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C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

excessif; inapproprié; plus que ce qui est nécessaire ou approprié
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
Le professeur s'est plaint de la pression excessive des parents.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

conseiller
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
Le professeur a conseillé les étudiants sur leurs choix de carrière.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

mer profonde
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
De nombreuses créatures des profondeurs marines produisent de la bioluminescence pour survivre.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

provisoire
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
Le juge a émis une ordonnance provisoire pour maintenir le statu quo jusqu'à l'audience.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

pâle, surtout à cause d'une mauvaise santé; manquant de substance ou de vitalité
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
Son teint pâle montrait des signes de maladie.
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

musulman
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
Il est un musulman dévoué.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

inadéquat
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
Le financement était insuffisant pour terminer le projet.
A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

en bois
Meaning
made of wood
Example
The house had beautiful wooden floors.
La maison avait de beaux planchers en bois.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

agriculture
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
L'agriculture nécessite à la fois du travail acharné et des connaissances sur la terre.
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

engrais
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
Les agriculteurs utilisent des engrais pour augmenter la production des cultures.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

négligent
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
Le parent négligent a laissé l'enfant seul pendant des heures.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

une forme tordue ou pliée; l'action de tordre hors de la forme normale
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
La contorsion du gymnaste a étonné le public.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

annuler un ordre
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
Le général a annulé les ordres précédents immédiatement.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

lac
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Les pêcheurs vivaient près du lac pendant des générations.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

bride; mors
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
Le cavalier a ajusté le filet du cheval avant de le monter pour la course.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

préférer
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Je préfère le thé au café le matin.
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

accepter
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
Elle a décidé d'accepter l'offre d'emploi.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

tyrannie
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Les gens se sont rebellés contre la tyrannie de leur dirigeant.
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

incomparable
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
La beauté incomparable du Taj Mahal émerveille les visiteurs.
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

fantôme / crainte
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
La menace de l'inflation est devenue un bugaboo politique.
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

rancune
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
Elle garde toujours une rancune contre lui pour ce qui s'est passé il y a des années.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

accusateur
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Il lui lança un regard accusateur.
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

déprécier
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Les voitures ont tendance à se déprécier rapidement dans leurs premières années.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

agité; frénétique; plein d'activités
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mon emploi du temps a été agité dernièrement avec des réunions successives.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

abbé
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
L'abbé a accueilli les visiteurs au monastère.
B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

planification
Meaning
The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.
Example
Effective planning ensures better waste management.
Une planification efficace garantit une meilleure gestion des déchets.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demande; désir des consommateurs pour des biens ou des services
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demande de produits alimentaires biologiques a considérablement augmenté ces dernières années.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

appartenir
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Les règles ne s'appliquent qu'aux membres du club.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

resplendissant
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
La mariée semblait resplendissante dans sa robe de mariée.
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

prépondérer
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
Dans le débat, les arguments logiques ont prépondéré sur les appels émotionnels.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

résister / supporter
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Ce bâtiment peut résister à de forts tremblements de terre.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

comportement
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Son comportement calme a impressionné tout le monde lors de la réunion.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

asonner
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Les lignes asonnent magnifiquement, donnant à la chanson un flux unique.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

inactif
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
Le patient est resté inactif sur le lit.
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

tactile
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
L'expérience tactile du tissu était douce et lisse.
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

curcuma frais
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Râpez du curcuma frais dans le curry pour une saveur authentique.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

cohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
L'étude a suivi une cohorte d'étudiants pendant dix ans.
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

canadien
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
Elle aime la culture et les traditions canadiennes.
C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

coalescence, fusion
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
La coalescence de différentes cultures crée de la diversité.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sceller, fermer
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Il a scellé l'enveloppe avant d'envoyer la lettre.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

anthropoïde
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
Le gorille est considéré comme un anthropoïde.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

malpratique
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
Le chirurgien a été poursuivi pour malpratique après l'échec de l'opération.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

tempéré
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Il est connu pour son comportement tempéré même dans des situations stressantes.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

rayons / parlé
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Le rayon de la bicyclette était tordu après l'accident.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

la couche supérieure d'une forêt formée par les cimes des arbres; couverture supérieure
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
La canopée de la forêt tropicale offre un abri à de nombreux oiseaux et insectes.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

habitable
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
La planète Mars pourrait devenir habitable dans le futur.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

lyre
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
Le musicien a joué une mélodie sur la lyre.
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extrêmement propre et ordonné; immaculé
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
La maison était parfaitement propre et ordonnée après le nettoyage.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

meilleur effort
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Il a donné son meilleur effort pour terminer la tâche à temps.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

irrégulier
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Sa présence au travail a été irrégulière ce mois-ci.
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

cordialité; amabilité
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
La cordialité de l'hôte a fait en sorte que tous les invités se sentent bienvenus et à l'aise.
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

justifier
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
Il a essayé de justifier sa décision avec des raisons logiques.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

physique
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en physique à l'université.
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

favorable
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
Le mariage a eu lieu un jour favorable.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

basé sur la probabilité
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
Le modèle suit une approche probabilistique pour les prédictions.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titulaire
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Elle est la titulaire du comité, mais les décisions sont prises par le coordinateur.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

raffinement excessif
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
La preciosité de l'auteur a rendu le roman difficile à lire pour certains lecteurs.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

varié; divers
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
Le musée a une collection variée d'artefacts anciens.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

suspendre
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
L'entreprise a décidé de suspendre son adhésion.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

profondément; intensément; profondément
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
Elle respira profondément avant de prendre sa décision.
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

