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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.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

ironique, sarcastique
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
Il est ironique que la caserne de pompiers ait brûlé.
B2 verb /riːp/

reap

récolter
Meaning
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
Example
Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.
Les agriculteurs récoltent du blé à la fin de l'été.
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

ésotérique
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
Le professeur a donné une conférence ésotérique sur la philosophie ancienne.
A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

au revoir
Meaning
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
Example
She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.
Elle a fait un signe de la main et a dit au revoir avant de quitter la gare.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

mariage
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Ils sont entrés dans le mariage après des années d'amitié.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

apprendre
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Les enfants apprennent rapidement quand ils sont intéressés.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

ancien; précieux;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Elle a collectionné des meubles antiques de l'époque victorienne.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

relatif à un diocèse
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
Le conseil diocésain s'est réuni pour discuter des affaires de l'église.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

désinvestir
Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
L'entreprise a décidé de se désinvestir de sa division non rentable.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriété
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
Le criminel a gagné de la notoriété pour ses évasions audacieuses.
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

approbation / éloge
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
Le plan a reçu l'approbation des membres du conseil.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

maladie intestinale (diarrhée avec sang et mucus)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Beaucoup de soldats ont souffert de dysenterie pendant la guerre.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

d'avertissement
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Elle lui a lancé un regard d'avertissement.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

de façon permanente
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
Elle a déménagé en ville de façon permanente après avoir terminé ses études.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

chercheurs d'aventures
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
La vallée de Sajek est une destination populaire pour les chercheurs d'aventures.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

feuille rouge
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
La feuille rouge est riche en fer et est couramment consommée dans les foyers bengalis.
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

gynécologie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en gynécologie après l'école de médecine.
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

démasquer
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
L’enquête a permis de démasquer le vrai coupable du crime.
A2 noun ækt

act

loi
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
La loi a été adoptée en 2023.
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

régions tropicales
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
Le Bangladesh est situé dans les régions tropicales.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

inondation
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
La forte pluie a causé une inondation dans le village.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

enregistrement vidéo
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
Les images de la manifestation ont été diffusées à la télévision toute la journée.
B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

gagnant
Meaning
A person who earns money through work or business
Example
She is the primary earner in her family.
Elle est la principale gagnant de sa famille.
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

esthétique
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
Le design esthétique du bâtiment a attiré de nombreux visiteurs.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

mesurer la profondeur ou examiner de près
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Ils ont utilisé une ligne pour mesurer la profondeur du lac.
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

pécuniaire
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
Ils ont rencontré des difficultés pécuniaires après l'échec de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

cardamome
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
La recette nécessite une pincée de cardamome moulue.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

consanguin
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Les deux familles étaient consanguines par leurs grands-parents.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

imposé
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
Le gouvernement a imposé de nouvelles régulations sur l'industrie.
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

treillis
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
L'ingénieur a conçu un solide treillis pour le nouveau pont.
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

guérir
Meaning
to cure; to become healthy again
Example
Time will heal all wounds.
Le temps guérira toutes les blessures.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

cristalliser
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
Ses pensées floues ont commencé à se cristalliser en un plan solide.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuscrit
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
L'auteure a soumis son manuscrit à l'éditeur.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

échapper
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
Le voleur a réussi à échapper à la police.
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

par conséquent
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
Il n'a pas étudié, et par conséquent, il a échoué à l'examen.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

activité secondaire
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Les discussions secondaires ont mené à une meilleure compréhension mutuelle.
B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

outils innovants
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
Les enseignants utilisent des outils innovants pour améliorer l'apprentissage en classe.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratoire
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Les laboratoires avancés ont permis des découvertes révolutionnaires.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

rétablissement
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
Le patient est en rétablissement après la chirurgie.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

s'envoler / augmenter rapidement
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
L'aigle s'envola haut au-dessus des montagnes.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

mélange
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Le festival a offert un mélange de musique, de nourriture et d'art.
C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

sècher
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
Le soleil brûlant a commencé à sécher les champs.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

défectueux; imparfait
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
Le produit défectueux a été retourné au magasin.
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipuler
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Elle peut manipuler le logiciel pour créer des graphiques impressionnants.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

expérimentation
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
L'expérimentation mène à des produits révolutionnaires.
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

spéléologue
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
Le spéléologue a emporté des cordes et des lumières dans la grotte sombre.
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

glas
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
Le glas de l'église résonnait à travers la vallée au crépuscule.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

situation compliquée
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Le projet est coincé dans un marasme bureaucratique.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

vincible
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
L'ennemi semblait vincible après avoir perdu sa base principale.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

évaluer
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
Le professeur évaluera les projets des élèves demain.
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

route indirecte
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
Il a pris une route indirecte pour éviter le trafic.
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

protester violemment
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
Le politicien a commencé à protester violemment contre la corruption.
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

amateur
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
La peinture semblait impressionnante, bien qu'elle ait été réalisée par un amateur.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

terminologie
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
La terminologie médicale peut être difficile à comprendre pour les nouveaux étudiants.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

macabre
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
Le film d'horreur avait une atmosphère macabre.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

impassible
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
Malgré les nouvelles choquantes, elle est restée impassible.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

une personne ou une machine qui coupe et ramasse les récoltes
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Le riper se déplaçait lentement à travers les champs dorés.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

perspicuité
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
La perspicuité de sa conférence a facilité la compréhension des sujets complexes par les étudiants.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

doux et agréablement chaud; apaisant.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Nous avons apprécié une promenade lors d'une douce soirée d'été.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

défendable / justifiable
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
Sa décision était légalement défendable.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

militant
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
Le militant a organisé une manifestation contre la pollution.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

envelopper
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
S'il vous plaît enveloppez le cadeau dans du papier coloré.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

elle-même
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Elle a préparé le repas toute seule.
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

homogène
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
La classe était composée d'un groupe homogène d'étudiants.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

