
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
Il a acheté de nouveaux vêtements de dessous pour le mariage.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

malsain; pas sain
Meaning
harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being
Example
Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.
Manger trop de fast food est malsain pour ton corps.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

insupportable
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
La chaleur dans le désert était insupportable.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

indiscutable; certain
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Son honnêteté et son intégrité sont des qualités indiscutables.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

tumulte; agitation; bruit
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
L'annonce a provoqué un tumulte parmi les étudiants.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

incompétent; non qualifié;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
Il était inqualifié pour le poste d'ingénieur en raison de son manque d'expérience.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

indécis; incertain
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Elle était indécise sur quel collège fréquenter.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

union
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
L'union des deux entreprises a créé une puissante société.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

ingérable; hors de contrôle
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
La grande classe est devenue ingérable sans une supervision adéquate.
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

réprimander
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
Le professeur a réprimandé l'élève pour être encore en retard.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

utiliser
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
L'entreprise vise à utiliser l'énergie solaire pour la production.
C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

motif caché
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
Il l'a invitée avec un motif caché.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

unanimité
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
Le comité a atteint l'unanimité sur la nouvelle politique.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

non résolu
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
Le conflit reste non résolu malgré plusieurs réunions.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

sous-estimer
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
Ne sous-estimez jamais la puissance du travail d'équipe.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

inchangé
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
Son amour pour sa famille est resté inchangé au fil des ans.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

malchanceux; de mauvaise chance
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
Il était malchanceux de manquer le tir gagnant.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

non fiable; ne peut être fait confiance ou dépendre de
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
La vieille voiture est peu fiable et tombe souvent en panne.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

célibataire
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
Il a trente-cinq ans et il est toujours célibataire.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

généreux
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
Elle a reçu un soutien généreux de sa famille.
B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

unifié
Meaning
Made into a whole or joined together.
Example
A unified approach fosters better outcomes.
Une approche unifiée favorise de meilleurs résultats.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

ultramondain
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
Les philosophes discutent souvent des réalités ultramondaines au-delà de la perception humaine.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

inconsciemment
Meaning
without being aware of one's actions or surroundings
Example
She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.
Elle tapotait inconsciemment son pied au rythme de la musique.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

grossier
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
Son comportement grossier a choqué les invités à la fête.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

sous-dimensionné
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
Le chiot sous-dimensionné avait du mal à suivre ses frères et sœurs.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

difficile; nécessitant un grand effort; en pente ascendante
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
Apprendre une nouvelle langue peut être une bataille difficile.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

agité; anxieux; perturbé
Meaning
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
Example
She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.
Elle a passé une nuit agitée à s'inquiéter des résultats de l'examen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

instable
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
L'économie instable a rendu les gens inquiets au sujet de leurs emplois.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

déraisonné
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
Les manifestants ont montré un enthousiasme débridé pour le changement.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

difficile à manipuler
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
La boîte était trop difficile à manipuler pour être montée dans les escaliers.
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

unir
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
La crise a aidé à unir la communauté.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

sans cérémonie/rude
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
Il a fait une sortie sans cérémonie de la fête.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

complet; absolu; total
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
Le film était un désastre total au box-office.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

inutile; superflu
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
La réunion était inutile puisque toutes les décisions avaient déjà été prises.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

sans fin
Meaning
continuing forever; without end
Example
The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.
La pluie sans fin a rendu la journée morose.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

imperturbable
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
Malgré la crise, il est resté imperturbable et confiant.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

non sophistiqué
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
Les villageois menaient une vie non sophistiquée mais heureuse.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

indésirable; nuisible; désagréable
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
La nouvelle politique a eu plusieurs conséquences indésirables.
B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

déballer
Meaning
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
Example
She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.
Elle a déballé le cadeau avec précaution et excitation.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

inimaginable
Meaning
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
Example
The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.
L'échelle de la destruction était inimaginable jusqu'à ce que nous le voyions de nos propres yeux.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

inutile
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Cet ordinateur cassé est complètement inutile.
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

gamin des rues
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
Les gamins en haillons jouaient au bord de la rivière.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

sans importance
Meaning
not having much value, significance, or influence
Example
The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.
Le détail semblait sans importance par rapport au problème principal.
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

inébranlable ou ferme
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
Sa détermination inébranlable l'a aidée à surmonter tous les défis.
A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

