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C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

injustifiable
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
L'entreprise a réalisé des bénéfices injustifiables pendant la crise.
A2 noun /fiːld/

field

champ
Meaning
an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study
Example
The children played football in the field.
Les enfants ont joué au football dans le champ.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisé
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
Les enfants vaccinés sont immunisés contre de nombreuses maladies.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

personne ou chose qui commence quelque chose; le premier plat d'un repas
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Le starter du repas était une salade fraîche.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

critiquer
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
Le professeur a critiqué l'écriture médiocre de l'élève.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

sécuriser une corde
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
L'escaladeur a demandé à son partenaire de sécuriser la corde serrée.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

concurren, prétendant
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Elle est une forte prétendante pour le poste de maire.
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

employer
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
L'entreprise prévoit d'employer plus d'ingénieurs l'année prochaine.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

désapprouver
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Plusieurs membres ont exprimé un désaccord avec la décision majoritaire.
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

générer
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
Le jeu vidéo a généré de nombreuses suites.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

hydraté
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
Le minéral est hydraté car il contient des molécules d'eau dans sa structure.
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

une très petite quantité
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Il ne se soucie pas d'un iota du résultat.
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.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

défendre
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
L'avocat a travaillé dur pour défendre son client.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

sans fin; infini; illimité
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
L'océan semblait sans fin depuis le rivage.
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

gluant
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
Le riz gluant est resté collé dans la casserole.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

apte
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Elle est une élève apte qui comprend rapidement de nouveaux concepts.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

surprenant; étonnant
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
C'est surprenant de voir à quelle vitesse les enfants apprennent de nouvelles langues.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

viande de bœuf
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
Le restaurant sert le meilleur steak de viande de bœuf en ville.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

anxieux
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Il était anxieux à l'idée de commencer un nouveau travail dans un pays étranger.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

consortium
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
Le consortium a travaillé de manière collaborative pour construire le câble.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

boiter
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
Il boitait à travers la pièce après s'être tordu la cheville.
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

cours, chemin ou ensemble de leçons éducatives
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
Elle s'est inscrite à un cours de sciences informatiques.
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

mal
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Il a mal performé à l'examen.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

fumée
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
La fumée des véhicules aggrave la qualité de l'air.
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

fournisseur
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
Le fournisseur a livré les produits à temps.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

entrepôt
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
L'entreprise stocke tous ses produits dans un grand entrepôt.
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

révision; édition révisée
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
Les étudiants ont passé des heures à faire des révisions pour leurs examens finaux.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

affaires
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Elle a mis toutes ses affaires dans la valise.
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

quelque chose de délicat
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
Le voile de la mariée était fait de tissu délicat de gossamer.
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

étagère au-dessus de la cheminée
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
Elle a posé des photos de famille sur l'étagère au-dessus de la cheminée.
B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

matières premières
Meaning
The basic material from which a product is made.
Example
The factory imports raw materials for production.
L'usine importe des matières premières pour la production.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

quelque peu; légèrement; modérément
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
Le film était quelque peu intéressant, mais pas génial.
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

oxymore
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
L'expression 'silence assourdissant' est un oxymore classique.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

labyrinthe
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Les enfants se sont perdus dans le labyrinthe de maïs lors du festival de la récolte.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

monnaie
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Des systèmes de monnaie duale ont été proposés.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

claustrophobie
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
Il évite les ascenseurs à cause de sa claustrophobie.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statique
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Les idées statiques entravent les progrès.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

physique
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Il a une silhouette athlétique grâce à des années d'entraînement.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

cartographe
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
Le cartographe a dessiné soigneusement la carte du nouveau territoire.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

improbable; peu probable
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Il est peu probable qu'il pleuve aujourd'hui avec un ciel aussi dégagé.
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

carpe commune
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
La carpe commune est un poisson important en aquaculture.
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

américain
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
Elle est une citoyenne américaine.
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

vendeur
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
Le vendeur de rue a vendu des fruits et des légumes frais.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

expulser
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
L'arbitre a dû expulser le joueur pour un comportement antisportif.
A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

vert
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
Les feuilles vertes sur les arbres ont l'air fraîches après la pluie.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

abonder
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
La forêt est pleine de faune.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

indifférent
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Elle était indifférente au résultat du match.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

personne immorale
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
Le vieux réprouvé passait ses journées à parier et à boire.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

imagerie
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
L'utilisation de l'imagerie par le poète a donné vie à la scène.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

inestimable; de valeur incommensurable
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Les bijoux antiques de sa grand-mère sont absolument inestimables.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

paroisse
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La paroisse s'est réunie pour le service du dimanche.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

irreconcilable

irréconciliable
Meaning
impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences
Example
The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences.
Le couple s'est séparé en raison de différences irréconciliables.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

marge
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Veuillez écrire vos notes dans la marge de la page.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

mariage
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Ils sont unis heureux dans le mariage depuis vingt ans.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

réceptif / harmonieux
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
Elle est réceptive aux besoins de ses élèves.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

herbeux
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
Le champ herbeux s'étendait à perte de vue.
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

pruderie
Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
Sa pruderie rendait souvent les autres mal à l'aise lors des discussions ouvertes.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

relatif à la chirurgie
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
Elle a subi un traitement chirurgical pour réparer les dégâts.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

coexistence
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
La coexistence pacifique de différentes cultures rend cette ville unique.
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

pleurer
Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
Le bébé a commencé à pleurer lorsqu'elle avait faim.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

célébrité
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Le jeune acteur a acquis une célébrité internationale grâce à son dernier film.
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

relation
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
Ils ont une relation très proche.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

gentil
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
La synagogue a accueilli à la fois les juifs et les gentils.
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

immédiatement après
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
Il a avoué son erreur, immédiatement après elle lui a pardonné.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