élancé, mince et flexible, comme un saule
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Elle se déplaçait avec une élégance willowy sur scène.
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

charge
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
Les stations de recharge de véhicules électriques augmentent dans les villes.
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

cogent
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
Son argument cohérent a convaincu le jury.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

préoccupation excessive pour les détails ou les règles mineures
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Sa pédanterie a rendu la réunion inutilement longue.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

irriter
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
Ses commentaires négligents l'ont vraiment énervée.
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

faune (créature mythologique)
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
La sculpture représentait un faune dansant et jouant dans la forêt.
C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

inverser
Meaning
To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.
Example
The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.
Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants de convertir la déclaration pour s'exercer.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

betterave
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
La betterave rôtie avec du fromage de chèvre fait une salade délicieuse.
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

personne espiègle
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
Le petit rapscallion a caché les chaussures de son frère pour une farce.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

décent
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Elle a maintenu un silence décent pendant la cérémonie.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

dépensé
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Je dépense trop d'argent pour des livres.
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

échafaud
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
Le criminel a été emmené à l'échafaud à l'aube.
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

force intérieure
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
Le service communautaire favorise la force intérieure chez les individus.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

dague
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
Le guerrier ancien portait une dague en argent.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

couleur brun jaunâtre
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
Les plumes brunes jaunâtres de la chouette se mêlaient à l'écorce de l'arbre.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

audace ou impudence
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Il a eu l'audace de mentir même lorsqu'il a été pris la main dans le sac.
B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

intervention
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
L'intervention de l'ONU a été cruciale pour résoudre le conflit.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsif
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Sa décision impulsive a conduit à des conséquences inattendues.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

répression
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
La répression du gouvernement de la liberté d'expression a déclenché des protestations généralisées.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

pour
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Ce cadeau est pour toi.
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 /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

perturbation
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
La construction de la route a causé une grande perturbation dans la circulation.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

s'efforcer
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Elle s'efforce d'être la meilleure élève de sa classe.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

coq
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
Le coq a chanté à l'aube, réveillant tout le village.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

calcaire
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Le bâtiment ancien était fait de blocs de calcaire
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

conciliatoire
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Elle a parlé d'un ton conciliant pour apaiser la tension.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

réajuster
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
Il a réajusté la chaise pour la rendre plus confortable.
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

perdre
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
J'espère que je ne perds pas mes clés encore une fois.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

lustrer
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Il a lustré la vieille table jusqu'à ce qu'elle brille.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

destruction généralisée; grande confusion ou désordre; chaos
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
L'ouragan a semé la destruction sur les villes côtières, détruisant maisons et commerces.
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

fixer avec une rivet / capturer l'attention
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
L'artisan a riveté les plaques métalliques ensemble.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

famine
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Beaucoup de gens sont morts de famine pendant la famine.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

service des approvisionnements
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Le service des approvisionnements de l'armée s'est assuré que les soldats avaient suffisamment de provisions.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

accumulation
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
L'accumulation de poussière affecte l'efficacité des appareils électroménagers.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

terrain, scène
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
Le match de basket-ball aura lieu dans la nouvelle arène du centre-ville.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

butte
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Les randonneurs se sont reposés sur une butte herbeuse près de la rivière.
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

stress thermique
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
Le stress thermique affecte la croissance des plantes.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

victimiser
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Les fonctionnaires corrompus ont victimisé les pauvres villageois.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

s'appesantir sur
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Le professeur ne s'est pas appesanti sur le point une fois que les élèves ont compris.
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

chemin
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
Elle a marché le long du chemin étroit à travers la forêt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

incitation
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Il a été arrêté pour incitation à la violence.
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

immédiateté, urgence
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
L'immédiateté de la communication numérique a transformé les opérations commerciales.
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

seau
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
Le fermier a rempli le seau avec de l'eau fraîche du puits.
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

présentation formelle
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
L'avocat a fait une présentation des preuves devant le tribunal.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

un lieu ou un état de souffrance habité par les âmes des pécheurs expiant leurs péchés avant d'aller au paradis
Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
Après l'accident, la longue récupération ressemblait à une sorte de purgatoire.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

fleur de plantain
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
Nous avons cuisiné du curry de fleur de plantain pour le dîner.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

moraliste
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
L'auteur était connu comme un moraliste strict dans ses écrits.
C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

doute
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
Example
She had no qualm about speaking her mind.
Elle n'a eu aucun doute en exprimant ce qu'elle pensait.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

affectueux
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Elle est affectueuse envers la peinture et passe des heures devant son canevas.
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Signaux physiques dans le cerveau pour le stockage et la récupération de la mémoire
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Les scientifiques étudient les engrammes pour comprendre comment les souvenirs sont stockés.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

grandeur
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
La grandeur du Colisée attire des millions de visiteurs.
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

bougainvillée
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
La bougainvillée grimpant sur le mur du jardin crée une belle exposition violette.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

incompétence
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
Le projet a échoué à cause de l'incompétence du manager.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

avant la création du monde
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
Certains mythes parlent d'un chaos antémundane avant l'établissement de l'ordre.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

trahir
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Il se sentait trahi par son ami le plus proche.
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

couper / clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
Elle a découpé le coupon dans le journal.