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B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

cruellement
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
Elle a parlé cruellement de son collègue pendant la réunion.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

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

unconsciously

inconsciemment
Meaning
without being aware of one's actions or surroundings
Example
She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.
Elle tapotait inconsciemment son pied au rythme de la musique.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

inapte; inapproprié;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
Il a été déclaré inapte pour le service militaire en raison de sa mauvaise santé.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

incroyable
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
La performance du magicien était absolument incroyable.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

inaperçu; ignoré
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Son travail acharné est passé inaperçu par son manager.
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

usé
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
C'est une voiture usée.
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

étudiant de premier cycle
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
Elle est une étudiante de premier cycle étudiant en informatique.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

immaculé
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
Sa réputation est restée immaculée malgré les accusations.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

déshabiller; enlever les vêtements
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
L'infirmière a aidé à déshabiller le patient pour l'examen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

analphabète
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
Les villageois analphabètes dépendaient des traditions orales pour préserver leur histoire.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

ininterrompu
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
Ses efforts ininterrompus ont finalement porté leurs fruits.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitaire
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
L'église unitaire est connue pour son approche inclusive et ouverte d'esprit.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

étrange
Meaning
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Example
She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
Elle a une étrange capacité à prédire l'avenir.
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

utilisateur
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
Il est un utilisateur fréquent de cette application.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

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

Unbalanced

déséquilibré; instable
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
La table déséquilibrée continua à osciller.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

non réciproque
Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
Il a souffert d'un amour non réciproque pendant des années.
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

déshabillage
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
L'enfant est rapidement allé à l'intérieur pour le déshabillage après avoir joué dans la boue.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

déshonoré
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
Il s’est senti déshonoré lorsque ses années de service ont été ignorées.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

unicellulaire
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
Les amibes sont des organismes unicellulaires.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

irréel
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
L’expérience semblait irréelle après la nouvelle soudaine.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

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

unfaltering

inébranlable
Meaning
Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating
Example
She continued with unfaltering determination.
Elle a continué avec une détermination inébranlable.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

non payé; sans salaire
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Elle a travaillé comme stagiaire non payée pendant six mois.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

incrédule
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
Elle lui a lancé un regard incrédule lorsqu'il a affirmé avoir rencontré une célébrité.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

incontesté; accepté sans opposition; sans rival
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
Il est resté le champion incontesté pendant cinq ans.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

sans aucun doute
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Il est sans aucun doute le meilleur joueur de l'équipe.
A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

euh
Meaning
a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.
Example
Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.
Euh, je ne suis pas sûr si c'est la bonne réponse.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

impardonnable
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Sa trahison était un délit impardonnable.
A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

utile; pratique
Meaning
having a beneficial purpose; practical
Example
This tool is very useful for fixing problems.
Cet outil est très utile pour résoudre des problèmes.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

unction
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
Le prêtre a accompli l'unction sacrée avec solennité.
B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

unité
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
L'unité entre les gens a conduit à la victoire.
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

sous-coter, affaiblir
Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
L'entreprise a tenté d'undercut ses rivaux en offrant des prix plus bas.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

surnaturel
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
La forêt était remplie d'une lueur surnaturelle.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

résultat; conclusion
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
L'issue de la réunion a été une décision de reporter le projet.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

désinhibé
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
Elle a éclaté d'un rire désinhibé à la blague.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

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

Unbreakable

qui ne peut être brisé ou endommagé ; très fort et durable
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
Leur amitié a formé un lien incassable.
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

incomparable
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
Les combattants de la liberté ont montré un courage incomparable.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

impopulaire
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
La décision était impopulaire auprès du public.
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

uniforme
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
Tous les étudiants doivent porter un uniforme à l'école.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

inaccessible
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Une position inaccessible assure la domination.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

compréhensible
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
Sa réaction était compréhensible étant donné la situation.
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

sous-estimer
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
Beaucoup de gens sous-estiment les bienfaits de l'exercice régulier.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

liberté illimitée
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Elle a apprécié la liberté illimitée dans sa nouvelle vie à l'étranger.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

inutile
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
Son attitude inutile a ralenti tout le projet.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

ingrat
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
Elle sentit qu'il était ingrat pour toute l'aide qu'elle lui avait donnée.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

improductif; inefficace
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
La réunion était improductive et a gaspillé le temps de tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

intransigeant
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
Il est resté un opposant intransigeant du progrès.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

incontrôlé
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
L'incendie de forêt s'est propagé de manière incontrôlée, causant des dommages étendus.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

utiliser
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
L'entreprise vise à utiliser l'énergie solaire pour la production.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

final; suprême; ultime
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
C'est le test ultime de vos compétences.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

retirer du canapé (usage rare)
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
Le chirurgien a tenté d'enlever la cataracte.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

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

Unripe

immature
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
Les bananes non mûres deviendront jaunes dans quelques jours.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

maladroit
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
Le garçon grand s'est déplacé de manière maladroite.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

inconscient; évanoui
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
Le patient était inconscient pendant plusieurs heures après l'opération.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

dérouler
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Elle a déroulé la carte sur la table pour trouver l’itinéraire.
A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

sur
Meaning
on or immediately after
Example
Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.
En entendant la nouvelle, il se précipita à l'hôpital.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

indigne; sans valeur
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Il se sentait indigne de tant d'éloges et de reconnaissance.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

inégal; injuste;
Meaning
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
Example
The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.
La distribution de la richesse est inégale dans de nombreux pays.
C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

sournois
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
Le politicien a été accusé d'utiliser des tactiques sournoises pour gagner les élections.
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

totalement; absolument; complètement
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
Le film était complètement ennuyeux et je me suis endormi.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

non reconnu
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Ses contributions au projet sont restées non reconnues.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

malheureux; regrettable
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
C'était malheureux que la réunion ait été annulée à la dernière minute.
C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

urbanité
Meaning
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
Example
Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.
Son urbanité la rendait populaire parmi les diplomates et les dirigeants.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

