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B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

non coopératif
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
Le témoin était non coopératif et a refusé de répondre aux questions.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

pois chiches
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Faites tremper les pois chiches toute la nuit avant de les cuire pour une meilleure digestion.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

réfugié
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
Le camp de réfugiés a fourni un abri temporaire pour des milliers de familles déplacées.
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

prodigieux
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
L'équipe a fait un effort prodigieux pour terminer le projet à temps.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

entourer
Meaning
to form a circle around something
Example
The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.
Les manifestants ont entouré le bâtiment dans une chaîne humaine.
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

soulagement; confort; aide
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
Elle a ressenti un grand soulagement lorsque l'examen a été terminé.
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

usiner par friction
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
Le tissu rugueux peut facilement user la peau.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

difficulté; situation désastreuse
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Les réfugiés étaient dans une situation désastreuse.
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

législateur
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
Le législateur a introduit un projet de loi pour améliorer les soins de santé.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

interférence
Meaning
the action of interfering with something
Example
The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.
Le signal radio a été perturbé en raison de l'interférence des appareils électroniques à proximité.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

cascade; une succession d'étapes ou d'opérations
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
La cascade de la montagne a créé une belle piscine naturelle en dessous.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

exploitant
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
Les travailleurs ont protesté contre les pratiques exploitantes de l'usine.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

réintégrer
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Le programme aide les prisonniers à se réintégrer dans la société.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

irréprochable
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
Le juge était connu pour son intégrité irréprochable.
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

novellette
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
L'auteur a publié une novellette en avant-première de sa prochaine série.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

brouiller
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
La mauvaise connexion téléphonique a brouillé ses mots.
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

crête
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
Les randonneurs ont atteint le sommet de la montagne au lever du soleil.
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

mode de vie matérialiste
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
Un mode de vie matérialiste conduit souvent à un déclin moral.
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

entourer
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
Les montagnes entourent la petite vallée.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

fantasies délirantes de pouvoir, richesse ou omnipotence
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
La mégalomanie du dictateur l’a conduit à croire qu’il était invincible.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

structure
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Un cadre solide est essentiel pour la gouvernance.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

lâcheté
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Sa lâcheté l'a empêché de prendre la parole.
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

principe
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
L'honnêteté est un principe clé du leadership.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

changeable; instable
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
Le temps est très changeant au printemps.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

imprudent
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
Il serait imprudent de les critiquer ouvertement.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

espérément
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Espérons que le temps sera agréable demain.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

avalanche
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
L'avalanche a enterré la route de montagne sous des tonnes de neige.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pédagogique
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
L'école a adopté de nouvelles techniques pédagogiques pour améliorer l'apprentissage.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

science de la mesure de la lumière
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La photométrie aide à concevoir des systèmes d'éclairage efficaces.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

façade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
La façade en verre du bâtiment reflétait le coucher du soleil.
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.
C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

ratification
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
Le traité nécessitait la ratification par les parlements des deux pays.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

préventif; conçu pour empêcher quelque chose de se produire
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
L'exercice régulier est une mesure préventive contre les maladies cardiaques.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

candidats
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Les candidats passent par un processus de sélection rigoureux.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

intégrité
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
L'intégrité des enseignants favorise un environnement d'apprentissage positif.
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

fusionner
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
Les différentes théories se sont fusionnées en une idée unifiée.
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

maniaque
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Il a éclaté d'un rire maniaque pendant le film.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

les sept merveilles
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Les sept merveilles du monde reflètent la brillance humaine.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

bonheur
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

idyllique et magnifique
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
Ils ont apprécié des vacances idylliques au bord de la mer.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

poisson Bombay
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
Le poisson Bombay est un mets populaire lorsqu'il est séché et frit.
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

répété; qui se produit plusieurs fois
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
Il a fait des tentatives répétées pour la contacter.
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

une carte à jouer avec l'image d'un bouffon, utilisée comme carte sauvage; une personne qui aime plaisanter
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
Il a utilisé la carte joker pour compléter sa main gagnante au jeu de poker.
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

juin
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
Les écoles ferment souvent pour les vacances en juin.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

vénérien
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Les médecins avertissent des dangers des maladies vénériennes.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

glissement de terrain
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
De fortes pluies ont provoqué un énorme glissement de terrain qui a bloqué la route de montagne.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

délirant
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Il était délirant de fièvre et murmurait des absurdités.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

subséquent
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Les événements subséquents ont clarifié les résultats.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

soupirer
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Elle a soupiré de soulagement lorsqu'elle a entendu la bonne nouvelle.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

adoration / amour profond
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Les fans ont montré leur adoration pour le chanteur.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

critiquer sévèrement
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
L'entraîneur a sévèrement critiqué l'équipe pour sa mauvaise performance.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

jongleur
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
Le jongleur a diverti la foule avec ses incroyables tours de balles.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

initiative révolutionnaire
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
L'initiative révolutionnaire promeut l'énergie durable.
C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

revenir sur un chemin ou une route, rappeler et répéter les étapes précédentes
Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
Elle a retracé ses pas pour retrouver ses clés perdues.
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

mission pionnière
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
Artemis est une mission pionnière dans l'exploration spatiale.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

bijoutier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
Le bijoutier a fabriqué une belle bague en or.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophique
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Elle a gardé une attitude calme et philosophique pendant la crise.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