nouvelles
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
Les nouvelles sur la tempête se sont propagées rapidement.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

inception
Meaning
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Example
The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.
L'inception de l'entreprise a marqué une nouvelle ère dans l'industrie.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

coup; un coup puissant avec la main, une arme ou un objet dur
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Le boxeur a porté un coup dévastateur à son adversaire.
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

inépuisable
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
Son énergie inépuisable lui a permis de travailler sans relâche sur ses projets.
A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

fille
Meaning
a female child or young woman
Example
The girl was playing with her friends in the park.
La fille jouait avec ses amis dans le parc.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

format numérique
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un arbre généalogique en format numérique peut être partagé en ligne.
A1 verb /spik/

speak

parler
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
Elle peut parler couramment trois langues.
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

visage rubicond
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
Le visage rubicond de l'homme âgé montrait qu'il était en bonne santé.
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

ajuster
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
Elle a ajusté le miroir pour voir la route clairement.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

terrain
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Les soldats ont dû traverser un terrain difficile pendant la mission.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

intenable
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
Le politicien a démissionné lorsque sa position est devenue intenable.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

costume
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Elle a porté un magnifique costume pour la fête d'Halloween.
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

cerise
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
Elle a cueilli des cerises fraîches de l'arbre dans son jardin.
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

opposé; complètement différent; face à face; inverse;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
Ils ont des vues opposées sur la politique mais restent de bons amis.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

impraticable
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
La route est devenue impraticable après la forte neige.
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

économiser
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
Les familles essaient d'économiser en réduisant les dépenses inutiles.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

colosse
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein était un colosse dans le monde de la science.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

fidèle; loyal; engagé
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Elle est restée fidèle à ses principes tout au long de sa carrière.
C1 noun /aɪˈtɪnərɛri/

itinerary

itinéraire
Meaning
A planned route or schedule of a journey or trip.
Example
The travel agent gave us a detailed itinerary for our vacation.
L'agent de voyages nous a donné un itinéraire détaillé pour nos vacances.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

enterrement
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
La cérémonie de l'enterrement a eu lieu l'après-midi.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

torrent; courant rapide
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
La forte pluie a créé un torrent d'eau dévalant la montagne.
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

obstiné; déterminé; inflexible; intransigeant
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Elle était obstinée dans sa décision de quitter l'entreprise.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

syllabation
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Une bonne syllabation aide à une prononciation correcte.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

expérimenté
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Elle est une enseignante expérimentée qui sait comment gérer des étudiants difficiles.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

personne mécontente
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
La personne mécontente a exprimé ses plaintes contre le gouvernement.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

hystérie
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
La foule était dans un état d'hystérie pendant le concert.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

excédent d'approvisionnement
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
Il y avait un excédent de smartphones bon marché sur le marché.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

bande passante
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
L'internet à large bande est devenu une nécessité dans les foyers modernes.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

croyant
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Elle est une fervente croyante du travail acharné et de l’honnêteté.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

nuisible
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Fumer est nuisible pour votre santé.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

restreindre
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
Le gouvernement a décidé de restreindre l'utilisation des sacs en plastique.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

loquace
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
L'enfant loquace a diverti tout le monde avec des histoires sans fin.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

virus
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
L'ordinateur a été infecté par un virus dangereux.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distant
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Il semblait distant à la fête et évitait la plupart des conversations.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

moraliste et hypocrite
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Il a fait un discours moraliste sur l'honnêteté alors qu'il était lui-même corrompu.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

cave
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Ils ont visité un célèbre vignoble en France.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

coopératif
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Elle a été très coopérative pendant le processus d'entretien.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

corbeau
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
Le corbeau s’est perché sur le vieux chêne et a croassé bruyamment.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

supportable; tolérable; pas trop désagréable ou douloureux
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
La douleur est devenue supportable après avoir pris le médicament.
C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

récessionnaire
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
Example
Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.
Les gouvernements introduisent des politiques pour contrer les effets récessionnaires.
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

relatif aux runes
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
La vieille pierre avait des gravures runiques étranges.
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

semblable; de la même manière
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
Les deux sœurs se ressemblent beaucoup.
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

décorum; bienséance; dignité
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
Le diplomate a maintenu un décorum parfait tout au long des négociations animées.
B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

bonheur
Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

épithète
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Il a gagné l'épithète ‘Le Grand’ pour ses réalisations remarquables.
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

réduire
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
L'entreprise a dû réduire ses dépenses en raison des réductions budgétaires.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

martyr
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
Il est devenu un martyr pour la cause de la liberté et de la démocratie.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

laser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
Le médecin a utilisé un laser pour effectuer une chirurgie oculaire.
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

cafetiere
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
J'utilise ma cafetiere chaque matin pour preparer du cafe frais.
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

appartenant
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
Le droit de passage est appartenant à la propriété du propriétaire.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

synthétiser
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Les scientifiques synthétisent de nouveaux composés pour la recherche médicale.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

évocateur
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
L'odeur de la pluie évoque mon enfance dans le village.
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

colère
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
Sa colère était terrible à voir.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

musclé
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
L'homme musclé a soulevé la boîte lourde avec facilité.
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.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

guêpe
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
La guêpe m'a piqué quand j'ai dérangé son nid.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

accumulation de gaz dans le système digestif
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Manger des haricots peut parfois provoquer des flatulences.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

jasmin de nuit
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
Le jasmin de nuit fleurit seulement après le coucher du soleil avec ses petites fleurs blanches.