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

univalence

univalence
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
L'hydrogène est caractérisé par son univalence dans les réactions chimiques.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

ursidé
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
La force ursidé de l'homme a étonné tout le monde.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

incapable
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Il était incapable d'assister à la réunion.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

indicible
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
Les survivants ont enduré des horreurs indicibles pendant la guerre.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

de manière inhabituelle
Meaning
in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree
Example
It was unusually cold for this time of year.
Il faisait inhabituellement froid pour cette période de l'année.
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

sans précédent
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
Les avancées sans précédent en science ont changé la vie humaine.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

imperturbable
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
Malgré la crise, il est resté imperturbable et confiant.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

non tempéré
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
La colère non tempérée de la foule a provoqué le chaos.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

inquétable; ferme
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Sa foi est restée inébranlable malgré tous les défis.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

simple, sans décorations
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
La pièce était simple, avec seulement une table et une chaise.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

défavorable
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
L'équipe a commencé son voyage sous des conditions météorologiques défavorables.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

uniformité; consistance; égalité
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
L'uniformité du design a créé un effet visuel attrayant.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

inconfortable; gênant
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
La chaise était tellement inconfortable que je ne pouvais pas m'asseoir dessus pendant plus de dix minutes.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

intransigeant, inflexible
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Il était intransigeant dans sa demande d'excuses complètes.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

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

Unanimity

unanimité
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
Le comité a atteint l'unanimité sur la nouvelle politique.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

inexplicable
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
Elle ressentait une peur inexplicable en entrant dans la pièce sombre.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

dévêtir un prêtre de sa position
Meaning
To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
Example
The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.
Le prêtre corrompu a été défroqué après l'enquête.
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

entretien
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
L'entretien de la vieille maison est très cher.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

avec incertitude
Meaning
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
Example
She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
Elle a regardé les instructions compliquées avec incertitude.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

employé des pompes funèbres
Meaning
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
Example
The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.
L'employé des pompes funèbres a préparé le corps pour le service funéraire.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

invivable
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
Le projet a été jugé invivable en raison des coûts élevés.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

invisible; non vu ou remarqué auparavant
Meaning
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
Example
The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.
Les forces invisibles de la nature peuvent être très puissantes.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

inconscient; ignorant; sans savoir
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
Elle était complètement inconsciente du danger.
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

désillusionner
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Elle a essayé de le désillusionner au sujet des fausses rumeurs.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

unité
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Chaque unité de la ligne de production est soigneusement testée.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

amélioration
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
L'entreprise a connu une amélioration des ventes le dernier trimestre.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

désarmer
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Les soldats ont reçu l'ordre de désarmer les prisonniers.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

indemne
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Elle est sortie indemne de l'accident.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

non confirmé; non vérifié;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
Le rapport reste non confirmé jusqu'à ce que nous recevions la vérification officielle.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

modeste
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
Malgré son succès, il est resté modeste et humble.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

inconnu
Meaning
not known or identified; unfamiliar
Example
The author of this letter remains unknown.
L'auteur de cette lettre reste inconnu.
B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

malheur
Meaning
the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction
Example
Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.
Son malheur constant affectait tous ceux qui l'entouraient.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

indisponible
Meaning
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
Example
The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.
Le directeur n'était pas disponible pour répondre aux appels pendant la réunion.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

ingérable; hors de contrôle
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
La grande classe est devenue ingérable sans une supervision adéquate.
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.
A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

contrarier
Meaning
to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb
Example
The bad news upset everyone.
Les mauvaises nouvelles ont upset tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

sans équivoque
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
Elle a donné une réponse sans équivoque à la question.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

désordonné; en désordre;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
Sa chambre en désordre était remplie de vêtements éparpillés partout.
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

Un phénomène océanographique impliquant le mouvement de l'eau dense, froide et riche en nutriments vers la surface de l'océan.
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
L'upwelling apporte des nutriments à la surface de l'océan.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

innombrable; infini
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity
Example
There are uncountable stars in the night sky.
Il y a des étoiles innombrables dans le ciel nocturne.
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.
A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

étage supérieur
Meaning
on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors
Example
She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.
Elle est montée à l'étage pour se reposer.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

non utilisé; inutilisé
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
Il y a beaucoup de pièces inutilisées dans ce vieux manoir.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

impréparé
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Il était mal préparé pour l'examen difficile.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

inaccessible
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Pour beaucoup, devenir un athlète professionnel reste un rêve inaccessible.
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

incapacité
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
Son incapacité à résoudre le problème a causé des retards dans le projet.
C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

excessivement dévoué à sa femme
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.
Il était tellement uxorien qu'il était d'accord avec tout ce que sa femme disait.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

unilatéral
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
Le pays a pris une décision unilatérale de se retirer du traité.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

non développé; immature; primitif
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
Le terrain non développé a été ensuite transformé en un parc.
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

soutenir, renforcer
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
Les valeurs fortes soutiennent une société saine.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

inlassable; persévérant; infatigable
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
Ses efforts inlassables ont finalement conduit au succès.