accessoire / élément supplémentaire
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
Le garage est un accessoire de la maison principale.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

déclaratif
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
Une phrase déclarative énonce simplement un fait ou une opinion.
B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

manifestations
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
Des manifestations ont eu lieu le 11 mars.
C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

plaisir
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
Elle a lu l'histoire à voix haute pour le plaisir de ses amis.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

poulain
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
Le fermier a entraîné le jeune poulain à accepter une selle.
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

mendiant
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
Le mendiant était assis près du temple, demandant de l'aumône.
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

cou
Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
Elle portait un joli collier autour de son cou.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
L'enfant est devenu irritable lorsqu'on lui a refusé des bonbons.
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 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

presser
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Elle a pressé le tube de dentifrice pour obtenir le dernier peu.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

habitant
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
La forêt abrite de nombreux habitants nocturnes.
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

officier de pavillon
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
L'officier de pavillon a examiné la flotte avant la cérémonie.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

continuité
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
La continuité du projet dépendait de l'obtention de financements supplémentaires.
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

omnivore
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
Les ours sont des animaux omnivores qui mangent à la fois des plantes et de la viande.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

avertissement
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Il a reçu un avertissement pour son travail négligent.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

revêtement externe
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
Le serpent mue de son revêtement externe à mesure qu'il grandit.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

source
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
La source du fleuve est haute dans les montagnes.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

fourreur
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Le fourreur a exposé de beaux manteaux dans son magasin.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

bassin
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Les enfants ont nourri les canards au bassin dans le parc.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

déplorer
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Les critiques ont déploré le manque de diversité dans le film.
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

vérifier
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
Veuillez vérifier le rapport avant de le soumettre.
A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

bleu ciel
Meaning
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
Example
Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
Ses yeux bleu ciel brillaient sous la lumière du soleil.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

submerger
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Les eaux de l'inondation menaçaient de submerger le village.
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

police
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
La police est arrivée rapidement pour enquêter sur la scène.
A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

pauvre; de mauvaise qualité
Meaning
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality
Example
The poor family struggled to make ends meet.
La famille pauvre a lutté pour joindre les deux bouts.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

rauque
Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
Il a parlé d'une voix rauque après avoir crié toute la journée.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

croissance
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
La croissance économique améliore les conditions de vie.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

partisan
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
Le débat est rapidement devenu partisan, chaque côté défendant son propre agenda.
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

amortir
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
Ils prévoient d'amortir l'hypothèque sur 20 ans.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

retourner vers l'extérieur
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
Le chirurgien a dû retourner la paupière pendant la procédure.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

quantité; nombre; volume
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
La quantité d'eau dans la bouteille est suffisante pour le voyage.
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.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gène
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
La couleur des yeux est influencée par les gènes hérités des parents.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

biannuel
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Le festival biannuel attire des milliers de visiteurs.
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

sceller, fermer
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
Sceller les fissures dans les murs peut empêcher les insectes d'entrer.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

recast
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
Le réalisateur a décidé de recaster le rôle avec un acteur plus jeune.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Extrêmement prudent et précis dans l'attention aux détails
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Un chercheur méticuleux vérifie chaque détail avant de publier.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

émouvant; émotionnel
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
L'histoire émouvante a fait couler des larmes dans les yeux de tous.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries est une entreprise de semi-conducteurs leader.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

vinaigrette / mélange d'épices
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Elle a préparé une délicieuse salade avec de la vinaigrette italienne.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

médicament contenant de l'opium
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Les médecins prescrivaient autrefois le paregoric pour traiter la diarrhée chez les enfants.
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

jeunesse; jeunes
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
Il a passé sa jeunesse à voyager autour du monde.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

autopsie
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
L'autopsie a révélé que la victime était morte d'un empoisonnement.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

brome
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
Le brome est couramment utilisé dans les produits chimiques pour le traitement de l'eau.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potentialiser
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
La caféine peut potentialiser les effets de certains médicaments.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

intolérable
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
Le bruit du chantier était intolérable.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

pharmacie
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Je suis allé à la pharmacie pour acheter des médicaments contre le rhume.
A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

parents
Meaning
A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.
Example
Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.
Les parents peuvent vous aider à construire un arbre généalogique complet.
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.
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

consulter
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
Vous devriez consulter un médecin avant de commencer le traitement.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

déviance
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
Le livre étudie la déviance dans la culture urbaine des jeunes.
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

oraculaire
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
Ses paroles oraculaires ont laissé l'audience profondément pensive.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

regard oblique
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Elle lui lança un regard oblique à travers la pièce.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

bruyant, tapageur
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
La foule est devenue bruyante après que l'équipe a marqué.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

diversifié
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
L'entreprise a adopté une stratégie commerciale diversifiée pour réduire les risques.
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

sourcil
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
Elle leva le sourcil, surprise.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

esquiver
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
Le boxeur a réussi à esquiver le coup de son adversaire.
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

ridiculiser
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
Le caricaturiste a ridiculisé le politicien pour ses déclarations contradictoires.
A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

montant
Meaning
a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent
Example
The total amount of money is not enough.
Le montant total d'argent n'est pas suffisant.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

vendeur ambulant
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
Le vendeur ambulant a vendu des fruits frais de son chariot.