épais / robuste
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
L'homme épais a soulevé la boîte lourde avec facilité.
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

isolation
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
L'isolation des zones de stockage des aliments peut empêcher les nuisibles d'entrer.
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

piège
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
Le chasseur a mis un piège pour attraper des lapins.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

hasardeux
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Son approche hasardeuse a conduit à l'échec du projet.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

éternuer
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
J'ai dû éternuer pendant la réunion.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

endetté; reconnaissant
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Je suis profondément endetté envers ma professeure pour toute sa guidance.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

interprète; traducteur;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
La conférence internationale a embauché des interprètes professionnels pour traduire les discours en temps réel.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

interrompre
Meaning
To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.
Example
He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.
Il s'est senti embarrassé d'interrompre leur conversation privée.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

assaillir
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Le politicien a été assailli par des questions difficiles.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

figue
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
L'arbre de figuier dans notre jardin produit des fruits délicieux chaque été.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

succession écologique
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
La succession forestière se produit lorsque les anciens écosystèmes sont remplacés par de nouveaux.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

fléau
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
Les embouteillages sont le fléau de la vie urbaine.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

réconforter
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Elle a essayé de consoler son amie après la perte.
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

durable
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Les pratiques durables atténuent l'impact environnemental.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

moyen
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
La télévision est un moyen puissant de diffuser des informations.
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

pois
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
Les enfants ont apprécié de manger des pois sucrés avec le dîner.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

son
Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
La cloche a sonné à travers la vallée.
C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

optimisation du rendement
Meaning
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
Example
Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.
Les techniques d'optimisation du rendement peuvent améliorer considérablement la production de cultures.
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.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

léger; mineur; mince; subtil
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
Il y avait un léger retard dans l'horaire du train.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

conflit
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Les deux pays essaient de résoudre le conflit par des négociations.
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

alléchant; séduisant mais hors de portée
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
L'arôme alléchant du pain frais remplissait la boulangerie.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

satiriser
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
La pièce satirise la cupidité des entreprises modernes.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

s'harmoniser parfaitement
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ses plans s'accordent parfaitement avec nos objectifs.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

marchander
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Ils ont marchandé le prix pendant une heure.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

passé
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
Il parle souvent des traditions des jours passés.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

début
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Depuis le début, le projet semblait ambitieux mais réalisable.
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

transparent
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
L'eau du lac était tellement transparente que vous pouviez voir les pierres au fond.
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

rouille
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
La vieille voiture était couverte de rouille après des années de négligence.
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

gustatif
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
Le restaurant a offert une expérience gustative unique.
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

ferme d'élevage
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
Ils possèdent un énorme ranch de bétail au Texas.
B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

voler
Meaning
to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery
Example
The thief tried to rob the bank last night.
Le voleur a essayé de voler la banque hier soir.
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

dénotation
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
La dénotation du mot 'rose' est un type de fleur.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lubrique
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
Le personnage a été dépeint comme un homme lubrique.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

grincer des dents
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Il a commencé à grincer des dents de rage.
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.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

un paresseux, quelqu'un qui évite de travailler ou de faire des efforts
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
Ne sois pas un lofèr, aide-nous avec le travail.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

meurtrier; avec l'intention de tuer; extrêmement violent; sanguinaire
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Le regard meurtrier dans ses yeux a effrayé tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

relatif aux arbres
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
Les singes sont des animaux arboricoles qui passent la majeure partie de leur temps dans les arbres.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

terriblement
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Il se sentait terriblement triste après avoir entendu la nouvelle.
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

selon
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
Selon le rapport, les ventes ont augmenté au dernier trimestre.
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

positif
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
Les protons ont une charge positive.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

coercitif
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
Le gouvernement a été critiqué pour avoir adopté des mesures coercitives contre les manifestants.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

occupé
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
La chambre est occupée, veuillez attendre dehors.
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

dent de fourchette
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
La fourchette a quatre dents.
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

brosse
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
Je me brosse les dents chaque matin avec une brosse douce.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

joyau; pierre précieuse; bijou
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
La couronne était ornée de joyaux précieux venus des quatre coins du monde.
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

presumablement
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
Précisément, il a oublié d'envoyer l'email.
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

dune
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
Les enfants jouaient sur la dune de sable près de la plage.
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

montant de porte
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
Le menuisier a soigneusement mesuré la largeur du montant de la porte.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

arrêter le flux de sang
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
l'infirmière a rapidement arrêté le saignement de la coupure.
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

quoi que ce soit
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
Tu peux choisir ce que tu veux.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

enragé
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Il était un fan enragé de l'équipe de football.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

résiliation
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
La résiliation du contrat a causé une perte financière.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

incongru
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
Ses blagues étaient incongrues lors de la réunion sérieuse.