euh
Meaning
a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.
Example
Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.
Euh, je ne suis pas sûr si c'est la bonne réponse.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilisation
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
L'augmentation de l'utilisation du plastique nécessite une meilleure gestion des déchets.
A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

habituellement; normalement
Meaning
in most cases; generally; as a rule
Example
I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Je me réveille généralement à 7 h tous les matins.
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

subordonné
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
Le directeur a ordonné à ses subordonnés de terminer rapidement la tâche.
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

ombre totale, région sombre d'une tache solaire
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
Pendant l'éclipse, nous nous sommes tenus dans l'ombre de la lune.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

inquiet; anxieux; mal à l'aise
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
Elle se sentait inquiète de marcher seule la nuit.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

impossible à enseigner
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Il était si têtu qu’il est devenu presque impossible à enseigner.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

incivilisé; sans éducation
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Son comportement incivilisé a embarrassé tout le monde à la fête.
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

connaissance sans précédent
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
Artemis fournira des connaissances sans précédent sur le système solaire.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

non modifié
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
Les données ont été utilisées sous leur forme non modifiée.
C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

sans erreur
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
L'archer a visé sans erreur la cible.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

ondulant
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
Nous avons conduit à travers des collines ondulantes.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

désordonné; non coordonné
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
Ses mouvements étaient désordonnés, ce qui le rendait sujet aux accidents.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

sournois
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
Ils ont exposé les pratiques sournoises de l'entreprise avec ses fournisseurs.
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.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

cruel; pas gentil
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
C'était cruel de sa part de se moquer de son apparence.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

cruellement
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
Elle a parlé cruellement de son collègue pendant la réunion.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

inapte à l'emploi
Meaning
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Example
Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.
En raison de son casier judiciaire, il était considéré comme inapte à l'emploi dans la plupart des entreprises.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

pur
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Elle a ressenti une joie pure lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

sans défense, négligent
Meaning
not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information
Example
In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.
Dans un moment sans défense, elle a révélé ses véritables sentiments à propos du projet.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

uniformité; consistance; égalité
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
L'uniformité du design a créé un effet visuel attrayant.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

dangereux; risqué;
Meaning
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
Example
It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
Il est dangereux de marcher seul dans ce quartier la nuit.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

intacte
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
Tous les passagers ont été sauvés indemnes.
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

omniprésent
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Les smartphones sont devenus omniprésents dans la société moderne.
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

soulèvement
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
Le soulèvement a marqué le début de la révolution.
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

désintérêt
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
Elle a montré un total désintérêt face à la critique.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

invivable
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
Le projet a été jugé invivable en raison des coûts élevés.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

de manière non conventionnelle
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Elle s'habille de manière non conventionnelle, mélangeant des couleurs et des motifs audacieux qui surprennent tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

inattendu
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
La réunion s'est terminée sans incidents inattendus.
A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

oncle
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
Mon oncle nous rendra visite la semaine prochaine.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

irréprochable
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
Son comportement était irréprochable tout au long de l'événement.
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

usuraire
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
La banque a été accusée d'offrir des prêts à des taux usuraires.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

omniprésent
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Les médias sociaux sont devenus omniprésents parmi les jeunes.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

inquétable; ferme
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Sa foi est restée inébranlable malgré tous les défis.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

désagréablement
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
La pièce était désagréablement chaude l’après-midi.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

impardonnable
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Sa trahison était un délit impardonnable.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

insensible, naturel
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Il est resté impassible face à la critique et a continué à travailler dur.
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

sous, en dessous
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
Les clés étaient cachées sous la pile de papiers.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

sous-vêtements
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
Il a acheté de nouveaux sous-vêtements pour le voyage.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

sans indices
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
Son ton sans indices n'a donné aucun indice de ses véritables sentiments.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

indisponibilité
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
L'indisponibilité du gestionnaire a causé un retard dans le projet.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

inquiet
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
Sa douleur est restée inquiète malgré le passage du temps.
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

utilitarisme
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
L'utilitarisme suggère que nous devrions agir pour maximiser le bonheur global.
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

soulever
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Les travailleurs ont dû soulever la grosse pierre pour dégager le chemin.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

utilitaire
Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
Le bâtiment avait une conception utilitaire simple.
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

démoralisé
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
Les pairs démoralisés peuvent pousser les adolescents à la délinquance.